Who uses a 7 hybrid, and why?

[Soccerrick10]

On 5/5/2023 at 11:20 PM, third-times-a-charm said:

If a hybrid wedge was a thing and it worked with real world gains - it would be worthwhile. 

Already available and the set gets glowing reviews…

 

https://www.eleven-golf.com

 

 

[Soccerrick10]

My “forgiving” or “game enjoyment” bag includes:

 

Driver

5w

7w

9w

5h,

6h

7h

8i, 9i, Pw, Aw

54* sand wedge, 58* lob wedge

 

Why - it’s stupid easy to hit, goes straight, high and lands soft.

 

 

Edited August 31, 2023 by Soccerrick10

[mshills]

12 hours ago, Soccerrick10 said:

My “forgiving” or “game enjoyment” bag includes:

 

Driver

5w

7w

9w

5h,

6h

7h

8i, 9i, Pw, Aw

54* sand wedge, 58* lob wedge

 

Why - it’s stupid easy to hit, goes straight, high and lands soft.

 

My exact setup, except no 58 degree.  I carry a 54 bent weak, and can hit every shot I should be attempting with that club.  If the shot requires a 58, it's not a shot I should attempt!

 

Should have gone to the 9W and hybrids a long time ago.

[CobbTiger]

I enjoy playing a 6 and 7 hybrid on many of the courses I play.  I can still hit a seven iron okay, and not so much with a six iron.  The hybrids make it easier and more enjoyable.  The only mistake I make is sometimes I try to "baby a shot" when I am in between clubs.  I often forget the back of the green is as good as the front (most of the time).

[gvogel]

On 5/5/2023 at 11:13 PM, JP1000 said:

I recently experimented with a 6 hybrid (28 degrees loft) for two specific par 3 holes at my course with good and consistent results.  Which begs the question, is a 7 hybrid worthwhile?

What make 6-hybrid do you play?

[596]

As stated earlier I play hybrids, with one of my sets of irons, all the way to sand wedge.  Cobra T Rails are basically hybrids throughout the set.  They are are fun to play.  The sand wedge is great from any lie even with the huge sole. 

[st1800e]

70 yrs old, 85 mph driver. 9 hcp. 

Driver, 2W, 4W, 7W , 11W, 30H,34H, 8,9,P,G,S,L irons.  
The hybrids (and woods) are far easier to hit and elevate than irons. Distances more consistent, and more forgiving on mishits.  
On a recent trip to Ireland given the expected wind I thought it would be smart to leave out the 34 and take the 7 iron, big mistake.  I wish I’d taken it.   I can knock down a hybrid as well or even better than an iron.   Gone are the days when I could effectively work an iron high, low, left and right.  

Despite the naysayers in the “if score was number 1 priority” thread, I’m still trying to shoot the lowest score I can and hybrids serve me well to meet that objective.   

[gvogel]

33 minutes ago, st1800e said:

70 yrs old, 85 mph driver. 9 hcp. 

Driver, 2W, 4W, 7W , 11W, 30H,34H, 8,9,P,G,S,L irons.  
The hybrids (and woods) are far easier to hit and elevate than irons. Distances more consistent, and more forgiving on mishits.  
On a recent trip to Ireland given the expected wind I thought it would be smart to leave out the 34 and take the 7 iron, big mistake.  I wish I’d taken it.   I can knock down a hybrid as well or even better than an iron.   Gone are the days when I could effectively work an iron high, low, left and right.  

Despite the naysayers in the “if score was number 1 priority” thread, I’m still trying to shoot the lowest score I can and hybrids serve me well to meet that objective.   

Which models/manufacturers do you play?

[st1800e]

2 minutes ago, gvogel said:

Which models/manufacturers do you play?

The FW’s are all 2018 Rogue, with reg Kuro Kage HBP 57 gm shafts, the two hybrids are KZG H370 with reg Ping TFC 129 76 gm shafts (pullouts from G10 hybrids).  

[Kai Slater]

A while back I had a Cobra Baffler DWS in a 32* that I tried to like, but I just couldn't dial it in. When I hit it solid, it was a beautiful ball flight; awesome.  But sadly, when I didn't, it wasn't.  Much more likely to be my crappy swing than it was the club's fault.  I love the idea about hitting those high loft hybrids and I will keep experimenting.

 

Edit: oh yeah, I forgot to say why.  The reason I was playing around with this type of club is because I wanted to see how easy it was to hit a high, soft-landing, ball.  Also, I tend to suck at golf and wanted to hit something shank-proof for when my iron game goes south.

Edited August 31, 2023 by Kai Slater

[bellview17v2]

3.2 handicap. 3,4.5(24 degrees), 6,7 hybrids I hit the 7 hybrid 181 and 7 iron 171. I would use any type of club, anytime to score...

[hartman29]

Big Bertha 7H from 2015 or ‘16 here. Lofted up from 32 to 34 degrees.

 

I really like hybrids and this is just stupid easy to use. Pretty long too and this was a year or two before jailbreak was around. Looks like a fat pitching wedge but goes forever.

 

Also have the matching 4 hybrid that I use a lot of tight tee boxes.  Point and shoot.

[Maine Golfer]

When I got back into golf last year as an adult, I was carrying hybrids and had less club speed. Lately ive learned to love long irons. I had a 6h Nike sling shot and 5h, I still own the 5. I'd love to try a 7h, I see a Nike model on ebay some. 

[Poor Mans Ty Webb]

A little late to the party, but there was a guy on here about 6 months ago who went with hybrids all the way down to his gap wedge. He also carried 4 drivers in his bag, one of which was modified to have like 30 degrees of loft and fitted with a wedge length shaft. Seemed confident he knew what worked for him. 

[Maine Golfer]

53 minutes ago, Poor Mans Ty Webb said:

A little late to the party, but there was a guy on here about 6 months ago who went with hybrids all the way down to his gap wedge. He also carried 4 drivers in his bag, one of which was modified to have like 30 degrees of loft and fitted with a wedge length shaft. Seemed confident he knew what worked for him. 

Im a dork (im work in IT lol) and part of the fun of pairing with strangers is seeing what they play. Its never been a better time in golf for used or new clubs, the sky / your wallet is the limit.