Extra stiff hybrids don't automatically go further than stiff flex hybrids. What's important is matching the flex up to your swing speed. Golfers with very fast swings who will need extra stiff flex will hit an extra stiff flex hybrid further than a stiff one, but, a golfer who swings slightly slower may hit a stiff hybrid further than an extra stiff one.

Generally, golfers with moderate swing speeds will struggle with an extra stiff hybrid, as the shaft wont flex enough to launch the ball efficiently. That being said it's not impossible, it's just making the game unnecessarily hard for yourself if you don't match the flex to your swing speed.

Most professionals use extra stiff flex on their golf clubs because they have faster swings. However, not all professionals do have extra fast swing speeds, some incredibly good golfers don't hit the ball very far and have slower smoother swings meaning they'd be using stiff or regular flex instead of extra stiff.

As they are even stiffer than stiff flex, extra stiff bend very little during the golf swing, helping maintain a stable clubface through impact. This provides greater control, a lower ball flight and more consistent accuracy for fast swingers. Using the correct extra stiff flex shaft allows golfers to maximise distance while keeping their shots precise and predictable.

Driving irons are typically suited to golfers with faster swing speeds who prefer a lower ball flight and more control off the tee. They're often used by players who like the more traditional iron shape but still want extra distance compared to a standard long iron.

Most driving irons aren't adjustable as they come in fixed settings. Hybrids on the other hand, especially in recent models, quite often feature adjustable hosels so you can change the loft and lie preferences to optimise you game.

Yes hybrids are widely considered easier to hit than driving irons, the larger clubhead and lower centre of gravity make it much easier to launch the ball into the air and keep mishits flying straight and far. Driving iron typically suit golfers with faster swing speeds and more consistent ball striking, whereas hybrids are built to suit a wide range of golfers.

Many leading golf brands produce excellent hybrids and driving irons, including Taylormade, Callaway PING and Titleist and more. Each brand offers models designed for different skill levels, from highly forgiving hybrids to more compact driving irons aimed at more experienced players.

Hybrids and driving irons are both designed to act as a bridge between your longer irons and your fairway woods, but both of these types of clubs look and act very differently. Hybrids have larger, almost wood style heads to help launch the ball higher and makes them more forgiving. Driving irons on the other hand have a more compact iron head shape and typically produce a lower, more penetrating ball flight.