Javs Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 Found this article this morning. Personally, I carry three hybrids: 17 degree, 22 degree and 26 degree. Occasionally, I take out the 17 and 22 and just carry a 19 and 26 while inserting an extra wedge. I never carry a 5 wood. https://www.golfmonthly.com/gear/should-i-use-a-5-wood-or-3-hybrid?utm_term=CFEB69DA-8695-406A-822D-71925C4B6E39&lrh=afabd56f8788996dec1eed39e53e29756a4fe34c1aff9fa4fdfa9f254cbb042a&utm_campaign=075440B8-601C-4440-A9B1-8A7444061AA8&utm_medium=email&utm_content=D068104C-E249-461D-8C35-3B5B3BCD31A0&utm_source=SmartBrief Josh Parker, cksurfdude, puffler and 3 others 6 Quote Play like a champion today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyjudge Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 26 minutes ago, Javs said: Found this article this morning. Personally, I carry three hybrids: 17 degree, 22 degree and 26 degree. Occasionally, I take out the 17 and 22 and just carry a 19 and 26 while inserting an extra wedge. I never carry a 5 wood. https://www.golfmonthly.com/gear/should-i-use-a-5-wood-or-3-hybrid?utm_term=CFEB69DA-8695-406A-822D-71925C4B6E39&lrh=afabd56f8788996dec1eed39e53e29756a4fe34c1aff9fa4fdfa9f254cbb042a&utm_campaign=075440B8-601C-4440-A9B1-8A7444061AA8&utm_medium=email&utm_content=D068104C-E249-461D-8C35-3B5B3BCD31A0&utm_source=SmartBrief Depending on the course that I am playing, I carry either an 18* 5-wood (Tour Edge Exotics C723) or an 18* hybrid (Callaway Paradym X), never both. If I am gaming the 5-wood, I only have one hybrid in my bag most of the time (21* Sub 70 949x). The 5-wood is a better club for use from the tee, and I can turn the loft down to 17.25* and drop the 4- wood from my bag. I also like the 5- wood for 215-230 yard approach shots to long par-5 holes. My 18* Paradym X hybrid is better from the rough and is great when I want a steeper landing angle to stop the ball more quickly. It gives me roughly the same distance as the 5-wood, but I can more easily choke down on it if I want to get only 190-195 yards, which I find very difficult to do with my 5-wood. tdroma98, Josh Parker, Javs and 2 others 5 Quote DR - Callaway Paradym AI Smoke Max, Newton Motion 4-Dot shaft 4W - Titleist TSR2, Newton Motion 4-Dot FW shaft HYB - Sub 70 949X 21*, original HZRDUS Black 85-S shaft 7W (if played) - Titleist TSR, ACCRA TZ6 7S Irons - Cobra King Forged Tec X, KBS TGI graphite shafts Wedges - Edison 2.0, 47* (bent to 48*), 53* and 57* (bent to 58*), KBS TGI 100 Tour S Putter - Evnroll ER10 ""Outback” Mallet Ball - Maxfli Tour-X CG (2023) or Vice Pro Plus Bags - Vessel / Ghost stand bags Cart - MotoCaddy M7 Remote (without the remote) Spoiler Lots of short game practice has made this a strength; now the driver is causing problems! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyjudge Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 46 minutes ago, Javs said: Found this article this morning. Personally, I carry three hybrids: 17 degree, 22 degree and 26 degree. Occasionally, I take out the 17 and 22 and just carry a 19 and 26 while inserting an extra wedge. I never carry a 5 wood. https://www.golfmonthly.com/gear/should-i-use-a-5-wood-or-3-hybrid?utm_term=CFEB69DA-8695-406A-822D-71925C4B6E39&lrh=afabd56f8788996dec1eed39e53e29756a4fe34c1aff9fa4fdfa9f254cbb042a&utm_campaign=075440B8-601C-4440-A9B1-8A7444061AA8&utm_medium=email&utm_content=D068104C-E249-461D-8C35-3B5B3BCD31A0&utm_source=SmartBrief By the way, a “best of both worlds” option just might be the Callaway Apex UW (Utility Wood). buckpillar, cksurfdude, Javs and 2 others 5 Quote DR - Callaway Paradym AI Smoke Max, Newton Motion 4-Dot shaft 4W - Titleist TSR2, Newton Motion 4-Dot FW shaft HYB - Sub 70 949X 21*, original HZRDUS Black 85-S shaft 7W (if played) - Titleist TSR, ACCRA TZ6 7S Irons - Cobra King Forged Tec X, KBS TGI graphite shafts Wedges - Edison 2.0, 47* (bent to 48*), 53* and 57* (bent to 58*), KBS TGI 100 Tour S Putter - Evnroll ER10 ""Outback” Mallet Ball - Maxfli Tour-X CG (2023) or Vice Pro Plus Bags - Vessel / Ghost stand bags Cart - MotoCaddy M7 Remote (without the remote) Spoiler Lots of short game practice has made this a strength; now the driver is causing problems! