Irons and hybrids serve different purposes, so one is not better than the other. Irons are better at hitting down on the ball and creating a lower, more penetrating ball flight. Hybrids are more forgiving and launch the ball higher into the air.It's generally considered that most golfers should use hybrids instead of long irons such as 2, 3, or 4-irons because the forgiveness and launch of a hybrid make it far easier to hit. However, shorter irons and wedges are usually easier to control than hybrids.