Is a 19 degree 2 Iron Hybrid the same as a 19 degree 5 Wood?

Question

I was just curious if they were the same and why they might be different.

Answer 1

Depends on the brand really and if the #2 hybrid is a true, "hybrid-iron" or is the hybrid larger in size than other hybrids.  

The #5 wood may have a longer shaft on it and .335 tip versus .370 tip for the irons and hybrid.  

Longer shaft equals more distance.

Answer 2

nope the loft angle may be the same but that doesn't mean it is the same club, they hit differnetly for one, the hybrid can hit like a wood or iron...the wood should only bit hit like a wood.  Not to mention the ball flight and distances may be different as well.

Answer 3

Chasyone,

No they are not the same. The hybrid should be heavier and have a larger shaft. Most woods have a .335 shaft, most irons have a .370 shaft and most hybrids have a .350 shaft. Although most hybrids do follow the iron lengths, ie; 2 iron would be 1 1/2" longer then a 5 iron. A # 2 hybrid would have about the same length as a 2 or 3 iron depending on where and who builds it.

Therefore, the # 2 hybrid is between 1 1/2" to 2 1/2" shorter then the 5 wood.

Hope this helps,

J

Answer 4

The wood will have more mass and distance.

Answer 5

Absolutely not,

Just because the angle is the same, that does not make these two clubs equal.  A 2iron hybrid is usually smaller with a lighter shaft, thus making it more accurate, causing lower ball flight, and usually lacks distance compared to a 5 wood.  The 5 wood has a bigger center of gravity, moment of inertia, heavier shafts (usually), and typically has a much higher ball flight.  However, usually you lose some accuracy with the 5 wood compared to the 2iron hybrid.  Just depends on the brand, shaft, and overall make of the club.