i am one of those people where i swing the hybrid just like irons. ball behind is center, forward shafling, downward swing. Because someone in the internet said "just swing them just like irons, they are just more forgiving." SET UP IS IMPORTANT!!!!!! Totally wrong take for me. Thank you for showing the right way.
I love your videos, but this video contradicts Troy Klongerboo's "3 swing tips for hitting golf hyrids." Troy says hit down on the ball and play the ball further back off the leading foot. Both US Golf TV videos. What am I missing?
Im not a hybrid guy, i love my long irons BUT i always hear how the are so easy to hit.... then i see video after video on how to hit them lol. AS USUAL, GREAT VIDEO... YOU ARE ONE OF MY FAVORITES!!
Absolutely amazing video! Not going to lie im in lobe with my hybrid and all my playing partners say "man, i wish i could hit my hybrids like you do"..... I tried explaining how to hit it like i do...... Im terrible at explaining so i went through 10-12 hybrid videos to send them and this video is by far the best ive seen yet.
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Your set up position is spot on for the hybrids most people use (3 and 4 hybrid). As an older senior golfer, I carry 18, 21, 25, 30, and 35 degree hybrids. I have found that on the higher lofted hybrids the ball position changes to about one ball forward of a short iron to make the best contact, but the consistency of distance is not as good. Would you consider doing a video on higher lofted hybrids?
Multiple hybrids (or at least more than one) in the bag is becoming very common..seeing alot more 5H and 6H clubs added in addition to the usual 3H or 4H
Very informative! I didn't know until just now, that the reason hybrids are easier to hit with is because they require less club head speed. Thank you.
We have a video on how to get better contact with your hybrids coming out next week, as well as how to get them off the ground better, so be sure to stay tuned!
Another excellent, very helpful video. Well worth reading the comments & Todd's replies for extra tips. eg., ball position the same for all hybrids. Thank you Todd.
Thank you Todd. I was leaning the shaft forward and topping the hybrids. And the tip for rhythm also helped. After watching your video and taking note of your tips, I went to the range and then the golf course. The shots were long and straight. Now I wonder what other tips you have that will improve my game and handicap to lower single digits. Thank you from Hull, Massachusetts (Nantasket Beach)
Neil, thanks for the kind words. Here is another great video for you ua-cam.com/video/Vxfcrj4UWdw/v-deo.html You may also consider reading The Bad Lie as you enjoy learning and working on your game www.badliegolfbook.com/
I'm such a stupid. When I first hit hybrids I instinctively put the ball forward. Then some "expert" on UA-cam said to "hit it like a 7 iron," and that screwed me up mightily. As you predicted, low and left. Ugh. Thanks for getting me back to pure, high and straight shots.
I’ve had a hard time getting good results with a hybrid. I’ve wanted one to fill a gap, just as a distance club with less distance than the 5w but more than a 3i. I don’t have much of an issue hitting a 3i or 3w/5w off the turf. I’ve written them off as a club for me. I think at the very end of the video you hit on what might make it something for me to consider, tempo and just don’t swing it hard.
We are used to swinging hard so UDI or or long iron works well as we have fast club head speed. I use a 2 iron UDI off the tee and on long par 4 and 5. Learned to control the club. Can hit 240 off the tee. And 200 on the fairway. I can't hit woods or drivers to safe my life. All irons. All one length. Thinking of trying a hybrid but you're comment made me think otherwise...
@@suryavaraman.4277 yeah at this point it’s hard for me to justify. If I really rip on a 3i I can get 250 out of it. For me and the courses I play I don’t need to get much more than that for a second into the longest par 5s. I ditched my 5w and added a 4th wedge instead and I can either rip on the 3i and hope it runs or try to lay off a 3w hitting a high fade to fill my gap. Having gaps filled at the bottom of my bag is more important to me at this point, again with the courses I play I’m usually within a PW into greens, long-mid irons are rare and usually follow a poor tee shot.
If u have a big hook, check your club face at the top of your backswing. I’m guessing it’s closed. Have it open at the top of the backswing. Hope this helps. 🏌🏼♂️
@@USGOLFTVshow is there a show on the Cleveland HB launchers or could you try these irons. Looking at these clubs to me is hard to line up . But let me defend the clubs to the point I’m recovering from brain cancer so some of my problem might be me to some extent.
