I play either-or depending on what course I play. I have a 19 degree 5 wood and a 17 degree hybrid that I can swap out. I find the 5 wood to be easier to hit off the tee, and the hybrid easier to hit off the fairway. And when I find the rough off the tee on a par 5 the hybrid is a great club to have in the bag. Picking one or the other will depend on the eye of the beholder. Test out some clubs and see what works best for you.