Love your channel Matt! I am now using a Ping G430 2 Hybrid, 4 Hybrid, and 5Hybrid. 5-PW TaylorMade P790 irons, vokey 50,54,58 wedges. Inside on trackman, I was only hitting the 3 Wood a little further than the 2 Hybrid. I love the 2 hybrid. It's a GREAT fairway finder. And I can hit stinger type shots with it. Also use it for punch outs from bad lies. Works great. I feel very comfortable with it compared to a 3 wood, probably due to the shorter shaft. I play 99% at my same local course, so it works for me. I did consider ditching the 5 hybrid for a 3 wood, but the 5 hybrid proves to be very valuable from bad lies, and when I need to get the ball up over a tree. So for rest of this year, I am sticking to this setup.
Love the channel !! I am 65 yrs old and I have found that a 5 wood and a 7 wood give me the best options for a smother swing with much less effort and much more accuracy than my hybrid clubs.
Matt, I am an older golfer (77), and I still hit the ball long. I am usually 255 to 260 off the tee with driver. I carry both a 3 and a 5 wood. The 3 wood is a strong 3 at 13 degrees and a stiff shaft although Taylormade is proposing I move to the new SIM2 Max 3 wood which I will likely do. The 5 wood is an old M1 model and I will be getting the new SIM2 model soon to go with my new 3 Wood. SIM2 Max Driver came 2 weeks ago and I love it. As you can guess, Taylormade has my specs which haven't changed much in 5 years. I am lucky to have good genes and be able to do what I do today. But I have never loved the 4 wedge system. DOn't carry a 60 degree as it is a club I never hit well. I learned a lot iabout hitting a sand wedge when I lived in Europe and can do a lot of fancy shots with it. So I have 2 hybrids for the 3 and 4 irons, 5 - SW for irons. With the current 3 wood, off the deck isn't easy for me. That all may change with the new club, we chall see. But I want to thank you for the video, kind of confirmed my idea of the 3 woods staying in the bag.
Earlier this year I had a 5 wood in the bag and a 3 wood, I didn’t really see a huge difference in the distance so during the off season I went out and did a few test for different 5 wood but was recommended a 7 wood. After hitting the Cobra F9 7 wood, I decided to pick it up and put it in my bad along with a 3 wood. It’s better for me as a sort of mid handicap player. But at the end of the day it always comes down to what will help your game and what you prefer
Callaway Maverick 5 wood is some club guys easy to use, high launch lands soft. Great club all round. I have to agree with Matt on this one. Happy golfing from Ireland lads 🏌️⛳🇮🇪
I played with 5 Wood for years and loved it off the tee. I've switched my setup ( Driver: Ping G400 MAX, 3 Wood: Titleist TS2 @ 14.5 degrees, Mizuno CLK 3 Hybrid @ 19 degrees and Cobra F Max 4 Hybrid @ 22 Degrees. Hybrids offer so much more versatility, especially out of the rough.
Hey Matt. Love the channel. I'm surprised more people haven't mentioned going with a 16.5 deg. 4 wood only, then a 21 deg. hybrid. I bought a demo Titleist set with that set up and it seems to work. The TS 2 16.5 goes almost as far as my old TM 3 wood and is far easier to hit off the deck.
As a new golfer (first round was end of May) I'm fairly decent with my irons as that's what I practiced with off the bat. My driver and woods are what get me in trouble the most. Pouring up a can of SLICE. Hybrids allow me to get some extra distance without losing my ball to the woods
What kind of shafts do you have in your driver and wood. Quick fix without looking at your swing put stiffer shafts in. X stiff shafts completely eliminated my slice
@@TheBooze13 currently using regular flex shafts but my swing speed is not that fast at all I'm hitting like 85-100 depending on how much sauce I put on it. I think I may have identified my issue since I commented that. I have a tendency to bend my lead hand wrist back instead of keeping it flat. There's about 2 feet of snow so I haven't hit a ball in a couple months so can't tell for sure. I'll definitely try out that stiffer shaft thanks for the tip man!
@@Doctoberfest hell yea man I’m dealing with the snow too. But yea those swing speeds definitely warrant stiff shafts. I swing about 115 driver I put x stiff shafts in all my clubs and it changed my life lol. Good luck man
I'm still old school hitting Ping G20 5, 3 and driver. I purchased an Adams Golf hybrid (22 degree I think) about 10 years ago and never really adapted my swing to play it consistent. I finally gifted it to my golfing mentor and he loves it.
On saturday I took some of what i've learned on this channel and shot my best score yet. Most of my success maybe from switching out my bladed wedges for cavity back wedges to match the irons i play. I went with one cleveland cbx 50 degree. A week ago I shot 10 over through 9 holes, this week I shot 3 over through 9!!! unprecedented and hope to repeat my success!
I appreciate your personality and character in your videos Matt. The set I’m using, which I only have about 15-20 rounds with, I can’t say I’ve ever pulled the the 3 or 5 wood except at the range. But I haven’t been out in about 5 years now. Maybe time for a change as I do rely on my wedges more (probably cause I miss so many greens LOL.
