We Reveal The 10 Best Hybrid Golf Clubs (2019 Update)

Criteria #1: Clubhead Quality

Not all clubheads are created equal. Some hybrids have clubheads that are long and thin, with a low center-of-gravity that merely lifts the golf ball into the air. Other hybrids have boxy, tall clubheads that catch the ball more squarely, giving golfers a more solid feel at impact.

Regardless of your preference, the shape and design of your hybrid’s clubhead is crucially important because it dictates clubhead speed, the launch angle of the golf ball and exit velocity after impact.

When examining clubheads on hybrids, take into account your overall preference of style. Wider hybrids tend to hit the ball in similar ways to a fairway wood, but companies have tinkered with their design slightly, so the hybrid gets the ball into the air more quickly.

The taller clubface on the hybrid gives the look and feel of your favorite iron. There is a greater sweet spot, so the feel is more solid and muscular. For beginning golfers, looking to dip their toe into the hybrid market, taller hybrids are a great place to begin your shopping.

Criteria #2: Shaft Quality

The quality of a hybrid’s shaft is incredibly essential. It is vital that a golfer has the right shaft flex to match their swing speed. But it is equally crucial that the included shaft on the hybrid from the company meets several demands that all golfers should expect from their clubs.

The first thing that you should know and look for in a shaft is the length offered by the manufacturer. Most of the elite companies provide a host of different options with their hybrid clubs making it almost a bespoke-like experience.

Next thing to look for is the overall weight of the shaft. Think of it like a baseball player looks at the weight of his bat, yes he may lose one ounce and see a dramatic difference. The same goes for the weight of the shaft in that lighter may help or hurt the quality of your shots.

Finally, I suggest you study up and learn about the torque rating of a shaft. Torque is measured by the amount of twisting a club does as it makes its way to the golf ball.

If you are a high-handicapper, then you want a high-torque shaft that helps you get the club back to square at impact. If you are an advanced golfer, then a low-torque shaft is better for accuracy and stabilizing fast clubhead speeds.

Criteria #3: Impact Feel

When we talk about how a hybrid feels at impact, this is what we are referring to when we use the term “impact feel.” You will hear the best golfers in the world talk about how new clubs grabbed them when they experienced the feel at impact.

Experienced golfers immediately know the quality of the shot by how it feels as the clubface comes into contact with the golf ball. And frankly, it is what keeps us coming back to this great game.

We are all chasing that elusive feel when we know we’ve hit the ball on the screws and look up to see a majestic arch that finds the area we intended it to land.

The only way to get an accurate sense of feel with any club is to get it out on the range and hit a few hundred balls.

Criteria #4: Adjustability

When we discuss adjustability in our reviews, we are referring to how the golfer can adjust the weights on the club head or the lie angle or offset on the clubface.

What’s great about modern golf clubs is that they can be manipulated to custom fit your swing in precise ways. This precision that you ultimately control allows you to take a club on the range and dial it into how the club feels at impact and how the ball flight suits you.

On hybrids, only the most sophisticated models offer these technologies. It will be more expensive than hybrids that offer fixed options where the club is stationary and unable to adjust to your liking.

But if you are a mid-to-low handicapper, the expense is worth it because the club will allow you to craft your shots.

So, when examining the specifications of a hybrid, check to see if the hosel is adjustable and if the offset can be dialed in either by hand or through a special tool. If you are a golfer who loves to hit better shots and wants to find every possible way to improve, this is a great start.

Criteria #5: Weighting

When we talk about weighting, we are talking about how the weight is distributed throughout the clubhead. Some manufacturers like to move the weight behind the center of the clubface to promote distance, while others want to evenly spread it around giving the hybrid less side spin and more accuracy.

As you research hybrids discover how the company utilizes the weighting of the clubhead because for a specific level of golfers, it could potentially be custom-made to meet your game.

For example, for low-handicappers who prefer shot control, the manufacturer may create a clubhead that is well balanced, offering less side spin and more control through a wider clubface that is less boxy in shape.

In contrast, high-handicappers needs clubs that send the ball down the fairway with as much clubhead speed as humanly possible. These specific hybrids will be tailored to increase distance and improve the quality of contact.