Todd, This video really served as a huge "eureka moment" for me as I've been struggling with these hybrid clubs. What really clicked for me was keeping the club centered/upright and correct ball position. Can I use this same technique with my 3 and 5 woods (ie. not hitting down but sweeping with an upright club handle)?? Thanks so much!
Todd, I am 73 year old golfer playing for 3 years and use only hybrids, 5 wood, driver, 56 and p/w. Is there a different ball position for each hybrid club...is ball position for 4 hybrid different than 7 hybrid? Love your videos...use rimer.
I'm very confused I watch your video and you say don't hit down into the ball with the hybrid like an iron but then I watched Troy Klongerbo from US Golf TV who says you treat a hybrid like an iron hitting down into the ball which is it?
Good question, that can be confusing. This can be a bit of a preference from golfer to golfer, but we like to see more of a sweeping blow versus hitting down for more consistency, especially for the average golfer. If you are a little higher skill level and faster swing speed, you may be able to get a little more distance with a slight descending strike and lower ball flight. However, the average golfer gets most benefit from hybrids getting the ball up in the air and down the fairway easier than long irons. Thanks for watching!
Great video. Question on ball position for different lofts of hybrids. You show the ball forward in your stance. I use a 3 and 5 hybrid. Is the ball position the same for a 3 and 5 hybrid or should the 5 hybrid be a little more towards the middle of your stance. Thanks
Todd, great video. Do you have any videos of head position when hittig these hybrids? It looks to me like your head is slightly behind the ball. Is that correct? Thank you.
My club head speed on driver is between 118-121 and I still rather a hybrid because when I (occasionally) hit a green from 220-230 out it comes down much more softly than a 3 iron or driving iron.
A very basic question - where are your eyes focused when you swing? Front edge of ball? Back edge of ball? Top of ball? Does it change based on the club or the shot? Thanks.
@@USGOLFTVshow yes very informative, but usually dont have the time to listen to all the rationale. Would like golf instruction to get to the main topic first, so I can listen to the point of the instruction first, then either leave, due to time constraints, or listen later, but still feel like I heard the main point.
Awesome video. Quick question - I have a 4, 5 & 6 hybrid. Should the ball placement stay consistent for all three or should the ball pull more toward the center as I make my way from 4 through 6?
Speaking of ball position only. Am I correct to think hybrids is forward (front of foot), iron as such as PW or SW are centre and woods are more centre ?? Sorry for lack of terminology Thank you so much
@@carlylehman1312 think of wedges more in the middle of your stance off the buttons on your golf shirt and the hybrids straight out from the logo on your shirt. 👊
Good question, at address it should be 60% on the lead foot and early in the backswing it moves up to 80% on the trail foot. At the finish we want 90% on the lead. Hope that helps! 👊
On the take away back swing of a hybrid, do you use a driver or iron swing? Driver you keep face of club pointing towards ground and iron you open up with toe facing up ( as far as I believe)? What do you do for a hybrid?
Greetings Todd ! I viewed your video introducing the Monza, and I did purchase the club. I love this club, naturally when I make the correct contact, the distance is incredible. However, I keep topping the ball, and sometime I hit behind the ball chunking it. I've viewed many of your videos and you strongly speak of ball position and the vertical line swing. My request is assistance with ball position, and a drill where I can be more effective with my Monza Club .................... Thx ! Val Torrance Ca
Val, thanks for the purchase and taking time to post. Much appreciated!! We will add it to the content list. If you like our videos you may enjoy my latest book www.badliegolfbook.com/
I find the advice in this video a little confusing. Having the ball forward in the stance is clearly correct but I find that (at least for my old rescue 2 hybrid), the shaft angle seems quite clearly designed to be leaned forward slightly with hands in front of the head. To get the hands level or behind the club head, you'd need to tilt it back, causing the bottom edge to catch the ball first.
Love my hybrids. I can draw them on demand and ity saves me some pain on the course. Tight fairways, with trees and jungle both sides. Punch the ball right out and turn the corner.
