Hybrid clubs ?

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[Lord Tyrion]

The longest iron I carry now is a 7 iron. I'm not alone in this move, although ditching the 6 iron is probably a little further than many. I have 2, 20 and 23 degree as they suit what I need. You may want to get lower lofts, your choice. If you have dropped your 4 and 5 irons then perhaps something around the 20 degree mark would be a good place to start. Get one, see how you like it.

Hybrids particularly help people with slower swing speeds but the fact that pro's carry them shows that they help all levels.

The good news for you is that you are a Ping man and they make cracking hybrids.

One word of warning, they can be problematic until you get used to them. Persevere though, they can really help to make the game easier if you can crack them.

 

[jim8flog]

For me
20 degrees replaces a 3 iron and makes a good alternative for me to a 3 wood for tight lies. Much less loft and you will struggle to hit it.
Around 24 replaces the 4 iron good all round
Around 29 alternative to the 5 iron. Great club for getting out of deep rough with distance as well
I still carry a 5 iron

 

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[GG26]

Definitely give a hybrid a go, as mentioned above many have dropped their longer irons for them. For your first one to try I would suggest one in the 22* to 25* range.

Personally, I find that I strike irons better and just carry a 17* hybrid as I prefer it to a 3-wood.

 

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[garyinderry]

Seen these on gumtree doesn’t say what degree they are but can see one says 20 and the other 23 is that the degrees?

https://www.gumtree.com/p/golf-clubs/ping-i20-hybrid-3-and-4-/1384744543

Decent value. Cant go wrong.

 

[GG26]

Seen these on gumtree doesn’t say what degree they are but can see one says 20 and the other 23 is that the degrees?

https://www.gumtree.com/p/golf-clubs/ping-i20-hybrid-3-and-4-/1384744543

Yes 20 and 23 degrees.

 

[Orikoru]

As others have said, I also struggled with long irons and eventually sacked them off for hybrids. Was definitely a good decision, hybrids are much easier to launch. I have three, all Ping G25 in 20, 23 and 27 degrees - then my longest iron is a 7 (which is 30°). Lucky for you, Ping hybrids are usually good.

 

[Imurg]

Something to be aware of if you're a slicer....ping i series woods and hybrids were aimed at the better player and the face was set a little open to combat the hook.
This may not help if you slice.

 

[Neeko1988]

I have recently bought the sim max driver, 3 wood and hybrid. 3 hybrid is one of the nicest I have hit and the ball really flies. Would really recommend you trying one

 

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[Imurg]

is slice hitting left and hook right ? I almost never hit right it’s either middle or left i hit

For a right handed player a slice goes right.
So if you hit left then these could be a decent punt.

 

[Crow]

Do people realise that it's easier to play from the red tees?

Gimmes from 12 feet also improve the look of the score card.

And I recommend missing out the harder holes, just play one of the easier holes twice.


(Practice? Who in their right mind would waste time on that?)

 

[jim8flog]

is slice hitting left and hook right ? I almost never hit right it’s either middle or left i hit

For a right handed player

Hitting it left is one of 3 things
An overdrawn shot
A hook
or a
A pull
Without seeing the overall flight of the ball it would be hard to advise what it was.

Similarly hitting right can be
Too much fade
A slice
or a
Push

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Dump the 4 and 5 irons and replace them with the hybrid versions. So glad I did after some sound advice on here. Far more versatile from iffy lies in the semi-rough and gives a higher and stopping flight into the par 3's

 

[Foxholer]

Another hybrid fan - I have 3 (19, 23, 26 replacing 3,4 and 5 irons).
I've used hybrids for years (even several years before Todd Hamilton's Open winning use of Sonartec ones!), so can't understand those who want to make the game harder by persisting with long irons.

 

[rosecott]

Another hybrid fan - I have 3 (19, 23, 26 replacing 3,4 and 5 irons).
I've used hybrids for years (even several years before Todd Hamilton's Open winning use of Sonartec ones!), so can't understand those who want to make the game harder by persisting with long irons.

I also have 3 (22, 26 and 30) to replace 4, 5 and 6 irons. It's the way to go.

 

[Fish]

I’ve 2 hybrids, a 16 & 23/24 and am
Seriously swaying towards a 26 as they’re just a cheating stick.

 

[ScienceBoy]

My 19 degree is superb off the tee, a real fairway finder. Not very workable mind you but it’s pretty straight.

I will probably get more when I replace my iron set but due to gapping I need to save up to replace everything but the driver and putter... so I am pretty much stuck with what I have for now.