Hybrid?

Hi all,

Currrently do not have a hybrid club, but I believe it may be the club I am missing. I currently carry Titliest 975 D driver, titliest 975 f 3 wood, Ping i3's 4 iron through to PW.

Not sure what I should go with, hybrid (what loft) or 5 wood. Any help appreciated.

Glen

hi glen
i got a cobra 4r baffler rescue club a little while back and it is superb blasts through the rough no problem and my fairway shots are 180/190yds and straight!
just my opinion

Thanks, Slater. I know i need a 5 wood or a hybrid, just unsure which way to go and what to get.

just go to an outlet explain your dilemma and ask them to tape some clubs up for you to try. i forgot to mention the cobra excellent off the tee in my opinion the hybrid is just a bit more versatile!

My personal few is it may depend upon the distance you are looking to work into you set and your expectations at those distances.

I.E I think most 5 woods play very similar to a 2 iron distance (at least that is my take on them) they are easy to get the ball airborne.

The Hybrids to me at least are better at replacing 3 and 4 Irons and are a little more accurate then the 5 wood. Though some are designed to replace the 2 iron 5 woods are easier to hit with more loft. So if you went with a 3 iron Hybrid instead of a 5 wood you would give up a few yards of distance but probably gain in accuracy and ability to handle more types of lies. The typical golf trade off.

Bob

Thanks Bob,

I am hitting my 4 iron well and i generally get a lot of height on my shots. My clubs are 1/2+. I really am looking for a wood I can use from the fairway on those par 5's or on the long par 3's.

Hitting my 4 iron app. 200 yards.

Well, assuming your clubs are in spec, your 4 iron should be 24°. Thus, I would suggest a hybrid at 20 or 21°. I believe that yardage gaps should be worked up from the wedges, not down from the driver. Just to make you worry: Just because a club is stamped 21° on the bottom, doesn't mean it's 21°. Wanna have a little fun? Take three or four identical clubs, and hit them at the range/simulator. I predict that one of those clubs will be either short or long compared to the other three. I think I just found a way to kill an hour. If somebody (working the shop) asks why you're taking 4 the same, explain that you know that they're all lofted differently, and you're just trying to figure out which one will fill your yardage gap appropriately. If s/he reiterates his/her statement (that they're all the same), invite him/her to a) watch you hit them, and/or b) hit them as well.

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Thanks for the info. Do you have a preference of make?

I prefer the Innovex Hybrid (www.innovexgolf.com).

Thanks, Lowpost. Appreciated. I'LL check it out. I am also from Canada, from the Rock.

Friendliest folk in Canada, they say.

I've played the Nike CPR, the Innovex hybrid, the Ashton XBrid, the SMT Avocet and the PureFit VooDie. I like the Innovex the best. It just sets up so compact, you just feel like you have no choice but to crush every shot dead straight. I'm going to try the Wishon 785 next (I'm currently playing the Xbrids). They say the Nickent hybrid is pretty good too... but I've soon gotta get something in my bag that'll play.

I've tried the Nickent's (both)
Callaway
Taylormade
Nike
Ping

I bought the Ben Hogan CFT Ti 21* stiff Aldila shaft to replace my 3 iron

But everyones swing is different, get out and try some because they all felt different to me.

I'm with Bob,

I've been carrying a 5 wood since Adam was a boy. I've recently taken possession of my 19 degree TM Dual Hybrid. It has replaced my 3 iron.

Both these two clubs have their purpose in my bag. I'm stoked with how well I hit both.

The hybrid is a lot more versatile, ie, bare lies, trouble shots from under trees and around the greens.

Glen I recommend getting both.

Nicole

Thanks Nicole, I gotta get out and try hitting some of these clubs. I like the Titliest woods I have so I am going to try to pick up the 5 wood to fill out the set. Picked up a couple of Cleveland wedges today, can't wait to test them out.

hello glen,

5 woods and a 18-19 degree hybrid are the same it is your choice.

liam,