Hybrids Vs. Fairway Woods
One of the latest technological advancements in golf is the hybrid club. Combining elements of irons and woods, both amateurs and professionals are replacing fairway woods and long irons with these hybrids.
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Face Design
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Fairway woods have a round face while hybrids contain a flat face similar to irons. However, hybrid faces are composed of a heavy metal found in fairway woods. The combination of the flat face and heavy metal increases spin rates and results in better accuracy.
Center of Gravity
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Hybrids have a lower center of gravity, which enables golfers--particularly players with slower swing speeds--to launch the ball higher and quicker.
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Shaft Length
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Hybrids have shorter shafts compared to fairway woods. This results in the ball flying a shorter distance with hybrids, but with a shorter shaft comes increased control.
Swing Mechanics
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The ideal way to swing a hybrid is similar to hitting a mid-iron in that the golfer should combine a sweeping motion while hitting down on the ball. With fairway woods, the golfer would attempt a more up-swinging motion to help get the ball airborne.
Pricing
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In most cases, hybrid golf clubs are cheaper than fairway woods. Most hybrids range from $100 to $200 while fairway woods typically cost $150 to $250.
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