Simple Club Construction with Hybrids

One feature of the hybrids that makes decisions easier especially with the hockey-like hybrid golf swing is the type of club to purchase. A shaft that has just a bit of flex works great. Someone ordering a S or Stiff shaft would have to have a very pronounced swing speed. For most everyone a R Regular shaft at the highest level will function fine. There are various levels of R and S shafts so the level of R just before the first Stiff shaft on the standard scales is what I would recommend. The goal of the swing is to get the club face onto the ball square during the swing and holding it there past the ball for a few inches. One does not want the club head rotating around with the hockey-like hybrid swing. Look again at my impact position and you will see I purposely keep the club head square through impact so the ball flies straight. Lately I have been using a variety of hybrids and they all work about the same. The key in striking shots solidly is the hitting down on the ball, leaving just a minor divot. Trying to sweep the ball off the ground usually results in a weaker shot that won't travel as far, plus there is the chance of topping it slightly. Any questions you might have can be emailed to jscott2844@wi.rr.com Starting out this hobby with hybrids is quite economical too when one finds the price of hybrids to be under $50 per club. I have seen top brand names for nearly $200, but the decision to go that route is surely individual. The sites I will offer on this blog will have hybrids at very reasonable prices plus they are made of quality material. Soon I may decide to offer one hybrid style as I am researching costs at this time.

Far Less Effort with a Hybrid !

I have been comparing the swing methods of the two companies fostering Moe Norman's golf swing. Moe was a Canadian Champion with over 54 Tournament records and plenty of low scoring rounds that are records too. One just has to Google Moe Norman and an immense amount of information will be made available. I can perform both swing styles being fostered that have very minimal differences explained regarding the motions of the swing. I have found that again the hybrids, because of the design, are easier to strike shots and take less effort to hit the ball to the intended target. Soon I may seek a club maker who will build these hybrids that I am achieveing success with and offer them to the public for $49.99 each.
I have been doing the power walks with one golf ball while discovering the hybrid's use in these styles of golf. It only takes two times around two holes to discover how far one has to hit the ball on each hole to achieve a typical par using the hybrid being used and that may be different with each hybrid in most cases. A new game is designed when one can quickly walk or jog to each shot, set up, and then hit the shot toward the intended target. Keep in mind that striking a solid shot is part of this routine and then a quick walk/jog to the ball only to set up and hit the shot necessary to reach your next intended target. I will show pictures of how to hit shorter shots with hybrids intended for long shots in another blog.

One hybrid club at a Time

Most recently I have noticed while using one hybrid only and only one golf ball became a great way to exercise with brisk walks to each shot as well as concentrate on attaining a solid shot. The best results and less strenuous motions to my back happen with the fully extended right arm while thinking about driving the club head toward the selected target. It doesn't take long to know how far one can hit a certain hybrid considering its loft. It will be different for everyone simply because of the speed one generates. I am focusing on accuracy so getting caught in that "Greater Distance & Accuracy" marketing trap isn't my objective. I take a less lofted hybrid if I want more distance while continuing on hitting the ball toward the target.
By the way, with continued walking while learning this simple hybrid golf method, one can find snacks to bring along from many sources. Isn't is nice that there are other choices than potato chips and soda for snacking? I have been seeking snacks with fiber, taste, and flavor so I avoid stopping in a the 'quick mart' and reaching for that snack I shouldn't be eating. Blending the walking, one ball hitting somewhere with open space, and healthier snacking can be an interesting hobby. When I do go to golf now my ball hitting is better and I haven't had to play all the time to maintain that part of the game. Considering that many golf courses have practice greens with no cost to chip and putt while learning the short game this is an activity that one can choose too if the park or other open space is occupied. To attain information about the Calaway Contact Guide Board that one can use to learn a reliable path to swing the club head even with practice golf balls in the backyard, email jscott2844@wi.rr.com. I will send you information that details how this self-instructional visual guide works. I will be making units with less of the "Glitz" on them so the cost of this unit will be less than $20.00 after shipping in the U.S. Good luck finding your place to try this hybrid-health routine while learning to hit solid golf shots.

Set-up for better contact

Today I hit several shots while experimenting with a higher lofted hybrid wood. I discovered that being close to the ball with my arms slightly dangled in front of me keeps me on the inside of the target path when I go to swing down at the ball. I also lined the ball up center left about two inches off of my lead front foot. Concentrating on dropping the club straight down in the short back swing and bringing it toward the ball being careful to keep my wrist from breaking and at the same time extending my right arm through the shot was important to hit the ball toward the target and into the air. The short back swing without worrying about a slightly bent arm allows me to drop the club and guide the head of the club right into the back of the ball. Again, the full extension of my right arm launches the ball upward very abruptly. Hopefully the pictures I am posting helps in understanding this.