I recently picked up a set of Tour Edge E522 hybrid irons, very similar to Cleveland Halo Launchers, etc. I'm a very "experienced" golfer and so far seem to hit these pretty nicely. Any additional tips on hitting/using these all hybrid sets? I haven't seen anyone doing videos on these. I think they give a definite advantage for the average senior player.
You bet Douglas, here's one we did recently on hitting a draw with Hybrids and fairway woods: ua-cam.com/video/NUB05eDdByY/v-deo.html Hope the info helps!
@@USGOLFTVshow that was an excellent video. I have been hitting these "hybrid Irons" with ball in middle or slightly forward. Because they have move weight toward the rear of the head, a slightly sweeping motion seems to work better for me then hitting down. They are so easy to hit and go high and stop quickly.
Great video. I found it helpful. However, I am somewhat inconsistent with my hybrid (4H). Sometimes, solid contact, but sometimes, I “top” the ball. I am thinking that perhaps its the ball placement (not sufficiently forward when I top it). Would love some advice! Thanks.
Prashanth Jayachandran good question, the first place to start is to notice where your weight is at impact. Many times topping the ball is because we keep our weight on our back foot. Try getting more through the ball...let us know if that helps. 👊
That is a helpful tip to make better contact; however, there are two other tendencies that can occur out of the rough; 1) as a right hander, it frequently goes to the left and 2) sometimes I hit under the ball - a frustrating pop fly.
I purchased a hybrid golf set. I knew I had to place the ball forward with my longer hybrids, where would you place the ball with the higher lofted hybrids? Thank you for your time.
Joe RicciardI all hybrids should be basically placed in the same spot no matter the loft as they are all designed to sweep the ball unlike some irons that are meant for more of a descending strike...hope that helps. 👊
I'm struggling with my irons with distance. All my woods and hybrid I'm good with my distance. Everything coming off my irons sounds dead. Do you think upgrading my irons will help?
Would the slightly forward ball position apply to all hybrids. I have acquired hybrids in the 7,8,9 range and was wondering if that would be the same ball position as the 4, 5 hybrid. Thanks
I've seen a lot of instructors recommend hitting a 5 wood instead of the 3 wood off the fairway getting about the same distance and straighter shot what do you recommend?
This can be solid advice based on swing speed. We have found you need at least 90 mph of clubhead speed for the 3wood to work. For many golfers the 5wd or a low lofted hybrid is best. Great question. 👊
Question, just purchased a new set of hybrids 4-SW and I seem to be hitting the longer hybrids well but am flaring to the right the shorter hybrids (8-SW), which is not my normal ball flight as I tend to hit a draw and if anything fight a hook. Is this due to ball position? Should I be moving the ball back some for the shorter hybrids or is it something else.? Thanks for vid.
I know the problem is between my ears but I've yet to learn to hit a hybrid, 3w, or 5w. I might hit 1 out of 5 decent but most are topped, off the toe, off the heel, fat... So when playing, I have nothing between my driver and 4 iron. I keep hearing hybrids are easier to hit than long irons. I don't get it.
Todd, Here is a topic where I totally disagree with you (and so do almost all leading golf coaches and instructors). A hybrid is designed and intended to be hit like an iron, which means that you DO have to hit down on the ball with your hybrid clubs! Maybe not as dramatically down as you would with a short iron or wedge, but you DEFINITELY have to hit down at least slightly on the ball with a hybrid.
I thought so too, but I when I went to to the range to hit my new hybrid's I noticed I got better contact and ball flight with the sweeping motion. Maybe it's a mix of both? Some down and some sweep?
Good question, you have to consider the design of the clubhead and how it interacts with the ground. The best example is watching any tour professional, they do not take divots with their hybrids...why, it is more of a sweeping motion...
I switched to all hybrids, except for my wedges, a year ago. These improved my scores dramatically.
I applied these lessons a few weeks ago and am hitting my Hyrbids now! Thanks Todd!
