19* Hybrid VS 19* Utility Iron - WHATS THE RIGHT CLUB FOR YOU?

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In this YouTube video I take a look at the TaylorMade Stealth Rescue & TaylorMade Stealth DHY Utility Iron....both the same loft of 19 degrees but do they performance the same? We take a look at the different in golf ball flight, spin & distance! These golf clubs are clubs you will probably put in your golf bag but which one? Choose a club to suit your golf swing and golf game plus the ball flight you like to see.

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[JohnUssher-jkqo]

Utility irons have been a game changer for me in my long game. I just cannot hit a Hybrid to save myself. I don't know what it is, but easily the most inconsistent type of club I've ever used. No worries with a fairway wood, but a hybrid, for me, is an altogether different story. Absolutely love my utilities though. Super forgiving, feel natural to hit, and I get the consistency that i definitely did not get out of a Hybrid, and don't 100% trust myself with a fairway wood (although my 5 wood isn't going anywhere soon). There's a stigma about them I think, because of the traditional bladed 2 iron fears, but I recommend any golfer who wants to try another approach to their long game to give one a go. I'm a high handicapper, and these are some of my best struck, most consistent clubs. Love em.

[Eaglez]

As a super senior with an 11.4 index, I play hybrids. The main reason is slower swing speed. I have been playing golf for more than 60 years and by changing the position of the ball in my stance, I can still hit that lower shot with more run out with a hybrid. The iron does not give you the versatility of being able to hit the ball high when needed.

[justinjesso]

I'm a beginner and I'm putting together a bag. I wasn't sure if I should keep the driving iron but now I understand the utility of having one. Very clear instruction, thank you!

[bobbrown]

I believe most players would prefer to play the utility iron if they could, but then the reality of the numbers and ease of use kick in and the hybrid wins out for many of us. The utility iron does look cool in the bag though and brings a certain comfort level to many players when they look down at it. Very informative review for those comsidering one vs. the other.

[The_Tokoloshe]

Michael, you are definitely the most objective equipment reviewer on YouTube, thanks

[michaelgarden]

The utility club is a nice choice on windy days. Favor hybrid on the days when there's less wind.

[harleywood]

It may be interesting to compare a 3 hybrid with a 7 fairway wood

[MichaelM-tosg]

Definitely a utility iron player, mostly for versatility. I play the Srixon U85 20*, weakened to 21.5* with the oe Recoil shaft replaced w/Ventus Blue 9X @1/2” over. It’s a club I can hit low draw, high fade or a straight bomber. It’s not an approach club very often, mostly off tee as my home courses are notorious for afternoon winds.

I really like the club, has good turf interaction when I do hit from fairway. It gaps perfectly with my Miura 501’s and my 3-wood, set at 15.75*. I’ve tried fitting in a 19* fairway wood but I’m just not confident enough with it and tends to fly very high.

I don’t play hybrids because they go left too often and for me it’s much harder to hit a high fade than with the U85. My home courses it should be said are narrow tall conifer lined fairways.

I am curious why you chose the DHY version, not the UDI. DHY looks kinda clunky and while likely offering more forgiveness, I would think the UDI, with more forward moi, would be a more versatile and workable option.

Thanks for another terrific vid.

[Xanne]

I have hcp about 28. The DHY club is probably to difficult for me in theory. But I love it. Have a 5, and I strike it more consistent than my hybrid. In fact I’m now leaving my hybrid at home. Thinking about a 4 DHY also 😁

[Wolfhound-]

I use both more for flight less for gapping - 2i in headwinds and rollout, 4hybrid with wind and carry over bunkers.

[lyndon]

Very different clubs. Use my dhy as a long iron replacement, gives more forgiveness, height and stop. Hybrid is much more foregiving from dodgy lies tho, hence why it’s still in the bag.

[kingoftheheath]

I've recently put a 2 iron (Mizuno pro fli hi, 16.5) and a sim2 rescue (19.5) in the bag. Love them both. 2 iron is for off the tee and a fairway finder, it goes lower and has tight dispersion, a good hit will get it out there 250 yards total. The hybrid goes higher and is easier to work left or right, shots into par 5s and long par 4s. Just got to figure out gapping because the sim2 goes a good 10 yards further than my old hybrid (220 carry) meaning I've got a slightly bigger gap than I'd like between 4 iron (195 carry) and hybrid. Might dial it back a degree and/or figure out how to take 10yards off it throughy swing. I tell you what though, because I've struggled with fairway woodsy limit on approaches had been 215 up to now, it's amazing to be able to hit 240 into a green with the new hybrid!

[klaymoon]

Great video! Love to see you try Stealth DHY iron from the rough.

[marccoos]

I play at a course that is regularly windy so I definitely need a utility iron as my hybrid flight is to high and stalls in the air.

[bobpegram]

I agree with you on the effect of wind. If I were playing a windy course I would have a long iton in the bag (or substitute a 2 hybrid for the 3 hybrid). If I were playing a non-windy course, especially with traps around the greens, I would use the 3 hybrid instead, assuming the course called for that length shot into at least one green. I don't use strongly hook biased hybrids since I have trouble controlling draw shots. I use neutral flight hybrids. I don't use fade biased hybrids either since I tend to fade the ball anyway.

[MrYoliss]

I think the utility would be my choice
The shorter clubs are easier for me to make a good strike
I like a lower flight unless I’m around the green
Great video
Thx

[MRKY]

I hit driver quite high on a windy links course, the 2i off the tee, into the wind would be amazing!

[nv]

great video Mike....love the information here. I have always used a hybrid but I am going to start looking at the 3 or 2 driving irons. I deliver so much dynamic loft this might really help me. Play at a traditionally very windy course. Again....great work on bringing these comparison vids out.

[justinstephenson]

It all depends on swing speed and delivery characteristics.

I am an average swing speed player (driver swing speed 97-98 mph) and although I do have a high ball flight with my 5i (25 degree) and 4 hybrid (23 degree), I know from experience that at 19 degrees neither a driving iron or hybrid work best for me but instead I should reach for a fairway wood, in my case 7w (21 degrees)

[kicksgiggles]

UDI for me. I like a lower and penetrating ball flight and prefer the look of an iron.