Discovering new game on the course

I have been trying varied hybrids each day. Striking down on the ball definitely is a must for solid contact. Really aim just behind the ball and drive the head of the hybrid into the ground a bit. This should take a small divot, but not one that would be the size of your shoe. Trying to sweep the hybrids into the air along the ground results in low shots not struck well.
If you are using one club and trying the just an hour before dusk format on the course here is an interesting game. Using one club and be thinking 'power walk to each shot.' Once you land on the green simply walk a full step toward the hole from where you hit it on the green and for each 5 full steps add another number. This keeps you moving and to hang around the green isn't really your objective.
Even the clubhouse should appreciate the fact that you are not on the course to play the 'real golf game' yet. There may be some small fee that the course will charge, but I have found two courses now that know what I am doing, see me doing this and I am not charged. Bringing in food of some type for an appreciation gift might be a fine gesture too for continuing the hybrid power walk at the cooperating courses. It wouldn't hurt to ask if you could help once in a while to pick up the range or other tasks they may suggest

Hybrid Golf Swing Discovery with Hybrid Clubs

I am actually holding the club square through impact here as you see me developing a club path using the Calaway Contact Guide Board. All reliable swings come into the ball from the inside and then square up as the club strikes the ball. I even found this to be true from batting instruction I received from a former Milwaukee Brewer using a jumbo gripped utility wood. For those who like slugging the ball as a baseball batter, that is a powerful way to hit the ball for sure!

Hybrid Golf - Just For Leisure or Better Scoring

Hybrid Clubs! What a fine addition to the world of golf. Yes, the hybrids are easier to hit solid shots simply because of the design compared to irons. The challenge still remains for people using them to have a grooved swing path they can trust. Whether one has a hybrid with a Callaway, Ping, or Wal-Mart brand they need to know that a grooved swing played at least twice a week or practice a few times a week is still necessary to hit solid shots.


Hybrids have allowed me to continue to golf now that I have four spinal issues, some on the upper spine and one on the lower spine. My training through Natural Golf, Scientific LPG Golf, and Traditional golf also helped me realize these hybrids could be swung in a less strenuous way and still attain great shots. A blend of the motions from all three worlds of instructional golf I have mentioned led to a hockey-like swing where no twist and torque of the back is necessary. I even hold the club in both palms to alleviate any strain to my neck that otherwise could happen.


My P.G.A. Head Professional business associate has even authenticated this hybrid swing. He believes it is nearly 85% less mechanical than the traditional swing and great for those seeking an easier method or those with physical limits.


Recently, I found some hybrids at Wal-Mart that had a larger grip on them which actually helps one keep the clubs more stable during contact with the ball. Straighter shots do result. The distance one attains depends upon the loft of the hybrid along with the speed one can generate in the swing. Because of the design of most hybrids it takes less energy to hit the ball forward so one learns to swing smoothly and down on the ball similar to an iron. The hybrid wood will strike the ball more forcefully compared to an iron swung in the same hockey-like fashion.


There is much written about the mental side of the golf game plus much is written about various aspects of the golf swing. This hybrid swing actually could date back prior to Bobby Jones considering that both arms slightly bend in the back swing although little wrist action is needed to hit a straight shot. Perhaps the golfers who had both arms bent in past history could discovered this hybrid swing if hybrids had been made then. Now with modern technology there are many choices of hybrids so one can experiment.


I am in the process of experimenting daily with various hybrids and owning a Ping, Callaway, Ram, or other pro-line model doesn't make that much difference in the quality of shot. It matters more that a lightweight steel shaft or regular graphite shaft is in the design of the club. One does not want a whippy club when striking down on the ball or too heavy of club head either.


If I were just starting out with this method I would recommend checking out the Wal-Mart brands and at first get one with a 28 degree or a thirty-something degree loft. That way your shots will get some height from the start and you can build swing speed gradually. Referring to my pictures of the hybrid golf swing that has been verified professionally or gaining additional knowledge with the affiliate information attached to this blog will get you golfing better and quicker than other approaches. It only makes sense when the mechanics are reduced and an easier tool is available now. I'm sure I will be experimenting with the hybrids that will continuously hit the market. I definitely plan on checking the department stores and comparing designs too.


Did I mention that at my age of 57 I use one hybrid and power walk and hit in the later part of the day. My goal is to make it a fitness walk as I experiment with the hybrid. My wife even likes this compared to playing in a crowd or having so many clubs. She just doesn't have the time or interest, but when it comes to a power walk and smacking the ball around with just one club that is more appealing. I have found two golf courses that allow us to walk for now fee when there is about one hour left in the day. Now I will be looking for other golf courses that will allows us the same free fee or at least a very minimal charge considering we are not really "In The Game" doing the power walk and using one hybrid. Maybe some day we will play golf more regularly but at least for now we are getting some type of practice with the clubs we will use.


I also have a golf instructional visual that is endorsed by a P.G.A. Professional and retails for $15.00. We use this with beginners or for guiding those who don't golf to hit good shots in the backyard with practice balls. This unit is called the Calaway Contact Board and has been an effective instructional unit for several years now. I will continue to update my progress with various shot making experiments using the hybrids and the less strenuous hybrid golf swing. My goal is to maintain my spinal health (not hurt it) and learn how to use these hybrids even more effectively. Just recently I learned how to putt with one so I could leave my putter in the car if I choose.
Signing off until next practice round,
JohnnyD