Perhaps the biggest game-changer of the 21st Century, the popularity of hybrids has soared in recent years. Why hit a 1 or 2-iron when the benefits of a hybrid – higher, more forgiving launch - are staring you in the face? The more shots you hit, the more you’ll notice the consistency and forgiveness you’re gaining, with the versatility to strike the ball from anywhere and any lie adding another benefit over traditional long-irons.

At the pinnacle of this modern engineering is TaylorMade’s SIM2 & SIM2 Max hybrids. The forged C300 steel face really optimises that desired launch and distance, whilst the V-Steel sole gives you smooth ground interaction for a clean, consistent strike from tight lies, deep rough and even bunkers. A confident ball-striker may prefer the workability of the SIM2 design, with most golfers finding the more forgiving SIM2 Max a better option.