How far should you be able to hit a 5 hybrid?

The 5-iron and 5-hybrid ranges are 150 to 200 yards for men and 115 to 160 yards for women, while the 6-iron or 6-hybrid ranges are 140 to 190 yards for men and 110 to 150 yards for women.

What hybrid takes the place of a 5 iron?

A typical 5-iron loft is between 27 degrees and 28 degrees and is best replaced with a 24-27 degree hybrid.

Does a hybrid 5 go further than a 5 iron?

Simply swapping out a 5-iron with a 5 hybrid may not be the best option. In general, the hybrid will travel a little further than an iron of the same loft. So you should first look at the loft of the club you are replacing and try to find a hybrid that is the same or a degree or two more lofted.

Is a 5 hybrid a good club?

A 5 hybrid is much easier to master. It is a forgiving club that even beginners can handle. 4 irons (and all irons 1-4) are challenging to learn and even some professionals shy away from these clubs.

Do you need a hybrid for a 5 iron?

Remember, just because you remove a 5-iron from your bag it doesn’t automatically mean you need a #5 hybrid to replace it. It’s really important to get a good distance gap between your longest iron and highest loft fairway wood, which might mean going for #4H instead.

What’s the carry distance on a 5 iron?

The maximum carry distance a golfer can hit a ball with a particular club will vary widely, depending on the golfer’s experience and skill. However, you will add between 5 and 8 yards to the carry distance with a hybrid with a similar launch angle.

Which is easier to hit, a hybrid or a long iron?

Without doubt hybrids are easier to hit consistently from the turf than long irons, and they’ve rightly already replaced the 3-iron and 4-iron in many club golfers’ bags. Hybrids can be found in plenty of tour pro’s bags, too; remember that second shot Jordan Spieth hit on the 13th in the final round at Augusta?

What’s the loft of a hybrid 3 iron?

For example, a hybrid-3 might have a loft of a 21 degrees, similar to a 3 wood and a 3 iron. The smaller club size and the way is weighted means the hybrid is better able to dig a ball out of the rough. The table below shows indicative distances for hybrid clubs.