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javs Posted June 20 Author Share Posted June 20 6 minutes ago, funkyjudge said: By the way, a “best of both worlds” option just might be the Callaway Apex UW (Utility Wood). Interesting thought actually. However, I do love the PXG hybrids I carry. I can hit them off the tee or from any lie. buckpillar, Josh Parker and cksurfdude 3 Quote Play like a champion today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Parker Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 I think both carry some weight behind them. I have switched things up this year at the top of the bag and I'm going to again when the mini driver arrives. Currently I have a 5w and 3 hybrid. I dropped my 4 iron as I never used it. I like carrying both because there are shots from rough or getting over a tree quick that the hybrid works better for and then from the tee or fairway the 5w works for the shot I want. I can choke down on the hybrid for gapping and land it soft where the 5w I can keep low and shape too. When the mini gets in, I will prob drop 5w and keep my 16.5 degree 4w in the bag as well as the 3 hybrid. buckpillar, Javs, Wib081 and 1 other 4 Quote Titleist GT3 11* Tensei 1k blue Titleist TSR2 4w 16* Titleist TSR2 5w 18.75* MKII ZX 5's (4-6) w/ KBS Tour V MKII ZX 7's (7-PW) w/ KBS Tour V Vokey SM9 Wedges 50* 54* 58* DF2.1 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC Golf Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 I have always had a 3 hybrid, but I tried a few 5 and 7 woods and they do offer some great options. Seriously thinking about putting a FW in the bag. It launches higher and seems to be just fine of the deck or in the rough. buckpillar, Josh Parker and cksurfdude 3 Quote TSR 3 9.0 Autoflex 405x - Official Tester 2024 TSi 3 15.0 GD Tour AD - DI 6S Stiff Utility 2 Iron 18.0 - Nippon NS Pro 650GH Stiff / TS3 21 Hybrid Tensei AV Blue 65 HY Stiff 4 - 9 101T Irons - KBS Tour Lite Stiff - Official Tester 2023 Vokey SM9 46 F - 10 BV105 Stiff Vokey SM9 52 F - 12 Nippon NS Pro 950 Stiff Vokey Forged (Japan) 56 M - 10 DG S200 MG3 60 - 12 - Nippon NS Modus3 Tour 105 Stiff Champions Choice Newport 2+ Button Back - 35” / Pistolini Plus Z-Star Diamond Players 4 bag Official Tester - 2021 & Current Club Sensor User Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_KFT Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 While I do not carry a 5w, I do have a 7w and it has been a fantastic club for me off the tee on long par 3s/short par 4s or any shot with a tight landing area, and have a 3h in the bag as well. I love the hybrid out of the rough. The head shape just gets through the grass better. I haven't honestly attempted many shots with my 7w out of rough just with a history of not hitting fairway woods well out of those lies. Each club serves a purpose and while there is probably some overlap with the two in terms of when I can use them, I like having the option. Wib081, buckpillar, jbern and 4 others 6 1 Quote Driver: GT3 9|Tour AD-UB 6S (testing in progress) Fairways: GT2 15 & 18|Tour AD-UB 7S (testing in progress) | Aerojet Max 7|Kai'Li White 70X Hybrid: King TEC 3H|MCA MMT 85g Stiff Irons: Aerojet 6-GW|KBS $-taper Lite Stiff Wedges: Vokey SM10 52.12F|56.12D|True Temper Vokey Wedge Flex Putter: Super Select