Torrey2Pebble 3 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 I struggle hitting my 3 wood off the deck and was thinking of substituting it with a 2 hybrid (around 17 degrees or less). Has anyone taken the 3 wood out of the bag and replaced it with a hybrid? Would I really be losing that much distance? Seems like I would be able to play the hybrid out of more lies. My 3 hybrid, 19 degrees, is about 10 yards short of the distance I need it to be for reaching par 5s in two. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Woobie 44 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 I swapped my Amp cell 3 wood for a Titleist HD 17deg (set at -1 loft) hybrid last year. Lost about 10 yard but gained a lot of shots onto fairway. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kanoito 2,425 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 I did the opposite. I kicked out my hybrid and only play FW now But the demo day by Callaway gave me a taste of the XR16 hybrid and now I'm thinking about gettig one 3 Quote 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 post Share on other sites
yungkory 10,331 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 What's your struggle with the 3w? Not getting it up off the ground? You could try something with an adjustable loft, and go up (down?) to around 17*. If you hit a hybrid better than you hit a fairway wood then by all means go for the hybrid. That said, it might just be that 15* doesn't suit your AoA. It's all about finding what fits your game the best! I have a huge gap at the top of my bag because I'm undecided as to what to put between 15* 3w and 22* hybrid. The gap is about 40 yards so it's pretty substantial, but it hasn't affected me on the course yet. It's basically if I can make a par 5 in 2, I'm going for it with my 3w, otherwise I'm laying up with a 4h or 5i 1 Quote Driver: SIM Max 10.5 Fujikura Motore X F3 5S 3w/5w: TSi2 Tensei AV Raw Blue 75S 4h: CLK 22* Hybrid Tensei CK Pro Blue 80HY S Irons 5-PW: JPX 919 Forged Nippon Modus 3 Tour 105 S Wedges: RTX Zipcore Tour Rack 50, 54, 58 Modus 3 115 Wedge Putter: L.A.B. DF 2.1, 34.5", BGT Stability Tour, 71* lie angle, Press II 3* Grip Ball: Tour B X Link to post Share on other sites
STUDque 11,887 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 I have a hard time recommending dropping a fairway wood. There's so many instances (tee and fairway) when you need that specific yardage gap and a hybrid just won't do. My 2 cents is that you should dump some money into range balls and practice that club until you get better off the deck. I'm not going to try and give you swing thoughts but you will definitely gain a huge asset to your all-around game if you focus your energy into learning to hit that club. If you're truly desperate, try a 5 wood since they are easier to hit. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 3 Quote In my Pisa, riding on a 3.5+ G410+ EXS 5W King F7 Hy i500 5-GW Equalizer 56/60 Heppler Ketsch Link to post Share on other sites
revkev 22,924 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 I have a hard time recommending dropping a fairway wood. There's so many instances (tee and fairway) when you need that specific yardage gap and a hybrid just won't do. My 2 cents is that you should dump some money into range balls and practice that club until you get better off the deck. I'm not going to try and give you swing thoughts but you will definitely gain a huge asset to your all-around game if you focus your energy into learning to hit that club. If you're truly desperate, try a 5 wood since they are easier to hit. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Personally I don't know your game or the why we'll enough to make such a record recommendation either. You are asking about dropping on difficult to hit club for another. What if it's a swing flaw and not the equipment? However your question was, has anyone ever done this? So for the sake of another possibility I've replaced 3 wood with 4 wood and haven't lost an inch of distance off of solid hits. Given the solid hits are more frequent and the misshits are better with the 4 wood I've gained distance. Just another thought for you. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 1 Quote Ping G410 - turned down to11.25 degrees, neutral setting - Fujikura Motore X R flex Ping G410 5-9 wood Wilson D7 forged 6-GW - Mamiya recoil 460 R flex SCOR 52,60 EVNRoll ER 5 Titleist Pro VIx optic yellow with revkev stamped on them Currently testing Edison wedges to replace SCORS that are wearing out. Also auditions for the 14th spot in the bag. Current possibilities are a Ping 26 degree hybrid - duplicates the 9 wood or 5 iron but would be used almost exclusively for chipping or Tour Exotics 3 wood simply because you can carry 14 clubs and I might occasionally hit it in certain unusual wind conditions once every four or five rounds. Link to post Share on other sites
