From our testing and fittings, these are the Best Hybrid Golf Shafts – 2023. Plus, see our recommendations based on swing categories for the strongest, strong, average and slow swing speeds.
We know that with hybrid golf clubs, many golfers have a love-hate relationship. The reason is that most off-the-rack hybrid shafts are too long, too light and too soft of flex for most golfers. Read “Picking the Right Hybrid Shaft” for more insights. It’s not too late if you have a hybrid golf club you like, we can re-shaft your current hybrid(s) to make them perform so much better! As the premier club fitter in Colorado, we can find the best shaft for you based upon your strength (distance), desired trajectory and fit to your current irons.
- Strongest Players – 3 Hybrid carry 240+ yards
- Strong Players – 3 Hybrid carry 210 – 240 yards
- Average Players – 3 Hybrid carry 175 – 205 yards
- Shorter Distance Players
The best hybrid golf shafts – 2023 and our recommendations in each category
Strongest Players: 3 Hybrid – 240+ yards
The strongest players typically play a driver, 3 or 4 wood and a 17 to 19 degree hybrid. We have had great experience fitting these low lofted hybrids in a mid-trajectory steel shaft that is slightly lighter than their iron shafts. If that still feels too heavy, we’ve had great success going to a 100 – 110 gram graphite shaft based upon desired trajectory.
| Brand | Shaft | Weight | Trajectory |
| Fujikura | Ventus Blue HB 10 X | 102 gr | Mid |
| Fujikura | Ventus Black HB 10 TX | 105 gr | Low |
| Graphite Design | Tour AD DI 95 and 105 | 95-105 gr | Mid |
| KBS | Tour Prototype 105 | 105 gr | Mid |
| Mitsubishi | TENSEI 1K Black 95 X | 102 gr | Low |
| Mitsubishi | MMT Hybrid 100 TX | 109 gr | Mid |
| Nippon | Modus 3 G.O.S.T. X and Tour X | 101 -112 gr | Low-Mid |
| Nippon | Modus 3 G.O.S.T. S and Tour S | 91 gr | Mid |
| OBAN | CT 115 Steel | 115 gr | Mid |
| OBAN | Kiyoshi Purple 105 | 105 gr | Low |
| OBAN | Kiyoshi White 95 | 95 gr | Mid |
| Project X | Rifle Steel | 115 gr | Mid |
| Project X | HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 100 | 105 gr | Low |
| Project X | HZRDUS Gen 4 Black 105 TX | 105 gr | Low |
Strong Players: 3 Hybrid – 210 – 240 yards
For strong players, we typically fit graphite shafts that are slightly lighter than their iron shafts. Trajectory is important as some golfers in this range use long hybrids on longer par 3 holes. Thus, the best hybrid golf shafts should get the ball in the air and allows the shots to land softly on the green. Strong players can still launch a low-mid shaft at a good trajectory.
| Brand | Shaft | Weight | Trajectory |
| ACCRA | FX 3.0 300H | 92-95 gr | Mid |
| ACCRA | TZ Five Hybrid 95 | 95 gr | Mid |
| Fujikura | Ventus Blue 9 X | 95 gr | Mid |
| Fujikura | Ventus Black 9 TX | 98 gr | Low-Mid |
| Graphite Design | Tour AD IZ 85 and 95 | 85-95 gr | Low |
| KBS | Tour Prototype 95 | 95 gr | Mid |
| KBS | Tour Prototype 85 | 85 gr | Mid-High |
| Mitsubishi | Kai’ Li 90 | 95 gr | Mid |
| Mitsubishi | MMT Hyb 90 | 98-102 | Mid |
| OBAN | Kiyoshi Black 90 | 90 gr | Low-Mid |
| Project X | HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 90 | 90 gr | Low |
| Project X | HZRDUS Black 90 | 90 gr | Low-Mid |
Average Distance Players: 3 Hybrid – 175 – 205 yards
This range is where the majority of golfers exist. Unfortunately, this group of golfers typically buy hybrids off-the-rack with 60 to 70 gram shafts that are also way too flexible. This causes duck hooks, high fades, topped or fat shots. The best hybrid golf shafts – 2023 are more likely to be a slightly heavier 75 to 85 gram shaft and a little stiffer flex, accuracy and consistency will improve dramatically!
| Brand | Shaft | Weight | Trajectory |
| ACCRA | FX 3.0 200H | 88 gr | Mid-High |
| ACCRA | TZ6 85 Hybrid | 83 gr | Mid-High |
| Aerotech | SteelFiber HLS 880 | 85 gr | Mid-High |
| Fujikura | Ventus Blue HB 7 and 8 | 74 – 85 gr | Mid-High |
| Graphite Design | Tour AD IZ 75 and 85 | 74 – 85 gr | Mid |
| KBS | Tour Prototype 75 and 85 | 75 – 85 gr | Mid-High |
| Mitsubishi | MMT Hybrid 70 and 80 | 75 – 85 gr | Mid |
| Mitsubishi | C6 70 and 80 Hybrid/Iron | 75 – 85 gr | Mid-High |
| OBAN | Devotion 85 TR | 85 gr | Mid |
| Paderson | KG860-HUT | 85 gr | Mid-High |
| Project X | HZRDUS Smoke Black 70 – 80 | 75 – 85 gr | Mid |
Shorter Distance Players: 3 or 4 Hybrid < 175 Yards
For shorter distance players, finding the best hybrid golf shafts is trickier. We recommend using combination hybrid/iron shafts so that the weight of the hybrid shaft is very similar to the weight of the iron shafts the golfer is playing. This is especially useful for slower swings we see from some of our junior, senior and lady golfers. We have over 35 years of fitting experience so we are confident we can make the proper recommendation for YOUR swing!
| Brand | Shaft | Weight | Trajectory |
| ACCRA | FX 3.0 100H | 76 gr | Mid-High |
| Fujikura | Ventus Blue HB 6 | 75 gr | Mid-High |
| Graphite Design | Tour AD DI HY 65 and 75 | 65 – 75 gr | High |
| Graphite Design | Tour AD IZ HY 65 | 68 gr | Mid-High |
| KBS | Tour Prototype 65 and 75 | 65 – 75 gr | Mid-High |
| Mitsubishi | MMT Hybrid 60 and 70 | 65 – 75 gr | Mid-High |
| Mitsubishi | C6 Black Hybrid 60 and 70 | 65 – 75 gr | Mid-High |
| OBAN | Isawa Red 70 | 75 gr | Mid-High |
| OBAN | Revenge TR Hybrid 65 | 68 gr | Mid-High |
| Project X | HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 60 – 70 | 65 – 75 gr | Mid-High |
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