In our forums, our members have been discussing whether a 4-iron or 4-hybrid is a better option. WRXer ‘Writing Running’ says:

“I do not own a 4 iron. Rather, my bag contains a 4 hybrid and 5 through PW irons (Ping G410). I can move my 5 iron pretty well but am not in love with my hybrid — feels fickle, but yes easy to get off the ground.

I play my irons well. I am thinking of buying a 4 iron for shots from the rough at 190+ and for my push out game (play in heavily wooded fairways in the upper Midwest). What do others have in their bag that might help me make this decision? Thanks.”

And our members have been offering up their thoughts in our forum.

Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

• ChipNRun: “I’m unusual. I carry a 4H and a 4i. The 4i is tweaked: it has a parallel hosel, so I refitted it with a hybrid shaft; original was steel KBS Tour 90. I use my 4i as a driving iron, and for shots off the fairway from a good lie, especially into wind. Even with hybrid shaft, I get a lower, semi-stinger flight with lots of rollout. Caution: a 4i out of the rough can be iffy.”
• MattM97: “I play a 4i, and I’m comfortable with it, if you’re comfortable with a 5i then could get a 4i, other option is a 9 wood, but that’s if you’re comfortable and confident hitting woods especially off the deck, also not really a common option but it’s out there for sure.”
• pgarob: “I just added a TMB 4-iron. More forgiveness than the traditional 4-iron and just easier to hit. Play the T100s irons in 5-PW.”
• LeoLeo99: “I can hit my 4 iron off the tee but struggle with it off the deck and even off the tee it’s best for a fairway finder. Doesn’t go high enough to hold a green. Out with the 4 iron, in with the 7 wood. I really like my 7 wood and wish I bought it sooner. Hard to find in a stiff shaft but I’m glad I found it and bought it. Hybrids always went left for me. Hook city unless I really make a great swing and try to cut the ball. Never really sure where it’s going with the hybrid.”

Entire Thread: “4 iron? Or 5 through PW irons?”