As hybrid clubs become more popular and their lofts become lower and lower, the line that separates hybrids from fairway woods become more blurred every day.
With lofts coming as low as 14 degrees, which is lower than most 3 woods, it's difficult to know if you know if you're choosing the right club between a hybrid and a fairway wood.
Hybrids come in two forms:
Before comparing hybrid clubs and fairway woods, you need to look at the two types of hybrids and decide which suits your game. They’re a little different and affect set makeup differently too.
Knowing how to make distinctions between these clubs can help you develop a short list of hybrids and fairway woods to field-test the next time out.
 NEW PowerBilt Air Force One Air Foil 2 N7 4 Hybrid 23° Graphite Stiff Flex $54.44 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 9:16:37 PST Buy It Now for only: $54.44 |
 Bobby Jones H3 21 Degree Hybrid Fairway Wood Golf Club $40.00 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 9:17:52 PST Buy It Now for only: $50.00 |
 Founders Club Judge Hybrid Fairway 21 Degree Left Hand $35.00 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 9:22:53 PST Buy It Now for only: $35.00 |
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 New Taylor Made 08 BURNER 22* #4 Hybrid S-flex graphite $109.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 9:25:15 PST Buy It Now for only: $109.99 |
 Callaway FT-iZ 3 & 4 Hybrid Combo Set, Men's Right Hand, Graphite Regular Flex $174.95 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 9:26:13 PST |
 Ping G10 G 10 24* Hybrid Stiff TFC w/headcover $47.64 (6 Bids) End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 9:26:42 PST |
 NEW Tour Edge Exotics EX-1 Hybrid 3 CC Golf Club 6 Iron $29.95 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 9:28:12 PST |
 Adams Tech V3 5 Hybrid Graphite 55 gram Lite Senior 25* New $109.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 9:28:21 PST Buy It Now for only: $109.99 |
 New 25 Degree Orlimar ZX Hybrid Golf Club Regular $39.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 9:31:46 PST Buy It Now for only: $39.99 |
 Ping i15 Hybrid Demo $60.00 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 9:31:58 PST Buy It Now for only: $82.00 |
 BRAND NEW RIGHT ADAMS IDEA TECH V3 4 H & 5 H HYBRID SET BASSARA GRAPHITE REGI $199.97 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 9:32:57 PST Buy It Now for only: $199.97 |
 Cleveland Mashie 3 HYBRID M3 20.5* MIYAZAKI 59 STIFF RH $59.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 9:33:11 PST Buy It Now for only: $59.99 |
 Rife Golf Barbados/2Bar Hybrid Mallet CS LONG - CENTER SHAFT Putter - 48" - NEW $229.95 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 9:33:20 PST Buy It Now for only: $229.95 |
 Wilson Staff DXi #4 22* Hybrid Aldila Voodoo Shaft R-Flex - W/S Authentic - NEW $129.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 9:34:36 PST Buy It Now for only: $129.99 |
 New Cleveland Launcher Hybrid 2i Headcover $0.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 9:37:47 PST Buy It Now for only: $15.00 |
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 New Cleveland Launcher Hybrid 2i Headcover $0.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 9:40:52 PST Buy It Now for only: $15.00 |
 A99 golf Neoprene Hybrid head Cover headcovers 4pcs Black/green $18.00 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 9:41:25 PST |
 2011 P R G SQUARE FACE GOLF CLUB COMPONENT HYBRID HEAD $9.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 9:42:24 PST Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 SRIXON 2 HYBRID HEADCOVER HEAD COVER GOLF *FREE SHIPPING $10.95 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 9:43:58 PST Buy It Now for only: $10.95 |
 New Cleveland Launcher DST Hybrid 4i Headcover $0.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 9:44:54 PST |
 New Cleveland Launcher DST Hybrid 3i Headcover $0.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 9:45:38 PST Buy It Now for only: $15.00 |
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 New Cleveland Launcher DST Hybrid 3i Headcover $0.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 9:47:19 PST Buy It Now for only: $15.00 |
