When I started playing golf, I began with a very light kit, partly because of my apprehension about investing in a sport I might not play later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spoiler alert, I did play a lot and, over time, learned the differences between the different materials and kinds of clubs available at a golfer’s disposal<\/a> and also figured out which clubs suited my play style the best. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I am a mid-handicap player at my best in my club. However, reaching even this level as a casual golfer required understanding my playstyle deeply and going through a few fittings with club experts before setting my skills to the test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You might have heard that hybrids are the beginners’ club (see the best hybrid iron sets here<\/a>), which is true in many ways. A hybrid, in mine and the collective experience of several golfers, is easier to hit and get good lofts with consistency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The clubhead of the hybrid is smaller and reduces the chance of hitting the ground before you swing. As a result, the hybrid more easily forgives lower swing speeds and mishits as it ensures your ball will go airborne most of the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the contrary, fairway woods have a bigger clubhead and require more finesse and expertise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A shallower swing, which also increases the chance of missing the ball and pin altogether, paired with a very high speed, is required to exploit the main benefit of the woods, which is relatively higher lofts and large distances covered. So there is a risk, and there is a consequent reward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this article, we shall discuss the general characteristics of fairway woods and hybrids. We shall also touch upon:<\/p>\n\n\n\n An average kit should have at least a driver wood with a higher loft, two wedges (a sand wedge definitely), and a single putter. The rest has some room for ambiguity and personal flair. Buying clubs is expensive, so one should buy clubs with caution.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n I also figured out that buying clubs based only on verbal advice by someone, and this includes this article, is a grave mistake. Ideally, one should get a feel for all kinds of clubs in their intended situations and then decide based on your appraisal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is also difficult for a new player, which is where golf fittings come in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also read:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The problem with fairway woods and hybrids is that, unlike other clubs, which are designed for very specific purposes, a hybrid and a woods do the same thing with few major differences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The major difference between these is that a hybrid cannot compare to the distances some people can attain through woods, but at the same time, a hybrid is much more forgiving than your average woods when it comes to low-skill play. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I do not mean to say high-level scratch handicap players do not touch hybrids, and woods players are some gated puritanical society who decide who uses what based on skill. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Many pro golfers have outright rejected woods, and many pro golfers have outright rejected hybrids. So I guess it only depends on personal preference.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat Are The Purposes Of Woods And Hybrids?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Know The Differences Between The Two<\/h3>\n\n\n\n