Should You Choose Hybrid vs Fairway Wood vs Driving Iron? (Build My Bag)
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- Опубліковано 22 лют 2023
- Struggling to choose between fairway wood vs hybrid vs driving iron? In this video, I decide between the best clubs to plug the gap in the top of my bag, and give my top tips on how you can do the same!
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As a newer, higher-handicap golfer I find Hybrids to be the easiest and most consistent clubs to hit in this range. But I could see where really good golfers would get more workability out of a Long Iron. I'm going Hybrid(s) until I seriously step up my game.
i started with a hybrid as i couldnt hit any long irons and now 2 years later i cant hit my hyrbid and my 4 iron at 20 degrees goes much further
This year, I've swaped to a Ping G425 Crossover 4 iron at 22.5* & Ping G425 3 Hybrid at 19* to fill the gaps towards my 3W. It'll fit in perfectly with my i230 irons I'll be getting. Feels gapped perfect against my irons, I'm able to hit low stingers with both, and the hybrid offers forgiveness from sticky lies when you're far out. Def happy so far!
I play the Srixon ZX 2 iron and I LOVE it! Way more consistent than my driver off the tee, and honestly doesn’t lose much distance from driver with how hot it is. I don’t feel like it’s particularly hard to hit off the tee and I’m not an amazing golfer by any means (typically shoot high 80s or low 90s). I will admit it is tough off the deck though
I had a 7-wood as a junior (20 years ago) and finally put one back in my bag, thanks to you!
I carry a Gapr Lo 3 instead of 3 iron and a 7 wood instead of 4 iron.
Midhandicapper here - transformed the whole top end of my bag last season and have never been more comfortable with it. Previous years I was using 3wood, 5wood, 4hybrid, 5iron down. Now using 4wood, 7wood, 4iron down. Similar to Peter, always struggled with hybrids going left or low. Always felt more comfortable with a fairway wood with my shallower swing. More people should give a 4+7 wood combination a try!
I just got the Icrossover and it’s probably my new favorite club in the bag. Very consistent 250 off the tee and super easy off the fairway
Re 7 woods. I’ve just bought a PXG 7 wood at £149 and am so impressed. Not just with price but with ease of use and results obtained. Flight is so good and landing angle way better than 4 iron.
Such a great video, can't do this all the time probably but love watching you test clubs on the course and figure out what's going in your bag.
Struggled with this for years and I ultimately went with the Taylormade Stealth 3 DHY. It gives options for different flights and it’s forgiving
yep i have the 17 degree 2 dhy. love it super forgiving and still goes 250
Great content Pete tricky part of the bag for sure and went through exactly this last year. Took out 4 iron and have 2 spots between 4w and 5 iron - rotate a 7wood, 4 hybrid and Adams 18 Dhy. Links drop the 7 wood. Winter golf drop the Dhy. Firm & fast summer conditions drop the 4hy.
Nice video Pete, I ended up with a 16.5 3 wood lofted up to 18 with @ 5 wood length length 215- 220 yard carry and replaced my 4 iron with a 23 degree hybrid. 195 - 205 carry. When this way as my swing characteristics are low spin, so loft is my friend. But ultimately got fitted to close the gaps in the bag. Top end of the bag sorted 😉
Love all your content Pete!
Keep it going, can’t believe you haven’t hit the 1 mio subs yet…
You’re the best!!!
Whirlwind golf club. Love that place
Thoroughly enjoyed this. I struggle with that section of the bag too, and it’s such a massive gap. Also, I just enjoyed the fact that I’m not the only one that (over)thinks these decisions. Thx Pete!😅
love this video! this is the only club I change out every course I play. switch out driving iron , hybrid and 5 wood. depending on what course I play.
I play a 3 wood and 2h but looking at switching to a 5 wood 3h/diving iron combo instead. Super useful! I've been eyeing the Srixon, but now going to check out the Stealth too.
Is it bad that I tee off with my 3 wood? I don’t even carry a driver and it it consistently down middle of the fairway.
Not at all. I used to use 3 wood only, no driver.
I'm the same and only give up about 25 yards on my golf mates....but I'm in the fairway..!!
Drivers are only useful when you can hit it both long and straight. If not, your 3 wood choice is miles better
Nope, I’m pretty much always 3 wood off the tee unless I have a super wide and long par 5 that I can just go nuts on with a driver. I can shape my 3 wood better and hit it more consistent and straighter than my driver. Plus I was blessed with a pretty fast swing speed so I’m still hitting it further than most of my buddies are with their drivers, and I’m also either in the fairway and/or at a much better angle to the green than they are. Use what works and you feel the most comfortable with.