 TOUR EDGE BAZOOKA JMAX QL IRON-WOOD 20* 3 HYBRID GRAPHITE REGULAR $24.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 9:47:57 PST Buy It Now for only: $24.99 |
 Tour Gear Alloy Hybrid RH Golf Club - CHOOSE 1 $29.95 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 9:49:22 PST Buy It Now for only: $29.95 |
 Nike slingshot 3 20 degree hybrid $70.00 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 9:50:08 PST |
 TaylorMade r7 cgb MAX 19 degree hybrid $70.00 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 9:50:08 PST |
 Titleist 910H Hybrid 24* Kai'li Regular RH NEW 1270 $199.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 9:51:04 PST Buy It Now for only: $199.99 |
 2011 Cleveland Niblick II Short Iron Hybrid 49 Degrees $109.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 9:52:12 PST Buy It Now for only: $109.99 |
 Adams Idea A7 3/4 Graphite Axivcore Hybrids 5-PW Steel True Temper Irons Set! $395.95 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 9:52:15 PST Buy It Now for only: $395.95 |
 SET Acer XK Hybrid Irons 3-4-5 Steel FREE HEADCOVERS $84.95 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 9:52:35 PST Buy It Now for only: $84.95 |
 LH SET Acer XK Hybrid Irons 3-4-5 Steel FREE HEADCOVERS $84.95 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 9:55:03 PST Buy It Now for only: $84.95 |
 NEW Mens RH Golf Club Set Complete + Stand Bag Driver Wood Hybrid Irons Putter $228.68 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 9:56:26 PST |
 New Cleveland Tour Mashie TM2 18 deg 2 Hybrid Regular flex $159.00 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 9:57:58 PST Buy It Now for only: $159.00 |
 New Cleveland Tour Mashie TM1 15.5 deg 1 Hybrid Stiff flex $159.00 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 9:58:18 PST Buy It Now for only: $159.00 |
 New Callaway Golf FT-IZ #2 Hybrid Stiff Flex $89.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:00:11 PST Buy It Now for only: $89.99 |
 NEW Ladies Complete Golf Set Womens Clubs Lady Drivers Hybrid Irons Putter & Bag $292.84 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:00:44 PST Buy It Now for only: $292.84 |
 LH CLEVELAND LAUNCHER DST 10' 20.5* 3i HYBRID GRAPH REG $54.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:01:27 PST Buy It Now for only: $54.99 |
 NEW KING COBRA S3 MAX 3 4 5 6 HYBRID HEADCOVER HEAD COVER $9.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:04:14 PST |
 NEW NIKE SQ MACHSPEED #3 HYBRID HEADCOVER COVER WHITE $9.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:04:14 PST Buy It Now for only: $16.99 |
 NEW CLEVELAND LAUNCHER DST 2I HYBRID HEADCOVER COVER $9.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:04:14 PST Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 NEW CALLAWAY BIG BERTHA DIABLO 2 3 4 5 HYBRID HEADCOVER $9.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:04:14 PST Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 NEW TITLEIST 909H 15 17 19 21 24* HYBRID HEADCOVER NT $12.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:04:14 PST Buy It Now for only: $18.99 |
 CALLAWAY 2008 FT 2 3 4 5 HYBRID IRON/WOOD HEADCOVER * $7.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:04:14 PST Buy It Now for only: $12.99 |
 2 NEW CALLAWAY 2008 FT 2 3 4 5 HYBRID HEADCOVERS HEAD COVERS $14.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:04:15 PST Buy It Now for only: $24.99 |
 NEW NIKE SASQUATCH SUMO 2 #3 HYBRID HEADCOVER SUMO2 $9.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:04:15 PST Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 NEW CALLAWAY RAZR X HYBRID 2 3 4 5 6 HEADCOVER HEAD COVER $9.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:04:15 PST Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 NEW NIKE SQ MACHSPEED #2 HYBRID HEADCOVER SASQUATCH $9.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:04:15 PST Buy It Now for only: $16.99 |
 *Tour Issue* CALLAWAY RAZR X TOUR 21* #3 HYBRID HEAD $104.49 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:05:32 PST Buy It Now for only: $104.49 |
 Ping Faith Hybrid 5 Fairway Wood Golf Club $89.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:05:45 PST |
