Hybrids

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What about hybrid clubs?

There has been a dramatic shift away from higher lofted fairway woods (7 and 9 woods) to more iron-like or wood-like hybrid clubs. These clubs are traditionally shorter than their equivalent fairway woods, yet about ¾” longer than their iron counterparts. These hybrids are typically designed to play more like an iron and are used to replace the 2, 3, and 4 irons. If you play courses where you need to hit long irons off the tee, the hybrid clubs will give you better accuracy, launch angle (higher) and tighter shot dispersion than a fairway wood or long iron off the tee. We have tested every manufacturer’s hybrid clubs and find that hybrid shafts are very light weight and soft(flexible). This can lead to hooking and/or topping the ball. Make sure your hybrid clubs are exactly matched to your swing profile, which would put the weight and flex closer to your irons. I would also suggest that a higher handicap player not go below a 19 degree loft in a hybrid and instead choose a 21 degree 7 wood. The 7 wood will be easier to get your desired distance as the shaft will be longer and you will get more loft on your shots.

This is whole new game for us since you custom built our new sets with new hybrids.  What a difference!  Needless to say, we are very happy with my D’Lance experience. -Marvin and Elaine R., Cincinnati, OH

Hybrids, long irons or fairway woods?

While hybrid clubs have been the rage for the past couple of years, it still amazes me that some golfers are still struggling with the long iron, fairway wood or hybrid dilemma.  Personally, I think a good hybrid club can take the place of most long irons and SOME fairway woods.  First of all, a hybrid club is much more versatile from the tee, fairway and rough than a long iron such as a 3, 4 or even a 5 iron.  Of course it is always good to have a 5 iron in your bag for those “punch shots”.  If you do not generate a good amount of ball speed, going to a low lofted hybrid like a 16 or 20 degree is not such a good idea.  You are better off with a 5 or 7 wood.  Should you try a 9 wood?  Again, I think a hybrid club is a better idea as it is more versatile.  The trick is to have the correct length, weight and flex in the shaft as well as the correct loft.  Hybrids should have slightly lighter shafts than your irons and heavier than your fairway woods in order to promote a good, consistent swing.

Hybrid Clubs – New Trends

Of all the changes in club head design, nothing has had more variations than the hybrid club.  K.J. Choi made a big statement at The Masters in 2011 when he put 4 hybrid clubs in play.  Now since 2012, slot technology by TaylorMade adds a new dimension in terms of distance and ball flight.  Read More…

 

CALLAWAY

“First, the faces are all individually designed through complex and uncommon geometries developed by artificial intelligence. Second, the cupface design flexes more broadly by wrapping around the crown and sole and through the use of high-strength Carpenter 455 steel. Third, internal wings connect the crown and sole at the extreme heel and toe for maximum flex, especially lower on the face.” – Callaway Golf

 

 

 

 


TAYLORMADE

TaylorMade’s large carbon crown spills over the edges of the perimeter to yield as much as a 78 percent weight savings compared to the steel it replaces

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PING

Rather than designing a hybrid to be just a little bit better than the iron it’s replacing, Ping’s philosophy is refreshingly practical. Hybrids by their nature should be full of all the help they can possibly provide because the player who really needs a hybrid isn’t looking for subtlety – Ping Golf