Flanpro Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 I’m 65 and just added a 5 iron back into my back in February. I had switched to a hybrid but wasn’t as confident with the hybrid playing other shots beside a full swing. With the 5 iron I can play knockdowns in the wind, low draws and fades against the wind - with the hybrid I just found I had one shot. Maybe over time I will find the hybrid will be a better choice but not right now. My irons are Ping g430 with graphite shafts. Shrek74 1 Quote Ping G425 LST Driver Ping G425 3 Wood Ping G425 19deg Hybrid Ping G430 irons 5-P, 45, 50 Taylormade MG3 wedges 54, 58 Ping Ketch Putter 34” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfhack23 Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 I do still carry a 5 iron but have been thinking recently about removing it. I hit it once every 2 or 3 rounds. Shrek74 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGreene Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 39 years old here and the 5 iron is the longest iron I have in my bag. Although I don’t typically hit it very well and dispersion is the worst. I moved the 3 and 4 over to hybrids earlier this year and still wonder how I should replace the 5 iron. Lots of options with a hybrid or 7 wood. Shrek74 1 Quote Callaway GBB Epic, Callaway Razr X Black 3W, Callaway X14 Pro, Cleveland CG15, Odyssey White Hot #5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
"Mr. 72" Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Yes, I still carry a 5 iron. I also carry a 4 iron. I still like both clubs. I have a 2 hybrid as well - the first one I've owned that isn't a "hook master". ...Not that I hit every long iron great, but I've just always been a better long iron player than a hybrid/fairway wood player. Shrek74 1 Quote AKA Dark Horse State of my game: "Breaking 85" is the new "Breaking 80". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSheiner Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 While I have a 5 iron, I have essentially replaced it with a 25 degree hybrid. Shrek74 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeRite Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Ping 425 driver, 3w, 3h, 4h, 5h titleist t200 6i-gw vokey sm8 52, 56 i was so inconsistent with the 5iron. And have more fun with a 3hybrid vs 5wood. Distance was similar. I needed control over carry. but yeah just made the switch to 5 hybrid. Loving it. Easier and less stressful for same and usually more consistent distance. Shrek74 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnousty Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 I play Scott golf blades and find them very accurate. I am 70 years old and the 5 iron is the lowest I carry. I use a 5 hybrid which provides more loft and a bit more carry which is important because I play on a mountain course where elevation is a serious calculation. The 5 iron is a very accurate club and often considered the best in the bag. A true go to. Shrek74 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatParent Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 I have Arccos, and after using it for a little while, my club averages showed that the gap between my 5 and 6 irons was 5 yards. I'm 59 and don't have the speed I used to, so I ditched my 5 iron and replaced it with an hybrid and that restored a proper gap between my 6 iron and my 5 hybrid. Shrek74 and Flanpro 2 Quote Maverik Max Driver, Rogue ST 3W, Apex 19 Hybrid (3-4-5), Apex CF 16 6-A, Jaws Raw (54-S, 58-X), Exo Seven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelieb Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 I have a 5 iron and still carry it. I’ve delofted my 7 wood so it goes further than my 5 iron, but since I struggle with it I kind of want to find a 9 wood to see if I can replace my 5 iron with it. Shrek74 and William P 2 Quote Callaway Paradym AI Smoke Max 9* with Tensei AV Blue 55 PXG 5 and 7 woods with Mitsubishi Diamana Shafts Mizuno Pro 225 5-GW with Dynamic Gold S300 shafts Taylormade Hi-Toe 54 and 58 degree wedges Ping Prime Tyne 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crankenstein Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 61, 18 hcp, slowish iron swing speed so… I do 7wd, 5hyb, then Hot Metal high launch 5 iron. Gapping is decent Shrek74 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinnman Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Longest iron in my bag is a 7-iron. I’ve gone 3W, 3H, 4H, and 5H after my driver. Also carry 4 wedges now after the PW as that is 41….46, 50, 54, and 58. Shrek74 1 Quote Driver: Cobra Aerojet 9* Ventus Red 5S shaft 3W: Cobra Aerojet Max Cobra LTDx 3H-5H 7-PW Callaway Rogue ST Max Elevate 85 steel shafts Wedges: Cleveland CBX zipcore steel 46*, 50*, 54*, 58* Putter: Odyssey Tri-hot 5K Rossie Ball: Titleist ProV1 or