5 woods

[granters]

Noticed at the masters how many players have 5 woods rather than hybrids,Rory and tiger being the main two. I've just switched to a 5 wood , don't get on with hybrids at all, and if anything its easier to hit from pretty much anywhere. I've dropped my 3 wood I like it that much, probably drop 10 yards but its my go to club now. It really has been a find.
Does fashion dictate the clubs we choose? In a pro shop the other day a chap asked for a 5 wood and was told that people don't use them any more and that hybrids were a much better option.

I disagree entirely

 

[tsped83]

I'm with you fella. Been through numerous hybrids and never really done it for me. Put an old 5 wood in the bag and since I've had it (3 rounds now) every shot I hit is money! Hit a sweet 5 wood into the wind yesterday on our long par 5, one putt for a nett birdie! Thank you very much!

 

[CMAC]

I've been using a 4+ for the last 12 years, certainly easier to hit out the semi than a 3 or 2 iron

 

[Slab]

My prefered option? I use both hybrids and a 5wood

For me they have entirely different uses. Use what works for you

 

[Oddsocks]

I've got to agree, I was more consistent with my old burner 5w than my 2h, although my 4h is as nice gap between 5w/2h and 4i, have considered going back to as its without doubt easier To hit, but my course is on the top of the downs and on windy days like today a punchy under the wind 2h was useful

 

[Llyr]

I have just recently been looking into the new 913 19 degree hybrid and fairway wood. Couldnt hit the hybrid for toffee but the fairway wood was effortless ( and is now in my bag). I dont know but i find the head shape on a hybrid very off putting.

 

[mab]

I've recently gone 4w / 7w combo... and I'm very pleased with it. Had the 7w in the bag for about 18months and I prefer it to any hybrid I've used previously.

This years 7w is, however, last years 5w. My dads Big Bertha 5w is weaker lofted than my 7w!

 

[Mr A]

I've actually just put my 5W away as it was doing nothing but cause me trouble. I have a 3h as my longest club (other than driver), but im so consistent with it I dont worry about the distance I might be losing.

 

[ScienceBoy]

I dont think I will ever consider having 5 woods in the bag until I am over 70! I will stick to just one wood and a driver for a long time yet!

 

[duncan mackie]

the pro's will fly a 5W higher, and land it softer, than an equivilent distance hybrid - simple as that for their selections.

most handicap golfers that I see playing both will hit the 5W further and better - but strangely when discussing it they think they are better with their hybrid. I haven't really got to the bottom of why.

 

[woody69]

I love my 5-wood. It's the original one I had with my starter set - Wilson Deep Red. Makes a lovely sound and I nearly always make such a clean contact and it flies.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I have both a 5 wood and 3 hybrid. I tend to use the wood for long par 4's and par 5's and the hybrid in the lighter rough and for he long par 3's we have. Works for me

 

[NorfolkShaun]

I have a 5 wood and at the mo cant hit a hybrid for toffee so mine is driver 5 w then 4i, I do still carry the 3 and 4 hybrids but only use them out of the worst of lies

 

[daymond]

Never been without a 5 wood..........or a 3,7 and latterly a 9!

 

[One Planer]

I've always had 5 woods, but recently I've opted for a 4 wood.

Decided to play a 4 wood for the simple reason I don't hit my 3 and 5 woods consistent distances so the 4 wood, kind of, gives me the best of both worlds.

 

[brendy]

Driver, 3w and 5w for me, 3-pw, 53 and 58 wedges.
Wouldnt entertain a hybrid.