#8 A ELSE SHOULD I REMEMBER BEFORE GETTING FITTED FOR A NEW HYBRID?

Give me data

You really need to get on a launch monitor which gives clubhead as well as ball data, as you need to know a bit about your angle of attack to choose the ideal club. Steeper angles of attack when accompanied with speed are often suited to utility, driving -style irons and narrower hybrids, whereas shallower angles of attack often get more out of wider body models.

Be honest

Be really honest with yourself about which is the longest iron you hit with any confidence. For our Equipment Editor it’s a six, but for some maybe a 5-, 7- or even 8-iron. There are hybrids out there to fill any gap in your bag, and by doing so they make the game easier –and more fun.

Hit, hit, hit

If a fitter only wants to see you hit shots with a hybrid, they’ll have no idea of the distance gaps in your own game. It’s not enough just to ask how far you hit your highest-lofted fairway and longest iron – you must hit both on a launch monitor to establish how big the gap is that needs filling. Our experience is that reality is very different compared to how far we think we hit shots.

Brush up on your knowledge

Have an idea of the different categories or types of hybrids available, and give some thought to where you typically want to use a hybrid. Make the right choice and a hybrid can become a firm favourite on the golf course. For us; versatility is key – get it right and you’ll be able to clip shots out of fairway bunkers, chip with it, dig shots out of rough and have a reliable club on long par 3s – things you’d never say about a 4-iron.