I\u2019ve been using hybrids instead of long irons for a number of years now because I can hit them farther and also have better accuracy. In this post, I\u2019m going to be comparing a hybrid swing to a long iron swing and talking about the key differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Long story short, the difference between a hybrid and a long iron is the amount of forgiveness and the required speed to make a solid shot. If you want to hit a long iron a long distance you\u2019ll need to generate somewhere around 95-100 MPH of swing speed to be able to get it up in the air. You\u2019ll be able to swing the club much slower with a hybrid to get the distance and ball flight you\u2019re after.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I think a lot of average golfers could benefit from using a hybrid instead of their 3-5 irons because they\u2019re way more forgiving and easier to hit. If you\u2019ve never hit one then you\u2019ll most likely need to practice a number of times to get the hang of it but I\u2019m pretty confident in saying you\u2019ll really enjoy it. Let\u2019s jump into a few more details about hybrid and long iron swings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In order to hit a solid shot with your long iron, you\u2019re going to need a good amount of speed through impact and a slightly downward strike. You aren\u2019t going to want to take a big divot like you would with a wedge but what you\u2019ll want to do is make a really clean strike. Here\u2019s how you should play a long iron:<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you hit an iron shot purely it\u2019ll almost feel like you\u2019ve hit it thin. It\u2019s going to take quite a bit of practice and I\u2019m sure you\u2019ll slap shot a few but the feeling you want to get is 95% ball and 5% ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s going to be pretty tough for the average golfer to consistently make solid shots with their long irons. As you start getting better you\u2019ll want to have more control over the ball and that\u2019s where your iron would be ideal. You can shape the ball around easier and control how high or low you want the shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re someone like me and don\u2019t swing the club too hard you\u2019ll most likely benefit from a hybrid. The center of gravity is further back and there\u2019s more bass behind the ball. Since that\u2019s the case, it won\u2019t take as much speed to make solid contact and get that ball up in the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the reasons I like a hybrid is because it can be hit like your long iron but it can also be hit like your fairway wood. If you hit slightly down on the ball you\u2019ll make good contact and you\u2019ll also make solid contact if you sweep the ball off the ground (just like you would with a fairway wood).<\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019re going to have much more forgiveness because the club isn\u2019t going to dig into the ground and your margin of error is much smaller. Here\u2019s how you should play a hybrid:<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you make solid contact you\u2019ll quickly see the benefit of using a hybrid. Your shot will go so much higher and you\u2019ll most likely get more distance out of it. Even if you hit slightly behind the ball you\u2019ll still make decent contact and get some distance because the wider bottom will glide along the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you start getting better, a hybrid might not be the best option for you because it\u2019s not as versatile. It\u2019s pretty tough to control the ball and shape it around the course. Irons are much better for drawing\/fading the ball or keeping the ball low. I\u2019m sure most people reading this don\u2019t need to worry about that and will be better off with a hybrid. It\u2019s what I use and is one of my favorite clubs. You can see a list of my favorite hybrids here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let me know your thoughts and any questions you have. Like this article? Feel free to give it a share!<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow To Hit A Long Iron<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How To Hit A Hybrid<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n