When to Use Hybrid Golf Clubs

Hybrid golf clubs have revolutionized the sport. The development and evolution of the hybrid club has made the eight- and nine-iron set nearly obsolete.

A hybrid golf club simply combines the best parts woods and irons giving you the best result possible. Golfers have raved about hybrid golf clubs since they began finding their ways into golf bags and on to the courses.

So, what exactly is a hybrid golf club and when should you use one? 

The hybrid club’s development can be traced back to 1998 with Cobra Golf’s Baffler club. At the same time Cobra’s new club was making waves, TaylorMade developed their own hybrid to help golfers needing the benefits of the golf club mash-up.

The golf clubs were initially popular with weekend warriors, and due to players loving the results of using a hybrid, more golfers began using them.

A hybrid looks like a long iron and fairway wood. The clubs’ heads are typically shallower than a standard fairway wood. Meanwhile, their center of gravity is closer to the back and bottom giving it greater control.

The hybrid’s club-face provides a larger sweet spot and a higher trajectory than a long iron. Typically, hybrids are designed with a slightly shorter shaft than traditional fairway woods, and slightly longer than long irons.

A hybrid is perfect for golfers struggling to find the perfect club when facing a tricky hole. Sure, you may have 14 clubs to choose from, but there is a chance you will come away from a poor par 5 thinking you didn’t have the right tool in your arsenal of clubs.

Often times, golfers will use hybrids as a ‘rescue’ club. If a ball is in a bad lie, players will take out their hybrids to produce a shot to improve their pursuit of the green. Golfers may use hybrids to replace their 1 to 4 irons or to fill the void between a fairway wood shot and mid-to-short irons.

One aspect golfers love about hybrids is the fact you can use them almost anywhere. A hybrid can be used on the fairway, from the rough, or off a tee. Hybrids also allow you to chip the ball onto the green if you are within a short distance of it.

Golfers have adopted hybrids due to the consistency and accuracy they provide. They also produce confidence in the golfer who uses them to make long shots and approaches to the green. 

Besides eliminating the need of several golf clubs in your bag and condensing them into one dynamic club, hybrids have other benefits. One of the most important is the creativity they bring to professional and amateur golfers. 

Prior to the creation of hybrids, golfers were limited on the shots they could make. However, the development of hybrids has opened up the shot possibilities. To see just how wide-open the creativity and use of hybrid golf clubs are you can simply watch a PGA tournament as professional golfers use hybrids in a variety of ways.

In addition, hybrid clubs are forgiving. The large club-face gives you a sizeable sweet spot to hit the perfect shot. You also have more control over your shots thanks to a hybrid club’s weight. 

Casual and recreational golfers were the first to really take hold of the club type. A hybrid is perfect for a player struggling to find consistency when they step onto a golf course. But hybrids are not limited to golfers who only play once, twice, or three times a month. PGA Tour professionals have adopted the hybrid. The club gives them a consistent club that produces results. 

Typically, you can expect an added four to 12-yards of distance on your shot when using hybrid clubs. According to golf club experts, hybrids due decrease ball roll. However, that decrease is made up for thanks to the added distance gained from using the clubs.

Hybrid golf clubs are a great option for golfers no matter their level. The clubs can offer players an edge they never had before thanks to the distance and control they provide. If you are looking for some added distance and a way to improve your golf game, then why not give hybrid clubs a chance.