Rescue/Hybrid/Utility

Newbie Golfer Posts : 53 Join date : 2010-04-23

HI there

Being a newbie.......i have a major query with regards to this....

What's the diff between
1. Rescue
2. Hybrid
3. Utility

Can someone pls share some light....

THANKS HELP

Subject: Re: Rescue/Hybrid/Utility Tue Apr 12, 2011 3:32 pm

I thought all are the same... it's just the naming pick from the manufacturer whether they want to name it hybrid or rescue....

Junior Golfer Posts : 116 Join date : 2011-03-06

tomato... tomato.....

Subject: Re: Rescue/Hybrid/Utility Tue Apr 12, 2011 5:08 pm

I had the same problem too earlier... then only I realised after i check with the salesperson...
hahaha

Subject: Re: Rescue/Hybrid/Utility Thu Apr 28, 2011 1:01 pm

Different brand, different name?

Newbie Golfer Posts : 10 Join date : 2009-12-02

I think the degree makes a different as well.

Very Active Golfer Posts : 665 Join date : 2011-05-17

They are really all the same thing really, just depends how they want to market the club.
In the end what is important is how well you hit it. Basketball

Newbie Golfer Posts : 85 Join date : 2010-04-25

This might be useful...

I always Utilities a Hybrid to Rescue a bad shot..... Laughing

Very Active Golfer Posts : 665 Join date : 2011-05-17

Haha good one.
No comment on the grammar though. silent

pngstream wrote:: This might be useful...

I always Utilities a Hybrid to Rescue a bad shot.....

Super Active Golfer Posts : 2100 Join date : 2009-11-30

Stand corrected but I read before taylormade managed to register a trademark on 'rescue' for a hybrid club. All other brands call theirs as utility club or hybrid

Newbie Golfer Posts : 53 Join date : 2010-04-23

Thanks for all the clarification.........especially pngstream......

Super Active Golfer Posts : 2100 Join date : 2009-11-30

dukes4 wrote:: Really , rescue patented word, interesting

If you search this link for 'rescue' you will see the owner of trademark is listed as Taylormade Golf

Similarly, if you search this link for 'Big Bertha' you can see the owner of trademark is Callaway Golf

http://trademarks.justia.com/search?q=Rescue

Subject: Re: Rescue/Hybrid/Utility Wed Nov 05, 2014 8:24 am

Baffled that 'rescue' can be trademarked.

Junior Golfer Posts : 143 Join date : 2014-08-28

Long before hybrid was made, pro golfers were using so called utility. It's a club similar to an iron that is easier to hit from the rough. But it has a thicker sole than a regular iron.

Then rescue club started popping out in early 2000s. Nike called it "rescue" club. Because it is simply a rescue club literally. To help you when you are in trouble.

Around 2006, Tmag started to advertise their "rescue" club as hybrid. A hybrid is hybrid design between an iron and a wood.

What are the differences between them? Nothing.... they are just easier to hit long irons.

Now manufacturers started a revolution again with "driving iron". It's not really an iron really. It's a hybrid with iron head. Take a look at Mizuno MP H4. See how big the head of the long irons. People say they are intended for fast swingers. That's a myth because driving iron is far more forgiving than your 3 iron.

Newbie Golfer Posts : 53 Join date : 2010-04-23

superputt wrote:: Long before hybrid was made, pro golfers were using so called utility. It's a club similar to an iron that is easier to hit from the rough. But it has a thicker sole than a regular iron.

Then rescue club started popping out in early 2000s. Nike called it "rescue" club. Because it is simply a rescue club literally. To help you when you are in trouble.

Around 2006, Tmag started to advertise their "rescue" club as hybrid. A hybrid is hybrid design between an iron and a wood.

What are the differences between them? Nothing.... they are just easier to hit long irons.

Now manufacturers started a revolution again with "driving iron". It's not really an iron really. It's a hybrid with iron head. Take a look at Mizuno MP H4. See how big the head of the long irons. People say they are intended for fast swingers. That's a myth because driving iron is far more forgiving than your 3 iron.

Thanks for the info........

Newbie Golfer Posts : 53 Join date : 2010-04-23

Since still in this topic......is it necessary to have a 3 or 5 wood, if your bag has a utility/rescue/hybrid. In what way will it differ in distance/game?

I have a utility/rescue/hybrid 21deg, and can hit distances ranging from 180 to 200+m distance. Will it be a good option to invest in a 3 wood??????

Senior Golfer Posts : 333 Join date : 2012-01-12

locoBware wrote:: Since still in this topic......is it necessary to have a 3 or 5 wood, if your bag has a utility/rescue/hybrid. In what way will it differ in distance/game?

I have a utility/rescue/hybrid 21deg, and can hit distances ranging from 180 to 200+m distance. Will it be a good option to invest in a 3 wood??????

Get a 4 wood! It is easier to play and more versatile. Should be able to get the distance you need.

Newbie Golfer Posts : 81 Join date : 2013-02-05

angeldogleslie, why do u have 15clubs in your bag?
attracted me coz your witb list is longer than normal

please dont take offence, just curious.. haha