When choosing a shaft for a hybrid, look for shafts that are low in torque and low in frequency (more flexible). It can be one of the special hybrid-specific shafts, or you can also use a regular iron shaft (for hybrids with standard iron hosel bores). But in doing the latter, don’t be afraid to drop a flex or two when using steel.
How do I choose the best hybrid shaft?
You want a hybrid shaft that helps get the ball in the air and allows the shots to land softly on the green. The strong player can still launch a low-mid shaft at a good trajectory. See Which Hybrid Shaft Works Best for YOUR Swing!
Why do hybrid golf clubs have different shafts?
This is because the added length makes the club feel heavier (higher swing weight). Most hybrids purchased off the rack at a big box store will have either a stock 55 gram, 65 or 75 gram shaft, all in graphite.
How to hit a hybrid golf club properly?
The key to making a proper swing with a hybrid club is to remember that they are iron replacements. To get the most out of your hybrid, you have to set up and hit it just like an iron. You want to make contact with the ball with a descending blow.
Should you buy hybrid shafts off the rack?
While buying a hybrid off-the-rack is the most common purchase, the shafts offered very likely do not fit the majority of golfers. Most hybrid shafts that we test during a fitting are too soft (flexible) and too light of weight. This can cause very poor ball contact, wide shot dispersion and a loss of distance.
What shaft weight should I use for hybrid?
In general, your hybrid shafts should be slightly lighter than your irons and either equal to or heavier than your fairway woods.
What does a 23 degree hybrid replace?
A 23 degree hybrid equals a 4 iron golf club. Most manufacturers offer their 23 degree hybrids as a replacement for standard 4-iron golf clubs. Some players have found that this hybrid also makes a good alternative for their 3-irons.
Is my hybrid shaft too stiff?
If the shaft is too stiff and your swing is around 90 mph the club head will not be square on at impact resulting in loss of loft and control. The feel is another indicator, if the club feels dead like a steel rod chances are the shaft is too stiff. You want to feel the weight of the club head loading the shaft.
What does a 21 degree hybrid replace?
Hybrid golf clubs are manufactured so that they replace long irons, which make hitting quite a bit of a challenge. The replacement is done based on the loft angle of both the golf clubs. A 21 degree hybrid replaces a 3-iron golf club because a 3 iron club has the same 21 degree loft angle.
What loft do I want on my hybrid?
The loft is the angle of the clubface in relation to the ground. A low-lofted hybrid (14° to 17°) is ideally suited to replace your 3-wood or your 5-wood. This club is easier to hit than a long iron off the fairway....LOFT.Loft DegreesIrons20/21322/23424/28529/3263 more rows
How far should I hit a 19 degree hybrid?
19 Degree Hybrid Off the Tee If you wish to cover long distances off the tee, then using a 19-degree hybrid is a good idea. It covers about 225 yards and can also range between 220 yards to 240 yards.
How do I know if my golf shaft is too soft?
When To Move To A Stiffer Shaft?Feels 'whippy' in your hands.Feels too light.Your ball is ballooning in the air.Your ball is behind your pitch mark when you hit your driver.You ball spins to much on the greens when you approach with your irons.Your accuracy has dropped.You start hitting hooks.More items...
How do I know if I need a stiff or regular shaft?
To check your swing speed a shot tracking device will be the most accurate method. Based on your swing speeds here are our recommendations: 80-95 mph swing speeds should use regular shafts. 90-105 mph swing speeds should use stiff shafts.
How long should my hybrid shaft be?
Lie angle is more important than most golfers realize. Shaft Length - the hybrid should be 1/2" - 1" inch longer than the next iron.In other words, shaft lengths vary in all hybrid(s) so make sure it fits between your irons and fairway metal(s).
How far should a 17 degree hybrid go?
The 17 hybrid club can hit a distance over 190 yards by a golfer who has a swing speed of about 90 mph. Similarly, with a 21-degree hybrid,180 yards can be covered, and with a 24-degree hybrid, 175 yards can be covered.
