HybridsThe game of golf also has improved with the advancement of technology. You can find a lot of new modern golf equipments which are really providing a boost to the popularity of the game. Hybrids are also a part of this advancement in technology. A hybrid golf club is the club which is a cross between a fairway wood and long iron. It means this club is having the desired features of both a wood and an iron club. These golf clubs are known as “Utility Clubs”. A hybrid has more or less a wood like club head which is used for long shots.

Hybrids have seen more often in the past few years and undoubtedly their popularity is rising. These clubs are easier to hit than long irons even for a tough lie. From certain lies, hybrid clubs will work more effectively then any other club since they can easily slice through even deep grass and get the ball in the air. Hybrids were originally designed for golfers with much less swing speeds but most of the golfers have found its more usage in the game.

A good hybrid club should have features like:

  • Lightweight
  • Less Dense and Flexible Core Material
  • A Rear Cavity
  • Unidirectional Carbon Fiber Layers
  • Body Casting From 431 Stainless Steel
  • Plurality of Six Layers

Hybrids will allow the golf ball to fly with a higher trajectory and land more softly than the long irons. Most golfers perform well with the availability of hybrids in his bag. The hybrid golf clubs have replaced the long irons (typically 3- and 4-irons) and have much greater forgiveness with other game improvement features in built.

Given below is the comprehensive summary of some of the better hybrids available in the market. Please link on the individual hybrids to get a more detailed analysis in order to make an informed decision. These specification details will help you understand how the professional golfer’s pick their equipment:


> BRAND > PRICE RANGE
Adams IDEA A3/A3OS $130 - $150
Bobby Jones PLAYERS SERIES $180 - $200
Callaway FT $200 - $230
Callaway X $140 - $160
Cleveland HIBORE XLS $150 - $180
Cobra BAFFLER DWS/PRO $150 - $180
Nickent 4DX IRONWOOD $150 - $180
Nike SQ SUMO/SQ SUMO 2 $150 - $170
Ping G10 $130 - $150
Taylormade BURNER RESCUE $130 - $180
Taylormade RESCUE TP $200 - $220
Tour Edge BAZOOKA GEOMAX $110 - $130