Do you actually use your 3-Wood?

[myherobobhope 341]

Here’s what I want... a secondary tee club that carries 10-30 yards less than my driver and when it hits the ground it stops... 

ideally, I’d be able To hit it off the deck, but that’s a want more than a need...

basically, I want a 2 wood... I have yet to find an option that works.

built a 43 inch 12 degree driver that is ok, but it’s very high spin (shockingly, a 12 degree driver generates a ton of spin)... have tried multiple 13 degree fairway heads and they are fine... but small. 
Hopefully, cobra will release the long Tom 2 wood again.

[Danorville 0]

Most of my 3 wood use is making up for terrible drives. I use it maybe 1-2 times every couple rounds. I’m also contemplating removing, it but will likely wait till I can do a good full bag fitting and analyze my gaps and makeup. Shotscope had been a huge help seeing some of these issues in my current t setup.

[NRJyzr 853]

I was very close to dumping my 3w and going with my 2h as my sole club between driver and irons.  Of course, right on cue, my 3w began behaving.  

It's funny how clubs sometimes respond to threats.  LOL

[Golf Dawg 35]

I was not gaming a 3W until I got an Adams Super S fairway wood. I hit it pure in the short and higher grass. The way it’s built really launches the ball. 

[Murray06 36]

I think it depends on the course you play on a regular basis. The 2 I play have plenty of holes where hitting 3 wood off the tee is the better option, but also has 2 long par 5’s. For me it’s an important club as I always like a backup when driver is feeling off too. 

[PMookie 15,478]

Switched to the Callaway Super Hybrid and I’ve used it off the tee a few times, and on a couple long approaches... So far so good! Today, on a slight dogleg left, narrow fairway, trees down each side with a couple big ones just off the tee box on the left side, I hit it off the tee and it carried 265 and stopped in a wet fairway. Nice little draw, felt great, loved it! 

[ryno_wineo 24]

I haven't had a driver (something about pandemic/shaft issues in asia/etc...have you heard about these? lol) in my bag for about 4 months. I'm currently playing a TM SIM2 Ti Rocket 3w at 13.5* w/ UST Lin-Q Purple 7F5 shaft (Mid/Mid launch). I've been using it off the tee and fairway and absolutely LOVE it. It's a bit tougher than/not as forgiving as  my previous Ping G400 3w, but the distance gain has been enormous and I've gotten more consistent with it since I'm forced to rely on it off tees.

 

When struggling with clubs in the past, I've eliminated them from my bag for a round or two to force myself to experience/think my way around my home course a different way. I'd highly recommend it as it may show you a better way to play a specific hole that you've overlooked in the past and maybe bring the 3w more into the limelight.

[ryno_wineo 24]

On 5/9/2021 at 7:03 AM, NRJyzr said:

I was very close to dumping my 3w and going with my 2h as my sole club between driver and irons.  Of course, right on cue, my 3w began behaving.  

It's funny how clubs sometimes respond to threats.  LOL

The best my clubs have ever performed is when they were in the process of getting replaced. Too bad relationships are the same way! 

[ryno_wineo 24]

On 4/24/2021 at 9:07 AM, myherobobhope said:

Here’s what I want... a secondary tee club that carries 10-30 yards less than my driver and when it hits the ground it stops... 

ideally, I’d be able To hit it off the deck, but that’s a want more than a need...

basically, I want a 2 wood... I have yet to find an option that works.

built a 43 inch 12 degree driver that is ok, but it’s very high spin (shockingly, a 12 degree driver generates a ton of spin)... have tried multiple 13 degree fairway heads and they are fine... but small. 
Hopefully, cobra will release the long Tom 2 wood again.

Definitely check out the SIM2 Ti Rocket 3w (13.5*)! I've been having fun flighting it high on approach shots and launching gnarly low, penetrating missiles off the tee, and talking crap to my friends when I out drive their drivers.

[stuka44 239]

I still keep my 3w. I hit mine pretty well off the ground most of the time.  Don't necessarily use it every round, but I think that's ok.  Use it off the tee, here and there if drive would go through dogleg etc.   Hit it off the ground when risk/reward warrants it!

But I found I began to hit it much more effectively (off the ground) when I changed my mind-set on Par 5's.  When I alleviated myself of the stress of feeling that I had to hit 3 wood on every second shot on every par 5 I played, in order to get "as close to the green as possible", even though minus a 20 mile an hour tail wind I wasn't going to reach the green in two no matter how well I hit the 3 Wood, I began to hit it much better when I decided to hit it.  Realizing that most of the time on par 5's I was better off just hitting 4-5 iron to 100-150, and hitting in from there.  When I decide to use 3 wood now, I'm not feeling like I have to crush it, and hit the absolute perfect shot with it.  Seems a much more relaxed feeling when I choose or need to hit it now.

Just my experience!

[Lacassem 13,976]

Have tossed my view on this before but for this year my 3 wood has been instrumental on some par 5's. It has been fantastic off the deck and put me in great spots for my 3rd shot if not on the green. Love the 3 wood.

[Murray06 36]

2 hours ago, ryno_wineo said:

Definitely check out the SIM2 Ti Rocket 3w (13.5*)! I've been having fun flighting it high on approach shots and launching gnarly low, penetrating missiles off the tee, and talking crap to my friends when I out drive their drivers.

I have the 15* version and you’re right, distance is unbelievable when you catch it. Definitely not the most forgiving club though!