Newport 2.0 Ball: Tour & ProV1 #LeftyGang Titleist GT Long Game Test (Link Here) Cobra 50th Anniversary Member Special Challenge (link here) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Dawes Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 I just got the AI Smoke hybrid and it is the first one that I feel I hit well. I was on team 5w and 7w before that. I am trying to work this out myself still and trying to find how I can gap them along with my 4i. I originally went with a 5 and 7w but got rid of the 7w as I had a better gap with a lofted up 3h. I like to tinker so I have found having a 5w and a 3h that I can adjust lofts on has let me space them out better and will probably end up taking the 4i out of the bag tdroma98, buckpillar, jbern and 2 others 5 Quote Patrick Dawes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete1276 Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 (edited) I have a 5-wood and a 3-iron that I switch between. They both have similar lofts, but the primary difference is that the 5-wood has a higher launch and is easier to hit out of the rough. I use this club in wet conditions and situations where the rough is a little thicker. The 3-iron is my go to club in dry conditions and when it's windy. It's nice to be able to have the 3-iron fly a little lower, then run on the dry fairways. It's also a little easier to keep it lower on those windy days. I've tried hybrids in the past, but in my opinion, they're too easy to hook. I have struggled to find one that fits me well. My "5-wood" is actually the Callaway UW which is somewhere between a true 5-wood and a hybrid. I do like these clubs, they're about as close to a hybrid as I have found that works well for me. Edited June 20 by pete1276 tdroma98, cksurfdude, jbern and 2 others 5 Quote ST-X 230 Driver, 9.5°, Fujikura Ventus Red TR, 7-X (currently testing and reviewing Graphics Design Tour AD IZ 7-X) Qi10 Tour Fairway, 15°, Accra FX 2.0 370 M4 MP-20 HMB, 3-4 Iron, Graphic Design Tour AD-95, X-Flex MP-20, MMC, 5 Iron-PW, Nippon Modus 2.0 Tour 120, S-Flex T-24, 50°, 55°, 60° Wedges, KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 115 M.Craft II Pro V1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordchamp_golfs Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 About the same!!! Depending on the course, I’ll drop all fairway woods for hybrids if there is heavy rough etc. jbern, cksurfdude, buckpillar and 2 others 5 Quote Plumber by day golf hack by night. Got over several surgeries and am searching for my swing again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckpillar Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 I prefer the 5wood, hybrids are ok but not a big fan, tried several and it didn't fit my eye. I used to have the Callaway Jailbreak hybrid, think I hit it twice and traded it in. I have the Taylormade Stealth 5w in the bag. RetiredBoomer, jbern, tdroma98 and 1 other 4 Quote Jeff "PUTSO" Pillar buckpillar@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67BUDFAN Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 (edited) Starting out over 50 years ago my woods were a driver, 2 and 4 wood (loved my 2 wood). I then carried a 3 and 5 wood for years and grew to love them as well. As my distance has shortened a bit and I am learning to care more about accuracy than distance, I have switched out my 5 wood for the more versatile for me 2 hybrid. Also put a 4 hybrid in my bag for distances between my 2 hybrid and my 5 iron, and also for different shot making. Edited June 20 by 67BUDFAN changed description cksurfdude, fozcycle, buckpillar and 3 others 5 1 Quote Driver - Stealth HZRDUS Smoke iM 60s graphite 3 wood - Callaway Epic Speed Project X HZRDUS Smoke iM10 70s 2 (17 degree), 4 (21 