[Bigwill]

The feeling of a pured long iron can't be beat, but the forgiveness of a mis-hit hybrid is a heck of a lot better than that of a 3 iron. They're easier to hit out of the rough too. I'm still not used to using my hybrid and am still searching for one I really like. My brother has a nice one (can't remember make/model) that feels and sounds more like an iron, and I think I could get used to that style much easier.

I know Mizuno makes a hybrid model that looks more like an iron.

http://mizunousa.com/equipment.nsf/A...golf&cat=irons

I have also heard that the cobra long irons are easier to hit than most, if you prefer long irons. I'm not a good enough player to be an authority, but don't have a great deal of trouble hitting my Cobra 3-iron.