[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I don't see replacing a 3 wood with a hybrid. lowest lofted hybrid that I know of it 15 degrees. The average 3 wood is 15 degrees. Because of the shorter, stiffer shaft, the 15 degree hybrid wouldn't go as far or as high as a three wood.

Most players wouldn't get a 15 degree hybrid off the ground.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

NOT.

A one or two iron is much harder to hit.........no matter what sex you identify with.

The only irons that come in many new sets of clubs are the 7, 8, 9, and wedge.

If you really want a one-iron, it would most likely be a custom order.

[Two Bills]

Woods 3 and 5, (I drive with the 3, so no driver) and irons 3 to 9. plus various lofted wedges.
I drive an ICE car as well.
No Hybrids in my life at all.

[Larchap49]

Originally Posted by John Mayes

What are everyone’s preference and why? I’ve been using hybrids for 5 or 6 years but miss a 3 wood occasionally. What are your thoughts?

Put a 3 wood in the bag. What's stopping you? Works great if you can't hit a driver straight on a par 4. or for me anything 170 or longer

[justjim]

Special ordered a Callaway 4 wood and put my 3 wood in the garage. One of the best golfing moves I ever made. My other favorite club is my Callaway 7 wood. Play Callaway irons with senior shafts. Carry two hybrids 5 and 7. Lately I’ve been trying a 9 and 11 wood a friend made for me. Putter is a Cleveland. As you age, most of us lose the ability to hit the long irons.

[guitarguy]

Listened to a podcast yesterday with a data analyst from Arccos. They now have more than 660 million shots in their database. First comparison was 4 iron, 4 hybrid, or 7 wood. The data shows For most golfers 7 wood worked the best, more accurate and longer shots (fewer misses). 4 hybrid came is second. Many tour pros are using 7 woods.
5 wood was preferred over 3 wood due to launch height and fewer misses.
Some pros occasionally use a 9 wood, Dustin Johnson for one.
If you are not familiar with Arccos golf google it.