AVX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenhawk Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 I will turn 54 this year. And I still carry a T350 4 and 5 iron. There are some courses I play that are fairly long from the tees I play from and both irons still do the job. Shrek74 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pgoody Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 I’m turning 50 this year. Yes. I still carry a 5 and a 4 iron. Only replaced the 3 with a hybrid. I like having a 4 iron and sometimes I wish I had a 3 iron to hit lower shots when I need to shape something under or around a tree. Or if I want to hit an iron off the tee which I rarely do because all I have is a 4 iron. The hybrids get up in the air too quick so I don’t think I would replace the 4 or 5 iron anytime soon. Shrek74 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenkuiper Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 No. Replaced with a 6 hybrid. Shrek74 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzappy Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 I’m 69…the 5 iron has been my line of good/bad results for a while…right now I carry 5/7/9/11 woods and then a 6 iron…with loft jacking most 5 irons are the 4 irons of the past… Shrek74 1 Quote Driver-Titleist TS1 Fairways-Cally Mavrik Irons-Titleist T400 Wedges-Vokeys Putter-LAB DF Ball-TM pix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actusreus Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 I am the exception here. 64 yo. I carried 4 5 and 6 hybrids for several years. But I never hit my 5 hybrid that well. When i went to Paradyms, I switched back to 5 and 6 irons and gained distance and accuracy. Shrek74 1 Quote Callaway Epic Max driver Callaway Big Bertha 3 hybrid Callaway Mavrik Max 4-6 hybrids Callaway Mavrik Max 7-AW irons Callaway MD 5 sand and lob wedges Odyssey Stroke Lab Doublewide putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berkeleybob Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 @Shrek74 I was here last year, reflecting on recent games and realizing that I was struggling with my 5-iron at the age of 56. I ended up with a 5 utility club and wrote about it here. Shrek74, William P and IanCC 2 1 Quote WITB 2024 DRIVER AEROJET 10.5° | FAIRWAY ROGUE ST MAX 3/15° HYBRID G410 21° | UTILITY 699 V2 U 5/23° IRONS 699 V2 6-PW WEDGES CBX 2 50°, 54°, 58° PUTTER KING GRANDSPORT 35 BALL MODEL | PRO WHITE/BLUE ICE BAG 3.5 LS | PUSHCART RV1S 2024 Fit For Golf Training App Review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisucas Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 When I upgraded my irons to the Callaway Apex Pro 21, I decided to replace my 5, 4, and 3 irons with the equivalent Apex Pro hybrids. Exact same lofts (26°, 23° and 20°). Bot only are the easier to hit they allow the ball to go much higher and may have improved slightly my distance. Shrek74 1 Quote Callaway GBB Epic Sub-Zero 8º, Project X Hzrdus T800, 5.5, 58g 3W: Callaway X Hot Pro 15º, Project X PXv Tour 52, 5.5 3h, 4h: Callaway X Hot Pro, Project X PXv Tour 52, 5.5 5h: Apex Pro 21, Mitsubishi MMT 70 HB, R 6i-A: Apex Pro 21, Aerotech SteelFiber 70cw, R Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM6 56º 8M, 60º 4L Putter: Titleist Scotty Cameron Futura x7, 3º, 10g~30g depending on green speed Ball: Titleist ProV1 Bag: Callaway Fairway 14 Stand Bag Launch Monitor: Garmin Approach R10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickLit Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Morning, Yes, I still have a 5 iron in my bag. I started the switch to hybrids and removed my 2, 3 and 4 irons from the bag. But until I feel comfortable with the Hybrid's, my 5 iron has a use....lol TK_ and Shrek74 2 Quote Golf is a humbling sport....I should know...I have three kids, and that can be frustrating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK_ Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 With the stronger lofts of the new irons, I totally understand not carrying a 5 iron. They’re basically driving irons. Length is not an issue, but accuracy is. When I had my decades old Nike slingshot’s, the lofts were more preferable in my opinion and I even carried the 4 iron. With this ever growing trend, you may see more and more players opt for 3/4/5 different hybrids in the bag. Especially if they struggle with long irons. RickLit, Shinnman and Shrek74 3 Quote - TK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tip taylor Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 No I do not my bag consist of high lofted fairway woods and 7 and 8 hybrids 9-, gw sw I van hit long irons but not the distance they should go so that's why 3 5v7b9 11 fairway woods in my bag RickLit and Shrek74 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanCC Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 It’s an interesting topic. I