Girls' golf hybrids

What makes the hybrid easier than a long iron

The hybrid borrows its hollow and deep head from the wood and its shorter length from the iron. Its centre of gravity, placed low and far from the face, helps the ball to rise even when the swing speed is low, which is the case for most young female golfers. With a long iron, on the other hand, you need to hit quickly and accurately to get height and distance.

Its wide sole glides over the grass instead of digging in, forgiving shots taken slightly behind the ball. The hybrid can be played from the fairway, from light rough, or from the tee of a par three, where a young player can't reach the green with a mid-iron.

The rest of the bag

The clubs for girls also come in:

• Beginners.
• Drivers.
• Fairway Woods.
• Iron Sets.
• Single Irons.
• Sand Wedges.
• Putters.
• Club Sets.

All the clubs are gathered on the girls' clubs page.

Loft, shaft and grip suited for a young player

For a beginner, a loft of twenty-five to thirty degrees is chosen: the more open the face, the easier it is for the ball to rise. The lightweight and flexible graphite shaft allows you to whip the ball with still limited force; a shaft that is too stiff gives low shots that go right for a right-handed player. The grip should be thin, allowing the fingers to fully wrap around the handle without tension.

The total weight also matters: a head that is too heavy tires the wrists by the end of the round and pushes the child to compensate with the upper body, compromising the fluidity of their swing.

Hybrid length based on the child's height

The length is chosen based on the player's height, measured barefoot, using the manufacturer’s chart, because two children of the same age can have a twenty-centimetre difference. Junior ranges are generally organised by height brackets, each corresponding to longer and slightly heavier clubs. A club that is too long forces you to stand straight and spread your hands; too short, it forces you to bend.

With every growth spurt, the address position should be checked again. Rather than extending a club, which alters its balance and the stiffness of the shaft, you move to the next size bracket with the help of the club teacher.

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Frequently asked questions

How to play a hybrid well as a beginner?

The ball is placed slightly forward of the centre of the stance, and the swing sweeps the ground rather than striking down like with an iron. Let the loft of the club lift the ball without trying to scoop it up with the hands.

When can a girl start using a hybrid?

As soon as she starts playing on a course, after practicing with a mid-iron and a putter. An open-loft hybrid then replaces the long irons, which are too hard to get airborne with a low swing speed.

How many hybrids to put in a young golfer's bag?

One is enough at first, alongside a wood, a few irons, a wedge, and a putter. As the player progresses, a second hybrid can replace the longest iron that she still struggles to play.

What's the difference between a hybrid and a fairway wood?

The fairway wood has a larger head and a longer shaft: it sends the ball further but requires a wider swing. The hybrid, shorter and more compact, is easier to control from the rough and on long approaches.

Is a women's hybrid suitable for a teenager?

When she reaches adult height and her swing speed has increased, a women's hybrid with Ladies flex can take over. Check the length in position and test the club at the practice range before adopting it.