Hybrid golf clubs, also known as rescue clubs, have been a godsend for countless golfers, especially as we age and lose a lot of our club head speed. In my opinion they are the greatest advancement in club design probably since metal shafts, and that was a long time ago. But they are that important, and they have allowed many of us to put away those long and even medium-distance Vclubshop irons for the hybrids, giving us a much more consistent strike of the ball.

The potential of hitting consistent shots with the rescue club is there for every golfer of every level of accomplishment. But there are a few nuances to hitting the shot right with these clubs. Here are a few things to consider:

1. Ball position at address. Because of the club’s lower center of gravity you are able to position the ball farther back in Vclubshop your stance. You will still be able to get the ball airborne quickly, and hitting the ball on the downward stroke offers two great advantages. First, it’s easier to make consistent contact with the ball, as more of the ball is exposed to the club face. Second, by hitting with a downward stroke you will be able to impart backspin, giving you better control of the ball when it hits the green.

The ball position for most golfers is similar to the iron shots, but because of the structure of the club it will be much easier to get the ball airborne than with the long irons with less club speed. They are also different from fairway woods in this regard. If you position the ball back in your stance with a fairway wood you will probably get a low punch shot. At times this shot can be useful, but normally it is not what you want from your fairway wood. Because of this clubs higher sweet spot it is best to sweep it off the ground at the bottom of the swing arc.

2. Rescue club golf swing. Because of the club’s versatility Vclubshop you can create different ball flight angles by varying your stance and your grip. For instance, gripping lower on the club and narrowing your stance will give you a steeper swing plane. This should cause the ball to fly higher with little roll, obviously what you want on your approaches to the green. A flatter swing using a wider stance with the ball positioned just a little more forward in the stance is better for a longer fairway shot but still want maximum ball control.