The same with any club type, there are benefits to both and depends what your priorities are If you'd rather a pristine condition club straight out of the wrapper and don't mind paying a bit extra then you should buy new. If you'd rather save some money and don't mind the odd wear mark then buying used is perfect. Some golfers mix between buying new and used clubs through their bags, it's all about personal preference.

Most driving irons aren't adjustable as they come in fixed settings. Hybrids on the other hand, especially in recent models, quite often feature adjustable hosels so you can change the loft and lie preferences to optimise you game.

Yes many golfers carry both a driving iron and hybrid in their bags as they can serve different purposes. A driving iron is typically used more in windy conditions or shots where you'd like to keep the ball low, while a hybrid is easier to launch high and stop long approach shots quickly on the greens. Using both can cover different types of distances and shot types, as long as it makes sense within your overall distance gapping.

Yes hybrids are widely considered easier to hit than driving irons, the larger clubhead and lower centre of gravity make it much easier to launch the ball into the air and keep mishits flying straight and far. Driving iron typically suit golfers with faster swing speeds and more consistent ball striking, whereas hybrids are built to suit a wide range of golfers.

Hybrids are typically built to replace the long iron counterpart. So if a 3 iron is typically around 18-21º then a 3 hybrid within that loft range will be a suitable replacement in terms of your distances. The same goes with a 4 iron, usually around 21-24º can be replaced with a hybrid within that loft range and a 5 iron of 24- 26º with a 5 hybrid. Exact lofts vary on the brand and model of the club you are replacing so it's often worthwhile doing some research before replacing it.

Yes, hybrids are actually one of the best clubs to use from the rough. Some golfers find fairway woods too hard to hit well out of the rough as the larger clubheads get tangled up. Irons are easy enough as the heads are smaller so they chop through the rough but they may not get the intended distance that you'd like. Leaving hybrids as the perfect middle ground between the two, smaller heads to get through the grass yet large enough to have enough power behind the ball.

Yes! Many golfers replace their hard to hit long irons with forgiving, high launching hybrids. It's very common to see golfers with more than one hybrid in the bag as they might have replacement hybrids for their 3, 4 and 5 irons.

Yes hybrids are extremely popular with high handicap golfers and beginners. This is because they're so easy to launch and are far more forgiving than traditional irons. The wider sole and deeper centre of gravity help get the ball airborne easily making them great alternatives to longer irons.