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By Nicole D

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  1. Nicole D

    Nicole D

    I play women college golf, I am about a 3-4 handicap. I currently carry one hybrid and one wood. I am replacing all of my clubs, my questions is should I carry a four iron or replace it with another hybrid? I do not carry a four iron at the moment, but I have no problem hitting them...
  2. drtaylorwright

    drtaylorwright
    Draper, UT

    I just wanted to give you my experience and realize you'll get all types of responses from different players. I'm a 8 handicap so you're better than myself. Last year I took my four iron out and hit a 24 degree hybrid. First round with it I tried a few shots from 205 yards and 2/3 were within 10 feet of the pin, third was just off the green but still within 15 feet. Second round I was playing on a windy day and again from 210 took out the 4 hybrid and tried a low shot through the wind but thought since it was a hybrid it would go to high.. I was wrong and landed the green through the wind for a birdie on a par 5. Since then I decided to fight my ego and stick with it.  I spoke with my Titleist Rep (Salt Lake City, Utah) and he said every one who has been willing to try a 4 hybrid has loved it, problem is there aren't too many who are willing to try it.

    I know I'm going to hit it flush every time which I didn't have as much with the 4 iron. This is just my experience but you are likely much better than myself so take it for what it is and good luck

  3. Nicole D

    Nicole D

    Thank you for the advice. My only concern is sticking it on the green from that distance. I will have to put some more thought into it. Thanks again.
  4. Cameron H

    Cameron H

    depending on what sort of conditions you play in either choice will be beneficial. a hybrid will allow you to get the ball up in the air higher and much more easily. a 4 iron will take a slightly lower trajectory, this is ideal if you play in windy conditions where the ground is firm so it will bounce forward, therefore going further than a ballooned hybrid. something else to consider is your clubhead speed, a 4 iron requires a fair amount of clubhead speed in order for it too get in the air. i'd recommend that you maybe try a 4 iron with a deep cavity and more forgiveness. however, if you want to hit it high, far and flush then a hybrid is a great tool for doing so!! hope this helps you out and good luck with your golf!
  5. Nicole D

    Nicole D

    I'm actually in the process of getting some ap2's, just have to decide if I want that 4 iron. Thanks for the advice.
  6. Don O

    Don O
    Madison, WI

    I don't know how many wedges you carry or your swing speed - only your fitter will know for sure...but do you need a 3I and a 3F equivalent?  If your 4H fills your gap between 5I and your fairway, then you might stay with it.  Many men under the 250 yard+ driving range will carry the 4I (24/25 degrees), a 21-19 degree hybrid and a 17-15 degree fairway.  Others will go as far as 27/24 degree Hybrids and 21/17 degree Fairways.  Clearly you are at the higher end.  In any event, a hybrid is called a utility club for good reason.  From the tee, fairway, rough, and even close in chips and putts (....practice that first), it's worth keeping one in the bag.

  7. Joe B

    Joe B
    Philadelphia, PA

    Determining you set make up is best done with a fitting. I have found that many players think there set is best one way and find out there is a better combination. When It comes to long irons, I look at ball speed and land angles. If you do not have enough ball speed for a long iron to be effective then a hybrid or fairway wood will usually work. Best advice I can give is to go find somewhere to do some testing and find out. That's the only way to know for sure.
  8. Hotsauce

    Hotsauce
    Georgetown MA

    The only time I'll pull my 4 iron for a hybrid is if I'm playing a tight course with long rough. I like my 4 iron better the majority of the time. The only way for you to tell is to hit them both.
  9. Lou G

    Lou G
    San Diego, CA

    Nicole D said:

    I play women college golf, I am about a 3-4 handicap. I currently carry one hybrid and one wood. I am replacing all of my clubs, my questions is should I carry a four iron or replace it with another hybrid? I do not carry a four iron at the moment, but I have no problem hitting them...
    I'm assuming you carry a 3 wood and 3H. I would say to have both a 4 iron and 4H available. A 4H will sometimes get 5-10 yards more distance vs a 4 iron (all carry). The 4 iron is less susceptible to wind.
  10. Carl T

    Carl T
    Little Rock, AR

    Reading between the lines your current hybrid is taking the place of a 3 iron. Keep the 4 iron in the bag and consider getting a 4 or 5 fairway wood. Bottom line is having clubs that give you a good dispersement of 10-12 yards between clubs. Working the ball left or right will be easier with the 4 iron over a hybrid.
  11. Lou G

    Lou G
    San Diego, CA

    Carl T said:

    Reading between the lines your current hybrid is taking the place of a 3 iron. Keep the 4 iron in the bag and consider getting a 4 or 5 fairway wood. Bottom line is having clubs that give you a good dispersement of 10-12 yards between clubs. Working the ball left or right will be easier with the 4 iron over a hybrid.
    I would agree with Carl about a fairway wood in place of a 3 iron or 3H. I've been using a 7 wood as my primary fww since 2006. The difference between it and a 5W is maybe 5-7 yards. My current 7W is 41.5" with a 58.5* lie angle and is not much different than a typical 2H (41" and 59* lie angle). I can hit it off just about any lie and can swing away with it. Also can work the ball with it (I have a go to choke down shot for 170 yards and can also draw and fade with ease).
  12. Lou G

    Lou G
    San Diego, CA

    Lou G said:

    Reading between the lines your current hybrid is taking the place of a 3 iron. Keep the 4 iron in the bag and consider getting a 4 or 5 fairway wood. Bottom line is having clubs that give you a good dispersement of 10-12 yards between clubs. Working the ball left or right will be easier with the 4 iron over a hybrid.
  13. Christopher F

    Christopher F
    Cortland, NY

    if ur a solid ball striker an iron would be more precise and easier to control, especially in windy conditions, but if u play firm greens or find yourself hitting that distance to the green a lot, a hybrid would be more consistent in the long run. If ur not agressive on long distance shots, go with the hybrid.

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