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still using a 3-iron here. Then again, I haven't been playing much since the hybrid revolution took off so I haven't had any need to change. And as of late, I've been hitting my 3 better than I ever have so, in that respect, I don't have any reason to change either.
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I'd say this is a good rule of thumb for handicaps and hybrids
25+ 3H, 4H, 5H, 6H
15-25 replace the 6H with an iron
10-15 replace the 5H with an iron
5-10 replace the 4H with an iron
5 and under----irons only on windy days. Maybe a 3H on long courses or courses with long par 3s
then there are those that love hybrids no matter the handicap and some really good players don't carry any hybrids.

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im currently carry no hybrids, that will change soon, when i get my new irons and woods. I plan on using a 17* 2H and then using a 3-pw iron set up. I love the feel irons give, and i personally think hitting and controling 3 irons are easier than 3 hybrids.
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I have a 2, 3 and 4 hybrid. If it's windy, I take out the 4H and put in the 4 iron to keep it lower.

My swing thoughts:

- Negative thinking hurts more than negative swinging.
- I let my swing balance me.
- Full extension back and through to the target. - I swing under not around my body. - My club must not twist in my swing. - Keep a soft left knee

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i carry a 2hybrid. i also carry a 5wood depending on the course the 2hybrid comes out in place of the 5wood. i dont like to carry a 3iron, even a 4iron for that matter. i hit my 5iron straight as an arrow and carry it about 215. i carry the 4iron about 225 but im inconsistent with it, the 3iron is just not a club for me. i find with my hybrid i get about 235yards or so, but i reach for my 5iron because im alot more consistent with it. the bottom line it doesnt matter what revolution sweeps through golf, its the game that works for you.

In my Diablo Edge Tour/ Titliest Stand Bag:
Driver: Nike VR Pro 8.5* w/ Myazaki 43g X
3 Wood: Nike VR Pro II 13.5* w/ Diamana Whiteboard 83g X
5 Wood: Cobra S9-1 Pro 18* w/ Diamana Whiteboard 83g X

Hybrid: Mizuno MP Fli-Hi 21* w/ Prolaunch Red X
Irons: 4-7 Titleist 712 CB, 8-9 712 MB w/ TT Dynamic Gold X100

Wedges: 46* Vokey SM4, 54* Vokey SM4, 60* TMade ATV

Putter: Scotty Cameron Newport 2 Belly 43"

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my new set started at a 4 iron. So I got the 3 hybrid 20 degree. I like it!! good out of the rough and bad spots as well as giving me a forgiving shot. How can you go wrong?

Driver - SQ SUMO2 9.5 stiff
3 Wood - SQ SUMO2 15* stiff
Hybrid SQ SUMO2 20* stiff
Irons - CCi steel stiff
Wedge - 56*Wedge - Knight 60*Putter - ITraxBall - platinum+Black but soon to be switching to pr0v1 SG 2.5

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I find my 4H is great as a "Texas" wedge. I use it as such almost all the time if there is no hazard between my ball and the pin from 6 yards to 25 yards off the green (if the ground is dry, no thick rough to stop the ball, etc. I find it particularly useful to elevated greens with the pin tucked close to the front. This takes practice, just like putting, but once you get the hang of it, much more accurate that wedge shot.

I have holed out three 15-30 yard "Texas" wedge shots with my 4H in the last 9 months.

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A2OS 3H-7iron 60* LW
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I resisted hybrids for a while, but now carry a 2H, 4H and 5H. I had carried a 3H for a while, but found the 2H was a better club. They are just more versatile and easier to hit than long irons. The 5I still goes in the bag on certain day, but for the last 6 months or so this has been my bag configuration. For those still carrying 3 and 4 irons, I really think they would be surprised if they gave hybrids a chance. For better players not all hybrids are the right fit, but there are hybrids for good players that make most shots easier.
Driver: SQ DYMO STR8-Fit
4 Wood: SQ DYMO
2H (17*), 4H (23*) & 5H (26*): Fli-Hi CLK
Irons (5-6): MX-900; (7-PW): MP-60
Wedges (51/6*): MP-T Chrome; (56/13): MP-R ChromePutter: White Hot XG 2-Ball CSPreferred Ball: e5+/e7+/B330-RXGPS Unit: NEOPush Cart: 2.0
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At the moment I carry a 2 and 3 hybrid. As I progress with hitting a 3 wood off the deck the need for the 2 will probably decrease.

