In short, yes, a rescue is a hybrid. When Hybrids were first introduced to the market, TaylorMade introduced their first iteration of the club as the "Rescue". The Hybrid has since gained popularity due to their ease of use and for giving nature, so the term "hybrid" has been widely adopted by the industry while "rescue" remains specific to TaylorMade's version of the clubs. , Ever since it was invented, the hybrid has been called many names. There are several different names that hybrids go by including rescue. Now, some companies will use it in the actual clubs' model name. Therefore, the term "Rescue" can be mistaken for a model-specific name but it is not. If you see something labeled as a hybrid or rescue then you should check the loft. The loft is very important for hybrids. , Hybrid and Rescue, are two names for the same things. The hybrid is commonly referred to as a utility club or a rescue club, but these are both one in the same as a hybrid. A combination of an iron and a fairway wood, these clubs typically are shorter than the fairway woods but provide lofts that are closer to irons. These clubs are meant to launch the ball like a wood, but have control like an iron. To sum things up, hybrid and rescue clubs are essentially the same thing.