Golf Equipment -
Utility Clubs/Hybrids
Utility clubs and
hybrids are a relatively recent addition to the pantheon of golf clubs,
and they are growing in popularity because they are designed to be
easier to hit for recreational golfers.
The terms "utility clubs" and "hybrid clubs" are generally used
interchangeably. They denote a category of clubs that combine elements
of both woods and irons into their design.
This combination of elements from both irons and woods adds up to
utility clubs having technical features that aid in getting the ball
airborne, that dampen the effects of mishits, and other things that are
pluses for recreational golfers and beginners.
For this reason, many beginners would do well to consider, if shopping
for a brand new set of clubs, a "hybrid set" or "hybrid irons set." In
hybrid sets, the long irons (typically 3- and 4-irons) are replaced with
utility clubs designed to hit the ball the same distances.
From:
http://golf.about.com/cs/beginnersguide/a/hybridbeginners.htm
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