degree) Hybrids - Callaway Apex 21 Mitsubishi MMT 70s graphite 5-AW - Callaway Apex 21 Mitsubishi MMT 95s graphite 52, 56 - Cleveland RTX RIP Spinner Putter - Taylormade Rossa Monte Carlo Redline ProVI and Callaway Chrome Soft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetiredBoomer Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 In my experience, some players hit hybrids well and some don't. I suspect that it's less biomechanical and more mental. It's hard to hit a club that doesn't look right to your head. [That's why I can't hit a 460cc driver or an offset putter.] I'm one of the latter. Lofted wood shots from my 18 and my 23 just jump in the air, while a shot with a shorter shafted long iron or hybrid requires more work and a more perfect hit. The shorter shaft is good for accuracy, but I go to a driving iron for that. In such instances, I'm more afraid of the skinny landing area than the length of the hole. jbern, tdroma98, cksurfdude and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrokerAce Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 I have both - 24* hybrid and 18* 5 wood... sometimes swap out the 24* with a 5 iron. cksurfdude, tdroma98, jbern and 2 others 5 Quote Driver- Titleist TSR3 10* Woods- Cobra LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19* Irons- Titleist 718 AP2 (5i-50*) Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58) Putter- Wilson Infinite Grant Park Ball- Maxfli Tour X Buggy- Motocaddy M7 GPS Remote Electric Caddy Bag- Motocaddy Dry-Series Proudly testing for 2024: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyjudge Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 2 hours ago, Javs said: Interesting thought actually. However, I do love the PXG hybrids I carry. I can hit them off the tee or from any lie. I am sure that you could easily do the same with the Apex UWs. buckpillar, RMarx_Golf, cksurfdude and 2 others 5 Quote DR - Callaway Paradym AI Smoke Max, Newton Motion 4-Dot shaft 4W - Titleist TSR2, Newton Motion 4-Dot FW shaft HYB - Sub 70 949X 21*, original HZRDUS Black 85-S shaft 7W (if played) - Titleist TSR, ACCRA TZ6 7S Irons - Cobra King Forged Tec X, KBS TGI graphite shafts Wedges - Edison 2.0, 47* (bent to 48*), 53* and 57* (bent to 58*), KBS TGI 100 Tour S Putter - Evnroll ER10 ""Outback” Mallet Ball - Maxfli Tour-X CG (2023) or Vice Pro Plus Bags - Vessel / Ghost stand bags Cart - MotoCaddy M7 Remote (without the remote) Spoiler Lots of short game practice has made this a strength; now the driver is causing problems! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agram57 Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 I carry a 4 and 5 hybrid and a 5 wood, I hit all of them pretty well but I prefer the hybrids. I just feel like I hit the center of the face better. Neither of my hybrids go as far as the 5 wood. I have never tried a 3 hybrid. I agree that the hybrids seem to go thru rough better than the woods. cksurfdude, tdroma98 and buckpillar 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdroma98 Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 @Javs good article on the 5w vs the hybrid. I'm actually experimenting with this 5 wood & hybrid selection now. I worked backward off my 5-iron distance, in selecting the Hybrids. I ditched my 5w, a Callaway Rzr Blk 19 degree, replacing it with a Titleist TS2 19-degree Hybrid. Then, changed the 19-degree setting making it 1 degree stronger to 18-degrees. With the 3 hybrid club, I'm hitting it further than the 5 wood (at times 20 yds further off the deck & as much as 35 yds further off the tee). Because of how well I'm hitting the 3-Hybrid at the stronger 18-degree setting, I removed my Callaway Mavrik 3-wood - 15-degree. Then I picked up a used Titleist 4 hybrid - 