Matt, Love your videos. Had this dilemma a while back. A friend and I were playing the same 5Ws. He bought a new set and gave me his 5W. I love the profile of my 5W and struggled with the hybrid setup. So, I decided to cut down the other 5W to hybrid length and weight it to suit my specs with a bit of lead tape. I have been loving it ever since. My buddy calls it the "frankenwood". I wouldn't leave home without it. Keep up the good work.

Hybrid.. I can’t hit woods off the deck reliably.. hybrids are so much more forgiving IMO.

@pvc3179

Жыл бұрын

I recently took out my 3 wood, 3,4 & 5 irons. I’m now playing with a 3,4 & 5 hybrids. I only have 12 clubs in the bag & I’m playing the best golf I’ve ever played.

@Tony-zx8ju

Жыл бұрын

@@pvc3179 same

@wmcmick

Жыл бұрын

Same here! I also use my 3 hybrid from the tee instead of a driver, I sacrifice some distance for needing to take less reliefs

@jrg1120

Жыл бұрын

Oddly enough I play off 12 and I hit a fairway wood better than any club in my bag. I hate hybrids, but I need a 4 hybrid for a 3 iron replacement then next club is 3 wood. I might go heavenwood or 9 wood next year?

@JH-zn9tc

Жыл бұрын

5 wood is way more reliable for me than a 3H...

My google search this morning “hybrid vs woods” you literally read my mind with every video! Last one I was considering a new driver shaft…. You’re on it man!

Great video, I have experienced this issue with my clubs. However, I have found the hybrid to be the club I automatically chose when hitting out of the rough, because it has the smaller club head and gets through the rough a lot better.

I used to have hybrids in my bag. Now I have 5W and 7W. Hit them better. I have non tapered grips so if I need to choke down, there is no change of feel in the grip.

@-ram-m2664

Жыл бұрын

cool idea.

Recently exchanged my hybrid for a 7 wood and I couldn’t have made a better decision the 7 wood is so much easier to hit and it is way better to hit onto greens.

@Drycleanerguy

7 ай бұрын

Buying a hybrid because "everyone else loves them" was the worst decision I ever made. Replacing it wit a 7 wood was the best decision. I agree, it's much easier to hit, and it is great to hit at greens. I love when I have 170 to the green.

@kirkmichael5468

5 ай бұрын

Just did the opposite. I prefer a hybrid over a 7 wood. Actually hit it farther and better dispersion. I was wild with my 7wood

@Drycleanerguy

4 ай бұрын

@@kirkmichael5468 Just goes to show that we are all different. Using ShotScope data from 2023, I just compared my average distance to my "performance" distance (i.e. average of shots excluding horrible ones). A club that I hit inconsistently would have an average well under the performance distance as there would be a lot of horrible shots. For me, at the top it is Driver 88%, 7W 87%, 9i 86%, and 3W 85%. At the bottom is it 21 Hybrid 76%, 5i 79%, 3i 82%. Another stat, % of time hitting the green from 150-175 yards, at the top is 7W at 28%, 5 iron 27%, 3W 20%, 5W 19%, 3 iron 13%, and 21 Hybrid at 12%. So, I hit the green over twice as often with the 7W compared to the hybrid.

Great input there Matt. I have an adjustable 4 hybrid Taylormade M1 and a good old Nickent 3f/w which is like a lower lofted 7 wood basically. The 4 replaced my 3 hybrid and 4 iron as I can get the same distances as both from one club with softer landings, anywhere from 200 to 220 if I need it! The Nickent goes 225 to 240 for me depending on shot type and is very workable. This all allowed an extra wdge in the bag.

I may be wrong but having just purchased a Maverik 3 wood with 15 degrees of loft I believe the 5 wood you are using may have18 degrees of loft. Always look forward to watching your videos always helpful and informative.

@LemThurdy420

Жыл бұрын

It says 18 degrees right on the club, he was confused this day

Great video! I like the variety of shots tested with each club - makes sense. I've not tested my clubs that way and am now anxious to do some similar tests. Love your video's Matt. Your advice has helped me with my game and have really become a fan of yours! Keep it up!

Great video. Thank you. I’m a 48 year old male, currently with a handicap of 6 ( it blew out due to Covid and courses being closed in Australia). Recently, I’ve changed clubs as an update and to swap out my 4 and 5 irons with 4 and 5 Hybrids. Have driver, 3 and 5 wood. The 5 wood is used for me in slightly different areas than the Hybrids. The main area is when the ball is basically in the middle of the fairway, the Hybrids when off. Much easier to hit consistently than a 4 or 5 iron. As they are different clubs.

