Utility Iron Vs. Long Irons

[DataDude]

Utility irons are generally pitched as a better players iron or a driving iron, but as they are increasingly being offered in 4 & 5 and sometimes even 6 irons they really don't fit this bill anymore. My question is are these clubs more forgiving than a typical set 4 iron and 5 iron? What is the comparison between a GI long iron vs a Utility iron in say a 4 or 5 iron. I assume that a hybrid is more forgiving than a utility iron, but what is the comparison like there? I guess if anyone could give me their experience with a utility 4 iron or 5 iron I would love to hear it. I really like my Titleist 818 H2 17* 2 hybrid so I am not looking for something that low lofted, but I have trouble hitting my 4 iron without hooking and thought I might replace that and/or my 5 iron with a utility iron.

 

[JB]

It will really depend on the brand and line of clubs. You will see tech used such as hollow body, etc but that has stretched to irons as well.

 

[DMoney79]

I have fallen in love with my G400 Crossover 3 whatever it’s called hybrid/driving iron. It gets the ball up like a hybrid but I also can hit it low like an iron it’s an awesome club.


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[hkphooey00]

My question is are these clubs more forgiving than a typical set 4 iron and 5 iron? What is the comparison between a GI long iron vs a Utility iron in say a 4 or 5 iron.

I have Ping G 4-Crossover 21*. It launches longer, way higher and much more forgiving on mishits (direction and distance) than my 4 iron. I find it also anti-hook for me. I am also much more consistent with it than my old 4 Callaway Big Bertha Hybrid. Only negative is the sound and feel of a hollow body iron.

 

[NullNomad]

I just started this journey, research and a few bay sessions, recently. I feel comfortable hitting my 3i and 4i, but from a distance perspective they are the same, about 170 yds. I can't STAND hitting hybrids. I have tried for years and it's never been good for me. Way more confident over my long irons without a doubt. So far I'm liking the feel of the Ping Crossover 3. Lots of pop, great height/distance, and forgiving which is something I really need. I don't see myself replacing anything other than my 3i. Maybe the 4, but I feel pretty good about it at the moment.

At the end of the day, I think it comes down to just trying it out and gaming what works for you, regardless of what or who the club was designed for.

 

[TwoStepsUp]

As I have posted on other threads, I am another happy user of the Ping G400 Crossover 3 iron. I also am much more comfortable with long irons than hybrids, so this has filled a big hole in my bag. It REALLY wants to go long and straight if you give it a chance.

 

[NullNomad]

As I have posted on other threads, I am another happy user of the Ping G400 Crossover 3 iron. I also am much more comfortable with long irons than hybrids, so this has filled a big hole in my bag. It REALLY wants to go long and straight if you give it a chance.

I have no doubt I will get one in my bag as soon as I can butter up the CFO. I was inches from offering to buy the demo at the store because they didn't have it in the flex I needed on the shelf.

 

[JMB3]

Since purchasing the z565 irons, I've added a 4 iron and a u65 3. In my limited experience with both, I've had good and bad moments. The u65 has a hollow body, which does help to elevate the ball. But it's also longer, I believe, than the set 3 iron. I'm sticking with the 4 hybrid for now, but I may switch to the u65 once I become more used to the length.