Is it bad to carry a 4 hybrid and a 4 iron?

[Coachfrizz]

I recently put a 4 hybrid in my bag and it's the same degree as my 4 iron. I hit my 4 iron ok, just more consistent with the hybrid and it's better in bad lies. Just wondering if I should get a different degree or keep them both?

 

[CharlieMoy]

Do what you feels best for your golf game. No one on here should be able to tell you whats right or wrong.

I recently put a 4 hybrid in my bag and it's the same degree as my 4 iron. I hit my 4 iron ok, just more consistent with the hybrid and it's better in bad lies. Just wondering if I should get a different degree or keep them both?

 

[Tmex]

I carried both for a while. My 4i and 4h had different distances though. I also hit my 4i fairly consistantly and never had an issue if I needed to use it.

If they're the same distance I may take one out and add another club if I desired or just kept the spot open until another club claimed it.

 

[Golf Chick]

I carry both! I, too, hit my hyrbid better than my 4i.

 

[interlooper]

I recently put a 4 hybrid in my bag and it's the same degree as my 4 iron. I hit my 4 iron ok, just more consistent with the hybrid and it's better in bad lies. Just wondering if I should get a different degree or keep them both?

Do you hit them the same distance? Though not a deal-breaker, it definitely should be a part of your analysis.

 

[tomahawk18]

I dont think its good. But is is certainly redundant.

 

[fracisco]

I carry them both, too, and I haven't played enough with either of them to rule one or the other out of the bag. Somedays the irons feel better, and somedays the hybrids feel better.

What I do currently have is a gap between my driver and the 3W (15*) that I don't like hitting and the 3 hybrid (21*). The top of the bag needs to be sorted out in the next few months.

 

[tomahawk18]

I dont think its good. But is is certainly redundant.

That said, if you are comfortable with it and you hit them different distances, I've seen far worse things. HAHA

 

[Bridges]

Im about to carry a 4iron (21*) and a 4 hybrid 21* but the 4 hybrid will go about 15-20 yards farther than the iron.

 

[Lynchburg14]

If you need to carry another club then drop the 4i if you do not need another club in the bag then leave there.

 

[Fairway2Green]

Whatever makes you feel comfortable. I sometimes throw a 3I in the bag if I'm going to hit a bunch of low runners or if the course has trees everywhere.

 

[Coachfrizz]

I get about 15-20 yards extra with the hybrid. I hit it really well at the store, so i found a cheap on ebay to try. Just wasn't sure if maybe a 20* would better than having two 22* clubs

 

[Fairway2Green]

I get about 15-20 yards extra with the hybrid. I hit it really well at the store, so i found a cheap on ebay to try. Just wasn't sure if maybe a 20* would better than having two 22* clubs

If you're going to replace it I'd go to at least 19*.

 

[Mardin]

I carry my 4 iron as well, just in case.

 

[rrpruett]

I just went through the same dilemma with my 5i. I wound up taking out my iron and just going with the mashie 5H. I hit the 5H further then the 5 iron so I just choke up some if I need to hit it shorter.

 

[PiratePenguin]

My irons are traditional weaker lofts, so my 4i is 24* and my 4hyb is 22*, which is replacing my 3i. So technically I do carry a 4i and 4h, but the lofts and distances are different so it isn't truly redundant to my bag/game. As long as they don't go the same distance I see no reason not to carry both if that's what works for you.

 

[Bridges]

I get about 15-20 yards extra with the hybrid. I hit it really well at the store, so i found a cheap on ebay to try. Just wasn't sure if maybe a 20* would better than having two 22* clubs

Id say thats perfect! Guessing you probably have about a 15-20 yards difference to your 18* hybrid right? I wouldnt change a thing.

Throwing out numbers here (not mine, just guesses)

4 iron (22*)- 185-190
4 hybrd (22*)- 200-205
2 hybrid (18*)- 215-220
3 wood (15*)- 230-235

I have a feeling that your numbers are similar to that and if so, I would not change a thing. The only reason I would drop the 4 iron or 4 hybrid would be if you hit them the exact same distance. Just my opinion though.

 

[IronForty]

If they go different distances, say 180 and 190, and your 3i goes 200, then I think you are OK. My 4i is making a swift exit now that Mashie M4 is in the bag!

 

[Bridges]

If they go different distances, say 180 and 190, and your 3i goes 200, then I think you are OK. My 4i is making a swift exit now that Mashie M4 is in the bag!

Skimmer

He doesnt carry a 3i. 4i, 22* hybrid then 18* hybrid. His 22* 4 hybrid goes 10-15 yards farther than his 22* 4 iron.

 

[Coachfrizz]

Bridges you just about exactly right with my distances. That's was kinda of the thinking behide trying it out.

 

[Bridges]

Bridges you just about exactly right with my distances. That's was kinda of the thinking behide trying it out.

I would just keep it the same then. Pretty much every golfer wants a 10-15 yard gap from 5i-3w wether it be 4i, 4h, 2h, 3w or 5h, 4h, 3h, 3w or just any varitation of that. Id say you have pretty much every gap covered.

 

[tnc200]

Is it bad to carry a 4 hybrid and a 4 iron? Only if it puts you over the 14 club limit. I'm in a similar scene, completely different clubs and I like em both. Hyb 22* 4i 23*