5 wood vs 15-20* hybrid

[HareJordan]

Just curious what the popular choice is. Assuming you hit these clubs the same distance +/- a couple yards, what do you prefer to have in the bag? No specific to any brand, just wondering what the majority likes to hit.

[revkev]

If you're just curious none

 

I go 22 degree hybrid, 4 wood, driver. That combination fits my swing, my gapping and the courses that I regularly play best. It allows for nice 12 yard spacing all the way to my 60.

 

If you're doing this to figure out what you should do - don't. Your game and where you play is unique to you. Ask your pro what he recommends for you or do some trial and error to see what combo works best.

 

Good luck!

 

 

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[MDGolfHacker]

Just curious what the popular choice is. Assuming you hit these clubs the same distance +/- a couple yards, what do you prefer to have in the bag? No specific to any brand, just wondering what the majority likes to hit.

 

 

I just went driver, 3w, 5w 4-LW on the new set coming in.  Currently, I have driver, 3w, hybrid 3-SW.  I actually prefer a hybrid as it's easier to hit from the fairways and rough, but thought the 3w/5w combo can give me a bit more distance.  We'll see how the testing on the F8's go.

 

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[russtopherb]

I'd go with the 5 wood, simply because the larger head gives me confidence. I've had issues with hybrids pretty much since I took up the game 6-7 years ago and have yet to find one that I can hit consistently. My Heavenwood, on the other hand, is one of the most consistent clubs in the bag. I used to have an X2Hot 5W that the HWood replaced. 

[808nation]

Driver, 3wd, 3/4 hybrids...I've been looking to add a 5wd, but have not found one that I like looking at, they are too big for my eyes but I still want one.

[balle1sa]

I go driver, 3w, 5w and I have a 7 wood that is my go to for anything 170-185. Only club I could hit when I first started so learned how to be versatile with it.

[HeathS16]

5w every time. I love how versatile it is and the gapping for me is perfect. Plus I can't hit hybrids. I don't know why. Just can't, like some giant mental block for me.

 

 

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[pulledabill]

I just pulled out my 5w in place on my Adams Red 2h. I seldom hit the 5w and the 2h is money for me. I carry driver, 3w. 2h

[Zylem]

I like carrying a 3 wood in the bag most places I play. I carry hybrids in place of my 3 and 4 irons. Some courses I play require accurate tee shots so then I pull either the lob wedge or 3 wood and add a 2 hybrid to my bag. (I call it a 2 hybrid, it's really a 3 hybrid adjusted as strong as it can be with a 3/4 inch longer shaft) it gives me lots of roll but it's great to play on shorter more technical holes. I have been recently thinking of adding a 5 wood to the rotation, especially when playing in scrambles or other events that I want to be tackling greens from further out.

 

So I side with what Revkev said, think about where you normally play and what kind of shots you want to have in your bag.

 

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[russtopherb]

5w every time. I love how versatile it is and the gapping for me is perfect. Plus I can't hit hybrids. I don't know why. Just can't, like some giant mental block for me.

 

 

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Man I love it when others say this. I'm the exact same way, no matter what hybrid I try I just can't be consistent. Makes me feel like I'm not so alone when others rave about how awesome hybos are 

[MmmmmmBuddy]

Personally, I will fill the bag with clubs that fit the course I am playing.

 

At my club, I haven't hit a 3 wood in over a year. No need to carry one.

 

I have a mix of fairways and hybrids available that fly high and low that give me plenty of options.

 

Try that.

 

 

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[Kor.A.Door]

If you were to be able to hit them the same distance and out of the same type of conditions, I would choose the 5 wood every time. Since we don't usually have the same type of course conditions, or grass conditions, it's not that simple, I use a hybrid set at 17.5 and love it for the courses and conditions I play, it works better than the 5 wood.

[tehuti]

Man I love it when others say this. I'm the exact same way, no matter what hybrid I try I just can't be consistent. Makes me feel like I'm not so alone when others rave about how awesome hybos are

You're definitely not alone. When I hit a good hybrid shot it's beautiful. Unfortunately I only hit it like that about once in every ten attempts.

