Equipment
Escape trouble with ease
Which club in the bag do you reach for when you find your ball in a spot of trouble?
Nobody loves hitting a bad shot and subsequently ending up in a poor position, but it’s not always the end of the world. If there’s one club in the bag you can rely on to get you back on the fairway, it’s your golf hybrid.
Perhaps the most versatile club you can take to the course, the hybrid can be used at every stage of the hole. This nimble club is an excellent choice to take off the tee if you’re willing to compromise a little distance for greater accuracy on a tricky hole.
Approaching the green with a hybrid in hand will help you hunt down the flag when you’re still hundreds of yards away, and it’s the perfect club to help you make a solid connection with the ball when you’re in the rough and can’t commit to a clean strike.
It’s also a handy alternative to a wedge when you want to knock your ball onto the green but don’t feel comfortable making a short chip shot. Simply put, if you don’t have a golf hybrid in the bag, you’re sorely missing out on a club that works wonders in multiple ways. So, what exactly are hybrids and what separates them from fairway woods and driving irons?
What exactly are hybrids?
If you’re wandering whereabouts golf hybrids fit in your set, they generally have shorter heads and shafts than your fairway woods, while the wood-shaped head offers a larger striking surface and sweet spot when compared to driving irons.
The wood-shaped head on hybrids tends to have higher lofts that makes it easier to get height on your strikes when hitting off the fairway. The shaft also tends to be shorter and more maneuverable, allowing for more control over where you send the ball.
The biggest argument of why you should come to grips with a new golf hybrid is just the sheer forgiving nature of their construction. With thicker soles than driving irons, wieldy shafts, and large clubfaces, hybrids are always easy to strike, giving you more confidence and consistency in your game.
Mizuno hybrids
Mizuno makes phenomenal hybrids, and the clubs in their ST range look just as good as they feel to play with.
The ST Max hybrid has sleek black aesthetics, and on the sole, the Cortech chamber brilliantly stands out in a contrasting electric blue. This component acts as an additional energy source to give you more overall distance on your strikes. With a low profile and large crown, the ST Max encourages a smooth, stable ball flight. Mizuno has also made modifications to the leading edge to inspire a cleaner turf interaction, allowing you to breeze through dirt and grass with ease.
Another fantastic hybrid from Mizuno is the JPX Fli-Hi. As the name implies, this club has been designed to be easy to hit and give you effortless height above all else. Mizuno has given this club a very deep center of gravity for a cleaner launch, and the sole plate has been constructed to allow for greater consistency. This is an excellent club for novice golfers who would benefit from a having a club in the bag that’s easy to connect with the ball.
If you’re curious about the latest hybrids and you’d like to learn more about them, we have them on our shelves in the pro shop and would love to teach you more in-person.
