Great I catch myself saying “let’s do it and let’s do it now” all the time! I can’t hit lower than 20 lofted hybrids far at all. So I carry the 5 wood you convinced me to buy from your other video. That thing is a MONSTER and my new favorite club.
I just have to say James, your content is amazing! Every time I ask myself any question about my bag or my game, there it is: a video of yours about exactly that point and telling me exactly what I needed to hear! Amazing!😂💪🏽 Keep up the great work Sir!
I went to a 19 degree hybrid several years ago and was happy with the resluts. Have seen similar videos recently comparing the hybrid to the 5 wood and decided to put the 5 wood back in the bag. Pleased with the change. It feels easier to hit, especially when I need just a bit more distance. With the hybrid, when I try to jump on it a bit I tend to hook, not so with the 5 wood.
Great review James! Would have really enjoyed if you took those two out on the course and actually try them out of the rough. Anyways I agree that it‘s much easier to hit a Hybrid out of the rough. Glides much better. The thing is that the courses I play at the greens are in good shape, but really soft. Therefore it doesn’t really make a difference whether spin and descend angle is a little lower and flatter with the hybrid. I would think this is the case for most golf courses. The places the likes of Rory plays at, greens are just superfirm. That‘s why they play 5 woods to get that extra spin and higher apex. Also worth mentioning here is that pros that carry 5 woods often switch it in favor of a utility irons once they play links, softer greens or wind is a bigger factor. Most amateur golfers don‘t do that. Therefore I still believe to the very most golfers hybrids are by far the best fit. And while many argue that pros don‘t use hybrids I can only partially agree to that. If you look at the pros on Tours with lower club head speeds you will figure, that a lot of them are actually playing hybrids. Matt Kuchar, Webb Simpson to mention two of them. Only maybe 3-4% of male golfers have faster swing speeds compared to them. anyways. Can‘t be too wrong using hybrids then...
I love your videos they are very informative and interesting. I’m getting older so I carry a 5 wood then a 4 hybrid and that seems to work pretty well.Thank you for the videos and keep them coming!
Great video again James and enjoyed the head to head, I’m trying a driving iron on Tuesday but I won’t rule out the hybrid, I’ve struggled with hybrids in the past but that is probably because I have never been fitted for one. I’m looking forward to seeing what I end up with
Great video james as always. This is something I've been toying with myself lately as driver and me have stopped working. Been trying all sorts in the top end of the bag to help solve this. And really enjoyed the video when you ramped up the 5 wood
I carry both a 5 wood and 3 hybrid. I usually switch depending on the course. On long par 3's I prefer the 5 wood. On long approach shots it's the 3 hybrid.
Love my 5 wood, it’s a great fairway finder for me and is a great option of the fairway or even the rough. I have a 3 wood as well but don’t hit it as high so it’s great of the tee or trying to run one up to a green that’s 240 out
Great vid again thanks James. I had been contemplating getting a 5w as I've been struggling with my 3w from the fairway. I currently use a 4h which I really like but just need that little extra distance sometimes, this is where I see the 5w coming in. That Epic is a lovely looking club and think I might check one out in my club swing room. 👍
Good one 👍🏿Just put my 5 wood back in and adjusted my hybrid from 19 to 21, for the reason you said regarding out of the rough. My 3 wood is out and 2 iron in (16.5*).
Hybrid is the happy medium for me between a driving iron and 5wood. Hits the right height window and and goes the right distance as well is much more consistent than the other two options. First year having one in the bag and I love it. Use it all over the course and confident everytime it comes out of the bag.
I've always had a 5 wood in the bag - I have the Ping G20 which is awesome. I haven't carried 3 & 4 irons for several years and replaced them with hybrids. Now I have a great mix from tee / fairway and rough which has made me much more consistent. Thanks James
I play the Rogue 3 wood and hybrid and absolutely love them... Don't get to use them a ton but love them regardless... This was a very interesting video as I used to have a 5 wood in my bag but decided to work in another wedge for gapping and the 5 wood wasn't even getting used... That said I never put much thought into the difference between the 5 wood and 3 hybrid... My hybrid is so easy for me to hit I couldn't imagine using a 5 wood instead. I've considered going to hybrids for the 4 and 5 irons as well as I hit my hybrid so well... Great video James!
I’m using the taylormade m4 16.5 degree high launch fairway wood. Love it great off the grass but do find it goes to high off the tee. Perhaps it good video comparing the various lofts of fairway woods. Loving your videos keep up the good work 👍
I replaced the 5 wood this year with a 19 degree hybrid. The 5 wood would turn into a very high weak slice sometimes. I took the 4 and 5 iron out the bag as well and added a 22 degree H4 and a 25 degree H5. They are so easy to hit.
Another epic video James....I currently have a 3H and 4H, i do remember when the 5W was a matching set, i remember seeing 7W and 9W at one time. I really prefer my Hybrids over 3 & 4 irons.
I appreciate your videos James. This one as a good one as I'm in between clubs and trying to make a decision about this area of my bag. I think you should hit 15 to 20 shots with both clubs then edit out the bad 5 strikes. Keep up the good work!
I have both in my bag. My irons go from 5 to GW. So I have adjusted the hybrid closer to a 4 iron and the 5 wood fills the gap between three wood and hybrid quite well.
Great videos! I'm a new subscriber and have been binging a whole lot of content lately. I've been completely rebuilding my entire bag and your reviews have been amazing help. I would love to see a video of you breaking down your own swing. From address to follow through. It's clear you have a great swing but there are a few things you do that I'd love to know more about. For example the angle of your back swing.. Or how your wrists move forward a bit before your back swing on chip shots. I'm just a person that finds it interesting how and why a person developed the swing that they have. Because let's face it, many swings are similar but none are exactly the same. Anyway great job and keep knocking out the quality content.
