How often do you all use the long irons? Hybrid better?

[Luke]

In searching for a set of Irons i see a lot that are 5-PW.
Do you all use those most and then use a hybrid instead of a 3 or 4 iron?

[Bearetta]

I use a 3 and 4 frequently when punching out of the rough.
Keeps it low and runs out.
I am able to draw or fade them as well which is hard to do with a hybrid.
I also use them to tee off of a tilted fairway which runs out into the water where I only need 185-195 yards under control.
My hybrid goes about 200+ so I haven't used any hybrids for shorter shots-yet.
There will be a day coming.

[JohnnyO]

My bag includes a 5 iron. I also have utility 3-4 and probably use them equal.

[200xp]

I use a 3 and 4 hybrid...during my fitting I hit them way farther and more accurate than a 3 and 4 iron. I can play a draw with the hybrids, to any degree I want, but I cannot fade them at all. But, the hybrids work for me and fit my gaps perfectly.

[Warrenroadie]

IMO you should look at what the LPGA golfers have in their bags that replace the long irons. Hybrids, 5 wood & 7 woods are a lot more forgiving than long irons. I am 61, play to a 3 handicap and have a 4 hybrid & 5 wood in my bag to replace 3 & 4 iron. Need to research the specs on the clubs you choose to purchase or during your fitting. Some hybrids and woods are draw biased and/or have adjustable hosel's for flight dispersion changes. There are players hybrids & woods that can be moved in either direction. I use a combination of callaway irons, ping hybrid, titleist woods and wedges. Good luck on your decision.

[GregA]

In searching for a set of Irons i see a lot that are 5-PW.
Do you all use those most and then use a hybrid instead of a 3 or 4 iron?

Yes, but depends on what you like. I learned to play carrying long irons and hybrids sill look off to me. Sometimes it's so easy to hit, other times it's a foreign club. A 4 iron still looks & feels better but my hybrid is more consistent.

With that, I stop at the 5i (185), then go 21 hybrid (195), 5 wood....6 HC FWIW

[mean_dean]

I used to carry the 3 & 4, removed the 3 and added an extra wedge when I got my Ping's about 5 years ago. I did pick up some of the G425 fairway woods and hybrid clubs to try out when Ping put them on clearance.

[Meadows]

I used to carry the 3 & 4, removed the 3 and added an extra wedge when I got my Ping's about 5 years ago. I did pick up some of the G425 fairway woods and hybrid clubs to try out when Ping put them on clearance.

I agree about the extra wedge. My irons consist of 5-PW, and then I play a 4 hybrid that's lofted 1* strong, and then a 3 wood. I used to have a 5 wood but the difference between that and my 4 hybrid was about 15 yards. And I had a huge gap between my 52* wedge and PW. So I got rid of the 5 wood and figured I'd rather have an extra wedge in my bag that I'm going to use much more frequently than the 5 wood. I hit my 4 hybrid about 220 and my 3 wood about 245. How often am I going to need a 235 yard club vs. a 120 yard club?