HAC 76 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Right now, I play a 5 wood and two hybrids. I really like my 25 degree hybrid but am inconsistent with my 21 degree hybrid. I am thinking of demoing a 7 wood this year to replace the 21 degree hybrid. Has anyone done this and do they go about the same distance? Note, my biggest issue in this is not too many companies make 7 woods in left-handed clubs. So, we will see if this works out. I usually end up with some shop credit over the course of the year as a result of senior events at my club, so the cost likely won't be too much if I do this later in the year. Last year, I think I got about $200 or so for the cost of $35 joining the senior group - we have over 80 members of the senior group, but in a given week, generally only about 30 members play. So, the guys who play these events regularly tend to come out ahead (the events are based on net scores and mostly as part of a team). 1 Quote Sim 2 Driver Fujikura Ventus Blue 6R shaft Sim 2 5 wood Fujikura Ventus Blue 5R shaft 0311 Gen 5 Seven Wood Project X Cypher 50 5.5 shaft set to flat with weights set to fade. H818 Hybrid 25 degrees Tensei ck Series 60 HY regular flex shafts at C4 setting (flat for lefties) 718 AP1 irons 6-gap Tensei ck Series AMC IR regular flex bent two degrees flat SM 7 Wedge 58 degrees M grind with 8 bounce Steel shafts wedge flex bent 2 degrees flat Glide 3 52.12 and 56.14 with Alta CB Red Regular Flex shaft bent 2 degrees flat Go back and forth between Select Newport 2 putter 34 inch length and Sigma G Tyne putter 33 inch length Pro V1 although I use Maxfli Tours during the offseason and other days when I am not playing well and don't want to lose Pro V1s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 33,898 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 See if you can find a G410 7 wood anywhere. That model is one of the easiest FW to hit ever. I will have mine in tbr bag for 3 years in April. Unheard of for any club of mine. Ha 4 1 Quote TSi1 Aldila Ascent 40G shaft TSi2 18 FW with GD AD IZ 6 Shaft TSi1 20 and 23 degree hybrids Aldila Ascent Shafts R T300 5-P Tensei R flex shaft 1/4 long SM8 48F/54/58 D Grinds Tyne 4 ProV1X Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH 8,401 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 1 hour ago, HAC said: Right now, I play a 5 wood and two hybrids. I really like my 25 degree hybrid but am inconsistent with my 21 degree hybrid. I am thinking of demoing a 7 wood this year to replace the 21 degree hybrid. Has anyone done this and do they go about the same distance? Note, my biggest issue in this is not too many companies make 7 woods in left-handed clubs. So, we will see if this works out. I usually end up with some shop credit over the course of the year as a result of senior events at my club, so the cost likely won't be too much if I do this later in the year. Last year, I think I got about $200 or so for the cost of $35 joining the senior group - we have over 80 members of the senior group, but in a given week, generally only about 30 members play. So, the guys who play these events regularly tend to come out ahead (the events are based on net scores and mostly as part of a team). I have a Cobra F7 7 wood. For me it sits quite closed and feel like it will go right on me (I'm a lefty) however it has been a good club for me when I have put it in play. Was easy to hit, rails were good for less then perfect lies and enough adjustability to dial it in with loft sleeve and weight ports front and back. 3 Quote as of April 15, 2022 SuperSpeed 2020 from 100-112 and climbing! Driver: Mavrik Sub Zero - Set at 9.5* with Aldila Rogue Max 65 gram Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ weight back G410 Crossover - 2 and 4 iron Irons: i210 5-U w/ Nippon Modus 105 stiff (2018 Tester) Wedge: Glide 2.0 54* 58* w/ Nippon Modus 105 Stiff Putter: Stroke Lab 7 35* and oversized grip (2019 Tester) Balls: Z Star Other: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russtopherb 9,720 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 I had a Heavenwood for quite a long time and it was money for me. Loved the ballflight and soft landings that it had. Recently replaced it with a HyWood to have better performance off the ground. Old club was 21* and the new one is 18*. 3 Quote In my carry bag: Mavrik Max 10.5* R Flex Evenflow RipTide Hy-Wood Launcher 5h D200 6i-PW CBX 54* & 58* #10 e12 Contact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozcycle 15,599 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 I acquired a 7 wood last year as a Fathers Day promotion by Patriot Golf. All I paid was shipping ($33). It is great for 165 yards then choked up for 150 yards. This replaces my 5 iron as it gets the ball up and has been very consistent. 