Why use a 4 hybrid (20*) as opposed to a 4 iron?

[SoundandFury]

Currently I'm playing a driver, 3 wood, 20* hybrid, 23* hybrid, 5i - 9i, and PW, 56* and 60* setup.  As I get better I'm able to hit lower and lower lofted irons with consistency (used to be touch and go with my 6, now I'm fairly confident with my 5 and can hit a 4i decently on the range.

Is there any reason why i shouldn't switch out the 23* hybrid for the 4i?  I would think the loss of distance would be made up for by the increased accuracy.

[mplsgolfer]

For me it's about consistency and what kinds of shots each club will produce. I actually carry a 4h and a 4i in my bag. I tend to hit the 4h with a much higher trajectory and find it easier to hit out of the rough. If I'm in the fairway, I will almost always go with the 4i as I find it easier to control and can get more roll with it (lower trajectory, more of a stinger). Whatever club you think you will give you the most confidence and make the shot you'll want from your 4i/4h distance is the one you should put in the bag. In my case, the clubs create two different kinds of shots, so I carry them both and pick one depending on shot situation.

[sean_miller]

Originally Posted by SoundandFury

Currently I'm playing a driver, 3 wood, 20* hybrid, 23* hybrid, 5i - 9i, and PW, 56* and 60* setup.  As I get better I'm able to hit lower and lower lofted irons with consistency (used to be touch and go with my 6, now I'm fairly confident with my 5 and can hit a 4i decently on the range.

Is there any reason why i shouldn't switch out the 23* hybrid for the 4i?  I would think the loss of distance would be made up for by the increased accuracy.

What clubs are these? Are they aftermarket hybrids (not part of the set) or did you get a set with 23 degree hybrid and 4 iron? I don't see any loss of distance between a good shot with an iron and a hybrid. Hybrids tend to go too high (for me) and I prefer irons out of the rough, but who says you "should" have either one in the bag? Just carry 14 or fewer in whatever combination floats your boat.

[SoundandFury]

aftermarket.  hyrbids are ping g20's, irons are nike slingshots.

[Maverick]

I also hit my hybrids higher than my irons and I don't have to be on the button to do so.

[sean_miller]

Originally Posted by SoundandFury

aftermarket.  hyrbids are ping g20's, irons are nike slingshots.

So why not put them both in the bag?