I could never hit fairway woods consistently until I put the 3 and 7 Callaway Mavrick Max woods in my bag. They have revolutionised my game. However, there are a couple of long par 3's at my club with a long carry so in the winter put my hybrid in my bag, so for me I am seasonal depending on the weather As ever great video

I carry a 5 wood for the consistent 215-225 I get but it can be tough to hit for me when the grass is thick. My 3 hybrid is good for 200 and I can hit it out of the rough much better and it just feels safer when I’m squeezing a few extra yards out of it. Plus when I punch out of trees I use the hybrid again. I carry 4 wedges as well but no 4 iron in my bag.

Good choice MRSG, I love the 5 wood for high and low shots and I use it instead of my 3 wood when down wind, plus the fact that you can choke up on it to add 3 more distance changes with a nice soft landing ability. I would dump my 3 wood except for the fact that I use the penetrating flight of it for narrow holes when I must find the fairway and let it run. PS - I've already removed my 3 & 4 irons, as I've gone with a 4 & 5 hybrids in their place, because they are much better out of the rough.

Excellent video Matt with valuable information regarding clubbing ones bag. Because of the drought conditions and water allowances in Southern California right now causing very thin fairways, I have elected to take the 3 wood out of my bag. I am now using a 5 fairway wood and a 3 hybrid for my fairway shots. As a senior, I'm not really giving up that much distance by the removal and my consistency has improved. So, my bag is now down to 12 clubs.

I got rid of my 3 wood and added a 5 wood, best decision I ever made. Now, I have both a 5 wood and 3 hybrid which some might say is a waste of space because the yardages are almost the same but I love it. My 5 wood is great off the tee and fairway. The 3 hybrid is going about the same distance but it launches great out of the rough. Basically I use my 5 wood when I have a clean lie and my 3 hybrid is the rough “get out of jail” card. Also, my 5 wood is great for high launch but if I need to keep the ball down for a punch or out of the wind I grab the 3 hybrid.

@jeffbanfieldsflwr3537

Жыл бұрын

I have a 7 wood and a 3 hybrid, love them both.

@GOLF_GUNS_GIRLS

11 ай бұрын

whats ur lofts on the 3 and 5?

@snookman9920

8 ай бұрын

Nice input. I've gone driver, 4W and 3h.

@anthonyhewat9254

4 ай бұрын

I have taken my 14 degree three wood and adjusted it up by two degrees so it effectively bridges half way to a 5 wood. Then a hybrid around 20 degrees and 5 iron and 4 wedges. Hybrid from the rough and downwind.

Great information. I was fit with Tour Edge hl that set has no 3 wood but 5 wood and 5 hybred . I love them. Thanks

5 woods seem to be making a comeback. What's really ironic is i recently replaced my hybrids for Srixon driving irons. I love those clubs; they have so much distance and miss hits still give you a tight dispersion with the gearing affect being minimized. I am considering replacing my 3 wood with a 5. I just have not hit it well the last few years.

Cool video… I learned a good bit. Ordered a 7 wood last week and should be here soon, can’t wait to try it vs my Mavrik Pro hybrid

I had an older 5 wood which I replaced with a 3hybrid which had the same 19°degrees of loft. And I have to say since the 3 hybrid is much newer with better technology than the 5 wood I have found it to be easier to hit and for my club way better. I have a similar setup as you Driver, 3Wood 4-9, Pw,GW,LW and putter. So far I haven't regretted it!!

I have a 5W (18deg) and 4H (22deg). Wasn’t able to hit the 3W well off the deck when trying out the clubs so I skipped it. Been thinking about adding it back now that I’m improving my swing. And could always just use the 3W as a tee club if need be

I just put back in my bag an old 5w. I love it. High soft landers from 240/250. I play D,3w,5w,4h,5i…. I also ditched my 4 iron for a 4H for high density rough, punch shots, low rollers and when I don’t care the yardage after it lands. Love both of them even though the 4h can roll out to the same yardage as the 5w or even more. My 5i is my 210-220 club, so there is a gap, but if I choke down on the 5w with a smooth swing it is easier to play and stop a ball on 230-240 than I ever was with my 4i and 3i.

