Fairway or hybrid

[Philbleasy]

Hi looking to buy a 3 wood, that leaves me room for 2 clubs between that and my irons around 19 deg and 22 deg can't decide weather to get hybrids or a 5 and 7 wood
Thoughts please

 

[davemc1]

I have a 5-7 wood set at 6 and a 5 hybrid. The wood goes up to 200, the Hybrid is my 170-180 club. Perfect fo me when playing well.

 

[Hosel Fade]

Depends on your striking tendencies and desired ball flight imo. What is your lowest loftest iron?

 

[ger147]

Personally I would go 5 wood then a hybrid, but make sure you have the clubs to hit the right distances you need so the gapping is right for you.

 

[delc]

Hybrids usually have slightly shorter shafts and are easier to hit, especially out of semi-rough, but don't go quite so far as a well struck fairway wood from a good lie. Your choice probably depends on how long a hitter you are, and how often you find the fairway off the tee.

 

[Philbleasy]

I'm getting new irons lowest loft is 24, them I will have a 16 deg Adams 3 wood, so need to fill that gap

 

[the_coach]

the best ways to accomplish the right choice is first know for sure what distance the realistic average the 3 metal travels in terms of carry then also what distance the average 4i travels in terms of carry you know then a fair approximation of the gap distance in terms of yards has to filled to then test some metals or/& hybrid (or utility iron) again looking at carry with the clubs trialed

 

[ScienceBoy]

I have a 19 deg hybrid, was ideal at the time but I need a 5 wood now as they are easier to hit. I found the hybrid had a more penetrating flight which suited a long running exposed course.

I would probably go hybrids down to the 5i then start at the 6 if I bought a set now.

 

[shewy]

you wouldn't go far wrong with a 22&19 hybrid or a 22 hybrid and 5 wood.
Watch those gaps though a 5 wood can carry as far as a 3 wood for us mortals, all about the distance gaps and how comfortable you are hitting fairway woods or hybrids

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Personally I'd go for a five wood and three hybrid as its what suits my needs on the course I play. Do you have long par threes that may need a five wood distance or semi rough that doesn't always suck the ball down and where a hybrid gets it out well

 

[Marshy77]

I could do with a 5 or 7 wood I think for our 14th and 18th plus maybe our 10th par 3 to give me enough distance to get there on windy days when its in your face. Think I may look out for a 7 wood.

 

[Capella]

I am in a similar situation and trying to decide on either a 7-wood or a 20° hybrid to complete my bag. I currently have a Cobra Ballfer XL 3 wood (which in the ladies' version comes with 18 ° loft, so it feels more like a 5wood to me, it gives me a good distance of about 150 yards on a good hit), which I only hit off the fairway or very very short rough, and a Cleveland Halo 4 hybrid which I hit about 120 yards and can hit from almost anywhere. In the middle between that currently sits a cheap 21 ° Voit hybrid. On a good hit that gives me some more distance than the 4 hybrid, and it does have some versatilty, I even hit it out of fairway bunkers sometimes. The reason I want to replace it, though, is that it is a lot heavier than the other clubs, or at least it feels that way in the swing. That makes it a bit harder to control and I don't feel as confident with it as I do with the other two clubs. Plus the extra distance over the 4 hybrid is not that much. I am considering getting the Cobra Baffler XL 7wood (which has 22 ° of loft), because I am really pleased with the 3wood and guess the extra loft will make it even easier to hit. Or I could try to find another hybrid with a similar swing weight to the Cleveland Halo, but there does not seem to be much choice with the stornger lofted hybrids in the ladies' section, most manufacturers start with 4 hybrids there.

 

[shewy]

great thing with the 7 wood is you get a free handbag and skirt

 

[Capella]

I dont mind handbags and skirts What would I get with the hybrid though? Does it come with free beer?

 

[shewy]

I dont mind handbags and skirts What would I get with the hybrid though? Does it come with free beer?

Good answer lol, I hope it comes with beer!

 

[Deleted member 21258]

Never hit a hybrid as never felt the need, as I love my 5, 7 and 9 wood which are supplied with skirts, handbags and hair bands

Love the high flight and much easier to hit than long irons.

 

[Sats]

If you can, have both, and decide which ones to put into the bag depending on course conditions etc