1 Quote Driver: PXG 0211 w/Evenflo Riptide CB Regular shaft Fairways: PXG 0211 5W & 7W w/ Evenflo Riptide CB regular shaft and Tour Edge E521 9W w/Fubuki HD50 regular shaft Hybrid: Ben Hogan VKTR 3 Hybrid(18*)w/Recoil ES regular shaft Irons: Ben Hogan Ptx 5-PW w/Recoil 660 Regular graphite shafts w/Lamkin I-line grips…. soon to be Titleist T300 Wedges: Ben Hogan Tkt-15 (49*/53*/57*) w/Recoil 660 Regular shafts Putter: 33” Evnroll ER2 w/Evnroll Gravity Grip Bag: Vice cart bag(Black). Ball: Maxfli Tour CG & Titleist Pro V1x. Using Shot Scope V3 and MG4000 Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom the Golf Nut 8,745 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 I did exactly that. I swapped out a hybrid for a 7 wood. I picked up a new Cobra King F6 on a close out. Plenty of adjustability and its my 185/190 club. Hasn't been out of the bag since I got it. 1 Quote Driver, TSi1 10* Stiff Flex 3 Wood, SLDR HL 17* R Flex 5 Wood, SLDR 19* R Flex 7 Wood, F6 22.5* R Flex 939x 5 hybrid Irons, 699 Pro's S Flex (6 - AW) JB Wedge 56* Wedge, CBX 60* Putter, Marksman Fang 35" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClarkWGriswoldIII 88 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 I have a brand new Ping 425 Max 7-wood sitting in my bag waiting for spring to arrive. I got a full bag fitting, courtesy of my son, last June and the fitter 'frankensteined" a 7-wood with a 5-wood shaft that I hit well from all kinds of lies. Unfortunately, it took until a couple of weeks ago to come in. It will be my 200'ish club. Can't wait to get it on the course. 1 Quote Epic Max Driver, 9*, Project X HZRDUS Smoke 50g Epic Max 3-wood, Project X HZRDUS Smoke G425 Max 7-wood Hot Metal 921, 5-GW, UST Mamiya Recoil 95 Graphite 286 Forged Wedges, 52* and 56* Infinite Buckingham putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiftaaft 1,005 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 (edited) 7 Wood? YES. My favorite club in the bag. I am currently a little wood heavy in my bag, but if I had to drop one, it would be the 5w... the 7W is nearly as long, and I can hit a few different shots with it (high and soft into greens from 175, choke down to hit it 165, consistent layup shots on par 5's, etc.). I consider it my secret weapon. I find myself wishing Srixon made a 9w. Edited January 24 by Tiftaaft 2 1 Quote Official MGS Tester: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 115 shafts (<--- Click Here) Titleist TSi3 9* (@ 10.5*) Driver Srixon ZX 3W, 5W & 7W Titleist TSi2 5 Hybrid Titleist 2021 T200 6-PW Titleist Vokey SM9 50-08, 54-10 & 58-08 Scotty Cameron SS Newport 2.5 Maxfli Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Faced Pony Soldier 32 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 (edited) My 3h has been my weakest spot in my bag for two hybrids now, so I've kind of given up on hybrids and went back to a 7w. Actually, I just went to my club fitter and when I showed him my Arccos data the improvement of my 7w was what he first commented on. My Ping G20 3h had an Arccos "Smart Distance" of 209 yds; when my Sim2 Max 7w has a Smart Distance of 222 yds and gaps better with my new-for-2021 4i of 209 yds. Edited January 24 by Dog Faced Pony Soldier 1 Quote Driver: M1 with Veylix Arcane (new driver for 2022 pending) 5w: SIM2 MAX 7w: SIM2 MAX 4i-GW: JPX921 Forged w/ Nippon Modus Tour 105 S 54º: SM9 D Grind w/ Nippon Modus Tour 105 S 60º: SM9 D Grind w/ Nippon Modus Tour 105 S Putter: ER3 Ball: ProV1 (play #45) Ball mark: Kraken Golf - Revolver Tracked and scored by Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golf2Much 268 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 I've been hitting a Ping G 7 wood for several years now and I'll never go back to a hybrid or long iron again. I also have a Callaway heaven wood, but I adjusted it to play more like a five wood and it's my go-to club from the fairway. 2 Quote Ping G400 SFT with a Matrix MFS 5 Korean Prototype Senior shaft, 12 degrees Callaway Epic Flash 15 degree 3 wood, with a stock Project X Evenflow 45 grams senior shaft. Calloway Epic GBB Epic 20 degree Heaven Wood, with a stock Diamana 40 gram senior shaft Ping G 20.5 degree 7 wood, with a stock Alta 65 gram senior shaft Ping G hybrid 5 (26 degrees) with stock Alta 70 gram senior shafts. Ping G30 irons 6-W, Yellow dot with graphite Fujikura EXS 60i R2-Flex shafts Edison wedges: 50 degrees, 55 degrees and 60 degrees, 2 degrees up with KBS Tour Graphite A flex shafts Putters: New Evnroll ER10 Outback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev 25,667 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Count