Hybrid Golf Clubs | Men's Hybrids

When most of the us see the letters "IRS," we tend to get sweaty palms and start to see Form 1040s dancing across the movie screen of our minds. No need to worry with the Orlimar Hybrid IRS -- IRS in this case stands for Iron Replacement System. ...

Hybrid (hy'-brid) n. 1. that which is created from two or more other types.

In golf, a hybrid is the combination of an "iron" and a "wood" (though rarely actual wood these days). The goal: to produce a club that has the best characteristics of each -- the length ...

This new hybrid set from Adams Golf -- the A3OS -- is an updated version of the old A2OS. With some updated engineering, Adams has tried to make this their "easiest-to-hit" iron set, yet. The set starts out with the hybrids in numbers 3, 4, and 5 ...

Yet another offering in the hybrid club category, the i15 Hybrid from Ping has been designed with the better player in mind. The head is on the smaller, traditional side, which begs the question, "Are hybrids traditional?"

Whatever term you ascribe to it, this club is designed for the ...

Whether they are called an "ironwood" or "hybrid," the benefits to a club of this type are so evident -- for every level of golfer -- any time one comes along that it's worth a closer look. The New Nickent 4DX Hybrid with Fujikara Shaft is no exception.

This model ...

You know how some things just look fast? A Ferrari Testarossa. The Japanese Bullet Train. The old SST jetliner.

The Ping Rapture V2 Hybrid with Graphite Shaft fits nicely into that category. This club just has a cool look to it and inspires confidence that you are ...

Ok, I cheated a little bit on this one. Sorry, but it's true. I'm not a southpaw. So the idea of me trying to swing a Nike Slingshot Hybrid is a dumb one. However, I have tried the *ahem* normal Slingshot Hybrids -- and while I ...

This club feels great. I hate the fact that I even like a club called a "rescue club," because it is obviously very telling of my game and how much I need to be... uh... rescued. Not only does this pick the ball up quickly and get ...

This hybrid is from the PowerBilt Air Force line of nitrogen-infused clubs designed by dentists. (Not really -- I just like to imagine the club is filled full of laughing gas.)

The reason they are full of nitrogen is to make the club long and powerful. By using ...

This TaylorMade Raylor Hybrid picks your golf ball out of the rough like no other. The shape of the head is specifically designed to get through the long stuff and launch your ball high and long.

The leading edge is pointed, and the clubhead is very compact. ...

This is a beautiful player's hybrid. Its stainless steel head is small and simple made with a Carpenter-steel insert. This insert is designed to increase ball speed. The center of gravity is offset and progressive to match the head size of each loft. The hybrid ...

This Cleveland Launcher DST has very similar technology as the DST Driver. The dual rail system helps the hybrid stay stable when going after it in the rough or any other lie. In addition, it helps reduce turf drag and improve contact.

The hybrid has a parabolic leading edge. ...

This is a very reasonably priced hybrid. Callaway is an industry leader, and I really like the bang for the buck with this Big Bertha Diablo Hybrid. I'm not really sure why this club is so cheap.

This model has a very low center of gravity resulting ...

This Adams Idea Pro Black Hybrid is an interesting looking fellow. At first glance, it's obvious that Adams is trying to appeal to the better player who isn't quite ready to jump headfirst into a hybrid. It's a black hybrid that looks like an iron.

The ...

Mizuno engineers some beautiful clubs. This MP-CLK Hybrid is more versatile than I would expect from a company that I typically think of as an expert player's brand.

The face of the hybrid is a very hot. It is comprised of a 1770 stainless steel maraging face. ...

This new Baffler Rail Hybrid is a new club with an old (tried and true) design. As a matter of fact, the Baffler has been around for thirty years. Let's take a look at some of the latest technology built into this very forgiving club.

The first thing ...

These Tour Edge Exotics clubs may be the best kept secret of modern golf equipment. I predict we will see a surge in this company in the coming years.

This Tour Edge XCG-3 hybrid is similar to the XCG-3 driver and fairway wood. Its sole is comprised ...

