The Evolution of the Hybrid

[golf_junkie27]

For the longest time I refused to purchase a hybrid. My thought process was that if I could not hit irons, how in the world was I going to hit a hybrid? Eighteen months later I took the plunge and am awaiting delivery of two Cobra Pro Baffler Hybrids.

In doing some research, I came across some interesting articles, one containing the following statement: "Hybrid sets aren't just for seniors or players with slower swing speeds. The Nationwide Tour has, in general, more hybrids in play than players in the tournaments."

I think that's a huge statement. Does anyone believe that there could be another item that has this much of an impact?

[Big_M]

I think that's a huge statement. Does anyone believe that there could be another item that has this much of an impact?

hybrids have had a huge impact on the game the last few years... but so have these things in the past 10 years...

-460cc driver head -good graphite shafts (and fitting) -mallet putters -golf ball technology -the lob wedge 58* or 60* go back further... -steel driver heads -cavity back irons -PING and fitting and we can of course go back to niblicks, mashies, spoons, etc.

[jcrew]

For the longest time I refused to purchase a hybrid.

not to bash on you but i don't understand your logic. hybrids are supposed to be EASIER than irons to hit. if you can't hit irons, maybe you can hit hybrids? unless you didn't know hybrids were easier to hit....but you must have been living under a rock to have that view

[ScottySnapps]

I finally took the plunge this year. I tried about 10 different ones before settling on the burner rescues - i love em...

[golf_junkie27]

not to bash on you but i don't understand your logic. hybrids are supposed to be EASIER than irons to hit. if you can't hit irons, maybe you can hit hybrids? unless you didn't know hybrids were easier to hit....but you must have been living under a rock to have that view

I'll give you an example of what I meant. Have you ever been to the range/course and seen someone who can't even hit an iron? They skull it, top it, ground the club, the ball ends up dribbling 15 feet? Put a hybrid in that person's hands. Does it make a difference? Does that person, all of a sudden, become a solid ball striker?

I fully understood how hybrids were meant to work. However, I felt that I could not take full advantage of them if I was inconsistent with my swing, etc.

[sonicblue]

I'll give you an example of what I meant. Have you ever been to the range/course and seen someone who can't even hit an iron? They skull it, top it, ground the club, the ball ends up dribbling 15 feet? Put a hybrid in that person's hands. Does it make a difference? Does that person, all of a sudden, become a solid ball striker?

Don't underestimate the mind of a true novice golfer. They see a little iron head, they overswing trying to kill it. They see a bigger, wood-looking hybrid head, suddenly they relax and swing easy. Then, add in that a hybrid head is, in fact, much more forgiving than the face of a long iron, and it's a double effect.

You're right in that, the same swing that skulls a long iron will skull a hybrid. However, "confidence at address" is a catch phrase for a reason.

[JaY_B]

Hybrids have been around for donkeys years, adaptations of the modern hybrid have been found in old wooden clubs I believe.

[r7 425]

I think you should understand that the HYBRID is the most versitale club in golf. You can do anything with those clubs--They are also good flatsticks too

[pom]

I have the 18 deg Cobra Baffler & I would say it is probably the most useful club in the bag. It is so much easier to hit than a 2 or 3 iron& there are so many different shots you can use it for. My stock shot with most clubs is a slight draw. with the Baffler I can hit (CONTROLLED!!) hook & cut shots. It,s also great for those awkward punch shots from under the trees.I do not think you will regret purchasing these clubs,hope you enjoy them.

[golf_junkie27]

I have the 18 deg Cobra Baffler & I would say it is probably the most useful club in the bag. It is so much easier to hit than a 2 or 3 iron& there are so many different shots you can use it for. My stock shot with most clubs is a slight draw. with the Baffler I can hit (CONTROLLED!!) hook & cut shots. It,s also great for those awkward punch shots from under the trees.I do not think you will regret purchasing these clubs,hope you enjoy them.

I received them, yesterday. I went out to the range (it's the little kid in me) and these clubs are really, really good. I hit a variety of shots, draws, fades, high shots. They have a nice feel to them and the shafts are heavy. I can't complain, I spent $90 for two hybrids. I think I got a bargain.