Hacker Milt Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 On 1/23/2022 at 4:02 PM, 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). Callaway makes a Rogue 7 wood for left handed golfers. I bought mine for a shot over water from a downhill lie from a 3 hybrid distance. I can fly the 7 wood almost as far as I hit the 3 hybrid including a lot of roll. Love it! Quote Ping G430 Max Driver Rogue 5 wood Rogue 7 wood Irons Hot Metal Pro 4 - G Wedges 52 and 56 Putter Fetch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cjsanso Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 I went to my local club fitter and he replaced by my hybrids (3,4) with a 7 wood. I couldn't be happier!!! Not only was able to gain an extra wedge but absolutely love having a consistent 190yd club. Quote Avid Golfer playing over 30+ years Driver: TaylorMade Stealth 2 Wood: Callaway Rogue Hybrid: Titleist 910H Irons: PXG Gen4 0311T Wedges: Volkey 56 Callaway 60 Putter: Scotty Cameron Del Mar Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Play18 Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 I've played 4 and 5 hybrids in the past, but misses were hooks and pulls. After a year of better ball striking, I put a 4 utility build and 5 iron back into play. I don't play the 7 wood from the rough, but love it from tight lies or off the tee. Distances are 210-220. No more hook misses and pulls are less than hybrids. Quote Linksmaster bag TSR3 11° Fujikura Ventus TR Red 6 stiff TSi2 16.5° and 21° Graphite Design Tour AD DI-7 stiff T200 Utility Build 22° Graphite Design Tour AD 85 HY stiff 2021 T200 5-P Nippon Pro Modus³ Tour 105 stiff SM9 48.10F Nippon Pro Modus³ Tour 105 stiff, 52.12F Nippon Pro Modus³ Tour 120 stiff and 58.10S Jet Black Premium True Temper AMT Black-Black Onyx S300 2022 Special Select Jet Set Newport 34" 350g P3 sensor, Caddy Smart grips, and Apple Watch ProV1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipp Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 On 1/23/2022 at 5:02 PM, 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). Check out the Sims 7 wood I believe there is a left handed model Quote J.D. Skip Perrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
officedog Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 I use an 18⁰ Titleist TSi. Sort of 7 woodish. Hit it straight and high. Have hit it 240 yds., but usually in the 225 yd. range. My hybrid is a 22⁰ Taylormade SLDR. I hit it lower and usually with a slight draw. Hit it in the 185-200 yd. range. I'm a 9 handicap, 74 years old. Play Callaway Apex DCB irons, ping G400 driver, Cleveland Razor wedges. The TSi is my go to club. Love it. Quote Up and down from anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy TCB Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 The good and bad with my Srixon ZX 7 wood is that I can hit a boomerang hook with it when I need to... and I can hit a boomerang hook with it when I'm not trying to. Haha. But it completely change my confidence in the middle of my bag. A 7 wood is definitely worth a look if you aren't in sync with a hybrid, or want towering height for steep angles into tight greens. Vegan_Golfer_PNW and BubbaB 2 Quote Titleist TSR3 9* (A2 setting) Driver - Graphite Design Tour AD UB-5 R1 Titleist TSR2+ 3 Wood - Graphite Design Tour AD UB-5 R1 Srixon ZX 5W Callaway Paradym 4-PW Titleist Vokey SM9 50-08, 54-10 & 58-08 Scotty Cameron Super Select Newport 2.5 2023 Titleist ProV1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegawron Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Hi All, I have been using a Tour Edge 7W for the last two seasons. I picked it up for two reason: 1. Lack of elevation and distance with a 4 hybrid. 2. A multitude of fairway bunkers on my home course. What really closed the deal for me was a shot from a steep fairway bunker that landed on the green from around 160 yards out. Quite a surprisinf result. Vegan_Golfer_PNW 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegan_Golfer_PNW Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Reached out to sub70 about a potential build for me. Wont be buying until closer to the start of next season but want to be certain on what i am getting. The one thing that worries me is that is may be too spiny. I liked the PXG ones with the 3 adjustable weights (and the proto which had a forward weight) but they do not have any 80g shaft options that are not $200+. Quote Follow my journey to enjoying golf and going low Driver: Epic Max LS Ventus Black 6x 