Hybrid Basics

Hybrid clubs are incredibly useful, so long as you know how to swing one. You’d be surprised at how many golfers come to me with hopes of making use of these versatile clubs, often with no clue of how—or of what the hybrid was designed to do in the first place. 

To clear up misconceptions about hybrids, as well as how to swing one, let’s look at what hybrids are designed to do. In most cases, hybrids are designed not as fairway-wood replacements but as long-iron replacements. This isn’t the case across the board, but to know for certain, check out the design of your hybrid. If it looks more like a wood, then it’s better suited for a wood-like swing. There aren’t many hybrids like that; most hybrids on the market have iron-like features, meaning these babies are better suited to swing like an iron. That’s what this quick primer is about. 

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