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The Taylor Made Hybrid Golf Clubs line is extensive.  The company offers five different club solutions in their Rescue line of hybrids.  The different models target different levels of golfers and their tendencies.  This article will discuss the 5 models of Taylor Made Hybrid Golf Clubs.  For those not aware, hybrids are designed to replace hard to hit long irons.  A 3 hybrid, for example, should replace your 3 iron. 

 

The Burner Rescue

This model is made for golfers with driver swing speeds of between 70 and 105 MPH.  The Burner has a relatively large head which enables more perimeter weighting and a center of gravity (CG) a bit lower and farther back than some other models. This
 
 

translates into both a forgiving club face and shots launched at a high trajectory.  In other words the club is easy to hit.  Another feature is what is called “Steel Pull-Face” construction which results in a club face with a high COR (coefficient of restitution- it means the club has a spring-like effect), and this translates into more distance.  As with all the Taylor Made hybrids, there are choices of stock graphite and steel shafts, and some other custom shaft choices are available as well.  There are 4 clubs available in this model: 3, 4, 5, and 6 hybrids, and they come in both women’s and left handed versions (except the 6 hybrid for lefties).  In general this set would fit below average, average, and some above average players.

 

The Rescue TP

This model is designed for more advanced players with higher driver swing speeds, that is from 90-115 MPH, which is getting up to professional levels on the high end.  The face is shallow and smaller than the Burner, as more skilled players don’t need such a forgiving club.  The launch angle is lower and the club doesn’t produce as much backspin.  These are all attributes of clubs used by low handicap players who are able to hit solid and consistent shots with long clubs.  The four clubs available in the series are 1, 2, 3, and 4 hybrids, so clearly these are made for more advanced players.  All but the 4 hybrid are available for left handed players.  There is not a women’s club in this line, as very few women have swing speeds in this range.  Once again, a number of different steel and graphite shafts can be chosen for Rescue TP hybrids.

 

The Rescue Dual Hybrid

This line of hybrids offers Taylor Made’s “Movable Weight Technology™”.  Weights can be moved on the club which will result in more of a draw bias, so this will be helpful for players who have a tendency to hit a slice.  The weight shift can also modify the ball trajectory.  More advanced players don’t need or want a high launch angle, as they hit the ball hard and it will get high enough into the air.  The club head is relatively small, but the club still offers a moderate amount of forgiveness.  This line of clubs is recommended for golfers with driver swings between 55 and 105 MPH, which is a wide range.  Basically this says that below average players and even some above average players could benefit from these clubs.  It’s a question of whether the movable weights will be of help for your particular swing.  Once again, 4 clubs are available for right handed players, a 2, 3, 4, and 5 hybrid.  Only the 3 and 4 hybrids come in left-handed versions, and there are no ladies clubs in this line.

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