HYBRIDS

What Gear 2015 Hybrids
Adams is one
of the biggest
innovators when
it comes to hybrid
technology.
HYBRIDS
They’re versatile and forgiving, making
the game easier for every golfer
Rescue clubs or hybrids as they’re better
known are there to replace the harder
to hit irons in a set, with a typical set of
irons consisting of 3, 4, and 5-irons that
are notoriously difcult to master for many golfers.
A hybrid is best described as being a cross between
an iron and a wood with dual characteristics. They
have easy to hit properties associated with a fairway
wood along with a larger, more forgiving head.
They also have the same accuracy properties as an
iron, but with shorter shafts and an iron-like face
for enhanced control around the greens. Like the
fairway woods earlier, today’s hybrids benefit from
much of the tech in drivers, such as thinner faces,
power-boosting slots and tons of adjustability.
Cobra’s Fly-Z
is a truly
modern
hybrid.
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ADAMS
www.adamsgolf.com
08000 728624
TIGHT LIES £129
PRO MINI £159
PRO DHY £159
XTD £199
RED PRICE TBC
Tight Lies technology in a hybrid
for the first time. An upside
head shape creates a larger
impact area low in the face for
more consistent contact while
Ghost Slot Technology ensures
this is an higher launching and
easy-to-hit hybrid.
The Pro Mini features compact head
design with a cut-thru sole slot with
a refined crown slot. The result is
faster ball speeds compared to nonslotted
hybrids and traditional long
irons. An ultra-thin steel face
produces a trampoline efect near
the USGA limit.
Merging the unique attributes
of a hybrid and a traditional long
iron, the Pro DHy is a powerpacked
replacement. It gives
the extra distance and
forgiveness of a hybrid with the
shot-shaping control and
workability of a long iron.
Multi-material hybrid with
Velocity Slots. Titanium crown
and face and stainless steel
sole allied with VST ensure
maximum face hotness.
Adams premium hybrid. Loft
can be adjusted up or down
by up to 1.5°.
Built for versatility, the Adams Red
Hybrid utilises a smaller head shape
making it easier to hit from all
conditions. Red also features
Velocity Slot Technology and
transferable weights on the sole
that can be configured to promote
the best ball flight for your game.
BENROSS
www.benrossgolf.com
01932 821200
RIP SPEED 2 £99.99
HOT SPEED 2 ESCAPE £99.99
MAX SPEED 2 £89.99
A tour calibre hybrid, designed to
increase playability over Long Irons
but also maintain shot shaping
potential. The smaller, narrower
head sets up beautifully at address,
with additional weight concentrated
in the sole to increase playability
and performance.
Designed to be easier to hit
alternatives to long irons, a wide
body and Split Dual Crown
exaggerate a low and deep CG
enabling golfers to flight shots of
every lie. An all-new “Tuning
Cartridge” positioned in the sole
also improves acoustics.
A long iron and hybrid rolled into one
easy to hit design. This versatile
club features an iron style face and
hosel, coupled with the added
playability of a wide body hybrid
design. A Contoured Sole, deep
Centre of Gravity and High MOI
Body mean enhanced playability.
BRIDGESTONE
www.bridgestonegolf.co.uk
01630 657689
J15H £159
The stunning new hybrids
boast the same
technology as the J15F
fairway woods, providing
Tour-level performance
from a variety of lies.
Available in 17°, 19°, 21°
and 23° loft options.
CALLAWAY
www.callawaygolf.com
0208 391 0111
BIG BERTHA ALPHA 815 £219
Callaway’s first adjustable hybrid
for better players was designed
based on feedback from Tour pros.
The Big Bertha Alpha 815 Hybrid
focuses on a more penetrating
trajectory, ball speed and
adjustability in a complete distance
hybrid for better players.
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What Gear 2015 Hybrids
BIG BERTHA £199
FLY-Z XL £129
TR47 £99
Callaway’s first adjustable hybrid
allows golfers to better configure
the loft and lie to complement their
irons and woods in distance gapping
and shot shape. The hybrid benefits
from Forged Cup Face technology
and is designed primarily for golfers
of average ability.
Easy to launch and hit a long way
for all golfers. The Ofset Design,
Speed Channel Face and back CG
weighting give you the best possible
conditions for an improved and
consistent ball flight. Fitted with a
Matrix 60g Graphite Shaft in 3, 4,
5, 6, 7. Available in black too.