44.5" 3wHL: Rogue ST LS 75x Tensei AV Blue w/ xlink 7w: Apex UW 21* MMT 80S DI: Caley 01X 18* with KBS PGH Stiff plus 95g 4-AW: 0211 with KBS Tour Stiff 2.5* up 3/4" long, Soft stepped, MOI matched Wedges Zipcore Putter: L.A.B. Directed Force 2.1 69*/35" in blue Ball: TBD Shot Tracking: Bag: Vessel VLX 2.0 Grip: Lamkin Sonar + Midsize My Reviews: Caley 01X Driving Iron Review 2023 Max Swing Speed Training and Speed Progress: Current Speed 120 in the MGS Speed Challenge (updated 3/15/23) TAIII #2 Review here: TAIII Impact #2 Putter ) Zipcore Tour Rack 54/full and 58/mid (review here) 0211 2019 Unofficial Review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegan_Golfer_PNW Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Talked with Jason today. When the time comes to order I’ll roll with the 7w in the Adila NV 85x shaft tipped an extra 1/4” to prevent hooks. Also came to the conclusion that I am hooking my hybrid because it is a soft stepped XS shaft. This makes me wonder if the tip stiffness of my irons is causing me the hooks in the longer clubs. May need a fitting check once my off-season of gym work and speed gains are done. Hacker Rod 1 Quote Follow my journey to enjoying golf and going low Driver: Epic Max LS Ventus Black 6x 44.5" 3wHL: Rogue ST LS 75x Tensei AV Blue w/ xlink 7w: Apex UW 21* MMT 80S DI: Caley 01X 18* with KBS PGH Stiff plus 95g 4-AW: 0211 with KBS Tour Stiff 2.5* up 3/4" long, Soft stepped, MOI matched Wedges Zipcore Putter: L.A.B. Directed Force 2.1 69*/35" in blue Ball: TBD Shot Tracking: Bag: Vessel VLX 2.0 Grip: Lamkin Sonar + Midsize My Reviews: Caley 01X Driving Iron Review 2023 Max Swing Speed Training and Speed Progress: Current Speed 120 in the MGS Speed Challenge (updated 3/15/23) TAIII #2 Review here: TAIII Impact #2 Putter ) Zipcore Tour Rack 54/full and 58/mid (review here) 0211 2019 Unofficial Review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacker Rod Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 (edited) On 9/1/2022 at 6:32 PM, Vegan_Golfer_PNW said: Reached out to sub70 about a potential build for me. Wont be buying until closer to the start of next season but want to be certain on what i am getting. The one thing that worries me is that is may be too spiny. I liked the PXG ones with the 3 adjustable weights (and the proto which had a forward weight) but they do not have any 80g shaft options that are not $200+. If you're open to other brands, you might want to check with Tour Edge. The E722 7wood is available with a number of no-charge shaft options, including the Tensei Blue 75 (77g stiff flex or 78g X flex). They're currently $249 less 15% with promo code 2022CDGA15. Srixon has some no-cost premium shaft options on the ZX 7wood, but they're currently out of stock on heads and couldn't say when or if they'd get more. Ping just lowered the price of the G425 fairways to $249 as well, and they had a decent selection of shaft upgrades available. Edit: just saw your most recent post. Sounds like Sub70 has what you need. Edited September 3, 2022 by Hacker Rod Vegan_Golfer_PNW 1 Quote Tour Edge Exotics EXS Pro 8.5*, HZRDUS Smoke Yellow XS TaylorMade Original One Mini Driver/2W 12.5*, Elements Chrome XS Callaway Super Hybrid 17*, Aldila Rogue 95 MSI XS Maltby KE4 Tour TC Hybrid 20*, KBS Tour Steel XS Mizuno JPX919 Hot Metal 5-SW, Project X LZ Tour S Titleist Vokey SM7 60*/D Evnroll ER5 Hatchback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacker Rod Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 I replaced my 17* Super Hybrid with a RADSpeed 5wood a few months ago, and so far the results have been very good -- much more consistent. Like many others, I'm fed up with hooking my 21* hybrid, so I ordered a Tour Edge E722 7wood. Ordered, custom-built and shipped all in the same day. Vegan_Golfer_PNW 1 Quote Tour Edge Exotics EXS Pro 8.5*, HZRDUS Smoke Yellow XS TaylorMade Original One Mini Driver/2W 12.5*, Elements Chrome XS Callaway Super Hybrid 17*, Aldila Rogue 95 MSI XS Maltby KE4 Tour TC Hybrid 20*, KBS Tour Steel XS Mizuno JPX919 Hot Metal 5-SW, Project X LZ Tour S Titleist Vokey SM7 60*/D Evnroll ER5 Hatchback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDTVMAN Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 Just ordered a Ping G425MAX 7-Wood today. With the price drop I couldn't resist. Vegan_Golfer_PNW, Rickp, Sluggo42 and 1 other 4 Quote Certified Club Fitter. Ping G425 Max Driver 10.5° w/Fujikura Ventus TR Ping G425 Max 5-7-9 Fairway Woods w/Ping Alta CB Ping G425 Irons 5-U