HuskerHacker Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Looking for some advice about fairway woods. I've always struggled to elevate any fairways from the deck. I'm working on a couple swing changes to hopefully help with that, but was wondering if you guys have any help for me in looking at some clubs/shafts to make it a little easier on me. I'm mostly looking at a weak three/four wood in the 16.5* range. My short list: XR/XR16, a few different exotics XCG7/E8/EX9 and a few cobras fly-z/F6 baffler (I've read some good things even though it's not a true fairway). I'd appreciate any input out there. Thanks everyone! WITB Bag: Ogio Silencer Cart Driver: 915D2 10.25 Anmkara Attitude 3/4 Wood: Currently MIA Hybrid: 910H 21* Diamana 'ahina Irons: 712 AP1 DGs300 Wedges: SCOR 50, 54, 58 KBS Genius12 Putter: Ping Ketsch w/ flatso 1.0 Ball: Bridgestone B330 Cart: Clicgear 3.5+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josmi15 Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 If I may, I tested the Mizuno JPX EZ fairway Wood last year, its adjustable to that loft I'm currently 15U, I'm consistent with it at 200 yards off the deck. I'm not the longest hitter, but Mizzy is straight as an arrow Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Titleist 917D2 10.5 Ben Hogan GS53 3 Wood PING G425 MAX 5 Wood Cleveland UHX Launcher 3 Iron PING G30 5-PW Cleveland RTX 3.0 50/10 V-MG Cleveland RTX 3.0 54/14 V-FG Cleveland RTX 3.0 58/12 V -FG EVNROLL ER-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanoito Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 If you want to save some dough, X2 Hot and JetSpeed are also very good. 3W used to be a club I never used, now it's my go to club when my driver is not behaving. And the 5W JetSpeed just replaced my Adams Super LS 19* hybrid.But the best way to learn it is to take a lesson or two. SpeedZone 9* w/ Aldila Rogue Silver 60 S X2 Hot 3 Deep 14.5* w/ Aldila Tour Green 75 S JetSpeed 5W 19* w/ Matrix Velox T 69 S OR Super LS 3H 19* w/ Kuro Kage Black 80 S JPX919 Forged 4-PW w/ Modus3 105 S Vokey SM7 50/08F, 54/14F & 58/08M w/ Modus3 115 Wedge ER1 34" w/ SuperStroke Fatso 2.0 Pro / H2NO Lite Cart Bag / 3.0 / NX7 Pro LRF My reviews: MLA Putter // Titleist SM7 // PING i500 // PuttOUT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjay0808 Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 the Fly z+ are really nice and you can get them brand new from Hurricane Golf for $79.99. Really solid! In my bag: Driver: Rogue ST Triple Diamond LS 10.5* (set to 9.5) UST Lin-Q Gunmetal 6f5 Wood: Tsi2 15* Project X RDX Black 70 6.5 Hybrids: King Utility 19.5* Diamana Tensei White Pro 90TX Irons: Cobra King Tour MIM 4-PW Dynamic Gold 120 X100 Wedges: Milled Grind 3 50*, 54*, 58* Tour Issue S400 Putter: Nashville Z1C 34" Ball: Pro V1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskerHacker Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 If you want to save some dough, X2 Hot and JetSpeed are also very good. 3W used to be a club I never used, now it's my go to club when my driver is not behaving. And the 5W JetSpeed just replaced my Adams Super LS 19* hybrid. But the best way to learn it is to take a lesson or two. I agree with the lessons, however I live in what I call a golf desert. It's a little over 100 miles from me to anybody that gives lessons, and even that is pretty limited on teachers. WITB Bag: Ogio Silencer Cart Driver: 915D2 10.25 Anmkara Attitude 3/4 Wood: Currently MIA Hybrid: 910H 21* Diamana 'ahina Irons: 712 AP1 DGs300 Wedges: SCOR 50, 54, 58 KBS Genius12 Putter: Ping Ketsch w/ flatso 1.0 Ball: Bridgestone B330 Cart: Clicgear 3.5+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskerHacker Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 If I may, I tested the Mizuno JPX EZ fairway Wood last year, its adjustable to that loft I'm currently 15U, I'm consistent with it at 200 yards off the deck. I'm not the longest hitter, but Mizzy is straight as an arrow Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy If I'm reading the mizuno website correctly the fairways adjust up and down 2 degrees correct? WITB Bag: Ogio Silencer Cart Driver: 915D2 10.25 Anmkara Attitude 3/4 Wood: Currently MIA Hybrid: 910H 21* Diamana 'ahina Irons: 712 AP1 DGs300 Wedges: SCOR 50, 54, 58 KBS Genius12 Putter: Ping Ketsch w/ flatso 1.0 Ball: Bridgestone B330 Cart: Clicgear 3.5+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskerHacker Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 Thanks for the replies everyone. Hopefully there will be some more people chime in. I should probably add I've also looked at the ping g25 4 wood. WITB Bag: Ogio Silencer