Javs Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 11 hours ago, aguybadatgolf said: I currently have a 3w and a 3H. I’ve heard a lot of positives about adding a 5W but I feel it would be similar in yardages to my 3H. Curious what people have to say. thanks! I carry a 3W for 230 plus, 2H for 216 to 228, 4H for 200 to 212, and 5H for 188 to 199. The distances can vary depending on wind, temp and lie. However, I find this the perfect set up for my game. aguybadatgolf 1 Quote Play like a champion today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackbus75 Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 I play a 5W over a 3 hybrid. I also have a 3 hybrid in my bag and I use it for a "Texas Wedge" for putting off the green and also for low shots to get out of trouble. The 5W is easier to hit. Quote I'm 72 years old and I enjoy playing golf at least once a week. PXG 0211 Driver 10.5, with graphite senior shaft PXG 0211 3W, 5W and 7W, with graphite senior shaft Cobra F-Max Hybrid set 6,5,4 Hybrids, 7,8,9,PW,GW, graphite senior shaft (I'm old) C3i 59 degree Sand Wedge, steel shaft Odyssey DFX Double Wide 33" putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyjudge Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 5 minutes ago, Javs said: I carry a 3W for 230 plus, 2H for 216 to 228, 4H for 200 to 212, and 5H for 188 to 199. The distances can vary depending on wind, temp and lie. However, I find this the perfect set up for my game. For me, it’s a 4-wood for 230-245 yards (for some courses where there are shorter par 4 holes and no really long par 5s, I drop the 4w and set my 5w to 18* and use that for 218-230 yards). The next club in my bag always has 21* of loft (either a 7w paired with the 4w, or a 4h paired with the 5w), and then either a 24* 5h or a 5-iron. These combinations cover everything from 180 to 215 yards. Javs 1 Quote DR - Callaway Paradym AI Smoke TD, Newton Motion 4-Dot 4W - Callaway Paradym 3HL, Newton Motion Fairway shaft, 4-Dot HYB - Paradym X 18*, HZRDUS Smoke Red 80S; Sub 70 949X 21*, same shaft 7W (if played) - Sub 70 849, ProForce Black 80-S Irons - Callaway Paradym, HZRDUS Silver Gen 4, S-flex Wedges - Edison 2.0, 53* and 57* (bent to 58*), KBS TGI 100 Putter - (currently in flux, but usually an Evnroll 8V Ball - Maxfli Tour-X CG (2023) Bags - Ghost Golf Maverick Black Ops Cart - MotoCaddy M7 Remote (without the remote) Spoiler driver / off the tee is no longer a weakness for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golferdon Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 How about putting your 3 wood shaft in your 5 wood? Anyone try that? GPS111 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higherplane Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 Personally switched from 5 wood to 3H. Was hitting the 5 wood to close to the 3 wood. The modern 3H is a great club and more versatile than 5W. For me it also gaps consistently between 4 iron and 3W. However, when I was a worse golfer loved the 5W. Quote Driver - 2023 Callaway Paradym 9.0, 3 Wood -2022 Rogue ST Max, 3 Hybrid Mavrik, 2017 X-forged 4-PW, Wedges Callaway 50-56-60, Putter Odyssey Toulon Chicago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beakbryce Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 Looks like you have some answers. The courses you play- heavy rough, windy, favors lower running shots- go hybrid. Little rough, wind, need to get the ball up, go 5 wood. Personally, a smallish head 5 wood does the rough just as well as a hybrid. You can also learn to knock it down in the wind. But why choose one or the other? Have both and put one in the bag depending on the conditions and the course. funkyjudge and GPS111 2 Quote Driver: Callaway Epic 9 degree, stiff (set at 10 degrees with the movable weight in the center} FW: Callaway Epic 3,5, heaven wood w/ regular shaft (driver shaft in 3 wood, 3 wood shaft in 5 wood, 5 wood shaft in heaven wood, all three set at neutral plus 1 degree) Hybrids: Callaway BB19 4,6,7 (4 set at neutral plus 1 degree and 6 and 7 set at neutral minus 1 degree for gapping purposes) Irons: Callaway Rogue ST Max 8, 9, PW Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM6 50,54,58 Ball: Titleist Pro V1, 1X, Vice Pro Plus or anything I find that day and try out for the fun of it (I haven't bought balls with my own money in at least 10 years) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris G Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 Last year, I played a 3 hybrid and a 3 iron. I struggled with both. I always felt like I was fidgeting to get the club face square with the hybrid. I went for a fitting and hit the hybrid and the 5 wood. I decided to go with the 5 wood and could not be happier. I can hit it off of the tee and in the