Shankster 26,369 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 I have a 3 wood and a 2 hybrid in my bag. I can't hit the 3 wood off the deck, I use it strictly for tee shots. It is a 14° 3 wood. I get around 250-260 out of it, and 235-240 out of the 2 hybrid. I had the 2 hybrid before the 3 wood, so I suppose i have done what you ask inadvertently. I am more accurate and confident with the hybrid from the fairway, rough than I would ever be with a 3 wood. You could get an adjustable 2 hybrid too, get it to 15.5°... Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Patrick_O 11 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 I have a hard time recommending dropping a fairway wood. There's so many instances (tee and fairway) when you need that specific yardage gap and a hybrid just won't do. My 2 cents is that you should dump some money into range balls and practice that club until you get better off the deck. I'm not going to try and give you swing thoughts but you will definitely gain a huge asset to your all-around game if you focus your energy into learning to hit that club. If you're truly desperate, try a 5 wood since they are easier to hit. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy or maybe a 4 wood? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
STUDque 11,887 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 I have a 3 wood and a 2 hybrid in my bag. I can't hit the 3 wood off the deck, I use it strictly for tee shots. It is a 14° 3 wood. I get around 250-260 out of it, and 235-240 out of the 2 hybrid. I had the 2 hybrid before the 3 wood, so I suppose i have done what you ask inadvertently. I am more accurate and confident with the hybrid from the fairway, rough than I would ever be with a 3 wood. You could get an adjustable 2 hybrid too, get it to 15.5°... Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy +1 to this. That used to be my setup. I just swapped the hybrid for a driving iron because it suited my game better. I guess I was under the assumption Torrey already has other hybrids in the bag already. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 2 Quote In my Pisa, riding on a 3.5+ G410+ EXS 5W King F7 Hy i500 5-GW Equalizer 56/60 Heppler Ketsch Link to post Share on other sites
Shankster 26,369 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 +1 to this. That used to be my setup. I just swapped the hybrid for a driving iron because it suited my game better. I guess I was under the assumption Torrey already has other hybrids in the bag already. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy I am currently looking for a deal on Dang3rtown's Mizuno 16° 1 iron. low bullet fades that run for days. It is about to dry up here 🤞🼠so it will work wonders. - Alan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gaussman1 1,512 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 I've gone back and forth with this for years. Ultimately I'm better off with a 5 wood. It does leave a yardage gap between that and 4 iron but I just fight the hooks so much w hybrids that it's not worth it. Easier for me to play the 5 wood. Your results may vary Sent from my Nexus 6P using MyGolfSpy mobile app Quote Rogue SZ 10.5 *NEW* Fujikura Pro Green 65 X Rogue 15 degree Evnflow Blue 6.5 Back in the Bag Z765 4-G Nippon Modus 120 Stiff 54 and 60 Amazing Grace Ass Kicker Link to post Share on other sites
RexS 425 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 For probably 20 years I never used a 3 wood (couldn't hit one straight to save my life) I have always used my hybrids, I carry a 2, 3, 4 & 5, Love them. But this last year after reading lots of reviews on the Cobra Fly-Z XL offset Driver and FW's I decided to find a good used one and give it a shot. And I absolutely LOVE IT! I am hitting the 3 wood just a little over 200 yards which is almost as far as my driver. My 2 Hybrid I usually hit around 180-190. So I have gained yardage. 2 Quote Max Superlite 9.5* Driver Fly-Z XL 10.5* Driver Fly-Z XL 16* 3 Wood Fly-Z XL 19* 5 Wood Mid Rescue - 2, 3, 4, & 5 Hybrids M2 - 6 Hybrid 588 Altitude 7-PW Tour Action 588 52* Gap wedge Smart Sole 58* San wedge Frontline Elvado Single Bend 33" putter (testing) Target Adixion 33" putter Velocity Golf Balls Link to post Share on other sites
Kanoito 2,425 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 How about utility irons? I loved the Apex UT I demo'ed last time. Quote 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 post Share on other sites
Golfspy_CG2 26,482 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 I love my hybrids. But in order to find a 190 yard club that I could hit consistently. I put a 5w in the bag and took out my 3w. I considered a 18 degree hybrid. But I am hitting the 5w with a 7 wood shaft so consistent. I don't miss the 3w Any shot over 200 I just hit the 5w and take my chances with my 54 degree wedge for the next shot. Sent from my LG-D850 using MyGolfSpy mobile app 3 Quote TSi2 Kuro Kage 50g R Flex TSi2 16.5 FW with GD AD IZ 6 Shaft G410 FW 7 Alta CB R flex G410 Hybrid 26 degree Alta CB R Flex T100S/T200 Combo 5-7 T100S 8-P T200 TT Black Oynx R Flex SM7 54.08 F 58.12 K Heppler Tomcast ProV1X Play number 12 Link to post Share on other sites