w/Ping Alta CB (Power-Spec Lofts) Ping 4.0 Eye2 Glide Wedges 54°-58° w/Recoil SmacWrap Ping Redwood ZB Putter w/PP58 PING Pioneer Cart Bag Lamkin Sonar+ Wrap Mid-Size Grips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryF Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 On 5/11/2022 at 7:46 PM, dusterdavid said: [email protected] I have a Callaway Mavrik 7 wood. Super easy to hit...I use it from 175-185. Also have a Mavrik 9 wood (even easier to hit) 165-175 and a Mavrik 4 wood 200-210. I have an 88mph swing speed and use reg shafts 3/4" under Just saw this and curious - have u ever hit the corresponding Rogue ST Max woods? I tried some demo’s and liked but curious if there is really any upgrade over the Mavrik? Quote Driver: Fusion, 9 deg, UST Recoil 450 ES F3/2 430 MAX 4w (5w head delofted 1* with 3w shaft), 7w, 5h w/ Alta CB Soft Regular shaft JPX923 HM 6i - GW w/ UST Recoil 460 ESX F3 RTX6 52* and 56* with Recoil 760 ESX F2 Versa DB DoubleWide : Z-Star Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB_44 Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 I mentioned on this topic earlier that I moved from a 19 hybrid to a Callaway Epic HeavenWood (not sure if that was ever intended to be a "for like" change), but after playing a few rounds with this in the bag--what a great move. I was never comfortable with a hybrid and was forcing it. When I made good contact with a hybrid I pulled it. I am susceptible to the pull even with the HeavenWood, but it pretty much happens when I overswing. I seem to have found a groove with this club where I have controlled the distance effectively from 175 to 230. As a result, I rarely grab the 3W unless I'm in the tee box. What a great club and if a 7 wood is anything like this HeavenWood I understand the love. Sluggo42 and Kenny B 2 Quote Driver- G430 Max 10K -9* -Fujikura Ventus TR Black 6-X Fairway - - TSr2 15* 3 Wood Project X HZRDUS Black 6.0 Gen 4 Fairway - - TSr2 18* 5 Wood Project X HZRDUS Black 6.0 Gen 4 UDI- - iCrossover Utility Driving 3 iron Project X HZRDUS Red 6.0 sometimes -699 Pro 4 -22* Driving Iron UST Proforce V2 Stiff Irons- - ZX4 MK II 5-7, Srixon ZX5 8-P Nippon Pro Modus 3 Tour 105 X-Stiff Wedges- - RTX Zip Core 50*, 54* Nippon Modus 3 Wedge, 58* True Temper Dynamic Gold S400 Putter- - ER5v Short Slant Ball- Bridgestone Tour B X Bag- Hoofer Stand Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 7 hours ago, KevB_44 said: I mentioned on this topic earlier that I moved from a 19 hybrid to a Callaway Epic HeavenWood (not sure if that was ever intended to be a "for like" change), but after playing a few rounds with this in the bag--what a great move. I was never comfortable with a hybrid and was forcing it. When I made good contact with a hybrid I pulled it. I am susceptible to the pull even with the HeavenWood, but it pretty much happens when I overswing. I seem to have found a groove with this club where I have controlled the distance effectively from 175 to 230. As a result, I rarely grab the 3W unless I'm in the tee box. What a great club and if a 7 wood is anything like this HeavenWood I understand the love. I did the same except I replaced my 16º hybrid with the Epic Max Heavenwood. The Heavenwood is a strong 7W with a 4W length shaft. I loved it so much and hit it very well, I thought I could hit the Epic Max 3W... I was right! I have never been able to hit any other 3W very well, which is why I used the 2H. I loved them both so much that I replaced my 4H with the Epic Max 9W; also a great move. Vegan_Golfer_PNW, Sluggo42 and Rickp 3 Quote “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 It’s amazing to me all the different variations we all come up with and are happy with, well happy for a while. The MGS forum members are very creative! Sluggo42 1 Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior 5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2 Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2 Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56* Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB_44 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Kenny B said: I did the same except I replaced my 16º hybrid with the Epic Max Heavenwood. The Heavenwood is a strong 7W with a 4W length shaft. I loved it so much and hit it very well, I thought I could hit the Epic Max 3W... I was right! I have never been able to hit any other 3W very well, which is why I used the 2H. I loved them both so much that I replaced my 4H with the Epic Max 9W; also a great