If I had to describe this hybrid with one word, that word would be "Forgiving." I challenge you to hit a bad shot with this hybrid. Okay, okay -- perhaps I'm getting carried away, but let me show you what I'm talking about.

The FT-iZ Hybrid is a ...

I really like the price point of this Bobby Jones hybrid. It's very reasonable. Most of you know who Bobby Jones is, but who is this Jesse Ortiz fellow? This is the famous club designer that burst onto the scene back in the early nineties ...

Well Nike is consistent with these Machspeeds. From driver to 3 wood to this hybrid, they are all very square-shaped. The whole idea is to make the clubs more aerodynamic for faster swing speeds. I think this makes more sense with the big 460cc driver, but ...

Adams golf invented the hybrid club.  Don’t quote me on that because it may not be completely true. It was probably a scientist, who is now sitting on a beach in Tahiti.  However, Adams has always been the leader in the hybrid technology, and they've really outdone themselves again ...

These days hybrid clubs are all the rage, and for good reason. These clubs help lower the learning curve and help get the ball up quick and in the direction of the target. This Tour Edge Bazooka is a reasonably priced golf club that is very easy ...

Where have I been? When I first saw this product, I had to do a little research. Maruman? Who or what is that? Apparently, it is a company that self-describes their specialty as being one who produces high-end clubs for the prestigious users.

Frankly, their website -- and ...

The first time I ever heard the word "hybrid" was in 1995, and I was face to face with a four-legged beast. "W... W... Why do you have a wolf?" I asked my friend Trey.

"Oh, Rambo. He's not a wolf, silly… He's a wolf hybrid." Trey explained. ...

If you haven't gotten on the "Hybrid Bandwagon" yet, it's time to jump on. Grab your 2 and 3 irons and throw them in the lake. When I pulled my 3 iron out of the bag, it was so clean and shiny I could have eaten off of it. ...

If you can't wait to swing your three iron, then all I can say is: "Have a great round, Tiger." However, if you're like the rest of us, and your three iron is the shiniest club in your bag (because you never hit it), then it's time to swing ...

Adams Golf and Nickent Golf seem to be the kings of hybrids. Adams may have invented hybrids, but Nickent is taking it to the next level. Their claim to fame is their patented Brazing Technology.

Brazing technology is an innovation that fuses steel and titanium without using epoxy. ...

Hybrids are all the rage. Why shouldn't the Nicklaus Corp jump on the bandwagon? These hybrids include the 2 with an 18 degree loft, the 3 with a 21 degree loft, a 4 with a 24 degree loft, and a 5 with a 27 degree loft.

I like these hybrids for ...

Close your eyes and imagine. (Wait -- read this first and then close your eyes...)

You're one stroke up on Tiger Woods on the last hole of the PGA Championship. Tiger led this tournament from the start, and what's more is: he's never lost a major championship when leading after ...

If you are struggling with getting your irons airborne or suffer from inconsistent mishits, I can understand why you are checking out these hybrid irons. These clubs are designed to help you easily get the ball flying high towards the green.

When it comes to hybrids, I usually recommend the ...

To score in this game, you've got to hit the green. Nothing is more frustrating than bombing a drive off the tee only to duff your iron shot 3 feet. I remember the days when I was much more nervous standing over that darn 100-yard pitch shot than I ...

The Adams Speedline Fairway Wood aims to provide a true hybrid by combining the versatility of a hybrid iron and the distance of a fairway wood. While this is an intriguing idea, it puts the club into more of a niche than it would like to be in.

The Speedline Fairway Wood ...

I am a huge fan of rescue clubs. Huge. Over-the-top ridiculous fan of rescue clubs. Why do you think that is? Because I'm consistently using them to try and finesse one up to the apron of the green on my second shot on the par 5? Uh, ...

This review is a little tricky. I feel like I might come off sounding like a golf snob. Oh well. You can take it, right? Plus, you don't have to agree with me. But... I think you will.

Be honest. We just love golf. Right? ...