me in as a part of the 7 wood crowd - It's far easier to hit than a 21 - the only issue is that it is difficult for me to flight down. I also game a 9 wood BTW but that would be impossible to find left handed. I think the 7 wood is doable. Good luck 2 Quote Taylor Made Stealth 10.5 Aldila Ascent Red R flex Ping G410 5, 7, 9 wood Alta 65 R flex Wilson D7 forged 5-GW - Mamiya recoil 460 R flex Edison Wedges 54 and 59 KBS Tour Graphite 80's EVNRoll ER 5 Titleist Pro VIx optic yellow with revkev stamped on them Still on that elusive hunt for a 3 wood that I'm able to hit - I don't know why, I crush the 5 wood and it's really a 4 wood anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Philipson 3 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 I have the original Adams Tight Lies 5, 7, 9 & 11 woods in my bag. Wouldn't trade them for anything. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel C 64 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Yessir, made the switch to a 7 wood this year and I am extremely happy. For me it was how easy it was to hit as compared to my driving iron. I could never hit hybrids consistently enough to keep one in my bag and my 7 wood filled the gap in my bag perfectly. Quote Keep swinging - JC Driver: 0811 XF (9°) Wood(s): 0341 XF (7w) Irons: PTxPro 4-PW Wedges: Equalizer II (56°, 60°) Putter: Zing Bronze Ball: Tour X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybogey 29 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Been Thinking about getting a 7W as have been thinking about. Stuffing my 5 I & replacing w/ 7W. Started hitting HRH's 7W last year >Real Good< Somehow a String was attached. Geez; always is HRH's!! Anyway going to 7W & a 5 HyBird!! Am now dreaming AH-Ching - AH-Ching with my fellow Fossil Friends!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lshines 3 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Love my Mizuno (EZ) 7 wd - a favourite! It's getting mighty beat up - and am thinking of replacing it (Mizuno). The new Mizuno woods don't list a 7, but the 5fw is adjustable to 21deg! I'm going to try it as soon as weather allows. Also the new Fli-Hi's - supposedly better/more forgiving than the older ones - and four are available! An older Fli-Hi was my low line-drive on windy days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oyamtr 1 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Absolutely in the 7 wood crowd. So easy to get in the air and control the flight. Dump the 3 hybrid, you will be glad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toddlemm 1 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 I went to the 7 wood years ago as I had a hard time finding/hitting a hybrid I liked. Went for a 3 wood fitting and the guy ended up fitting me for the 7 wood, Titleist 917F2. Love this club for 175-190 yard shots. Quote Baton Rouge Louisiana Callaway Rogue X irons Donor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donn lost in San Diego 56 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Sounds like everybody who answered is in a good 7w. I think some guy on PGA Tour uses one. Gretsky's drinking pal. 1 Quote Driver Callaway Epic on Recoil F2 (senior) flex Three wood is TM Burner Superfast 3.0 on M (mature) flex 3H Old Adams A3OS red boxster on stock Graffaloy Platinum reg shaft 3 MP 18 MMC and 4 GFF hybrid Mizuno irons 5 Mizu hybrid Fli-hi 6 - W Ping I 500 irons on Recoil F3 reg flex shafts Wedges: Mizuno blue 52 09, 60 06, and old original Hogan Sure-out 56 14 sand Chipper (yep I carry a chipper) old Don Martin Up n In bronze Putter Musty wood mallet, sometimes switch with my Scotty Cameron Futura X counter weight face balanced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rore73 9 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Ironically enough, I just got back from the driving range where I demoed a Calloway Big Bertha 24 degree (5) Hybird; I usually carry a 7 wood. I was hitting both clubs the same distance and about the same trajectory. My opinion is to keep what I have when it performs just the same as something else you have to buy. Quote Started playing late in life, but as I got older I found that golf is a much better activity than a lot of things old folks get into, plus I meet some of the nicest most interesting people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark In Land O Lakes 7 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 I have a 20.5° 7-wood and a 22° 4-hybrid. Even though the loft between the two isn't much, the longer shaft of the 7-wood gives me at least 10 more yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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