One of these is incredible, don’t choose the wrong one! (All 24 degrees)

[@SpyroCarayannis]

Since you are (and rightfully so), a fan of shortening the shaft length in general for longer clubs, having forgiving driving irons (like the Taylormade P DHY) as part of the test would be great to see. I use the 3 iron and 4 iron Taylormade P DHY and have had great success, especially when it comes to balancing distance with control. I believe when it comes to shaft length, driving irons have the shortest length vs hybrid or fairway wood equivalents. Thanks for the video!!!

[@seansack609]

I feel the Hybrid provides the perfect middle ground. Ball speed, forgiveness (from any lie) and versatility for shot shaping. The confidence of the shorter shaft over the 9 wood.The results for me are in it's consistency. Great work as always Andy!

[@CatGPT_]

i tipped my 9wood shaft 1.5" shorter. Works a charm.

[@shanejones8884]

I hook the hell out of hybrids, so they’re out, I hit a 5-iron pretty well, but a 9-wood is an option. Callaway does make both 9 and 11 woods Andy, just so you know.😊

[@Jeff.Slavich]

Love these "side by side" comparisons. Well done.

[@mattforst6591]

Carry 14 clubs. I have the 5 hybrid and 9 wood. The 9 wood is shorter than 5 hybrid but longer than my 6 iron. More important, 9 wood allows me to get over tall trees after an errant drive, and get over bunkers right in front of the green without rolling of the back. It's a great club.

[@injuredtabletennisplayer1474]

May have to look into a 9 myself.

[@toehold57]

A 9 wood, along with the 7 wood, has been a revelation and a massive improvement in my bag. So easy to hit, even from the rough. They’ve become my go to clubs for 180-200yd shots (I’m at altitude). Forget the long irons, I’m not strong enough anymore. I’m considering an 11 wood but they’re harder to find in a local shop.

[@ronj9460]

11 and 13 woods are available on line. Try a little browsing for them, good luck.

[@johnatchley9754]

I have Callaway Epic 7W and Callaway Paradym 9W and 11W. Longest iron 7. Think Callaway may offer more 11W than other brands. Check their lines, and also Callaway Pre-owned where you may find one in as new condition.

[@ianburton9223]

I've had a 5 hybrid in my bag for years - it's my most reliable performer. Admire the simple rational "data-driven" presentation - good work.

[@SABjork]

I always love your videos. Very factual and fair. On your advice, prior, I substituted my 4, 5 and 6 irons for Hybrids. With an easier swing I found more control and greater consistency. The confidence gained with the larger head cannot be overlooked and produced great results for me. Another favorable aspect of the hybrid is how well it performs from rough and hardpan versus the same-lofted irons or fairway woods (I assume that is why they are called "fairway" woods because they only work in the fairway :).

[@mattmershon3542]

Fell in love with my 20 degree Callaway Heavenwood. Tried a 9 wood but never liked it. Much prefer my 24 degree Rogue ST 4 hybrid. Love the square toe but afraid that’s going out of style.

[@TheEoinHoward]

Another concise and factual comparison that covers a problem area for lots of people! Great channel as always 👏

[@TheAverageGolfer]

Thank you

[@injuredtabletennisplayer1474]

I already carry 6 through 3 hybrids. Good advice.

[@wessims3412]

At age 61 I’ve retired the 4 & 5 irons from my bag and added Titleist TSR2 4 & 5 hybrids with great joy and results. And just recently I picked up a Ping G430 6 hybrid to replace my existing 6 iron. I may leave the six iron in the bag still, and remove one of my wedges, which I have too many of you, which ever is suitable for any particular situation. First time I am going to be trying out a Ping hybrid, so we will see how that pans out. I’m expecting great results. Great video on these clubs. I agree with all the data. It’s all spot on.

[@jackwest5295]

I'm carrying the Ping G430 9 WOOD. and the G430 -6 Hybrid..soft regular shafts Alta-CB.. they are super consistent.

