The Titleist 818H2 Hybrid lie angles run from 57.25°–58.5°, moving from 17° head at 57.25° to 23° head at 58.5°.
Hybrid • Released 2017
818H2 lie-angle fingerprint
What stands out about the 818H2 lie setup?
The 818H2 moves from 57.25° at the 17° head to 58.5° at the 23° head — a total progression of 1.25°.
The lie steps vary from 0.25° to 0.5° across the lineup.
For dynamic fitting, 19° head at 57.5° is the best central reference.
Hybrid / utility heads sit between irons and woods for lie sensitivity, but should not automatically be treated as bendable.
Use the Titleist SureFit hosel rather than bending the head. This category uses 1° loft / lie increments.
Factory lie angle chart
| Club / head | Lie | Step | Pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17° head | 57.25° | — | Starting lie |
| 19° head | 57.5° | +0.25° | Typical step |
| 21° head | 58° | +0.5° | Typical step |
| 23° head | 58.5° | +0.5° | Typical step |
Lie progression visual
818H2 directional effect from a 1° lie error
Titleist SureFit lie-angle testing for the 818H2
Begin at A•1 for right-handed or D•4 for left-handed and establish a strike / launch baseline.
Titleist specifies 1° loft / lie increments for this club category.
Use left / right movement in the Titleist chart to fine-tune direction after trajectory is stable.
Compare centre strike, start line and curvature across several solid shots before keeping the setting.
Should the Titleist 818H2 be more upright or flatter?
Test more upright when…
- Supported upright setting improves centre contact
- Start line improves without hurting trajectory
Test flatter when…
- Supported flatter setting improves centre contact
- Start line improves without hurting launch
Do not change lie just because…
- You skipped the standard baseline
- You are using a SureFit chart from the wrong category / handedness
Playing length reference
| Club / head | Length |
|---|---|
| 17° head | 41 in |
| 19° head | 40.5 in |
| 21° head | 40 in |
| 23° head | 39.5 in |
Because these heads use different playing lengths, judge dynamic lie with the actual club being fit rather than applying one lie correction across the whole family.
Dynamic lie changes with delivery, shaft deflection, playing length and setup. For SureFit metals, use the Titleist chart for the exact category and handedness. For irons, wedges and putters, use a qualified fitter or putter technician before bending. Titleist SureFit guide.