Cavity back irons VS. hybrid irons?

Question

Is the hybrid irons actually easier to hit than a cavity back?

Answer 1

For us average players the center of gravity position in a cavity back is superior to a blade iron, just as the hybrid is superior to the cavity back. It might or might not be easier to hit depending on the club model, but it's certainly more forgiving.

Answer 2

I think hybrids are better and since I see more professionals beginning to add the hybrids to their bag it seems to be true.  I'm in my mid fifties, play twice a month, and  play to a 6 handicap.  I have replaced my 3, 4, and 5 irons with hybrids.  My average shot with the hybrid is just about as good as my best possible shot with the cavity back irons.  They hybrids are just more forgiving and even a bad mishit still plays well.  I also replaced my 15 degree 3 wood with a 13 degree hybrid.  I don't get quite the same distance but a lot more control and the mishits are still playable.

Of the folks I play with, everyone who has tried the hybrids have stayed with them.  They are not just for older folks - even the pros are starting to put them in their bag.

Answer 3

I will swear by my 3h and 4h giving me more control and distance than the 3 and 4 irons I tool out of the bag.  The 3h goes straight, 190-200.  The previous 3 iron went 190, but would fade to the right all of the time.  Especially out of the rough, they are consistently better than my irons.  I'm even thinking about changing my 5 iron to a 5 hybrid this year.  

(Current irons are Ping, current hybrids are Ben Hogan)  It's not the quality of the iron / hybrid.  It's the design of the clubs, and the confidence they breed.

Answer 4

I think so- more control.