I have been living with sometimes-decent, sometimes-sucky hybrids for a few years now, and when I put the 7 wood back in the bag I was shocked at how much better it is. Same with the 9 wood. I had to reshaft them softer first, though. That's probably what kept me from trying them sooner.
I don't know why but I can hit the woods much straighter than the hybrids. I'm not afflicted with hooks on my hybrids, but I get a mix of straight shots and push slices. It seems like every model of hybrid has a different presentation at setup. Whatever, I'm going with the woods.