If it works it works. No pictures on the score card.
I have a major struggle here as well, I love my 2 iron off the tee, but love the ability of my 7 wood to hit and hold greens with its ball flight and easy ability to hit off the deck. I pretty much play both and decide before the round which one to play based on weather conditions and course layout
Just picked up Cobra Fmax 5H yesterday as a birthday gift for myself.. I hit it 200yds on the 1st hit of the tee yesterday. I was astounded. I am high handicaper, this was unheard of for me. That club was my confidence club between 190-200yds yesterday.
I added 5 wood to my bag. As a relatively new golfer, I'm still trying to harness the driver so for playing my rounds, I use 3 wood off the tee and 5 wood off the fairway with a 3H and 4H filling in before my irons. Once I harness the driver, I'm likely going to remove the 3 wood and keep the 5 wood. Great video!
Yet again another relatable video Finchy, thank you 🙏🏻
My pleasure!
I use the Titleist u505 utility iron, it’s a hybrid and driving iron in one club. Goes as high as a hybrid and low as a driving iron when you want it to. Super easy to hit too!
Thank you for this video. I will definitely try this Stealth Hybrid. 😊😊👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
That 's a Great choice Pete, Excellent video love it 👌🏌♂⛳
Nice presentation :) I have a 7w which I like very much, and I have a 3h which I also like. I can't decide between them, so I switch every other week or so. I always enjoy your content, thank you!
Love that bag. Looks sick
Always a relevant question - thanks Pete … now admittedly I do all three - 4 iron (21’) setup with driving iron shaft, 3 hybrid (19’ but 2 inch longer shaft) 4 wood (16.5’ and again a longer shaft) and then Driver - nice to have the options of all three lofts, lengths and soles
Enjoyed this Pete. I’ve been on a similar journey, but went for driver, 4 wood, 7 wood then 5 hybrid so 16, 21, 26d then into 5 iron
Great vid Pete and team. The hybrid is and amazingly versatile club, good choice.
When I first started playing, my hybrid quickly became my go to club off the deck. I could hit it with a lot more consistency than a long iron or 3 wood. It is also extremely versatile to use for punch shots, deep rough, and even putts from the fringe. No better club imo for a high handicapper.
I’ve had the Srixon U65 3 iron in my bag for a few years now. 20 degrees of loft and is very very nice to hit.
Great video and info for all of us. Have a hybrid and love it, and the shape and look of the stealth wins it for me.
What about in the rough. That’s the selling point for me
Great choice Pete! I'm definitely a hybrid guy, have a D7 3-19 and an old trusty G-series 4-22 degree in my bag. I tried long irons but always struggle to launch long irons with my club-head speed. The Ping hybrid is the only club I can still hit easy and straight after a long round in the hot sun when already struggling with my irons 😁 My Ping never lets me down.
Hello how are you 😊
I struggled with this part of my bag too. I really need to be able to hit the stinger shot off the tee when I need control. I ended up going with a graphite shafted driving iron. It helped me keep approach shots in the air and also allowed me to drive it in low on tight pair 4s.
I'm in the same boat with regard to this section of the bag. But I often switch between a 21* Mizuno T-Zoid Fli Hi iron and a 20* Adams Idea Pro A12 hybrid. Yesterday I played in the wind (and hail) and played the Mizuno. Nicer weather I'll play the Adams. Totally normal to have a few different clubs that hit the same yardage (but in different ways) to choose from.
Great video. Just got the icrossover and really love it. I play at Conwy so the ability to crank down works well, also very workable club. Ive always pulled hybrids so interested to try the stealth when back on parkland.
Great video pete! i’ve also had this question and have been toying around for the past year with different clubs. I’d recommend trying out the Callaway Apex UW on the course. It’s a super versatile club that flies a little higher than a hybrid but lower than a fairway wood (5 or 7 wood for example). It looks like a very small fairway wood with a very neutral to slightly open face angle. If you don’t try it out, then to help with your fear of going left, grab a higher lofted stealth 2 rescue and loft it down. i’m sure you know but lofting down on clubs opens up the face angle. To wrap everything up i’d say it was a great choice to have the srixon in the reserves. obviously not one club can fit every single course and every type of weather so i think that keeping the rescue/hybrid for non windy days and having the utility iron for windy days is a great pick. Cheers and good luck on making it to the open this year
Mr. Finch, I struggle with the same problem. I have a very traditional set, but I interchange a 5 wood, hybrid, driving iron and 3 iron. It can be a crazy mess. Glad I am not the only indecisive one!
so glad you said that about Hybrids tending to go left for the better player, this happens to me a lot unless I take a very weak grip. The only hybrid I've hit that did what it is supposed to is the original Callaway Heavenward, fantastic club but you can't even find them used anymore. i wore out the shaft on my 4 hybrid, I still have the 2 and 1 hybrid if I need a bullet striaght 250 club I'll pull it out on narrow fairways. Just ordered the new Paradym 18 degree hybrid it seems not to be draw biased from fitting session, I am hoping it turns out that way.
Had the same issue with hybrids for years. Always missed left. Titleist tsi3 changed the game for me. Ability to flatten the lie plus the ability to move the sole weight into the toe has made it a 230-40 baby fade machine! My go to club off of short par 4 tees and into most par 5's.
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I have a very old hybrid, that I don't find the easiest to hit and was looking at replacing it with a 7-wood. As I play on a links course and there's almost always a decent bit of draft. Maybe I'll revisit the hybrid options again. Thanks Pete.
Great video. The last few yrs I have carried a Taylormade M4 HL 7 wood and love it. Last year I added a Callaway Heavnwood and that club is amazing. I'd love to see you try a heavenwood out.
Looks like Whirlwind, Glad you're enjoying AZ.
My Cleveland Mashie+ 15.5 degree hybrid is one of my favorite clubs. Great off the tee, fairway, and gnarly rough.
Entertaining as always!!!
Please try the G430 hybrid, it looks so good, and feels really good too. I’ve just been fitted for one and absolutely love it.
Iam rigtig there, not knowing what to put in My bag in that area. Thanks for sharing Rick
Love the look of the Ping crossover and would like to try that out. To be honest I would do the same and try them all. Me thinks you’re in love with the idea of a driving iron!
Appreciate the video Pete, thank you. I struggled with this question as a high handicap golfer whos love for the game and gear doesn't match the scores (wife and kids, not enough playing time, blah blah, moving on). Anyway at first my bag went D, 3W, 5I(etc) and I found a huge gap in there. First choice was 3Hybrid and for a while it was great. I found I could use the Hybrid (versus say a 5/7W) out of rough and I just loved the feel and weight of the club. I won't claim to be a good worker of the ball, but even I could shape shots with the hybrid easier than with my 3 wood. Eventually I found I still had too much of a gap so now the bag is at D, 3W, 5W, 3Hy, 5I(etc) and I adjusted the loft on the Hybrid to be weaker and bingo, gapping complete. I sometimes second-guess myself about using a 7W instead of the Hybrid but I don't find a fairway wood nearly as versatile.
Looks like Pete's been doing the Brooks Koepka workout!
That Ping Crossover looks interesting.
I play with a 5, 7 & 9 wood in the bag.
My 9 wood has a lovely flight and it drops so nicely on the green, climbs over trees if an off drive has put me on an adjacent fairway.
This is why I carry 15 clubs in my bag - carry a mini driver, 5 wood and a driving iron between the Driver and 4 iron. Depending how I'm hitting in the range and also the weather/course condition, I would use a honor system in disqualify one of the club for the round. My logic is that if pros can bring 15-20 clubs before a tournament to test, us weekend warriors can put an extra club in the bag and decide the 1 that we won't be using.
I like your planning, could do with throwing a few extras into the mix and depending on wind etc pick and choose. Cheers for the obvious (shameful I never thought of it though) 👍
I mean come on, you got 14 clubs already... seriously the scoring difference between 7 half sets and 14 club bags is already minimal with amateurs..
I roll 15 to when I'm playing for fun and not any league or tourney type settings.
I keep driving iron , 3 wood , apex UW and a Hybrid sometimes which is the 15th.
I do not carry a 6 iron because my lofts are so close from 5 to 7 so I can choke up or take a little off.
Does it help me score having 15 , Not at all is my guess but I get to hit more clubs , get better with them and 1 day have a easier decision on what club will be 14 when I have to have 14.
I'm not in pga so I can carry 20 clubs if I want.
@@elig4056 what’s the loft in your apex uw? When do you normally use it (what type of situations)? I’m also interested in the uw but went with the driving iron instead.
@@gary-gt-tsang it is 17 degree , it is great out of rough , tougher for me personally to hit off the tee with consistency , what I have noticed is this club forces my swing to be pure and is way more of a fade flight with what feels like effortless yardage , great feel and low ping sound.
I also have driving iron 20 degree Srixon ZU85 and is best club in my bag.
But the UW is a great club for the proven consistent swing , it will deff let you know if you miss hit it , just my take so far.
I very much like my U500 3iron, especially off the tee. Come mid-Summer when my swing is sharp it might be my favourite club in the bag. Sometimes in the Spring with less distance due to weather and wet fairways, I do swap it out for a F9 seven wood which I also really like (but in the wind it is trouble). Interested by this hybrid you review because I find that issue you describe when I had a hybrid. I could never get it working. I would hit it for safety or to get out of trouble and it would always be un-safe or get me into more trouble, ha! Great video, Pete!
I got rid of my 3 wood and added a 5 wood, best decision I ever made. Now, I have both a 5 wood and 3 hybrid which some might say is a waste of space because the yardages are almost the same but I love it. My 5 wood is great off the tee and fairway. The 3 hybrid is going about the same distance but it launches great out of the rough. Basically I use my 5 wood when I have a clean lie and my 3 hybrid is the rough “get out of jail” card. Also, my 5 wood is great for high launch but if I need to keep the ball down for a punch or out of the wind I grab the 3 hybrid.
Interesting. I always wondered how folks arranged their bags. I put my woods on the bottom, then irons/hybrids next and wedges and putter on top. Makes more sense to me to have the longer clubs in the bottom of the bag. I almost always hit hybrids to the left. for my new setup this year I'll be ditching the 5H for a 5i, keeping the 4H (hit it better for some reason).
I was having a problem with finding something for this part of my bag also. I have a traditional set up clubs but added the cobra utility 3 iron One length. Love that it’s the length of a 7 iron and I’m crushing off the tee and off the middle of the fairway.
After a ton of tinkering a short, stiff and heavy “5-ish wood” became my go-to in this department. Think homemade UW. It took a head that allows for enough aftermarket weight screws, and a shaft that can handle it, but it turned out quite diverse and delicious 🤗👌
Love the Ping 7 wood. Great club on the fairway.
I am having the same conversation.. 3 wood - 4 iron.. have to test the 7 wood and hybrid.
Great video as always!!
Another great video, I had this decision recently and went 3 wood, 4 hybrid which seems to work well for me. I’ve got to say Pete you need to work on that stinger, looked pretty high to me haha!
My fave club in the bag is my 3 hybrid tsi2 got my first albertross with it last year!
I went with the Cleveland halo... hywood.. a cross between a hybird and a wood.. at 19 degrees.. its the best of both worlds, love it.
Interesting to see a pro mix and match different manufacturers in their bag.
Thanks Pete. I struggle as well. Driver directly into a 3i for me. The issue for me is Driver\Fairway W\Hybrid are clubs that are designed with onset. Additionally the hosel's designed to marry to the club at a bizzare angle.
Unlike irons, where there is offset and the shaft is parallel to the grooves.
The difference in the D\W\H design messes with my address position and strike timing. Why can't manufactures make the upper end of the bag closer to zero offset? Or shaft aligned to neutral club face orientation. Make club design more consistent, swingpath more similar and therefore golf less difficult.
Callaway Apex UW fits this space perfectly….would love to see you review this club
Great video again and thought provoking . I have the ping driving 3 iron love it off tee but struggle at times from fairway like you said heel or toe strikes severely penalised . For me a good hit is about 220 but drops to 170 if mis hit .. I've just ordered a tsr 2 18 degree hybrid ,tried it out at my local club and its very powerful , might need to fine tune it maybe flat lie at 19 the beauty is I can okay around with loft and lie with it . I also have the tsr 2 driver which is the best driver I've ever owned
I absolutely LOVE my U500 3 iron.
I’ve gone 5 wood, 4 hybrid and 3 iCrossover. Had the shaft shortened to the length of my 4 iron. It’s more forgiving and it flys so much lower! Perfect for windy days in Cornwall!
2:05 s Patrick Reed taking this shot.. ;-)
I play off a 9.7 handicap and have not had any woods in my bag for a few years now I love my forgiving Callaway Big Bertha irons all the way down too a 2 iron which I use on the tee on all par 4s and par 5s, I have been laughed at many times even in comps at the start when they notice no driver sticking out of my bag, but when I scrapped all woods I was a 15.9 handicap now as I said I am single figure golfer :)
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I would like to have seen Trackman type comparison data on these, indoor or outdoor.
I think the decision easily revealed itself, and I can see the Srixon working better on Links courses and windy days. Thanks again for the video!
Im abt. a 5-10 handicap, I hit a Cobra baffler t-trail Hybrid for the first time about 3-4 years ago. From 215-230 that club is deadly. Changed my life on PAR 5's. Driver, 4 wood, 3 hybrid, 3 iron are in the top end of the bag...
Give me a lofted Fairway wood any day. Just a better strike for me And with the adjustable sleeve on my Pings I have the luxury of adjusting loft up or down to get better gapping
Awesome video! I've always preferred long irons/utility irons, but need to seriously think about a 7-wood for forgiveness and height.
Me too! I mean, I don't think workability is as important when you are trying to hit more than 220 yd.
7-woods are a brilliant tool to have
@제이Jay Seriously. I gota 7 wood last year, and it'll never leave my bag. Just so easy to hit. Super high and soft.
@@winstonsmith11 😎 awesome
I have to say, thanks fo hiving me the smile this morning.😂enjoyed the video.
I do prefer the driving iron, more classyyyy
Try the Callaway Apex UW! You’d love it!🔥
On a side note… I love how the compartments are separated in your Ogio bag
Hi Pete. I have the previous version of the stealth plus hybrid. I am not normally a hybrid player, usually go 1 iron then 3 iron.
The hybrid has been amazing for me
Awesome vid, very much enjoyed this one. Funny part is just 2 days ago I made pretty much the same decision to purchase clubs for that area of the bag . I don't hit 3 woods very well so am getting the Stealth 2 Plus Rescue 2hyb (2hyb version and loft it down) as my so called 3 wood and then going with the Stealth 2 Plus Rescue 4hyb to bridge the gap (I hope). All I hope should fill in nice around my Sim2 5 wood.
Thought about the Srixon driving iron but I feel as a 17 handicap I need a few clubs that are a little more versatile, though may get one just for those windy days, but we'll see
Hello Robert how are you 😊
Ive been using a Mizuno MP-20 HMB 3iron as my driving iron and love it. Used to be a hybrid man, but as i got better, i found shot shaping, particularly height/trajectory, harder to do. And a tendency now and then of a punishing pull left. Whereas the driving iron i find easier to keep low/control height, and also funnily enough more consistent/less punishing on misses. No issues hitting off the fairway either... the GI/driving irons nowadays are so much chunkier, confidence inspiring and friendly behind the ball!
I carry a 10.5 driver, a 16.5 4 wood (because I need help getting the ball in the air), a G425 7 wood (like Pete tried) 4-P irons, G-S-L wedges, and putter. 14 clubs. I could drop the 4 iron since it and the 7 wood are basically the same loft, but I keep it for getting out of the trees. I can keep it very low and hook/fade if I need to. This setup has worked very well for me so far.
Looks like the Whirlwind Golf Club. Great tracks!
I have 118 club speed with driver so never had an issue with a driving iron speed wise. Could never get on with hybrids and got on fine with driving irons.
Decided id try a 7 wood. Oh my god. Favourite club in the bag by a mile. 100% something everyone needs to try. Easy to shape, easy to stop, easy to hit from fairway and rough. Solid option off the tee.
Sold my driver and hybrids to put in a 15 degree utility iron plus 2, and 3 irons,Hever looked back,distance, direction and all I want. Practice plus patience are musts for long irons.
Hi Pete, I’m in the process of changing the top end of my bag also. However, differences between me and you are that I’m 66, female, with a slow swing speed. I’m seriously considering the Ping HL driver, with the 35gm reg shafts.7 wood and 5 hybrid to complement my Taylormade P770’s which I’ve had for over 2 years. And still love them. They are 6-PW. I’ve had a fitting, and thes HL, lightweight shafts seem to suit me these days
I struggle with this decision as well , I have all 3 , ping 7w , titliest driving iron and until this year tsi2 hybrid. I was always going back and forth and never could decide until this year i tried the king tec hybrid from cobra . The king tec just offers so much adjustability with the loft sleeve and different weights you can purchase . the Cobra king tec is one club that can do everything.
Been playing a random 1 iron for that slot, and it's great for getting out of the trees in the forested areas I play! Insanely hard to hit well however, but it works for the purpose of staying low haha.
