Hybrid Club Distances

Hybrids are clubs that are between a wood and an iron. They used to be considered the province of high handicappers, but now even some golfing professionals see the value to the clubs.

Hybrids typically have about the same loft as the corresponding wood or iron, but look like a smaller version of the wood and may have a slightly longer shaft than the iron. For example, a hybrid-3 might have a loft of a 21 degrees, similar to a 3 wood and a 3 iron. The smaller club size and the way is weighted means the hybrid is better able to dig a ball out of the rough.

The table below shows indicative distances for hybrid clubs. The distances are displayed in yards. You can also estimate hybrid distances with our club distances calculator.

Club	Loft (degrees)	Distance for men (yards)	Distance for women (yards)
1-hybrid	15 - 18	194-226-245	115-151-194
2-hybrid	18 - 20	176-205-222	104-137-176
3-hybrid	21 - 24	163-189-205	96-126-163
4-hybrid	25 - 28	154-179-194	91-119-154
5-hybrid	28 - 32	145-168-183	85-112-145
6-hybrid	32 - 36	136-158-171	80-105-136
7-hybrid	36 - 40	127-147-160	75-98-127
8-hybrid	40 - 44	118-137-148	69-91-118
9-hybrid	45 - 48	104-121-131	61-81-104

GPS Distances

Once you know you the distance that each club can hit, you can use GPS to estimate the distance to the hole and so select the correct club. To understand more, read our explanation of GPS distances, written by one of the pioneers of Mobile Location.