Any willing knowledgable helpers!

[rogom3000]

A distance issue! I've just started playing again after a three year absence, unfortunately the course i'm now playing requires many shots around the 190-200 mark. I have a 5 iron which goes around 180-185 and a 7 wood which goes around 205-215. I need something to fill this yardage gap! I've looked at hybrids and apparently they travel further than their direct iron replacements. Hence should I go for a 5 iron replacement in the hope i'll hit it 10-15 yards further than my 5 iron? Or alternatively a 4 iron replacement? Thank you for your time!

 

[fundy]

Welcome!

Its very hard to tell is the honest answer. Your best option would be to to go and try the club you are considering on a launch monitor, hit it alongside the 2 clubs you have and make sure you find the easiest club to hit that fits in the middle of the gap

 

[bobmac]

It depends what irons you have.
If you look them up you'll find out what loft the 5 iron has then try a few hybrids from your local pro and see how far they go.
Failing that, try a 24-25deg hybrid for length

 

[rogom3000]

Good suggestions guys! Will have a look at the loft of my Iron's and decide from there!
In addition to that, any suggested hybrids I could pick up for around £50.00 suitable for a 13 H/c?

Cheers!

 

[bobmac]

You could look for a Ping G10 hybrid stiff shaft

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

With all due respect, you are a handicap golfer and you are talking about a 20 yard distance gap which is just over 1 club for most people. How often do you flush the ball and hit it a precise distance with a long club? I would suggest that you grip down an inch on your 7 wood when required.

Oh....and welcome! :thup: