Hybrid/Rescue Iorns?

Hi,

Can anyone tell me if there Hybrid/Rescue irons are any good? Long iron shots are a definite weakness of mine and this might be a good solution.

"Why not replace your hard to hit long irons with an easy to use utility club. These clubs will give you the forgiveness of a wood but with the control of an iron to create a valuable addition to any golf bag."

This looks really good: http://onlinesports.ie/product_info....lf-rescue-club

Is this true? Does anyone use one? I'm just gettting back into my golf after a break of a few years. My short game is fine but my long game is terrible. Can something like this replace the 3-5 iron, and is it worth using off the tea box if you want a better chance of a striaght shot?
Thanks

I use a Nickent Ironwood as I had trouble with long irons, it really replaces a 2 iron though which I have never had in any iron set I have owned. I like the Nickent however I have the tendency to put a big draw hook on it when I really go after it. I am really keen to demo a Sonartec but for some reason reps don't seem to frequent Australia. I wonder why!

There are many reviews and articles about these clubs on The Sand Trap

http://thesandtrap.com/archives/clubs/
http://thesandtrap.com/archives/bag_drop/

And just do a search for hybrids on this forum and you will find dozens of threads about how great these clubs are for everyone.

The best thing since sliced bread! Hybrids!

Absolutely.... I got my Driver...Hybrid (replaces 3 wood, 5 wood, 3 iron)
(16 degree... good for 200-250 yrds)..then irons.

Many different lofts out there.

I still love my 4 iron.

My recommendation would be to practice more with your long irons. Do a lot of range time with only long irons, maybe get a lesson using a 3 or 4 iron. If this is still too hard, try again. After that, maybe make the switch to hybrids. I think learning to hit long irons well can have a very positive effect on your overall swing. The jump to hybrids may just prolong poor swing habits which might not be desirable in the long run.

Hybrids are suppose to be "easy" clubs. These clubs are meant to enhance your distance, trajectory, and etc. EX: Luke donald can hit a 2iron fine, but he hits his hybrid higher, and about 15 yards further. It is true you cannot fix your swing with this, very true because hybrids are meant to be your "goto" clubs or reliable clubs from long iron range.

I think you are putting too much stock in hybrid clubs. Just because some pro players have a hybrid in their bag doesn't mean they are

supposed to be the "go to" club from long iron range. I understand the potential benefits of a hybrid over a 2-iron, but I'd be very surprised if pros start to replace 3 and 4 irons with hybrids. I'd also be surprised if better players (10 handicap or less) did the same. My concern is for the non-senior, mid to high handicapper with decent swing speed. These folks may have good short term results with changing out long irons for hybrids, but it may hinder their ability to become a better player in the long run.

I meant for pro's that have hybrid clubs, they have it because they feel confident and are comfortable, I'm not saying that they have to go hybrid, it was there choice. BTW check Jim Furyk's bag and you would be surprised. The fact is hybrid makes life easier or atleast golf and it is only the player's choice, no matter what handicap you are. And I doubt it will hinder their ability to ecome a better player, if it did, then why are the pro's using it?

You seem to be talking in circles. Or perhaps I'm not following the point you are trying to make. Now, you state, "The fact is hybrid makes life easier or atleast golf ". I disagree with this point. Personally, I do not hit hybrids better than my long irons. I have more shot making ability with my long irons and I find it easier to control the distance and trajectory. You also state, "I doubt it will hinder their ability to ecome a better player, if it did, then why are the pro's using it?" Your logic is backwards here. Pros are already as good as it gets. Any club changes or swing changes may make, at best, a fraction of a change in their stroke average. The original post on this thread was made by someone who has difficulty with long iron play and is obviously not a scratch golfer.

I'm a begginer golfer and when I learned to hit a hybrid, I put my fairway woods back in the garage. Being a begginer, I'm always in the rough. With a bit of focus, I can hit it out of some pretty bad rough at least 170yrds with my 21 deg 3-hybrid....and I'm a newbie playing since July with $100 starter set.

My next game-imporvement set will definetly have a #3 and #4 hyb in place of a 3 and 4 iron.