Mmarkiel Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 I am new, I drive and hit my short irons pretty good but long irons and fairway woods are awfull. Should I just keep hacking until I get better or switch to hybrids now? New golf addict, high handicap but improving weekly. Play 2 times a week and go to the range 2 times a week. Average round is down to 108. Used taylormade irons, Dunlap driver, cheap Ray cook putter. Starting to realize that equipment and balls are starting to make a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Definitely give hybrids a shot! They're great for all different skill levels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmarkiel Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share Posted July 24, 2018 Thanks, I was leaning that way New golf addict, high handicap but improving weekly. Play 2 times a week and go to the range 2 times a week. Average round is down to 108. Used taylormade irons, Dunlap driver, cheap Ray cook putter. Starting to realize that equipment and balls are starting to make a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Can't hurt to give them a try as long as you don't expect them to be a miracle club. You don't really explain what awful means, can't get them up in the air, hooks, slices, other. I personally love my hybrids but I also can hit long irons and fairway woods. A big difference between them is the COG location. Irons are the highest and closest to the face with fairway woods being back and lower. Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: TM-180 Testing: Backups: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 My hybrids are an important part of my bag. I've got a 19, 22, and 26. Initially I had a tough time hitting them. I took a lesson and now prefer them to long irons. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmarkiel Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share Posted July 24, 2018 Ok by awful I hit them both (irons and woods) low and short. I have a pretty slow swing speed. I hit my driver 180 to 220 and pretty straight but get frustrated taking 2 or more to get to the green. New golf addict, high handicap but improving weekly. Play 2 times a week and go to the range 2 times a week. Average round is down to 108. Used taylormade irons, Dunlap driver, cheap Ray cook putter. Starting to realize that equipment and balls are starting to make a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one0wonder Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 First of all welcome aboard! Secondly, in my case hybrids are my best friend. Third, take a few lessons and then buy the hybrids. There are so many choices that it will blow your mind. Most of all just have fun. I was once told that it is not a sin to be bad but it is a sin to bad and slow. Golf on. WITB: Driver - Callaway BB Alpha 9* Kuro Kage 50g. Reg. Shaft - 45" 3 Wood - Callaway X-Hot 3 Deep Pro 14.5* Project X 5.5 5 Wood - Callaway XR 19* Project X 5.5 3 - 5 Tour Edge Exotics EX9 Hybrids 18*, 22*, & 25* w/ AeroTech i80 SteelFiber Reg. Shaft 6 - PW - Callaway Apex w/ AeroTech i80 SteelFiber Reg. Shaft - Standard length & lofts GW, SW & LW - Hogan TK - 49*, 54* & 58* - KBS fst - Wedge flex Putter - Ping - Mid Ketsch Heavy - 33" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Ok by awful I hit them both (irons and woods) low and short. I have a pretty slow swing speed. I hit my driver 180 to 220 and pretty straight but get frustrated taking 2 or more to get to the green. Hybrids probably won't fix the short part, but they could help you get some more elevation. Good luck in finding something to help, Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: TM-180 Testing: Backups: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Welcome from the Pacific Northwest! Glad you joined us. I'm one of the older golfers on the forum and don't hit the ball as far as I used to. Hybrids work for me; much higher shots than equivalent irons. However, not all hybrids are equal. I have had success with some, but not others, so it's important to give each a try. Also, just because you have a certain brand of irons or driver, doesn't mean that brand of hybrid will be the best for you. Shop around. Good luck!! “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiftyNiblick Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 I have a set of Cleveland Halos...16, 19, 22, 25º...and they're not bad golf clubs at all. 16, 19, and 22 are fairway wood numbers for me, though. I wouldn't be replacing long irons. I'd be trying to replicate wood distances with shorter shafts. As for 25º, that's now a 5-iron loft on new sets. I've got four iron sets in playable condition with good grips, and their five irons range from 25 to 28º. They're more lofted on older sets, but on these sets, the 5-iron is the first iron that I can hit consistently. Where would I put the hybrid?. Again, they're good clubs. They needed to come out before those original, orange, TM FireSole Rescues came out---- back when there was some space between a fairway wood and a 5-iron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB13 Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Ok by awful I hit them both (irons and woods) low and short. I have a pretty slow swing speed. I hit my driver 180 to 220 and pretty straight but get frustrated taking 2 or more to get to the green.Just as long as you don't expect a miracle club a hybrid will do well for you. It will help you launch higher and straighter. I would recommend a hybrid for your swing speed. Wilson Staff C300 9.0* Fujikura Pro 58 stiff Callaway Rogue 3W Mitsubishi Diamana D+ LTD 80 stiff Mizuno MP-18 MMC FLI-HI 2 iron UST Mamiya Recoil 95 stiff Ping I200's 4-W Aerotech Steelfiber I110 CW stiff Ping Glide 52* and 58* stiff Bettinardi Studio Stock #38 Armlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC70 Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 If you get the right one for you , it will be a complete game changers! I've tried them all and and I always go back to Titleist. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Atmos Blue 6S Atmos Red 7S Atmos Blue 8S Apex CF19 4-AW C-Taper Lite S SM7's RAW 50F - 54S - 58M - 62M Nike 006 Paul Casey Proto (Oven) Nike 006 Rory Proto (Oven) Pro V1 / Z-Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 I love my hybrids! In fact most of my bag is made up of hybrid looking clubs since I'm currently reviewing the Cleveland Launcher HB irons. Why make golf harder than it already is? Get you at least one hybrid and give it a try. Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawgDaddy Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Welcome to MGS! Hybrids rock IMO. Driver - Rogue ST Max Woods - Rogue ST MaxRogue ST Max 3, 5 & 7 Wooda Irons - Rogue ST MAX OS 5 - AW Wedges - Zipcore RTX 6 50° CBX2 54* & 58* Putter - ER2 Rangefinder - NX9 Slope Ball - Vice Pro Soft Drip Bag - Xtreme Cart 7.0 Bag Heather/Red/White Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No3PuttLaLa Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Welcome to MGS. I've always struggled with my Hybrid and 3W. I've finally put enough practice into hitting my long irons well enough to replace them. Its all feel for you! But Hybrids are "easier to hit vs long irons" Driver: M4 10.5* / Evenflow Blue 6.0 Stiff / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Woods: M6 3W 15* / Evenflow Blue 6.0 Stiff / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Hybrid: M4 Rescue 19* / KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 85g Stiff / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Irons: Z585 4-AW / KBS Tour 90 - Regular +1" / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Wedges: CBX - 56* & 60* / KBS Hi Rev 2.0 - Regular +1" / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Putter: Sigma 2 Tyne 4 Platinum / Superstroke Pistol Ball: Project a Bag: Hoofer 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palvord Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Welcome to MGS. I have seen many golfers succeed with hybrids. It takes players a little bit to get used to them, but you can enjoy the game of golf with almost any piece of equipment. As was recommended, get lessons and then see what you like to hit. In my Ultralight Stand Bag: Driver: Rogue 10.5° - LH - Project X EvenFlow 60 Stiff Woods: King F9 - LH - 3/4 Wood - Atmos Blue TS 7 Stiff King F9 - LH - 5/6 Wood - Atmos Blue TS 7 Stiff Irons: King F9 - LH - 5-GW - KBS C-Taper Lite Stiff Wedges: King Black - LH - 52° 56° 60° - KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 Stiff Putter: - Impact No. 3 Ball: Maxfli TourX Rangefinder: LX5 Watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tehuti Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 I just retired my 4 hybrid and replaced it with a 4 iron. I just had no consistency with it. Hopefully it was just that club, and maybe I'll find one that better suits my game. But for now I'll stick with the iron. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk PXG 0211 12° driver w/Project X Cypher R flex shaft KE4 TC 16° 4 wood w/Kuro Kage Black 60g shaft KE4 TC HyWay 21° utilitywood w/Maltby MPF shaft KE4 TC 22° 4 hybrid w/UST Proforce V2 Black shaft KE4 TC 25° 5 hybrid w/Mitsubishi Tensei CK Blue shaft Lazrus 27° 6 hybrid w/Lazrus graphite shaft PXG 0211DC irons 7-PW w/Project X Cypher graphite shafts CBX2 50° wedge M-Series+ 56° wedge w/UST Recoil 660 graphite shaft Infinite Bean putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGolfHacker Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Welcome! If you want to learn to hit fairway woods and long irons, then practice away. If you don't have the patience to do that, then throw a few hybrids in the bag. For most people, they are easier to hit than long irons and gives some people fairways woods distances. MDGolfHacker TSssWhat's In This Lefty's Bag? Driver: TSR2 11° Project X HZRDUS Black 4G 60g 5.5 Flex Fairway Woods: F8 3W Project X Even Flow Blue 75g shaft Fairway Woods: Hybrid: TSR2 18° Graphite Design Tour AD DI-85 Shaft Irons: 2021 T200's 4-GW AMT RED shafts Regular Flex Wedge: Tour Satin RTX 4 Wedges in 52° and 56° 2 Dot Putter: Gray Matter TDP 2.2 32.75" Bag: Three 5 Ball: PRO V1 / Z*Star RangeFinder: In search of new range finder Social Media: Facebook: MD Golfhacker Twitter: @mdgolfhacker Instagram: mdgolfhacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPattGolf Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Welcome to MGS! I would practice a little more before just running out and replacing all of your non short irons. But demoing some never hurt anyone * Staff Professional* Driver: Stealth Plus+ (7.25*) - Fujikura Ventus Black 6X Tipped 1" 3 Wood: Stealth Plus+ (14.25*) - Fujikura Ventus Blue 7x Tipped 1" Driving Iron: P790 UDI 2 iron - HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 100 6.5 4 Iron: P790 - KBS C-Taper 130 X Irons (5-7) P7MC - KBS C-Taper 130 X Irons (8-P) P7MB - KBS C-Taper 130 X Wedges: MG3 Black 50.09 / 55.11 - KBS TOUR FLT 130 X 60* Wedge: High Toe Raw - KBS Tour 130 X Putter: Custom Black ER2 or Custom Black Del Monte Bag: FlexTech Stand Bag Glove: Tour Preferred Glove Ball: TP5X #11 RangeFinder: R1 Smart Rangefinder Instagram: @dpattgolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddryan Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Welcome to the Forum! Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy What's in the bag? Driver Callaway Mavrik 105 set to 9.5, square, Aldila Rogue White 130 MSI 60G Stiff shaft #3 Wood Callaway FT Tour 13 degree neutral setup, Fuijkara 370 Stiff Shaft Hybrid 18 Degree King Cobra Baffler pro, Baffler Stiff shaft 4-PW Titlest 714 AP2, Standard loft and lie, MGS S Shafts 53, 57 degree loft Hogan Equalizer wedges 1962 Wilson "Sandy Andy" sand wedge with HUGE bounce! Putter MLA Pro Classic Titlist ProV 1, ProV 1x Currently Gaming "Costco Kirkland Signature Tour Performance" balls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGoBlue100 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Thanks, I was leaning that wayDefinitely agree; put some hybrids in the bag. Even if you try to find some used ones at a golf shop. See what you like, what works/doesn't, then pull the $ trigger on some good ones! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy "Where'd it go?" "Right in the Lumberyard..." Gen 2 0811 XF 10.5* Graphite Design Tour AD DI-6x Gen 2 0211 15* 3W Mitsubishi Tensei Raw Blue 65-S Tour B JGR 15* Fairway UST ProForce V2 7F5 76g X-Flex (These two are gonna fight it out in early "24 to see who stays in the bag...) Tour B JGR 19* & 22* Hybrid UST ProForce V2 90g X-Flex Tour B JGR HF-2 irons (5i - PW) KBS Tour 130x CBX Wedges (50, 54, 58) TT Dynamic Gold 115 Wedge Shaft MATI Mamo Putter 33" Super Stroke Football League 3.0 Slim Hoofer Camo Stand Bag Precision Pro Nexus Rangefinder FAN! PRO Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronoc Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 I was in your position earlier this year. Got serious about golf last year and slowly been upgrading and putting together my ideal bag. I struggle with the long irons big time and slowly improving on my woods. After lots of research and consideration, I went with a 4 hybrid and love it. I hit it LONG and straight (tend to slice). Totally suggest adding one to the bag. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Driver - M2 D-Type, 9.5 degrees, (Stiff flex) (Golf Pride MCC +4 grip) 3/4W - King F6 Black 3-4 Wood (Stiff flex) (Golf Pride MCC +4 grip) 4H - Rogue (Stiff flex) (Stock grip) (Golf Pride MCC +4 grip) 4-AW - Steelhead XR Irons (Stiff flex) (Golf Pride MCC +4 grips, 7i with Winn Dri-Tac X Grip) SW - 56* X-Wedge 60* - MD4 Wedge Putter - Odyssey White Hot RX #7 Bag - ORG 14 cart bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cksurfdude Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Welcome from the Pacific Northwest! Glad you joined us. I'm one of the older golfers on the forum and don't hit the ball as far as I used to. Hybrids work for me; much higher shots than equivalent irons. However, not all hybrids are equal. I have had success with some, but not others, so it's important to give each a try. Also, just because you have a certain brand of irons or driver, doesn't mean that brand of hybrid will be the best for you. Shop around. Good luck!! Hello from NY! And what he said ^^^ Every hybrid is different .. keep experimenting and trialing until you find one that works for _you_ ..... WITB of an "aspiring" play-ah ... Driver...Callaway Paradym (Aldila Ascent PL Blue 40/A) 5W...Callaway Great Big Bertha (MCA Kai'Li Red 50/R) 7W...Tour Edge Exotics EXS (Tensei CK Blue 50/R) 4H...Callaway Epic Super Hybrid (Recoil ZT9 F3) 5H...Callaway Big Bertha ('19) (Recoil 460 ESX F3) 6i-GW...Sub 70 699 V2 (Recoil 660 F3) 54°, 60°...Cleveland CBX2, CBX 60 (Rotex graphite) Putter...EvnRoll ER5 or MLA Tour XDream (P2 Reflex grip on both) ...all in a Datrek bag on an MGI Zip Navigator electric cart. Ball often, not always, MaxFli Tour. Forum Member tester for the Paradym X driver (2023) Forum Member tester for the ExPutt Putting Simulator (2020) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmarkiel Posted August 14, 2018 Author Share Posted August 14, 2018 FYI in this I picked up a used Callaway Xhot 3 hybrid. I will let you know what I think New golf addict, high handicap but improving weekly. Play 2 times a week and go to the range 2 times a week. Average round is down to 108. Used taylormade irons, Dunlap driver, cheap Ray cook putter. Starting to realize that equipment and balls are starting to make a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkelley3769 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Welcome to MGS Epic Sub - Zero Driver Callaway XR16 - 3 Wood Callaway XR16 - 5 Hybrid PXG 0311 Titleist SM7 50, 55, 60 Scotty Cameron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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