What is a hybrid club ?

[Crate]

I'm new to the game and it seems as if many of you have so many clubs. Does everyone use a hybrid? When do you make the decision to use hybrid club?

I thought I just needed:

1-9 Irons
P wedge
S wedge
Putter
1 Driver
and two Fairway Woods 3 & 4

Thanks for the help.

[JumpHigh_HitHard]

Hey Crate, good question.

A hydrid is essentially a modified long iron (generally a 2, 3, 4, or 5 iron). Instead of seeing the standard iron head, the hybrid head is larger and looks more like a fairway wood.

Advantages of a hybrid:
Very easy to hit long and straight (as compared to similar long irons). These hybrids are designed to get the ball in the air very easily, and generally hit the ball very accurately.
They are also very easy to hit out of difficult lies (such as in deep rough).

Hybrids are recommended for all newer players (and many experienced players) as a replacements for the longer irons. Many companies nowadays offer full iron sets based around the hybrid idea.

Keep looking around this forum, and check out your local golf shop for more information regarding club selections; you won't regret it.

[drewmart]

A hybrid club is a club that is a cross between a wood and an iron. It is far easier to hit than a low-lofted iron which is what most beginners or high-handicappers replace for their hybrids. Some better players replace high-lofted fairway woods with hybrids as they offer more control.
Your idea as to what clubs you need is ok but for a beginner this sort of ser may be easier to use:

A high lofted driver. Maybe 11-13* They are easier to hit than low-lofted drivers.
A three wood is a good option but they are fairly difficult to hit off the ground.
3+4 hybrids are also good options.
5-SW For a beginner oversize game improvement irons are a good choice.
A putter. Putters are completely based on personal preference. See what you like the best.

I hope that helped. But remember to get lessons from a pro and no equipment can make up for a lack of practice.

[aidanmcg33]

Just when your talkin about hybrids: So if im going to get new clubs, would i be better gettin a 5-pw rather than the whole set or should i get the whole lot and one or two hybrids and then i could just leave out whatever clubs i didnt want. Also how much money should you invest in hybrids, and what it a decent amount to spend to get a relatively good club?

[jmurdock]

First off, throw away your 1 and 2 irons. They are very hard to hit and not very forgiving. I would go with a 3 and 4 hybrid, followed up with you 5- SW. You also might try a 5 wood instead of a 4 wood.

[Crate]

Well I took the advise and just picked up a SASQUATCH 4W (17*) GRAPHITE STIFF for $83. bucks. How'd I do?