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I was tilting my hybrid forward. I will definitely try this! Plus great to think about tempo. Thank you!!!
i am one of those people where i swing the hybrid just like irons. ball behind is center, forward shafling, downward swing. Because someone in the internet said "just swing them just like irons, they are just more forgiving." SET UP IS IMPORTANT!!!!!! Totally wrong take for me. Thank you for showing the right way.
I love your videos, but this video contradicts Troy Klongerboo's "3 swing tips for hitting golf hyrids." Troy says hit down on the ball and play the ball further back off the leading foot. Both US Golf TV videos. What am I missing?
Im not a hybrid guy, i love my long irons BUT i always hear how the are so easy to hit.... then i see video after video on how to hit them lol. AS USUAL, GREAT VIDEO... YOU ARE ONE OF MY FAVORITES!!
Ron, appreciate the kind words my friend! I still have a 1 iron in my bag that I can hit off a tee...love that club! Old school buddy....
I too have a 1 iron. When the driver is acting stupid i make it stand in the corner while the 1 iron gets to go golfing.
This makes lot of sense biomechanically! I will give it a go!
Be sure to let us know how it goes.
Was struggling in the simulator-watched your video and game on! Now I know why it works and what happened when it doesn’t! Thank you!
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Absolutely amazing video! Not going to lie im in lobe with my hybrid and all my playing partners say "man, i wish i could hit my hybrids like you do"..... I tried explaining how to hit it like i do...... Im terrible at explaining so i went through 10-12 hybrid videos to send them and this video is by far the best ive seen yet.
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Excellent video, you are one of the few instructors that speaks to shaft position. Neutral shaft is key
Ted, you speak the truth. Thanks! What other topics do you think would be helpful to cover?
watched multiple videos it didnt click till i watched yours you are a savior!
Awesome! 👊 What other topics would you like to see us cover?
Perfect , thanks, has anyone ever said you swing like Mark O'Meara ? Great swing to copy !!
Mike Jarrett thank you! Mark is one of the all time great players...I will take that! 👊
Great instruction video for hybrid. It identified the issues I have been having. Thanks!
Your set up position is spot on for the hybrids most people use (3 and 4 hybrid). As an older senior golfer, I carry 18, 21, 25, 30, and 35 degree hybrids. I have found that on the higher lofted hybrids the ball position changes to about one ball forward of a short iron to make the best contact, but the consistency of distance is not as good. Would you consider doing a video on higher lofted hybrids?
We can do that. Thanks for the idea. Are you a subscriber?
@@USGOLFTVshow yes I am a subscriber
Multiple hybrids (or at least more than one) in the bag is becoming very common..seeing alot more 5H and 6H clubs added in addition to the usual 3H or 4H
Very informative! I didn't know until just now, that the reason hybrids are easier to hit with is because they require less club head speed. Thank you.
JJ, our pleasure. Appreciate you watching and taking time to comment. Other topics you would like to see us cover?
Informative and useful hybrid hitting video, especially ball setup and club alignment.
Thank you, here is a deep dive on ball position if you want to learn more ua-cam.com/video/t0Dyp7qMa7s/v-deo.htmlsi=nfQ5RzplxyrxsQiT
Great instructional! I have been a bit off with my hybrid lately. I love this club. Goodbye 6 iron.
We have a video on how to get better contact with your hybrids coming out next week, as well as how to get them off the ground better, so be sure to stay tuned!
Love these clubs, thanks for the great information
Our pleasure!
Another excellent, very helpful video. Well worth reading the comments & Todd's replies for extra tips.
eg., ball position the same for all hybrids.
Thank you Todd.
Thanks Alan....more great content to come.
Excellent video.. thanks, Mike .. Cupertino
Really enjoyed this video! I play 4, 5, &6 hybrids
Hybrids are great clubs for many players 👊
Great lesson. I thought you had to hit down! It makes a lot of sense. "Sweep "
Learning and improving! Here are a few other great ways to use your hybrid ua-cam.com/video/MQBZj7O0S6A/v-deo.htmlsi=9zR0uUnR_sr27vJx
Solid meat and potatoes lesson on hitting these clubs. Many thanks!👍
Thank you Todd. I was leaning the shaft forward and topping the hybrids. And the tip for rhythm also helped. After watching your video and taking note of your tips, I went to the range and then the golf course. The shots were long and straight. Now I wonder what other tips you have that will improve my game and handicap to lower single digits. Thank you from Hull, Massachusetts (Nantasket Beach)
Neil, thanks for the kind words. Here is another great video for you ua-cam.com/video/Vxfcrj4UWdw/v-deo.html
You may also consider reading The Bad Lie as you enjoy learning and working on your game www.badliegolfbook.com/
I agree with James…one guy says hit down and put the ball in the center not forward….now I’m confused
After watching this, I'm hitting my 4 and 5 hybrids much better, Thanks
Great to hear Mark! Which tip did you find helped you most?