hckymeyer 6,305 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 I made that exact switch 2 seasons ago. I try to use an 80% rule. If I can't hit the club "well for my ability" 80% of the time then it's costing me strokes and shouldn't be in the bag. I ditched the 3w and picked up a 15 degree hybrid. I don't feel I've lost much, if any, distance and I've picked up a ton of confidence. I actually did the same thing with my 4i & 5i. So my bag is kind of a weird setup, I play 4 hybrids, 4 irons and 4 wedges. The big plus is that you can generally find decent used hybrids pretty cheap, so it's not a very expensive experiment to test and see what happens. 6 Quote Driver: Epic SZ w/ VA Composites Raijin 65 04 3w: '16 M2 hl w/ Diamana D+ 82 5w: Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Yellow Hybrid: 22 deg. Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Black Irons: 5i-UW G700 w/ X100 soft stepped once Wedges: 54 & 58 CBX w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Putter: Red 7s Link to post Share on other sites
Canucklehead 1,634 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 I made that exact switch 2 seasons ago. I try to use an 80% rule. If I can't hit the club "well for my ability" 80% of the time then it's costing me strokes and shouldn't be in the bag. I ditched the 3w and picked up a 15 degree hybrid. I don't feel I've lost much, if any, distance and I've picked up a ton of confidence. I actually did the same thing with my 4i & 5i. So my bag is kind of a weird setup, I play 4 hybrids, 4 irons and 4 wedges. The big plus is that you can generally find decent used hybrids pretty cheap, so it's not a very expensive experiment to test and see what happens. I've been thinking about switching a few longer irons for hybrids in my bag. I can't spin them much to stop from a ways out so figure might as well get something a bit more forgiving and maybe a bit longer Sent from my E6853 using MyGolfSpy mobile app 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dchallon 21 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 In January I switched from my Callaway X-Hot Pro 3 wood to a Callaway X2 Hot Pro 16* hybrid. You definitely loss 5-15 yards but what I lost in distance I felt I gained in control (the hybrid is a little shorter and I feel its easier to work). I play in areas that are pretty windy so its definitely been better off the tee as well as I find it easier to flight lower. I think in the end it really depends on preference, confidence, and your swing style. For me, it was a good switch but everyone is different! 2 Quote David Challoner Driver: Callaway EPIC, 8.5 Degree, Aldila Rogue 75 Max, X-Flex Woods: Callaway Steelhead XR 4+, 16*, Diamana Whiteboard X-Flex Iron Specs: Srixon U65 2i, Srixon 765 3i-6i, Srixon 965 7i-PW, Project X 6.5 Wedges: Mizuno Wedges, 50*, 54*, 58* Putter: Scotty Cameron Newport 2.5 Ball: Srixon Z-Star XV Dexterity: Right-Handed Location: Champaign, IL HCP: 6.9 "Slow, Smooth, and Finish" Link to post Share on other sites
Thatginger96 148 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 In January I switched from my Callaway X-Hot Pro 3 wood to a Callaway X2 Hot Pro 16* hybrid. You definitely loss 5-15 yards but what I lost in distance I felt I gained in control (the hybrid is a little shorter and I feel its easier to work). I play in areas that are pretty windy so its definitely been better off the tee as well as I find it easier to flight lower. I think in the end it really depends on preference, confidence, and your swing style. For me, it was a good switch but everyone is different!How do you like the hybrid? Thinking about picking one up myself just to see how I get on with it 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparksjr 236 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 I'm in the middle of this situation as well. I just ditched the 2 hybrid for a 5 wood. I love hybrids and just never got comfortable with the 2. I really like my 3w so I picked up the same model in 5w and going to see how it does. Fortunately/unfortunately I only need said club once maybe twice a round so it took a while to figure out the 2 hybrid wasn't for me and I suspect it will take a while to see if the 5w is the answer Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." John 20:29 WITB: Driver: 2017 M2 3/5 Woods: 2014 Big Bertha 4/5 Hybrids: Mashie+ Irons: Apex CF16 6-PW w/Recoil 110Wedges: RTX3 MB 48/54/58Putter: White Hot Pro #3 w/SS 2.0Ball: ​Z-Star Yellow Link to post Share on other sites
Torrey2Pebble 3 Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 Thanks everyone for the responses. I have a 3 wood which ranges from 14-17 degrees in adjustability. I slice the 3w all the time and struggle to make consistent strikes. My 3 hybrid doesn't slice and I get a proper launch and flight 90% of the time. It is, in fact, my favorite club in the bag. My 3w goes around 235 yards while my 3 hybrid goes 200-215, depending on far I want to hit it. I find myself 225-240 away on par 5's and just can't reach the green with the 3h. I have only hit the 3 wood on course maybe 5 times on course in the last 50 rounds due to my inconsistency with it. I need a club for the short accurate tee shots and the approach to par 5's in 2. I currently hit my 3hybrid on the tee shots because I am still wildly inaccurate with my 3w off the tee 50% of the time. If I can't reach a par 5 in 2 with my 3h, then I lay up with an iron. It seems like I either have to commit to working on the 3w or trying out a 2h and seeing if it is easier to hit. I am ok with losing 5-10 yards if I can keep dispersion down. I assume a 2h is easier to have a consistent strike because the shaft is shorter. Sounds like I need to give it a shot. Thanks everyone 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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