Hybrids? You mean Toyota makes clubs now?” No, this isn’t the Prius of golf clubs. But, they are selling as well as the gas-electric hybrid was back over the summer. A hybrid club is a blend between an iron and a wood and is considered essential for the average player seeking to improve his game. Even the pros have been seen sporting them, as even the best can have problems with using straight irons.

So what exactly does a Hybrid do??? Hybrid golf clubs are made with a lower center of gravity. The club lofts vary from 16 to mid 20 degrees like the long irons. Hybrids are even useful for bump and run chips and tricky shots against the collars of the green. Hybrids are generally numbered by their degree of loft. They are easier to hit than the long irons so they make life easier for those golfers who do not have the hours to practice like the pros or are adept at hitting the long irons. Hybrid golf clubs are sometimes called utility clubs. That is why it is important to realize that when making a purchase of a hybrid golf club that the lofts are not directly comparable to the club you are replacing. Other Factors to consider: The length of shafts in hybrid golf clubs are either longer for the club that replaces an iron or shorter for hybrid golf clubs that replace a fairway wood. Giving the ball a higher spin rate hybrid golf clubs allow it to stop faster with more accuracy. Hitting a ball out of tough location such as a lie in the rough is another helpful design aspect of hybrid golf clubs. So, because Hybrids are easier to hit with less practice, putting Hybrids in your bag= more fun playing golf.

Companies such as Taylor Made, Callaway, Adams, Ping, and Nike all make great hybrids. I’ve tried out most of these, and can say that the best ones come from Taylor Made and Callaway. Their hybrids are the easiest to hit with. Golf Guru Guy was able to send the ball home to the green and put it to bed in its snug little hole with no trouble at all. The Adams hybrids are good as well, and they were the first to market them. Points for ingenuity!

Not an expert but want to play like one? Invest in a hybrid club. There’s a reason they’re selling like crazy and discussions about them are blossoming on golf forums and blogs – they work! They are a must for the average golfer, and the best recommendations are available from yours truly.

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