The Hydrid/Rescue Club

[Sandy Sammy]

I assume they are the same thing.

I don't own/use one.

My girlfriend uses one, although on the fairway but with very inconsistent results. I use a 3 or 4 iron, I'm not great with the long irons but with practice I am improving (still choking the distance by not releasing), more consistent than gf with the hydrid. Her hydrid is quite lofted hence I would have thought long 'iron' play with it is not ideal.

Whats the point of this club?, is it a 3 or 4 irons 'easy' alternative or a fluffy stuff (light rough) get it out long with a bit of loft god send, or just a bit a waste or time and just another club to get used to hitting.

PS Make that Hybrid not Hydrid.

[st0wgolf08]

I assume they are the same thing.

Generally for me they are easier to hit(hybrids are), they also work amazing out of the rough!

[imtomtomim]

well, what it's incredibly good for is getting the ball up high. My 3 iron carrys to about 35-40 feet in the air while with a 3 hybrid it can go up to about 55-60. With that high shot it's much easier to land it softer at a steeper angle. Makes hitting greens a lot easier from a distance. If you like your shots to run, it's not really for you but it is a very useful club. It does also help get the ball out of the rough a bit hotter. It is also an extremely easy club to hit. It took me a few swings to get used to it, when I first got it, I couldn't hit if for anything but once you swing a few times, it puts a very reliable shot into your bag. hit it like you would a long iron and you'll get some pretty fantastic results.

Oh, just to add, if you use your long iron's for some specific shots like a low punch or low cut fade/draw, you can't really do it with the hybrid, comes off the face too hot. Otherwise, will most likely help your game rather than hurt it.

[Borf]

Hybrids are a joke.

[kfowler]

Easier to hit consistently. Easier to get the ball up. Easier to hit out of the rough.

[kfowler]

Hybrids are a joke.

Hmmm... There are many tour pros that would disagree with you.

[zRam]

Hybrids are a joke.

why are they a joke?

[Chief Broom]

I like mine. It took me a while to figure out how to hit it, but once I did (just like hitting an iron) it's become an important club in my bag. I use mine to fill in the gap between my 3 wood and my 4 iron. It's lofted like a 3 iron (19 degrees), but it's shaft is slightly longer than a typical 3 iron's, so you get a bit more distance out of it. Plus it's compact head design seems to work better than a wood's on less than ideal lies (thin lies, hard pan, rough). I don't love it or hate it. It works so I keep it in my bag.

[iacas]

why are they a joke?

[bogeyhitter25]

I love my hybrid. I hit a lot straighter, and I have a higher trajectory than my long irons, which in my case leads to longer shots.

[cubdog]

I'm a convert. I recently added the Burner 3 and 4 hybrids. Much easier to hit, longer and straighter than my irons were.

cubdog

[titaniummd]

Hybrids are more forgiving and easier to hit out of bad lies, when compared to conventional long irons. The other option is to use a 5, 7 or 9 wood.

However, given the smaller footprint and shorter club length, despite an equivalent lofted FW, the hybrids (at least the 3 or 4 Hybrids) are easier to hit.

[clubhousehero]

Last time out i figured out how to hit my 4 hybrid on the course. I could do it on the range but was never able to cary it over. Anyway, Now i can't wait to use it again. I also found it easier to hit than my 5 wood off the tee, which made reaching that 200 yard par 3 much easier and more confidence inspiring.

[Fourputt]

I carry a 22° and a 25° TM hybrid. I wouldn't play without them. My 5H (25°) is a go to club, as is my Mizuno 4W. They are without doubt the best clubs in my bag (along with my putter ).

[erwintrace08]

Hybrids are a joke.

With our higher handicaps, we need all the help we can get...this game is hard enough...lol

I was going to actually ask if anyone in the forum has a low single digit handicap and uses a hybrid. I've been playing for a little over 2 years now and would go to blades and all irons if I can ever get very low. Not only do the hybrids go against the "Macho" mentality, but I don't think a lot of low digit guys need these clubs because they are good with all the clubs. In regard to my hybrids, my buddy told me "you have more woods in my bag than my Mom." I told him "well, have you or your mom ever had a hole in one or shot a 79 before?" It's "No" to both questions. At this point, I don't really care about the ego thing. My burners are amazing clubs and until I'm a scratch golfer (if that day ever happens), I'll retire the hybrids for my extra set when I have visitors from out of town.

[erwintrace08]

why are they a joke?

Because when your handicap is "0.2" you don't need them....When you're that good, you most likely have older model clubs because you don't rely on new technology to help your game. You let your skill do what you want with the ball. I know lots of low handicappers that do not change clubs because they follow the saying "if it ain't broke, don't fix it."

I understand what "Borf" is saying between the lines. I don't agree, but I can understand...

[Sandy Sammy]

I'm just not sure I want to put this club in my bag, i'm 'ok' with 3 and 4 and hoping that a bit more practice and a few more lessons I should be able to use them to good effect. I'm worried that hybrid play on the fairway will just 'distract' my 3 and 4 play which is improving.

That said the fluffy rough mid iron play is a problem and I might try the hybrids out the (light) rough to see how I get on.

[erwintrace08]

I'm just not sure I want to put this club in my bag, i'm 'ok' with 3 and 4 and hoping that a bit more practice and a few more lessons I should be able to use them to good effect. I'm worried that hybrid play on the fairway will just 'distract' my 3 and 4 play which is improving.

If you are improving on the 3 & 4, why don't you keep using those and get a "rescue club" which would take the place of a 5 wood? For example, if you get a Hybrid or Rescue Club with a 19 degree loft, it could get you anywhere from 195 to 210 yards.

Say an average golfer hits their 3 iron about 190 yards and 5 wood 210ish. A 3 hybrid or 19 degree rescue would get you about 200 yards. You would then have the benefit of hitting it much easier out of the rough with the hybrid/rescue. Or, if you don't have a lob or gap wedge, you can still get a hybrid in between the 3 iron and 5 wood which would still give you 14 clubs in the bag. To answer your original question, you get about 10-15 yards more with the hybrid if you replace the 3 & 4 iron with a 3 & 4 hybrid. All depends on the loft too. Not only does the hybrid get the ball up in the air easier, but it's easier to hit and great out of the rough. It's almost like a hot knife to butter when your ball is in the thick stuff (most of the time). It's shorter than a 5 wood, so easier to hit. Basically, if you are a high to mid handicapper, you will love this club. Just a thought...