Newer to golf and looking for Fairway Woods or Hybrids

[rmvanbuskirk]

I just started getting in to golf. I am missing Fairway woods or Hybrid clubs. What shoould I lookj for or what should I consider while searching for clubs? I am a vetrean and can get a pretty good discount on PXG and also 15% on Titleist I think. 

 

Thank you in advnace. 

[tony@CIC]

The big question is what are you trying to accomplish or replace with the woods/hybrids. Then I'd go try a bunch out at a fitter or a big box store like Golf Galaxy or PGA Superstore. The discount won't do you any good if it's not the right club. I have a similar handicap and carry a 5 wood (18.5* adjustable +/- 1*) and 2 hybrids 22* and 26* (both adj, 1.5* +/-). the latter 2 take the place of 5i & 6i. 

[ballplayer002003]

Try both woods and hybrids.  I carry a 3 and 5 wood and I also carry a 4 hybrid.  I hit my long irons pretty good, but the 4 hybrid is just easier to launch.  It's also a ton more forgiving.  You just need to ask yourself what is it that you are looking for in a club.  Also, if you can get on a launch monitor (simulator), hit the long clubs against fairway woods and hybrids so you can compare.  It's a marathon not a sprint, enjoy the process and don't rush, there are tons of clubs out there.  Find ones you like and pull the trigger.

[rmvanbuskirk]

Thanks appreciate it. I know I need to fill in somewhere between my driver and 4 iron. I don’t hit the 4 well not always working on improving. 
 

[GolfSpy_SHARK]

If you are trying to stick to companies that offer discounts for veterans, toss taylormade into the mix, I believe it is 10% and they just check through verifyme.com (I believe thats the site anyway). Got my iron set through the site and got the discount.

But to ring off @tony@CICand @ballplayer002003check out the options and see what works for YOU. If you are going to stick to those companies that offer discounts the decision making might be easier.

[RickyBobby_PR]

20 hours ago, rmvanbuskirk said:

I just started getting in to golf. I am missing Fairway woods or Hybrid clubs. What shoould I lookj for or what should I consider while searching for clubs? I am a vetrean and can get a pretty good discount on PXG and also 15% on Titleist I think. 

 

Thank you in advnace. 

I’m not aware of titleist offering a discount. They only recently started selling their clubs via their website and I didn’t see any links to discounts there.

Taylormade offers 15% for active duty and veterans

Edit: I believe Wilson also does 15%

[MadMex]

Look into PING G-410 Hybrids and fairway woods and save some cash, the only reason I used to carry fairway woods and a 3 and 4 iron or hybrid (Cleveland Mashie) was to fish balls out of the water! 

[Pkc]

If you’re new to golf, I’d recommend starting with adding a 5 wood and seeing how that works for you.  Then if you hit it well, might want to try a 3 or 7 wood, if it’s just ok, then try a hybrid iron.  But based on hitting your long iron poorly I’d try the 5 wood first.  Not sure brand as a beginner will make a huge difference just choose a higher launching or more forgiving model by whichever brand you like better.  You can go by the reviews or try hitting yourself but I presume you’re not consistent yet so hitting them may not give you an answer but more of which one you hit better that day at that time.