[h=1]Conventional Wiper Blades VS. Beam and Hybrid Wiper Blades[/h]
Conventional Blades

• Also known as "frame-style", these were the most common type of blades used on vehicles until recent years
• Incorporate a metal framework that serves as a mount for the actual wiper, a metal-backed strip of either ordinary rubber or halogen-hardened rubber
• Typically heavier than other styles of blades

Beam Blades

• "Bracketless" with an infinite number of pressure points, allowing them to hug curved windshields for maximum windshield contact and durability
• Significantly lighter than conventional wiper blades, providing quieter operation
• Aerodynamic with less wind lift

Hybrid Blades

• Crossover in blade technology that offers the superior wiping of a beam blade with the added protection and styling of a hinged shell encasing the wiper

Beam and hybrid wiper blades are better equipped for all-season performance. Though they are more expensive than conventional blades, they provide a much longer blade life and overall better performance. Upgrading from conventional is now possible on most makes and models of vehicles.