EP Golf Studios · Newbury, Berkshire
Hybrid custom fitting in Newbury, Berkshire
Find a hybrid that fills the gap and gives you a shot you can trust. Whether you want to replace a difficult long iron, improve your launch or add a dependable option for longer approaches, we’ll help you find a setup that suits your swing.
Compare suitable heads, lofts, shafts and grips using Foresight Sports GCQuad, with your existing hybrid or the club you want to replace as the starting point.
£90 · 90 minutes · One hybrid · Written specification included
We offer a range of stock shaft options and assess whether they suit your swing and budget before recommending an upgrade. Equipment costs are separate, with no obligation to buy.
Right-handed fittings only.
Give your hybrid a clear role
A useful hybrid should give you more than another club number. It might replace a long iron you struggle to launch, bridge the distance below your fairway wood or provide a repeatable longer approach.
If your current hybrid flies too low, curves more than you want or carries much the same distance as a neighbouring club, testing can help you understand the options. A hybrid with the same loft as an iron does not necessarily carry the same distance.
We compare your normal shot pattern, strike and confidence alongside the numbers. Beginners and high-handicap golfers are welcome. If your existing setup already works, we’ll tell you.
Hybrid fitting cost
£90 for a 90-minute appointment covering one hybrid.
Equipment is priced separately. We explain any relevant shaft upgrade and equipment costs before you decide. Ask us about price matching before ordering.
Need a wider review?
Our Top of the Bag Fitting covers driver, fairway wood and hybrid/driving iron: 3 hours 30 minutes for £210. The £90 hybrid appointment covers one hybrid only.
Your hybrid fitting
£9090 minutes · One hybrid
Right-handed golfers only.
Your session includes:
- A discussion of your intended shots, current long game and budget.
- A baseline with your existing hybrid or relevant long iron, if you bring it.
- GCQuad ball-flight and club-delivery analysis.
- Suitable head, loft, shaft and setup comparisons.
- Grip size and feel assessment.
- Results explained and a written fitted specification.
- A private fitting room.
Equipment is priced separately. There is no obligation to buy.
What happens in your hybrid fitting?
Start with the gap you need to fill
We discuss the shots you want, your usual miss and your budget. Tell us whether you want to replace a long iron, improve an existing hybrid or find a club between your irons and fairway wood.
Establish your baseline
Bring your current hybrid or the club you want to replace. We assess its setup and use GCQuad to understand carry, flight and shot pattern. The clubs immediately above and below it help us assess the intended gap.
Compare suitable setups
Test relevant heads, lofts and shafts, considering playing length, weight, flex, profile and available settings. Your feedback on appearance, feel and confidence helps us narrow the options.
Review the complete result
Compare launch, spin, carry, height, landing angle and dispersion. We consider whether the club creates useful separation and an appropriate flight for your intended shots, rather than choosing the longest individual result.
Leave with a recommendation
We explain the comparison and provide a written fitted specification. You can order equipment, consider the recommendation or keep your current setup.
Tested for the shots you actually play
We discuss whether you need the hybrid for longer approaches, tee shots or both, and assess flight and carry against those intended shots.
Head, shaft and grip—matched to your swing
Hybrid heads
Compare suitable head designs and lofts for launch, forgiveness, flight and confidence behind the ball. Head shape, face presentation and available settings can affect which options feel and perform best for you. We do not assume every golfer needs a draw-biased or low-spin design.
Hybrid shafts
Weight, flex, profile, playing length and balance all contribute to the complete setup. We test suitable stock shaft options against your swing, feel preferences and budget. A premium aftermarket shaft is worth considering when its benefits justify the additional cost for you.
Grip and final specification
Grip size, comfort and feel are considered as part of the whole club. Your written recommendation records the head, loft, shaft, flex, playing length, grip and relevant settings.
What the numbers tell you
Speed and strike
Club speed, ball speed and strike pattern help explain how consistently you deliver the club. A single exceptional shot should not decide which hybrid goes into your bag.
Launch, spin and height
We assess whether the flight suits your delivery and intended shots. A hybrid that carries further but launches too low for the approaches you need may not be the most useful choice.
Carry and landing angle
Carry is distance through the air. Landing angle helps us discuss how the ball approaches the ground. For longer approaches, we assess both rather than relying on estimated total distance.
