Iron loft v hybrid loft

[shivas irons]

Today I was trying out hybrids against long irons that had the same loft, consistantly the hybrid would hit the ball higher and be shorter than an iron with the same loft.I found to match the iron distance you had to add 2 or 3 degrees, this of course can make a huge difference to your game if your not getting the distance when you replace your long irons with same loft hybrids.

 

[Imurg]

I would normally expect a hybrid to carry further than the corresponding iron given the same loft, mainly due to the lighter and longer graphite shaft generating more swing speed. Obviously individuals are going to vary but, as a rule, and in my experience, that would be my expectation.

 

[Foxholer]

Today I was trying out hybrids against long irons that had the same loft, consistantly the hybrid would hit the ball higher and be shorter than an iron with the same loft.I found to match the iron distance you had to add 2 or 3 degrees, this of course can make a huge difference to your game if your not getting the distance when you replace your long irons with same loft hybrids.

This only needs to be considered if you are daft enough to use loft as a comparison!

For those who use more sensible comparison - like a number on the sole of Rescue Mids and many others or recognised loft vs replacement values it's rather simple!

17* 2-iron
19* 3-iron
21* 4-iron

seem to be pretty reasonable in my experience - +/- a degree maybe.

And all should be tried before purchase anyway - as there are other considerations as well!

 

[Rooter]

sounds about right, i carry a 4 iron and a 4 hybrid. flight is very different, from the tee 4 iron (20deg) goes around 215 (with roll) with a low launch and low flight , 4 hybrid (21 deg) goes about 190 with very limited roll due to high flight and steep landing.

 

[HawkeyeMS]

sounds about right, i carry a 4 iron and a 4 hybrid. flight is very different, from the tee 4 iron (20deg) goes around 215 (with roll) with a low launch and low flight , 4 hybrid (21 deg) goes about 190 with very limited roll due to high flight and steep landing.

That's not a 4i, it's a 3+i with 4 stamped on the bottom of it

 

[Rooter]

That's not a 4i, it's a 3+i with 4 stamped on the bottom of it

LOL exactly! the number on the bottom means nothing really these days!

 

[shivas irons]

This only needs to be considered if you are daft enough to use loft as a comparison!

For those who use more sensible comparison - like a number on the sole of Rescue Mids and many others or recognised loft vs replacement values it's rather simple!

17* 2-iron
19* 3-iron
21* 4-iron

seem to be pretty reasonable in my experience - +/- a degree maybe.

And all should be tried before purchase anyway - as there are other considerations as well!

Well thats it isnt it people are using like for like loft because not all the hybrids are marked 2i 3i etc.Some of the latest manufactures hybrids are only marked with a loft that wont match the players iron loft they are replacing.I agree the club should be tried before purchasing to get a distance match but you will be amazed how much of the market is on the net nowdays, ive seen this error in loads of members bags and they wonder why they are coming up short all the time, just another part of the game where shots are being lost for higher handicappers.

 

[shivas irons]

Very good site this to get club specs from, lofts,lies, length http://golfclubspec.com/index.php

 

[jimbob.someroo]

sounds about right, i carry a 4 iron and a 4 hybrid. flight is very different, from the tee 4 iron (20deg) goes around 215 (with roll) with a low launch and low flight , 4 hybrid (21 deg) goes about 190 with very limited roll due to high flight and steep landing.

Yup, same with me but 3 iron and 3 hybrid.

Use the 3 iron off the tee 90% of the time. Hybrid 90% into Par 5's or longer Par 4's.

I find the iron is easier to keep straight and will go further, but will not me anywhere as useful when trying to hold our greens in summer.

 

[shewy]

I actually found the opposite,you need to go 2/3 degrees weaker to match the distance,take the RBZ irons, 4i is 20 degrees,whereas the 4h is 22 degrees,both similar in distance. Having spoke with Taylormade on the matter they confirmed this is in fact the case.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Hybrids are designed to be higher launching and therefore I would expect a more rainbow flight. A long iron will be more penetrating and potentially run out further. It's about what works best for you

 

[Dave B]

I hit my hybrids further and more consistently than my long irons + I can vary the flight. I can hit my hybrids from almost any lie and if you combine this with the versatility from bad lies and around the greens my 4 iron and below are now redundant.

 

[SocketRocket]

Hybrids have a deeper head that sets the COG further back in the club. This will get the ball in the air easier and make them better for hitting out the rough. I like them for creating a nice high flight into a green that will stop up.