The exact test that i was thinking of, i have a Callaway GBB 3 wood lofted up to 17 and a 19 degree M2 hybrid that is great for shaping shots and knock down through trees shots
excellent video. the numbers tell the story.I use the Callaway Rogue 3 wood and 17 degree 2 hybrid for that lower longer shot and play the Rogue Heaven wood( 7 wood loft of 4 wood shaft) for the often needed high launch shot from the fairway and escaping the rough.
Great video! I think carrying one hybrid for those rough areas sounds good. I have had some trouble holding the green with good hybrid shots so I've been thinking of putting a nice fairway wood back in the bag.
Same! Exactly the same! 3 Wood off the tee when I need it. 5 Wood off the deck and low punches. 4 Hybrid as a 210 club. 5 Hybrid as a maneuverable 195 club.
Driver, 5 wood, 9 wood for me. I’m replacing my 5 iron with a 5 hybrid. A 3 wood is a waste of time for me because I would only use it off the tee and my driver is reliable on tee shots. As a short hitter, it’s never too much club!
Me too. Exactly same set up. My irons however are single lengths. 5 to Lw. When my driver isn't behaving, I will put her in time out and use my 3 an 5 w off
As always, great info and analysis. I actually have a 5 wood and a 3 hybrid in the bag and use them for different shots altogether. The 5 wood is for fairway shots and long par 3's. The 3 hybrid is for rough and shots that need to stay low with distance, like under tree branches and off the fairway from bad tee shots.
I recently got rid of my 3 and 4 hybrids. I replaced them with a 5 wood and a 7 wood. The main reason is because I would get an errant shot from my hybrids when I really wasn't expecting it. After getting the 5 and 7 woods those errant shots just don't happen. I did get the Callaway Flash 5 and 7 wood. And I did have Callaway Steelhead hybrids. The extra distance from the 5 and 7 wood is welcomed as well. Where I play there isn't a lot of thick ruff. A hybrid is better than other clubs out of thick ruff.
I carry a Callaway driver plus a 3 wood, 5 wood, 7 wood, 9 wood and 11 wood. My favorite is actually the Rogue 11 wood, very high and soft landing. I use it a lot.
great content as always. I've got a 5 wood, 2 hybrid and 3 iron to chose from however as i have more than 14 clubs it depends on the course conditions and course i'm playing as to which clubs i leave out.
This is a question I've been asking myself lately. I play a 5-wood (~215 yd club), and I love it... but not out of the rough. My 4 iron is also not reliable from thick grass. So, if I mishit my tee shot on a long par 4 or par 5, I normally have to lay up w a 6 or 7 Iron. Not ideal. I may have to consider replacing the 4 iron (~205 yd club), with a Hybrid, but I don't think it'll replace the 5-wood. Love the content James and appreciate all the work I'm sure it takes to put out daily videos.
I went from double hcp to single hcp 10 years ago when I dumped 3-5 irons for hybrids. Easiest clubs to hit. High and straight. But I also play a 5 wood instead of a 2 hybrid. It all works for me. Hitting long irons are a young man's game!
Had a gapping issue from 3 wood to 3 iron never got on with a 5 wood so tried a hybrid this week and was amazed how easy they are to hit fron tee and the deck. Went in to buy the epic flash but ended up striking the g410 much better with more confidence. Came away with 17* and also 19* adjusted up to 20* to replace my 3 iron. Even contemplating buying g410 plus driver love the looks and performance of that too
Can’t hit driver, so I used 4 iron or driving iron off tee, but now love 5 wood, so much easier to get good contact, I also use a 5 hybrid out of rough and fairway. If anyone else struggles off the tee then I highly recommend 5 wood. Great content JR.
I took out my 5 wood and replaced it with a 3 hybrid. I also replaced my 4 iron with a 4 hybrid. As a 14 handicapper I get a more consistent strike, I use my 3 wood much less off the fairway. keep the ball in play more whilst sacrificing those occasional dream shots.
Great comparison. I think the only thing missing was comparing the descent angle. Tour pros use the 5 wood because the height and and descent allows them to access and hold areas of firm greens. Also, gapping has to come into play. sometimes the hybrid is just too low and doesn't spin enough and doesn't separate enough particularly if someone also uses a 4 hybrid. Would love to see you hit your longest iron and 3 wood first then fill in one of the two.
Great job James..I personal like the hybrid over the 5 wood.. What I like to see is hybrid vs the new driving iron.(close to the hybrid look but more like a iron..new from Taylor made ..so sweet
I have just bought a hybrid as I was struggling with my 3 iron and it is between my 3 and 4 iron and I wished I had got one a couple of years ago. I've had a 5 wood for years and wouldn't be without it, as you said James you can use it off the tee as well as the fairway and it's one of my favorite clubs in my bag.
I now use a 2 hybrid rogue as my driving iron!! It has changed my game tremendously!! I’m hitting it 230 to 240. Confidence off the Tee is key!! Even mishit shots are still in play in the first cut as opposed to being in the junk/trees with a mishit driver.
Have to admit that I gave up on both 3 woods & 5 woods years ago as the longer shafts (42" - 43") just seemed too cumbersome for me. I am currently playing an Epic Flash 3H set at 17* loft and an Epic Flash 4H set at 20* loft (both are 41" long), before transitioning into my 4 iron at 22*. loft. The 3H is my 3-wood replacement for second shots into par 5's, and although I sacrifice some distance, I'm usually in the fairway. My 4H is my 3-iron replacement and is used for long par 3's (200'ish yards). Thanks for the informative videos - I enjoy them a lot!
