How to choose
The good news is that they don’t cost the earth. Most don’t use exotic materials, which mean that prices are affordable for most golfers.
Woods or Irons?
There are two types of hybrids – woods and irons. The woods look a bit like under-fed fairway woods, with a smaller clubhead, lower profile and shorter shaft. In contrast the irons look like traditional irons on steroids. They’re thicker and larger, enabling the centre of gravity to be pushed back and lower, making it easy to get the ball in the air.
Both types take the place of long irons. The general idea is that you get rid of the most difficult to hit clubs in the bag - replacing them with clubs that are among the easiest to hit.
Which of the two types you plump for, will be very much a matter of personal choice. We stock a wide selection at GreatValueGolf, so there should be one to suit your game. A selection are summarised in the following table which gives details of what the manufacturers say about each club and our verdict, including the type of player we feel each model is best suited to.
If you are buying a new set of irons, particularly if you are less experienced, it may be worth considering opting for a “hybrid set". Many of the leading manufacturers now offer club sets in which the long irons (typically 3- and 4-irons) are replaced with hybrid clubs designed to hit the ball the same distances.
Three final pieces of advice
- When you are choosing a hybrid, opt for a club that looks good to you. This is very important to build up your confidence.
- You must be willing to change. These clubs are different, so you have to be ok with mixing and matching your set.
- It’s important to choose a hybrid with similar loft and shaft length as your existing long irons
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