- Taylormade M6<\/strong><\/a> (best overall hybrid)<\/li>
- Cobra F9 Speedback<\/strong><\/a> (best budget-friendly hybrid)<\/li>
- Callaway Mavrik Max<\/strong><\/a> (most forgiving hybrid)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019m a mid handicap hacker myself and if I were in the market for a new hybrid then these are the ones I\u2019d consider. I ended up buying the M6 not that long ago and absolutely love it. I\u2019ve compared it to some of the newer hybrids on the market and can\u2019t see any reason to spend the extra money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Is A Mid Handicap Golfer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A mid-handicap golfer is someone that has a handicap between 11-20 and normally shoots in the 80s on a par 72 golf course. These golfers are considered to be slightly better than average.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
You might find this hard to believe but if you can consistently shoot in the 80s, you\u2019re actually quite a bit better than most. The average golf score for people actually tracking their handicap is right around 91<\/strong> (for all age groups).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That doesn\u2019t give you the full picture though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What about all those golfers who don\u2019t track their handicap? If you were to include those scores then the average score would jump up closer to 100<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Being able to shoot in the 80s means you play better than bogey golf. You do get a lot of those but you also get your fair share of pars.<\/strong> Even better, you might make one or two birdies per round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re a mid handicapper then you\u2019ll want to look for specific features in a fairway wood. You\u2019ll still need the forgiveness<\/strong> that a high handicap would need but you\u2019ll also want some versatility<\/strong> for when you get better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not quite in the 80s yet? If that\u2019s the case, you might want to read our article on fairway woods for average players. These woods could work fine for you but there could be better options on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Best Hybrids For Beginners & High Handicaps.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
What Are Hybrid Clubs Used For?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Hybrids are the ultimate club in a golfers bag because they\u2019re more forgiving than longer irons and they\u2019re more versatile than fairway woods. Hybrids can be used off the tee, in the fairway, from the rough, and around the greens.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
I think all mid to high handicaps should carry at least one hybrid in their bag. They\u2019re one of my favorite clubs to hit and are way easier to hit than your 3-5 irons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are the main things hybrids are used for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- When you absolutely need to hit the fairway off the tee.<\/strong><\/li>
- If you aren\u2019t consistent with your 3, 4, and 5 irons.<\/strong><\/li>
- When you\u2019re hitting from the rough with a tight lie.<\/strong><\/li>
- If you\u2019re on the fringe of the green but don\u2019t feel confident with your wedge.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re teeing off and the fairway is super narrow<\/strong> or there\u2019s water right and your miss with driver is right, you might want to hit hybrid instead. I\u2019m much more accurate with my hybrid and as I said before, hitting your second shot from the fairway is an easy way to lower scores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most mid to high handicappers have a tough time hitting their longer irons<\/strong> (3-5). I stopped carrying them all together and just hit hybrids now. They hit the ball higher, longer, and are way more forgiving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re 190 yards out in the rough,<\/strong> there\u2019s no way you\u2019ll get there with your irons, and hitting fairway wood is 50\/50. That\u2019s where hybrid comes into play. You\u2019ll get the extra distance but it\u2019ll also be way easier to make solid contact compared to your wood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What\u2019s cool about hybrids is that you can use them around the green (almost like a putter). Sometimes when you\u2019re on the fringe you\u2019ll debate between putting and chipping. Some people don\u2019t have confidence in their wedge but it might be tough to gauge the speed with your putter. Putting with your hybrid<\/strong> can work really well for this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Are Hybrid Golf Clubs Easier To Hit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Hybrids are easier to hit than irons because the face is thinner and there\u2019s more weight behind and under the ball. This makes it a lot easier to launch the ball in the air.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Obviously, irons are more compact and the weight is more forward. That means you\u2019ll need to hit the sweet spot<\/strong> dead on and you\u2019ll need to have a pretty good amount of club speed<\/strong> to get that ball in the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you don\u2019t hit the sweet spot then the ball will curve left or right<\/strong> or you\u2019ll just get zero distance. If you don\u2019t swing fast enough then the ball won\u2019t pop up in the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another thing that makes hybrids easier to hit is that they have graphite shafts.<\/strong> These shafts are lighter than steel and should help you swing the club faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hybrids are essentially smaller fairway woods. The shorter shafts<\/strong> and higher loft<\/strong> are what makes them easier to hit. Think about what\u2019s easier to hit, your 5 iron or your 9 iron. The same goes for woods and hybrids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Hybrid Clubs Replace Irons?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
- If you aren\u2019t consistent with your 3, 4, and 5 irons.<\/strong><\/li>
- When you absolutely need to hit the fairway off the tee.<\/strong><\/li>
- Cobra F9 Speedback<\/strong><\/a> (best budget-friendly hybrid)<\/li>
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