3 Wood for improver

[dojo]

need a re-jig of my bag. Not at all happy with my Wood play and I've come to the conclusion that I'm going to ditch all my woods and only carry a 3 wood and a hybrid.

Anyone got any suggestions?

I normally go round in mid 94 - 100. My best round is 88.

I'm in my 30s and play quite a lot of sport but in an effort to hit straight I hit softly with my woods so I'm not sure what flex I should be using.

Also I'm after a 46degee CG11 wedge if anyone wants to sell me one (I can't post in the for sale section yet)

Thanks in advance

 

[virtuocity]

Rubbish reply alert:

a) Why not just hit your hybrid?
b) What is going wrong with your driver?

 

[dojo]

Thanks for the reply

a) Why not just hit your hybrid? Because I want to be able to hit with my woods, if I want to get down to single digits then being able to hit with a wood is going to be necessary, esp if I get holes which need a 180+yard carry



b) What is going wrong with your driver? I hate my driver - I have an offset driver that I slice, my 3 wood is a strong (13 degree) Talyormade V steel I bought 2nd hand with a stiff shaft and whilst I think its decent I don't think its set up for me and its old [FONT=Tahoma, Calibri, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif]technology. I used to quite like my 5 wood but lost faith in it and feel like I'm messing around with too many clubs to work on my consistency. A decent 3 wood for off the Tee then hybrid or Irons to the green. [/FONT]


Thats the plan - anyway

 

[patricks148]

my advice would be get some lessons

 

[Rooter]

3 wood for an improper is called a 5 wood.

Alternatively, do what i have done and go for a Mini Driver... Mine is awesome.

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Sensible answer time...........

If you want a 3 wood for off the tee, look for one with a deeper face. Less likely to get underneath it off a peg but also harder to get airborne off the deck.

Or as Rooter says, look at the 'mini' drivers which are basically the old fashioned 2 woods. Taylormade do a couple of options with the SLDR and the Aeroburner.

Welcome to the forum :thup:

 

[garyinderry]

Offset driver that you slice. no offset is likely to make that worse.


You will most likely get to singles without hitting too many shots 225+ yards.

 

[virtuocity]

Thanks for the reply

a) Why not just hit your hybrid? Because I want to be able to hit with my woods, if I want to get down to single digits then being able to hit with a wood is going to be necessary, esp if I get holes which need a 180+yard carry



b) What is going wrong with your driver? I hate my driver - I have an offset driver that I slice, my 3 wood is a strong (13 degree) Talyormade V steel I bought 2nd hand with a stiff shaft and whilst I think its decent I don't think its set up for me and its old [FONT=Tahoma, Calibri, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif]technology. I used to quite like my 5 wood but lost faith in it and feel like I'm messing around with too many clubs to work on my consistency. A decent 3 wood for off the Tee then hybrid or Irons to the green. [/FONT]


Thats the plan - anyway

No worries, and it's good to have a plan. Another question, if I may: Why do you reckon you're slicing your driver?

 

[pendodave]

hmmm....

If you want to get down to single digits, your driver is going to be one of the more important clubs in your bag. On the assumption that you have a finite amount of time for practice, I would forget hitting any other wood until you've mastered that.

On the subject of fairways, if you are only going to carry one, why a 3? Rather like irons, the lower the loft, the harder it is to hit well. As Rooter suggests, a 5 would allow you to get to grips with the concept while offering more forgiveness. In fact, unless you hit a 3 well, a 5 will probably go as far and with a better flight because you will most likely make better contact. FWIW, I started with a 7wood before adding a 5 and they are even easier to hit and give a lovely high flight with some acceptable distance. Callaway make lots of higher loft woods and they can be picked up for chips on the bay.

 

[And29]

hmmm....

If you want to get down to single digits, your driver is going to be one of the more important clubs in your bag. On the assumption that you have a finite amount of time for practice, I would forget hitting any other wood until you've mastered that.

On the subject of fairways, if you are only going to carry one, why a 3? Rather like irons, the lower the loft, the harder it is to hit well. As Rooter suggests, a 5 would allow you to get to grips with the concept while offering more forgiveness. In fact, unless you hit a 3 well, a 5 will probably go as far and with a better flight because you will most likely make better contact. FWIW, I started with a 7wood before adding a 5 and they are even easier to hit and give a lovely high flight with some acceptable distance. Callaway make lots of higher loft woods and they can be picked up for chips on the bay.

I agree

I was sitting around 91 for about 6 months... Then I tryed mastering the Big Dog.
After a few weeks at the range and three new drivers I came away with some success..
Slowed my swing down and now I'm hitting further and straighter.

After loads of practise with my driver I know find hitting my woods a lot easier and rarely miss a fairway with them..
Due to the shorter shaft I have much more control..

I didn't like the Answer either thinking 3 wood was the answer off the tee..

 

[dojo]

Wow - thanks for all the replies!!!


Just to Clarify I hardly ever use the driver and nor the 3 wood very often, mainly because the 3 wood is a 13 degree and I was quite comfortable with my 5. I don't intend to hit with the 3 wood off the deck, once I'm in play then the hybrid or irons to the green.


