Should I buy a 4 iron to complete my set???

[Philip9210]

I bought some second hand Taylormade Steelhead Burner irons for 70$. 3-9 with pw, sw, lw. However, there isn't a 4 iron. He said he would look for it and it's been since last friday. Do you guys think I should buy the matching 4 iron off of ebay for about 30$ after shipping? Or should I just ditch the 3 and buy a 3-4 hybrid? thanks guys!

[tws1098]

unless you are a good ball striker I would ditch the 3 and pick-up a couple hybrids. Demo some because the distances may be different than you think (you may end up with a 4 and 5h instead of a 3 and 4h because of how far you hit them compared to irons).

[delav]

If you are indeed a 35.7 handicap, you'll likely appreciate a hybrid to replace your 3 and 4 iron. Hell... I'm lucky to hit my 3 solidly 70% of the time.

[zackr]

Personally, I love hitting my 4-iron and use it quite a bit, however, a 3-4 hybrid might be a wise choice if you are not confident in your long irons.

[J_Bone]

I would recommend getting hybrids. I hit my 3 hybrid much better than my 4 iron and I've been considering getting a 4 hybrid.

[Titleist_ProV1x]

  Philip9210 said:

I bought some second hand Taylormade Steelhead Burner irons for 70$. 3-9 with pw, sw, lw. However, there isn't a 4 iron. He said he would look for it and it's been since last friday. Do you guys think I should buy the matching 4 iron off of ebay for about 30$ after shipping? Or should I just ditch the 3 and buy a 3-4 hybrid? thanks guys!

Grats on the new set, new clubs are always fun .... like the others have said, and I will too, test a few hybrids like 21* and 24* range, you'll enjoy those a bit better than 3i or 4i, but if you can hit the 3i you have and like the distance you get, go for it

[Crey23]

  J_Bone said:

I would recommend getting hybrids. I hit my 3 hybrid much better than my 4 iron and I've been considering getting a 4 hybrid.

I second this.....Long Irons are tough to hit, more so for high handicappers (myself included). When I need distance, and I am not anyway near the fiarway, I choke up on my 3i.

[Shindig]

If you prefer irons to woods, then yes, get the 4-iron. If you prefer hybrids or woods, get those to fill in the gap.

If you end up with fewer than 14 clubs, include the 3-iron for punch shots. If anyone questions you on the missing club, tell them you've modeled your bag after Jim Furyk (who has a 3-iron and 5 through, but no 4-iron in his bag). If will make you sound thoughtful, even if it's entirely an accident that you don't have the 4-iron.

[sean_miller]

  Philip9210 said:

I bought some second hand Taylormade Steelhead Burner irons for 70$. 3-9 with pw, sw, lw. However, there isn't a 4 iron. He said he would look for it and it's been since last friday. Do you guys think I should buy the matching 4 iron off of ebay for about 30$ after shipping? Or should I just ditch the 3 and buy a 3-4 hybrid? thanks guys!

Neither - like shindig says, 3, 5-PW is a good makeup.