What degree hybrid should I buy?

Question

In my bag I have driver, 3 wood, 3-pw irons. Should I buy either a 20 degree hybrd or 18 degree? Is the 18 degree hard to hit or is it about the same as the 20? The hybrid is the King cobra pro baffler.

Answer 1

I also use my hybrid to fill the gap between my 3 wood and my 3 iron. I chose the 18° and find it to be quite easy to hit and I really like the distance and control that I get. I would make the same choice again and would recommend the 18° lof to you as well.

Answer 2

I have a 19 and a 22, basically to replace my 5 wood and my 3 and 4 irons.  I am also buying a 25 (basically, Cleveland's 2i, 3i and 4i, halo set.)  I am also looking at a new 3w, 15 degree, either the Burner or the Hybore.  Then my irons would be 5-9, plus wedges.  No 5w, no 3 iron, no 4 iron.  

So, far, I love the 19 degree off a tee, I use it now instead of my 3w.  the 22 degree I love off the fairway.  It is a smooth club.  I could never hit my 3 or 4 irons anyway, so no big loss.

Answer 3

18 and 20 degree are so close that you need to look more at what shaft is going to give you the ball flight and roll you are looking for.  I find that almost all lofts of hybrids are just as easy to hit as the next.

Answer 4

The question is what distance and flight characteristics are you looking for?  A  20 degree is awfully close to the loft of most 3 Irons.......and an 18 degree is similar to most 5 wds.  I have stated before that you should only buy what you...yourself hit best.   then what is it that you are actually looking for distance wise and the ball flight you want.