I remember putting a hybrid in the bag back in 2001 and my fellow peers laughing at me for having the inability to hit a three iron and, to be honest, the four iron was only left in for effect.
Fast forward two decades and see how many golfers carry a three iron! I’m not claiming to be a trend setter but if I can do anything to make this game easier I will. That mindset is also shared by the professionals on the DP World and PGA Tours these days, as many have opted for hybrids over long irons.
Taking on greens over water from 240 yards out is something a three iron could rarely deliver. The hybrid market on Tour was once dominated by Adams but having looked at the bag count data over the past decade Titleist has been the most played. We all know their ProV1 ball is number one but they seem to keep these other top honours unpublicised for some reason. Titleist has just launched their latest TSR2 and TSR3 hybrids that range in lofts from 18 to 24 degrees so you can gap your long distances with ease.
“Players can choose between the more classical shape and high launch of the TSR2 or the refined profile and adjustability of the TSR3. Both clubs provide a fast, forgiving and high-launching long- iron alternative that gives the golfer the confidence to pull off any shot.” – Tom Bennett, Titleist Principle Product Manager – Fairways & Hybrids.
Faster through the rough
Added sole relief pockets on both TSR2 and TSR3 are designed to move the club faster through all rough conditions, heavy or light. Less surface area means less friction and less chance to drag or grab, also resulting in smooth turf interaction from the fairway.
Deeper, more forgiving CG and high inertia body
In TSR2, Titleist engineers pushed the CG deeper while keeping it low, making high-launching and soft-landing approaches with maximum forgiveness even easier. TSR3 hybrids are more stable due to a higher inertia body, preventing deflection and twist when playing from difficult conditions
TSR3
A flatter trajectory and a refined shape inspired by popular predecessors. Highly adjustable, featuring a new 5-position SureFit Adjustable CG Track System that allows players to dial in their ideal setup. Tailored to players seeking workability and precision, the TSR3 hybrid has a refined tour-inspired shape that gives players the confidence to hit any shot.
* Enhanced 5-position SureFit CG Adjustability
*Features head weight adjustability (same as TSR3 driver/fairway) *RH and LH Lofts: 19°, 21°, 24°
TSR2
A high launching, mid-low spin, forgiving long-iron replacement, best-suited for players that deliver the club in a sweeping motion. An extended blade length, a deeper CG, and a reimagined sole shape bring even better forgiveness and improved turf interaction than its popular predecessors, all packed into a classic hybrid profile. *Features head weight adjustability (same as driver/fairway)
*RH and LH Lofts: 18°, 21°, 24°
