steel/graphite whats difference on hybrid

[bigslice]

im looking at a couple of hybrids and was wondering whats the difference in performance. would i notice a difference. looking for a quick answer as my credit card is burning a hole on my couch. as i surf the net. just bought 3 dozen wilson staff tour balls for 50 pounds.

 

[kid2]

Bigslice....
I would catch the fire extinguisher if i were you......Dont buy anything until you've hit them.....Ive never hit a steel shafted hybrid so i cant advise but there's nothing wrong with the graphite ones provided the shaft suits your swing.

 

[bigslice]

ive already got a 20 degree graphite hybrid. cost less than 20 pound, but ive seen ones on tinternet at either 40 for steel or 50 graphite. im looking to replace my 4 iron with 23. but dont know what shaft. ive heard that with graphite will hit it further and steel slightly less.

 

[Imurg]

If the steel shaft matches your iron shafts then it will feel more like an iron - it is a 4 iron replacement after all. Not much point in having a 4iron hybrid with a graphite shaft in - an inch longer and lighter so you hit it further and it plays more like a 3 iron.

 

[bigslice]

cheers, i just needed some re-assurance. i should always go with gut feeling. ehh if i go for 4 hybrid steel i guess the 3 hybrid should be steel aswell. if so my bag is getting 2 new mizzys!

 

[CrapHacker]

Both my hybrids are graphite, similar to my woods.

I have a mid 80's mph driver swing, with a regular Graffaloy Prolaunch graphite shaft, so my 3H has the same shaft.

The 4H I picked up coz it was an exdemo, and feels good for a £20 club.

My irons have True Temper flippy mcwhippy shafts, or something.

If you have a graphite shafted wood, I'd be inclined to consider the grahite shafts. They tend to make life easier.

If you don't want life to be easier, then don't buy a hybrid, buy a 3I and 4I and swear a lot.

 

[USER1999]

Graphite will go further, and probably higher than steel. If you are filling a gap in your bag, you should really try it out before you buy it.
I like steel in my hybrid, as it is a 3i, and I wnated it to behave like a 3i.
To this end, I bought one which is more difficult to hit too, just like a 3i.

 

[birdieman]

If you're going to use it for tee shots on par 4's then graphite will give you some more distance, if you want a pure 3 or 4 iron replacement to go an exact distance then steel may be a better option. I've owned both but find the graphite shafted ones a bit more forgiving and less work.

 

[Smiffy]

When I bought my i15 hybrid I was advised that if I were going to play it like an iron, go with steel (as that's what I have in my irons anyway) but if I were going to use it more like a wood, go for graphite ('cos that's what I have in my woods!)
Seemed to make sense to me.

I still can't hit the fecking thing

 

[bigslice]

cheers all for the advice, ive ordered mizzy 4 hybrid steel shaft for 40 pounds at direct golf. will see how it goes and then maybe a 3 hybrid

 

[CrapHacker]

When I bought my i15 hybrid I was advised that if I were going to play it like an iron, go with steel (as that's what I have in my irons anyway) but if I were going to use it more like a wood, go for graphite ('cos that's what I have in my woods!)
Seemed to make sense to me.

I still can't hit the fecking thing

Just like your irons..........

And your woods.