Hybrids: compare the job, not the label

Specifications to compare

• Loft and length
• Carry gap to neighboring clubs
• Flight and descent
• Performance from your typical lies

A useful fitting test

Compare it directly with the club it would replace. Use representative strikes and include a target that needs the ball to stop on the green.

Trade-offs

Do not buy by club number alone. A hybrid labeled like an iron can have different loft, length and carry.

Example decision

A hybrid may suit a high approach while a similar-distance iron suits a low tee shot. Distinct roles can justify overlap.

Before buying

Confirm the exact model, playing side, loft, shaft, length, condition and return terms. Use the manufacturer’s current specification sheet for the actual club. This guide does not claim a product test or a guaranteed result.

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