Anyway the 5 is no more so I need to address my woods in my bag. I would happily get another 5 instead of a 5 - I just thought if I had to have one out of the 1/3/5 then the 3 would make most sense - maybe not?!?!

Why do you reckon you're slicing your driver?
Basically because the shaft is so long, I end up dropping my hands and create an out to in stroke coming across the back of the ball.




If you want to get down to single digits, your driver is going to be one of the more important clubs in your bag.

[FONT=Tahoma, Calibri, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif]Really?? That is the opposite of almost I've read - If I can hit a 3 straight 225 then my 2nd shot should take me to the green or at least close enough to have a fighting chance to get up and down. On longer harder holes just play boogie golf. I agree if I wanted competition championship golf where I need to be hitting 300+ but surely you should be able to around 80 with a 3 wood off the tee. [/FONT]



They can be picked up for chips on the bay.


I don't want to buy a second hand - I want a new club that I can get fitted to my swing speed, height etc so I have no doubts in mind that I have the wrong flex etc


Offset driver that you slice. no offset is likely to make that worse.

I agree - for that very reason I don't intend to any driver in the bag.

my advice would be get some lessons


Yes my mate is the pro so I will have some more lessons with him but I want have a club that I can improve with and feel confident with going forward and as I have no woods I want to progress with I'm looking a forgiving 3 wood

 

[Rooter]

Dojo, go to an american golf (or similar) and try the Aeroburner Mini Driver. Price is already dropping to around 200 quid. I use it off the tee and off the deck, 12 degree and its so forgiving, and still really decent distance! (almost average forum distance!)

You will thank me, i am sure!!

 

[bobmac]

The reply you dont want to hear.
Buying new woods wont help.
No point getting fitted for a new 3 wood and then having lessons.
Get yourself a Ping G10 3 wood, REG shaft, then have your lessons to improve your swing path and then practice.

 

[And29]

hmmm....

If you want to get down to single digits, your driver is going to be one of the more important clubs in your bag. On the assumption that you have a finite amount of time for practice, I would forget hitting any other wood until you've mastered that.

On the subject of fairways, if you are only going to carry one, why a 3? Rather like irons, the lower the loft, the harder it is to hit well. As Rooter suggests, a 5 would allow you to get to grips with the concept while offering more forgiveness. In fact, unless you hit a 3 well, a 5 will probably go as far and with a better flight because you will most likely make better contact. FWIW, I started with a 7wood before adding a 5 and they are even easier to hit and give a lovely high flight with some acceptable distance. Callaway make lots of higher loft woods and they can be picked up for chips on the bay.

I love my x hot woods very forgiving
2 years old know might be worths trying the new ones

Pings G range are forgiving

Heard great things about the new titleist but not tryed

 

[Rooter]

The reply you dont want to hear.
Buying new woods wont help.
No point getting fitted for a new 3 wood and then having lessons.
Get yourself a Ping G10 3 wood, REG shaft, then have your lessons to improve your swing path and then practice.

Killjoy. we were going to talk him into a new shiny then Bob!

 

[pendodave]

At the risk of a to-and-fro discussion that goes nowhere, I think you'll find that pretty much every decent golfer on this forum hits a good drive(r).

Apart from shaft length (which you can change on a driver anyway, especially if you are buying new), there is no obvious reason why a 3 wood should be more reliable off the tee. As for off the short grass, 3w is almost as ruinous to 'improving' golfers' scores as a lob wedge....

Still, as we all know, there's plenty of ways to skin the golfing cat. When you're breaking 80 I confidently predict you'll be nailing the big dog 250....

 

[garyinderry]

With a big out to in path creating a slice, all a forgiving 3 wood will do will make sure you get the contact that sends the ball sailing into the trees on the right. it won't straighten out your shot.

 

[dojo]

Ok - Thanks

I don't tend to slice my 5wood or 3 wood (that often) if anything it just tends to be a slight push which I think comes from a lazy release.

I was thinking about a Ping G20 but will look at the 10s used in regular

CHeers all

 

[stevench]

One of the easiest drivers to hit must be the Ping K15 and currently £90 at DG: http://www.direct-golf.co.uk/golf_drivers/ping/k15_driver_golf_drivers/p17467.aspx

Personally speaking I don't like to shy away from using a particular club. Get a user friendly driver in the right spec and spend some hours/days/months practicing

 

[And29]

hmmm....

If you want to get down to single digits, your driver is going to be one of the more important clubs in your bag. On the assumption that you have a finite amount of time for practice, I would forget hitting any other wood until you've mastered that.

On the subject of fairways, if you are only going to carry one, why a 3? Rather like irons, the lower the loft, the harder it is to hit well. As Rooter suggests, a 5 would allow you to get to grips with the concept while offering more forgiveness. In fact, unless you hit a 3 well, a 5 will probably go as far and with a better flight because you will most likely make better contact. FWIW, I started with a 7wood before adding a 5 and they are even easier to hit and give a lovely high flight with some acceptable distance. Callaway make lots of higher loft woods and they can be picked up for chips on the bay.

Ok - Thanks

I don't tend to slice my 5wood or 3 wood (that often) if anything it just tends to be a slight push which I think comes from a lazy release.

I was thinking about a Ping G20 but will look at the 10s used in regular

CHeers all

My pp plays G20 3 wood great off the tee