Ditch the 4

[shivas irons]

I recently replaced my 4 iron with a 7 wood (no hybrids here) and have made the game considerably easier for myself, Being a bit of a traditionlist golfer I was reluctant to give up the long irons but the results have been impressive.My set up with yardage now looks like this;
Lw-60 yrds in
Sw-100 yds
Gw-110 yds
Pw-120 yds
9-130 yds
8-140 yds
7-150 yds
6-160 yds
5-170 yds
7 wood 185 yds
5 wood 195 yds
3 wood 225 yds
Driver 260+ yds

There seems to be much more confidence with my game 180-200 yds especially with the long par 3's and approuch shots to long holes.Anyone else just using up to 5 iron?

 

[Deleted member 15344]

The 5 iron is normally my longest iron

 

[Jon321]

The 3 and 4 irons of my set are still perfect. 2 years after buying them.

 

[Laka]

5 iron is my longest iron, next is 5 wood and i sometimes feel need of a club in between. have though about a hybrid, but the 7-wood was something to think about as well.. I hope to play rather much links golf next season and wonder is an hybrid or 7-wood more suitable on links courses?

 

[LIG]

Switched to hybrids when I stopped playing weekly. Now that I'm used to them I think they're far easier to hit well when you're having a bad day.

 

[JustOne]

I still like to hit a 4-iron off the tee every now and then.

Can't see a 7-wood replacing that.

 

[Kellfire]

I only have up to a 5i but it's so strong it's nearly a 4. I wish I'd paid the extra to get the 4i for my set now though.

 

[chrisd]

I still like to hit a 4-iron off the tee every now and then.

Can't see a 7-wood replacing that.

I feel the same

 

[fundy]

4 iron definitely my go to club off the tee, 3 iron has spent most of the summer having to do the drivers job! carry a hybrid but tend to chip with it more than full shots lol

 

[Doon frae Troon]

7 woods are for girls only.

 

[Coatsy79]

My set goes from a 4 iron but I rarely take it with me

My usual round of golf set is

Driver (when I feel the need to hit it)
5 Wood
22 Hybrid
Then 5-PW
Gap and Sand wedge
Putter

 

[Sweep]

I didn't buy a 4 iron when I bought my irons, but last year went out and bought one as I was having great difficulty hitting my hybrid off the tee on long par 3's. I don't often use it off the turf though, electing instead to use my hybrid, which is supposed to be a 4 iron replacement, but goes further and is easier to hit.

 

[Marl S]

5 iron is my longest. 3 and 4 Mizuno jpx hybrids are great as is an old La Jolla Knife 5 Wood.

 

[Wayman]

Love my 4 iron one of my favourite club

 

[Crow]

7 woods are for girls only.

Where does that leave me then?

I've still got a 4 iron but it only gets an airing maybe once every 2 or 3 of rounds.

 

[Imurg]

Got a 4 and a 23 hybrid at the moment.
Hitting the iron nicely most of the time and the hybrid goes more like a 3 iron anyway - longer, lighter graphite shaft and a lower CoG so it carries further but doesn't roll so much.
About 12-15 yards between them so it works for me.

Many would benefit from not having a 4...

 

[kid2]

4 iron is the longest in my bag and gets used as often as I can as I have a few holes at our place that have long carrys.....

Iv no issues getting a long iron airborne either and was toying with the idea of even getting a 3 iron for my set.... Currently use a Wilsonstaff 3 hybrid.....

I think they all have a use of some sort....

 

[tsped83]

I've a love hate relationship with my 4 iron. Maybe 1 in 5 will be a rocket right out of the sweet spot, the other 4? Not so much. Will be staying in the bag for the foreseeable future though.

 

[Andy808]

I love my 4 iron and wouldn't consider changing it for a 7 wood. I hit it better than my 5 iron even though it has been tweaked to be in between a 3 and 4 iron to fill the gap to my 5 wood.

 

[shivas irons]

7 woods are for girls only.

Thats a very sexist comment and one that should be ignored, NO WOMAN IN THE CLUBHOUSE!!