 was Coach Majerus’ day and we had a ton of former players in attendance. I wish it would've been a little prettier there in the end, but we will take it.”
On what changed from last week
“We had a really good week of practice and our guys focused. With some starters that aren't usually in the lineup, I thought our guys covered the bases for those that were missing. Everyone stepped up and made some big plays today. Jeremy Olsen, I thought, was big for us in the post.”
On how his team defended CU
“On defense, I thought it was a combination of a couple of things. We were really good in our zone, and then pick-and-roll coverage. We've been trying to keep the ball on the one side of the floor. We've done it with a few of our opponents this year and we just thought Colorado was too dang good at getting the ball into the middle of the floor. Early on, I thought that was really big for us.”
Senior Jason Washburn
“I’m not coming in here with ‘coulda shoulda woulda’ mentality. We made our run in the second half, we let them make theirs. I thought that at the end of the game our anxiety was a little unnecessary, but we played well enough to win. We pulled it out when it was important. Guys stepped up and hit big free throws. Guys stepped up, hit big shots and that’s how you win basketball games. We came in here confident and believing we could win. A lot of guys contributed and played hard. We got it done.”
Freshman Jeremy Olsen
On how he was able to get good looks offensively
“I just went in there and played hard. I was able to find some gaps in the defense and they were able to get me the ball on the block. Coach is always able to call some plays for me and I was able to finish.”
Colorado Head Coach Tad Boyle
“These are the games that you have to prepare yourself for. Our team worries about the wrong things. Every time I think that we have matured or turned a corner, something like this happens. We played poorly offensively and in the first half we were flat and did not have any sense of urgency. We did not make free throws really well and when you are on the road those are things that you have to do. You can talk about the last eight minutes all you want, but in the first 32 minutes we did not have a sense of urgency. I have the upmost respect for the Utah program and I think it is great what Larry is doing here, but for a team that has not won a home conference game to have their first one on the Buffs, we have to have more pride in ourselves than that. We have to come in more prepared and I take full responsibility for that.”Hybrid clubs have become more and more important across age groups and skill levels. For seniors, however, hybrids may be some of the most important clubs in the bag. As our swing speeds slow and our distance lessens, accurate and straight shots from long distance become more and more needed.
At the same time, while long irons are never easy to hit, with slower swing speeds they become almost impossible. Fairway woods are important, but hybrids can be used for more irregular lies and are easier to land with an approach.
The bottom line is that choosing the best hybrid golf clubs for seniors in 2020 is more important than it ever has been. As a senior golfer you need at least 2, if not more, good hybrid clubs that you can count on for a long approach into a tough green.
A unique club head shape sets this hybrid apart immediately, and it works. The “canon” design adds distance and forgiveness to a hybrid that is already one of the best. It is extremely lightweight and very long, almost like these hybrids were created with seniors in mind.
The senior flex graphite shaft is high in quality and is weighted well for players with slower swing speeds and weighted well for extra control. The technology of the club face and the redistributed weight adds a lot of distance to this hybrid while maintaining forgiveness and accuracy.
Adds distance with its thin, strong face and compact cannon-like sole design.
A double cut under cavity increases flexibility for more explosion at contact.
Redistributed weight moves weight from the shaft to the tip which gives you more control and a more natural swing.
Cuts through the turf well.
Gives you added ball speed compared to other clubs.
One of the most expensive hybrids out there.
Not as forgiving as many of the other hybrids.
A hybrid with the face technology of one of the best drivers on the market. This hybrid is long and designed to cut through the turf no matter the lie or the angle. You can find this same hybrid in the bag of some PGA Tour Pros, mid-handicappers, and beginners alike.
When hybrids began to grow in popularity, TaylorMade saw an opportunity and they began to pour time and effort into their hybrids before it was popular to do so. The results have been great. The TaylorMade SIM Max Rescue can add value to any swing, and the additional distance you can find in this club makes it perfect for any senior player.
As long and straight as any hybrid on the market.
The V-shape sole plate features recessed heel and toe sections to reduce drag no matter the conditions.
Every design feature from the V-shape to the driver face is meant to add ball speed and take away spin.
It is one of the easiest hybrids to hit.
The club is lightweight and has a graphite senior flex shaft option.
The same face technology that you find on the SIM Max driver can be found on this hybrid, and that adds a ton of distance.
The “Twist Face” technology limits mishits and adds corrective face angles so that the ball goes straighter even on mishits.
A great launch angle so that your ball flight is high and the landings are soft.
A slightly smaller head than some of the other hybrids.
There are 2 words that describe the Cobra King SpeedZone Hybrid almost perfectly: Long and Straight. Cobra has long been known as one of the best club manufacturers for seniors, and this hybrid club is a great fit for most senior golfers. All of the technology that Cobra has put out onto the market with their drivers and fairway woods are found in this easy-to-hit club.
The dual baffler rails, the extra weight in the bottom and back of the club, the sweet spot that covers almost the entire space, and anything else Cobra has developed. The ball launches at a great angle, jumps off of the club at a high speed, spins very little, and travels a long way. It especially helps those players with slower to moderate swing speeds.
Pushes the limit of legal length.
A good price for the features and quality of the club.
Lightweight with a senior flex shaft make it a great club for seniors.
With the sweet spot covering most of the face, it is a very forgiving club.
Did we mention the incredibly fast ball speeds produced?
Works well from any lie and on any terrain.
Baffler rails help greatly with turf interaction.
Comes with “Cobra Connect” which uses past performance to tell you how far you can expect to hit your club.
One of the largest club heads on a hybrid.
Not as customizable as some of the other hybrids.
Just like the rest of the “TS” clubs in the Titleist line, these hybrids pack a lot of distance. The thin and fast face improve both ball speed and forgiveness so that you can swing away and not worry about mishits as much. The SureFit weight at the bottom of the club ensures a towering ball flight that will allow you to land your approach on the green just like an iron while the distance and ease-of-use is more like a fairway wood.
These hybrids are also quite flexible with an adjustable hosel that allows you to change the loft of the club with ease. Titleist has packed a lot of speed technology into the TS2 hybrids and the results are a high and straight shot with a lot of distance, most everything a senior golfer is looking for.
The thin and fast face produces great distance and forgiveness.
The speed chassis combines a lot of different features that give you some of the best ball speed production out there.
Enhanced aerodynamics produce 20% less drag than other Titleist models.
Very lightweight and a graphite shaft option with a senior flex.
The weighting on the bottom and towards the back of the club produces a great launch angle and a very straight shot.
Well suited for golfers who tend to sweep the turf rather than hitting down on their hybrids, and most senior golfers will employ this swing.
Focuses on speed at the expense of everything else.
A very forgiving club that is easy to hit, the Ping G410 is another in a line of G400 hybrids. They made the head bigger, the face hotter, and the club more adjustable than ever before. Because the 3 clubs ahead of it are longer than the G410 Hybrid, we put it 4th overall, but it has some great features that no other high end hybrid has. The best feature is its adjustability.
There are actually 8 different lie/loft combinations available on each club and they are as easy to master as twisting the hosel a little to the left or to the right.  It also feels and looks very natural in your hands and it is one of the easiest hybrids to hit.
8 different lie/loft combinations per club.
A very forgiving hybrid.
The slightly bigger head gives