fairway with no issues. If the rough is too thick, I am hitting an iron no matter what I have in my bag. I don't have an issue playing the 5 wood out of moderate rough. Quote Sub 70 659 TC irons Sub70 949X 5-wood Taylormade M4 driver and 3-wood TaylormadeSpider X putter Pro V1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfnut80 Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 Big fan of the 3H. Very versitile club, forgiving and can really crank it with no fear. I don't hit woods off the deck that great, I don't carry a 3w either, use a 2 h (16degree). Love it's forgiveness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dback Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 My distances have been really similar for both but I have find more consistency with the 3 hybrid. 3 hybrid (use to be an older 2 hybrid in previous years) has found the permanent spot in the bag though. Hits out of the rough better, though I have found I hit it almost exclusively off the tee. But when the driver isn't working, it gets pulled a lot 5w tends to balloon on me and that leads to a lack of consistency. Now I'm admittedly a pretty steep swinger, so I don't need help adding spin When hitting both well, carry numbers are really similar but 3h gets more roll out. Quote Driver: Mizuno STZ, HZRDUS Smoke Green 60S, 9.5 Degree 3 Wood: Taylormade M2 (2019) Hybrids: Callaway Epic Super Hybrid 21 degree, Mizuno JPX Fli-Hi 4 Irons: Adams XTD (Looking to upgrade!) Wedges: Taylormade Milled Grind Putter: Odyssey #7 Ball: Vice Pro Plus, Taylormade Tp5x, Kirkland Push Cart Mafia - Clicgear 4.0 (See more here) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadwalleye Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 Ive got both, but the 5 wood sits in the closet. The hybrid is easier to hit, plus I find I can use the 3 hybrid for low, keep it out of the tree branches (get out of jail) types of shots. (Trees should be banned on golf courses!) I have also been able to use if for some interesting chips around the green. Beakbryce 1 Quote Driver - Ping G430 10k Max 9* w/Fuji Ventus Blue stiff Fairway - Callaway Big Bertha 5 wood Utility Wood - Callaway Apex UW 19* Hybrids - 3 , 4, 5 Ping G425 Irons - 5 - PW Ping G425 Wedges -50, 54 Mizuno S23 , 58 Maltby Max Milled Putter - L.A.B. Mezz 1 Max Broomstick Bag - Mizuno Cart - Alphard powered Caddy Tek 3 wheeler Silence is Golden, Duct tape is Silver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hapx Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 I think the 3 hybrid is more versatile, particularly much better out of the rough, and in my experience, a little easier to hit. But if you are always in the fairway .... Quote I'm a TaylorMade convert on the Driver, but still a Callaway Apex iron guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rslighjr Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 For me the decision comes down to how well you strike the ball with each. Some of us just don’t hit hybrids well and will do better with 5, 7 and even 9 woods. GPS111 1 Quote Driver: Callaway Mavrik Max 10.5 Fairway: Callaway Mavrik Heavenwood Utility: Ping g400 Crossover Irons: Ping g700 4 - PW Wedges: 50, 54, 58 Ping Glide Forged (Desert Stamped) Putter: Ping Darby Bag: Nevr Loose Ball: Supersoft (Yellow) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalkBirdie2Me Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 IMO the only thing to add to your bag is equipment that's proven to be a benefit. Don't add it just because it sounds good. Put it through it's paces and make it prove it's worth. Something to consider is what need is the club completing in your bag. That being said, as a 20 handicap you might not even need to focus on a 5W. I would suggest for you that at your lvl right now, of your practice time 60% of your time should be focused on shots @ or less than 150 yrds with various clubs. One summer I spent DAYS just figuring out how far every club goes with a 3/4 swing. I tried to make a swing that I could easily repeat under pressure and see what happens - 30% is the driver, you have to get off the tee box. Don't be afraid of it just figure it out - 10% is lag putting, understand feel for green speeds and begin making 2 putts more common than 3 putts. It could be just the courses I play or the tees I choose, but rarely do I have to hit DR, 3W or DR, 3H on par 4s. On Par 5s I'm looking for a distance for my 3rd so maybe 3W is the 2nd shot or maybe 5i is the best. Whatever you choose, good luck to you mate. Quote Driver: Titleist TSI3 9.0* 3W: Taylormade Stealth 15* 3H: Ben Hogan VKTR 18* 4H: Sub 70 24* Irons (5-PW): Titleist MB 712 Wedges: Callaway Forged (2012) 60*/56*/52* Putter: Evnroll ER2v Ball: Pro V1/ Pro V1x (left