Finishing my bag

[Back9Scott]

Hello everyone, 

 

 

im just wondering what your thoughts are on either a fairway wood or a hybrid ? 
 

Currently a 15 handicap with good ball striking on my irons but less than average striking on my driver. If my driver isn’t hitting well I’ll always go to my 5 iron which I hit roughly 210 consistently. 
 

conditions here are very soupy for most of the season but peak summer is very dry. 
 

any suggestions on good hybrids or fairway woods to give a shot ? 
 

thanks 

[revkev]

You're going to learn everyone's favorite fairway wood, hybrid or long iron substitute - unfortunately their favorite may not work for you.  I'd highly recommend that you consider a lesson focusing on driver - if you know of a good teacher - or that you go get fit for driver if you aren't already fit - you may find that's the best solution.  

 

Good luck.  

[Josh Parker]

I guess the better question would be, are you hitting out of the fairway or rough more with these longer clubs?  

As someone who has struggled with driver, a hybrid worked better for me and gave me a club from any longer grass.  

[Brycwade]

As others have said, there are a number of ways to fill out your bag. Only one of those ways will optimize your game. I would go to a fitter and focus on your driver and the fairway wood/hybrid question. An issue you might run into is trying to simulate the soupy conditions you mentioned prevail in your area. That could have a big impact on whether a fairway wood or hybrid makes more sense. Either way, enjoy the ride! its always fun tinkering with what should go in the bag.

[Back9Scott]

5 hours ago, Josh Parker said:

I guess the better question would be, are you hitting out of the fairway or rough more with these longer clubs?  

As someone who has struggled with driver, a hybrid worked better for me and gave me a club from any longer grass. 

5 hours ago, Brycwade said:

As others have said, there are a number of ways to fill out your bag. Only one of those ways will optimize your game. I would go to a fitter and focus on your driver and the fairway wood/hybrid question. An issue you might run into is trying to simulate the soupy conditions you mentioned prevail in your area. That could have a big impact on whether a fairway wood or hybrid makes more sense. Either way, enjoy the ride! its always fun tinkering with what should go in the bag.

Thanks! 

6 hours ago, revkev said:

You're going to learn everyone's favorite fairway wood, hybrid or long iron substitute - unfortunately their favorite may not work for you.  I'd highly recommend that you consider a lesson focusing on driver - if you know of a good teacher - or that you go get fit for driver if you aren't already fit - you may find that's the best solution.  

 

Good luck.  

Yes thank you! I do have someone in mind to get a few lessons with. Great idea! 

[revkev]

On 2/27/2024 at 5:49 PM, Back9Scott said:

Yes thank you! I do have someone in mind to get a few lessons with. Great idea! 

Its a cheaper option than buying a new club.   

 

Good luck and let us know if it helps. 

[Back9Scott]

22 hours ago, revkev said:

Its a cheaper option than buying a new club.   

 

Good luck and let us know if it helps. 

One session in and I gained 15 yards off the tee and much better dispersion! 

[revkev]

22 hours ago, Back9Scott said:

One session in and I gained 15 yards off the tee and much better dispersion! 

That's awesome - don't get discouraged if that doesn't hold on the course - just stick with what worked in the lesson - it takes a while for it to feel natural and under a little pressure it's easy to forget.  (that advice is meant for me, too - I recently had a lesson that really helped but it also feels a bit unnatural and at times I'm reverting)

[Back9Scott]

52 minutes ago, revkev said:

That's awesome - don't get discouraged if that doesn't hold on the course - just stick with what worked in the lesson - it takes a while for it to feel natural and under a little pressure it's easy to forget.  (that advice is meant for me, too - I recently had a lesson that really helped but it also feels a bit unnatural and at times I'm reverting)

Was very interesting! Simple change in the take away. 
 

I got a notebook the other day to help with swing thoughts and reminders. Thanks for the encouragement!