How far should I hit a 20 degree hybrid?
The average distance of a 20 degree hybrid is 204 yards for males, and 137 yards for females. It is a known fact that the distance covered by a hybrid golf club depends on its loft angle.
How far should a 7 iron go?
Average 7 Iron Distances are following: Beginning golfers- 100 yards (men) or 60 yards (women) Intermediate golfers- 135 yards (men) and 75 yards (women) Advanced golfers- 165 yards (men) or 140 yards (women)
What is the first thing to decide on golf shafts?
The first thing is to decide is what type of golf shafts you would prefer, followed by shaft flex, kick-point, torque rating and length. Each of these different aspects of golf club shafts that can influence the performance of your club, and each must be carefully considered before you put in an order. Read on to find out all about how ...
What are the different types of golf shafts?
There are two basic types of golf shafts: steel and graphite. Often, your club will have been originally assembled with either of these types of shafts, however if you decide that you would like to change your type of shaft, you should know the difference between each shaft type. There are some newer options that combine the two materials, ...
What is a multi-material shaft?
A recent addition to the market are multi-material shafts which are used on both irons and drivers. This type of shaft incorporates steel and graphite into one shaft to get the best of both worlds for each player, to suit all playing types. Generally, the shaft is made using a steel shaft that has a graphite tip.
How long should a 5-iron shaft be?
The following lists what length of shafts you should consider for certain heights. If the crease where your wrist and hand meet to the floor is: 29 to 32 inches = irons should be based on a 5-iron of 37 inches. 33 to 34 inches = irons should be based on a 5-iron of 37 1/2 inches.
How much does graphite shaft weigh?
Graphite shafts are much lighter, less durable and more expensive in comparison to steel shafts, and weigh between 50 and 85 grams – around half the weight of a steel shaft! These light-weight shafts help to provide a greater swing speed for more power, however, it sacrifices control due to the flex generated in the swing.
What is the difference between steel shafts and graphite shafts?
Steel shafts are much heavier, more durable and are generally less expensive than their graphite counterpart s. They are often made from carbon steel, but stainless steel is sometimes used, and start at 120 grams.
What is the kick point of a golf shot?
The shaft kick-point – also known as flex-point – is the point where the shaft bends and affects the trajectory of the shot. Although the effect is only small, it is still measurable.
What is frequency in a shaft?
Frequency is a measure of the shaft’s stiffness by clamping the butt end in a special device; pluck the shaft to set it in motion and the device measures the number of oscillations. The higher the number the stiffer the shaft is said to be. Note that there are no industry standards for flex, but this chart provides a good starting point to see ...
Is hybrid golf club easier to hit?
There is no doubt about it: the modern hybrid golf club has made golf a little easier by replacing harder-to-hit clubs. Even the best players in the world often carry at least one hybrid in their bag. The hybrid is just so easy to hit that picking the wrong shaft does not penalize a player as much as doing so with an iron.
Do OEM shafts have hybrid specific shafts?
Even so, there are still some guidelines to follow. Many of the OEM shaft manufacturers have already done much of the heavy-lifting by creating hybrid-specific shafts. We can look at these shafts to get an idea of which factors are optimal. The majority of hybrid-specific shafts all have a few common denominators.
When to use hybrid golf clubs?
You can use it all over the golf course. As iron replacements, they will mostly be used in the long to the mid-range game.
Who uses hybrids in golf?
It doesn’t matter if you are a 20-handicap golfer, senior, or a scratch player. Justin Rose, David Lingmerth, and Billy Horschel are just a few of the top players in the game that are using hybrids. They will help improve your game and are great out of the rough.
What is hybrid golf?
Hybrids are a mix of woods and irons, and more than half of professional golfers carry at least one hybrid club in their bag. Hybrids can outperform a fairway wood in distance, and standard irons in accuracy, revolutionizing the way golfers play. Most importantly, hybrids are easier to hit than traditional long irons they replaced.