 NEW CALLAWAY FT-IQ HT DRIVER PRECISE S5 WOOD, HYBRIDS, IRONS, WEDGE, PUTTER, BAG $349.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:06:14 PST Buy It Now for only: $349.99 |
 Ben Hogan Edge CFT Hybrid Fairway Wood Golf Club 2 hybrid 19 degrees $12.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:06:47 PST |
 NEW Mens Complete Golf Set For TALL MEN Clubs & Bag Driver Hybrids Irons Putter $319.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:10:08 PST Buy It Now for only: $319.99 |
 Accumax Mens PW Hybrid Utility Iron Regular Flex Graphite with Taylormade Ball! $25.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:11:16 PST |
 BRAND NEW BLACK LAB HYBRID / PUTTER COVER $19.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:11:20 PST Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 QLS by Tour Edge #6 Hybrid Regular flex!!! Graphite $7 Shipping! Free w/BIN $25.00 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:12:48 PST Buy It Now for only: $35.00 |
 LH WILSON STAFF DRIVER WOODS HYBRIDS IRONS WEDGES & BAG SENIOR FLEX MSRP $2940 $799.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:15:09 PST Buy It Now for only: $799.99 |
 RARE NEW KZG 18* HYBRID/FAIRWAY MAGNET HEADCOVER $13.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:17:02 PST Buy It Now for only: $13.99 |
 TURBO POWER LAZER HAWK CUSTOM GOLF RAZR X HYBRID GOLF CLUBS LOFTS #2,3,4,5 or 6 $39.00 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:18:04 PST Buy It Now for only: $39.00 |
 Adams Tech V3 3 Hybrid Graphite Stiff 19* EXCELLENT NO COVER $89.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:18:38 PST Buy It Now for only: $89.99 |
 Mint Ping V2 Rapture Hybrid Cover....Super Clean!. $5.51 (2 Bids) End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:19:41 PST |
 LEFT HAND SET AcerXK Hybrid Irons 3-4-5 FREE HEADCOVERS $89.95 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:20:07 PST Buy It Now for only: $89.95 |
 BRAND NEW TaylorMade RESCUE 09 3 & 4 HYBRID SET REG LH $52.51 (6 Bids) End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:20:51 PST |
 Mint Ping V2 Rapture Hybrid Cover....Super Clean!. $5.50 (2 Bids) End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:21:26 PST |
 SET AcerXK Hybrid Irons 3-4-5 Graphite FREE HEADCOVERS $89.95 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:22:10 PST Buy It Now for only: $89.95 |
 Ping Rapture Hybrid Fairway Wood Golf Club 24 Degree **Free Shipping** $41.95 (3 Bids) End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:29:18 PST |
 New PowerBilt Air Force One Air Foil 3 Hybrid Graphite Regular Flex $14.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:31:56 PST Buy It Now for only: $34.99 |
 Adams Idea Black Super Hybrid 15* VooDoo RNV8 R-Flex - Adams Authentic - NEW $139.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:32:06 PST Buy It Now for only: $139.99 |
 Ping Rapture Hybrid Golf Club Headcover NEW $14.95 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:32:26 PST Buy It Now for only: $14.95 |
 NEW TOUR EDGE EXOTICS TRILOGY HYBRID CUSTOM SPECS $159.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:35:50 PST Buy It Now for only: $159.99 |
 Travel mate golf cover hard case shell hybrid tour golf bag red/black $99.98 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:35:51 PST |
 Adams Tech V3 3 Hybrid Graphite Stiff 19* GOOD NO COVER $79.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:35:58 PST Buy It Now for only: $79.99 |
 SENIOR CADET GRAPH GOLF CLUBS wDRIVER, HYBRIDS & PUTTER $219.95 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:37:45 PST Buy It Now for only: $219.95 |
 Adams Idea a7 #3 19* Hybrid UST Axivcore 85 S-Flex NEW $99.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:39:03 PST Buy It Now for only: $99.99 |
 UST iROD HYBRID FAIRWAY GRAPHITE SHAFT $34.95 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:39:20 PST Buy It Now for only: $34.95 |
 Tommy Armour 845s Silver Scot Iron set Golf Club Adams Driver and Hybrid $33.99 (11 Bids) End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:41:08 PST |
 Tour Edge MRH Bazooka QLS Combo #3-5 Hybrids 6-PW Irons R-Flex Graph. $119.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:42:08 PST |
