TaylorMade Hybrid Golf Clubs
Most hybrid golf club manufacturers produce 2-3 lines of hybrid golf clubs. Not TaylorMade, they produce SIX! Each line of TaylorMade hybrid golf clubs is unique and fully matched to a golfer's game, swing speed, ball flight and ability. Below is a quick guide that will help you find the perfect TaylorMade hybrid golf club.
First off, TaylorMade calls their series of hybrid clubs TaylorMade Rescue.
For the low handicapper
TaylorMade Burner Rescue Tour is for very good golfer looking for more control over their long game. It's designed for swing speeds over 90 mph and has a mid face height with a small address area. The launch angle and spin rate are both low with the Rescue Tour. The Rescue Tour is designed for forgiveness and maximum workability.
The TaylorMade Rescue TP is for the low handicapper that wants maximum workability , low launch angle with minimal spin.
For the mid handicapper
TaylorMade Burner Rescue STD is for above average golfers with a swing speed between 55-105 mph. The Rescue STD has a shallow face, medium address area, mid-high launch and mid-high spin. It is also designed for maximum forgiveness.
The TaylorMade Burner Rescue is the perfect hybrid golf club for the mid-handicapper. It's designed for a swing speed between 70 & 105 mph, has a shallow face with a large clubhead. It has a high launch angle that produces a medium spin. Overall the club is designed for maximum forgiveness.
For the high handicapper
TaylorMade r7 CGB MAX Rescue claims to be easier to hit than your 7-iron. And it is! The r7 CGB Max is designed for swing speeds below 90 mph. It also produces a shot with a high trajectory and high spin. It's clubhead is designed with a medium face and size. This makes it one of TaylorMade's most forgiving hybrid golf clubs.
Lastly, we have the TaylorMade r7 Draw Rescue. To be honest, I am not a fan of the TaylorMade Draw Driver, so I'm not going to be a fan of the hybrid as well. I just don't promote swing altering clubs. Any club that has an open or closed clubface will alter the average golfer's swing. It can really mess up your golf swing with your other clubs. The whole point of a rescue club is forgiveness and workability. Drawing in the head takes away from that. The club is fine if you need to hook the ball all day, but what happens when you want to hit a fade or slice to get out of trouble. You have to way over compensate for the clubhead setup and when you overcompensate you usually duff it. Hence, that is why I will not promote this club as a viable rescue club. Venture at your own risk.