Pete! I’m with you mate. I recently got a fitting done for my woods and came out with the stealth 2 plus Driver 3 Wood Hybrid. Was really surprised as thought I’d end up with the Ping as I’m a relatively beginner of the game. These were my first ‘new’ clubs, tested the new Cobra Callaway Ping and TaylorMade. But I found these very long and quite easy (for my level which isn’t as consistent as the likes of yourself). I think TaylorMade have done well!
Hello Charlie how are you 😊
I bought a Cobra Radspeed 4 Hybrid and it’s amazing what those things can do. I can draw or cut it. I can hit it high or keep it below the trees. I would recommend hybrids no matter what brand.
Just depends on the course style and weather conditions when you're playing. Playing on a wooded course with low wind? Go with a hybrid, can use off the tee as well. Playing on a Links course with windy conditions? Use a Utility Iron that you can blast nice and low and keep difficult tee shots under the wind and roll for a mile. Adapt that last club to your course / weather conditions for the day.
I carry a hybrid, a driving iron and fairway wood. I just don't tell anyone I have too many clubs in my bag 😅😅
Nice hybrid shot Peter 👌
I have a SIM2 hybrid. Was my favourite club when I first bought my set, even used it off the tee as my driver was hopeless. Took some driver lessons and all of a sudden I can no longer hit my hybrid… just wish I had a 7 wood now as everyone seems to rave about them being easy to hit
The voice crack at 6:35 😂😂 you almost got away without anyone noticing 😂
"It's a strange thing, but it is a thing" Couldn't agree more Peter! LOL
I have made the full move to hybrids as I have the newest Adams 19 degree and 23 degree to fill the gap between my 3 wood and 5 iron!
I went 5-wood to fill the gap between 3-wood and 4-iron. I wanted something I could hit out of rough, give some height on ball flight, and simply give me confidence behind the ball.
I've always strayed away from hybrids. Never liked the look behind the ball. But this year I plan to give them a shot. Mostly to give myself the option to swap out the 5-wood depending on the course.
Great video Pete!
I'd say hybrids are very strong. And I'm sure to be a much worse golfer than you as I play off more than a 40 handicap but I love my hybrids. I've had a 3 hybrid ever since I started playing and it's by far the best club in my bag. Long, consistent and straight. Just recently got a 6 hybrid as well and from what I've seen, it flies like a dream and doesn't bank left either.
@@jacobwilkie241 I'm around a 15-16 hcp I think. LOL
Yeah I know people that swear by hybrids. I was just so set in my ways. But I'm opening myself up to new things.
Its always nice to know you have that club you feel confident with. That's my 5-wood. But maybe a hybrid can be that too?
@@ggriesenauer If you're confident with a 5 wood, a 3 hybrid would be the perfect counter balance. Same to almost the same loft, little bit lower ball flight for the windy days, shorter shaft so it's easier to hit. And if I could recommend a club a little bit shorter but maybe taking out your 4 iron, maybe look at a 5 hybrid or 7 wood. Both are amazing options. Try the Ping and Aerojet 7 woods out when you can. I was hitting 165 on the regular
@@jacobwilkie241 That's exactly my thought. Something with lower loft for wind conditions.
I did have a 7-wood years ago. My favorite bit was how awesome it was out of a bunker from 150 yards!
@@ggriesenauer 7 woods are so easy to hit. Like I said, I'm a high handicapper. I went to get fitted for what I thought would be a new 3 wood from Taylormade. Turns out, I got fit for a 7 wood and when I figured out I needed a 7 wood, I went to try out the Aerojet and G430 a few weeks later and it was some of the best testing I've ever done. I was physically laughing at how well I was striking the ball. I probably will be getting both the 5 hybrid and 7 wood down the line as the fitter said that's my best way to go to get the maximum out of my game.
Great video! I've been struggling with figuring this out also. I've ditched a 3 wood for a Stealth 5 wood but I switch between my SRIXON ZX 7 wood and my Titleist 818 3 hybrid. I use a Ping G425 driver and love it but I can't hit the Ping fairway woods for some reason.
I think that it may be due to the loft rather than the wood. Cause I love Ping fairway woods. But I, for the life of me, can't hit a 3 wood or a 5 wood. But I tried the Ping G430 7 wood and I could launch that into space. If I could make a suggestion, maybe look into a Callaway Heavenwood. Either the Paradym model or the Rogue ST model is great. It's the loft of a 6-7 wood but the length of a 3-4 wood and will get you that distance back you may have lost by removing the 3 wood.