21 degree - TS2 with a Tensei 65-gram stiff shaft. My friend couldn't hit it, so I traded a Vokey SM9 wedge for it. Not done yet, I also have a 21-degree Callaway Apex hybrid (which I love), I turned it 1 degree weaker, to 22 degrees. I find the hybrids easier to hit and I like the yardages with each club. I made these changes since purchasing new Irons - Titleist T200 6i-PW and Titleist T350 5i. T350 5 iron yardage is good from 180-190yds. 22-degree Callaway Apex hybrid - 190 to 205 yds. 21-degree TS2 Hybrid - 200 to 215 yds 18 degree TS2 Hybrid - 220 to 235 yds. At some point, I may change to a 4 wood - 16 degree. But not sure which Hybrid will be the victim. Willie T, Javs, cksurfdude and 2 others 2 1 2 Quote Titleist T200 Irons - 5i thru Gap Wedge - Stiff AMT Black Callaway PARADYM X 9.0 with Hazrdous X Black 6.0 Stiff Shaft Fairway Woods: Callaway Maverick 3W & RazrX Black 5W - Stiff Flex Rescue: Apex 4 (22 degree )- Recoil 75H stiff flex Wedges: Titleist SM8 - 54 (D Grind) wedge flex; SM8 58(M grind) wedge flex Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom X5.5 Ball: Titleist ProV1 Handicap: 0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iron Man Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 3 hours ago, Javs said: Found this article this morning. Personally, I carry three hybrids: 17 degree, 22 degree and 26 degree. Occasionally, I take out the 17 and 22 and just carry a 19 and 26 while inserting an extra wedge. I never carry a 5 wood. https://www.golfmonthly.com/gear/should-i-use-a-5-wood-or-3-hybrid?utm_term=CFEB69DA-8695-406A-822D-71925C4B6E39&lrh=afabd56f8788996dec1eed39e53e29756a4fe34c1aff9fa4fdfa9f254cbb042a&utm_campaign=075440B8-601C-4440-A9B1-8A7444061AA8&utm_medium=email&utm_content=D068104C-E249-461D-8C35-3B5B3BCD31A0&utm_source=SmartBrief I used to play a 5 wood, 7 wood, and 9 wood with my best success come with my 23 degree Powerbilt 7 wood. Since I played hybrids, I feel more comfortable playing them. I added a 4 hybrid and I know it will bridge the gap between thar hybrid and my 4 iron. cksurfdude, fozcycle, Javs and 1 other 3 1 Quote Cobra Radspeed 10.5 std driver F9 14.5 std 3 wood, 3 hybrid 19 degrees Speedzone 4 hybrid 21 degrees F9 4-7, SW (UST mamiya recoil f3) Speedzone 5, 8-GW ( UST mamiya recoil F4) Adams Super S putter Cobra stand bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy_Oz Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 I carry a 3 hybrid (delofted to 18*) and 7-wood (21*). The gapping works for me between 3W and 5i (23.5*). I really like how the 7-wood launches out of rough and I can play lower 5-wood like shots as needed. I've toyed with different hybrids and woods, but this works for me. The 18* hybrid is great off the tee as a fairway finder or for recovery shots I need to keep low. I don't hit it off the fairway or out of rough very often as the 7W gets me where I want to be. cksurfdude, Javs, Josh Parker and 2 others 5 Quote 2024 WITB: Driver: Ai Smoke Max 9* (@8*) w. Denali 60g 6.5 FW woods: TSR2+ 13* '2W' w. Mitsubishi Tensei White 75X & TSR2 21* 7W w. Mitsubishi Tensei White 75X Hybrid: Stealth+ 3H (@18*) w. Project X Hzrdus Smoke RDX Red 80/6.5 Irons: 5i-PW: '17 P790 w. KBS Tour C-Taper Lite 115X (Currently Testing: 4i-PW: 2024 P770 w. Project X T Rifle 6.0 (+1/4")) Wedges: 50/09 MG4; 56/12 MG4TW Raw; SM9 60/04L Putter: Phantom X7 Ball: TP5x // Chrome Tour // Maxfli Tour X Other: . Gogogo Sport V-Pro rangefinder; Woode Hybrid Stand Bag; Nitron push cart. 2024 Tests: Callaway Whitebox Test- Chrome Tour & Tour X Balls 2024 Sqairz Velo Shoe 2024 Taylormade P770 Irons (ongoing) "...pray that there's intelligent life somewhere up in space, 'cause there's bugger all down here on Earth!"