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Gordon McTavish Well Established Member

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A lot of recommendations to drop the 3 and 4 iron, but having owned the X-22s myself, the long irons are not as unplayable as people claim.

You need to establish for yourself if the long irons are just wasting space in your bag. As Gerald says, remove them and suddenly the 5 iron becomes your longest iron...
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Valleygolfer Super Member

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Your wedge set up is a bit uneven in gaps .... PW 45* - AW 51* - SW 54* - LW 58* .... you might consider to replace the AW or easier to have it bent 49* or 50*.

I purchased my pings without a 3 iron and I have been hitting the 4 iron so well lately and the hybrid not as well, I am starting to think I should have picked up the 3....

"My ball is on top of a rock in the hazard, do I get some sort of relief?"

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Gordon McTavish Well Established Member

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I purchased my pings without a 3 iron and I have been hitting the 4 iron so well lately and the hybrid not as well, I am starting to think I should have picked up the 3....

What model Pings are you playing?

Judging by the sole-width on most Ping irons (especially the 'G' series), I'm surprised that hybrid replacements are even considered.
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What model Pings are you playing?

I10's 4-SW. Just enough forgiveness for me and hopefully the ability to shape at some point. I sort of wish I would have passed on the sand but I hit it well so it is not too bad.

"My ball is on top of a rock in the hazard, do I get some sort of relief?"

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motteler621 Great Member

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I10's 4-SW. Just enough forgiveness for me and hopefully the ability to shape at some point. I sort of wish I would have passed on the sand but I hit it well so it is not too bad.

im sorry but you need atleast a 4 iron to play golf and I would even say get the 3 iron too. All these talks of only having 5-pw is funny.

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I don't think this is accurate.

well you can get 3 and 4 hybrids but honestly they dont hit near the same as a iron. They dont have backspin and dont land softly. If you only have 5-pw you arent really going to be hitting many greens outside of 165 yards! You can hit a 5 iron about 165-170 anything more like 170-175 out and you need a 4 iron. I just think the distances are too great between hybrids and irons. Like I can hit a 3 iron about 185-190, a 3 hybrid I hit about 205-210 with roll.

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Slammin' Sam Well Established Member

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Thanks sam. So if I were to go with a fw what would you suggest if I have a 3 and 4h?

I prefer a 3 because I can hit it off the deck on par 5s and get it close if not on the green in two. I'm not as long off the tee as I used to be so I need all the help I can get.

My Implements of Destruction (carried in a Hoofer Lite bag):

DRIVER: Big Bertha Diablo 10 degree draw, Aldila regular flex
FAIRWAY WOODS: G2 14 degree 3 wood & 17 degree 5 wood
IRONS: S59 3-PWWEDGES: M/B 54, 58, & 60 degree PUTTER: I Series Anser 4 (or G5i Anser, Anser 2F, or original...
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Slammin' Sam Well Established Member

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im sorry but you need atleast a 4 iron to play golf and I would even say get the 3 iron too. All these talks of only having 5-pw is funny.

I beg to differ. The 3 and 4 irons are the least used clubs in my bag and for that reason I took them out so I could carry more wedges - which I use much more frequently. Most golfers these days use a fairway wood or a hybrid in place of the 3-4 irons. I can't speak for other manufacturers but most of the Ping iron sets on the market these days are sold without a 3 iron, and very often, a 4 iron as well.

My Implements of Destruction (carried in a Hoofer Lite bag):

DRIVER: Big Bertha Diablo 10 degree draw, Aldila regular flex
FAIRWAY WOODS: G2 14 degree 3 wood & 17 degree 5 wood
IRONS: S59 3-PWWEDGES: M/B 54, 58, & 60 degree PUTTER: I Series Anser 4 (or G5i Anser, Anser 2F, or original...
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well you can get 3 and 4 hybrids but honestly they dont hit near the same as a iron. They dont have backspin and dont land softly. If you only have 5-pw you arent really going to be hitting many greens outside of 165 yards! You can hit a 5 iron about 165-170 anything more like 170-175 out and you need a 4 iron. I just think the distances are too great between hybrids and irons. Like I can hit a 3 iron about 185-190, a 3 hybrid I hit about 205-210 with roll.

