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Buying the Right Hybrid
What club am I replacing? First decide what club, or clubs, you are replacing. Are you replacing a 3 iron, 4 iron, or adding a club to your set. You will want to make sure that you choose a hybrid that will fly the ball the proper distance. You don't want to buy a hybrid simply because you hit it far. If you are replacing a 3 iron you will want the hybrid to fly the ball the same distance as your old 3 iron. You don't want to create huge gaps in yardage between your irons and hybrids. The goal isn't to hit the ball farther but to hit it better and more consistently. A hybrid iron is perfect for gaining this consistentency.
"Now comes the fun part... choosing which hybrid to buy."
Does it look right?Hybrids come in many different shapes and sizes and you want one that instills confidence when you are standing over the ball and are ready to hit. Some golfers have a hard time hitting a non-traditional looking club. This small but nagging issue can cause issues when using your new club. A golfer like this would want to purchase a hybrid that has a more traditional clubhead shape because if you don't trust the club you won't hit it as well as you could. The modern hybrid is usually a half moon type shape and doesn't have much height to the clubhead. This design makes a low center of gravity that helps the ball into the air on the proper angle. This design was pioneered by the TaylorMade golf company with their Rescue brand of hybrids. Over the last couple of years designs of hybrids have included slightly larger clubhead designs and even a trend towards square shapes. Even with the different designs the goals of the club have been the same, an easy to hit club that flies like a long iron. How does it feel? In the end the most important thing is how well you actually hit your new hybrid. If you can't seem to hit it correctly then it probably isn't the right design for you. It is vital that you try several different hybrids out before you buy one. Try to go to a range or pro shop where you can fully test it out. Hitting into a net usually wont give you enough feedback. Your hybrid should have a solid feel and the ball flight should be similar to a 3 or 4 iron. If you hit it to low you wont get the distance that you desire, to high and you'll balloon the shot into the air and will drop short of your target. Conclusion Finding the right hybrid for your game isn't difficult just take some time to choose the one that is right for you. Make sure it is one that you confidence in and also ensure that it fits in with your other irons. If you end up with big gaps in your yardages you wont be doing your game any favors. Check out the next article in our guide to hybrids: Testing out a new hybrid Return to our complete guide to hybrid golf clubs. |
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