[@doonaree999]

Great thought provoking video. The only other club to throw into the mix is the 5 Hybrid Iron. Long iron range is where the Hybrid Irons are very competitive, and whilst I accept that the shorter Hybrid Irons can make shaping shots difficult, the long irons are good at launching the ball consistently.

[@kenlietp]

great analysis, I still use a 5 iron to land on the green without the ball running off too much, but I do have a 3i hybrid to carry distance across water or hazrds. The hybrid also seems more versatile than the wood on various lie conditions like rough and bunkers cheers.

[@kenmorbey676]

Great video Andy. I think it shows the key and what so many amateurs don’t appreciate is knowing your lofts and distance with each club. You still so many Driver, 1 or 2 fairways and a hybrid with no real understanding of the gaps and characteristics. From my own experience was already a convert to 5 hybrid more for the consistency and lack of drop in bad shots than 5 iron initially without bug changes to distance between a good 5i and 5h. With this in mind and having concerns. Around 6 iron I started experimenting with 6h expedition to replace it in the bag. However with a good summer my end of season bag looks somewhat different to expectations as my strike improved. PXG Gen2 21 Degree 7 wood 195-210 Ping G410 22 degree 4h 185-195 Ping G 26 degree 5 h. 175-185 Ping G410 30 degree 6h. 165-175 Ping S56 6i (30 degree). 155-165 The gap between 6i and 5 h became a clear club. As I type I’m waiting for a G410 5h to arrive that I couldn’t resist. I’m sure many will see the 7w and 4h and think they are too close but because of course set up and wind conditions at my home course it works for me. Plus with adjustability now I can change for different courses. And blimey a 23 degree 5 iron is whole club more than my slot in the bag whether it’s iron or hybrid 🤣🤣 But again underline the importance of knowing what you use

[@GreggGiblin-sy5og]

9 wood for me as of a couple of weeks ago. It immediately became my favorite club. I'll probably get an 11 wood.

[@JR-xn4gl]

Interesting timing. I just ordered the 5i for my set of irons. I did this because I'm finding that (although I hated it at one time) my 6i is becoming my rescue club. It seems to work better for me getting the ball out of the longish rough and when I need to get some forward progress going out of the shortish rough or on the fairway, I'm able to get the ball up and away (sometimes even in the correct direction!) The next longest club I'm finding to be my friend is my 7w off the fairway and then the 5w. My 4 hybrid doesn't seem to want to rescue me out of the rough and we've not gotten along much yet on the fairway, but it has become my go-to club when chipping from a bit of distance off the green! I'm counting on my 5i to give me the comfort of my 6i but with a bit more distance. All this said, I'm still hoping to add some competence with my 4 hybrid. Very helpful vid as always.

[@nigelphillips2846]

Been playing a 24* hybrid for years but just recently started to use a couple of the ELEVEN hybrids as well a 7 and 8.The confidence they give me is fantastic my game has improved dramatically although i get a lot of stick from the lads for carrying more woods than irons. But who cares when i pick up the money!!

[@gordonmckay914]

I like your video comparison. I have been looking for a 24 or 25 degree club. My choice would be the 9 wood. I seem to hit hybrids to the left especially the lower lofted ones. 69 years old.

[@davidmbarr9255]

Hybrid all day. Versatility. This video prompted me to conduct a similar test, but with 3, 4 and 5 hybrid. As a slower swing player all averaged about the same distance - just how they got there was different and how consistent they were. Good to know I can confidently leave two of these clubs out of my bag.

[@ryang5230]

I have a 5 hybrid in my bag and what you don't get from testing indoors is how much easier it is to hit out of the semi-rough. BUT I find it much easier to hit a 5-iron straight off the tee, which is why both are in my bag.