move. Funny--after i got the Epic Max Heavenwood, I looked at the Cobra 3W (my only Cobra club) which I was OK with, and thought to myself--"I wonder what I can do with an Epic Max 3W..." so I investigated and found improved performance there too. I don't use it much on the FW with how well the HW flies, but very nice ooff of the tee. I guess I am an Epic Max fan. Kenny B and Sluggo42 2 Quote Driver- G430 Max 10K -9* -Fujikura Ventus TR Black 6-X Fairway - - TSr2 15* 3 Wood Project X HZRDUS Black 6.0 Gen 4 Fairway - - TSr2 18* 5 Wood Project X HZRDUS Black 6.0 Gen 4 UDI- - iCrossover Utility Driving 3 iron Project X HZRDUS Red 6.0 sometimes -699 Pro 4 -22* Driving Iron UST Proforce V2 Stiff Irons- - ZX4 MK II 5-7, Srixon ZX5 8-P Nippon Pro Modus 3 Tour 105 X-Stiff Wedges- - RTX Zip Core 50*, 54* Nippon Modus 3 Wedge, 58* True Temper Dynamic Gold S400 Putter- - ER5v Short Slant Ball- Bridgestone Tour B X Bag- Hoofer Stand Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 47 minutes ago, KevB_44 said: Funny--after i got the Epic Max Heavenwood, I looked at the Cobra 3W (my only Cobra club) which I was OK with, and thought to myself--"I wonder what I can do with an Epic Max 3W..." so I investigated and found improved performance there too. I don't use it much on the FW with how well the HW flies, but very nice ooff of the tee. I guess I am an Epic Max fan. I don't need a 3W off any tee at my course; it's a club to advance the ball as far as possible on par 5's. Same with the Heavenwood actually when the 3W is just too much. My swing speed isn't very high, but I can launch the 3W off the turf quite well; the Heavenwood launches much higher but doesn't roll out as much. The 9W is my approach club when I have longer than my 5i if I want to have a high shot, otherwise I still use my 4i if I need to keep it down. I'm an Epic Max fan as well. Rickp and Sluggo42 2 Quote “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAC Posted September 18, 2022 Author Share Posted September 18, 2022 (edited) On 9/1/2022 at 9:49 AM, Hacker Milt said: Callaway makes a Rogue 7 wood for left handed golfers. I bought mine for a shot over water from a downhill lie from a 3 hybrid distance. I can fly the 7 wood almost as far as I hit the 3 hybrid including a lot of roll. Love it! Yes, I have been using my 7 wood for some downhill shots and for shots from the rough. Love it. Edited September 18, 2022 by HAC Sluggo42 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. H818 Hybrid 25 degrees Tensei ck Series 60 HY regular flex shafts at C4 setting (flat for lefties) 0311 Gen 6 Hybrids 3-28 and 31 degrees. 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 LAB DF3 putter - 33 inches long, 71 degree lie angle, Accra shaft Bridgestone B X or Titleist Pro V-1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo42 Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 On 9/7/2022 at 5:57 PM, KevB_44 said: Funny--after i got the Epic Max Heavenwood, I looked at the Cobra 3W (my only Cobra club) which I was OK with, and thought to myself--"I wonder what I can do with an Epic Max 3W..." so I investigated and found improved performance there too. I don't use it much on the FW with how well the HW flies, but very nice ooff of the tee. I guess I am an Epic Max fan. Hmmm, I’ve recently gotten a 5 and now a 7 epic max, and absolutely love them. I also have a cobra 3 wood that I like but don’t love like my epics… I have a par 5 that a tall row of eucalyptus forces everyone to try to hook around, or lay up for a 100 yd shot. So today I went right at it with my 7 wood and sure as can be, it made it over and left me a 20 yd chip. I LOVE my 7 wood… Rickp and Kenny B 2 Quote TSr2 on tensi blue stiff Speedzone 3-wood on Tensi blue S Epic Max 5 and 7 woods on HZRDUS Reg flex Paradym 9 wood on HZRDUS reg flex P770 / P790 combo set on Ventus R-6 shafts 6-AW T22 Denim Copper 54°, 58° on Kinetic X Trajectory ER3 or, E.A.S. #4 (“Fang” or “Adele”) ProV1x, or, Maxfli Tour X .Org 14 cart bag Adidas Tour 360 , or Sketcher shoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Sluggo42 said: Hmmm, I’ve recently gotten a 5 and now a 7 epic max, and absolutely love them. I also have a cobra 3 wood that I like but don’t love like my epics… I have a par 5 that a tall row of eucalyptus forces everyone to try to hook around, or lay up for a 100 yd shot. So today I went right at it with my 7 wood and sure as can be, it made it over and left me a 20 yd chip. I LOVE my 7 wood… I love my Heavenwood for the same reason. I also