Utility Iron vs Hybrid

[KCSmitty]

Looking for thoughts, feedback, pro's vs cons.

I currently need to fill a 3-4i spot (21-23°). Torn between the versatility of a hybrid or playability of a utility iron.

I'm currently hovering around a 12hdcp. Playing the Callaway Mavrik Pro irons and hit the 5i well but it's a relatively "one trick pony". Playing in Kansas, I'm constantly battling the wind. Currently have a 2hybrid, I hit really well. Yardage is about 235ish and can shape it some.

Thanks all for the feedback.

 

[Templet0n]

The first question I would ask is how do you think you will use this club the most?

 

[lamarizpan]

If you find you are unsure, look at the Taylor made gapr mid. Great cross between both

 

[Molten]

I'd say hybrid for the ease of use and excellent versatility.

 

[KCSmitty]

The first question I would ask is how do you think you will use this club the most?

I find myself needing it for "creative" shots. Example- yesterday I had a 190yrd, par 3, dead into the wind. I have a high trajectory so my 5i was out of the question. Next club I carry is a 2hybrid. Chocked down, hit a good shot but it was long.

 

[BigMac]

I lean toward hybrid just because I don't hit utility irons well. With that said, maybe consider a Mavrik 5H. I had the 5H and then 6i-AW, and had to add the 5i to my set because there was almost a 20-yard gap between my 6i and 5H - the 5H plays about 10 yards longer than a 5i for me, right around 4i length (if I could hit a 4i).

 

[YukonLiving]

I was battling this same question. I have two hybrids that I’m just not in love with.

I ended up finding a cheap Adams DHY (I’d consider it a pre-GAPR) that I’m going to build up and try. Hoping it’s a nice mix of both at 24*.

 

[KCSmitty]

I lean toward hybrid just because I don't hit utility irons well. With that said, maybe consider a Mavrik 5H. I had the 5H and then 6i-AW, and had to add the 5i to my set because there was almost a 20-yard gap between my 6i and 5H - the 5H plays about 10 yards longer than a 5i for me, right around 4i length (if I could hit a 4i).

Distance gaping will be off a bit in a perfect world and conditions. But it's just more options.

 

[Jman]

I used to be a hybo guy in the 22 spot, but I get more use out of the 4U than I did that, but it’s all about how you plan on using it.

 

[scott.french3]

I went with the hybrid. Very happy!

 

[JohnSinVA]

I find myself needing it for "creative" shots. Example- yesterday I had a 190yrd, par 3, dead into the wind. I have a high trajectory so my 5i was out of the question. Next club I carry is a 2hybrid. Chocked down, hit a good shot but it was long.

If you have no problem elevating the ball I say go utility.

 

[baylrballa]

3 hybo
4 utility

 

[Roadrunner]

It all depends on your comfort level with a 4i. I tried a UHX 4i (basically a utility 4i), and although it's great off the tee and good fairway lies, I cannot hit that club on either an iffy lie or out of the rough. I switched back to a 4h mainly because I know I can use it at any time on the course.

 

[ORT]

Ditched the hybrids at the beginning of the season for a gapr lo 2 and 3. I feel like I can do a lot more with a utility iron over a hybrid.

 

[OldandStiff]

Currently have a 2hybrid, I hit really well. Yardage is about 235ish and can shape it some.

I feel like that's your answer. It sounds like a club you'd do well with in the next spot.

 

[Jmk202]

Since I started playing always had a hybrid, but starting to wonder about a utility/driving iron. Playing in Texas winds could be kinda nice to have a low flying rocket launcher.

But I hit my 3H really well so maybe I shouldn't mess with it