A hybrid is one of the most popular clubs in the bag as it is so versatile and forgiving from a variety of lies. There are several new hybrids to hit the market this year.
COBRA KING F6
Price: £149
Loft: 3-4H, 4-5H, 5-6H
www.cobragolf.com
Cobra says that the new King F6 is its longest and most forgiving adjustable ladies hybrid, featuring simple front or back centre of gravity adjustability to maximize distance through optimised launch and spin. Designed with a traditionally shaped hybrid profile that delivers higher launch without sacrificing the accuracy of a long iron, the F6 is easy to hit, forgiving and accurate. The hybrid comes with eight easily adjustable loft settings that help manage trajectory and fine-tune launch conditions to maximise distance on any course and with any swing.
LYNX CRYSTAL
Price: £69
Loft: 23°,27°
www.lynxgolf.co.uk
New for 2016 is the latest edition to the popular Crystal range from Lynx. The Crystal hybrid is constructed from top-quality stainless steel and includes a small channel behind the face to offer more forgiveness on off-centre hits. The striking pink themed design, with colour matching head and shaft, comes with a Lynx XLR8-100 graphite shaft fitted as standard.
SRIXON XXI09
Price: £219.99
Loft: 22°,25, 28°
www.srixon.co.uk
The new XXIO9 features an entirely new technology that maintains wrist cock longer to create a change in head path without swing adjustment. The heavier head increases initial ball speed and works with the newly developed cup face to enhance performance. The deeper and lower centre of gravity allows for greater distance with more forgiveness. The result of these enhancements also promotes a highly stable flight. The club also comes fitted with a MP900L graphite shaft with ladies flex.
TAYLORMADE Kalea
Price: £159 Loft: 22°, 26°
www.taylormadegolf.com
Taylormade’s Kalea range is designed to be relevant and beneficial to the female golfer, and does so with compelling, aesthetically beautiful designs and colour finishes. The hybrid features optimised lofts, low/back centre of gravity locations, slot technology in the soles and Kalea SlimTech shafts with smaller tip diameters that help increase launch angle at impact. Kalea’s unique blend of features work in unison to maximise performance for slower swing speeds, generate more consistent yardage between hybrids and produce noticeably higher ball flights.
MIZUNO
JPX EX
Price: £179 16˚, 19˚, 22˚ and 25˚
www.golf.mizunoeurope.com
The new JPX EZ hybrid boasts larger, more confidence-inspiring ‘footprints’, providing golfers with a high, softer-landing ball flight with optimum carry distance. Designed with a larger, flatter head to aid those who struggle to create enough ball speed needed for a high trajectory. The next generation Shockwave Sole creates a lower centre of gravity, and allows the clubhead to contract and expand more at impact, maintaining ball speeds off the turf, increasing stability and promoting a higher ball flight.
YONEX
Ezone XPG
Price: £159 Loft: 22°, 25°, 28°
www.yonex.co.uk
The new Ezone XPG features the Dual Tungsten Power [DTP] System, harnessing the revolutionary Tungsten Grip and removable Tungsten screw, and counterbalanced by the lightweight shaft to produce maximum power. Offering the ultimate in customization, this hybrid not only showcases the Quick Adjust System, which allows the loft to be altered by up to +/- 1.5 degrees but furthermore is fitted with a removable head weight, enabling you to create your ideal ball flight.