The TR47 hybrids combine
John Letters’ famous history,
yet with modern day innovation
and performance built in as
standard and provide you with
a powerful and forgiving way to
replace your hard-to-hit
traditional long irons.
XR PRO £169
From the ground up Callaway
developed a new upgrade to a
Forged Hyper Speed Face Cup that
increases ball speed across the face
for better players. They also put in
more MOI and the lowest CG ever in
a hybrid by positioning more weight
lower and around the perimeter.
DUNLOP
store.dunlopsport.com
0845 129 9200
LYNX GOLF
www.lynxgolf.co.uk
01932 344074
XR £169
TOUR TP13 AEROSKIN GRAPHITE £24.99
BOOM BOOM 3 £185
For its new XR Hybrids, Callaway
changed our whole approach to
make a hybrid that’s easier to hit
and longer. They put in more MOI,
lowered the CG even more by
redesigning the head shape and
improved the Internal Standing
Wave technology.
Combining an advanced alloy
head with an Aeroskin
graphite shaft, the Dunlop
Tour TP13 hybrid is perfect for
the developing golfer who
doesn’t want to spend a lot.
Designed to increase clubhead
speed for more powerful shots.
Available in 3 (19°) and 4
(22°) lofts. Bi-Titanium
head with the latest Hot 1
Technology gas injection and
Efective Energy Transfer
(EET). In a cool, matt black
PVD with silver inlays and
black/red Aldila shafts.
CLEVELAND GOLF
www.clevelandgolf.com
01420 541709
CG BLACK £125
CG Black Hybrids utilise lower
swing MOI and a lower centre
of gravity in the clubhead to
increase launch angle and carry
for both seniors and women.
The CG Black Hybrid is ofered
in a comprehensive number of
loft options.
COBRA
www.cobragolf.co.uk
0203 430 6808
HONMA
www.honma.co.uk
01226 781000
TOUR WORLD TW727 UT £400-£5,600
BERES U-03 £520-£5,600
Large, confidence-inspiring
clubhead with deep CG for soaring
approach shots. Comes in 16°, 19°,
22° or 25° with a Steel or Honma
VIZARD or ARMRQ8 graphite
shaft. Hand-built to order by
Japanese craftsmen. 2 Star to
5 Star option.
Cuts clean through bad lies.
Tungsten heel weights create clean
contact, while a rounded heel
reduces turf interference. Comes in
19°, 22°, 25° and 28° with a
Honma ARMRQ8 graphite shaft.
Hand-built to order by Japanese
craftsmen. 2 Star to 5 Star option.
PARALLAX £109
BLACK CAT £89
PREDATOR £79
Available in 3 and 4 lofts.
Forged stainless steel head in
a matt grey anti-glare finish
with Efective Energy
Transfer Technology (EET)
which causes the ball to be
less afected by drag. Black
Aldila shafts.
Available in 3 and 4 lofts with
quality specification, modern
design and styling. Latest
technology with a classy look
to accompany the Black Cat
Plus irons. PVD coating for
durability and reduced glare.
Aldila shafts.
Available in 3, 4 and 5 lofts,
the 17-4 hyper stainless
steel clubhead is top
specification for golfers on
a budget. Aldila RIP’d NV
shafts as standard with
Golf Pride grips. Regular
or stif flex.
FLY-Z £159
Improve and optimise your long
game with the fully adjustable
easy-to-hit Fly-Z hybrid. The
theme continues into the hybrids,
which boast the same key
technologies as the drivers and
fairways, including MyFly8 with
SmartPad Technology.
JOHN LETTERS
www.johnletters.com
01484 463917
MD GOLF
www.mdgolf.co.uk
02894 460333
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SUPERFIT £129.99
New for 2015, the Superfit
hybrids come in 2 options –
a #3 which can be adjusted
from 18° to 21° and a #4
which can be adjusted from
24° to 27°. Fitted with a
Kuro Kage shaft as
standard.
SUPERSTRONG STR15 £99.99
This hybrid ofers the
forgiveness and playability
not associated with a long
iron. Powered by the
Mitsubishi Kuro Kage shaft
it represents a tremendous
ofering. Available in 18°, 21°
and 24° lofts.
VAPOR SPEED £134.99
PING
www.ping.com
01427 619228
FlyBeam structure, enhanced
Compression Channel and NexCOR
face combine to stabilise the
chassis and maximise ball speeds.