I’m just old enough to have played competitive golf before there were hybrids. I loved them at the time and have gone back to it from time to time ever since. That said, there is no question that from a standpoint of versatility and possibly even forgiveness, the hybrid is hard to beat! I’ve had at least one hybrid in my bag for years ....and at times more. Currently, I have one hybrid in my bag, a Titleist 818h2 in 19* which is sandwiched between my 3wd and my 4i T-MB. It would hard for me to give up the ability to muscle out a hybrid from deep rough or, for that matter, a bad lie for the sake of a 5wd. Great video James! Very informative. It’s nice to have my own prejudices confirmed from time to time! 😀😀
Got rid of my 3wood and 5 wood and replace them with a 3 hybrid, 4 hybrid, and a 6 hybrid, I hit my 3 hybrid when my driver isn’t working for me, I hit about 230 carry, I got these hybrid to more or less replace my long irons there much easier to hit then my long irons. Great video 🏌🏼
Funny that you bring up theTM TP rescue. I've had it since new in 3h, and I literally just replaced it this season when I got fit for my M6 set. I find that the rescue was straighter, but the distance was just about the same. Now that would be an interesting video
I was always a long iron guy. I have a 7 wood and 3 hybrid both at 20 deg. I have knocked the hybrid up 2 deg and the 7 wood down 1 deg. Gapping is brilliant. As i get older this set up has me probably playing and more importantly enjoying golf more.
G410 5 wood 18.5 degree with 3 wood length shaft. Gives options to grip down and sole profile makes it easier to get up in the air. Much more consistent then any 3 wood I’ve had although I’ve still got a top from the middle of the fairway in me like most of us 😀
I use both, and also have a driving iron. Epic flash 5wood, sub 70 4 hybrid, sub 70 5 hybrid, sub 70 3 utility iron. Plus a 5 iron. Took out my 60 as I have a low bounce 56 that can be opened up for extra space at the top of my bag. I've found having more ball flight options from 200-240 had really helped lower my scores and gives me way more confidence on long par 3s and reachable in two par 5s.
I have the Callaway Epic collection the 3 and 5 wood I also just recently purchased the 5 hybrid I enjoy hitting the hybrid more than the wood for sure honestly I can’t get rid of my 3 wood but I can do without the 5 wood now. The club has an extra gear it just fly’s off the club. Nice review
Great Video, it's a question that i've struggled with for this last year. Started with a 3 wood, 17 & 22 deg hyb hitting them really well at the start of the season, then went for a lesson to improve my iron striking and after practising the new movements couldn't hit the hybrids at all. Therefore switched in a 5 wood which seemed to work but only for a couple of rounds. Now I cant hit that and have went back to the two hybrids. With this in mind I have kept all the clubs in the bag and before my rounds now I hit a few shots to see how i'm feeling and which set up to take for the course i'm playing. If its thick rough I use the two hybrids, if its thinnish rough and more links I use the 5 wood as I can use it of the tees on the shorter par 4 to get a lot more roll than my hybrid as I hit a lower ball flight with the wood.
Hi James, I actually bag them both. Hybrid does help with tricky situations. Then the 5 wood just offers me more forgiveness and more consistency from the tee box and fairways.
Hi James... Enjoyed this! Been at home messing around with my set up. The bottoms end I like with AP2 PW at 46, VOKEY 50,54 & 58. Top end has been a little messy...Driver still inconsistent! Have a 915 which I paid for, 917 I won, Mizuno ST180 and PXG 0811 LX. 3 Wood is awesome - CALLAWAY XR at 15 degree...Now here's the issue... I was thinking of a 5wood at 18 degree to gap the top end better but will now stay with utility after watching the review.. Issue is I have a 19 and 21 Titleist in the bag. Longest iron is 4 at 25 degree! Have taken 21 out so have driver, 3 wood and 19 degree rescue and then 4 ron
Just got some new long clubs. I use 3 wood as a driver, 5 wood, and skipped 3H, for a 4 Hybrid. I used to carry a 3W, 5W, 3H, and 4H not knowing 2 of them are essentially the same.
Awesome video. I currently use a 3 wood and a hybrid. I would consider a 5 wood if I hit it as well as my 3 wood. Haven’t tried one yet but should. Maybe today.
I keep both 5 wood and Hybrid in my bag. On the short par 4’s I like using the hybrid, it seems to roll further than the wood. On the longer par 3’s and par 5’s I like using my 5 wood. Seriously thinking of replacing my 5, and 6 irons with hybrids. So much fun to hit!
Good video James I used to use a rescue but struggled out the rough so I now use a ping 400 crossover 3iron which I hit a lot better out of rough and fairway still struggle to hit it off a tee strangely enough
Play a F8 3 & 5 woods, which are so easy to hit; have great feel, complimenting my F9 driver. Have tried various hybrids over the years, but I got better results from the fairways, accuracy included...
I recently went back to Callaway Xhot hybrids after trying the latest greatest - that 4 hybrid Xhot became one of the best clubs in my bag (including a hole out from 185) and I consistently hit it well. I have the 3h and 5h, also, which are also excellent, but I had that 4h specially shafted, while the other 2 have manufacturer shafts. Instead of buying a new hybrid, I'm going to sell my most recent hybrids and buy new shafts for the 3h and 5h Xhots. It's crazy, right? But these clubs inspire confidence. The ball flies off the face (imo), the ball flight is great, and I can work the ball both ways.
I'm 1 of those Dummy's that uses 3 hybrid & a #5 Wood, as i seen approx 15 yards difference, which works for my game ! After see ur video, i'm thinking of trimming my 5 wood shaft to 3 hybrid length + 1" & then Swing Weight it to D-3, & hack-on
love my old Big Bertha Steelhead 5 wood, play if from all lies including light rough (depending on lie) and occasionally off the tee on long par 3s. I´ve tried a hybrid a couple of times but didn´t get on with it. On the question of longer shaft/controllability, just grip down an inch, no problem.
I love my 818H1 hybrid as a 5 wood replacement. It’s long, & much more accurate for me. I’m all about giving up 15 yards for the accuracy. Great vid as always! You make em, ill watch em!
I’ve dumped the 3 wood for a five have a 3 and 4 hybrid and then into five iron etc. about ten yards difference between the 3 and 4 but a lower flight on the 3 which is useful into wind.
I have recently taking a new approach. I have used a driver, 3 wood, 5 wood and 3,4 and 5 hybrid. I am a 12 handicap and am 65 years old. Switching to Driver, 13.5 degree 3 wood, 16 degree 4 wood, 3 hybrid at 18 degrees, 4, 5, hybrid. Closing the gap between clubs and allowing me to play longer holes better. If it continues, I will be happier and lowering my handicap.
Great video, speaks exactly to what I'm trying to determine for myself right now. Got a 16 degree Cobra FW and a 19 degree TaylorMade M6 Hybrid, but have only space for one of them in my bag. The distance gap between them is on average 12 yards, but since I don't carry another FW the distance gap to the driver is 33 yards and 45 yards respectively - is that too much?
I used to smoke my woods. Last two years I have the yips with the woods so went 3H, 4H, and 5H. Now I set the 3H to 17 degrees and average 230 to 240 (260 when pured) so it replaces a 5 wood but close enough to 3 wood distance. Gives me the opportunity to add an addition wedge in the bag as I have 5 - PW.
I must be old school I have the matching Epic flash Driver, 3 wood and 5 wood. I love them personally my 3 wood is my go to if I’m struggling with the driver. I’m interested to possibly adding a hybrid instead of my long iron.
5 wood all day and twice on Sundays. Much easier to hit properly. Hybrids are just that, hybrid; you still have to swing and hit almost like using an iron, just a little easier. I carry a 5 wood, a 9 wood (5iron), and an 11 wood(6 iron)....followed by a women's Callaway Mavrik Max 36 degree hybrid that gives me a 180 yard (8 iron)....two wedges and a driver and putter, nothing more. Simplicity. I'll take the "Just clip the grass under the ball" wood off the deck shoot any day over the hundred different ways you can screw up an iron shot.
Recently purchased a G410 5 wood (currently set at 16.5). Goes about the same as my Mizuno 19 degree hybrid. Even the good shots with the 5 wood....just don't seem to travel as far.....and it should. I also have another Mizuno hybrid set at 15 degrees. I get more distance with the lower hybrid than with the 5 wood. My plan is if the ball is rolling out at all....go with the hybrid. Winter time I'll probably drop the low hybrid and hit the 5 wood more when the ground softens up.
I think the 5 wood versus hybrid is less of a question than replacing long irons with the hybrids. I used to love my long irons but as I have got older I have swapped out my 3, 4 and 5 irons for hybrids and get much more consistent results. I swapped out my 5 wood for a gap wedge.
I play a ping g410 2 hybrid set at 17 degrees and hit it more accurately than my fairway woods. And since my average drive is 320 total distance I can get buy with no fairway woods and a extra wedge. Its helped me tremendously
I carry a driver 3and 5 wood and a 4 hybrid then my irons start at the 5 they all serve a purpose n find the hybrid better from the rough and the 5wood for tees and fairways but it wouldnt do us all to be the same would it
I am 62 years young and do not have the swing speed I used to. So, I have compared the 5 wood to 3 hybrid and 7 wood to 4 hybrid. I put the the 5 and 7 wood in my bag and am happy as can be. Sometimes I carry a 5 hybrid and sometimes not. When windy, iron. Heat of summer - hybrid.
Results about where I thought they would be. I pulled my 3 wood a while back, I sill have a 5 wood in the bag. I have recently gotten a full set of hybrids. I am finding I can hit 1 with the driver and 1 with the hybrid, and I am usually making stroke 3 with a wedge.
I have a cobra composite 5 wood. It’s 15 years old. I still hit it 235 and it stops on a dime. I love that club. I have a Titleist 910 21 degree hybrid (between a 3 and 4 iron), I hit it 225 and love it. I put the 3 and 4 iron away.
Just replaced my old 5 wood with a hybrid. I’m a little worried just started hitting the 5 wood well as an alternative to my driver, but I needed some more versatility out of the rough. Hopefully I can drive consistently with it
I’m at the age where I used a 5-wood for a long time until Taylormade came out with the Rescue club and BOOM the hybrid world exploded. I’ve used nothing but hybrids since. I did dabble with the Callaway 7-wood for a while but I went back to my trusty 19 degree 21 year old TM blue and silver rescue club. It’s my money club.
I play driver 44" shaft small head (old progen) at mo have a Cleveland driver but prefer small head 3 wood 5 wood 4 hybrid 5 hybrid then 6 -pw and a 56 I've experimented with all different clubs and this is what I feel comfortable with
Hey James, I came upon the video on fairway vs hybrid. Also a much younger and a bit leaner Mr Robinson. This would be a good topic with the current clubs like Callaway Rouge, Taylormade Stealth, or even the Cobra Radspeed or LTDx.
Great content James
As a senior player I now use
A 3-5 wood replaced my hybrid with a Callaway Rouge 7 wood fantastic out of rough and fairways 🏌🏽
Great I catch myself saying “let’s do it and let’s do it now” all the time!
I can’t hit lower than 20 lofted hybrids far at all. So I carry the 5 wood you convinced me to buy from your other video. That thing is a MONSTER and my new favorite club.
I was asking myself this exact question over the last few weeks. You just saved me a bunch of time testing mate 👍
I tend to start my round with my 5 wood due to being more confident. My 5 wood is the club I go to when things aren’t going well off the tea
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I hit my 5, just as long as my driver. I believe it's because it is somewhat shorter than my driver. More control, and I just wack the shit out of it
I have an ancient TM R5 7 wood and love it out of the rough or on the fairway. Flies high and lands very soft.
I just have to say James, your content is amazing!
Every time I ask myself any question about my bag or my game, there it is: a video of yours about exactly that point and telling me exactly what I needed to hear! Amazing!😂💪🏽
Keep up the great work Sir!
I went to a 19 degree hybrid several years ago and was happy with the resluts. Have seen similar videos recently comparing the hybrid to the 5 wood and decided to put the 5 wood back in the bag. Pleased with the change. It feels easier to hit, especially when I need just a bit more distance. With the hybrid, when I try to jump on it a bit I tend to hook, not so with the 5 wood.
Great review James! Would have really enjoyed if you took those two out on the course and actually try them out of the rough.
Anyways I agree that it‘s much easier to hit a Hybrid out of the rough. Glides much better.