I've actually been playing the Cleveland Launcher XL Halo 3 hybrid. Dumb name but great club. It truly splits the difference between these two options. 18º of loft, same as a 5-wood, but a large head that feels more fairway-wood like and suits my eye nicely at address. Launches high (as you would expect from the name), very easy to hit, and doesn't have the extreme hook miss that I get with most hybrids. The larger size of the head is just very stable. Not as long as 5-wood due to the shorter shaft, but more accurate.

Driver, 5w, 3i down. 5w set at 16.5 is nearly as long as my former 3w but lunches higher and lands softer, but I can also hit it lower for more run out if needed. Hybrids almost always go left for me. I also still like long irons and hit them well.

The lower my handicap the more I am preferring metal woods to hybrids. It is not that the hybrid is bad, it is just more versatile to have a 5 wood imo. If I try to crank a hyrid it is pretty much a big draw/hook, where as a 5w I can fade or draw. Also, I used to punch out with my 3H, now I actually use a 3W and it is amazing, gif it a try, super low shot that runs for miles. I am actually thinking of getting a driving iron and ditching the 3W now though.

Love your show , you have improved my scoring with all your tips and info. Also where do I purchase the golf screen you hit into. Keep it up for us

I carry D ,5W, 7W and 5H. 5 and 7W are my go to clubs for many second shots. 5H is easier and more reliable getting out of rough and fluffy lies. But I’m considering adding a 4H for little more distance out of that rough and fluff.

I have those exact 2 clubs in my bag. I recently ditched my 60 degree to fill the gap between my 5W and 4I with the 3 hybrid. However, I seem to hook the hybrid too much. Need some range time to dial it in. I also top the hybrid way too much. To me, and my game, the 3W isn't that important. Thats just me though. Matt.....you are AMAZING!!! Love everything you put out there for us. THANK YOU!!!

I’m unorthodox and have both 3,5 wood and 3-5 hybrid and I love it hybrid’s outta rough woods when you need a lil more pop outta fairways

I tend to top shots with hyprid so i have now iron4. Never have 5wood but have to try it next week! Thanks👍

I have a 4/5H in my set now, as well as a 3w/5w. I use all of them frequently, but after adding several wedges, I'm up to 14 clubs. When I get new irons, they'll probably come with a 43 degree PW (I currently have a CBX Zipcore 46 degree), as well as a 5 Iron. I agree that having the versatility in the wedges and shorter Irons is super important, but in this case, something will have to go. Ultimately what I plan on going with is a D/5w/7w/5i or 5H /6/7/8/9/PW/46/52/56/60/P. Hybrids are almost like cheating.

Great video. I carry both. 3 hybrid 210 to 220 5 wood 230 to 250. I put away the 3 wood because it's not very consistent for me

I prefer my 3hyb out of the rough vs my 3w. I like having the option of either and my 3w just flat out goes farther if I have a lie and setup I can take advantage of. If its sketchy? downhill uneven etc... ill go 3h all day and just poke it out there. I REALLY enjoyed that tip of finding out what a choked up swing would do though. Ill have to remember that.

I've been wrestling with this recently! Both my 19 deg 5w and my 20 deg hybrid are the hardest clubs for me to hit. Might ditch them both and bump up my 23 deg utility to 3rd place and add another wedge as i only use p, s, and 60. Lol. I've been reaching for the utility off the tee in more situations than i care to admit.

My favorite club in my bag is my very old WS 5 wood with the old man flexy shaft. I have more confidence with it than any other club in my bag.

About 10 or so years ago a was rocking a 7 wood and I absolutely LOVED it. However now these hybrid clubs are coming into play more and more. I have a 3 and 4 Iron which I can def hit however the percentage is not as great as say a 5 wood off the fairway. However I do like hitting the 3 Iron off the tee. I have a 3 wood too that I hit well off the tee when the driver is not doing so well but I'm considering a 5w to potentially replace the 3i just to have a little best of both worlds. I can hit the 5w off the tee and or off the fairway and maybe be more consistent with the 5w.

Took my 3W out of my bag, replaced with 5w. It goes about as far a 3W with much less mishits. I also have a 4 hybrid in my bag that I hit really well. So there’s room for both.

@dirtydirtylarry

Жыл бұрын

Same. Ditched the 3W as the new 5W was performed just as good if not better and easier to hit off the deck with less mishits all around. I went 4H in lieu of 4i and love the setup. Lastly added a Cleveland chipper. Have one spot in the bag for something else. Maybe something cheap for when snapping a club sounds like a good idea.

