The Top Fairway/Hybrid Clubs for 2024

 

01. CALLAWAY AI SMOKE MAX

Why You’ll Love It: Same hot face as the Smoke driver; shallow face = high launch

Why You Should Buy It: Carbon chassis means 24 grams shifted for launch, spin, forgiveness
Insider’s Insight: Unique customization as each carbon sole has its own unique color
Price: $350

02. COBRA DARKSPEED LS

Why You’ll Love It: Thin, titanium face and compact head appeal to ball strikers
Why You Should Buy It: Low center of gravity (Cg), higher lofts produce more carry distance 
Insider’s Insight: Throwback design allows for easy shaping; 3 other models to choose
Price: $400

03. PING G430 MAX

Why You’ll Love It: Carbon crown and maraging steel face = high launch

Why You Should Buy It: Another low Cg wonder that has a custom fitting to match your swing
Insider’s Insight: One of 4 models ranging in lofts from 12.5 to 25.5
Price: $350

04. CALLAWAY PARADYM AI SMOKE MAX FAST

Why You’ll Love It: Older golfers, throw away your 5-, 4-, 3- irons
Why You Should Buy It: Designed for moderate or slow swing speeds, same Smoke face
Insider’s Insight: Extreme forgiveness in line that goes up to 33-degree face loft
Price: $280

05. TAYLORMADE QI10 MAX FAIRWAY

Why You’ll Love It: Head has ultimate forgiveness but yields pro performance
Why You Should Buy It: Ultra high moment of inertia (MOI) and low Cg means easy to hit
Insider’s Insight: No more “toe” or “heel” hits – it’s all sweet pot
Price: $350

06. TAYLORMADE BRNR MINI DRIVER

Why You’ll Love It: Driver and 3-wood in 1 Club. Works off turf like off-tee
Why You Should Buy It: Titanium, carbon and steelhead; two 13-gram weights; 11.5-face loft
Insider’s Insight: Throwback to retro 90s design with new colors; it’ll turn heads
Price: $450