[chisag 14,306]

2 hours ago, ryno_wineo said:

I haven't had a driver (something about pandemic/shaft issues in asia/etc...have you heard about these? lol) in my bag for about 4 months. I'm currently playing a TM SIM2 Ti Rocket 3w at 13.5* w/ UST Lin-Q Purple 7F5 shaft (Mid/Mid launch). I've been using it off the tee and fairway and absolutely LOVE it. It's a bit tougher than/not as forgiving as  my previous Ping G400 3w, but the distance gain has been enormous and I've gotten more consistent with it since I'm forced to rely on it off tees.

 

... When you can reach 275-300 with a 3 wood and you consistently hit it better than your diver, no real need for a driver. Playing against some real bombers Ariya Jutanugarn just won in Thailand only using her Ti 3 wood off the tee. And like you she was hitting it shorter than the longest players but equal to and longer than most of her competitors. Always a good idea to continue to practice and work with a driver but if you don't hit it as well as your 3 wood or have the same confidence it makes sense to just play your 3 wood. Most on this forum would be thrilled to hit their drivers 275! 

[ryno_wineo 24]

1 hour ago, Murray06 said:

I have the 15* version and you’re right, distance is unbelievable when you catch it. Definitely not the most forgiving club though!

I had more of a sweeping swing/contact with the Ping G400 while I've needed to play the SIM2 a hair further back in my stance/treat it like a long iron and hit down on the ball for best results. Have you experienced the same?

[Murray06 36]

45 minutes ago, ryno_wineo said:

I had more of a sweeping swing/contact with the Ping G400 while I've needed to play the SIM2 a hair further back in my stance/treat it like a long iron and hit down on the ball for best results. Have you experienced the same?

I think it was more of a swing issue after a lesson, but I found I was constantly topping it. Never had an issue with a fairway wood before so was frustrating, especially after I was striping it over and over at the range. Used it 3 times off the tee today and they weren’t far off where a decent drive would go! The distance is incredible. Not tried it off the deck yet since I sorted the swing out but intrigued what happens. I put a ventus blue into it which has made it feel a lot more stable as well.

[ryno_wineo 24]

18 hours ago, Murray06 said:

I think it was more of a swing issue after a lesson, but I found I was constantly topping it. Never had an issue with a fairway wood before so was frustrating, especially after I was striping it over and over at the range. Used it 3 times off the tee today and they weren’t far off where a decent drive would go! The distance is incredible. Not tried it off the deck yet since I sorted the swing out but intrigued what happens. I put a ventus blue into it which has made it feel a lot more stable as well.

SAME!!! I've never had worse (contact) misses with ANY club in my life! There's been a few tee shots that I unintentionally played too far forward and think I only made contact with the outer-most layer of paint on the golf ball.

 

Let me tell you, my friends were quite impressed that the same guy that hit a 342y 3w also hit a 36y drive on the following hole!  #instanthumility

[Murray06 36]

On 5/13/2021 at 4:03 PM, ryno_wineo said:

SAME!!! I've never had worse (contact) misses with ANY club in my life! There's been a few tee shots that I unintentionally played too far forward and think I only made contact with the outer-most layer of paint on the golf ball.

 

Let me tell you, my friends were quite impressed that the same guy that hit a 342y 3w also hit a 36y drive on the following hole!  #instanthumility

Probably doing the same, but thought it may have been the 80g weight I was getting used to. Went to the range and everything was good so hoping it continues tomorrow on the course. It has potential to be the best club I’ve ever owned, not just best 3 wood. Early days though

[bogeymonsters 0]

First time getting a club fitting and decided to go to two different fitters to see how the results would match up. In my first fitting I was told not to use a 3W and they fit me with a G425 5W. The fitter said the shorter shaft and additional loft will be easier to hit consistently and gain similar yardage to a 3W. In the second fitting, they told me not to go with a 5W and fit me for a G425 3W with a half inch cut off the shaft. I guess G425 is the right model, but I'm confused on whether I should go with the 3W or 5W - thoughts?

[revkev 24,247]

6 hours ago, bogeymonsters said:

First time getting a club fitting and decided to go to two different fitters to see how the results would match up. In my first fitting I was told not to use a 3W and they fit me with a G425 5W. The fitter said the shorter shaft and additional loft will be easier to hit consistently and gain similar yardage to a 3W. In the second fitting, they told me not to go with a 5W and fit me for a G425 3W with a half inch cut off the shaft. I guess G425 is the right model, but I'm confused on whether I should go with the 3W or 5W - thoughts?

Was it the same type of launch monitor device? If so what were the numbers like? Carry distance with each club?

 

I certainly would go for another - fitting/test because that’s not a definitive result.

 

I had a definitive result - it’s 5 wood for me and no more looking back - I’m going with 13 clubs in the bag - modern 5 woods are actually 4 woods anyway. 

[RickyBobby_PR 7,330]

15 hours ago, bogeymonsters said:

First time getting a club fitting and decided to go to two different fitters to see how the results would match up. In my first fitting I was told not to use a 3W and they fit me with a G425 5W. The fitter said the shorter shaft and additional loft will be easier to hit consistently and gain similar yardage to a 3W. In the second fitting, they told me not to go with a 5W and fit me for a G425 3W with a half inch cut off the shaft. I guess G425 is the right model, but I'm confused on whether I should go with the 3W or 5W - thoughts?

Which of the g425 fw were you fit to in both fittings? By going 1/2” short on the :w you are playing a 3w loft at 5w length.

Do you have the numbers from both fittings?

More importantly did you hit the 5w or shortened 3w more consistently?