- Eric Idle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Hedrick Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 I have a 5 wood and am very happy with it. I also have a 3 hybrid, but not so happy with that. My 5 wood launches high and I get the distance I want out of it. I do struggle with my hybrid, but I feel I just need to work with it more. jbern, buckpillar, Josh Parker and 2 others 5 Quote Bag C130, 14 way Cart Bag Driver TSR1 Fairway. Halo XL Hy-Wood 4+ Fairway GBB Epic 5 Hybrid Epic Flash 3H Irons Launcher HB, 4 through PW Wedges CBX2 - 54 degree, CBX Zipcore 52 degree Putter Seemore Si1 Putter Ball Titleist pro v1x Other Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdwolf Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 As I have gotten older, I have struggled with my 3 wood and long irons (2,3,and 4). So I made the switch to a 5W and a Smoke AI 7w. They have replaced my 3W and long irons. The 7w is also very versatile, I use it as my trouble club, low under trees, and other nasty places. I have even started using it when off the green as my bump and run club. Josh Parker, cksurfdude and buckpillar 3 Quote FAW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67BUDFAN Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 I totally get what many say about the importance of the "look" of the club at address, and while I had tried hybrids throughout the years, I always went back to my Titleist 5 wood as I preferred its classic teardrop shape. I decided after my clubs were stolen to give the Callaway Apex 21 hybrids (2 and 4) a try as a buddy who knows my game well told me he thought I would love the MMT graphite shafts. I also bought the Apex 21 irons, and while the different look of the hybrid heads and slightly softer feel of graphite shafts took a bit of getting used to, my buddy was right as their consistent distance and accuracy have convinced me that I made the right choice for my game. jbern, Josh Parker, buckpillar and 2 others 5 Quote Driver - Stealth HZRDUS Smoke iM 60s graphite 3 wood - Callaway Epic Speed Project X HZRDUS Smoke iM10 70s 2 (17 degree), 4 (21 degree) Hybrids - Callaway Apex 21 Mitsubishi MMT 70s graphite 5-AW - Callaway Apex 21 Mitsubishi MMT 95s graphite 52, 56 - Cleveland RTX RIP Spinner Putter - Taylormade Rossa Monte Carlo Redline ProVI and Callaway Chrome Soft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbern Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 I have a 5W and a 4hy and the gapping seems to be pretty nice. I do like the look of the 5W better, which is really the only reason I'd like to try a 7W to replace the 4hy, but I just hit the 4hy so straight. The look of the PXG hybrids gives me a lot of confidence and they're good out of almost any lie. Maybe I should consider swapping the 5W for a 3hy or 2hy instead of going with the 7W... Josh Parker, cksurfdude and buckpillar 3 Quote WITB (link to detailed post here): Driver: LTDx 9* (ProjectX BlueSmoke Stiff) Fairway metals: 3W TSR2 14.25* (ProjectX BlueSmoke Stiff) | 5W Gen4 0341XF (Mitsubishi Tensei Blue 75 S) Hybrid: 4H Gen4 0317XF (Mitsubishi Tensei Blue 75HY S) Irons: 659 CB 5-AW (Project X Rifle 6.0) Wedges: 286 54* & 58* (KBS Tour 120 S) Putter: DF3 OFFICIAL MEMBER REVIEW HERE ‘24 Ball: pro drip: red & blue | Tour S Pushcart: 4.0 | '23 MGS Clicgear 4.0 Pushcart Tester | Link here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golf2Much Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 Since one might say I'm distance challenged. Par fours are typically driver, fairway wood, chip/pitch and putt. Looking at the last 10 rounds of my Shot Scope data, I had 241 approach shots. Slightly more than half (52%) were with fairway woods or my one 5 hybrid. The rest were iron shots (7-sand wedge). The percentage of approach shots (of