Cart Driver: 915D2 10.25 Anmkara Attitude 3/4 Wood: Currently MIA Hybrid: 910H 21* Diamana 'ahina Irons: 712 AP1 DGs300 Wedges: SCOR 50, 54, 58 KBS Genius12 Putter: Ping Ketsch w/ flatso 1.0 Ball: Bridgestone B330 Cart: Clicgear 3.5+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyledanford Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Looking for some advice about fairway woods. I've always struggled to elevate any fairways from the deck. I'm working on a couple swing changes to hopefully help with that, but was wondering if you guys have any help for me in looking at some clubs/shafts to make it a little easier on me. I'm mostly looking at a weak three/four wood in the 16.5* range. My short list: XR/XR16, a few different exotics XCG7/E8/EX9 and a few cobras fly-z/F6 baffler (I've read some good things even though it's not a true fairway). I'd appreciate any input out there. Thanks everyone! 1. I wouldn't recommend changing your swing to hit the ball higher. It could cause a multitude a problems down the road. 2. Let the loft of the club work for you. 3. Work on your ball position. Personally if I need to get a little height on my shot, I move the ball father forward in my stance. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdumble21 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 If I may, I tested the Mizuno JPX EZ fairway Wood last year, its adjustable to that loft I'm currently 15U, I'm consistent with it at 200 yards off the deck. I'm not the longest hitter, but Mizzy is straight as an arrow Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy I completely agree with you Josmi - Mizuno make some damn good fairway woods (and drivers), and the EZ series is no exception. I'd also throw in the Epic and Titliest 917 (they have a 16.5 degree option) as other possibilities. However, as with any other club in your bag, do some testing with each of the clubs that have been suggested in this thread. Let us know how it turns out. Driver: Cobra F9 Speedback (9.0) with Fujikura Atmos 7X (Avalanche White) 3 Wood: Callaway Epic Sub-Zero (15 degrees) in Rogue Max 75g stiff shaft Hybrid (not in play): Callaway Apex 20 degree with Kurokage 80g Stiff Shaft Driving Iron: Wilson Staff Utility Iron 18 degree with KBS Hybrid Stiff shaft Irons: Wilson Staff CB 4-PW in KBS 120 Stiff shafts Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM6 - 50; Callaway MD4 - 56; Vokey SM9 - 60 Putter: Taylormade Rossa CGB Golf Ball: Srixon Z-Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josmi15 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 If I'm reading the mizuno website correctly the fairways adjust up and down 2 degrees correct? I believe so, I've moved it around during the time I demo'd it. I've had it on 15U for a year! She's dialed in Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Titleist 917D2 10.5 Ben Hogan GS53 3 Wood PING G425 MAX 5 Wood Cleveland UHX Launcher 3 Iron PING G30 5-PW Cleveland RTX 3.0 50/10 V-MG Cleveland RTX 3.0 54/14 V-FG Cleveland RTX 3.0 58/12 V -FG EVNROLL ER-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kor.A.Door Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 TEE is my vote, look for a shaft with a low kick or low bend point low bend/kick point shafts launch the ball higher. I would look at the XCG 5, and XCG 6 as well I like both of those better than the 7,8,9. That's my suggestions. Give this some time, others will chime in. Lefties are always in their Right Mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eseay32 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Move the ball forward. Hitting down on the ball will make it go up so may want to focus on hitting down and through it some, almost taking a small divot. . If trying to lift it, you won't lift it. When I need to hit one high I like to take the club outside more like I'm hitting a cut Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy <p>Knoxville, TN 8 Hdcp PXG 0811 10.59deg loft Ping G25 3 wood Titleist 2i rescue Ping I irons +1 upright Vokey Sm5 52, 56, OdysseyRed 2Ball Fang with 1.0 super stroke</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 All good advice one other is consider a shorter shaft. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 Aldila R flex - 42.25 inches SMT 4 wood bassara R flex, four wood head, 3 wood shaft Ping G410 7, 9 wood Alta 65 R flex Srixon ZX5 MK II 5-GW - UST recoil Dart 65 R flex India 52,56 (60 pending) UST recoil 75's R flex Evon roll ER 5 32 inches It's our offseason so auditioning candidates - looking for that right mix of low spin long, more spin around the greens - TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I struggle as well. What are you trying to accomplish with the 3/4 wood? Advance it down the fairway on par 5's and long par 4's? Or are you wanting it to fly to a green? I gave up on landing on the green many years ago, except for long par 3's. Certainly, the correct shaft for your swing speed will help. You might even want to consider an 18* 5W. The extra 1.5* is much easier to hit off the fairway, and the slight loss in total distance is more than made up by better consistent ball flight. I'm still looking for my magic wand, but I have to say that the new Wilson D300 is in the front of the pack right now. “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGolfHacker Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Can't beat the Pings. One of the easiest clubs to hit and get up in the air. Mizuno fairway Woods have gotten a lot of attention lately as well. MDGolfHacker TSssWhat's In This Lefty's Bag? Driver: TSR2 11° Project X HZRDUS Black 4G 60g 5.5 Flex Fairway Woods: F8 3W Project X Even Flow Blue 75g shaft Fairway Woods: Hybrid: TSR2 18° Graphite Design Tour AD DI-85 Shaft Irons: 2021 T200's 4-GW AMT RED shafts Regular Flex Wedge: Tour Satin RTX 4 Wedges in 52° and 56° 2 Dot Putter: Gray Matter TDP 2.2 32.75" Bag: Three 5 Ball: PRO V1 / Z*Star RangeFinder: In search of new range finder Social Media: Facebook: MD Golfhacker Twitter: @mdgolfhacker Instagram: mdgolfhacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanoito Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I agree with the lessons, however I live in what I call a golf desert. It's a little over 100 miles from me to anybody that gives lessons, and even that is pretty limited on teachers. Where do you usually play? Doesn't the golf course have their own pro? As some sort of last resort and if you really MUST teach yourself... I really like http://meandmygolf.com/ Their tips are easy to understand and they have fixed a lot of my issues. You can pay for the membership with more access or get the free youtube videos. SpeedZone 9* w/ Aldila Rogue Silver 60 S X2 Hot 3 Deep 14.5* w/ Aldila Tour Green 75 S JetSpeed 5W 19* w/ Matrix Velox T 69 S OR Super LS 3H 19* w/ Kuro Kage Black 80 S JPX919 Forged 4-PW w/ Modus3 105 S Vokey SM7 50/08F, 54/14F & 58/08M w/ Modus3 115 Wedge ER1 34" w/ SuperStroke Fatso 2.0 Pro / H2NO Lite Cart Bag / 3.0 / NX7 Pro LRF My reviews: MLA Putter // Titleist SM7 // PING i500 // PuttOUT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskerHacker Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 Looking for some advice about fairway woods. I've always struggled to elevate any fairways from the deck. I'm working on a couple swing changes to hopefully help with that, but was wondering if you guys have any help for me in looking at some clubs/shafts to make it a little easier on me. I'm mostly looking at a weak three/four wood in the 16.5* range. My short list: XR/XR16, a few different exotics XCG7/E8/EX9 and a few cobras fly-z/F6 baffler (I've read some good things even though it's not a true fairway). I'd appreciate any input out there. Thanks everyone! 1. I wouldn't recommend changing your swing to hit the ball higher. It could cause a multitude a problems down the road. 2. Let the loft of the club work for you. 3. Work on your ball position. Personally if I need to get a little height on my shot, I move the ball father forward in my stance. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Sorry, I should have specified a little more. The swing changes I'm trying to make aren't meant to elevate the ball. I'm looking to become more consistent and eliminate a two way miss. I have a tendency to get very flat and quick in my backswing which leads to an OTT move getting me really steep into the ball and very out-to-in. Just trying to eliminate this and my thinking is it will lead to better strikes. I completely agree with you Josmi - Mizuno make some damn good fairway woods (and drivers), and the EZ series is no exception. I'd also throw in the Epic and Titliest 917 (they have a 16.5 degree option) as other possibilities. However, as with any other club in your bag, do some testing with each of the clubs that have been suggested in this thread. Let us know how it turns out. Those two are a little out of my price range right now. I'd love to get my hands on all the clubs I'm interested in, but that'd be about a 5 hour drive at the minimum to find any decent selection. It's absolutely awful! I believe so, I've moved it around during the time I demo'd it. I've had it on 15U for a year! She's dialed in Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Thank you! Hopefully I'll find that in whatever I choose. TEE is my vote, look for a shaft with a low kick or low bend point low bend/kick point shafts launch the ball higher. I would look at the XCG 5, and XCG 6 as well I like both of those better than the 7,8,9. That's my suggestions. Give this some time, others will chime in. I've read good things about the TEE tech. Any personal experience? Move the ball forward. Hitting down on the ball will make it go up so may want to focus on hitting down and through it some, almost taking a small divot. . If trying to lift it, you won't lift it. When I need to hit one high I like to take the club outside more like I'm hitting a cut Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Thanks! I'll give it a shot. All good advice one other is consider a shorter shaft. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Also something I was thinking about doing. Probably playing a half or an inch shorter. Really enjoyed your Evnroll write up, sir! I struggle as well. What are you trying to accomplish with the 3/4 wood? Advance it down the fairway on par 5's and long par 4's? Or are you wanting it to fly to a green? I gave up on landing on the green many years ago, except for long par 3's. Certainly, the correct shaft for your swing speed will help. You might even want to consider an 18* 5W. The extra 1.5* is much easier to hit off the fairway, and the slight loss in total distance is more than made up by better consistent ball flight. I'm still looking for my magic wand, but I have to say that the new Wilson D300 is in the front of the pack right now. It will mostly be a club I'm using to try to reach par 5s in two. I have a couple at my home course that are within range. Might see some use as a fairway finder off the tee box in dangerous situations, but that would be less often. Can't beat the Pings. One of the easiest clubs to hit and get up in the air. Mizuno fairway Woods have gotten a lot of attention lately as well. MDGolfHacker Everyone seems to love the Pings, my old man has a few that I've never really gotten along with though which makes me hesitant. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy WITB Bag: Ogio Silencer Cart Driver: 915D2 10.25 Anmkara Attitude 3/4 Wood: Currently MIA Hybrid: 910H 21* Diamana 'ahina Irons: 712 AP1 DGs300 Wedges: SCOR 50, 54, 58 KBS Genius12 Putter: Ping Ketsch w/ flatso 1.0 Ball: Bridgestone B330 Cart: Clicgear 3.5+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGolfHacker Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Were they earlier model Pings? Depending on your swing, it could of been the shafts that you may not have liked. Just wondering. Go with what you'll be happy with. There are a lot of fairway Wood models from last year that will still fit the bill. Wilson and Cobra also have fairly easy to hit fairway woods. MDGolfHacker TSssWhat's In This Lefty's Bag? Driver: TSR2 11° Project X HZRDUS Black 4G 60g 5.5 Flex Fairway Woods: F8 3W Project X Even Flow Blue 75g shaft Fairway Woods: Hybrid: TSR2 18° Graphite Design Tour AD DI-85 Shaft Irons: 2021 T200's 4-GW AMT RED shafts Regular Flex Wedge: Tour Satin RTX 4 Wedges in 52° and 56° 2 Dot Putter: Gray Matter TDP 2.2 32.75" Bag: Three 5 Ball: PRO V1 / Z*Star RangeFinder: In search of new range finder Social Media: Facebook: MD Golfhacker Twitter: @mdgolfhacker Instagram: mdgolfhacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanoito Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Most places where you can test stuff will have the current offerings and maybe a used bin... I'm not sure if that's worth a 5 hour drive. So you probably have to go the online route... if you are short on cash, eBay or budgetgolf are good alternatives. For example: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Callaway-X2-Hot-17-4-Wood-Tour-Blue-Stiff-Flex-Graphite-Shaft-/142362115293?hash=item2125717cdd:g:QGMAAOSwVm5Y~8dt This one even has the Tour Blue who creates the higher launch you are seeking. Or a 3HL JetSpeedhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Mint-Taylor-Made-JetSpeed-17-HL-3-Wood-Matrix-69G-Stiff-/171812945624?hash=item2800d97ed8:g:X8sAAOSwys5WVy7b SpeedZone 9* w/ Aldila Rogue Silver 60 S X2 Hot 3 Deep 14.5* w/ Aldila Tour Green 75 S JetSpeed 5W 19* w/ Matrix Velox T 69 S OR Super LS 3H 19* w/ Kuro Kage Black 80 S JPX919 Forged 4-PW w/ Modus3 105 S Vokey SM7 50/08F, 54/14F & 58/08M w/ Modus3 115 Wedge ER1 34" w/ SuperStroke Fatso 2.0 Pro / H2NO Lite Cart Bag / 3.0 / NX7 Pro LRF My reviews: MLA Putter // Titleist SM7 // PING i500 // PuttOUT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 All good advice one other is consider a shorter shaft. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy I struggle as well. What are you trying to accomplish with the 3/4 wood? Advance it down the fairway on par 5's and long par 4's? Or are you wanting it to fly to a green? I gave up on landing on the green many years ago, except for long par 3's. Certainly, the correct shaft for your swing speed will help. You might even want to consider an 18* 5W. The extra 1.5* is much easier to hit off the fairway, and the slight loss in total distance is more than made up by better consistent ball flight. I'm still looking for my magic wand, but I have to say that the new Wilson D300 is in the front of the pack right now. This is what worked for me during a recent fitting for a 5w. I was having issues hitting it a bit chunky, so the fitter put a 7w (42") shaft in it and that was the magic bullet. Every shot after that was dead solid contact, and high and straight. G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I'll second the Mizuno JPX-EZ as well. I couldn't hit a fairway wood to save my life and I was selected to test the Mizuno. That thing is my money club now, whether from the tee or off the deck, I can just flat out hit it. I liked the 3 so much I got a 5 on Ebay in February for $150 brand new. In the bag: Driver: Darkspeed X 9° UST Mamiya LIN-Q M40X Blue 7F4 Fairway: Apex UW 19° & 21° Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX Black 5.5 Irons: JPX 923 HMP 5-PW UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Wedges: T-22 Denim Copper 48°, 52° & 56° UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Putter Sycamore 005 Wide Blade Bag: Fairway 14 stand bag Balls: Chrome Tour Cart: CaddyLite ONE Ver. 8 God Bless America, God save the King, God defend New Zealand and thank Christ for Australia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrokerAce Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I'll just throw this in there... when you find one that works for you - keep it... I find that fairway woods are the most "tempermental" clubs and the newer tech doesn't always make that much of a difference with these clubs. Driver- Cobra Aerojet LS Woods- Cobra LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19*, F9 24* Irons- XXIO X (6-A) Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58) Putter- Bettinardi BB56 Ball- Maxfli Tour X Buggy- Motocaddy M7 GPS Remote Electric Caddy Bag- Motocaddy Dry-Series Proudly testing for 2024: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I'll just throw this in there... when you find one that works for you - keep it... I find that fairway woods are the most "tempermental" clubs and the newer tech doesn't always make that much of a difference with these clubs. Boy...truer words never spoken. That was the case with my Optiforce 5w, so of course I got rid of it...LOL G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullldog Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 What KennyB said. My setup is dr & 5w Sent from my SM-N910V using MyGolfSpy mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kor.A.Door Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I have XCG 5, and XCG 6 in 3 wood, I also have XCG 5 in 5wood, I have 3h and 4h. The only one have trouble with is the 4h. I have used the XCG5,6 three wood for about 4-5 years I wouldn't trade those for any other wood. By far the best I have ever played. You can pick up an xcg5 or xcg 6 pretty cheap nowadays. eBay has some xcg5's for 39.99, it's about 65 bucks for the xcg6's on eBay. Can't go wrong with either of those for the price Lefties are always in their Right Mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGE89 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 May be an option to go with a 17* Hybrid and a strong lofted 3-wood (13*) for tight tee shots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskerHacker Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 Were they earlier model Pings? Depending on your swing, it could of been the shafts that you may not have liked. Just wondering. Go with what you'll be happy with. There are a lot of fairway Wood models from last year that will still fit the bill. Wilson and Cobra also have fairly easy to hit fairway woods. MDGolfHacker If I remember correctly I think it was a g20, but I wouldn't swear to it. He also has a g30 driver now and not a fan of that either. I know it's not an apples to apples comparison. Just the closest I've got. Most places where you can test stuff will have the current offerings and maybe a used bin... I'm not sure if that's worth a 5 hour drive. So you probably have to go the online route... if you are short on cash, eBay or budgetgolf are good alternatives. For example: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Callaway-X2-Hot-17-4-Wood-Tour-Blue-Stiff-Flex-Graphite-Shaft-/142362115293?hash=item2125717cdd:g:QGMAAOSwVm5Y~8dt This one even has the Tour Blue who creates the higher launch you are seeking. Or a 3HL JetSpeed http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mint-Taylor-Made-JetSpeed-17-HL-3-Wood-Matrix-69G-Stiff-/171812945624?hash=item2800d97ed8:g:X8sAAOSwys5WVy7b Thank you! I actually have the x2 saved in my watch list already, strange. This is what worked for me during a recent fitting for a 5w. I was having issues hitting it a bit chunky, so the fitter put a 7w (42") shaft in it and that was the magic bullet. Every shot after that was dead solid contact, and high and straight. I'm sure I'm going to end up cutting it down an inch or so. Hopefully it works as good for me! I'll second the Mizuno JPX-EZ as well. I couldn't hit a fairway wood to save my life and I was selected to test the Mizuno. That thing is my money club now, whether from the tee or off the deck, I can just flat out hit it. I liked the 3 so much I got a 5 on Ebay in February for $150 brand new. I'm going to have to dig a little more into Mizzys apparently. I'll just throw this in there... when you find one that works for you - keep it... I find that fairway woods are the most "tempermental" clubs and the newer tech doesn't always make that much of a difference with these clubs. I've went through 4 in the last four years. When I find the one it's staying until the face caves in. I have XCG 5, and XCG 6 in 3 wood, I also have XCG 5 in 5wood, I have 3h and 4h. The only one have trouble with is the 4h. I have used the XCG5,6 three wood for about 4-5 years I wouldn't trade those for any other wood. By far the best I have ever played. You can pick up an xcg5 or xcg 6 pretty cheap nowadays. eBay has some xcg5's for 39.99, it's about 65 bucks for the xcg6's on eBay. Can't go wrong with either of those for the price Any major differences between the two? What KennyB said. My setup is dr & 5w Sent from my SM-N910V using MyGolfSpy mobile app I hadn't thought about that. I'll see what I can dig up. Thanks! May be an option to go with a 17* Hybrid and a strong lofted 3-wood (13*) for tight tee shots I'd thought about this, but it would put a huge gap between my 4 iron and hybrid. I'm usually pretty confident with a driver as well so I think it would almost be a waste of a club in my bag for a strong three. Boy...truer words never spoken. That was the case with my Optiforce 5w, so of course I got rid of it...LOL Lesson learned! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy WITB Bag: Ogio Silencer Cart Driver: 915D2 10.25 Anmkara Attitude 3/4 Wood: Currently MIA Hybrid: 910H 21* Diamana 'ahina Irons: 712 AP1 DGs300 Wedges: SCOR 50, 54, 58 KBS Genius12 Putter: Ping Ketsch w/ flatso 1.0 Ball: Bridgestone B330 Cart: Clicgear 3.5+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullldog Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I thinking a 4w or 5w that can be adjusted from 17~19* would be the ticket Sent from my SM-N910V using MyGolfSpy mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kor.A.Door Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 There really isn't any major differences between the xcg5, and XCG6, I think the face color is a bit different on the 6. Both of them have extremely hot faces, the ball jumps off both. For 39.99 for the xcg5 you will not find better. Even 65 for the XCG6 is an excellent deal when you consider the new price for any TEE fairway is 249.99. Lefties are always in their Right Mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cksurfdude Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 As others said, if at all possible try to demo / test a club first .. beg, borrow or steal one ;-) Make sure it does the job you're looking for it to do; ie. you initially said you want to hit off the fairway and get it airborne more easily. WITB of an "aspiring" play-ah ... Driver...Callaway Paradym (Aldila Ascent PL Blue 40/A) 5W...Callaway Great Big Bertha (MCA Kai'Li Red 50/R) 7W...Tour Edge Exotics EXS (Tensei CK Blue 50/R) 4H...Callaway Epic Super Hybrid (Recoil ZT9 F3) 5H...Callaway Big Bertha ('19) (Recoil 460 ESX F3) 6i-GW...Sub 70 699 V2 (Recoil 660 F3) 54°, 60°...Cleveland CBX2, CBX 60 (Rotex graphite) Putter...EvnRoll ER5 or MLA Tour XDream (P2 Reflex grips) ...all in a Datrek bag on an MGI Zip Navigator electric cart. Ball often, not always, MaxFli Tour. Forum Member tester for the Paradym X driver (2023) Forum Member tester for the ExPutt Putting Simulator (2020) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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