What lofted hybrid golf club replaces the 4 iron?
I have several hybrid golf clubs that were given to me and I want to know which one would be the 4 iron replacement?
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The 4 hybrid? Both of my hybrids have numbers on them for which iron they replace.
here’s an approximation of loft for a typical 4 hybrid: 23-24 degrees
4 iron loft = about 24 degrees
these will vary among different brands.
The key with hybrids is to actually use them on the course or the range to make sure they actually cover the distance you need covered. It is near impossible to know with certainty how far they are going to go based on loft, length, shaft material and flex.
I use steel shafts in my hybrids so they more closely match the irons they are replacing. That way the length is similar so you don’t get extra distance because the shaft is longer. However, even accounting for that I still need to take a hybrid out and see what it actually does in flight.
I’m certain there are lots of people with huge yardage gaps between their 4h and 5i when the loft alone says it should be only about 10 yards different.
Scratch is right. Golf Magazine did a hybrid test a while back (Oct. 08) that confirmed that a 4 hybrid will fly farther than a 4 iron- and they were both similar lofts. Hot Stix, who did the test, confirmed that it’s because a hybrid allows the wrists to cock more. This creates more lag, and improved leverage at impact.
Definitely look more at yardage gaps instead of lofts. You may wind up with a 23* four iron and hybrid, but have the 10-15 yard increment between clubs that is favored by most golfers.