 

I went with an ironwood thinking that would be easier to hit, but I am still trying to figure that out also.

 

 

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[HeathS16]

Man I love it when others say this. I'm the exact same way, no matter what hybrid I try I just can't be consistent. Makes me feel like I'm not so alone when others rave about how awesome hybos are

Won't here a love of hybrids from me, just can't seem to get them. I like having someone in the boat with me. #5wood

 

 

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[Letthebigdogshunt]

My 5 wood is just a little longer than my 3 hybrid and I hit the hybrid more consistently so I go with the hybrid. 

[cnosil]

Since the OP indicated that I hit them the same distance,  I would have to go with which I hit better.  For me that is a hybrid. For others it is a 5W.  When I gamed a 5W,  I would hit some good and some really poor.  Finding a hybrid that worked for me made it an obvious answer.  The problem was that that was a hot seat in my bag for a while as I couldn't find  hybrid or 5W that I hit well. 

[Chadlius88]

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.

[LostInMyWoods]

Haven't used a 5 wood in years but might try one again and see how it fits my game ... right now Driver, 3-Wood, 3 and 4 Hybrids, 5-PW, and 3 more wedges to fill the bag

[DPattGolf]

Hit both and pick which fits your game and needs best. For me I go hybrid because I like it more out of the rough than a wood. Also for some reason to me 5 wood looks like a ton of loft and I hate hitting them of a tee but I'm totally good looking down at a hybrid with the same loft and smacking that off the tee all day.

[Reesedw]

Yeah I'm with most here it look like.. Driver, 3w, 3 & 4 hybrid, then 5-Lw.. I get great distance and flight out of my hybrids as well as a little more versatility.. But that's just me.. 

[tehuti]

Yeah I'm with most here it look like.. Driver, 3w, 3 & 4 hybrid, then 5-Lw.. I get great distance and flight out of my hybrids as well as a little more versatility.. But that's just me..

That is my exact configuration right now. However I still don't trust my hybrids. So it could change unless I get them under control.

 

 

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[foreverdank]

Just curious what the popular choice is. Assuming you hit these clubs the same distance +/- a couple yards, what do you prefer to have in the bag? No specific to any brand, just wondering what the majority likes to hit.

5 wood

 

 

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[foreverdank]

That is my exact configuration right now. However I still don't trust my hybrids. So it could change unless I get them under control.

 

 

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git your hybrid just like your irons big difference

 

 

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[palvord]

My preference is to go hybrid over the 5 wood. Fits my game better seeing as I don't find the short grass that often. If I was more accurate off the tee, then 5 wood.

 

 

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[PING Apologist #9]

My preference is to go hybrid over the 5 wood. Fits my game better seeing as I don't find the short grass that often. If I was more accurate off the tee, then 5 wood.

 

 

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Ditto

[kardboard.kid]

My preference is to go hybrid over the 5 wood. Fits my game better seeing as I don't find the short grass that often. If I was more accurate off the tee, then 5 wood.

 

 

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That's why I bought the Cobra F6 hybrid.

 

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[kejoal11]

I play Driver, 3W and 2H. Setup is perfect for me.

[Golfspy_CG2]

Just curious what the popular choice is. Assuming you hit these clubs the same distance +/- a couple yards, what do you prefer to have in the bag? No specific to any brand, just wondering what the majority likes to hit.

Let's see what the fitting Jedi thinks!!

 

https://youtu.be/xXoHIR0uT6c

 

 

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[cnosil]

Let's see what the fitting Jedi thinks!!

 

https://youtu.be/xXoHIR0uT6c

 

 

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I know what I will be watching this evening. I love my hybrid from the fairway and tee box In my opinion the original reason for them (out if the rough) doesn't seem to work as well with the newer models. At least that has been my experience; especially in Bermuda rough.

[tony@CIC]

I'll be watching as well. I really like the hybrids in my bag 19*, 22*, 26*.

 

 

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