Club Advice Please

[paininthenuts]

I am awaiting delivery of my Ping G15 irons with reg graphite shafts. I bought these for 2 reasons, one being they create less impact on my shoulders and elbows, and secondly they give a bit more distance. I have bought a set consisting of 6-SW, as I already have a 3/4/5 hybrid. My question is, is there a big enough gap in distance between the 5 hybrid and the 6 iron, or will I need a 5 iron ?

[boogielicious]

17 minutes ago, paininthenuts said:

I am awaiting delivery of my Ping G15 irons with reg graphite shafts. I bought these for 2 reasons, one being they create less impact on my shoulders and elbows, and secondly they give a bit more distance. I have bought a set consisting of 6-SW, as I already have a 3/4/5 hybrid. My question is, is there a big enough gap in distance between the 5 hybrid and the 6 iron, or will I need a 5 iron ?

I would wait until you get the set to determine that. The 5H may give you more distance or just higher launch. I use a 4H and 5 iron and the gap is about the same as with the 4 iron. But the hybrid launches higher than the iron and lands softer.

[WUTiger]

On 11/9/2016 at 6:02 AM, boogielicious said:

I would wait until you get the set to determine that. The 5H may give you more distance or just higher launch.

If you find the specs sheets and compare the loft/shaft length of the 6i and your 5H, this might give you an idea. But, best way is always to do a side-by-side and see what the distance gap is.

[Patch]

Not an expert myself, but if you find that there is an unfavorable distance gap between the two clubs, would it not be possible to choke up, or down on one the clubs to solve the problem?

[dave s]

My 5-hybrid to a Ping G-Series 6-iron has the correct yardage 'gap' for me.  The 6-iron goes 150-155 and the 5-brid about 160-165.  Off a tee on par 3s, I can squeeze perhaps a bit more from either club.  Only difference is that the 5-hybrid delivers a more repeatable result than the Ping 6i.  No idea why I can flush the 7-iron 7 of 10 swings, but the 6-iron off the fairway isn't as reliable.  The 5-hybrid is 'money' from that 160-170 yard range.

dave