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  1. It also depends on how/when a Golfer releases the club. I, personally, have
    a late release, and that can result in the effective loft being reduced, so
    I struggle with low lofted fairways/hybrids. But a 22* hybrid for example,
    actually comes out like an 18* hybrid in terms of both ball flight and
    distance. Same happens with a fairway wood. I can’t hit a 15* 3 wood,
    because my effective loft at impact is more like 10-11*, but going up to
    18*-19* in a fairway, has a ball flight more akin to a 15* 3 wood, and
    therefore distance is comparable too. It works for me, so it’s important to
    diagnose how and when a golfer releases the club too, and whether a clubs’
    effective loft is affected at impact.?

  2. The first hybrid clubs I had were the ones that came with the first
    generation Adams Idea A1 Hybrid irons. I really had to hit those the second
    way you demonstrated there to get a good, decent, ball flight. I tried
    hitting them like a wood when I first got them and it just didn’t work. I
    tried moving the ball back in my stance with them one day and swinging them
    like I would a 7 iron. The ball just seemed to jump off the club face. The
    hybrids I have in my bag now I can hit either way. ?

  3. My continuing bugbear with hybrids is that I feel that they are not
    “direct” replacements for those difficult to hit long irons. I am 56
    around 5ft 8in and of a slight build. I hit my 5 iron 170 yards. I would
    expect that my 22 degree hybrid, which has the same loft as the 4 iron in
    my set, to go around 183 yards. However, due to the fact they are easier
    to hit and have longer shafts I often find I am hitting it around 195 which
    leaves a big gap. I have to grip down and hit more gently to hit it around
    180. This means that for routine 4 iron shots I have to change my
    technique to get the desired distance. Not a big deal but something to be
    aware of. ?

  4. Great suggestion. I frequently struggle to find what is best, but i like
    the idea of two approaches and sometimes give up and go to my 4 iron (which
    is a MP-Fli Hi) versus my Adams 3 hybrid. I’m really happy I came across
    this channel even more now. Great timing for me.?

  5. Helpful direction, Rick. I’ve avoided hybrids as neither fish nor fowl
    because of the varied and non-specific advice on hitting them. Might try a
    3h, now.?

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