The Truth About Hybrids, Fairway Woods & Shaft Weight

Are you using your hybrids and fairway woods the right way… or costing yourself strokes every round?

In this episode of Club Fitting Chronicles, Gene breaks down the real differences between hybrids, fairway woods, and driving irons—and why most golfers are making critical mistakes with them. From shaft weight and club length to lie angle, loft gapping, and even how you should be swinging a hybrid, this episode is packed with insights that can immediately improve your ball striking.

You’ll learn:

- When to use a hybrid vs a driving iron (and who should NEVER use a driving iron)
- Why hybrids are easier to hit—and why they should be swung like an iron
- The #1 mistake golfers make with fairway woods in the rough
- How shaft weight impacts consistency and contact
- Why longer clubs might actually be hurting your game
- How to fix distance gaps between your hybrids and irons
- What to look for in grip wear, swing weight, and club setup

If you’ve ever hit a great drive… only to mess up your next shot with a fairway wood or hybrid, this episode will help you fix it.