I am at the point where I probably own too many clubs and swap clubs in and out of my bag just to make the course different. I do see myself carrying just one hybrid soon.

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I carry a 3 and a 4 hybrid......replacing my 2 iron and 4 iron. I still keep the 3 iron as it's easier to work than a hybrid and gives me some flighting options that I don't get with the hybrids.

Luv them hybrids though!

In David's bag....

Driver: Titleist 910 D-3;  9.5* Diamana Kai'li
3-Wood: Titleist 910F;  15* Diamana Kai'li
Hybrids: Titleist 910H 19* and 21* Diamana Kai'li
Irons: Titleist 695cb 5-Pw

Wedges: Scratch 51-11 TNC grind, Vokey SM-5's;  56-14 F grind and 60-11 K grind
Putter: Scotty Cameron Kombi S
Ball: ProV1

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I'd say this is a good rule of thumb for handicaps and hybrids

good guesstimate!

Driver: 3dx driver 10.5*
Irons: 3dx hybrid irons 5-P
Iron: X-14 3 iron
Wood: MT 4wood 16.5*
Wedge: Lob 60*Putter: White Hot 2-ballBag: Xtreme Sport Stand Bag
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recently bought a 1 iron and a 17 degree hybrid, the hybrid lost as is for sale, its in great condition never been on the course - its a ben sayers drop me a pm if you with any offers, thanks

by the way i am in uk
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I own 17°, 20°, 24° & 27° hybrids but am taking the 27° out of the bag for a while.
I was hybrid-less until last season but was struggling with my longer irons (3-5) and decided to buy a hybrid....ended up falling in love with them after seeing how easy they are to hit and how soft they land...and the spending commenced. I've since purchased new irons (4-PW) and am hoping to at least carry the 5-PW....so we'll see how that goes.
Driver, 3W, 2H, 3H, 4H, 5-PW.
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I've got one. A 21 degree 3 iron equivalent. It's an older model. A Cleveland QuadPro.

I like it a great deal. I can hit a 3 iron OK, but i hit this better, i hit it straighter and more consistently. I hit this much better than "OK". But, for some reason, i've ALWAYS been able to hit the 4 and 5 irons well. (Even when i was a kid.) So, i don't feel a need to any more lofted hybrids.

I have thought seriously though, about getting an 18 degree and getting rid of my 5 wood. Still thinking about that.
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What's In My Bag?
Taylor Made RBZ Driver
Nike Ignite 3 Wood

Taylor Made Burner 5 Wood
Cleveland QuadPro 3 Iron Hybrid
Mizuno MX-200 4 Through WedgeMizuno MP Series Gap and Sand Wedges

Odyssey XG7 Putter

I'm extremely "unfussy" about balls. I'll play anything white and round!  I''ll even play the colors i find.

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I just recently stopped using my 2-iron a couple seasons back. But I pulled it to add a gap wedge. I have no hybrids and still have my 3-iron.

In My Bag:
Driver: :Cobra Amp Cell Pro 9.5*, Stock X-Flex

3 Wood: :Cobra Bio Cell 16*, Stock X-Flex

5 Wood: Cobra Bio Cell 20*, Stock S-Flex
Irons: Bridgestone J40-CB 3-PW, Project-X 6.0

Gap Wedge::Vokey: 52* CNC  

Sand Wedge: :Vokey: 58* CNC  

Putters: Scotty Cameron Newport II 

Ball: Bridgestone 330-S(2014)

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I just got a 3H Nike slingshot, but I am keeping the 3 iron, for now . . . I like my 3 iron, but I am going to try the 3H and see if I want to replace the 3 iron.

In my Cart Bag:
Driver: R7 Draw 9*
3W: Ovation 15*
Hybrid Halo 19* 2H, Halo 22* 3H
Irons: i/3 O-Size 4-PWSW: Vokey SM 56*Putter: Anser

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