[@justinstephenson9360]

Great video covering the options on that tricky area for us average golfers namely what is the longest iron we should carry and filling the gap between that and your longest fairway wood Please remember though that there are different designs of hybrid, some of which are easier to launch than others, some of which are almost fairway woods. I will always take consistency and control over distance, but depending on where you play you may need to take into account how the clubs will perform in the wind.

[@tian0909]

I added 7w to my bag one month ago, and it has been my favorite and most confident club. The forgiveness and stopping power for a 200y shot is money. Plan to try the 9 wood, and I guess my only complaint about switching long iron with fairway wood is the cost, particularly in matching the aftermarket shaft.

[@seanconnors7639]

9W and 11W are 2 of my favorite clubs in the bag. Easy Peasy!!

[@chrisengland1]

I bought all 3 so I had the choice 😁 use the 5H most as adjustable and great in rough

[@richardsiles8206]

My clubs are a few years older. my 7 wood is 24 degrees and works great- my 22 4 hy brid teams up with it and my 16 degree 3 hybrid. Newer clubs now have less loft-

[@edom4080]

For this distance range, I would like to suggest going with the club that gives you the most diversity. Think of it as a utility club. Do we really need all these wedges and clubs in our bags especially if you walk and carry. So my first choice would be to pick the club that does the most for you..has the most variety and then fill in your set around that. For me that is a 5 wood..I go 3 wood, 5 wood, 4 iron. I hit a high ball). I like chipping with it sometimes...It is better out of the rough than a hybrid...I can make it go a variety of distances and trajectories just by choking up to some degree.

[@randallpennington5976]

If F Couples longest iron is a 7 then all us amateurs should copy!

[@gretelroberts587]

Great video. I love hybrids and carry a 4, 5 and 7 hybrid. Like you I have some consistency issues with fairway woods, but carry a 5 wood when distance is an issue or sometimes off the tee. Thanks for your videos.

[@davidchipman7612]

5,7,9 wood for me also carry a 6 hybrid best thing I’ve done for my game

[@johnatchley9754]

A comparison that has become timely and very important. There are top pros carrying 9 woods. The critical factor is peak height and descent angle to get balls over water or green front bunkers and stop dead on small firm fast greens. At your 80+ swing speed Andy, a 5 iron is just barely okay with descent angle 41-42 degrees. I can see where the hybrid works best for you. But if you run the same test at 70mph swing speed, it becomes starkly clear that 5 iron is no longer a good choice, while the hybrid is okay but closer to borderline and the 9W with higher descent angle looks better. I am in that lower swing speed and carry a 21 deg 7W, 24 deg 9W and 27 deg 11W. Last iron is a 7.

[@josephdubiel7129]

I keep a nice assortment of Ping woods and hybrids in the bag. I play with them all day long. Good review Andy !

[@TheAverageGolfer]

Great options

[@stephenshaw7980]

I use a 3 and 4 hybrid and love them. I tried a 5 hybrid but wasn’t comfortable looking down at it, it didn’t give me any confidence, all I could think about was going straight under the ball with it, there was too much loft for a thin club. My longest iron is 6 iron Ping G430, I probably have a gap between the 6 iron and 4 hybrid but for the occasion I have that distance then I try to hit the 4 hybrid soft

[@TheAverageGolfer]

That’s interesting, I have to say I find it one of the most confident clubs I play, that’s why we are all different 👍

[@wks4511]

I'm starting to transition to a 5 and 7 Wood as opposed to long irons. Amazing what getting old does to your golf game.

[@TheAverageGolfer]

With age comes wisdom

[@bhughes1986]

I’m 38 and use these clubs 😂

[@peterhammer6915]

@@bhughes1986 I am 66 next month and still carry all irons down to 5-iron. Just bought a new Wilson 3-iron. It fits perfectly as a 200y club between 5 iron and 5-wood.

[@bhughes1986]

@@peterhammer6915 better man than I. I ditched the 5i - 5/7 woods, 5 hybrid then 6i down. Something to be said for a 7 wood. Such fun to hit.