I'm a high handicapper that are on the way to break 90. I needed to fill the gap between my driver and my utility club I never use. I went to a fitting, I tried a Taylor Made Sim 2 #3 hybrid and a 7w Srixon. The 7w was very consistent and my bad shots were totally acceptable misses. The hybrid did not give me any confidence and a lot of tops for some reason. I completed the top of my bag with a Srixon FZ85 5w. It goes like a rocket. I also use the 5w to get out of tough lies or punch out under trees. Great video!

Excellent review. Very helpful. You helped me decide on getting the 5W, and also going to put a 7-Wood in mine as well. Never was really sold on the Hybrids. So again, THANK YOU.

I’ve been enjoying my Ping G425 Max 3 wood and 5 wood. The face sits flat to the ground like a hybrid, which is a different shape compared to other brands.

A 5 w with 15 deg loft is a 3wood. 5hybrid had 20 deg loft. So not same. My 5w has 19 deg loft. 3w is a good tee club, 5 w is good from fwy and from tee on long par 3s.

@the_full_english

Жыл бұрын

You can see on the vid it’s 18 degrees, he just said 15 by mistake 🙄

5 Wood and 4 hybrid for me. 5 Wood favourite from tee, 4 hybrid from rough and fairway.

Just took my 3wood out and replaced with a 5wood. No 4 iron for me I love my 4 hybrid it is way easier to punch out with from the rough. Put the ball at your back foot and hit down on it never fails.

I use them both! Of course, that depends on the course(s) you play, and the Tees you play from. My bag contains a Driver (10.5*), 3W (15*), 5W (18*), 3H (20*), 4H (23*), 5-I (27*), 6-I (31*), 7-I (35*), 8-I (39*), 9-I (43*), PW (48*), AW (50*), SW (58* - Tommy Armour Over and Out Dual Purpose), and putter. My Fairway Clubs (3W and 5W) are my primary clubs for the par 5's. My Hybrids come in handy for narrower fairways, and when a long or driving iron is a better choice of club to use. Plus, they are easier for me to hit in certain rough and fairway sand situations. IMHO, the three wedges I have are more than enough for me...I'm NOT Phil Mickelson, so hitting flop shots are NOT my game...I use my 8 Iron (LOST ART), almost as much as I use my Approach Wedge...That depends on my lie and if I need to go over an obstacle or not. It's NOT for everyone, but that's how I play my game! I've even taken out my AW on occasions and have used a Chipper...And TRUST me, they come in pretty handy in certain situations!!!

Driver, 3HL/4 Wood, 7 wood, 4/5 hybrid, 6 hybrid, 7-9 irons, matching P and A wedge, 52 deg, 56 deg, putter. 1 extra slot for a "fun" club, like a chipper or a 64 deg lob wedge. That's my current set-up and I'm happy with it. I just can't hit the 6 iron in my set.

I use a driver, a 3-wood, and a 16° 4-wood. Works for me. I have a 4-wood hybrid/rescue wood but I could not hit it well consistently.

Personally I am old school and 5 Wood would be the option that I would go with. I do however have a 3 Iron in my bag that I hit about the same distance as a 5 Wood.

I’ve never had a hybrid before, but hot woods really well for a long time. I’m interested in trying a hybrid.

i play with a 3 wood, 5 wood, and a 2 iron. i use the 2 iron off the tee if it’s a really narrow fairway or a dogleg where i know i won’t be able to turn my driver enough to stay in the fairway. but i had to take out a wedge so i took out my 60 degree and 56. i use a 58 now, kind of like a sand/lob wedge. i can still get the same results from 80 yards in, and it’s really good around the green

I carry both. I like the hybrid out of the rough as I can't hit long irons out of the rough and my 5w is probably my most solid club, especially off the tee when driver is acting up.

I've opted for five wood instead of a three wood or a hybrid. I hit the five just as far. Tend to overdraw or hook a hybrid for some reason.

Matt, I use Hybrids to replace all my long irons from 2i - 6i with Cobra One length hybrids. Great consistency and easy to hit. From long shots out of rough or fairways - Hybrids are awesome.

@ghstrdio

11 ай бұрын

Which hybrids replaced your 2i - 6i?

I vote my Hybrid over my particular 5 wood, but more importantly, you've sold me on a very similar belt that I've been debating about buying, looks great!

I hook the 5w a lot so I hesitate to use it. Never tried a hybrid outside of a trip to TopGolf. I'm actually hitting 3i kinda OK, but the 5w goes farther if I hit it well.

Great tutorial!