the total approach shots) were as follows: 3 wood=11%, 5 wood=36%, 7 wood=6% and 26 degree hybrid 6%. From this, you can see that I rely heavily on my five wood! When I say 5 wood, it's really a Callaway Epic GBB Heavenwood. I deloft it to 18 degrees (consistent with the comparable 5 wood). I tend to like the Heavenwood's slightly longer shaft and larger head versus the Callaway 5 wood. When I reach into my bag and pull that club out, I'm confident that I can make solid contact and hit the right location necessary to ensure a high percentage next shot. Josh Parker, buckpillar, Javs and 1 other 4 Quote Ping G430 Max driver 10.5 degrees with an Alta Quick45 gram senior shaft Callaway Epic 3 wood, Project X Evenflow Green 45 gram senior shaft Callaway GBB Epic Heavenwood, with a Mitsubishi Diamana 50 gram senior shaft Ping G 20.5 degree 7 wood, with a stock Alta 65 gram senior shaft Ping G 26 degree hybrid, stock Alta 65 gram senior shaft Callaway Paradym X irons, 7-AW with Aldila Ascent Blue 50 graphite shafts Edison wedges: 50, 55 and 60 degree, KBS Tour Graphite A flex shafts Putters: L.A.B. Direct Force 2.1 putter, 34.5" long, 67 degrees lie MSG Tester: Shot Scope LX+ Rangefinder MGS Tester: Callaway Paradym X Irons MSG Tester: Titleist Long Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cksurfdude Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 I've gone back and forth over the years between woods and hybrids - last year added a 5W and I really wanted to love it .. and I did .. buuuut it was too rare when I would actually use it.... I'm kinda short, only 5' 7" (barely), and it had to be a perfect lie in the fairway for me to pull it out, otherwise I'd be going to a hybrid (4h). I used to carry a 3H and after deciding to give up the 5W saw a King Tec 3H on sale .. h6ave it a go .. and it is now very firmly planted in the bag! Javs, Josh Parker and buckpillar 3 Quote WITB of an "aspiring" play-ah ... Driver...Callaway Paradym AI Smoke Max (Grafalloy ProLaunch Blue 45/A) 3H...Cobra King Tec (MMT 70/R) 7W...Tour Edge Exotics EXS (Tensei CK Blue 50/R) 4H...Callaway Epic Super Hybrid (Recoil ZT9 F3) 5H...Callaway Big Bertha '19 (Recoil 460 ESX F3) 6i-GW...Sub 70 699 V2 (Recoil 660 F3) SW, LW...Mizuno ES21 54-08, 60-06 (KBS Hi Rev 2.0) Putter...MLA Tour XDream or EvnRoll ER5 ...all in a Bag Boy hybrid bag on an MGI Zip Navigator. ..ball often, not always, MaxFli Tour. Or "found" Pro V1. Forum Member tester for the Paradym X driver (2023) Forum Member tester for the ExPutt Putting Simulator (2020) Other tests: MLA putter; Cleveland Hi Bore driver; Ben Hogan hybrids. For Sale in Classifieds: SkyTrak home launch monitor in excellent condition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolter1 Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 If I am playing a course that I know needs a 5 wood off the tee, especially if it calls for a draw, then I carrry one but other than that a 3 or 4 hybrid is good enough for me. Josh Parker, Javs and buckpillar 3 Quote Driver: Ping G430 Max 10.5 Fairway Woods: Ping SFT G425 3-5 Hybrid Ping G410 4H Irons Ping G425 5-LW Putter: Ping Anser 2 Ball: Titleist Tour Speed/AVX Bag: Titleist All shafts are Ping's CB Alta, Regular in Woods and Hybrids, Stiff in the irons ( I just like these shafts and never saw a reason to look for others) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javs Posted June 23 Author Share Posted June 23 On 6/21/2024 at 8:41 AM, jbern said: I have a 5W and a 4hy and the gapping seems to be pretty nice. I do like the look of the 5W better, which is really the only reason I'd like to try a 7W to replace the 4hy, but I just hit the 4hy so straight. The look of the PXG hybrids gives me a lot of confidence and they're good out of almost any