Then someone in this situation should consider a 5 hybrid. A hybrid plays distance wise similar to one iron longer.

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well you can get 3 and 4 hybrids but honestly they dont hit near the same as a iron. They dont have backspin and dont land softly. If you only have 5-pw you arent really going to be hitting many greens outside of 165 yards! You can hit a 5 iron about 165-170 anything more like 170-175 out and you need a 4 iron. I just think the distances are too great between hybrids and irons. Like I can hit a 3 iron about 185-190, a 3 hybrid I hit about 205-210 with roll.

I hit my 3 hybrid 205-210 as well, except it is so high it practically drops straight down and doesn't roll. I thought this was typical for hybrids.

"My ball is on top of a rock in the hazard, do I get some sort of relief?"

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clg82 Well Established Member

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So do you all suggest I drop the 3i, and keep the 4h and 4i because technically the 4h is one club up from the 4i?
Driver: DIABLO EDGE
Hybrid: 5DX
Irons: X-22 Irons 4-PW
Wedge: X-22 51* AW, CG15 54*/58*
Putter: Method 001Ball: Penta TP
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So do you all suggest I drop the 3i, and keep the 4h and 4i because technically the 4h is one club up from the 4i?

I suggest you hit hybrids, fairway woods and your irons and see which ones you feel most comfortable with. Hybrids are known for being an easier club to hit so start there. Go to a pro shop or travel to the nearest golf store and test some out. A place with a outdoor range would be best. Figure out the distance you need to complete your set and go with the loft that suits your needs. Pretty obvious response but you only know you.

"My ball is on top of a rock in the hazard, do I get some sort of relief?"

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clg82 Well Established Member

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I suggest you hit hybrids, fairway woods and your irons and see which ones you feel most comfortable with. Hybrids are known for being an easier club to hit so start there. Go to a pro shop or travel to the nearest golf store and test some out. A place with a outdoor range would be best. Figure out the distance you need to complete your set and go with the loft that suits your needs. Pretty obvious response but you only know you.

Jesus decisions decisions.

Driver: DIABLO EDGE
Hybrid: 5DX
Irons: X-22 Irons 4-PW
Wedge: X-22 51* AW, CG15 54*/58*
Putter: Method 001Ball: Penta TP
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Jesus decisions decisions.

or just go buy the 17° fairway wood like I told you and learn to hit it....more than likely it is all you will need in your current set up.

"My ball is on top of a rock in the hazard, do I get some sort of relief?"

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clg82 Well Established Member

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or just go buy the 17° fairway wood like I told you and learn to hit it....more than likely it is all you will need in your current set up.

the 17* fairway wood is what wood the 3 or 4? and which club should I drop for it do you suggest?

Driver: DIABLO EDGE
Hybrid: 5DX
Irons: X-22 Irons 4-PW
Wedge: X-22 51* AW, CG15 54*/58*
Putter: Method 001Ball: Penta TP
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golfro Great Member

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im sorry but you need atleast a 4 iron to play golf and I would even say get the 3 iron too. All these talks of only having 5-pw is funny.

eh, 4 iron...definitely keep in the bag. 4 iron is a 210-220 yard stick for me. the distance between that and my 5 wood (at around 230ish) isn't too far off so I rarely end up needing a 3 iron. I'm more confident with my 5wood than the 3 iron.

3 iron, i never use...if i'm teeing off on a long par 3 or a short par 4, i'll consider it but most times I can get by hitting a 4 iron. On a lot of courses around here, ill stick my 52* wedge in and take the 3i out. I should consider doing this permanently.

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