wonder whether, with a set being essentially putter, wedges and full shot clubs with a max of 14, how many of us still carry the full 14 and not say 13 or 12 for consistent gapping? With some comments of carrying a 5 iron for specialty shots like punching out etc or short game shots whether a set of 12/13 would include a hybrid 5i replacement and then 1 or 2 clubs (to take it to 14) for those specialist shots like a chipper or your old 5i or a (left field) lag putter? The makeup of your bag is not written in stone but to be the tools you need to play the shots you have to to score your best. Shrek74 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyD Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 As a 70 year old golfer, I switched out to a 24 degree hybrid about 5 years ago. I find it easier to hit and I am able to get good height and get the ball to stop on the green. My irons are 6-GW. I have two fairway woods: 3 wood and 5 wood. I have two hybrids: 21 degree and 24 degree. Shrek74 1 Quote Titliest TS2 Driver, 3 Wood, 19, 21, 23 Hybrids, Muzuno Irons, Titlest Wedges, Odyssey Lab Stroke Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK_ Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 6 minutes ago, Bisucas said: When I upgraded my irons to the Callaway Apex Pro 21, I decided to replace my 5, 4, and 3 irons with the equivalent Apex Pro hybrids. Exact same lofts (26°, 23° and 20°). Bot only are the easier to hit they allow the ball to go much higher and may have improved slightly my distance. Now, I hit my ball high naturally. So I have to ask, have you run into trouble dealing with wind? Windy days kill my score. Quote - TK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyobrien3 Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Driver, 18* hybrid, 4i-p, 50, 54, 58 wedges. i like the 4 & 5 iron for being able to hit a variety of shot shapes and trajectories. I haven’t hit a fairway or hybrid that felt like a try replacement for the 4 or 5 iron yet. Shrek74 1 Quote TaylorMade Stealth 9 Titleist 915F 3wood Titleist 915H 2 hybrid Takomo 201 irons 4-P Mizuno T22 50, 54, 58 Odyssey Double Wide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wburdett Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 I'm 55 haven't played a 4i for years tried hybrids and now have moved to 7 wood. That said I do carry a 5i as it's useful inany areas that's my 200 could for a par 3 and recovery if need a long low recovery. I think if you're going to score you have to have clubs that you can control ball flight w wins hybrids and fw just very hard to do on full shots imo Shrek74 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisco Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 I still carry my 5 iron. I also have a 5 hybrid which gives me a little more loft and easier to hit out of the rough. Shrek74 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaosReigns Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 (edited) I have the stealth 3 hybrid (rescue).. and 4 iron through gap wedge all Qi10 but stealth plus driver and fairway 3 wood, and that’s the first gen stealths with the new qi10’s.. Forgot to add that the 5 iron is my first go to for long distance, 4 iron is the same but more used in the ruff because for some reason I can get under the ball more in the heavier stuff then with the 5 Edited May 12 by ChaosReigns William P and Shrek74 2 Quote I’m not the greatest but I’ll always play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhanlen Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Turning 54 this summer. I always use my 5 iron. One of my most used clubs. Very reliable and versatile. Used a lot on Par 5s when distance to green on 2nd shot is 250+ with danger. Safer to pull out the 5 iron and hit it 200-215 and have an easy wedge into the green. Also great club to punch out from the woods. Shrek74 1 Quote I play once a week at least with a regular foursome. Between a 14-17 handicap, but working to get more consistent. Enjoy walking when it’s not too hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarvChamp Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Thanks for the topic! It's important (especially for very old guys like me) to adjust in these days of strong lofted clubs. I play an older set of Mizuno JPX800 HD's with traditional lofts. 5 iron 25 degrees. I had dropped the 4 and 5 iron; so I recently purchased 2022 Mizuno 5 and 6 ST-X 220 Hybrids. The 6HY is 26 degrees and the 5HY is 23 degrees, much like a traditional 4 and 5 iron for me, but soooo much easier to hit and launch with good old guy distance. Added a matching 7FW and scoring much better when I am mindful of course management and don't try to reach out there beyond myself. Best to all, -Marv Shrek74 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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