Bazooka Schmazooka

A lot of weekend golfers seem interested in hybrid golf clubs, but are wary about buying one, because there never seems to be enough information out there about how they work. Well, I was recently asked to make a contribution to a silent auction at a golf tournament and I wanted to offer something unique and at a low-cost.

So, I thought of the TourEdge QL #6 hybrid iron-wood that I purchased last year, and that cost under $50.00. The TourEdge people call it the 'Bazooka,' because, I think, the ball takes off at a high rate of speed at the moment of impact (MOI) and shoots real high (if you hit it right). It was a great addition to my golf bag.

Here is how hybrid iron-woods work:

You swing them like you would any other iron, but you set up for the swing as though you were using a driver (line the ball up with the inside of your left foot). Don't stand too far away from the ball. The hybrids have a great "heavy" feel to them. If you have a tendency to swing too fast, the weight of these clubs slow you down, naturally. Remember to swing through the ball with hybrids. There is no advantage to taking a lot of turf as you might with another iron.

The whole idea of hybrids is to add distance to your irons. As golf courses get longer these days, hybrids help make up the difference on approach shots that can be 20 yards or more from where you may have played a few years ago.

The Bazooka is a great club to try before you invest in a hybrid set. The first time I used mine I hit a 140-yard approach shot that landed 10 feet from the pin. If you knew my golf game, that is nothing short of a miracle. But, you'll love the way the Bazooka explodes from the grass. And, the cobalt blue head gives the club a great look.

Finally, it is hard to practice with hybrids at a driving range. I don't think they are made for that, and I'd guess it's where a lot of folks wonder if they are effective or not.