The thing is that the courses I play at the greens are in good shape, but really soft. Therefore it doesn’t really make a difference whether spin and descend angle is a little lower and flatter with the hybrid. I would think this is the case for most golf courses. The places the likes of Rory plays at, greens are just superfirm. That‘s why they play 5 woods to get that extra spin and higher apex. Also worth mentioning here is that pros that carry 5 woods often switch it in favor of a utility irons once they play links, softer greens or wind is a bigger factor. Most amateur golfers don‘t do that.
Therefore I still believe to the very most golfers hybrids are by far the best fit. And while many argue that pros don‘t use hybrids I can only partially agree to that.
If you look at the pros on Tours with lower club head speeds you will figure, that a lot of them are actually playing hybrids. Matt Kuchar, Webb Simpson to mention two of them. Only maybe 3-4% of male golfers have faster swing speeds compared to them.
anyways. Can‘t be too wrong using hybrids then...
Thanks for the video I really appreciate it got tons of hybrids just bought the TaylorMade M6 5 wood can't wait to get it out
I love your videos they are very informative and interesting. I’m getting older so I carry a 5 wood then a 4 hybrid and that seems to work pretty well.Thank you for the videos and keep them coming!
Great video again James and enjoyed the head to head, I’m trying a driving iron on Tuesday but I won’t rule out the hybrid, I’ve struggled with hybrids in the past but that is probably because I have never been fitted for one. I’m looking forward to seeing what I end up with
I love my 5 wood. I'm still working on/struggling with my hybrid. Great videos James. (John Kimberley, Huddersfield).
Great video james as always. This is something I've been toying with myself lately as driver and me have stopped working. Been trying all sorts in the top end of the bag to help solve this. And really enjoyed the video when you ramped up the 5 wood
I game the epic 1, 3, and 5 woods. Love them. I use all three off the tee box depending on the distance. Great show, James.
I carry both a 5 wood and 3 hybrid. I usually switch depending on the course. On long par 3's I prefer the 5 wood. On long approach shots it's the 3 hybrid.
I use Callaway hybrids 3 + 5. Love them off the Fairway. Great vlog!
I need to look into swapping my 4 and 5 irons for hybrids as I hit my 3h so well... I wonder if there's something to it
Love my 5 wood, it’s a great fairway finder for me and is a great option of the fairway or even the rough. I have a 3 wood as well but don’t hit it as high so it’s great of the tee or trying to run one up to a green that’s 240 out
Great vid again thanks James. I had been contemplating getting a 5w as I've been struggling with my 3w from the fairway. I currently use a 4h which I really like but just need that little extra distance sometimes, this is where I see the 5w coming in. That Epic is a lovely looking club and think I might check one out in my club swing room. 👍
Good one 👍🏿Just put my 5 wood back in and adjusted my hybrid from 19 to 21, for the reason you said regarding out of the rough. My 3 wood is out and 2 iron in (16.5*).
Hybrid is the happy medium for me between a driving iron and 5wood. Hits the right height window and and goes the right distance as well is much more consistent than the other two options. First year having one in the bag and I love it. Use it all over the course and confident everytime it comes out of the bag.
I've always had a 5 wood in the bag - I have the Ping G20 which is awesome. I haven't carried 3 & 4 irons for several years and replaced them with hybrids. Now I have a great mix from tee / fairway and rough which has made me much more consistent. Thanks James
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I play the Rogue 3 wood and hybrid and absolutely love them... Don't get to use them a ton but love them regardless... This was a very interesting video as I used to have a 5 wood in my bag but decided to work in another wedge for gapping and the 5 wood wasn't even getting used... That said I never put much thought into the difference between the 5 wood and 3 hybrid... My hybrid is so easy for me to hit I couldn't imagine using a 5 wood instead. I've considered going to hybrids for the 4 and 5 irons as well as I hit my hybrid so well... Great video James!
I’m using the taylormade m4 16.5 degree high launch fairway wood. Love it great off the grass but do find it goes to high off the tee. Perhaps it good video comparing the various lofts of fairway woods. Loving your videos keep up the good work 👍
I replaced the 5 wood this year with a 19 degree hybrid. The 5 wood would turn into a very high weak slice sometimes. I took the 4 and 5 iron out the bag as well and added a 22 degree H4 and a 25 degree H5. They are so easy to hit.
Another epic video James....I currently have a 3H and 4H, i do remember when the 5W was a matching set, i remember seeing 7W and 9W at one time. I really prefer my Hybrids over 3 & 4 irons.
I appreciate your videos James. This one as a good one as I'm in between clubs and trying to make a decision about this area of my bag. I think you should hit 15 to 20 shots with both clubs then edit out the bad 5 strikes. Keep up the good work!
I have both in my bag. My irons go from 5 to GW. So I have adjusted the hybrid closer to a 4 iron and the 5 wood fills the gap between three wood and hybrid quite well.
Great videos! I'm a new subscriber and have been binging a whole lot of content lately. I've been completely rebuilding my entire bag and your reviews have been amazing help. I would love to see a video of you breaking down your own swing. From address to follow through. It's clear you have a great swing but there are a few things you do that I'd love to know more about. For example the angle of your back swing.. Or how your wrists move forward a bit before your back swing on chip shots. I'm just a person that finds it interesting how and why a person developed the swing that they have. Because let's face it, many swings are similar but none are exactly the same. Anyway great job and keep knocking out the quality content.
The exact test that i was thinking of, i have a Callaway GBB 3 wood lofted up to 17 and a 19 degree M2 hybrid that is great for shaping shots and knock down through trees shots
excellent video. the numbers tell the story.I use the Callaway Rogue 3 wood and 17 degree 2 hybrid for that lower longer shot and play the Rogue Heaven wood( 7 wood loft of 4 wood shaft) for the often needed high launch shot from the fairway and escaping the rough.
Great video! I think carrying one hybrid for those rough areas sounds good. I have had some trouble holding the green with good hybrid shots so I've been thinking of putting a nice fairway wood back in the bag.
