History of Hybrid Golf
Hybrid golf clubs maximize the power of a wood with the elevation of an iron. Golf historians claim that Gary McCord (ex professional golfer and analyst) suggested the “hybrid” idea to TaylorMade in 2002. TaylorMade responded with the “Rescue Club”
Hybrid golf clubs have appeared in the past few years, and their popularity will no doubt continue to increase.
In short, a hybrid golf club is easier to hit that a long iron with the same loft. Hybrid golf club the ball will have a higher trajectory. To understand this one needs to know about two things: the 24/38 rule, and the vanishing loft phenomenon which has occurred in golf over the past 20-30 years
The 24/38 Rule?
This is a rule known by golf clubmakers. Essentially it says that most golfers, that is the vast majority, do not have the ability to consisten tly hit an iron with 24 degrees or less of loft and 38 or more inches of length. For the vast majority of golfers in today’s world, this means that they cannot hit shots consistently with any iron longer than a five iron. Here’s why
Why Does The Ball Fly Higher With a Hybrid Golf Club?
The answer to this question is easy to understand. With a hybrid golf club the center of gravity (CG) of the club is farther back. For example, the CG of a 4 iron or any other iron club for that matter is slightly behind the club face. A 4 hybrid, which looks like a small wood club (wood as in 3 wood, 5 wood, etc. All these are made of metal these days) has a CG that is farther back. This make the ball get into the air easier and thus the club seems easier to hit.
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