Equipment

GolfWRX Members Choice presented by 2nd Swing: Best hybrid of 2023

Published

3 years ago

Aug 9, 2023

We’re proud to partner with 2nd Swing Golf to bring you GolfWRX Members Choice 2023! 2nd Swing has more than 100,000 new and pre-swung golf clubs available in six store locations and online. Check them out here.

What is the best hybrid in 2023? At GolfWRX, we take great pride in our online community and the cumulative knowledge and experience of our members. Needless to say, that extends to their views on the best hybrid of 2023.

The bedrock of GolfWRX.com is the community of passionate and knowledgable golfers in our forums, and we put endless trust in the opinions of our GolfWRX members — the most knowledgeable community of golfers on the internet. No other group of golfers in the world tests golf clubs as frequently or as extensively, nor is armed with such in-depth information about the latest technology.

You can see the full results for the best hybrid of 2023, as well as additional comments, in the forums.

Best hybrid of 2023: The top 5

1. Ping G430 (30.03%)

What Ping says: “We’ve loaded the G430 with new innovations like Carbonfly Wrap to give you the added ball speed, distance and green-holding stopping power you need to take on any approach. Our proven technologies Facewrap and Spinsistency are also here, and a tungsten backweight to ensure forgiveness.”

You can read what other golfers are saying about the hybrid in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop Ping G430 hybrid here.

2. Titleist TSR2 (14.88%)

What Titleist says: “Built to be trusted. Every improvement to the TSR2 Hybrid – from the extended blade length to the deeper CG to the refined sole shape – is designed to make it an even more forgiving, faster feeling, long-distance performer ready to come through in the clutch.”

You can read what other golfers are saying about the hybrid in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop Titleist TSR2 hybrid here.

3. Titleist TSR3 (9.09%)

What Titleist says: “Set yourself up for success. TSR3 Hybrids feature a new player-refined shape, more precise adjustability and better interaction through both short and longer grasses to give you more control over every result.”

You can read what other golfers are saying about the hybrid in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop Titleist TSR3 hybrid here.

4. Callaway Paradym (6.61%)

What Callaway says: “The Paradym Hybrid is for golfers who want a mid-sized, wood-shaped hybrid that’s long with excellent versatility and control. Our Cutwave Sole design improves the club’s performance through the turf, making this our most versatile hybrid, and we’ve adapted our best fairway wood technologies for maximum distance.”

You can read what other golfers are saying about the hybrid in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop Callaway Paradym hybrid here.

5. TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus (6.06%)

What TaylorMade says: “Reachable par 5s. Tight par 4s. Long par 3s. Bring ’em on. With advanced Inverted Cone Technology and precision CG for high launch, the all-new Stealth 2 Rescue is like a cheat code. Helping you take on any shot that stands in your way.”

You can read what other golfers are saying about the hybrid in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus hybrid here.

Join the discussion about the best hybrid of 2023 in the forums.

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Whats in the Bag

Melanie Green WITB 2026 (June)

Published

2 hours ago

Jun 5, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

Driver: TaylorMade Qi4D (9 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD VF 5 S

3-wood: TaylorMade Qi4D (15 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD VF 6 S

Hybrids: TaylorMade Qi4D (19 degrees, 22 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD VF Hybrid 85 S

Irons: TaylorMade P770 (5-PW)
Shafts: Nippon Modus 3 Tour 105

Wedges: TaylorMade MG5 (50-SB 09, 54-SB 12, 60-SB 10)
Shafts: Nippon Modus 3 Tour 105

Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour V
Grip: SuperStroke Flatso 2.0

Grips: Golf Pride MCC

Ball: TaylorMade TP5x

Check out more in-hand photos of Melanie Green’s clubs here.

Equipment

Titleist GT280 mini driver after 3 rounds – GolfWRXers discuss

Published

2 hours ago

Jun 5, 2026

Will Schube

In our forums, one user has announced himself as a believer in the powers of Titleist’s GT280 Mini Driver, and is sharing the good news with other members.

User @dgarland chronicled:

“As the title states I have played 3 rounds with a Titleist GT280 mini driver and here are the results… If you have been contemplating trying one, definitely do. Stock Tensei Blue and set at standard loft and it’s legitimately hard to not put the ball in play with this. It is incredibly straight and even bad swings result in a usable shot. You will give up some distance but you will be in play. I have not attempted to hit it off the fairway yet but I rarely hit my 3 wood off the fairway either. At my home course there are two holes on the front 9 that are a really uncomfortable shot with the driver. One is a slight dogleg right where a draw (my normal shot) can run out of room fast and the other is a dogleg left with trees about 250ish straight off the tee, where a driver that doesn’t draw will get me into trouble. The mini driver has been perfect for both of them. I always step onto those tee boxes uncomfortable about the shot I need to play, but with this it makes it far easier to get the ball in play.

“Update: 2 for 2 again this morning in a 9 hole round.”

Members in the forum shared their thoughts on mini drivers, offering up their favorite models and whether or not they’re a proper fit for their home course/style of play. Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

NorthMNgolfer: “I’m curious between this and the new TEC mini that was just released. But I’m waiting a mini that can be used from the fairway as well from time to time. Both look like great options.”
jLMN: “I played the GT280 last year and it’s a great club. My problem this year is I couldn’t justify keeping it in the bag when I would only use it 2-3 times per round. Perfect club for short par 4 tee shots. I didn’t trust it as well off the deck compared to the tee box.”
GolferPerson1: “I can only speak to the 280 but I’ve had no issues with it from the fairway. ”

Entire Thread: “Titleist GT280 mini driver after 3 rounds”

If you aren’t a member, join us in the GolfWRX forums today!

Equipment

From the GolfWRX Classifieds: Iron-palooza! Tour issue TM, Cally, and Srixon

Published

2 hours ago

Jun 5, 2026

Will Schube

At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @TeeBonZ is offering up an iron-palooza, selling sets from TaylorMade, Callaway, and Srixon. Notably, the TaylorMade and Callaway offerings are tour issue heads and the Srixon irons were tour van built.

From the listing:

1. Taylor Made P7CB 4-P Tour Issue Raw Heads with UST Dart V 120 Stiff – $1200

2. Taylor Made P7CB 4-P Tour Issue Raw Heads with UST Dart V 105 Stiff – $1000

3. Callaway TCB 4-P Raw Tour Issue Heads with LA Golf 120 Stiff – $900

4. Srixon Zxi5-7 Combo 4-5 and 6-P Tour Van Built with Steelfiber 110 Stiff – $1100

Feel free to send any questions, additional picture requests and offers!

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules.