I carry a dozen, different colors and brands for different courses and conditions. I also carry two or three not so good balls for the cheapskates I play with that spend all day looking for their ball
Haven’t used a 3 or 5 wood in 15 years , after driver I go 3 and 4 hybrid. Yes maybe I gave up a few yards but there is less chance of getting off plane with the shorter shafts of the hybrids.