This book (now available in Paperback and eBook). Simply put, a hybrid golf club is a cross between a conventional iron and a fairway wood. It's also a fine example of the cliché, “best of both worlds.”
A relatively new invention, hybrid golf clubs were originally designed for play from thick rough, fairway bunkers and other difficult spots. In fact, many golfers still refer to them as “rescue” clubs. Hybrids exploded in popularity around the year 2000 when it dawned on golfers that these clubs were good for more than trouble shots – they could actually do the job of traditional long irons.
It was nothing short of an epiphany. For decades, golfers had struggled with long irons (numbers 1-4), which – due to their small clubheads and low degrees of loft – require considerable skill to use effectively.
By contrast, the hybrid golf clubs larger, deeper clubhead provides a lower center of gravity which helps average players get the ball airborne. With its curved sole, the hybrid slides easily across the turf without snagging. Like a fairway wood, the hybrid is also quite handy when hitting from a tee. But with a shorter shaft, the hybrid offers better control than traditional wood.
These days, nearly all golfers (including most top pros) carry at least one hybrid club. Some carry several hybrids, while a few carry an entire bag full of them – companies such as Thomas Golf make hybrids that can replace every conventional club, driver through lob wedge.
As hybrids have taken hold, golfers have discovered new ways to utilize the clubs. Their head shapes make hybrids extremely versatile; they're useful from poor lies such as divots, for punching the ball between trees, even chipping around the greens.
This book “Hybrid Golf Clubs The Solution?” is devoted exclusively to hybrid clubs. Our experts share advice on everything from the basic fairway and tee shots to more advanced topics like hitting hybrids from the sand. Peruse the tips to learn why hybrids should be in your bag (if they're not already), and how to get the most from these innovative weapons. Please Click Here >
Chapter 1: Hybrids Explained
“Hybrids are played using the same or similar ball position as traditional irons.”
Chapter 2: Advantages of Using Hybrids
“For most golfers, long irons are clubs that instill fear rather than confidence.”
Chapter 3: Hybrids from Poor Lies
“Hybrids can be used for just about any shot on the course, from tee to green.”
Chapter 4: Hybrids in Your Short Game
“With a little practice, a hybrid club can actually turn into a handy chipping tool.”
Chapter 5: Number of Hybrids?
“Choosing clubs remains a matter of personal preference.”
Chapter 6: Aiming Your Hybrid
“Poor alignment plagues vast numbers of amateurs, and the worse their aim, the farther they land from the target.”
Chapter 7: Hybrids From The Fringe
“Using your regular putting setup and stroke is the best technique for the hybrid chip/putt.”
Chapter 8: Hybrids Inspire Confidence
“One of the many driving forces behind the popularity of hybrid clubs is their design.”
Chapter 9: Hybrids Out of Fairway Bunkers
“If you're afraid to hit a full iron shot from the sand, the hybrid may prove less intimidating.”
Chapter 10: Mid-Iron Hybrids
“Many golf club manufacturers make hybrids that match the playing characteristics of mid-irons.”
Chapter 11: Hybrids Ball Flight
“A ball hit with the hybrid will fly higher than one struck with the iron.”
Chapter 12: Hybrids Out of Divots?
“The leading edge of the hybrid is designed not to dig into the grass or ground, given you the best chance for solid contact.”
Chapter 13: The Versatility of Hybrids
“A hybrid’s lower center of gravity helps get the ball airborne, even when it’s not sitting up high.”
Chapter 14: Hybrids: The New Guy
“In recent history, the category of hybrid clubs is the only one that has made a lasting impression on the game as a whole.”
Chapter 15: The Hybrid Edge
“Hybrid irons are much more forgiving than standard irons and are ideal for golfers who prefer to sweep the ball rather than hit down and taking a divot.”
Chapter 16: The Importance of Hybrids
“Hybrids are designed with all the features of irons and fairway woods, giving the golfer the best of both.”
Chapter 17: Hybrid Selection
“The introduction of hybrid clubs has been a boon to golfers of all abilities.”
Chapter 18: Hybrids Inside 100 Yards
“The reason that hybrids are so much easier to hit than traditional irons is that they have so much more clubhead volume coming down behind the ball.”
Chapter 19: Reasons to Try Hybrids
“Not just limited to the mid-handicap player, hybrids have also become rather popular on the professional tours.”
Chapter 20: Sweep Hybrids from Good Lies
“Versatility is a big reason hybrids make such great options.”
Chapter 21: Tee Off with Hybrids
“Arguably the most versatile clubs in the bag, hybrids are perfectly suited to hitting off the tee.”
Chapter 22: Hybrid Selection Chart
“If you wanted, you could probably build an entire set of clubs just out of hybrids.”
Chapter 23: Key Hybrid Techniques
“When looking at the hybrid, the most important aspect is the swing tempo.”
Chapter 24: Get More from Your Hybrids
“By adding versatility to each individual club, you will make your game better overall.”
Chapter 25: Why Choose Hybrids
“There is a reason that many professional golfers have turned to hybrid clubs to help them perform at a high level – these clubs work.”