I guess I'm nuts... I carry a 3 wood.. a 5 wood.. a 4 hybrid, a 5 hybrid AND a five iron. I use them all for different things.
Same! Exactly the same! 3 Wood off the tee when I need it. 5 Wood off the deck and low punches. 4 Hybrid as a 210 club. 5 Hybrid as a maneuverable 195 club.
Driver, 5 wood, 9 wood for me. I’m replacing my 5 iron with a 5 hybrid. A 3 wood is a waste of time for me because I would only use it off the tee and my driver is reliable on tee shots. As a short hitter, it’s never too much club!
Me too. Exactly same set up. My irons however are single lengths. 5 to Lw. When my driver isn't behaving, I will put her in time out and use my 3 an 5 w off
As always, great info and analysis. I actually have a 5 wood and a 3 hybrid in the bag and use them for different shots altogether. The 5 wood is for fairway shots and long par 3's. The 3 hybrid is for rough and shots that need to stay low with distance, like under tree branches and off the fairway from bad tee shots.
I recently got rid of my 3 and 4 hybrids. I replaced them with a 5 wood and a 7 wood. The main reason is because I would get an errant shot from my hybrids when I really wasn't expecting it. After getting the 5 and 7 woods those errant shots just don't happen. I did get the Callaway Flash 5 and 7 wood. And I did have Callaway Steelhead hybrids. The extra distance from the 5 and 7 wood is welcomed as well. Where I play there isn't a lot of thick ruff. A hybrid is better than other clubs out of thick ruff.
I carry a Callaway driver plus a 3 wood, 5 wood, 7 wood, 9 wood and 11 wood. My favorite is actually the Rogue 11 wood, very high and soft landing. I use it a lot.
great content as always. I've got a 5 wood, 2 hybrid and 3 iron to chose from however as i have more than 14 clubs it depends on the course conditions and course i'm playing as to which clubs i leave out.
This is a question I've been asking myself lately. I play a 5-wood (~215 yd club), and I love it... but not out of the rough. My 4 iron is also not reliable from thick grass. So, if I mishit my tee shot on a long par 4 or par 5, I normally have to lay up w a 6 or 7 Iron. Not ideal. I may have to consider replacing the 4 iron (~205 yd club), with a Hybrid, but I don't think it'll replace the 5-wood. Love the content James and appreciate all the work I'm sure it takes to put out daily videos.
I went from double hcp to single hcp 10 years ago when I dumped 3-5 irons for hybrids. Easiest clubs to hit. High and straight. But I also play a 5 wood instead of a 2 hybrid. It all works for me. Hitting long irons are a young man's game!
After having trouble adapting to hybrids, I have just gone back to a Titleist 917 F2 5-wood. Best change I have made.
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Had a gapping issue from 3 wood to 3 iron never got on with a 5 wood so tried a hybrid this week and was amazed how easy they are to hit fron tee and the deck. Went in to buy the epic flash but ended up striking the g410 much better with more confidence. Came away with 17* and also 19* adjusted up to 20* to replace my 3 iron. Even contemplating buying g410 plus driver love the looks and performance of that too
Can’t hit driver, so I used 4 iron or driving iron off tee, but now love 5 wood, so much easier to get good contact, I also use a 5 hybrid out of rough and fairway. If anyone else struggles off the tee then I highly recommend 5 wood. Great content JR.
Recently switched to hybrids to replace my 3 and 4 iron.
I’m getting older, don’t have the swing speed anymore to use effectively.
I took out my 5 wood and replaced it with a 3 hybrid. I also replaced my 4 iron with a 4 hybrid. As a 14 handicapper I get a more consistent strike, I use my 3 wood much less off the fairway. keep the ball in play more whilst sacrificing those occasional dream shots.
Great comparison. I think the only thing missing was comparing the descent angle. Tour pros use the 5 wood because the height and and descent allows them to access and hold areas of firm greens. Also, gapping has to come into play. sometimes the hybrid is just too low and doesn't spin enough and doesn't separate enough particularly if someone also uses a 4 hybrid. Would love to see you hit your longest iron and 3 wood first then fill in one of the two.
Great job James..I personal like the hybrid over the 5 wood..
What I like to see is hybrid vs the new driving iron.(close to the hybrid look but more like a iron..new from Taylor made ..so sweet
Love my 5 wood! I switch on and off with a driving iron.
I have just bought a hybrid as I was struggling with my 3 iron and it is between my 3 and 4 iron and I wished I had got one a couple of years ago. I've had a 5 wood for years and wouldn't be without it, as you said James you can use it off the tee as well as the fairway and it's one of my favorite clubs in my bag.
I now use a 2 hybrid rogue as my driving iron!! It has changed my game tremendously!! I’m hitting it 230 to 240. Confidence off the Tee is key!! Even mishit shots are still in play in the first cut as opposed to being in the junk/trees with a mishit driver.
Have to admit that I gave up on both 3 woods & 5 woods years ago as the longer shafts (42" - 43") just seemed too cumbersome for me. I am currently playing an Epic Flash 3H set at 17* loft and an Epic Flash 4H set at 20* loft (both are 41" long), before transitioning into my 4 iron at 22*. loft. The 3H is my 3-wood replacement for second shots into par 5's, and although I sacrifice some distance, I'm usually in the fairway. My 4H is my 3-iron replacement and is used for long par 3's (200'ish yards). Thanks for the informative videos - I enjoy them a lot!
I’m just old enough to have played competitive golf before there were hybrids. I loved them at the time and have gone back to it from time to time ever since.
That said, there is no question that from a standpoint of versatility and possibly even forgiveness, the hybrid is hard to beat!
I’ve had at least one hybrid in my bag for years ....and at times more.
Currently, I have one hybrid in my bag, a Titleist 818h2 in 19* which is sandwiched between my 3wd and my 4i T-MB.
It would hard for me to give up the ability to muscle out a hybrid from deep rough or, for that matter, a bad lie for the sake of a 5wd.
