6-9 irons

[bobmac]

When I started playing golf, a set of irons were 3-SW
Nowadays, with people buying more hybrids and specialist wedges, is it likely manufacturers will end up selling just 4 irons in a set (6-9)?

I know people will buy whatever clubs makes golf easier and they haven't got time to practice so why bother.......just fill your bag full of hybrids and wedges and bingo, I'm your uncle.

 

[brendy]

Give me a hug Bob I'm still a 3-pw guy.

 

[fundy]

last set I bought was 3-PW plus 52,56,60

people will build whatever set they think suits them best imo

 

[Fish]

I've just got myself a new set, 4-PW plus 52, 56 & 60, I have no love for hybrids.

 

[Bazz]

They'll still charge the same price too.

 

[Fyldewhite]

I must be one of the few golfers who doesn't own a hybrid. 3-PW for me.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Surely it's whatever suits people the best

Great to have a choice

I have a 3 hybrid instead of a 3 iron - I hit it further and better than any 3iron I have tried

 

[brendy]

Surely it's whatever suits people the best

Great to have a choice

I have a 3 hybrid instead of a 3 iron - I hit it further and better than any 3iron I have tried

Something stuck to the back of yer skirt there Phil. If it's not a 3i it's not golf :ears:

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Something stuck to the back of yer skirt there Phil. If it's not a 3i it's not golf :ears:

It's golf if it helps me get onto two par 5's today in two :ears:

 

[tsped83]

I'm getting rid of the 4 iron. A hybrid is more versatile for me and much easier to hit. No brainer.

 

[One Planer]

Just brought new irons in 5-W.

First thing I did once ordered was to start looking for the matching 4 iron.

I find long irons give me a more controlled flight. Hybrids are always a litte hooky, even the 19° I carry.

 

[MashieNiblick]

5-PW seems to be quite a common set option now and looks like becoming the norm. Sensible given that hybrids are popular. The independent wedge market doesn't seem to really focus on the less lofted end and as the PW is effectively 10 iron rather than a specialist club I'd be surprised if they started to fall out of what is generally offered as part of a matched set.

 

[Bigfoot]

I find my 20 deg hybrid great out of rough but would never get rid of my longer irons as I play them much better off the deck than the hybrid.

 

[Alex1975]

When I started playing golf, a set of irons were 3-SW
Nowadays, with people buying more hybrids and specialist wedges, is it likely manufacturers will end up selling just 4 irons in a set (6-9)?

I know people will buy whatever clubs makes golf easier and they haven't got time to practice so why bother.......just fill your bag full of hybrids and wedges and bingo, I'm your uncle.

I currently only have pw, 9i, 8i then wedges and hybrids and a driver. Nothing to do with practice, it's just gives my confidence at the moment.

 

[selwood90]

4-sw for me, not consistent enough with a 3 iron. Got my eye on a 21 degree hybrid to go in place of a 3 iron. But never actually hit a hybrid so a bit of practise will no doubt be required! My last set I had no hybrids and carried a 3 iron got on with it like a house on fire. But my new set I struggle with my 4 iron regularly. Just whatever suits the individual in my experience.

 

[patricks148]

gone back to 3-pw this year , last iron set didn't even have a a 3 iron available if you wanted one

 

[freddielong]

Modern life is all about dumbing down rather than learning.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

All for making it as easier and accessible as possible. 4-PW guy personally

 

[Foxholer]

Something stuck to the back of yer skirt there Phil. If it's not a 3i it's not golf :ears:

Ask Y E Yang - who happened to have a load of head-covers in his bag when he beat Tiger in the PGA!

And there have been occasions when KJ Choi's longest iron has been a 7!

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Modern life is all about dumbing down rather than learning.

What do you mean in regards dumbing down ?