dash) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie T Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 Pretty much in the 3h camp - primary bag has 3w set @ 14.5 and 3h @ 19. Have a 5w that do occasionally game, but I am really comfortable w/3h - tee, fairway, rough, chip/putts…very, very versatile to me. Also the smaller head I prefer. Quote WITB? G400 SFT w/Aldila NXT GEN NVS 55 Aflex ; G410 3w; G400 3h(19), 4h(22), 5h(26) - stock Ping Alta CB R-Flex; SMS 6i, 7i - KBS TourLIte 95 R-Flex; Maltby TS1 8i-9i-PW w/Apollo Acculite 85 R flex; INDI FLX-S wedges (50, 54, 58) w/Recoil graphite shafts -R-Flex and AI-One 7T BD Milled (aka Millie), ball choice tends to be Pro-V1 or simliar 3pc urethane balls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesipwonder Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 5 Wood supposed to be a lot easier to hit. In my case, I can't hit my 3 Wood (G400), recently bought STZ 5 Wood, still can't it launch LOL. So honestly not sure what is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyD Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 I think this all comes down to what you feel comfortable hitting. If you have and hit a hybrid better already than your 3W, then I'd lean towards the hybrid, and vice versa. Personally, I'd lean towards the 5W.. I love my old 19 degree Cleveland 2 hybrid, which I believe are now 3 hybrids at that loft. I figured I could hit a 4 hybrid to replace my 4 iron, but I have gone through two different 4 hybrids and can't hit them. If I didn't have my 2 hybrid, I'd get a 5W. Just my experience. Quote When my wife asked if I wanted to leave Maine and move to where she grew up, I couldn't say no to Pinehurst, NC. I honestly don't spend much money on golf equipment, but I'm constantly reading reviews in case I ever get ready to buy I swing left handed and have been the State of Maine Left Hander's champion since 1997, the last year they held the tournament. I'm currently a 7.1 handicap. Trying to get lower, but my gut gets in the way. WITB Driver: Epic speed 9 degree Irons: 990's S300 Stiff shafts bought when I was in college. (Received a personal use discount, otherwise would've stuck with my Hogan Edge's) 3 Wood: Epic speed 15 degree or PT15 52/56/60 Z Spin wedges (heck of a deal $100 for all 3 at Dick's in 2013) Putter: OG Rossie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aguybadatgolf Posted May 19, 2023 Author Share Posted May 19, 2023 (edited) Thanks all for the feedback. There’s a lot to consider. Sounds like I need to go to a launch monitor and hit a 5W and see how it compares. I’m just now hitting my 3w consistently but I’ve always been decent with a hybrid curious to see the comparison. Edited May 19, 2023 by aguybadatgolf Quote Tester Opportunities 2024 Ping S159 Wedges 2023 Zebra AIT3 Putter The Bag Driver - Paradym Ai Smoke MAX Driver with Project X Denali - 6.5 3W - Paradym 15° with Kai'li™ White - X 3H - Gen5 0311 19° with Ventus Blue Velocore - X Driving Iron - 699 Pro 20° with UST PROFORCE V2 Hybrid White/Yellow - X Irons - 6-PW 699 Pro in black with Dynamic Gold X100 Wedges - S159 50, 54, 58 Dynamic Gold X100 (TESTER) Putter - KING 3D Printed Agera Armlock Putter , Zebra AIT 3 (On time out) Ball - Z-Star XV or Pro Plus Tester for 2024 Ping S159 Wedges 2023 Zebra AIT3 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tannergooden5 Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 I prefer the 3H personally, but whatever you are more comfortable with is always the better option. Quote Just a dad that plays golf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplynam Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 3 hybrid Quote PXG 0311 Gen5 driver Diamana shaft Callaway Epic 3 wood Hazrdus Yellow shaft Sub 70 699 v2 Pro Irons Modus3 Tour 105 shafts Sub 70 949 Pro 5 hybrid Hazrdus Smoke Black RBX Shaft Titleist 3&4 H2 816 hybrids Diamante Blue Board shafts Vokey TVD K grind 54 & 58 degree wedges PXG Battle Ready Bat Attack putter KBS Tour putter shaft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenmore5 Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 I feel the secret is to get fitted...that is the impetus needed to get YOUR game done......comments are fantastic...with a variety of handicaps on show. aguybadatgolf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendu33 Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 I prefer my 3 hybrid. I recently bought a 5wood but I think the hybrid is more versatile. its easier to hit from uneven lies. Quote Avid Golfer Hunter and Fisherman. Love being outside! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweed Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 You just have to try both to see how they work for you. In my case the 5 wood and 3H are pretty close to the same distance. I hit the 3H much lower and distance comes from runout. I find the 5W much easier and more fun to hit. 60% of the time I'll take my 5W unless...I know the winds will be blowing 20mph or more, then I'll opt for the 3H. Ultimately do what feels comfortable to you. GPS111 1 Quote D- Ping G 400 SFT 16*- Adams Tight Lie 19*- Adams Tight Lie 4H- Ping G 400 5-U- Ping G 400 SW- Nike 56*- Ping Glide 2 P- Sub70 004 Mallet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Simerl Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 I play with a 5W being it's easier to hit than a 3W at 71. My 5W carries further for me than a 3H GPS111 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djgolf24 Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 5 Wood all day long GPS111 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayay091 Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 I use a 3W, 2H and a 4H adjusted slightly down and then 5I is my next struggle with my 3W for so long that i never considered a 5W the 2H was filling the gap. Starting to lose my fear of hitting my 3W that I'd consider a 5W now if I already had one to try. My 2H, 4H is so versatile for off the tee long par 3's short Par 4's and bumps around the green feel like it is way more forgiving than I would guess a 3I or 2I. Really would like to get more data and swings as to what would suit whether I should put a 5W in instead of one of the Hybrids especially around my course here in Brissy QLD. Quote Hit it harder it goes further right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FallenSaber Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 I carry a 3w and a 4h. I've considered adding a 3h to my bag. My hybrids are usually my favorite, most consistent clubs. Not the biggest fan of hitting a wood off the deck unless I'm too far out for my hybrid. My 3w is mainly a driver alternative for me.Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Quote Driver: Epic Max LS 3 Wood: Gen 5 0311XF Hybrid: Gen 5 0311 XF 22 degree Irons: 2022 XCOR2 0211 5-GW Wedges: R Series 54° & 60° Putter: 2023 Test: Garmin Approach S70 47mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Foret Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 I like the 5 Wood out of the fairway . Callaway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoRebound Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 My ball flight is on the higher side and I don't play many courses with really deep rough so my fitter suggested the 3 hybrid. It's one of the easiest clubs in my bag to hit and I've learned to control my ball flight much better than before. I've considered a 5 wood or even a 7 wood for my next set but I might only use those on courses with deeper rough. Quote Driver; Callaway RAZR Fit Fairway and hybrids: Callaway X2 Pro Irons: Mizuno JPX 825 Wedges: Mizuno JPX 825 Pro Putter: Scotty Cameron Newport 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddie1966 Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 I play 15 degree 3 wood and 19 degree 3 hybrid. I can hit the 3 wood higher than the hybrid as I have the hybrid set as open as I can get it which de-lofts the club as I fight a hook with the hybrids. If I went 5 wood, it would have to be one I could hit the same distance as the 3h and give me some versatility. Quote 917D2 driver 3 wood TS2 19 degree and 21 degree hybrids 0211 5-GW irons Glide 56 and 60 degree wedges EXO7 putter MAX grip Pro V1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adiogolf Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 I've been rebuilding my bag over the last year. Always played a 3-hybrid during my time in high-school and college golf, didn't use it often but appreciated the versatility it provided in deep rough situations. Now, i've become way more fond of a 5-wood in place of the 3-H. My launch angle is slighter higher, adds more spin and provides a softer and steeper descent into the greens to stop close. This is incredibly beneficial to me in long par-5 situations. Hope this helps your decision. ~Go Low & Stay Low. GPS111 and Tom Hall Jr 2 Quote What's in my C-130S Camo: |> Driver - ZX5 LS MkII 9.5° w. Diamana TB Series 60 S |> 3 Wood - TSR2 15° w. Fujikura Motore F1 X 7S |> 5 Wood - TSR2 18° w. Fujikura Motore F1 X 7S |> Irons - ZX5 MKII (4i-5i) + ZX7 MKII (6i-PW) w. KBS $-Taper 120 |> Wedges - (50.08F,54.12D,58.10S) w. KBS $-Taper 120 |> Putter - BB1-LN w. KBS GPS Tour Shaft |> Ball - Chrome Soft X |> Glove - Elite |> Grips - Golf Pride Tour Velvet Plus 4 |> Shoes - Hyperflex Carbon *If you need a fitting, visit Club Champion and use code HEWI1018 at checkout for 50% off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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