What is important is what works for you. I don’t care if there is zero other players out there that share my set up. I only care that it fits my game. That said, I do like the idea of having multiple clubs to interchange within the set depending on course and weather conditions. I even do that with extra wedges to go from low bounce to high bounce grinds.

Yes of course but it's fun to hear other people's experiences. The bottom line is how it all works out on the course. I think the biggest challenge will be getting the gapping correct especially between the hybrid and 5 wood. It seems fewer and fewer people are carrying 3 and 4 irons these days. Having said that, there is something so satisfying when you hit a 3 iron pure.

Today’s 3 irons approach the loft of the 1 iron of the 70’s. And Lee Trevino said to hold a 1 iron in a lightening storm because even God can’t hit a 1 iron.

Nothing better than the feel of a pure shot. But if you find a hybrid that you can be more consistent, why not? On tour there are likely more 7 woods than 3 irons. In the bags. They’re at the top of their games and most are under 40.

This is where a good fitter can optimize your long clubs to maintain an efficient descent into greens. Trial and error without adding electronic readings is long on the error part.

I had my Titleist fitting for my irons about 4 months ago after being away from the sport for about 8 years. He liked my numbers with the 3 and 4 T250 irons but I also took us in that direction because I wanted to keep the long irons. Now my swing is coming back and much more consistent I feel like I can fine tune things a little more and give myself more options. (and make life easier) Back when I was young I carried a Taylor Made Burner Tour 2 iron and could absolutely stripe it. I'm not 30 anymore so those days are gone. I love the feel and ball flight of my 5 wood so really looking forward to exploring the hybrid route and see how that compares to the long irons and 5 wood. The possibility of going with a 7 wood over a hybrid is also an option.