@@USGOLFTVshow moving the ball slightly forward in my stance. I showed my wife, and now she's hitting her hybrids and fairway woods much better!
@@markastle1028 Awesome! Great to hear your wife enjoys playing also....
I'm such a stupid. When I first hit hybrids I instinctively put the ball forward. Then some "expert" on UA-cam said to "hit it like a 7 iron," and that screwed me up mightily. As you predicted, low and left. Ugh. Thanks for getting me back to pure, high and straight shots.
I’ve had a hard time getting good results with a hybrid. I’ve wanted one to fill a gap, just as a distance club with less distance than the 5w but more than a 3i. I don’t have much of an issue hitting a 3i or 3w/5w off the turf. I’ve written them off as a club for me. I think at the very end of the video you hit on what might make it something for me to consider, tempo and just don’t swing it hard.
We are used to swinging hard so UDI or or long iron works well as we have fast club head speed. I use a 2 iron UDI off the tee and on long par 4 and 5. Learned to control the club. Can hit 240 off the tee. And 200 on the fairway. I can't hit woods or drivers to safe my life. All irons. All one length. Thinking of trying a hybrid but you're comment made me think otherwise...
@@suryavaraman.4277 yeah at this point it’s hard for me to justify. If I really rip on a 3i I can get 250 out of it. For me and the courses I play I don’t need to get much more than that for a second into the longest par 5s. I ditched my 5w and added a 4th wedge instead and I can either rip on the 3i and hope it runs or try to lay off a 3w hitting a high fade to fill my gap. Having gaps filled at the bottom of my bag is more important to me at this point, again with the courses I play I’m usually within a PW into greens, long-mid irons are rare and usually follow a poor tee shot.
Great video and instruction as usual 👌
I agree with the sweeping motion but I really need to watch ball position. I can sometimes big hook the hybrid. My lowest loft iron 5 is slice.
If u have a big hook, check your club face at the top of your backswing. I’m guessing it’s closed. Have it open at the top of the backswing. Hope this helps. 🏌🏼♂️
Watching your video on hybrids my help me hit my new launcher irons. I find these irons hard to hit ,your tip might help. Thanks
Glad to help!
@@USGOLFTVshow is there a show on the Cleveland HB launchers or could you try these irons. Looking at these clubs to me is hard to line up . But let me defend the clubs to the point I’m recovering from brain cancer so some of my problem might be me to some extent.
Todd, This video really served as a huge "eureka moment" for me as I've been struggling with these hybrid clubs. What really clicked for me was keeping the club centered/upright and correct ball position. Can I use this same technique with my 3 and 5 woods (ie. not hitting down but sweeping with an upright club handle)?? Thanks so much!
Dave Lamott you got it buddy! Our pleasure...yes these principles will apply to your 3 and 5 woods as well...great question 👊
are the swing mechanics the same for both a 5 wood and a 5 hybrid?
Todd, I am 73 year old golfer playing for 3 years and use only hybrids, 5 wood, driver, 56 and p/w. Is there a different ball position for each hybrid club...is ball position for 4 hybrid different than 7 hybrid? Love your videos...use rimer.
Going to try this when I fit after hernia op I’ve just had plus not sure if hybrids are better than a 7/9 woods any thoughts on this please
Great tips
Luke H you got it! 👊 Thanks for posting
Thanks mate helped me understand a few things :)
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Brilliant
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I'm very confused I watch your video and you say don't hit down into the ball with the hybrid like an iron but then I watched Troy Klongerbo from US Golf TV who says you treat a hybrid like an iron hitting down into the ball which is it?
