Blake Alexander 3 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Just looking for what people personally prefer I’d rather have an iron so I could use it off tee as well as if I needed to punch out of somewhere just all around. 3 Quote Blake Alexander Link to post Share on other sites
alisarodriguez15 50 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Just now, Blake Alexander said: Just looking for what people personally prefer I’d rather have an iron so I could use it off tee as well as if I needed to punch out of somewhere just all around. I would try both honesty and see what you’re more comfortable with. Worst thing is to have a club you aren’t fully comfortable with and try hitting under pressure. I’m a huge fan of the hybrid. Love using it around the green as well! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popeye64 545 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 That's easy. Even tour players are not using 2 irons unless they are in the upper echelon. The way the hybrid is constructed, it offers all kinds of help in getting the ball in the air with enough spin that it will actually do what you want. A 2 iron would be fun just to try out but hell no in day to day play. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chefchad73 11 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 No brainer. Hybrid. Easier to launch. 2 iron is awesome but more difficult to consistently hit 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anfbogan 3 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 I personally as i have gotten older (42 ) have gone to hybrids. I am looking at ditching my 4 iron soon and adding another one. I feel ii can shape them and control them better then long irons. 1 Quote M2 Driver M2 3 wood Titleist 915 hybrid Titleist TMB 4-5 Titleist AP2 irons 6 - PW 52 / 58/ 60 W Scotty Cameron x5/ TaylorMade spider tour/Ping Answer 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Jason24 15 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 (edited) I may be the odd one, but I think I prefer the 2i to the hybrid. That said, I currently have a hybrid and the 4i is my lowest blade. But I’ve always enjoyed hitting irons. Some of my all time favorite shots are rippin long irons off the tee! I was pretty bummed after I got my AP1s and found out they don’t make a 3i. Edited April 18, 2020 by Jason24 Quote Driver: Titleist 917D2 9.5º, Fujispeeder T.S. 74 3W: Titleist 917F2 15º, Rogue Max 75 Hybrid: Titleist 818H1 19º, Atmos blue 8.5 Irons: Titleist 718 AP1, White AMT s300 Wedges: Vokey SM6; 46º, 54º, 60º Putter: Evnroll ER1.2 blade Link to post Share on other sites
JPM56 0 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Hybrid. I use mine off the tee, in fairways, and fairway traps. Ball flight is low, can shape it to draw or fade, and can stop it on the green. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BadgerGolfer 723 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 2-iron all day for me. I couldnt never hit a hybrid very well. Quote Whats in my Sun Mountain 2.5+ stand bag? Woods: Tommy Armour Atomic 10.5* and Cobra Speedzone 3H Irons: Cobra Pro CB 5, 7 and 9-irons Wedge: Cobra King 54* Putter: Titleist Bullseye Ball: Maxfli Tour X Link to post Share on other sites
Striker 6 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 I have carry both a 2 Iron and a Hybrid, I just bough the hybrid in February. I can still him the two iron but as another side just not as consistent as in my younger days. Depends what you are looking for. If you want something off the team I would use a hybrid I can consistently get off the team and it is generally 20-30 years longer then my 2 iron. Now if you are in trouble and need a punch shot you need a iron for that in my opinion. I would work on your 3 or 4 and take the 2 out of your bag that is my plan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clay10Co9 41 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 I used to carrry a 2 iron back in the day. I don't think I ever hit it too often. Now that I don't play as often I carry a 3 hybrid and have recently put a 17 degree 5 wood in the bag. The 5 wood launches a little higher than my 3 wood that is set at 14.5 and carries just a little less. I can hit the hybrid and 5 wood both well off the tee and on the deck. If I have to drop a club I think I'd lean towards the hybrid and keep the 5 wood in. I feel just a fraction more confident with the 5 wood at the moment. Quote Driver: Taylormade '16 9.5* M1 Fujikura XLR8 61 S RH 3 Wood: Cobra F7 14.5 Degree Aldila DVS Fairway 75X 5 Wood: Taylormade R15 17 degree Fujikura Speeder 67 S Hybrid: Ping G400 3 Hyb 19 degree S Irons: Titleist 716 AP2 4-PW Aerotek Steelfiber i110 cw S RH standard lie and 1* strong Wedges: 50 Callaway MD 4, 54 Vokey SM5, 58 Callaway Forged Putters: Oddysey White Hot #7 Fang, Scotty Cameron Futura Phantom Mallet, Callaway S2H2 Link to post Share on other sites
