I've recently switched to Tour Edge Exotics cb2 htbrids which has a 19 degree loft on the 3h and 22 degrees on the 4h but the single best HYbrid I've hit to date is the Wilson Staff FYbrid which is supposed to be a gap club between your woods and hybrids. Their advertising states "Research has proven that the optimum loft from fairway lies is 19.5
degrees and a club length of 41 inches. The FY club is the only club on
the market today that offers these exact specifications."
I have to say this club has been extremely reliable, consistent, long and straight for not only me but for my buddy who also plays one. They also sell FYhybrids but I've not hit them. The idea behind the FY line is to have consistant distance variation from your Woods down to the hybrids so there are FY 3W, 5W, the FYbrid, and then FY 3h, 4h and 5h.
I have two cobra bafflers in my bag, one a 4/23 degree and the other a 2/18 degree. The 4 basically replaces the 3 iron and i use the 2 as an easier to hit fairway wood. I'd say test a few out for distances but for me the 4 hybrid was longer than my 4 iron and I couldn't tell any difference between the 4 and 3 hybrid. My bag is 4-SW, 4 hyrbrid, 2 hybrid, and driver. It seems to cover all the distances needed and is easier to hit than the traditional 3-SW, 5W, 3W, Driver mix. Personal preference I guess.
Hybrids are a great option if you tend to get bunched up with the distance-control in your long irons. I currently carry one hybrid, it's a 19 degree Cleveland HiBore. Fits nicely between my 4-wood (17 degree) , 3 Utility iron, and 4 iron. Although I love hitting irons and had a difficult time setting my 3 iron aside, a hybrid can save you a couple of strokes due to it's versatility. They're great out of the rough, waste bunkers, and even long punch shots onto the green. I also carry a 21 degree driving iron (great for tight fairways). If you struggle with woods, get lower lofted hybrids. Or, replace long irons with higher lofted hybrids if you have difficulty hitting irons. Hope this helps!Here's a look at my bag (just as an example):Driver: Cleveland HiBore XLWood: Callaway X 4 metalHybrid: Cleveland HiBore 2iHybrid/Utility: Cleveland LDI 21 degreeIrons: Cleveland CG4 Tour (4-9) Wedges: Cleveland 588 PW 47 deg., Cleveland CG12 GW 52 deg., Cleveland 588 RTG SW 57 degree.
As I got older (55) I found it more difficult to hit longer irons as far as I needed to hit them. I bought a a Callaway 3H and it's great! Much easier to get the distance and has the added advantage of working much better out of rough than an iron.
Don't do it!
Hybrids? Hybrid clubs are the tool of the devil.
Sincerely, Momma Boucher
Hybrids
I've recently switched to Tour Edge Exotics cb2 htbrids which has a 19 degree loft on the 3h and 22 degrees on the 4h but the single best HYbrid I've hit to date is the Wilson Staff FYbrid which is supposed to be a gap club between your woods and hybrids. Their advertising states "Research has proven that the optimum loft from fairway lies is 19.5
degrees and a club length of 41 inches. The FY club is the only club on
the market today that offers these exact specifications."
I have to say this club has been extremely reliable, consistent, long and straight for not only me but for my buddy who also plays one. They also sell FYhybrids but I've not hit them. The idea behind the FY line is to have consistant distance variation from your Woods down to the hybrids so there are FY 3W, 5W, the FYbrid, and then FY 3h, 4h and 5h.
To make a long story short, try out the FYbrid.
hybrids
I have two cobra bafflers in my bag, one a 4/23 degree and the other a 2/18 degree. The 4 basically replaces the 3 iron and i use the 2 as an easier to hit fairway wood. I'd say test a few out for distances but for me the 4 hybrid was longer than my 4 iron and I couldn't tell any difference between the 4 and 3 hybrid. My bag is 4-SW, 4 hyrbrid, 2 hybrid, and driver. It seems to cover all the distances needed and is easier to hit than the traditional 3-SW, 5W, 3W, Driver mix. Personal preference I guess.
Hybrids
Hybrids are a great option if you tend to get bunched up with the distance-control in your long irons. I currently carry one hybrid, it's a 19 degree Cleveland HiBore. Fits nicely between my 4-wood (17 degree) , 3 Utility iron, and 4 iron. Although I love hitting irons and had a difficult time setting my 3 iron aside, a hybrid can save you a couple of strokes due to it's versatility. They're great out of the rough, waste bunkers, and even long punch shots onto the green. I also carry a 21 degree driving iron (great for tight fairways). If you struggle with woods, get lower lofted hybrids. Or, replace long irons with higher lofted hybrids if you have difficulty hitting irons. Hope this helps!Here's a look at my bag (just as an example):Driver: Cleveland HiBore XLWood: Callaway X 4 metalHybrid: Cleveland HiBore 2iHybrid/Utility: Cleveland LDI 21 degreeIrons: Cleveland CG4 Tour (4-9) Wedges: Cleveland 588 PW 47 deg., Cleveland CG12 GW 52 deg., Cleveland 588 RTG SW 57 degree.
Hybrids are an excellent answer
As I got older (55) I found it more difficult to hit longer irons as far as I needed to hit them. I bought a a Callaway 3H and it's great! Much easier to get the distance and has the added advantage of working much better out of rough than an iron.
Love the Hybrid
I recently decided to throw my 3iron away for a Taylor 3h 19degree loft, and can honestly say WOW.
The club is so easy to hit long and straight that I can now go to my bag with complete confidence, something I couldnt say before with my 3iron.
Consequently I shortened the 3iron by about 5inches and have regripped in for my kids.