Good question, that can be confusing. This can be a bit of a preference from golfer to golfer, but we like to see more of a sweeping blow versus hitting down for more consistency, especially for the average golfer. If you are a little higher skill level and faster swing speed, you may be able to get a little more distance with a slight descending strike and lower ball flight. However, the average golfer gets most benefit from hybrids getting the ball up in the air and down the fairway easier than long irons. Thanks for watching!
Great video. Question on ball position for different lofts of hybrids. You show the ball forward in your stance. I use a 3 and 5 hybrid. Is the ball position the same for a 3 and 5 hybrid or should the 5 hybrid be a little more towards the middle of your stance. Thanks
Yes, same ball position. Would also suggest watching this ua-cam.com/video/w0glRrWuOt8/v-deo.htmlsi=8pm8KcvB3v3V3r7c
Todd, great video. Do you have any videos of head position when hittig these hybrids? It looks to me like your head is slightly behind the ball. Is that correct? Thank you.
Nothing specific on the head movement, however you are correct in that the head is behind the ball at impact.
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My club head speed on driver is between 118-121 and I still rather a hybrid because when I (occasionally) hit a green from 220-230 out it comes down much more softly than a 3 iron or driving iron.
You have plenty of speed. 👊 The hybrid is a great club for all levels.
@@USGOLFTVshow thanks. I absolutely love the ball flight when I catch it perfectly. Bullet of the face and then that gentle rise. 👍
Thank you so much
Curtis Parker our pleasure! What part did you find the most helpful?
US GOLF TV it was all just so great
A very basic question - where are your eyes focused when you swing? Front edge of ball? Back edge of ball? Top of ball? Does it change based on the club or the shot? Thanks.
Between the club bottom and the bottom of the ball.
Liked. Subscribed. Great info, thanks Sir.
Thanks for the sub Chad, more great content is on the horizon!
Thank you!
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Todd, I jus/ picked up hybrid club, Cleveland, launcher XL, Halo, #4. I was told to hit down on the ball. My swing speed is 72,
We like more of a sweeping motion with the hybrids. They are not designed to hit down and take a divot IMO.
Appreciate it if u would consider getting to the point of the question first, and giving the hx or rationale after
Appreciate the feedback...did you find the information helpful?
@@USGOLFTVshow yes very informative, but usually dont have the time to listen to all the rationale. Would like golf instruction to get to the main topic first, so I can listen to the point of the instruction first, then either leave, due to time constraints, or listen later, but still feel like I heard the main point.
I use my hybrid a lot 24 degrees and 27 degrees equivalent of a 6 iron. I get great distance and hit it straighter
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I'm got a full set of hybrids, is the setup still the same with all the clubs
Awesome video. Quick question - I have a 4, 5 & 6 hybrid. Should the ball placement stay consistent for all three or should the ball pull more toward the center as I make my way from 4 through 6?
Speaking of ball position only. Am I correct to think hybrids is forward (front of foot), iron as such as PW or SW are centre and woods are more centre ??
Sorry for lack of terminology
Thank you so much
@@carlylehman1312 think of wedges more in the middle of your stance off the buttons on your golf shirt and the hybrids straight out from the logo on your shirt. 👊
Todd great video,learnt quite a bit,quick question,what would you say would be the ideal weight distribution before,and through the swing?
Good question, at address it should be 60% on the lead foot and early in the backswing it moves up to 80% on the trail foot. At the finish we want 90% on the lead. Hope that helps! 👊
Its true
I'm back i need to practice golf.
On the take away back swing of a hybrid, do you use a driver or iron swing? Driver you keep face of club pointing towards ground and iron you open up with toe facing up ( as far as I believe)? What do you do for a hybrid?
Greetings Todd !
I viewed your video introducing the Monza, and I did purchase the club. I love this club, naturally when I make the correct contact, the distance is incredible. However, I keep topping the ball, and sometime I hit behind the ball chunking it. I've viewed many of your videos and you strongly speak of ball position and the vertical line swing. My request is assistance with ball position, and a drill where I can be more effective with my Monza Club .................... Thx !
