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All you need to know about hybrids
The first hybrids were manufactured back in the 1970s, but it took 30 years before they got their big breakthrough and today it is quite a rare occurrence to see a bag without a hybrid. The harder-to-use long irons are becoming less common and investing in a good hybrid benefits most players. What do you need to keep in mind when shopping for a new hybrid? Stick with us and we’ll point you in the right direction.
What is a hybrid?
It's simply a cross between a traditional iron club and a fairway wood. The clubhead is smaller and more compact than a fairway wood, and the shaft is shorter. In the past, almost everyone played with 3-irons and 4-irons, but that's no longer the case, and most iron sets sold today include 5-iron as the lowest club. The rise of hybrids is a major reason for this change. A hybrid is considered easier to play and simpler to hit than long irons. The hybrid gives you versatility, and you can use it in several different situations on the course, not least from thick grass in the rough where a hybrid will cut through the grass more easily than an iron would have done. A hybrid is a reliable and safe choice to feel confident with from the fairway, rough, and with a teed ball.
Who should have a hybrid?
A hybrid is suitable for all types of golfers. Whether you're completely new to golf or a thoroughbred professional on the PGA or LPGA Tour. Generally speaking, a hybrid benefits players who have a slightly less consistent ball strike and want help getting height on their shots.
What's the difference between a hybrid and a utility?
Utility, or Driving iron as it's sometimes called, is more similar to an iron club. The difference from a classic iron club is that the sole is slightly wider and the blade a bit longer, all to increase the forgiving properties. Utility is primarily a good choice for players who have high swing speed, prefer the appearance of an iron, and seek a low and penetrating ball flight.
How many hybrids do I need?
It depends on how fast you swing but also what distances you want to cover. If you feel you're starting to lose distance with your irons, it might be time to consider adding an extra hybrid instead. Knowing how far you hit is always important, and if you notice that your 5-iron and 6-iron, for example, are going almost the same distance, consider replacing your 5-iron with a hybrid.
Are there hybrids with adjustable loft?
Yes, there absolutely are. However, not all models. The advantage of having a hybrid that you can calibrate the loft on is that you can set it up to perfectly blend in terms of distance with your other clubs in the bag. Another good thing is that you can also adjust if you want to open or close the clubhead a bit to achieve the ball flight that you desire. By increasing the loft, the clubhead closes at address and can help prevent a slice. If you decrease the loft on the club, the clubhead opens up and benefits those who tend to hook the ball.
What do I need to consider when choosing a hybrid?
The more loft you have on a hybrid – the easier it becomes to hit. So if you're looking for something that's easy to play, go for a bit more loft. Then it's a trade-off against how far you want it to go, less loft as you know gives more distance. A common set of hybrids that we see is having two of them, one around 20 in loft and one around 25 in loft. This usually covers both distance and forgiveness in a good way.
