Elyte X Hybrid

Reviewer testing: the effect of the new Ai10x face was evident — hardly any drop-off in ball speed regardless of strike location. Fastest ball speed during the testing session was 150mph and lowest was just 147mph, despite a very low and towards the heel strike. Independent robot testing: thoroughbred for accuracy and distance, however takes a hit in forgiveness scoring. Slightly oversized profile and semi-draw ball flight produce a forgiving look at address. Above-average forgiveness — exceptional ball-speed retention (3mph drop on heel mis), but lab-measured forgiveness ranks below the standard sibling in shot-to-shot consistency.

Independent robot testing: second best hybrid for 2025 in both accuracy and distance — finished just behind the Qi35 in total distance, averaging 181.2 yards of carry and 194.9 yards total. Placed 3rd overall in the test. Reviewer testing: spins on average at 3467rpm — around 400rpm less than the standard sibling with only slightly less launch and slightly more carry and total distance. Top-tier distance — measurably 2nd in distance across the entire 2025 hybrid field.

Manufacturer: semi-draw ball flight built-in. Reviewer testing: slightly oversized profile biased for forgiveness over shot-shaping. Swappable weights allow neutral or draw flight, but no fade-bias option. Up to 13 yards of shot-shape adjustability but draw-biased baseline. Average workability — built-in draw bias + larger profile prioritises straight-ish flight, not full shape-shifting.

Reviewer testing: fairly firm but lively sensation — much thought has been put into the acoustics and feel off the club face. Independent robot testing: testers praised distance control and solid, repeatable feedback — one of the easiest hybrids to trust swing after swing. Above-average tour-tier feel — firm, lively, with repeatable feedback praised by independent testers.

Reviewer testing: fairly firm but lively sensation and a slightly higher-pitched acoustic compared to other hybrid models on the market. Same higher-pitched acoustic profile shared across the line. Above-average acoustic — firm/lively character with slightly higher-pitched tone vs hybrid norms.

Reviewer testing: slightly oversized profile and semi-draw ball flight produce a forgiving look at address and friendly ball flight for golfers looking for maximum forgiveness. Matte crown line aesthetic carries over. Confidence-inspiring oversized footprint with draw-bias visual cues. Above-average address profile — oversized confidence-inspiring shape with line-consistent matte crown.