I have mavrik woods, 10.5D, 3W, 5W, cobra ltdx irons 20.5 5i and until 54 S ❤️ love my new bag🙏

I dont know how well you hit a 4 iron but the 4 hybrid was the play for me, can still use it to punch out but can hit it so much higher and land it softer!

I use a 5 wood over a 3 wood just because it’s so hard to get a 3 wood off the ground and I hit my 5 wood 200yds off the deck which is more then enough for an extension club. What I do use that different though is my 14th club is a 7 hybrid. There are two shots it fantastic for 150 yd green attacks the ball goes so high it just drops like a meteor. And over the tree shots, again the ball launch angle is like 60 degrees makes getting over trees almost effortless. The last consideration is the head weight makes ideal for heavy rough more so then an a iron but that probably varies by brand.

Great info sir

I was deciding between the three hybrid in the fivewood. Thanks for the advice will give them both a try and see which I can hit further. Thanks again

I think the 4th requirement should be how the club fits into the "gaps" between your clubs. They hybrid carried about 205, while the 5 wd carried 220 to 235. That's a big jump from whatever club you are have slotted in your bag before the hybrid or 5 wood. Also, how fast does the ball stop when it lands on the green?

Got rid of my h3 and bought a 5 W instead. Straighter shots +/- 200-210 Y + possible to grip down for straighter/ lesser distance …..thanks to my G400 Max wich has a shortened shaft by 1 inch and bring me 50% in fairways at 230 avg . My 3W is a bit problematic in fairways. In the bag: Driver Ping G400 Max shortened shaft, Ping 425 3W sft shortened shaft, Ping 425 sft 5W, Ping 425 4h- 5h, 6,7,8,9, PW, 50*,SM9 54* (14) F - 58* (14) K, Putter 2022 edition Phantom X5 -33” Lamkin straight grip

I love my 3, 5 and 7 woods. On a Par 5, use my 3 or 5 wood for my second shot. My 3 and 7 woods are ladies and my 5 wood, my husband didn’t like it so it’s in my bag. I use my 5 hybrid as a pitching wedge.

Love my callaway mavrik 5 wood. Absolute 💣

I definitely like the woods better than the hybrids, just like you said the hybrids seem like they want to close at impact. Kinda like the head rolls over so easy

Either for now, depends on the course I’m playing. I’m lucky enough to have a few “floaters” to swap out if needed. Sometimes I have to drop my 3 wood and carry a 5 and a 7 wood.

I’m about 6-months into golf. I carry a 3w, 5w and a 5h. I feel like I don’t hit the 5w very well. The 5w gets me out of the light rough pretty good

I love my Wilson LaunchPad Fybrid - 19 degrees and kind of best of the two worlds.

mid 6 handi, 5 wood only good if you can strike it properly. I have a 21* hybrid up adjusted to 23* to replace my 4 iron and hit it high and straight. Just ordered a 18* hybrid to replace my 5 wood as my miss with the 5 wood was all over the place, no confidence with it at all which is weird because I have a 4 wood that I hit just fine. I just feel like hybrids are easier to "get under the ball" with...perhaps the shorter length promotes more of an iron swing so it's easier to hit down as opposed to the longer wood.

I keep a 3W, 3H and 4Hybrid Iron in the bag and it works really well for me.

I found that the five wood is better from the fairway but keep the hybrid for the rough. The smaller head of the hybrid is less resistance in the rough. I can use my five iron as the step below.

I have 3-5-7 wood plus 4/5 hybrid (depending on course and type of rough). Less iron in my bag, also PW, GW, SW, LW

went w/a 4 wood and 3 hybrid, works good for me

I just picked up a Cobra F6 Baffler 16°-19,° it's a perfect compromise between a hybrid and a fairway wood.

Nice studio. A good upgrade from your original backyard set up. But, I kind of enjoyed the backyard too. :)

I have gone with Driver, 4W and Hybrid. I can hit the 4W consistently and accurately off the tee when needed, as well as off the deck. If you think about it, for most amateur players par 5s are three shot holes so the loss in not carrying a 3W is made up with extra wedges. Something to think about and try. The money ball of gapping your set.

If you need a 220 to 250 yard club, the 5 wood makes sense for you. I don’t play as long, so chose a 3 hybrid for my 195 club, as my 4 iron is 185. I play middle tees, so rarely play beyond 195 on par 3 holes. My driver and 3 wood are for par 4 and 5 distances beyond 200 yards.

I have the 5W and hybrid. I took the 3W out of the bag.

