Which Hybrid(s) to Fill in the Gaps?

[Brenkj]

I recently bought a 10.5 degree Titleist TS2 driver and I like it a lot, so I ordered a 15-degree TS2 fairway wood to go with it (I know a lot of people like a lower-lofted fairway wood, but I have trouble getting the ball up in the air, so 15 degrees is the lowest I wanted to go). Now I'm thinking about getting one or more TS2 Hybrids as well. I like my 5-Iron, so no plans to replace that (or anything above it obviously). I'm trying to figure what loft hybrid(s) I should get to fill in the gap between the 15-degree fairway wood and the 5-iron. Here's my current setup in the lower clubs:

Driver: 10.5

Fairway: 15

Ping Hybrid: 19

4-Iron: 21

5-Iron: 24

I'm thinking the 19-degree TS2 Hybrid, and then maybe the 21-degree to replace the 4-Iron (which I don't hit very well). Does that make sense, or is there a better way to go about this? Thanks.

[GSDriver]

I went with 19/22/25 degree hybrids to replace 3/4/5 irons. I like my hybrids that much, I can still hit a 5 iron but hybrids are just too easy. As mine are adjustable, I could tweak loft to adjust gaps, ended up with standard loft settings.

[geochitown]

I would say 18 and 21 or 19 and 22 hybrids.

Consider 24 or 25 hybrid, I love mine.

[agood3putt]

5 wood or 7 wood if you want more height

[birdie30]

ditto on this!

[bellken]

The TS2 hybrids come in 17(rh only), 19, 21, 23, 25, and, 27. They are adjustable +/-. So, it isn't just the loft, you should be concerned with, but, also, the length. I went with 21 and 25 degree 818H1's (then, 6 iron). If you have a 24* 5 iron, your hybrids might end up being 19 and 23 degree. If you can, you should go get fit for them.

[Brenkj]

Thanks everyone. I hadn't even thought about the fact that the TS2 hybrids have adjustable lofts. I'm thinking 18 and 21 for the hybrids might be the way to go. For the 18, would I be better off buying a 17 and lofting up, or buying the 19 and lofting down? Thanks.

[brew4eagle]

Depends on your face angle preference. If want open face, buy more loft and then adjust loft down. Closed face, buy less loft and adjust loft up.

[bellken]

Unless you custom order the shaft length, the 17 will be a half inch longer than the 19. see - https://www.titleist.com/golf-clubs/hybrid-golf-clubs/ts2

[ChipNRun]

A couple of ways to go.

Reshaft the 4i with a hybrid shaft (if it has parallel tip hosel), or a lighter weight graphite. This might help on launch, and its usability.Get a second hybrid, you might go with 22* loft. If you can find same model as you current Ping 19*, the 22* loft would give you better distance separation between the two. Don't worry about the 22* H and 24* 5i... longer hybrid shaft will give you separation between H and iron.

[Brenkj]

Brew4Eagle - I'm not sure whether I need open or closed face (I'm still kind of a golf newbie). Like many golfers, I have a bit of a slice problem - particularly with the lower irons and driver. Not crazy slice, but I definitely slice/fade the ball more often than the opposite. So does that mean I would want a more closed face? Thanks.

[geochitown]

Nothing wrong with a closed face for help.

Also, the shorter club will be easier to hit.

 

[brew4eagle]

Closed face and shorter shaft may help with slice. Can also set the surefit weight to draw bias to mitigate the slice.

[bellken]

The TS2 hybrids do not have a surefit weight. The TS3 does, and, so, did the 818's. If you(OP) can go try before you buy, it can be worth the effort, particularly, since, your fitter will help you with shaft selection, and, surefit hosel setting.

[brew4eagle]

Good point. Go with the 818 H1 then, great hybrids, great price.