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Callaway Hybrid Golf Clubs

By Matt Manco

Callaway Hybrid Golf Clubs
Hybrids have made 2-irons extinct, and they have their sights set on the 3-iron. The majority of iron sets sold in 2009 do not include a 3-iron as more and more players replace these hard-to-hit irons with hybrids for their forgiveness and control. Callaway offers the FT and the Diablo to players looking for a better option from the deepest rough and the stingiest sand.

FT series

Callaway's Fusion Technology line's hybrid was a 2009 Golf Digest silver medal winner. The stainless steel FT comes in both draw and neutral models, both with a very conservative look at address which appeals to many players adding their first hybrid to their bag. The 2H only comes in a neutral configuration, while the 4H and 5H only come in draw models.

Diablo

The Golf Digest 2009 gold medal award winner was the performance category winner. Callaway introduced the Diablo line for the 2009 season, and the hybrid offering features the distinctive red hues synonymous with the line. The leading edge was lowered to help get the ball up in the air faster out of tougher lies.

Dual Runner Sole

Callaway uses a dual runner sole design in their hybrids to help the club interact better with the turf. The dual runner glides through both tall and short grass and keeps the club head stable and on line through the shot.

Control

The FT hybrid offers players more control over the trajectory and shape of their shots. For better players who want the consistency of a hybrid but with the control of a traditional long iron, the FT is the answer.

Forgiveness

The Diablo hybrid focuses on forgiveness on off-center hits and offering a high, repeatable trajectory. Most hybrid users get away from long irons because they struggle to hit them consistently. Forgiveness and distance is the main goal of these players, and the Diablo targets this audience.

About The Author

Matt Manco is a freelance writer based in New England. A member of the award-winning Maroon student newspaper at Loyola University, his work has appeared across the Beacon Communications newspaper and magazine group as a local government reporter and photojournalist.
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