 Right Hand Founders Club Power Cleek 24° Hybrid Mens Graphite Senior A Flex I $0.01 (1 Bid) End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:42:32 PST |
 PERFECT CLUB HYBRID, 21* GRAPHITE MID FLEX & MATCHING HC - ( 8+ OF 10) VERY NICE $39.00 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:43:25 PST Buy It Now for only: $59.00 |
 Lady Adams Idea A2 OS Single Mid Hybrid Graphite $39.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:44:24 PST Buy It Now for only: $39.99 |
 Mac SD3 Iron Set 4/5 Hybrids 6-SW Irons Graphite Iron Mens Flex Nike Golf Ball! $199.95 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:46:17 PST Buy It Now for only: $199.95 |
 Adams Idea a7 #4 22* Hybrid UST Axivcore 85 S-Flex NEW $99.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:47:30 PST Buy It Now for only: $99.99 |
 CUSTOM I-BRiD HYBRID COMPLETE FULL GOLF CLUBS IRONS SET $169.00 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:50:21 PST Buy It Now for only: $169.00 |
 Titleist 585 21 & 24 degree Hybrids Aldila NV 85g Shafts with Headcovers VG Cond $122.50 (9 Bids) End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:51:35 PST |
 HYBRiD COMPLETE CUSTOM FULL OVERSIZE IRON GOLF CLUB SET $169.00 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:52:06 PST Buy It Now for only: $169.00 |
 Mint Ben Hogan #3 Edge C.F.T. Hybrid w/steel #4 stiff shaft & factory grip. $14.99 (2 Bids) End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:54:44 PST |
 New Dynacraft Avatar XMOI Hybrid Irons CUSTOM MADE! $255.00 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:55:26 PST Buy It Now for only: $255.00 |
 WILSON STAFF FYBRID 19.5* HYBRID GRAPHITE REGULAR FLEX GOOD CONDT. $39.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:55:45 PST Buy It Now for only: $39.99 |
 NEW LH NIKE SQ SUMO HYBRID 24* 4 HYBRID GRAPH REGULAR $69.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 10:59:55 PST Buy It Now for only: $69.99 |
 Adams Idea Black Super Hybrid Fairway 19* head only $30.00 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 11:00:04 PST |
 Adams Idea Black Super Hybrid Rescue 21* (HEAD ONlY) $35.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 11:00:21 PST |
 NEW Womens Complete Full Golf Set Ladies Clubs Drivers Hybrid Irons Putter Bag $252.48 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 11:00:39 PST |
 ADAMS IDEA TECH HYBRID 2 HEADCOVER HEAD COVER VERY GOOD $12.50 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 11:01:24 PST Buy It Now for only: $12.50 |
 ADAMS IDEA A7 HYBRID 4 IRON 22* - PRO FORCE REGULAR $72.50 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 11:01:44 PST Buy It Now for only: $72.50 |
 Mint 3 & 4 Tommy Armour 845 Hybrids w/steel stiff shafts & mint original grips!. $19.95 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 11:02:57 PST |
 NEW ADAMS GOLF # 4 HYBRID IDEA A7OS CLUB HEADCOVER W@W CHECK IT OUT!! $12.00 End Date: Saturday Feb-4-2012 11:03:35 PST Buy It Now for only: $12.00 |
Hybrid irons. These hybrids replace irons, have the same lofts and weights as the irons they replace and come in the same finished lengths and swingweights. That means they’ll feel the same as the irons in your current set.
The advantages: That’s simple. Hybrid irons simplify the replacement of corresponding long irons. It also keeps your set’s progression consistent. This maintains a predictable 10 yard gap between clubs throughout your set. That makes club selection easier.
Another benefit: Higher long iron trajectories. The lower center of gravity (CG) in hybrid irons produces a higher trajectory with the same effort. Players with lower swing speeds can take advantage of hybrids to get back the long iron yardages for longer approaches to the green.
If you never thought you’d be able to hit a 2-Iron, hybrid irons deliver the out-and-out perfect solution.
Hybrid fairways. These mimic fairway woods to some extent. They’re longer in length than hybrid irons and use different shafts. Hybrid fairways use wood shafts with a .335 tip diameter instead of the .370 tip found in irons.
Hybrid fairways are not as deep from front to back as fairway woods and that affects how they play. Hybrid fairways have the center of gravity (CG) closer to the clubface than traditional fairway woods. This tends to lower trajectory a bit.