Great video James! Very informative. It’s nice to have my own prejudices confirmed from time to time! 😀😀
I have both in the bag, about a 20 yard difference between the 2 clubs and another option off the tee.
Got rid of my 3wood and 5 wood and replace them with a 3 hybrid, 4 hybrid, and a 6 hybrid, I hit my 3 hybrid when my driver isn’t working for me, I hit about 230 carry, I got these hybrid to more or less replace my long irons there much easier to hit then my long irons. Great video 🏌🏼
Funny that you bring up theTM TP rescue. I've had it since new in 3h, and I literally just replaced it this season when I got fit for my M6 set. I find that the rescue was straighter, but the distance was just about the same. Now that would be an interesting video
I was always a long iron guy. I have a 7 wood and 3 hybrid both at 20 deg. I have knocked the hybrid up 2 deg and the 7 wood down 1 deg. Gapping is brilliant. As i get older this set up has me probably playing and more importantly enjoying golf more.
F9 3 wood and Callaway Big Bertha hybrid @ 22 degrees.. suits my game and my course. 🏌️
I’m using the epic 5wood and been thinking I’m going with a hybrid
G410 5 wood 18.5 degree with 3 wood length shaft. Gives options to grip down and sole profile makes it easier to get up in the air. Much more consistent then any 3 wood I’ve had although I’ve still got a top from the middle of the fairway in me like most of us 😀
I use both, and also have a driving iron. Epic flash 5wood, sub 70 4 hybrid, sub 70 5 hybrid, sub 70 3 utility iron. Plus a 5 iron. Took out my 60 as I have a low bounce 56 that can be opened up for extra space at the top of my bag. I've found having more ball flight options from 200-240 had really helped lower my scores and gives me way more confidence on long par 3s and reachable in two par 5s.
have 3 and 4 hybrid - used to have a 5 wood and loved it cant really remember why i changed tbh but think would be more confident with shorter club
I have the Callaway Epic collection the 3 and 5 wood I also just recently purchased the 5 hybrid I enjoy hitting the hybrid more than the wood for sure honestly I can’t get rid of my 3 wood but I can do without the 5 wood now. The club has an extra gear it just fly’s off the club. Nice review
Great Video, it's a question that i've struggled with for this last year.
Started with a 3 wood, 17 & 22 deg hyb hitting them really well at the start of the season, then went for a lesson to improve my iron striking and after practising the new movements couldn't hit the hybrids at all.
Therefore switched in a 5 wood which seemed to work but only for a couple of rounds. Now I cant hit that and have went back to the two hybrids.
With this in mind I have kept all the clubs in the bag and before my rounds now I hit a few shots to see how i'm feeling and which set up to take for the course i'm playing. If its thick rough I use the two hybrids, if its thinnish rough and more links I use the 5 wood as I can use it of the tees on the shorter par 4 to get a lot more roll than my hybrid as I hit a lower ball flight with the wood.
Hi James, I actually bag them both. Hybrid does help with tricky situations. Then the 5 wood just offers me more forgiveness and more consistency from the tee box and fairways.
Hi James... Enjoyed this! Been at home messing around with my set up. The bottoms end I like with AP2 PW at 46, VOKEY 50,54 & 58. Top end has been a little messy...Driver still inconsistent! Have a 915 which I paid for, 917 I won, Mizuno ST180 and PXG 0811 LX. 3 Wood is awesome - CALLAWAY XR at 15 degree...Now here's the issue... I was thinking of a 5wood at 18 degree to gap the top end better but will now stay with utility after watching the review.. Issue is I have a 19 and 21 Titleist in the bag. Longest iron is 4 at 25 degree! Have taken 21 out so have driver, 3 wood and 19 degree rescue and then 4 ron
Just got some new long clubs. I use 3 wood as a driver, 5 wood, and skipped 3H, for a 4 Hybrid. I used to carry a 3W, 5W, 3H, and 4H not knowing 2 of them are essentially the same.
Thank you for this I just went and got the 3 hybrid and I hit a hat better and further than my 5 wood
I have the original callaway 7 heaven wood... which I think morphed to hybrids
Awesome video. I currently use a 3 wood and a hybrid. I would consider a 5 wood if I hit it as well as my 3 wood. Haven’t tried one yet but should. Maybe today.
I game a Nike Covert 5 wood, brilliant adjustability and goes and goes and goes. 👍
Love. Y Mizuno 5 wood, go to club off the tee most times. Not happy with my Callaway rescue
I keep both 5 wood and Hybrid in my bag. On the short par 4’s I like using the hybrid, it seems to roll further than the wood. On the longer par 3’s and par 5’s I like using my 5 wood. Seriously thinking of replacing my 5, and 6 irons with hybrids. So much fun to hit!
5wood 😉 bagged cobra F6 baffler for years, wont change it out for anything.
I play 3 wood, 5 wood 3 - P. no hybrids... cant play them well somehow.
Good video James I used to use a rescue but struggled out the rough so I now use a ping 400 crossover 3iron which I hit a lot better out of rough and fairway still struggle to hit it off a tee strangely enough
Play a F8 3 & 5 woods, which are so easy to hit; have great feel, complimenting my F9 driver. Have tried various hybrids over the years, but I got better results from the fairways, accuracy included...
Love hitting the 3H from the fairway on long par 4s or for 2nd shots on par 5s. For me it’s just more consistent than a 5W.
I recently went back to Callaway Xhot hybrids after trying the latest greatest - that 4 hybrid Xhot became one of the best clubs in my bag (including a hole out from 185) and I consistently hit it well. I have the 3h and 5h, also, which are also excellent, but I had that 4h specially shafted, while the other 2 have manufacturer shafts. Instead of buying a new hybrid, I'm going to sell my most recent hybrids and buy new shafts for the 3h and 5h Xhots. It's crazy, right? But these clubs inspire confidence. The ball flies off the face (imo), the ball flight is great, and I can work the ball both ways.
