FOUR THINGS WE LEARNED...

1 THERE’S A HYBRID TO REPLACE YOUR 8-IRON

Callaway’s 28° Rogue X 8H just wouldn’t have been entertained a few years ago, but with more of us realising the benefits of wide body forgiveness it’s now a credible option.

2 SHAFT WEIGHTS CAN TAILOR FEEL TO YOU

Lighter hybrid (and fairway) shafts mean you can concentrate on keeping rhythm and sweep shots away without feeling the need to power shots into the air. They also feel great at average swing speeds.

3 NOT ALL BETTER PLAYERS NEED NARROW HYBRIDS

You won’t see many wide hybrids on tour, but it didn’t stop our test pro preferring them over their narrow cousins. If you prefer the shape of irons consider narrow bodies and utility irons, just make sure you own enough club speed to get them airborne from the turf.

4 REPLACE THE 5-IRON YOU ONLY EVER HIT ON A PAR 3

If you only hit a 5-iron when you can tee up on a par 3, drop it; there are so many easier, more forgiving options out there now. Consider high lofted hybrids and fairways, as well as toe and heel weighted hollow body irons, Crossovers or even Cobra’s One Length hybrid.