Irons on Driving Range

[Prodavid116]

Been to range again , mainly practicing my tee off's but when using a 3 iron once off the tee and on the matt i could not get it in the air at all , i found it easier on the course strange one , might try using 5 - 7 irons next time?

 

[Neilds]

You may find that a lot in the forum don’t use a 3 iron, too difficult to hit. You may want to look at hybrids to replace the longer irons as these are much more forgiving

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Definitely. Swapped long irons for hybrids and very glad I did. Better ball flight and more versatile on the course (in my opinion) especially in wetter winter lies where an iron is perhaps more reliant on a cleaner strike

 

[SaintHacker]

But, is there a more satisfying shot than a well struck, low penetrating stinger with a long iron?

I wouldn't know as I can't hit one so I'm just asking...

 

[Ethan]

Google some of the online lessons on compressing the ball with shaft lean and try some of them at the range.

 

[Crow]

Just curious, not many sets come with a 3 iron these days, in fact they haven't for a few years, what irons do you actually have?

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Google some of the online lessons on compressing the ball with shaft lean and try some of them at the range.

Couple to be getting on with

 

[Bassfisher]

As someone returning to the game I’m now wondering what hybrids I should consider carrying, any good value recommendations for a high handicapper?

 

[SaintHacker]

As someone returning to the game I’m now wondering what hybrids I should consider carrying, any good value recommendations for a high handicapper?

Go to sports direct and get a cheap dunlop one for the time being. I picked up one of their NZ9 range ones years ago for about £15 fully intending to replace it with something better once i got used to it, its still in the bag now

 

[Bassfisher]

Go to sports direct and get a cheap dunlop one for the time being. I picked up one of their NZ9 range ones years ago for about £15 fully intending to replace it with something better once i got used to it, its still in the bag now

Thanks I’ll have a look there then to start