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| Tips For Buying Hybrid Golf Clubs |
| What is a hybrid golf club? A hybrid is a club that is a blend of an iron and a wood head design. The purpose of the hybrid design is to replace those difficult to hit long irons with a club that is easier to hit and more forgiving. Another important benefit of using a hybrid is the versatility. It can be hit from almost any condition or lie due to the lower profile design. The most common clubs replaced with hybrids are the 3, 4 and 5 iron however you can buy a hybrid club from number 1 iron replacement all the way down to lob wedge. What number hybrid do I need? There is a wide variation of lofts from different manufacturer’s however most will fall into the following categories: Hybrid Loft Iron replacement Wood equivalent 15°-16° 1 iron 3 wood 17°-18° 2 iron 5 wood 19°-22° 3 iron 7 wood 23°-24° 4 iron 7 wood 25°-26° 5 iron 9 wood 27°-28° 6 iron 9 wood How do I choose the best hybrid for my game? There are 3 main designs of hybrids and they are: Players, Game Improvement and Super Game Improvement. There are player’s types that feature a clean look and maximum workability. There are super game improvement types that offer the most forgiveness and there are also game improvement types that offer a blend of the first two types. When hitting a driver if you usually draw the ball and hit it long you will likely need a player’s type. If you usually fade the ball and hit an average distance you will likely need a game improvement type. If you usually slice the ball, have a high handicap or you hit the ball less than average distance then you likely need a super game improvement type. The driver should be used for swing path analysis because it usually is the most accurate barometer of your swing path, shorter higher lofted clubs tend to go higher and straighter and give less indications of swing path. Below is a chart with common characteristics to help you identify what the differences are between hybrid club designs and models. What else do I need to know? The lie angle is how the sole of the club head rests on the ground, and most hybrids can’t be adjusted for lie angle because of various technical issues. Deep face hybrids launch the ball lower than shallow face hybrids due to higher center of gravity. Keep in mind the internal weighting of the hybrid, some will be heavily weighted low to increase launch angle and forgiveness, others will be heavily heel weighted to minimize a fade/slice. Some hybrids will have a “closed” face which will perform similar to an offset design so it will also help straighten a fade/slice. Now that you understand the concepts of hybrid club design you will be able to purchase with confidence! Any questions or comments regarding the above information contact: Darcy Schmidt at 905 732 9692 or drop by Golf Stuff in Welland |
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