Today from the Forums, we take a look at a discussion comparing the advantages of having either a hybrid or utility iron in the bag. WRXer, tsecor, asks for the pros and cons of each – and our members oblige, telling us which has worked best for them out on the course.

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.

• agolf1: “I think a lot depends on swing speed / how far you can carry this type of club, especially as you get in the low 20 degrees or below. They are still a lot more iron-like than anything else and require both a good strike and speed to keep the ball in the air long enough. I tried the Ping Crossovers (original and G400) and just thought it was too limited for me. Basically, only a tee shot club or need a perfect lie/stance on a cushy fairway. I have a 20-yard gap between a 7 wood (about 200) and a 25-degree iron (about 180, whatever number you want to call that club). I’ve thought about the smaller hybrids for this spot. Like TS3, Callaway Apex, etc.”
• Joelism: “I have a 21* hybrid and a 21* utility, totally different clubs. The utility is used mainly off the tee (Wilson Staff Tour Model) and is easy to hit. The hybrid is only really used from the fairway or rough, wouldn’t dream of attempting the utility from the rough. The hybrid goes higher and further in winter; I suspect when the fairways aren’t slushy mud, then the utility will roll further.”
• granata10: “I have tried a few driving irons, but I still hit my Callaway Apex hybrid better, its a more versatile and for a hybrid does not like to go left. For me its a height issue, I hit the hybrid higher, and it’s not a problem for me to lower the flight with the hybrid. I just don’t hit driving irons high enough.”
• mizunotpz: “Notice that a lot of the hybrid players saying they wouldn’t use the utility in the rough, but then you got a think again. I use my Ping Crossover G410 from the rough all the time. It’s just the perfect utility. Creates a lot of speed with it.”
• Stinger83: “For me, it’s a club that’s for specific conditions. Hard, dry, fast, windy conditions. Anything else I’ll take a hybrid. A hybrid for me is going to be more versatile from the fairway and definitely the rough. Modern hybrids don’t spin as much as they used to and hitting a “stinger” shot with them is not hard. Also, a lot of these DI’s are not as forgiving as they look. The only ones I have found that I like are Titleist TMB tour edge ironwood and the old Callaway apex ut.”

Entire Thread: “Hybrid vs Utility iron?”