I'm 1 of those Dummy's that uses 3 hybrid & a #5 Wood, as i seen approx 15 yards difference, which works for my game !
After see ur video, i'm thinking of trimming my 5 wood shaft to 3 hybrid length + 1" & then Swing Weight it to D-3, & hack-on
love my old Big Bertha Steelhead 5 wood, play if from all lies including light rough (depending on lie) and occasionally off the tee on long par 3s. I´ve tried a hybrid a couple of times but didn´t get on with it. On the question of longer shaft/controllability, just grip down an inch, no problem.
I love my 818H1 hybrid as a 5 wood replacement. It’s long, & much more accurate for me. I’m all about giving up 15 yards for the accuracy. Great vid as always! You make em, ill watch em!
I had the TM Rescue ... bubble shaft... in its day it was a great club
I’ve dumped the 3 wood for a five have a 3 and 4 hybrid and then into five iron etc. about ten yards difference between the 3 and 4 but a lower flight on the 3 which is useful into wind.
I have recently taking a new approach. I have used a driver, 3 wood, 5 wood and 3,4 and 5 hybrid. I am a 12 handicap and am 65 years old. Switching to Driver, 13.5 degree 3 wood, 16 degree 4 wood, 3 hybrid at 18 degrees, 4, 5, hybrid. Closing the gap between clubs and allowing me to play longer holes better. If it continues, I will be happier and lowering my handicap.
Great video, speaks exactly to what I'm trying to determine for myself right now. Got a 16 degree Cobra FW and a 19 degree TaylorMade M6 Hybrid, but have only space for one of them in my bag. The distance gap between them is on average 12 yards, but since I don't carry another FW the distance gap to the driver is 33 yards and 45 yards respectively - is that too much?
I used to smoke my woods. Last two years I have the yips with the woods so went 3H, 4H, and 5H. Now I set the 3H to 17 degrees and average 230 to 240 (260 when pured) so it replaces a 5 wood but close enough to 3 wood distance. Gives me the opportunity to add an addition wedge in the bag as I have 5 - PW.
5-wood (TM V-Steel) has always been my fairway finder and my “long-iron.” Love the sound, the feel, and the results it produces.
I must be old school I have the matching Epic flash Driver, 3 wood and 5 wood. I love them personally my 3 wood is my go to if I’m struggling with the driver. I’m interested to possibly adding a hybrid instead of my long iron.
Great video, only bad thing about this video is the ridiculous comments people post 🤷♂️🤷♂️ agree 100%
Agree with what you’ve said here that is
5 wood all day and twice on Sundays. Much easier to hit properly. Hybrids are just that, hybrid; you still have to swing and hit almost like using an iron, just a little easier. I carry a 5 wood, a 9 wood (5iron), and an 11 wood(6 iron)....followed by a women's Callaway Mavrik Max 36 degree hybrid that gives me a 180 yard (8 iron)....two wedges and a driver and putter, nothing more. Simplicity. I'll take the "Just clip the grass under the ball" wood off the deck shoot any day over the hundred different ways you can screw up an iron shot.
Recently purchased a G410 5 wood (currently set at 16.5). Goes about the same as my Mizuno 19 degree hybrid. Even the good shots with the 5 wood....just don't seem to travel as far.....and it should. I also have another Mizuno hybrid set at 15 degrees. I get more distance with the lower hybrid than with the 5 wood. My plan is if the ball is rolling out at all....go with the hybrid. Winter time I'll probably drop the low hybrid and hit the 5 wood more when the ground softens up.
Still got the Taylor made rescue in my bag! Playing partners hate it as it's so reliable.
I think the 5 wood versus hybrid is less of a question than replacing long irons with the hybrids. I used to love my long irons but as I have got older I have swapped out my 3, 4 and 5 irons for hybrids and get much more consistent results. I swapped out my 5 wood for a gap wedge.
I play a ping g410 2 hybrid set at 17 degrees and hit it more accurately than my fairway woods. And since my average drive is 320 total distance I can get buy with no fairway woods and a extra wedge. Its helped me tremendously
I carry a driver 3and 5 wood and a 4 hybrid then my irons start at the 5 they all serve a purpose n find the hybrid better from the rough and the 5wood for tees and fairways but it wouldnt do us all to be the same would it
I am 62 years young and do not have the swing speed I used to. So, I have compared the 5 wood to 3 hybrid and 7 wood to 4 hybrid. I put the the 5 and 7 wood in my bag and am happy as can be. Sometimes I carry a 5 hybrid and sometimes not. When windy, iron. Heat of summer - hybrid.
Results about where I thought they would be. I pulled my 3 wood a while back, I sill have a 5 wood in the bag.
I have recently gotten a full set of hybrids. I am finding I can hit 1 with the driver and 1 with the hybrid, and I am usually making stroke 3 with a wedge.
I have a cobra composite 5 wood. It’s 15 years old. I still hit it 235 and it stops on a dime. I love that club. I have a Titleist 910 21 degree hybrid (between a 3 and 4 iron), I hit it 225 and love it. I put the 3 and 4 iron away.
Just replaced my old 5 wood with a hybrid. I’m a little worried just started hitting the 5 wood well as an alternative to my driver, but I needed some more versatility out of the rough. Hopefully I can drive consistently with it
I’m at the age where I used a 5-wood for a long time until Taylormade came out with the Rescue club and BOOM the hybrid world exploded. I’ve used nothing but hybrids since. I did dabble with the Callaway 7-wood for a while but I went back to my trusty 19 degree 21 year old TM blue and silver rescue club. It’s my money club.
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I play driver 44" shaft small head (old progen) at mo have a Cleveland driver but prefer small head 3 wood 5 wood 4 hybrid 5 hybrid then 6 -pw and a 56 I've experimented with all different clubs and this is what I feel comfortable with
Hey James, I came upon the video on fairway vs hybrid. Also a much younger and a bit leaner Mr Robinson. This would be a good topic with the current clubs like Callaway Rouge, Taylormade Stealth, or even the Cobra Radspeed or LTDx.