4 Hybrid vs 3 Iron Golf Club?

Question

Would replacing a 3 iron with a 4 hybrid be a good move? What is the average distance difference?

Answer 1

Yes it would be a good move, but you have to make sure the 4-hybrid that you buy is similar in degrees of loft as the club you are replacing. So for example the 3-iron may have around 20 degrees of loft, so therefore you would like to find a hybrid that reads 20 degrees of loft...it does not matter if it says a 3 hybrid or 4 or 5 as most golf equipment companies have totally different lofts on their hybrids to compete in the sector. Also make sure the length of the club is similar if not exact as the club you are replacing, that way you should have the same distance with either club when you hit it well. So in other words, when you hit your 3 iron perfect, lets say you get 190 yards of carry on it. You would like the hybrid to get around the same yardage when struck well. If the hybrid goes shorter than 190 yds, you now have two clubs that go the same distance (your 4 iron and the hybrid) if the hybrid goes 205 yds, you now have two clubs that go the same distance (your 5 wood and the hybrid). You never want two clubs in your bag to go the same distance.

Definitely try to demo the hybrids to find out which one goes the right distance. You will find that a 4 hybrid from Cobra is totally different the the 4 hybrid from Titleist and Callaway, etc...



Cheers

Scott Jones, PGA

Answer 2

You would like the hybrid to get around the same yardage when struck well. If the hybrid goes shorter than 190 yds, you now have two clubs that go the same distance (your 4 iron and the hybrid) if the hybrid goes 205 yds, you now have two clubs that go the same distance (your 5 wood and the hybrid). You never want two clubs in your bag to go the same distance.

Definitely try to demo the hybrids to find out which one goes the right distance. You will find that a 4 hybrid from Cobra is totally different the the 4 hybrid from Titleist and Callaway, etc...

Answer 3

yes yes go to the range and try them. i dislike the hybrid clubs very much.. but i hit my long irons very well. generally (again "GENERALLY" there are exceptions to every rule) hybrid clubs are for people with lower swing speeds because it transfers more energy to the ball. my grandfather has a extremely low swing speed and he has about 8 hybrid clubs and he loves them because he can get good distance and height on his ball.



to each their own go try it out

Answer 4

You have to go to driving range and try them, it depends on each person some prefer hybrid because its easier to hit the ball.

Answer 5

Depends which is best for you, not what anyone else thinks, unless its your club pro suggesting which club, unless he's just trying to sell you one! Then go with what feels good!

Answer 6

try them on the range. i can't hit either of them so i got a 9 wood. problem is the shot has a very high trajectory so if you have a wind against, you don't get the distance you hoped for.