Comments on: Hybrids in the News

By: Crey

Crey — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:41:52 +0000

Quite frankly, I nearly avoided using fairway woods in an effort to concentrate on hybrids. One can very easily replace a 3w with a 2h with minimal loss of yards, and even a 5w for a 3h.

I decided to go a half way and only bought one hybrid, 3h, and I got a 3w instead of the 2h. And the reason for it is that for me...I didn't feel comfortable hitting a hybrid off the tee.

My hybrid was once just a club in my bag, but since I got the 3/R Cobra DWS it is my got to in the 180-200 range. I sometimes use it knowing I’m well short of 180, but I just don't get that distance from my 4i.

So my current debate is whether to replace my 4i with a 4h, or continue to hammer my issues out and improve so that the 4i carries some of the load!

I love the hybrids, and I hope that the USGA doesn't go crazy limiting these clubs. They make the game much more enjoyable!

By: hjs3

hjs3 — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:04:48 +0000

Paper weights anyone?

By: bobsuruncle

bobsuruncle — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:09:57 +0000

it's a matter of time before they become common place on tour. if a pro is unabashed about using a belly putter with a head shaped like the USS Enterprise, a hybrid is darn near macho by comparison. also, as younger players come onto the tour, they will have grown up with hybrids and would think nothing of putting one or more in the bag. they won't even know what a 2-iron was, let alone consider hitting one. anyone here referencing a 2-iron is showing his age !!! LOL

By: Scott T

Scott T — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:45:49 +0000

Wow that one Mickelson used looks pretty crazy. That thing is so tiny! It must be less forgiving than most hybrids, but it could be a true "rescue" club. It's kind of a cool idea.

Thanks for pointing out the new equipment, TST.

By: Shindig

Shindig — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:05:11 +0000

I've considered putting my old 3-hybrid and 4-hybrid back in the bag for some time now. Weir's round really did affect me, and I think I'm going to do that now.

By: Eric

Eric — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:35:53 +0000

That new Callaway design seems pretty cool, and how Mickelson hit it only 164 yards, that's just awesome.

I guess I never did realize how stupid "metal woods" sounds.

By: david forde

david forde — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:37:29 +0000

Love the hybrids!!Carry 2,4,6 and by altering the position of my hands on the shaft it covers a huge amount of territory! Long Irons are dead to me

By: HytrewQasdfg

HytrewQasdfg — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:49:43 +0000

Besides replacing the 3 & 4 irons, I'm seeing people replace their fairway woods with hybrids (especially the 5 wood.)

I think of hybrids as "easier to hit" versions of an iron. Years ago people replaced their 1 & 2 irons with fairway woods. Could we be seeing things come back full circle, with fairway woods eventually replaced (for the most part) by hybrids (the modern version of 1 & 2 irons)?

By: DFB

DFB — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:14:11 +0000

Im a huge fan of hybrids, even though im a low handicap. There is some kind of macho stigma agaist playing hybrids amung better players, and i never really got it. I play two now and I forsee even playing a 3rd as i get into my mid 30's. They make the game so much easier to play and enjoy.