5 wood vs 3 hybrid vs 3 iron

[shewy]

Whats your weapon of choice with regards to the long second shot? Hybrid, 5 wood or 3 iron?
I carry a 3 iron but it's got to be a perfect lie, 5 wood the same, hybrid a bit more versatile, thing is I hit the 3 iron the best, can't think I'm missing out though.

 

[hovis]

5 wood in the winter and 17 degree rescue in summer

 

[JT77]

I love a good 3 iron, but recently changed sticks and don't carry one at present, I have a 19 degree hybrid and a 20 that I'm currently working out which is best to see what I keep and what I shift on.

 

[PaulyMcK]

Anything from around 180-200 yards from the green I would usually use my 23" Hybrid.

Currently a 24 handicap so just trying to get it up close to the green for a chance at an up and down.

 

[Imurg]

I've always struggled with lower lofted hybrids. Anything 20° or less I have to work hard to make it fly.
Hence, I use a 3 wood/5 wood combo or a 4wood/7wood combo depending on......how I feel, what clouds are in the sky and the state of the Country...😂🤔

 

[Garush34]

Just got rid of the 3 iron in my bag, couldn't hit its consistently enough. Not a huge fan of hybrids but may look into getting one to fill the gap there. So currently I'd just hit a 4 iron and then pitch on.

 

[fundy]

carry a 3 iron and a 17 degree hybrid, both work well, the 3 iron hits it far lower though

 

[turkish]

Whats your weapon of choice with regards to the long second shot? Hybrid, 5 wood or 3 iron?
I carry a 3 iron but it's got to be a perfect lie, 5 wood the same, hybrid a bit more versatile, thing is I hit the 3 iron the best, can't think I'm missing out though.

I'm the same I have Titleist TMB 3 iron and absolutely love it but needs to be on the fairway or a very good lie in the rough- thick and/or wet rough you can forget it. went for a bit with a 5 wood but really didnt find it too different to my 3 wood so when in said rough have went to gripping right down the shaft on the 3 wood and works quite well just not as high as a hybrid.

Can't get on with Hybrids- hooking machines for me.

 

[NWJocko]

I've messed about loads with 5 woods, hybrids, 3 irons etc between my 3 wood and my 4i down, never really settled on anything although I probably preferred 5 woods to 18 (ish) degree hybrids.

Think I've found the perfect solution for me now..... Have a TMB 2 iron which is great off the tee round my place and then a 4 hybrid that I can hit much higher than a 4 iron and out of iffy lies. Then 5i - 60*.

Perfick :thup:

 

[Region3]

I've had all 3 over the last few years.

The 5 wood carried about 10yds further than the other 2 for me and I didn't like the gap to 4 iron.

The 3 iron and hybrid carry a similar distance but I feel I can hit high or low with the iron, and also trust myself to hit it straighter than the hybrid for tight tee shots.

So for now the 3 iron wins the day, but the hybrid won't get sold so I can switch back if I need/want to.

I'll never have a 5 wood again unless further down the line I lose a wedge but I can't see that happening.

 

[USER1999]

5 iron for me. Probably goes longer and straighter than any of the other choices.

 

[chip barm]

always been a weakness for me the second shot. just bought a 21° 5HL to replace the 19° hybrid i never really got on with.

 

[londonlewis]

Hybrid. Don't carry a 3 iron anymore and never had a 5 wood.

sometimes I might take a 4 iron over the hybrid, depending on the situation. If I am striking it well, I am comfortable smashing a 4 and staying out of trouble.

 

[tugglesf239]

Driver, 2h then 4 iron for me currently

Dont really need the distance of a 3 wood as my 2h goes miles and bridges the gap between Driver and iron. I own a 3 iron but i cant see me taking it near a course, unless i fancy using it off the tee.

Not to mention i cant hit a 3 wood of grass for love nor money.I can boom one nicely off the range matts, but grass? you are having a laugh

I do own a very nice 3h but honestly forgot i owned it until a saw it on my signature. Cracked the face and have been to lazy to contact Adams. need to pull my finger out

 

[Deleted member 1147]

Currently it's a 5 wood. But I intend to replace this with a weak 3 wood/4 wood.

 

[Orikoru]

I have a 7 wood which I nicked off my dad as he said he couldn't use it. I'm getting better at using it, and it feels really nice when you catch it right. My longest iron is a 5 and I don't have any hybrids so I use the 7w.

 

[patricks148]

its would depend on the distance of the 2nd shot and the conditions.

very long with no specific carry, into the wind , if i had a good enough lie, could be driver, or 3 wood or 2 hybrid/2 iron

 

[Papas1982]

Driver, mini driver, 17 and 23 hybrids before 5 iron.

I used to love my nike covert 5 wood. Sold it do make by bag match and can't hit the titleists (915/7) for toffee. Latest hybrids are the only ones that I've ever had confidence in hitting.

 

[Foxholer]

3 Iron got canned eons ago!

20* Hybrid if actually going for a green. 4-Wood (easy if wanting the same distance) if not going for green. Hybrid actually flies (much) lower, but stops quicker.

 

[Wayman]

Driver
2 iron
3 iron
My set up. Just got 2 iron I like it first couple hits