Val
Torrance Ca
Val, thanks for the purchase and taking time to post. Much appreciated!! We will add it to the content list. If you like our videos you may enjoy my latest book www.badliegolfbook.com/
I find the advice in this video a little confusing. Having the ball forward in the stance is clearly correct but I find that (at least for my old rescue 2 hybrid), the shaft angle seems quite clearly designed to be leaned forward slightly with hands in front of the head. To get the hands level or behind the club head, you'd need to tilt it back, causing the bottom edge to catch the ball first.
Does it matter what hybrid it is for ball position? I have 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 hybrids.
First its slightly front of midfle then you say its just inside your left heal ?
Thank you!!!
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Hand grip position for hybrids. I took my hybrids 5 and 6 to the driving range and I still need some more work. They are grounders.
@@michelepenning302 thanks for the response. We will add it to our content schedule. Hope you subscribed!
great video where do you place ball with Iron- woods (example HL4 tour edge iron-woods ) thanks
I play with HL 4’s and I use the same ball positioning as I did for regular irons. Works well for me but everyone is different.
Love my hybrids. I can draw them on demand and ity saves me some pain on the course. Tight fairways, with trees and jungle both sides. Punch the ball right out and turn the corner.
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I recently picked up a set of Tour Edge E522 hybrid irons, very similar to Cleveland Halo Launchers, etc. I'm a very "experienced" golfer and so far seem to hit these pretty nicely. Any additional tips on hitting/using these all hybrid sets? I haven't seen anyone doing videos on these. I think they give a definite advantage for the average senior player.
You bet Douglas, here's one we did recently on hitting a draw with Hybrids and fairway woods: ua-cam.com/video/NUB05eDdByY/v-deo.html
Hope the info helps!
@@USGOLFTVshow that was an excellent video. I have been hitting these "hybrid Irons" with ball in middle or slightly forward. Because they have move weight toward the rear of the head, a slightly sweeping motion seems to work better for me then hitting down. They are so easy to hit and go high and stop quickly.
Where can I get one of those stance and ball guide you use in your video?
Check out here carsleygolf.com/
How about ball position for 5,6,7,8,9,pw hybrids they the same as your irons
I'm from North Carolina and I had hybrids a whole lot but my problem is I talk a whole lot of them what is what am I doing wrong by topping them
I just watched a U.S. Golf TV video and he said to hit down and center placement. lol
Great video. I found it helpful. However, I am somewhat inconsistent with my hybrid (4H). Sometimes, solid contact, but sometimes, I “top” the ball. I am thinking that perhaps its the ball placement (not sufficiently forward when I top it). Would love some advice! Thanks.
Prashanth Jayachandran good question, the first place to start is to notice where your weight is at impact. Many times topping the ball is because we keep our weight on our back foot. Try getting more through the ball...let us know if that helps. 👊
can u please make a video on hitting short hybrids pw 9,8
You bet! Appreciate the idea...will pass along to the content team. How's your game?
@@USGOLFTVshow getting better after watching your videos
Todd, any tips for hitting a hybrid out of the rough?
Jim Dougan you bet, move the ball back just slightly in the stance and grip it a little tighter...be sure to let us know how it goes.
That is a helpful tip to make better contact; however, there are two other tendencies that can occur out of the rough; 1) as a right hander, it frequently goes to the left and 2) sometimes I hit under the ball - a frustrating pop fly.
4:20 mark for setup
Where can you get that stance measuring device?
Here you go carsleygolf.com/
I purchased a hybrid golf set. I knew I had to place the ball forward with my longer hybrids, where would you place the ball with the higher lofted hybrids? Thank you for your time.
Joe RicciardI all hybrids should be basically placed in the same spot no matter the loft as they are all designed to sweep the ball unlike some irons that are meant for more of a descending strike...hope that helps. 👊
I'm struggling with my irons with distance. All my woods and hybrid I'm good with my distance. Everything coming off my irons sounds dead. Do you think upgrading my irons will help?
Possible, what irons are you currently playing?
ball and club position for 8 and/or 9 ..pitching clus
Do I use your vertical swing with a hybrid?
Yes you can...
