Most golfers would agree that the hardest shots are those that require hitting a long iron with accuracy. With the advent of hybrid golf clubs, these shots have become much easier for the average golfer. If you make the change and go with hybrids in place of your 3, 4 & 5 irons, you are sure to take some strokes off your game.

Why is a hybrid better than a long iron? The biggest reason is versatility. You can use a hybrid effectively from tee to green. The hybrid is a much more forgiving club and will deliver longer, straighter shots even if you make a poor swing. Over time, that must result in fewer strokes.

These hybrid golf clubs look and feel different than any iron. So the question golfers using them are faced with first is, how exactly do I use this thing? You have to approach this the same as if you were trying to learn how to swing a golf club of any other type. Looking at a hybrid golf club you will see the obvious differences. The face of the hybrid is wider, and the center of gravity is much lower than that of an iron. This allows the club to launch the ball up into the air easier, even when you make a poor swing.

The swing you use with a hybrid will depend on the kind of shot you are hitting. But the one thing that is consistent is that you will use the same technique you would have used with a long iron. Some golfers see the hybrid like they see a fairway wood, so they swing accordingly. This is a mistake. The fairway wood is swung so the club head hit’s the ball while traveling slightly upward. To hit a hybrid golf club effectively, you must take the same swing you would with an iron. That means a descending blow to the golf ball. This same swing will produce a better result because of the hybrid’s lower center of gravity, and it’s ability to cut through the rough better than an iron. In other words, you are looking for the same result when hitting a hybrid that you look for when hitting a long iron. The difference is the hybrid makes it easier to actually achieve that result. Of course, when you swing any club you must keep the proper golf swing spine angle.

If you are looking to improve your game, add a couple of hybrid golf clubs to your bag in place of your long irons, and you are sure to take strokes off your score. But just like getting golf driving tips after buying a new driver, you have to learn how to use your new hybrids.