A hybrid golf club is a cross between an iron and a fairway wood that combines features of both woods and irons.
Hybrid golf clubs replace long and medium irons but can also replace the 3 and 5 woods.
Hybrid clubs are great for golfers who want to increase the distance and accuracy of their shots. They combine features from both irons and fairway woods, giving you a club that can be used in many different situations.
Hybrids have incredible versatiliy and can while they are typically used as a replacement for long irons, they can easily be used in the rough.
Hybrids have a greater range than irons, but in reality it's accuracy and consistency that matter. Since many golfers carry either a hybrid or an iron, it is difficult to compare their performance as they both seek to accomplish similar tasks.
Loft refers to the angle of the club face which has an effect on trajectory and distance. Generally, experienced golfers who produce high clubhead speeds prefer lower lofts while novice golfers benefit from higher lofts. Loft ratings on hybrids will be higher than both drivers fairway woods, generally varying from 14 to 28 degrees.
