Hybrid to replace 3 iron or fill gap

[AbsoluteZero]

Are you using your hybrid to replace your 3 iron or to fill the gap between your 3 iron and 3 wood?

[pherg]

Mine is mostly there as a gap filler. But with a three quarter swing it's a 3 iron replacement as well. Best of both worlds.

[Titleist Man]

3 iron replacement for me

[miller72]

3 iron replacement. I have a 5 wood, but its not in the sig...

[lhshurdl3r]

3 iron replacement.

[Dub]

haven't gone to a hybrid yet......yet


I actually haven't tried that many. I've toyed with the idea of putting one in for my 3 iron....but I keep needing my three iron for some shots and it just keeps working out nicely for me.

My 7 wood should be a 3 iron replacement, however this one is a bit hot and gives me 15 yards more than my 3 iron.

Gaps aren't too big in the bag right now.....except between my wedges. I've thought of getting one hybrid to take the place of my 3 & 4 irons and adding a gap wedge.

[lumpuckeroo]

I tried hybirds and did not like them, went back to my 3 iron and 5 wood. I tried several styles from Callaway and Taylormade and just did not hit them well. I found I still am a solid enought ball striker to be effect with my 3 iron and I hid fairway woods well, so the hybrid just did not fit for me.

[PiKapp23]

Years ago, my first hybrid was to replace my 3 iron. Now I carry 3 hybrids which are intended to replace my 5W, 3I, 4I and sorta my 5I (the 5H is between 4I and 5I). I like hybrids more than lofted woods or long irons so I have replaced all of those clubs with them.

[Neil]

I've just purchased a Mizuno MP Fli-Hi 21 degree to replace my 3i.

The course I play most often is pretty short and I'm a relatively long hitter therefore don't hit a lot of long irons into greens and thus don't have a significant 'gap' to fill.

I felt the need for the hybrid as I hit a lot of 3 irons from the tee and the Fli-Hi gives me a bit more margin for error.

In general I agree with Pelz when he says that the average golfer should concentrate on filling gaps from 100 yards and in rather than 150 yards and out (ie carry more wedges).

[Spackler-esque]

For a while I played with hybrids as 3- and 4-iron replacements. I used to hit them well but as my swing has improved I have become inconsistent with them (I know it's the shafts in the things, but it's not worth shelling out more than they're worth to re-shaft them). I can hit my new 3- and 4-irons well so I don't need those hybrids.

I am very interested in finding one to fill the gap between my 3-iron and my 3-wood. Don't want to try to hit a 2-iron (yet, at least), and don't like fairway woods enough to get a 5-wood.

[Neil]

I am very interested in finding one to fill the gap between my 3-iron and my 3-wood. Don't want to try to hit a 2-iron (yet, at least), and don't like fairway woods enough to get a 5-wood.

If you like hitting your long irons then I'd recommend the Mizuno MP Fli Hi 19 degree. It's a hybrid but has the look of an iron, the feel is fantastic as it is grain flow forged in the Mizuno style. The 19 degree model is meant to replace a 2 iron so would fit the gap you suggest. Plus - you can pick them up cheap at the moment!

[LeafsFanNL]

My TaylorMade r7 Draw 22 degree is more of a 3 iron/4 iron replacement for me.

HB

[elchene]

I'm still debating whether to carry a hybrid or not. Right now, I like my 5 wood so I would probably get a hybrid to replace my 3 iron (which I hit too low off the fairway).

[Blades4me]

Are you using your hybrid to replace your 3 iron or to fill the gap between your 3 iron and 3 wood?

I replaced my 3i with a 21* Bridgestone Air Muscle, (hybird iron as opposed to rescue club). Not as forgiving as a rescue club, but more forgiving than my old 3i. I can stick greens from 200 out and work it; its a great club.

[Blades4me]

If you like hitting your long irons then I'd recommend the Mizuno MP Fli Hi 19 degree. It's a hybrid but has the look of an iron, the feel is fantastic as it is grain flow forged in the Mizuno style. The 19 degree model is meant to replace a 2 iron so would fit the gap you suggest. Plus - you can pick them up cheap at the moment!

I've had those and, IMO think that the Bridgestone Air Muscle is a much better club.

[GaijinGolfer]

Ive got a 21* Mizuno MP Fli-Hi that replaced my 3-iron. I like it. I find it easier to hit than a traditional 3-iron and the ball seems to have a higher trajectory.

[Petden]

I ahve trouble hitting my 3I and 4I, so I am looking for a hybrid to cover that gap, BUT I will only get rid of my 3I. I use my 4I for long punch shots, that's all I can do with it. What degree is best for the 3-4 gap?

[Mr Eagle]

Im in the HiFli gang ,21* brilliant club,the all singing all dancing Mizuno,It does as its told,dosn't answer back ,reliable and looks like a godess.If it could cook the wife could go back to her Mothers!