[@MarvinofMars]

My bag 5 hybrid 7wood then a 5 wood for the winter, Autumn, Spring 3W summer period. I had the exact same issue with irons, I changed the swing weight from D2/3 to D0/1 for my 6i, 5i and 4i. The 4i and 5i I pulled the steel shafts and swapped to 80gram graphite stiff form 110gram steel. ALL my 4i, 5i, and 6i have the same club lengths, improved my club speed by 5 mph. Iron shafts past 38.5inch I lose control enough of the heads to be of value. I take the 7wood over the 4 iron all day long. ( i love using long irons but avoid during club comp events ) & Wood I used a ( tip) cut down driver shaft ( r flex) at 42inch so flex is . Allows for much lower launch/ spin, but the carry and accuracy is excellent. I see tour players now use the same concept

[@michaelgregg6174]

Great video very insightful keep it up

[@TheAverageGolfer]

Thanks Michael

[@retired8123]

I use 21 degree 7 wood, 27 degree hybrid then 6 iron (29 degrees). Since hybrids spin less than woods and irons and it has a longer shaft than a 5 iron ,it sits right between the distance of my 7 wood and 6 iron perfectly. 7 wood 175-180yds, 27* hybrid 160-165 yds, 6 iron 150 yds

[@leonardblush2557]

5i (mine is 23 deg): Most satisfying when done right. Problem is too many "wrongs". It usually stays home. 5h (25 deg): Highest for me off of the deck, but it hooks too often, especially off the tee. Mostly use it for odd jobs- fairway traps, certain lies, certain chips. 9w (24)- Rarely a bad one, goes a few yards more, but I need to get it higher and more precise on approach shots. It's the noob of the group. Great for chipping on the fringe when off off the putting surface by 3-6 feet. 5h works better for chips that are longer or in taller cut. Definitely more trustworthy off of the tee than the 5h. I'm a fit 71 year old. (Not as fit as Mr. Player at that age.🙂)

[@norgerepairs8687]

Two points to consider: 1) can you as a club golfer GENUINELY play scratch golf ??? 2) If you constantly play courses with par-4's at a distance of 450 yards ----- will you have the accuracy from 200 yards for GIR ??? As a club golfer; any par-4 around 450 should be viewed as a drive & two irons into the green. Knowing your own personal yardages ----- with accuracy ----- is key. I personally enjoy playing in the fairways and hitting greens with irons.

[@nojosm]

Interesting video Andy,

[@EagleJim62]

I've gone with the 5 hybrid and couldn't be happier. My next club is a 4 hybrid then a 5 wood. I feel the 7 wood or 9 wood would just too high for me. I can understand why some would choose the woods though.

[@ricksc7964]

Added 5h, 9W and 5W Ping G430 for perfect gapping from 180 to 210 yards for long par 3s, fairway and rough lies.

[@bruceseaman6592]

Gota XXIO 9 wood,best club in my bag,even great out of fairway bunkers

[@1500Fr33]

Another great video. I carry a 5,7,9 wood and a 6,7 hybrid into 7 iron. I know beyond a 7 iron I have a 9/10 chance of covering the carry distance I want vs a 4-6/10 with a 6/5/4/3 iron. Why make golf more difficult for yourself when these clubs are out there now?

[@paulstephenson5815]

I’ve got a 7 wood but I’m thinking of going 4 and 5 hybrid as I feel I can just swing with hybrids and the club does the rest . Your never stopping a 4 and 5 iron on greens in summer

[@TheAverageGolfer]

It’s definitely a route that I am personally appreciating

[@andrewrudzinski5653]

I have a cobra 3 hybrid and ping 7 wood. The ping 7 wood is 100x better than the erratic hybrid. 7 wood is my 2nd favorite club. Highly recommend to anyone. 200 club

[@johnnewman7605]

😮5 hybrid as works from all areas

[@peterhammer6915]

I would choose the 5-iron every day of the week. But rather a more sleeky profile like Callaway CB, ZX7 or T150.

