A question that many golfers ask is how many hybrid clubs they need in their bag. The truth is that there is no one answer that is suitable for all golfers. Some players may want to start out with one hybrid to use in certain situations to see how it plays. Other players who struggle when hitting the irons may decide to replace all their irons with 5 or more different hybrid clubs. What you need to think about is which irons or woods you have the most trouble with. These are the clubs that you will want to replace or supplement with hybrids.
Here is a simple chart that will show you which hybrids correspond to which irons/woods:
17 degree hybrid – 1 iron/3 wood
19 degree hybrid – 2 iron/5 wood
21 degree hybrid – 3 iron/7 wood
24 degree hybrid – 4 iron/9 wood
27 degree hybrid – 5 iron
Often hybrid golf clubs will be sized for the iron that they are intended to replace, so a 3 hybrid replaces the 3 iron, a 4 hybrid replaces the 4 iron, ect. This makes for a much easier comparison. The long irons 2, 3 and 4 are the clubs most often replaced by hybrids. Most hybrid golf club sets on the market will come with hybrids in place of these longer irons. Specialized sets may replace the 5 and 6 irons as well. These types of sets are often recommended for women, seniors, beginning players, or anyone who lacks great swing speed.
Hybrids can also be purchased on an individual basis if you just want to try one out in various situations on the course. If someone is looking to start out with just one hybrid club it’s hard to go wrong choosing a club with 21 degrees of loft as these tend to be among the most versatile tools in many golfers’ arsenal. A 17-degree hybrid is another popular choice among players who dread pulling out a long iron.
Don’t be afraid to experiment with these clubs in a variety of situations to see which ones work best for you. If you have a golfing buddy who owns a set of hybrids ask to try them out so you can see for yourself just how easy they are to hit. You’re likely to be pleasantly surprised.
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