lie. Maybe I should consider swapping the 5W for a 3hy or 2hy instead of going with the 7W... I also love the PXG hybrids. I carry a 2,4, and 5. I also have a 3 in the closet that occasionally goes in the bag and I take out the 2 and 4. On those rare occasions I’m adding another wedge or 5 wood. Josh Parker, buckpillar and jbern 1 1 1 Quote Play like a champion today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbern Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 8 minutes ago, Javs said: I also love the PXG hybrids. I carry a 2,4, and 5. I also have a 3 in the closet that occasionally goes in the bag and I take out the 2 and 4. On those rare occasions I’m adding another wedge or 5 wood. I used to swap in a 2i and 3i for my 5W and 4hy when I was playing in high winds, but the 5W and 4hy are just so much easier to hit consistently decent shots. I find they can still be hit somewhat low if playing in a lot of wind, so the 2i and 3i just became obsolete for me. buckpillar, Josh Parker and Javs 3 Quote WITB (link to detailed post here): Driver: LTDx 9* (ProjectX BlueSmoke Stiff) Fairway metals: 3W TSR2 14.25* (ProjectX BlueSmoke Stiff) | 5W Gen4 0341XF (Mitsubishi Tensei Blue 75 S) Hybrid: 4H Gen4 0317XF (Mitsubishi Tensei Blue 75HY S) Irons: 659 CB 5-AW (Project X Rifle 6.0) Wedges: 286 54* & 58* (KBS Tour 120 S) Putter: DF3 OFFICIAL MEMBER REVIEW HERE ‘24 Ball: pro drip: red & blue | Tour S Pushcart: 4.0 | '23 MGS Clicgear 4.0 Pushcart Tester | Link here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javs Posted June 24 Author Share Posted June 24 (edited) On 6/20/2024 at 1:26 PM, tdroma98 said: @Javs good article on the 5w vs the hybrid. I'm actually experimenting with this 5 wood & hybrid selection now. I worked backward off my 5-iron distance, in selecting the Hybrids. I ditched my 5w, a Callaway Rzr Blk 19 degree, replacing it with a Titleist TS2 19-degree Hybrid. Then, changed the 19-degree setting making it 1 degree stronger to 18-degrees. With the 3 hybrid club, I'm hitting it further than the 5 wood (at times 20 yds further off the deck & as much as 35 yds further off the tee). Because of how well I'm hitting the 3-Hybrid at the stronger 18-degree setting, I removed my Callaway Mavrik 3-wood - 15-degree. Then I picked up a used Titleist 4 hybrid - 21 degree - TS2 with a Tensei 65-gram stiff shaft. My friend couldn't hit it, so I traded a Vokey SM9 wedge for it. Not done yet, I also have a 21-degree Callaway Apex hybrid (which I love), I turned it 1 degree weaker, to 22 degrees. I find the hybrids easier to hit and I like the yardages with each club. I made these changes since purchasing new Irons - Titleist T200 6i-PW and Titleist T350 5i. T350 5 iron yardage is good from 180-190yds. 22-degree Callaway Apex hybrid - 190 to 205 yds. 21-degree TS2 Hybrid - 200 to 215 yds 18 degree TS2 Hybrid - 220 to 235 yds. At some point, I may change to a 4 wood - 16 degree. But not sure which Hybrid will be the victim. Sounds like you experimented and found a couple winners! Love when a plan comes together!! Also, by your handicap you are a heck of a player! Edited June 24 by Javs tdroma98 1 Quote Play like a champion today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteddyGolf Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 I am not a fan of either. I prefer a 4 iron which I can control much better. Buuuuuut if I had to pick one over the other I would say the Hybrid. I would most likely not use it but maybe twice in the round. I hit my 3 woods pretty well so a 5 wood is a bit redundant for my gaps. tdroma98 1 Quote Miura MB 502 Irons ping G400 Driver Cobra F7 3 wood Mizuno putter Mizuno Wedges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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