Hybrid Shafts

[elivate]

Just wondering, when choosing hybrids to replace long irons would you generally go with the same shaft as the irons you are replacing?

[SuaSponteMn]

I went with the stiff stock graphite shaft that came with the hybrid. I guess my thoughts on that are that they are completely different clubheads (irons versus hybrids) so even with the same shafts, they more than likely wouldn't feel the same.

[Everardo]

Just wondering, when choosing hybrids to replace long irons would you generally go with the same shaft as the irons you are replacing?

I think it first depends on what you're trying to accomplish, for instance better distance or accuracy. Then it becomes a matter of personal preference.

For example, I have a couple Mizuno Fli-Hi II (hybrid iron) and for those I chose to use the same shafts as my irons had. I did this because with these clubs I was really looking for the same feel and control as my irons. I also wanted to keep my distance gaps close. Now with my Sonartec MD's I choose graphite shafts because I still get good control with them but I wanted a good transition in feel from my woods to my irons. I was also looking to get a little more distance from these as well. Hope this helps.

[elivate]

I guess what I am looking for is to get one hybrid that would replace a 3 iron and another that would replace a 5 wood, so perhaps one with the same shaft as my irons and another with a different shaft would do the trick, I am going to have to try them out, obviously but I was just looking for some insight...

Thanks for the input...

[iacas]

Just wondering, when choosing hybrids to replace long irons would you generally go with the same shaft as the irons you are replacing?

I'm more likely to choose shafts like my woods. But then again, I still carry a 3-iron... so it's not like I'm choosing hybrids to replace everything below a 6-iron or whatever.