Should I get or no ?

[bha2597]

Im thinking to buy one burner 4 hybrid (21). But I have the burner 5 wood (18.5). My fear is that I will hit the same distance with both. Someone know how much gap I will have?

[Matt Saternus]

It will be very hard for anyone to tell you how much gap you will have between there two clubs. Most people assume that for every 4 degrees of loft between irons, you should have about a 10 yard gap, but this is only a rule of thumb. The 5W you have is 2.5* stronger and probably a little longer (shaft length) than the hybrid, so there should be some distance gap. I find that distance gapping between woods/hybrids comes down to how well and how consistently you hit them.

[Shambles]

It will be very hard for anyone to tell you how much gap you will have between there two clubs. Most people assume that for every 4 degrees of loft between irons, you should have about a 10 yard gap, but this is only a rule of thumb. The 5W you have is 2.5* stronger and probably a little longer (shaft length) than the hybrid, so there should be some distance gap. I find that distance gapping between woods/hybrids comes down to how well and how consistently you hit them.

 

I agree though my thumb says 3 degrees.

 

There will also be other differences such as ease of use in many situations. Higher loft woods and hybrids are often easier for people who don't get enough practice. The higher loft and therefore flight can also make holding greens easier or at least more likely.

 

Bottom line is still how well you can use it.

 

 

Shambles

[foglm]

How far do you hit the 5 wood? I hit my 21 Hybrid 200. 5 wood goes 225.

[Dave]

You always take half or maybe 1 inch off the rescue to help the gaps.

[rowjow]

I have an 18* 5 wood an 19* 3 hybrid and the distance difference for me is probably 10 yards. The shaft is shorter and for me the larger head seems to give more distance so I woudlnt worry about it.