Best Women's Hybrid Golf Clubs 2024

For several years, the hybrid has become a very popular club for female golfers, as they are a more forgiving replacement, especially for long irons. They are a cross between a wood and an iron but essentially resemble small headed fairway woods.

The wonderful thing about the hybrid design is you will hit the ball much higher, so shots coming into the green (particularly on long par 3s) stop quicker. The clubhead is shaped so that more weight is positioned low and deep, moving the centre of gravity down helps you hit the ball up.

What’s more, because the head is smaller and sleeker than a wood it gives greater shot-making versatility from a variety of lies. They are particularly effective (arguably more so than a more lofted mid-iron) from the rough as the head cuts through the grass effortlessly, making them a recovery savior.

Hybrids are either numbered with their direct long-iron replacement equivalent ie 5 (for 5-iron), 4 (for 4-iron) and so on, or they are marked with their degree of loft. A typical 5-iron hybrid would be around 25 degrees for example. Most manufacturers make women’s hybrids in a range of lofts all the way through from a 7-iron to 4-iron replacement, catering for all sorts of set choice make-ups.

So what hybrids should you carry? It is very much down to individual preference, but it is important to get even distance gaps between your clubs. We have tried and tested some of the best golf hybrids designed for women currently on the market to help you make an informed decision. Additionally, if you are considering new golf clubs, take a look at some of our other guides on women's clubs - such as the best drivers for women or best irons for women.

Alison Root

Alison Root has over 25 years experience working in media, predominantly dedicated to women's golf. She is a respected voice across all areas of the game and has tested many women's golf clubs.

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Best Women's Hybrid Golf Clubs

Most forgiving

The Callaway Women’s Paradym Ai Smoke Fast hybrid forms part of the brand’s new range of clubs that feature Ai Smart Face technology. Using data and state-of-the-art machine learning, the club has a series of sweet spots and as our tester discovered, even mishits were good shots. In short it is one of the most forgiving hybrids out there right now.

We like the soft and tacky grip and the flat crown, which has a dark grey matte finish, sits nice and flush behind the ball. It comes with a 40 g women’s flex graphite shaft and the overall swingweight makes it easy to launch the ball and it delivers penetrating shots with impressive distance. 

In terms of looks and performance, we believe it has all the ingredients for the standard of female golfer for which it is designed, to be one of the best hybrids on the market.

• Read our full Callaway Women’s Paradym Ai Smoke Fast Hybrid Review

Easy to launch

XXIO 13 is the new generation of female-specific clubs for 2024. The whole range of woods and irons from the Japanese manufacturer are designed to provide women with a better and more enjoyable golf experience, and our tester can confirm that the 4-hybrid delivered.

Compared with its predecessor XXIO 12, it has new technology - ActivWing and a BiFlex Face - which combined helps to keep the clubhead in the right position during the downswing for the best impact and promotes exceptional forgiveness. 

Our tester found that she struck the ball with this attractive looking club consistently well from different lies and was impressed by the high-flying shots that were effortless to hit.

• Read our full XXIO Ladies Hybrid review

Most versatile

TaylorMade’s Kalea Premier hybrid is built upon forgiveness, incorporating the brand’s Twist Face technology, which means that women will find greater consistency even on mishits with this striking looking club.

Our tester found that the ball is framed nicely by the white top line edge and super easy to hit, although some women might prefer a smaller sized clubhead. Versatility is key with a hybrid, and this club glided through the rough and even impressed out of shallow-faced fairway bunkers.

Just as a hybrid should perform, shots were high-flying with a soft landing, and with four different loft options to choose from, these hybrids will blend nicely into a set makeup.

• Read our full TaylorMade Kalea Premier Rescue review

Excellent control

Ping wants to make it easy for women golfers to transition from irons to hybrids and the G Le3 hybrid forms part of the iron/hybrid combo for  consistent gapping. As a result of Ping’s data, compared with the previous generation, G Le2, the length of the G Le3 hybrids (4, 5, 6 and 7) have been lengthened slightly to ensure consistent gapping.

The colorway - navy clubhead with gold and silver accents - was to our tester’s liking and when addressing the ball, she found the alignment aid on the top of the crown particularly useful. 

