Should I ditch my irons for hybrids?

[cnl390]

On 6/20/2018 at 10:15 AM, MrGolfguy67 said:

Thanks, sounds good

I found a reasonably priced G400 5H.  Took it to the range for the first time a couple of days ago and was somewhat perplexed as to how well I hit it.  Long and straight.  I will hit the range again tomorrow morning and see if I really hit it better, or if the first time was a fluke.  I did notice that my best results were when I took a very relaxed swing at around 80%.  But I guess this is what I should be doing all the time, with every club.

[c. lassiter]

A couple of thoughts:

1.  While it seems logical, and smart, to carry and use whatever works best, I just hate to have more than 3 headcovers in the bag.  Maybe it's mental block or something, but I just can't do it.  So I go with driver, 3W and 3 Hybrid.

2.  In the past, when I have experimented with many different clubs and shafts, I find that I do not hit Hybrids predictable or expected distances.  At one time I tried 17, 20 and 23 degree hybrids and found the 20 was virtually identical in distance to the 17 and went higher, while the 23 was useless since it was about the same as hitting a 5 iron.

3.  For me, the real debate has always been weather to carry the 3Hybrid or a 5W/7W. 

[RussUK]

On ‎6‎/‎5‎/‎2018 at 11:46 PM, Carl3 said:

I put my 3i and 4i away and got a 4h to complement my 3h.

I did the same but for a time even gamed a 5h and 6h. Back to 5i & 6i now. Ever since i switched to Dave Leadbetters A swing i seem to be hitting all but the driver much better (Trying to convince the Mrs that a new driver will sort that out but she's having non of it!).

My 3h and 4h are the most consistant clubs in the bag, i love them.

If you cant get comfy with the longer irons then a switch to hybrids may do you wonders.

Edited July 6, 2018 by RussUK