Irons are used for shorter shots than woods, usually shots approaching the greens. Irons are the most versatile clubs in the bag, allowing advanced players to hit a variety of different shots with the same club. Irons usually range from numbers 1 to 9, with lower numbered irons having lower lofts. The shortest irons are called wedges. The typical iron set however consists of the irons 3 to pitching wedge. Highly skilled players may use a 2 iron, but the 1 iron is nowadays almost never used even amongst professional players. The dwindling use of the longest irons is largely attributed to the rising popularity of hybrid clubs, which offer a better trajectory and ease of use.