love my Epic Max 3W... except when I don't. But it's 80% Love and I know the other 20% is due to my amateur status!! Rickp, Sluggo42 and Vegan_Golfer_PNW 1 2 Quote “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvo90 Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 (edited) Recently I bought PING G425 7 wood just to experiment and compare against my 4 hybrid. Yesterday I put 7 wood in the bag for the first time. Despite the fact I hit my 4 hybrid usually quite well, 7 wood is in another league. As long I keep my tempo somehow manageable (which has recently been a struggle for me) the flight is high, straight (with the hosel on flat setting) and even borderline skulled shots somehow manage to get airbourne which is huge confidence boost for those shots over water, bushes in doglegs and onto elevated greens. I have to compare 4 hybrid and 7 wood from the rough but initial results are very promising. What are MGS forum members experience with 7 wood shots out of rough, especially compared to a hybrid? Edited September 23, 2022 by Calvo90 Vegan_Golfer_PNW, Sluggo42, Rickp and 1 other 3 1 Quote G425 MAX, 10,5°, Fujikura Ventus Blue 60S Stealth Plus 10,5°, Fujikura Pro 2.0 TS, 60S The Original One Mini Driver, 13,5°, Fujikura Ventus Red 70S G425 MAX 5 wood, 7 wood, Tensei AV Orange 75R Z U65 4, Z565 5-6, Z765 7-8 , Z965 9-PW, Project X 5.5, Glide 4.0, 52°, Z-115, 58°, Z-115 ER5, 34'', Gravity Grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 2 hours ago, Calvo90 said: Recently I bought PING G425 7 wood just to experiment and compare against my 4 hybrid. Yesterday I put 7 wood in the bag for the first time. Despite the fact I hit my 4 hybrid usually quite well, 7 wood is in another league. As long I keep my tempo somehow manageable (which has recently been a struggle for me) the flight is high, straight (with the hosel on flat setting) and even borderline skulled shots somehow manage to get airbourne which is huge confidence boost for those shots over water, bushes in doglegs and onto elevated greens. I have to compare 4 hybrid and 7 wood from the rough but initial results are very promising. What are MGS forum members experience with 7 wood shots out of rough, especially compared to a hybrid? Neither club likes Bermuda rough, need more loft to get out of that “stuff”. Calvo90 and Sluggo42 2 Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior 5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2 Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2 Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56* Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlH Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 2 hours ago, Calvo90 said: I have to compare 4 hybrid and 7 wood from the rough but initial results are very promising. What are MGS forum members experience with 7 wood shots out of rough, especially compared to a hybrid? Out of our Bermuda/zoysia mix rough, my HeavenWood will "sometimes" work. Much more success with the 5H when it's sitting down, which it is 90% of the time. Calvo90 and Sluggo42 2 Quote Driver: Rogue ST Max (10.5* set at -1 and neutral) -- Mitsubishi Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Fairway: Rogue ST Max 3 wood (16.5*) and Heaven Wood (20*)-- Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Hybrids: Rogue ST Max 5H (23*)--Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Irons: Apex CF19 6-9, PW, AW -- KBS Tour Graphite TGI 70 shafts R +1/2 inch 3* upright Wedges: Edison 53* and 57* KBS PGI 80 Graphite +1/2 inch 2* upright Putter: L.A.B. DF 2.1 -- BGT Stability shaft Ball: Maxfli TourX...Golf Bag: Pioneer...Shoes: Hyperflex... Glove: Red Rooster Feather My Photography can be seen at Smugmug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 1 minute ago, CarlH said: Out of our Bermuda/zoysia mix rough, my HeavenWood will "sometimes" work. Much more success with the 5H when it's sitting down, which it is 90% of the time. 5H does work much better. Calvo90 and Sluggo42 2 Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior 5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2 Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2 Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56* Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCanadianBogeyman Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 22 hours ago, Calvo90 said: Recently I bought PING G425 7 wood just to experiment and compare against my 4 hybrid. Yesterday I put 7 wood in the bag for the first time. Despite the fact I