Women's golf hybrids

Which hybrid number replaces which iron

Each hybrid has the number of the iron it replaces, with a similar loft. The five hybrid, around twenty-seven degrees with TaylorMade, takes the place of the five iron; the six hybrid, around thirty-one degrees, replaces the six iron. For a female golfer, the right starting point is the first iron that no longer goes up properly: the ball flies low, rolls, and finishes short. Then you maintain a loft gap of about four degrees between two hybrids, so that each covers a distinct distance and the bag has no duplicates.

The rest of the bag

Women's clubs are also available in:

• Drivers.
• Fairway Woods.
• Iron Sets.
• Single Irons.
• Wedges.
• Putters.
• Golf Set.

All clubs are gathered on the women's clubs page.

Kalea, Qi Max or Stealth HD: what sets them apart

The Kalea range is designed by TaylorMade for women golfers: the Kalea Premier features a low body and a V Steel sole that glides on the turf, a lightweight custom shaft, and a reduced Lamkin grip, for a very low centre of gravity and easy launch. The Qi Max focuses on forgiveness with a carbon crown that shifts mass back and down in the head. The Stealth HD adds weight to the heel to encourage a draw trajectory: it's suited for right-handers whose ball tends to go right. The Skymax Ice hybrid, with a stainless steel head and graphite shaft, offers a version for left-handers.

Lady, Light or Regular shaft: choosing the flex

The Lady shaft, the softest and lightest, suits most female golfers: it bends more on the downswing and helps lift the ball. The Light flex, sometimes called senior, is aimed at faster players, often more experienced, whose ball goes too high or hooks left with a Lady shaft. A shaft that's too stiff produces the opposite effect: low ball flight, heavy feel at impact, and dispersion to the right. Length also matters: a women's hybrid typically measures one inch shorter than the men's version, making control and centring easier.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hybrid or fairway wood: what should a female golfer choose?

The fairway wood, being longer and with a wider head, goes further from a clear fairway. The hybrid, being shorter and more compact, is easier to control and gets out of tough lies more easily, making it the most consistent club for most female players.

How to play a hybrid in golf?

Place the ball slightly forward of centre in your stance and sweep it like you would with a wood, without trying to take a deep divot. Let the loft do the work: there's no need to try to lift the ball with your wrists.

How many hybrids should be in your bag?

The rules allow a maximum of fourteen clubs. A beginner female golfer can manage with two hybrids, numbers five and six, while a more experienced player might carry three or four instead of her longest irons.

Does a hybrid perform well from the rough?

Yes, its compact head and rounded sole navigate through tall grass better than a long iron, which tends to snag. Place the ball in the centre of your stance and strike down slightly more than you would on the fairway.

Can you use a hybrid from a par three tee?

Yes, when placed on a low tee, the hybrid provides a high trajectory that gently lands the ball on the green. For the longer par threes, it's a more reliable option than a long iron for most female golfers.