What is the biggest mistake you make when buying a hybrid golf club?
SHAFT. The biggest mistakes amateurs make when purchasing a Hybrid is pulling a club right off the shelf, and adding it into their golf bag. When buying a hybrid the most overlooked part is the shaft, although the switch from a set of irons to hybrids won’t be much of a stretch. If you are using a regular flex shaft in a 4-iron, ...
What is the loft of a golf club?
The loft is the angle of the clubface in relation to the ground. A low-lofted hybrid (14° to 17°) is ideally suited to replace your 3-wood or your 5-wood. This club is easier to hit than a long iron off the fairway. If you use a 5-wood or a 7-wood, a moderate-lofted hybrid (18° to 22°) can replace either one of those clubs ...
How long is a hybrid iron?
Although they will vary among manufacturers, hybrids will generally increase in length from 38” on the shortest, highest lofted hybrid, to 41” on the longest, lowest lofted hybrid.
How to swing with a hybrid club?
The key to making a proper swing with a hybrid club is to remember that they are iron replacements. To get the most out of your hybrid, you have to set up and hit it just like an iron. You want to make contact with the ball with a descending blow. Like an iron, when you hit down on the ball, you allow the loft of the club to do the work.
Why do hybrid clubs have a love/hate relationship?
In our opinion, the reason is that most off-the-rack hybrid shafts are too long, too light and too soft of flex for the average golfer.
Why is trajectory important in golf?
Trajectory is important as some golfers in this range use long hybrids on longer par 3 holes. You want a hybrid shaft that helps get the ball in the air and allows the shots to land softly on the green. The strong player can still launch a low-mid shaft at a good trajectory. Brand.
What is a golf shaft?
When it comes to performance the golf shaft has been referred to as the transmission of the golf club. The flex, length, and weight can all effect how you are hitting a golf ball. In fact, the correct shaft can help any golfer hit the ball straighter and farther. Take a closer look at the different types of shafts usually offered, and find the one that’s best for your swing.
What shafts are best for a senior golfer?
With greater swing speeds and flex you will lose some accuracy with the club. Graphite shafts are best suited for senior golfers and lady golfers who cannot produce a lot of swing speed.
Why is flex important in golf?
Flex. The most important factor when buying a shaft is the flex because it affects your distance and direction. In essence flex is the ability of a golf shaft to bend during the golf swing.
Why are hybrid heads better than irons?
This is because the added length makes the club feel heavier (higher swing weight). Most hybrids purchased off the rack at a big box store will have either a stock 55 gram, 65 or 75 gram shaft, all in graphite.
How much longer is a hybrid iron?
The reason we may go slightly lighter with the shaft weight in the hybrid is because hybrids are typically .75″ longer than the equivalent iron (38.5″ 4 iron and 39.25″ 4 hybrid).
Is hybrid shaft lighter than iron?
That is an integral part of our fitting process for irons and hybrids. In general, your hybrid shafts should be slightly lighter than your irons and either equal to or heavier than your fairway woods.
Why is my golf ball inconsistent in all directions?
Improperly fit shafts can cause inconsistency in flight direction, due to the mismatched flex characteristics of the shaft to the player, and the players perception and compensation for the mismatched flex. Generally, too flexible a shaft can cause inconsistent directional ball flight in all directions. Too stiff a shaft can lead ...
Can club fitters analyze data?
Yes, we as club fitters can analyze data we acquire on many of the wonderful launch monitors that are available, and narrow down choices based on the data. This does take some of the guess work out of the decision and gives us performance data to base a decision on.
Do shafts always equal performance?
A broad range of prices exist in the shaft category. Price does not always equal performance. From a performance standpoint, shafts should be chosen based on their specifications and how those specifications fit the players swing characteristics, providing the desired trajectory, feel and consistency.
