Srixon Hybrid Golf Clubs

2008 Update- As of January 2008 no changes have been made to the Srixon hybrid golf club product line, so the following article is up to date.

The Srixon AD hybrid golf club line of products emphasizes the basic design principles that make hybrid golf clubs a valuable choice for many players. The goal is to provide clubs that are easier to hit than long irons, which most golfers cannot do well on a consistent basis.

The head of the golf club has several dominant features. A tungsten weight lowers the CG (center of gravity) of the club and also helps to provide a higher MOI (moment of inertia) which

diminishes the amount of twisting of the club at impact. The result of a higher MOI is that the club is more forgiving for off-center hits. The club face is made of a thin and flexible maranging steel which provides a spring or trampoline effect, increasing ball speed and thus distance as well. The clubs are also made with a wider face than some other models to increase the hitting area and give the golfer confidence that he can hit the ball successfully up into the air.

Special graphite shafts designed specifically for hybrid golf clubs come standard. Both stiff and regular flex shafts are available, and both of these have flex points in the middle of the shaft to make for a good launch angle which also helps get the ball up into the air.

There are 3 hybrid clubs available, 3H-5H, with lofts of 18, 21, and 24 degrees respectively. Club lengths are 40.5 inches for the 3H, 40 inches for the 4H, and 39.5 inches for the 5H. Head volumes are 113 cc (cubic centimeters) for the 3H, 115 cc for the 4H, and 117 cc for the 5H. The 3H hybrid weighs 350 grams, the 4H 355 grams, and the 5H weights 360 grams. Apparently neither women’s nor left-handed men’s versions of the Srixon AD hybrids are available. The line sells for $149 each on some widely visited golf web sites, so they are moderately priced compared to other brands of hybrids.