hit my 4 hybrid usually quite well, 7 wood is in another league. As long I keep my tempo somehow manageable (which has recently been a struggle for me) the flight is high, straight (with the hosel on flat setting) and even borderline skulled shots somehow manage to get airbourne which is huge confidence boost for those shots over water, bushes in doglegs and onto elevated greens. I have to compare 4 hybrid and 7 wood from the rough but initial results are very promising. What are MGS forum members experience with 7 wood shots out of rough, especially compared to a hybrid? Currently I carry a G425 max 4 hybrid and a 7 wood. Love them both. For me the 7 wood is more versatile in flight, while I am more comfortable hitting the 4H from different lies (ball above/below feet), due to the shorter shaft. I find more success out of medium to long rough with the 4H. I suspect that is because of how I swing the shorter shaft and maybe how I mentally approach the shot (I've never felt confident hitting any fairway wood out of rough). Off short rough of fairway lies, I much prefer the 7W. I find it easier to elevate, and am more confident controlling distance with it. Calvo90, Sluggo42 and Grand Stranded 3 Quote Driver: Rogue ST Max LS 9* Woods/Hybrids: Epic Max 3 wood, G425 7 wood, G425 4 hybrid Irons: 921 Hot Metal 5-Pw Wedges: CBX Zipcore 50, 54, CBX full face 60, ChipR Putter: Spider EX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvo90 Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 On 9/24/2022 at 8:18 AM, TheCanadianBogeyman said: Currently I carry a G425 max 4 hybrid and a 7 wood. Love them both. For me the 7 wood is more versatile in flight, while I am more comfortable hitting the 4H from different lies (ball above/below feet), due to the shorter shaft. I find more success out of medium to long rough with the 4H. I suspect that is because of how I swing the shorter shaft and maybe how I mentally approach the shot (I've never felt confident hitting any fairway wood out of rough). Off short rough of fairway lies, I much prefer the 7W. I find it easier to elevate, and am more confident controlling distance with it. My initial experience is the same. I still have to try ''chop down'' shot with the fairway wood when the ball is nestled in the rough but currently we are having too much rain. Winter is coming... TheCanadianBogeyman 1 Quote G425 MAX, 10,5°, Fujikura Ventus Blue 60S Stealth Plus 10,5°, Fujikura Pro 2.0 TS, 60S The Original One Mini Driver, 13,5°, Fujikura Ventus Red 70S G425 MAX 5 wood, 7 wood, Tensei AV Orange 75R Z U65 4, Z565 5-6, Z765 7-8 , Z965 9-PW, Project X 5.5, Glide 4.0, 52°, Z-115, 58°, Z-115 ER5, 34'', Gravity Grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacTourney Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Never met a 7 wood I didn't like. Vegan_Golfer_PNW, Rickp, GolfSpy TCB and 1 other 4 Quote Good hand action comes from good body action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegan_Golfer_PNW Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 so my question for others. 7 wood or UW? I have a chance to get either around the same price, so that is not a con/pro for me. Quote Follow my journey to enjoying golf and going low Driver: Epic Max LS Ventus Black 6x 44.5" 3wHL: Rogue ST LS 75x Tensei AV Blue w/ xlink 7w: Apex UW 21* MMT 80S DI: Caley 01X 18* with KBS PGH Stiff plus 95g 4-AW: 0211 with KBS Tour Stiff 2.5* up 3/4" long, Soft stepped, MOI matched Wedges Zipcore Putter: L.A.B. Directed Force 2.1 69*/35" in blue Ball: TBD Shot Tracking: Bag: Vessel VLX 2.0 Grip: Lamkin Sonar + Midsize My Reviews: Caley 01X Driving Iron Review 2023 Max Swing Speed Training and Speed Progress: Current Speed 120 in the MGS Speed Challenge (updated 3/15/23) TAIII #2 Review here: TAIII Impact #2 Putter ) Zipcore Tour Rack 54/full and 58/mid (review here) 0211 2019 Unofficial Review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muckinfiddle Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 4 minutes ago, Vegan_Golfer_PNW said: so my question for others. 7 wood or UW? I have a chance to get either around the same price, so that is not a con/pro for me. Assuming you have a 58-60° wedge already I would say the UW would be used more frequently but I don't know your game. Quote Hate yourself, not the game... In my Vessel bag: King SpeedZone MG 3 Satin RAW black 60° ZX 3 wood SW & GW Black 3-PW EV2 Mid-Lock Prov1x- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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