[@Rick-yp3jl]

What's your swing speed?

[@peterhammer6915]

@ 7-iron about 83 to 85mph. No problem stopping on greens.

[@martincolton32]

5H is the one for me.

[@colBe-ex9re]

Interesting that the run out after carry was longer with 5 iron than both woods. 14 yards rather than 10 approx for the woods. It might sit down quicker on a green but there’s a question.

[@Hedgie-zq4wf]

Everyone do themselves a favour and get a Srixon ZU 85 5 or 6 iron......you can thank me later. It's the ideal versatility club. It has a forged face so feels decent.....it has plenty of mass behind the face & the wider sole which makes it uber forgiving. I have tried hybrids and even have a 7 wood, neither of those can displace my ZU85. I don;t always use it, just in trickier lies or when I'm not swinging my own 5 or 6 irons that well. It's just the dogs danglies 🙂

[@azahansafetyman1161]

This is a debate I'm having currently. 5 iron is used for rescuing shots under the branches But recently I feel I need something to carry around 160m to fly above 25m trees The 6 iron barely makes it 😅

[@paulmcgee1867]

No 5 iron for me woods 5,7,9 and a hybrid

[@willemflach9834]

Excellent video and insightful information Andy. Really appreciate your professionalism. Do you think you would similar results off the tee? If you simply wanted to get into the fairway off the tee and didn’t want to use a driver or 3 wood as your normal distance would land you in trouble, which of these would you take off the tee to go a maximum of 180 yards?

[@TheAverageGolfer]

I think I would still choose the 5h but could possibly hit the 9w a little further, I think a 7w might be a better choice from the tee

[@willemflach9834]

Thank you for the quick response Andy.

[@JamSoupMusicLols]

Need to hit some clubs first but for the next bag rework i was thinking of going 7 wood into 5h or 4h into 9w Doesnt feel right to use both 4h & 5h

[@GOLFADDICT65]

great review Andy well done I am gonna order the ELEVENS HYBRID IRONS and give them a go i hit my hybrids really well now so i think it will be a good fit i am 59 and want something future proof am about a 7 handi cap will order 3 - PW so then i should only need a driver and a 4 wood add a couple Elevens wedges 50 / 55 and a PXG putter and Bobs your uncle what are your thoughts of this set up ? thx Andy cheers from Canada

[@TheAverageGolfer]

If you enjoy hitting hybrids then why not

[@GOLFADDICT65]

@@TheAverageGolfer Thx Andy thats what i was thinking ...why make the game hard right ? if ya can make it easier its a no brainer i figure.... love your channel

[@loutennant99]

Dropped the 5 wood ages ago once id dropped ego and tradition, so much better

[@junksly8867]

I guess I don't understand - your clubhead speed with the other clubs is nearly 10 mph faster. Of course you are going to hit those better. What would happen if you did a graphite shaft with the 5 iron?

[@TheAverageGolfer]

Your confusing club head speed with ball speed, the 5 hybrid and 5 iron have the same club head speed and the 9w is faster due to The longer shaft

[@junksly8867]

@TheAverageGolfer I must have been looking at the wrong number - it looked like your five iron shots were CHS in the upper 70s/low 80s, and the hybrid and wood were upper 80s. My mistake - thanks for clarifying. Love your work by the way!

[@iainverigin4708]

Using 7w and 5 hybrid. Ping g425

[@Milton_Andrew]

Good luck if you’re a lefty…

[@lawrencebogar6136]

It took a year to find a LH 7 wood. A 9 wood? They'll be playing golf on Mars 1st.

[@douglaskraft4906]

I had the same problem being a leftie, the solution is making your own. I had an 11 wood, great out of the sand 100 to 140 yards.

[@paulmcgee1867]

@@lawrencebogar6136ping certainly have them in left handed