5 wood vs 3 hybrid vs 3 iron

[Papas1982]

Similar story for me... in the end went to Nike Vapor Pro Flex with adjustable Flex-loft 3w + 5w + 2 HyB + 4 Hyb and so only have 5 iron down.
Gives me options to loft each to fit the gap and course requirements. They're all easy enough to hit, flight and shape, way easier than a 3 iron!

On the Hybrids, the sole and leading edge are rounded not flat like most Hybrids, so I can dig balls out of fluffy lies and hit them low or high etc.

14 club rule was fine when we all had 1 wedge, but it's a challenge now!

I did play a few rounds with just a 54* wedge in my bag and didn't really suffer... which leads to the question
How many wedges and what lofts?

I think thats half the issue if im honest. Most of us from 5 iron up probably have another 5-7 clubs that can all go the same distance depending on strike. Imo, far more important to be comfortable on the shorter shots. For me, anything above 200 yards as an approach im happy getting anywhere near it. I'd rather accept my longest hybrid will leave me short and have a safe shot from the fairway at a green than try and button a low lofted wood and end up in trouble.,