Your 4 iron spot-iron,hybrid, FW or driving iron?

[xabia]

4 hybrid- I like it because I can hit anywhere from 195-215 

 

sounds crazy but just eliminates tension around 4 iron and over-swinging  

[GolfTurkey]

I kind of wish only 13 clubs were permitted so I could get rid of this slot. 

 

I probably spend more time agonising about this spot in the bag than the rest of the bag put together.

[azgreg]

Back to D, 4w, 7w, 4h, 5i at the top of the bag for me. Don't know why I ever went away from it.

 

[POKeefe]

On 9/19/2023 at 11:10 AM, ApostateDrive said:

Driver, 5w, 7w, 5h, 6i

Similar to you, I go D, 3W (tuned to 4W), 4H, 5H, 6I. I've tried 4i and 5i, but I hit the hybrids more consistently. Yet the 6i is probably the best club in my bag in terms of consistency. 

I've watched many people hit 3i-5i, and it feels like many of them would be better off with hybrids.

[Jmccas]

Update on my testing:

 

I currently have in the bag a 7W then go to a 5H but with a 4H shaft length. I’ve been losing my Ping G425 consistently to the right so I’ve been exploring options. I’ve gotten to a point where I have 0 confidence with it. 
 

I recently purchased: Titleist U505 4 iron, Callaway X Forged UT 4 iron, and on a whim, a 2021 Cobra King Tec 4H turned up to 22°. The cobra hybrid was a steal at $80 new on the Bay. 
 

I really have enjoyed the u505. Great ball flight and easy to launch. The Cobra hybrid has been great as well. Dead straight and consistent flight. I hit the hybrid roughly about 10-15 yards further (carry) than the U505. 
 

Think I’m going to rule out the X forged UT pretty quickly. I’m just not very consistent with it. It’ll be a battle between the hybrid and the U505. 

[jholz]

This is a place in the bag where bonded hosels have always caused a bit of agony for me. I'm also getting older - so looking so set up my "50's playa bag" and replacing irons with hybrids. 

 

The problem is...

 

Hybrids and FWs all tend to cluster in the 19* - 23* range. With odd number gaps - 19* - 21* - 23* - 25* etc. These don't really fit my gaps

 

I happen to need/want even number lofts - an 18*, and a 22*. 

 

Thank Vishnu for Titleist. I do appreciate the adjustable hosels. Also pretty cheap on the used market. 

 

Currently playing a 913h at 18*, a 916h1 at 22*, and a 916h1 at 25*. 

 

Really helping me to cover the gaps between 3w and my longest iron (6i). 

Edited December 11, 2023 by jholz

[bekgolf]

On 11/25/2023 at 5:21 PM, bekgolf said:

Sometimes it's a 21* set iron, sometimes it's a 22* utility iron, at other times it's a hybrid.  The most consistent club is the 22* utility, even a miss with it goes relatively straight.  It really shines off the tee.

 

I recently added a C722 23* Hybrid.  It's fantastic!  Easy to hit high and straight or so easy to put a draw on to it.  Another fantastic club from Tour Edge that nobody knows about, lol.  I picked it up during their Black Friday sale for $60 new in the wrap!  It might be the best value I've ever had in golf equipment.

[SJP1]

I've had a 4 hybrid in the bag for 4+ years and it is just money. As a 5 handicap the decision drew some jokes from mates, but even they comment on what a great club it is.

 

Pros:

• Much more consistent gapping from your 5-iron
• In general, you hit more good shots 
• The result of mis-strikes are waaaay better than with a 4 iron
• Roll and bulge on the face
• The descent angle is such an asset coming in from 200+ yards

Cons:

• Hitting it into a headwind.

[Jayjay_theweim_guy]

18 hours ago, SJP1 said:

I've had a 4 hybrid in the bag for 4+ years and it is just money. As a 5 handicap the decision drew some jokes from mates, but even they comment on what a great club it is.

 

Pros:

• Much more consistent gapping from your 5-iron
• In general, you hit more good shots 
• The result of mis-strikes are waaaay better than with a 4 iron
• Roll and bulge on the face
• The descent angle is such an asset coming in from 200+ yards

Cons:

• Hitting it into a headwind.

Yep, most of these with me too. 

 

Only posting that, for me, the 4-Hybrid I have really doesn't supplant the 4-iron.  Heck, it goes further than my 3-iron.  But a whole lot higher.  

 

The whole area after 3W to 4-iron is a bit of a mess right now.  2 slots and conceivably 4 clubs (2H, 5W, 3-iron, 4-hybrid) to fill them.  And this without swapping the x100 in the 3-iron for a spare, "I really need to get a shaft puller, idiot," CK Orange Hyb shaft I have.  Nice problem to have though.

[Scootre]

Srixon ZX5 4 iron.. I'm about to drop my 3 hybrid (Mavrick Pro) since the 4 carries so far and I hit it much straighter. Probably add another wedge in it's spot for 2024. 

 

 

[HillbillyHoma]

The top of my bag goes...

 

TSR3 Driver 10°

BRNR Mini 13.5°

Stealth+ 5 wood 19°

GAP

MP 223 5i 25°

 

I can't figured out what to fill that gap with. 😭 Anyone will similar setups? 

[Rbsiedsc]

1 hour ago, HillbillyHoma said:

The top of my bag goes...

 

TSR3 Driver 10°

BRNR Mini 13.5°

Stealth+ 5 wood 19°

GAP

MP 223 5i 25°

 

I can't figured out what to fill that gap with. 😭 Anyone will similar setups? 

7w, UW at 21* or even a DI could go in there. I presume you don't want to squeeze in a 5 hybrid, otherwise that is also a logical choice

[JMB3]

11 hours ago, HillbillyHoma said:

The top of my bag goes...

 

TSR3 Driver 10°

BRNR Mini 13.5°

Stealth+ 5 wood 19°

GAP

MP 223 5i 25°

 

I can't figured out what to fill that gap with. 😭 Anyone will similar setups? 

I played something very similar last season and filled the gap with a 4H:

 

TSR3 Driver 10* (-1)

BRNR Mini 13.5 (-.75)

G430 5w 18 (F)

G425 4H 22

Apex 21 5i at 24.5

[PARETO]

This keeps me up at night. I’m currently going with: 

D (10.5)

3w (15)

5w (18)

4 Cross over (22)

5i (26)

The 4/5i spot very well may go 4h/5h for this coming season. 

[shoeshine]

I flip flop between my 4h and 4i quite often. Currently in rotation:

TSi 21* hybrid

T200 4i w/ GD AD-95 shaft

 

[chasingneil]

Currently game a tm dhy in the 4i spot. High launching, and forgiving. Gives me hybrid performance but suits my eye better.