I have a little different set up. I ditched the 4 iron. I have a 21 degree hybrid and a 17 degree hybrid. Then into my 3 wood. I like it.

I scrapped my 4 iron for 4 hybrid 22 degree. Only carry pitching wedge and 52 degree. Choke down or open face with the 52 for all shots if need more loft.

Hey what’s your launch monitor setup I’m sure you have a video somewhere on it? Also great videos a lot of fun to fiddle with swing using them.

I’m gapped perfectly between my 3 wood and 5 iron with my 19 and 23 degree hybrids. Being shorter makes them easier to hit more consistently.

Its really best to have hybrids and a 5 wood. Varying lies and situations. Good to have plenty of options.

I'm going through this exact process right now. I'm taking out my 3 and 4 hybrids and replacing them with fairway woods. Going with 5 and 7 woods.

I have been using a 17° 2 hybrid thinking about switching to a 19° 3H instead. It will be my bridge between my three wood and 4-H

I use the 3 hybrid a lot to get out of the rough. With my 67 year old slow swing speed combined with living in CT where the rough stays pretty thick for much of the season, being able to blast out of the rough is essential. I just can't get a 5 wood thru heavy rough.

Awesome video I have been wanting to get a 15 degree 5 wood but my 3 wood has same loft my question is will 3 verses 5 would distance change?

I carry a 4 hybrid and a 5 wood. The hybrid gives me the versatility and the wood gives the extra distance with confidence I’m looking for. I tried the 3 hybrid for a season bud never got better results than the 5 wood. 5w 4h combo is my fav. I’m still swinging the OG TM 4 rescue, I haven’t found a replacement for it yet. Maybe PXG or Stealth?

@daddygus3316

3 күн бұрын

i’ve got a 5 wood looking to get a hybrid but what number i’m not sure, i’m assuming your 4 hybrid is still working for you?

I can only use my 3 and 5 woods reliably off the tee ! My 4 and 6 hybrids are off the deck but sometimes my 4 hybrid gives troubled as well - obviously I’m a high handicapper !

I find the hybrid add a very useful tool out of the rough and m or e importantly another option around the green

I carry 1, 3, 5 woods. All of my irons are hybrids 4-PW. GW, Sand wedge, Lob wedge putter.

I carry both 3 hybrid and 5 wood but I’ll be swapping out the 3H for either a 58 or 60 wedge, can’t hit my hybrid if my life depends on it lol but I can hit woods and long irons with ease.

I'm thinking about putting two drivers in the bag. One for my slice and one for my hook.

Don’t like hybrids have a little trouble with fairway woods but found the 19 degree Callaway UW and all is good

Three wood is a bailout club for a wild driver, which is not my problem. Three came out the bag several years back. Five wood, 18 degree, adjusted to -.75, with 21 degree hybrid set to draw plus 19 degree driving iron. No gap wedge.

I find I can hit my 5W just as far as my 3W and more accurately both off the deck and off a tee. Took the 3W out of my bag and replaced it with a 7W. This combination works well. I carry a 4H as well but increasingly use the 7W for more accuracy. Many golfers from 10 handicap up would be better to ditch their 3W

I'm tempted to get a 7 wood actually. Seen some guys say it's their favourite club for shaping mid fairway shots

@lkae4

Жыл бұрын

Yup. That's like a 4 or 3 iron being a favorite club. Deadly scoring ability from the fairway and easy long par 3s.

For me, my 5W is my favorite club in my bag, and it's not going anywhere. I can draw it, fade it, or hit it high over trees as needed, and feel confident with it from any lie short of deep rough. I do feel like I need 2-3 clubs between there and a 5 iron, however. The one I use most in that range is my 3 iron, which is my go to option when I need hit a low trajectory under trees. My question is what other clubs to put in my bag between the 5 iron and the 5 wood. 4 Iron? 4-5 hybrid? 7 Wood?

Tried a number of hybrids but could never get comfortable. 5w and 7w in the bag. Same model as my 3w so makes me more comfortable with the same look. Will swap 7w for 4iron depending on the course or conditions of the day.

I have a 4h and a 5 wood irons start at 5. I'm not a long hitter so for gapping of the top end of the bag it works perfect. D=210m 3w=190m 5w=180m 4h=170 5i 165m(only use 5i from the teebox)

I tend to bounce back and forth between my 3 hybrid and 7 wood, both around 230yds. It actually depends on how windy it is. On windy days, I prefer my hybrid, on calm days I prefer my 7 wood. Overall, I find my 7 wood easier to hit.