Easy to swing and get the ball airborne from different lies, this hybrid delivered high-launching shots with impressive carry, plus it provided forgiveness on off-centre strikes.

• Read our full Ping G Le3 Hybrid review

Best for accuracy

The Titleist TSR1 hybrid is designed for players with a swing speed of less than 90mph, so this club is ideally suited for many female golfers, helping to increase ball speed and launch from a variety of lies.

It looks and feels luxurious, boasting a sleek wood-like design with a shiny black crown. Compared with other TSR models, it’s more lightweight, but our tester found that this didn’t compromise control, and simply promoted an effortless swing.

Fitted with a lightweight Mitsubishi MMT SpeedMesh fairway shaft rather than a hybrid specific shaft, which provides an extra half inch in length, means that moderate swinging female golfers benefit from greater stability and this was proved on test. The high launch and flight of the ball was impressive with notable distance. 

• Read our full Titleist TSR1 Hybrid Review

How we test golf hybrids

When it comes to product testing, our reviews and buyers' guides are built upon a rigorous testing procedure as well as the knowledge and experience of the test team. 

Getting into specifics for hybrids, we first attend product launches and speak to manufacturer's to understand the technology. We then hit the golf clubs indoors, usually at Foresight Sports and test the products with premium golf balls on a launch monitor.

Outdoor testing is next. Ultimately, we aim to be as insightful and honest as possible in our reviews so it is important to acknowledge that no manufacturer can buy a good review. This is because our team tells it how it is. We want to try and find the best golf clubs on the market and give you some insight on them, which requires being thorough and transparent. To find out more on how Golf Monthly tests products, click here.

How to choose a hybrid

It's one thing knowing what the best golf hybrid clubs on the market are, and something else entirely choosing which model to add to your bag. So, how do you make such a decision?

In an ideal world, a properly executed club fitting will provide the answers. However, if this isn't possible for whatever reason, we have a few tips.

1. Performance

How a hybrid performs is the most important factor. You are looking for versatility that will improve your scores and help you out of trouble in a range of on-course situations. We would recommend trying out hybrids off the tee, from the rough, fairway, around the green and even from the middle of low-lipped fairway bunkers. You need to gauge how well they perform for you and a demo day is an ideal opportunity to do the kind of testing you need to be sure a hybrid is right for you. 

2. Feel

A thorough test can inform how some clubs feel during the golf swing and most importantly at impact. Some models sound loud at impact, others are more muted. Some will feel like the contact is a dense thud, others will feel hot and energetic off the face. Feel is entirely subjective and personal to the player. Again, we recommend hitting some models indoors and outdoors, so you can have an idea of what you like and dislike.

3. Looks

With all golf clubs you need to like how they look, especially at address, because you don't want to be distracted by a club you really don't enjoy looking at. Take some time to shop around, feel the club in your hands and see if you like the way it looks and feels at address. Does it match the rest of your set-up, will you feel completely comfortable putting it in the bag? As much as it may seem vain to judge a club on looks, it can increase your confidence on-course if you love the look of your hybrid when you pull the headcover.

Not every hybrid is the same. Some are more wood-like in appearance, whilst others have a higher toe and are designed to look more like an iron. Some are also more rounded and more square so getting the clubs in your hands will allow you to see what you like and what you don't.

4. Budget

The penultimate factor you should consider is budget. Given the number of hybrids available on the market, you can find a quality club at most price points and to suit almost any budget. If you want a premium brand model then you can get one, or if you want to save money, there is usually value for money to be found if you are happy not to own a club by a marquee manufacturer.

5. Testing

We hate to sound like a broken record but go to a range and try some out. Most places still tape clubs up and let you conduct your own range test. It won't be as thorough as a custom fit but you can draw some conclusions. For example, you'll be able to get a sense for the weight and looks of the club and whether the shaft suits the way you swing it. 

Hitting some shots, even with tape on the face, will also give you an idea of how easy each hybrid is to hit and get airborne. For higher handicappers, this will likely be very helpful. Better golfers may be in the market for something that's more workable and therefore would be suited to something with plenty of hosel adjustability. Ultimately, it depends on what aspect(s) of performance you value above all else and which hybrid is able to tick the most boxes for your game.

For more hybrid buying advice, check out our guides on the best hybrids for high handicappers and best hybrids for seniors as well.

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