Dispersion and distance gaps
We compare the spread of shots and the carry gap above and below the proposed hybrid. Matching the loft or number of your old iron does not guarantee the right gap. Bringing neighbouring clubs makes the comparison more useful.
Flight figures are calculated from launch data and total distance depends on ground assumptions. A fitting cannot guarantee extra yardage, a specific stopping distance or the removal of every swing issue.
See our hybrid and long-game testing
Watch the decisions behind our testing before your appointment. These examples show useful questions to ask; your own results guide the recommendation.
Hybrid, fairway wood or utility iron?
Explore why similar lofts can produce different flights and carry distances, and how each type of club can serve a different role in your bag.
What our club-fitting customers say
“This was the best club fitting I’ve ever had. Ross was brilliant and the facilities were great.”
Oliver Dowse — general club-fitting feedback supplied by EP Golf Studios. This is not a hybrid-specific review.
Went for fairway woods fitting tried various woods and shafts but ended up with a hybrid which was definitely the right choice. With time left tried some wedges which was great. Very good prices and never felt under pressure to buy or trying to be sold over expensive shafts.
Definitely would go again very happy customer.
Jon Clark
Hybrid fitting FAQs
How much does a hybrid fitting cost?
£90 for 90 minutes, covering one hybrid. This includes GCQuad analysis, suitable head-and-shaft testing and a written fitted specification. Equipment purchases are separate.
Can a hybrid replace my long iron?
It can, if its carry, flight and consistency suit the gap you need to fill. Bring the iron you want to replace and the neighbouring clubs so we can compare their roles.
What loft hybrid replaces a 4-iron?
There is no exact loft conversion that works for everyone. Head design, shaft length and your delivery affect carry and flight. We assess the actual gap rather than assuming a particular hybrid loft will replace your 4-iron.
Should I choose a hybrid, fairway wood or utility iron?
The right choice depends on your strike, flight, intended shots and gaps. If you are undecided between club types, contact us before booking so we can recommend the right session. A single-hybrid appointment does not include a complete fitting of all three types.
Can a fitting help if I hook my hybrid?
It may help identify whether loft, head design, settings, shaft or playing length contribute to the pattern. Delivery and strike matter too. We compare suitable options without promising that equipment alone will remove the miss.
Is hybrid fitting worthwhile for beginners or high-handicap golfers?
It can be. You do not need a perfect swing to understand whether a setup suits you. A fitting can identify an unsuitable club or clarify when coaching may be more useful than another equipment purchase.
Can you assess my existing hybrid?
Yes. Bring it for a baseline comparison. Keeping it may be the right recommendation. Contact us first about a shaft-only assessment so we can check head and adapter compatibility.
Do I need a premium aftermarket shaft?
Not necessarily. We assess suitable stock shaft options for your swing and budget. A premium option is considered on its performance and feel in the complete club, with any extra cost explained before you decide.
Does one appointment cover more than one hybrid?
The £90 appointment covers one hybrid. Contact us if you want several clubs assessed or a wider long-game review so we can recommend the appropriate appointment.
What should I bring?
Bring your current hybrid or the iron you want to replace, your usual glove and comfortable golf clothing and footwear. If practical, bring the clubs immediately above and below the intended gap.
Do I have to buy equipment afterwards?
No. You receive a written specification and can consider your options in your own time.
Do you offer left-handed hybrid fittings?
No. Our hybrid fitting service is for right-handed golfers only.
Trade in your old clubs
Upgrading your equipment? Get a trade-in quote through our partnership with Nearly New Golf Clubs and use the agreed value towards your next equipment upgrade. Eligibility and value depend on the clubs and their condition.
Find EP Golf Studios in Newbury
EP Golf StudiosShaw Farm Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2HY.
We welcome golfers from Newbury, Thatcham, Reading, Hungerford and Basingstoke, as well as further afield.
Sessions are by appointment. Check the booking calendar for available times and contact us before visiting if you have access requirements.
Find the hybrid that fills your gap
Understand whether your current club works for your game or which setup better suits the shots you need.
£90 · 90 minutes · One hybrid · Written specification included
Suitable stock shaft options. Equipment priced separately. Right-handed fittings only.