These are the Best Hybrid Golf Shafts - 2023 that we have seen. And, our recommendations based on swing categories for the strongest, strong, average and slow swing speeds.
We know that with hybrid golf clubs, many golfers have a love-hate relationship. In our opinion, the reason is that most off-the-rack hybrid shafts are too long, too light and too soft of flex for the average golfer. Read our related blog on Finding the Right Hybrid Shaft.
And, remember, we can re-shaft your current hybrid(s) to make them perform so much better! So, let's find the best shaft for you based upon your strength (distance), desired trajectory and fit to your current irons:
- Strongest Players - 3 Hybrid carries 240+ yards
- Strong Players - 3 Hybrid carries 210 - 240 yards
- Average Players - 3 Hybrid carries 175 - 205 yards
- Shorter Distance Players
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The best hybrid golf shafts - 2023 and our recommendations in each category
Strongest Players: 3 Hybrid - 240+ yards
See Which Hybrid Shaft Works Best for YOUR Swing!
The strongest players typically play a driver, 3 or 4 wood and a 17 to 19 degree hybrid. We have had great experience fitting these low lofted hybrids in a mid-trajectory steel shaft that is slightly lighter than their iron shafts. If that still feels too heavy, we've had great success going to a 100 - 110 gram graphite shaft based upon desired trajectory.
| Brand | Shaft | Weight | Trajectory |
| Fujikura | Ventus Blue HB 10 X | 102 gr | Mid |
| Fujikura | Ventus Black HB 10 TX | 105 gr | Low |
| Graphite Design | Tour AD DI 95 and 105 | 95-105 gr | Mid |
| KBS | Tour Prototype 105 | 105 gr | Mid |
| Mitsubishi | TENSEI 1K Black 95 X | 102 gr | Low |
| Mitsubishi | MMT Hybrid 100 TX | 109 gr | Mid |
| Nippon | Modus 3 G.O.S.T. X and Tour X | 101 -112 gr | Low-Mid |
| Nippon | Modus 3 G.O.S.T. S and Tour S | 91 gr | Mid |
| OBAN | CT 115 Steel | 115 gr | Mid |
| OBAN | Kiyoshi Purple 105 | 105 gr | Low |
| OBAN | Kiyoshi White 95 | 95 gr | Mid |
| Project X | Rifle Steel | 115 gr | Mid |
| Project X | HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 100 | 105 gr | Low |
| Project X | HZRDUS Gen 4 Black 105 TX | 105 gr | Low |
Strong Players: 3 Hybrid - 210 - 240 yards
See Which Hybrid Shaft Works Best for YOUR Swing! For strong players, we typically fit graphite shafts that are slightly lighter than their iron shafts. Trajectory is important as some golfers in this range use long hybrids on longer par 3 holes. Thus, you want a hybrid shaft that helps get the ball in the air and allows the shots to land softly on the green. Strong players can still launch a low-mid shaft at a good trajectory.
| Brand | Shaft | Weight | Trajectory |
| ACCRA | FX 3.0 300H | 92-95 gr | Mid |
| ACCRA | TZ Five Hybrid 95 | 95 gr | Mid |
| Fujikura | Ventus Blue 9 X | 95 gr | Mid |
| Fujikura | Ventus Black 9 TX | 98 gr | Low-Mid |
| Graphite Design | Tour AD IZ 85 and 95 | 85-95 gr | Low |
| KBS | Tour Prototype 95 | 95 gr | Mid |
| KBS | Tour Prototype 85 | 85 gr | Mid-High |
| Mitsubishi | Kai' Li 90 | 95 gr | Mid |
| Mitsubishi | MMT Hyb 90 | 98-102 | Mid |
| OBAN | Kiyoshi Black 90 | 90 gr | Low-Mid |
| Project X | HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 90 | 90 gr | Low |
| Project X | HZRDUS Black 90 | 90 gr | Low-Mid |
Average Distance Players: 3 Hybrid - 175 - 205 yards
See Which Hybrid Shaft Works Best for YOUR Swing! This is where the majority of our golfers exist. Unfortunately, this group of golfers typically buy hybrids off-the-rack with 60 to 70 gram shafts that are also way too flexible. This causes duck hooks, high fades, topped or fat shots. With a slightly heavier 75 to 85 gram shaft and a little stiffer flex, accuracy and consistency will improve dramatically!
| Brand | Shaft | Weight | Trajectory |
| ACCRA | FX 3.0 200H | 88 gr | Mid-High |
| ACCRA | TZ6 85 Hybrid | 83 gr | Mid-High |
| Aerotech | SteelFiber HLS 880 | 85 gr | Mid-High |
| Fujikura | Ventus Blue HB 7 and 8 | 74 - 85 gr | Mid-High |
| Graphite Design | Tour AD IZ 75 and 85 | 74 - 85 gr | Mid |
| KBS | Tour Prototype 75 and 85 | 75 - 85 gr | Mid-High |
| Mitsubishi | MMT Hybrid 70 and 80 | 75 - 85 gr | Mid |
| Mitsubishi | C6 70 and 80 Hybrid/Iron | 75 - 85 gr | Mid-High |
| OBAN | Devotion 85 TR | 85 gr | Mid |
| Paderson | KG860-HUT | 85 gr | Mid-High |
| Project X | HZRDUS Smoke Black 70 - 80 | 75 - 85 gr | Mid |
Shorter Distance Players: 3 or 4 Hybrid < 175 yards
See Which Hybrid Shaft Works Best for YOUR Swing! For shorter distance players, we also use combination hybrid/iron shafts so that the weight of the hybrid shaft is very similar to the weight of the iron shafts the golfer is playing. This is especially useful for slower swings we see from some of our junior, senior and lady golfers.
When you select a shaft using our club selector, we always verify the specifications from your fitting profile to make sure it will match your swing characteristics. We have over 35 years of fitting experience so we are confident we can make the proper recommendation for YOUR swing!
| Brand | Shaft | Weight | Trajectory |
| ACCRA | FX 3.0 100H | 76 gr | Mid-High |
| Fujikura | Ventus Blue HB 6 | 75 gr | Mid-High |
| Graphite Design | Tour AD DI HY 65 and 75 | 65 - 75 gr | High |
| Graphite Design | Tour AD IZ HY 65 | 68 gr | Mid-High |
| KBS | Tour Prototype 65 and 75 | 65 - 75 gr | Mid-High |
| Mitsubishi | MMT Hybrid 60 and 70 | 65 - 75 gr | Mid-High |
| Mitsubishi | C6 Black Hybrid 60 and 70 | 65 - 75 gr | Mid-High |
| OBAN | Isawa Red 70 | 75 gr | Mid-High |
| OBAN | Revenge TR Hybrid 65 | 68 gr | Mid-High |
| Project X | HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 60 - 70 | 65 - 75 gr | Mid-High |
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Dan Sueltz
