Hybrid Golf Clubs

The long irons have been seen as a curse for amateur golfers becase they are incapable of producing a complete shoulder turn during their backswing. This is imperative in order to get an efficient swing velocity. These golfers found that when they compensated for this by swinging too hard, the long irons proved to be extremely unforgiving.

Callaway hybrid golf clubs are available in three different product lines: FT-Hybrids, X-Hybrids and Big Bertha Heavenwoods. Like most hybrids, Callaway hybrid clubs are not only more forgiving of miss-hits, but deliver more distance and loft for a given swing speed compared to an iron. Also, you get the additional distance without the loss of accuracy you often suffer when trying to use a fairway wood.

The FT-Hybrids
The FT-Hybrids are part of the Fusion Technology product line. Callaway fuses together different club head materials in the FT line to allow beneficial changes in the distribution of weight by moving it to the perimeter of the club head. Not only does this lower center of gravity but places it further back, or deeper. This allows the club to be more forgiving of off-center hits and provides better loft for the ball in flight.

Another attractive feature of FT-Hybrids is the availability of models with a hook bias. This is a very nice option if you slice the ball all of the time. This line of Callaway hybrid golf clubs also include the VFT and S2H2 technologies. VFT stands for Variable Face Technology. It creates a club face that is thicker in the center and enables more shot distance. S2H2 is clever shorthand for “Short, Straight, Hollow Hosel”, and it removes much of the weight in the hosel, moving it to the club head periphery. At $199 with a graphite shaft, FT-Hybrids are the most expensive of the Callaway hyrbrids. They sell for $179 with a steel shaft.

The X-Hybrids

The X-Hybrid clubs are slightly more affordable than the FT line, selling for $139 with steel shafts and $159 for graphite. X-Hybrids also incorporate both the VFT and S2H2 technologies found in the FT clubs. Additionally these hybrids have a unique sole designed to perform better in the rough by more easily cutting through long grass. The weight in the club head is distributed to the perimeter and they have a low and deep center of gravity. The X-Hybrid clubs are available in 2H to 5H, however the 5H is not available for left handed golfers. They come with both graphite and standard steel shafts.

The Big Bertha Heavenwood Hybrids

Big Bertha Heavenwood Hybrids – Definitely the least expensive Callaway hybrid golf clubs. Even with a graphite shaft they retail for $129, and cost only $99 with a steel shaft. And like the more expensive clubs, the Big Bertha hybrids also incorporates S2H2 technology.

The Big Bertha Heavenwood Hybrid has a modified “War Bird” sole with a more elongated and low-profile face. This is intended to inspire a “confident feel” according to the sales literature. Regardless of that, they are designed to be more forgiving for off-center hits. With the range of clubs offered in this line, you can eliminate most irons in your bag except for the #9 and wedges. A left handed version is available in most of these clubs. Additionally, there are a number of standard graphite shafts to choose from, as well as a steel shaft.