Sunday, March 13, 2011

New Hybrids for 2011



I have discovered some new hybrids from Hireko Golf. I have ordered a 34 degree hybrid and am anxious for it to be sent. One thing I noticed when I ordered this Adreneline Hybrid is the fact that all the lofts are back ordered. Just how popular is this club I wondered immediately. The particular model I chose will have a jumbo Lamkin Crossline grip and a graphite, T-65 from System Q shaft. The feature I am really interested in testing is the design of the sole as it relates to the lip on the underside of the club. I have found over the years of testing that the lip on the underside of the club helps get the ball into the air quickly. Now add that to my shortened swing (much like the Natural Golf Swing) and you have the easiest method for hitting golf shots with a tool that will simply hammer the ball forward. Staying down on the shot through impact is all that is really necessary. The larger grip should make it easier for me to 'hang on' to the club through impact so the head of the club does Not turn over too quickly. This same motion is much more difficult with an iron plus it takes more energy to strike a ball forward with irons. With cervical neck and lower back issues I have found no strain in my back and neck using a hybrid like I have detailed. I will continue to use a wedge for the short game of pitching the ball onto the green because I have found the ball shooting off the face of the hybrids around the green is too strong and harder to control distance. I will most likely try a 55 degree Adreneline hybrid though just to verify the use of the wedge for pitching and chipping. I am also using the Golfer's Footprint to keep my swing grooved and keep the lawn safe from divots. I attached the Footprint to a large piece of hard rubber so I can use it indoors or outdoors on long grass. I do have about nine of these units for instruction as the Footprint is actually designed for all swing styles.