High-speed covert cavity back
design enhances perimeter
weighting, increasing MOI and
maximising forgiveness.
MIZUNO
Golf.mizunoeurope.com
01189 362100
G30 £175
The thin, uniform 17-4 stainless
steel face is processed with a H900
heat treatment to maximise face
deflection and increase ball speed
for added distance with a higher
peak trajectory and a steeper
landing angle. Available 17º, 19º,
22º, 26º, 30º.
JPX 850 £179
The JPX 850 marks a new
generation of distance
generating hybrids whose
primary characteristic is to
enable the entire club head to
contract and expand on impact
– delivering an additional
energy source to the clubface.
PROGEN
www.progen-golf.com
01484 463917
JPX FLI-HI £80 (S), £110 (G)
With a wood type
hybrid profile, the JPX
Fli-Hi is designed to
create an efortless
launch and steep
landing angles on long
approaches and
demanding tee shots.
NIKE
www.nike.com/golf
08000 561640
VAPOR FLEX £159.99
FlyBeam structure and
Compression Channel combine to
stabilise the chassis and maximise
ball speed. High-speed covert cavity
back raises forgiveness. Progressive
face sizes enable maximum
forgiveness at lower lofts and
enhanced accuracy at higher lofts.
CHROMO £99
SRIXON
www.srixon.co.uk
01420 541709
Z H45 £190
The Chromo hybrid features a
high purity hyper steel face for
extra distance. The angular
sole design creates extra
strength and solidity for
accuracy. This was the bestselling
value Hybrid of 2013
for Direct Golf UK.
A redesigned shape ofers smoother
turf interaction and a more
confident look at address. An ultra
hot maraging steel face has raised
the COR by 13 points for maximum
ball speeds. The CG has been
moved lower to promote a higher,
more penetrating launch.
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TAYLORMADE
www.taylormadegolf.com
08000 728624
EXOTICS E8 £169
The Exotics E8 hybrid
mirrors the design of the
legendary fairway woods.
Available in one clubhead,
the E8 is the first
adjustable hybrid by Exotics
with an interchangeable
sole weight.
WILSON STAFF
www.wilson-staf.com
01276 404816
R15 £189
A smaller, tour-inspired head in
the TaylorMade R15 Rescue is
designed for players desiring
maximum workability. The
Speed Pocket, combined with
the adjustable loft allows golfers
to fit their rescue into their
desired gap in the bag.
HOT LAUNCH £85
Tour Edge Hot Launch
hybrids clubhead is
constructed from 450 SS
hyper steel and a forged face
featuring variable face
thickness (VFT) technology
for a larger sweetspot and
easy to hit shots.
D200 £119
The larger volume on
stronger-lofted heads
provides forgiveness on
longer shots, while more
face curvature translates
to flatter faces on weakerlofted
heads for optimal gear
efect and accuracy.
AEROBURNER £159
TITLEIST
www.titleist.co.uk
01480 301114
915H £205
915HD £205
The AeroBurner rescue is
designed to hit the ball high
and long. The increased speed
pocket provides maximum
forgiveness across the face,
whilst the aerodynamic
design promotes faster
clubhead speed.
The Titleist 915H provides
a long and straight ball
flight coupled with
forgiveness to improve your
approach game. The
rounded profile gives higher
launch and more spin
compared to the Hd.
The Titleist 915Hd has
a smaller and slightly
ofset profile, delivering
distance with shot
control through a
penetrating trajectory
and lower spin
compared to the H.
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www.xxiostore.co.uk
01420 541709
XXIO 8 £229
YONEX
www.yonex.co.uk
0208 742 9777
EZONE XP £149
Z-FORCE £99
The cast maraging steel
construction allows the face of
this hybrid to be thinner, expanding
the sweetspot to match the target
golfers’ typical impact locations.
A raised face edge forms a
bladed crown to aid confidence
and alignment.
The Dual Tungsten Power System,
featuring the tungsten grip and
tungsten screw, is counterbalanced
by the lightweight shaft to produce
maximum power whilst the graphite
crown ensures the optimum CG.
Quick Adjust System alters loft by
+/- 1.5 degrees.
The Octaforce
technology in the
crown reduces weight
allowing it to be
repositioned lower and
deeper for optimum
distance and maximum
forgiveness.
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