itsjustagame 2 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Hybrid. Don't have the swing speed to keep a 2 iron in the air. Also true with 3 and 4 irons. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beelzeberto 208 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 I use a TM 16* 2 rescue that I can work really easy. It's gotten me out of some really tough spots. I don't feel like I could do the same with a 2 iron. Quote Sim / M2 / MG Z785 Brandon Matthews No2 - Not Made for the Tour "buy the ticket, take the ride..." Link to post Share on other sites
Miboy62 1,814 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 I use a hybrid over an iron, gets in the air much faster. Quote Driver ST190 3 wood ST190 5 wood ST190 P790 5i / 7i LZ 6.5 P7WC 8i / PW MD5 Jaws 50* 54* 58* FCG #7 Z Star #6 Link to post Share on other sites
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Calvo90 91 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 There is a case for having a hybrid in the bag. I have yet to see a player to hit 2 or 3 iron anywhere else than fairway whereas I (even with limited skills) always loved hitting hybrid from funky lies in all sorts of conditions. So if someone can get along with the hybrid, I highly recommend them to use it. Unfortunately I have love/hate relationship with the hybrid and since I struggle more with direction than height I prefer to use my Srixon Z U65 3 iron (lofted from 20 to 19 degrees). Its still a forgiving high launching chunky monkey so it behaves quite similar to the hybrid. I reserve the hybrid for winter and damp months to get that extra carry when there is virtualy no roll out. Quote Driver: TS2, 9,5°, Fujikura Ventus Blue 6S Fairway: M5 15°, Fujikura Ventus Red 7S Hybrids: 818 H1 (19°) Tensei CK White 90S, 818 H1 (21°) Tensei CK White 90S Irons: Z565, 5-A, Nippon Modus 105S, Wedges: RTX-3, 56°/11°, 62°/8°, Nippon Modus 115 Wedge Putter: TFI 2135 8.0, 35'' Waiting for their chance to shine: Z U65, 3 iron (20°), Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White Hybrid 90S; Z U65, 4 iron (23°); Nippon Modus 105S Z565 4 iron; Nippon Modus 105S Link to post Share on other sites
Erik-M 653 Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 I would say 2 iron for me, it's harder to hook it. My miss with a hybrid is off the planet left. I like being able to hit my clubs as far as possible, however I would take a chunked 2 iron at the flag then a 20 yard hook. If someone hits it straight I would absolutely say go hybrid to get some height coming into a green. And if you hit it long and straight use whatever you want, just don't rub it in my face lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kaplack 72 Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 I just love when my opponents pull out a long iron, i just think "Dreamer" Quote WITB: Driver: Taylormade SLDR Fujikura XLR8 61 S RH. 3 Wood: TaylorMade RBZ 3W Hybrid: Ping G400 3 Hyb 19 degree S Irons: Titleist 710 AP1 5-PW Aerotek Steelfiber i110 cw S RH standard lie Wedges: 50 Callaway MD 4, 54 Vokey SM5, 58 Callaway Forged Putters: Ping Grayhawk Putter Link to post Share on other sites
timesalmostup 6 Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Im trying to figure this out now, I like my 3H but it launches a little high. Its my fairway finder off the tee, but in the wind it gets beaten back so far. It makes me think I need the utility iron for windy days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maurorac 0 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Along with the reasons you give, I'm not a big wood fan...Love Irons, so I would look to the 2 iron. Utilize my 3 iron off the tee for most par 4's under 380 or so, unless their near reachable with Driver. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THEZIPR23 5,139 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 18 Replies. 12 for hybrids 6 for 2 irons Pretty typical responses when it comes to equipment advice and the uniqueness of individual swings. Best bet is to see what works for you, I would say a fitting but the problem with fitting this type of club is you are hitting off a perfect lie. A lot of times this club will be used in unorthodox situations. I have carried both but neither are in the bag now. 5w replaced them, for now... 1 Quote SIM 9.5* (GD XC 6X) SIM 15* (GD DI 7X) 2 DHY (GD DI HY8X) ZX7 4-PW (KBS C Taper S) Vokey SM8 49 08 F ( KBS 610) Vokey SM8 55 08 M (KBS 610) Vokey SM8 59 04 L (KBS 610) Studio Stock 28 Slotback 33.5" Tour BX Twitter @THEZIPR23 "One thing Golf has taught me, is that my muscles have no memory." Link to post Share on other sites
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