Hybrids or long irons?

[myk]

Since I started trying to improve my game, I've heard some people say that hybrids are easier to hit than long irons. I have found just the opposite. I've started using long irons where most people would use hybrids and have had good success. What makes a hybrid so much easier to hit(supposedly)?


Mike

[x-forged]

I think they are easier to hit out of the rough and more forgiving off the tee. I think its good to have one hybrid. I love the 3 and 4 irons in my bag and can hit them fine, but my 2 iron hybrid is dynamite as well. If your having good succes with your long irons, then good! But hybrids are extremely popular for a reason. Have you tried hitting a few?

[myk]

Yes I have two of them. When I can get the ball in the air it slices badly. I know this is a product of my bad swing but most of the time I can not even get the ball three feet off the ground. Plus I don't think I have ever hit my hybrids straight.


Mike

[LottaBalata]

I carry a 3 iron hybrid/rescue T.made draw. It flies thru the rough like butter. Its probably the best purchase I've made this year.

I think the reason people say they're easier to hit is because the way long irons can get hung up in the long stuff. The heel/hosel area of a long iron can be grabbed by some long rough and the club just stops! But a hybrid rescue is built so it does NOT get hung up. At least it certainly feels that way.

I also put an oversize grip on my rescue club, making me feel even more relaxed with the club. I don't feel like I have to use my hands and wrists as much allowing me to make good contact and the ball really flies. My hybrid/rescue is my "under a tree saviour". Love it

[x-forged]

  myk said:

Yes I have two of them. When I can get the ball in the air it slices badly. I know this is a product of my bad swing but most of the time I can not even get the ball three feet off the ground. Plus I don't think I have ever hit my hybrids straight.

You might already know this, but a hybrid is about as long as your five iron. Where are you playing the ball in your stance?

[GaijinGolfer]

I think the reason why hybrids are so popular is because there is more weight behind the ball and there is more loft, so its easier for people to hit a hybrid. Correct me if Im wrong...
With a long iron, you have to generate a lot of clubhead speed just to get the ball up in the air.

[myk]

  x-forged said:

Where are you playing the ball in your stance?

I'm playing the ball in the middle of my stance. I took a lesson earlier this year and the instructor suggested that I hit in the middle for the time being. Do you think if I move the ball forward in my stance, it might help my slice with my driver, woods and hybrids? Mike

[fusioncal]

  myk said:

Since I started trying to improve my game, I've heard some people say that hybrids are easier to hit than long irons. I have found just the opposite. I've started using long irons where most people would use hybrids and have had good success. What makes a hybrid so much easier to hit(supposedly)?

They are easier to hit compared to long irons, because there's this significant bulge behind the club face that is supposedly help you get the ball in the air easily (lower CG), help you on off center hits (wider face), and even help you hit the ball nicely on minor fat shots (wider sole).

With due respect, I see you're a high handicap and I can relate to my experience when I was starting out playing golf. I, too, thought hybrids are tougher to use than long irons. Now with more experiences of hitting on different lies on the course, hybrids indeed are much easier to use. Way easier than long irons they should be illegal to use Why? I can flush almost every shots with 21 deg hybrid, but not always with 3-iron. If I may give my opinion, I think you should focus more on short-mid irons at your handicap. When you're able to ace most of your shots with mid irons eg.6 iron, then move up to 5-4-3 irons. By then you'll realize the toughness hitting long irons. But....! I might be wrong. You could be one of those rare people with mad skills using long irons.

[blue_crush]

my swing coach suggested using a 7wood instead of a hybrid, it has more shot capabilities and floats the ball just like a hybrid and I can cover my 2/3 iron with it. I have to admit that it feels great and hits the ball dead nuts every time.

[Shindig]

I used to use a 4H, now I use a 4I. I still have a 3H and an MP FLI-HI 3-iron, the latter of which I've been preferring as of late.

It's a preference thing. Hit both, see which you like.