The 17 hybrid club can hit a distance over 190 yards by a golfer who has a swing speed of about 90 mph. Similarly, with a 21-degree hybrid,180 yards can be covered, and with a 24-degree hybrid, 175 yards can be covered. The 17-degree hybrid easily covers the distance gap and can be choked down if needed.
Hybrid Club Distances
| Club | Loft (degrees) | Distance for women (yards) |
|---|
| 1-hybrid | 15 - 18 | 115-151-194 |
| 2-hybrid | 18 - 20 | 104-137-176 |
| 3-hybrid | 21 - 24 | 96-126-163 |
| 4-hybrid | 25 - 28 | 91-119-154 |
The 4-iron and 4-hybrid estimates are 160 to 210 yards for men and 120 to 170 yards for women. The 5-iron and 5-hybrid ranges are 150 to 200 yards for men and 115 to 160 yards for women, while the 6-iron or 6-hybrid ranges are 140 to 190 yards for men and 110 to 150 yards for women.
4 Wood or 16° Hybrid
4 wood can be a real tough deal to hit unless you know your shot. With its long shaft, one does not stand an extended chance of making any error. A 16-degree hybrid is a better choice in this case due to its shorter shaft. It gives a natural swing as it has a light swing weight.With an 18 degree hybrid, the men golfers can cover an average distance of 176 yards to 222 yards, depending on the skill level and the accuracy of shots. For women, this ranges between 104 yards to 126 yards that vary according to the different factors like swing speed and height covered by the shot.
Most Forgiving Hybrids
- TaylorMade SIM2 Max Rescue. Image credit: TaylorMade.
- Honma T//World GS Hybrid. Image credit: Honma.
- Callaway Apex Hybrid. Image credit: Callaway.
- Ping G425 Hybrid. Image credit: Ping.
- Titleist TSi2 Hybrid. Image credit: Titleist.
- Cleveland Launcher Halo Hybrid. Image credit: Cleveland.
Equivalents for a 20-Degree HybridFor ladies, a 20-degree hybrid is still in the equivalency range for a 5-wood or 2-iron. For men, though, a hybrid between 20 and 22 degrees is charted as being closer to a 7-wood or 3-iron.
Even though generally a 3-hybrid replaces a 3-iron, an average golfer will probably hit the ball a bit further distance using the hybrid, typically
10 yards further.
Hybrid and Long Iron Distance Comparison Table.
| Club | Average distance | Loft |
|---|
| 3-hybrid | 190 yards | 21-24 |
| 4-hybrid | 180 yards | 25-28 |
| 5-hybrid | 170 yards | 28-32 |
Which Is Easiest To Hit? The 2-hybrid is by far, easier to hit, given its weakened loft, and the assistance it provides in getting your ball airborne.
The average distance of a 21 degree hybrid is 194 yards (177 meters). An average a male 18-handicapper will be able to cover a distance of 194 yards with this club while a 90 MPHswinger will most often hit the ball to a distance of 185 yards. The extra distance the hybrid offers can be significant.
The loft is the angle of the clubface in relation to the ground. A low-lofted hybrid
(14° to 17°) is ideally suited to replace your 3-wood or your 5-wood. This club is easier to hit than a long iron off the fairway.
LOFT.
| Loft Degrees | Irons |
|---|
| 20/21 | 3 |
| 22/23 | 4 |
| 24/28 | 5 |
| 29/32 | 6 |
What is a 15 degree hybrid? A hybrid is much easier for beginners to use than a wood club. A 15 degree hybrid is one of the only hybrids with such a low loft that can hit big shots with low speed.
A 2-hybrid may benefit higher handicappers more than a 5-wood, based on its distance and ability to navigate through any lie. While higher handicappers will have no problem getting a 5-wood shot airborne, they may struggle to keep it on target if it is not struck in the sweet spot.
Choose a loft to try based on your assessed club-head speed. If it is between 95 and 104 mph, a 10- or 11-degree loft will be appropriate. If it is between 105 and 115 mph, a loft between 7 and 9 degrees should be considered. Golfers with club-head speeds below 85 mph should use a loft angle between 14 and 20 degrees.
But for those that simply want figures the average golfer can cover around 195-205 yards with their drivers and for comparison PGA Tour Pros hit anywhere from 280 yards to 320 on average whereas LGPA Tour Pros are hitting 230 to 270 yards on average.
TaylorMade M2 Loft, Length & Lie
| Club | Loft | Length |
|---|
| 3 Hybrid | 19 Degrees | 40.75†|
| 4 Hybrid | 22 Degrees | 40.25†|
| 5 Hybrid | 25 Degrees | 39.75†|
| 6 Hybrid | 28 Degrees | 39.25†|
When you hit your 20° hybrid off the tee, you must adopt a swinging style similar to that of a fairway wood golf club. It is ideal to hit the ball exactly below your swing arc. In other words, to get the best off the tee shots with your hybrid, you must tee your ball exactly at the point above the ground.
What is a 22 degree hybrid?
| 22 degree hybrid | Specs |
|---|
| Average Distance | 186 yards (men), 129 yards (women) |
| Length | 39.5 inches (men), 38.5 inches (women) |
| Ideal usage | Playing out of the rough and on wet courses, hitting into the green, high ball launch and increased distance |
| Handicap level | 5+ |
| Thomas AT725 | Loft | Replaces a Thomas : |
|---|
| 2 Hybrid Iron | 18° | 2 Iron / 5 wood |
| 3 Hybrid Iron | 21° | 3 Iron / 7 wood |
| 4 Hybrid Iron | 24° | 4 Iron / 9 wood |
| 5 Hybrid Iron | 27° | 5 Iron / 11 wood |
The average distance offered by a 23 degree hybrid for short, mid and long male hitters is 163 yards, 189 yards, and 205 yards respectively. For women short, mid and long hitters, the average distances covered by this hybrid are 96 yards, 126 yards, and 163 yards respectively.
The pros are using hybrids regularly, and many start their iron sets with a 6-iron and carry four hybrids in their bag (except for some of the high clubhead speed players such as Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson). But that may not be the right choice for every golfer.
Best Hybrid Golf Clubs For High Handicappers
- TaylorMade SIM2 Max Rescue. + Confidence-inspiring and easy to align at address.
- Cleveland Launcher Halo Hybrid. + Good value for money.
- Wilson Staff D9 Hybrid.
- Cobra F-Max Airspeed Hybrid.
- Benross Evolution R Hybrid.
- Titleist TSi1 Hybrid.
- Callaway Big Bertha B21 Hybrid.