Ball position for 4/5/ and 6 hybird? TKS
Here you go ua-cam.com/video/t0Dyp7qMa7s/v-deo.htmlsi=qjoC7empbKSFtzrr
Would the slightly forward ball position apply to all hybrids. I have acquired hybrids in the 7,8,9 range and was wondering if that would be the same ball position as the 4, 5 hybrid.
Thanks
Good question, yes. We like a similar ball position for all hybrids.
Proper position for hybrid irons is the same for hybrid rescue clubs too?
For that most part yes.
What drills good for preventing me from going over the top hitting everything to the left
Moe, good question. We have a couple great videos on this topic on our channel....check them out.
I've seen a lot of instructors recommend hitting a 5 wood instead of the 3 wood off the fairway getting about the same distance and straighter shot what do you recommend?
This can be solid advice based on swing speed. We have found you need at least 90 mph of clubhead speed for the 3wood to work. For many golfers the 5wd or a low lofted hybrid is best. Great question. 👊
To hit hybrid off a tee on a par 3, is set up and swing like a fairway wood off the tee or like a mid iron?
tim loyd more like a fairway woods when off a tee as the ball is elevated...good question
How to stop topping the ball when hitting fairway shots?
Here you go: ua-cam.com/video/uiezlt44NnU/v-deo.html
I don't seem to hit my hybrids properly I turn away from the ball with flat shoulder turn and make poor contact. Any tips on better shoulder turn.
Good question. Feel like your lead shoulder works down initially in the takeaway. Hope that helps. 👊
That’s more than “slightly” forward of center.
I have a complete set of hybrids from 3 to pitch…. In all of them you have to position the ball the same?
You can move the ball back in the stance slightly as the clubs get shorter....
@@USGOLFTVshow thanks a lot
Do you place your ball in a different place depending on the 3hybrid, 4 hybrid and 5 hybrid? Thanks
Gregory Schillinger good question, very little difference in ball position between 3-5 hybrid....👍
Why the emphasis on touching the knees at the finish? By the time those knees touch the ball is long gone.
does the ball position change with loft of the hybrid, i.e 4,5,6
Not much, for all practical purposes it is the same. Good question....
Question: will this be the same with a 4 wood or 3 wood?
Newman for all practical purposes yes...good question
@@USGOLFTVshow Todd, can you do a hybrids vs woods video, similarities and differences?
Question, just purchased a new set of hybrids 4-SW and I seem to be hitting the longer hybrids well but am flaring to the right the shorter hybrids (8-SW), which is not my normal ball flight as I tend to hit a draw and if anything fight a hook. Is this due to ball position? Should I be moving the ball back some for the shorter hybrids or is it something else.? Thanks for vid.
franguccio1 you could move it back slightly for the shorter clubs. Be sure to check out our videos on fixing the slice, those will help
I know the problem is between my ears but I've yet to learn to hit a hybrid, 3w, or 5w. I might hit 1 out of 5 decent but most are topped, off the toe, off the heel, fat... So when playing, I have nothing between my driver and 4 iron. I keep hearing hybrids are easier to hit than long irons. I don't get it.
Hybrid off the tee????? Thanks
Here you go: ua-cam.com/video/DDC8ZgE1gl0/v-deo.html
Maybe I'm just old school, but I'll take my long irons over hybrid every time.
You got it...old school 👊
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The club I hate. 95% of the time I swing it, I top the ball & it travels about 50 yds🤬🤬
I pull the crap out of my hybrids
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Todd, Here is a topic where I totally disagree with you (and so do almost all leading golf coaches and instructors). A hybrid is designed and intended to be hit like an iron, which means that you DO have to hit down on the ball with your hybrid clubs! Maybe not as dramatically down as you would with a short iron or wedge, but you DEFINITELY have to hit down at least slightly on the ball with a hybrid.
I thought so too, but I when I went to to the range to hit my new hybrid's I noticed I got better contact and ball flight with the sweeping motion. Maybe it's a mix of both? Some down and some sweep?
Good question, you have to consider the design of the clubhead and how it interacts with the ground. The best example is watching any tour professional, they do not take divots with their hybrids...why, it is more of a sweeping motion...