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I got a new Taylormade Rescue TP  3 Hybrid 18*  and I think that my launch angle is way too low.

I don't use hybrids except for this one and my older Raylor 4H . But my raylor's launch angle is much higher

and I do take a divot after the ball.

My setup is hogan's setup. Where I put all my balls just off the left heel and I adjust width accordingly.

I don't see a divot after I strike the ball so, perhaps I have more of a sweeping swing like I do with my 3 wood.

I tried thinking about hitting down on the ball as if I'm using an iron, but for some reason I kept sweeping the ball and

I take no divots.

Can anyone help with a tip that I can experiment with please?

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Perhaps you could use a narrower stance that would effectively put the ball more in the middle of your stance.  What shaft does your hybrid have?  If it has a stiff shaft it could be that the shaft is just too stiff for your swingspeed, which would cause you to hit lower shots.

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It's aldilla RIP Stiff shaft TP version which is a high kick. I don't think it's too stiff as I do have a relatively high speed swing with other clubs.

But it definitely feels weird swinging this new club... it feels as if the shaft is too short...

It still travels around 235yds+ including the roll, but yea... feels like the launch angle is too low.

Hybrids you still hit down right? It's not a sweeping motion like the 3Wood?


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Hit down, yes. Simply swing like it's an iron.

Perhaps you're topping the ball slightly? My 4 and 5 hybirds have a pretty high launch angle. However, I have a tendency to hit a low shot with them on occasion from a slight top.


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