Which irons should I replace with hybrids?

[clickagent75]

Any thoughts?

[digger21]

Well its a matter of which long irons you have trouble hitting and would like a little more help with. I personally dont like hybrids and would prefer to hit an iron so I usually only take out my 3 iron when I use a hybrid. Most only take out thier 3irons or 4 irons, however more people are now taking out thier 5 and 6 irons too.

Its all a matter of preference really

[marto97]

It's a personal choice when it comes to long irons or hybrids. I used to hit my long irons fairly well, but since I've gone the hybrid route I have to say I like them much better. They are way more forgiving and easier to hit. I also hit them farther than the long irons. If you struggle with any of your long irons, I would replace them. (3,4,5 irons) I have a friend back home that has cut 7 strokes off his handicap by changing to hybrids, the longest iron he uses now is his 6 iron.
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[denver_nuggs_15]

The point to replace irons with hybrids or woods is when distance levels off. What i mean by that is: you hit your 5 iron 160, 6 iron 150, 7 iron 140, but your 4 iron is only 165 and your 3 is around the same, that would be the time to get rid of the irons. 5 yards in between clubs is just stupid IMO. The reason you cannot hit the irons as far is because of lack of swing speed. You need to figure out when your distance levels off, and decide for yourself.

[Oliver C. Porkman III]

With me its the 3&4 irons that are gone I a have 3 hybrids and in the bag now. The 28 degree Cleveland Halo is very versital and allows me to cover for the 4 iron snd basically any distance from 160-175.

[allin]

The point to replace irons with hybrids or woods is when distance levels off. What i mean by that is: you hit your 5 iron 160, 6 iron 150, 7 iron 140, but your 4 iron is only 165 and your 3 is around the same, that would be the time to get rid of the irons. 5 yards in between clubs is just stupid IMO. The reason you cannot hit the irons as far is because of lack of swing speed. You need to figure out when your distance levels off, and decide for yourself.

Good point, but height and how you use the club matters also. I tend to use my hybrids as trouble clubs out of the rough, second shot par 4s, lay ups on par 5s, and longer par 3s. I hit my old 3 & 4 irons almost as far but lower, and not nearly as well out of the rough. I have a buddy who is only 1 club longer than I, but hits the ball much higher, so he only replaced his 2 iron.

[lamebums]

Any thoughts?

Depends on what you have trouble hitting. If you can hit your irons well, don't bother with a hybrid. If you struggle with irons, try to get hybrids instead.

[shortgame85]

It's a personal choice when it comes to long irons or hybrids. I used to hit my long irons fairly well, but since I've gone the hybrid route I have to say I like them much better. They are way more forgiving and easier to hit. I also hit them farther than the long irons. If you struggle with any of your long irons, I would replace them. (3,4,5 irons) I have a friend back home that has cut 7 strokes off his handicap by changing to hybrids, the longest iron he uses now is his 6 iron.

I think this is good advice. This year I replaced my 5 iron with a hybrid. I also replaced all my woods with hybrids. The hybrids are just so easy to hit and I hit them more consistently more often than I did any club they replaced. Having said that, I will add only that I shot my two best rounds ever in the past four weeks ( 81 and 82 ). The strategy of having several hybrids in my bag appears to be working for me. Also, I find the hybrid a brilliant choice for chipping. Often, I am able to use a putting stroke. I have gotten up and down more than a few times around the green using a hybrid. You may wish to replace one long iron with a hybrid, practice and play a bit with it and see how you do. If you like the results, you can then consider the possibilty of replacing other clubs with hybrids. Good luck.