I agree. I just added a TS2 4 wood (16.5 degree head) to the bag last season. When we did the testing, the 13.5 degree head blended too close to my driver and I had trouble hitting the 15 degree off the deck. The 16.5 degree head hit the sweet spot. Love the ball flight and easy to hit off the deck.
Hi Matt, great channel. I believe I am a little goofy, but I use a g425 Max 5 wood set at 16.5° with a 3 wood shaft. Choked down I hit this 210ish and full swing 250. The second is my g425 Max 7 wood set at 20° to fill the gap after my g425 5 iron. These two clubs are easier to hit than any other’s I’ve tried. Keep up the great content.
I have a Ping G410 5 wood that I’ve changed the loft on to be almost a 4 wood. Then I have a Ping G410 7 wood standard loft and a G410 5 hybrid. All matching shafts. Never had that in my bag before and it’s very consistent. I’m happy I spent the time and money to switch things up. 5 iron to U wedge Ping i210 irons and ping Glide 3.0 54 and 58 degree wedges.
@@xSRGxJake I have a tendency to get steep and transitioning too fast. Having that wide hybrid sole and the weight being back of the head gives me the turf interaction I'm looking for while providing extra forgiveness. If it makes sense, I'm a steep sweeper of the ball.
I have the EXACT same issue. For now I decided to drop my Lob. I can shape my Sand fairly well. I wanna keep the Lob, I just need to get better with it. Then I'm probably gonna drop the Hybrid. Great video as usual. Been a fan since you were hitting in your backyard. Keep up the great work.
Bought a Maverick Max 5W last year. It is absolutely AWESOME!!! Broke 100 almost immediately and very close to break 90. This year I added a SIM 2 MAX driver. What a powerful combo!!
Glad I waited till the end to comment - was gunna say BOTH! i've replaced my 4iron with a hybrid (similar loft, easier to hit) then play Driver, 3 & 5 wood (different brands, what works for you) then 3 wedges and a putter
All my woods have a useful time and place. They are staying. The minute you remove the wood you'll tell yourself, I need my 3 wood for this particular shot.. Been there done that.... Oh, by the way I love watching you play golf and your approach to each and every shot. I've learned a lot from you, even in my old age..
Like watching when you are on a course. Watching you hit into a screen and being read a bunch of numbers, well...you know what I mean. Great advice, thanks, Matt.
I think I will replace my hybrid with a 5 wood. So my lineup will consist of my driver, 3 wood and 5 wood and 4 iron down to 4 wedges 52, 56 and 60 degree wedges. I like your videos, keep them coming.
I have the mavrik max 5 wood and love it! I don't own a hybrid, but I'm glad to see someone else uses the same bag configuration I use. lol..... thanks for the video!
Crazy, you dropped this video the day my new mavrik 5 wood was delivered. Playing my g410 3 wood at 13.5 degrees as more of a tee club or a long par 5 club and the 5 wood at 18 degrees. That mavrik is so easy to hit.
I compromised and went with a 4-wood and with my new set (T200's) not having a 3-iron, I get to put in my u500 2 iron as an everyday. I too go with 4 wedges, 43 W from the set, then 48, 54, 60 sm8's. Got them all towards the end of the season here north of the border so I'm really looking forward to the upcoming season.
I'm a high handicapper and i got a package set with driver, 3 wood, 4h, 5-sw irons. I really struggle to hit the 3 wood and the 5/6 irons. My golf pro at my course suggested to get a 5 wood as it is easier to hit. It's perfect for me, good for long par 4 and 5s at my course to get further down the fairway. It's good for long par 3s where a driver is too much.
Jeff, you low a low handicapper, your rotation thru the hit and eye coordination makes you good as you are. I'm still a high handicapper and my 'work in progress' is weight transfer so a 9 and 5 fairways are in my bag. My swing speed is slower so no 200+yd shots for me so I need 1 more stroke .... but thanks to the video as it reinforces the consistency needed.
I've never been able to hit a long iron so I have always kept a 3 & 5 wood in my bag. Been hitting Cobra F8's for a couple years and love them. My wedge game needs a lot of help so I keep clubs in my bag that I can use to get yardage to take a full swing into greens. Keep the videos coming Matt hackers like me love the input!
I used to play driver (1 wood), 1 iron, 2i - PW, SW & LW. As I got older I lost the 1 & 2 irons and added a 3w and another wedge. Even older still, I ditched the 3 iron and replaced it with a hybrid. Now, I'm struggling with the 3 wood off the deck (off the tee is fine) so I'm looking to replace it with a strong 5 wood. I may even loft the hybrid up a little and garage the 4 iron too. Don't let anyone tell you that getting old doesn't suck. For golfers, it does!
I'm only 35-40% off the deck with 3 wood, and hit 5 wood perfect about 80% Of the time (the other 20% with 5 wood is still more accurate than 3 wood. But 3 wood off the tee is good most of the time when called for. So, I keep both and a 7 wood too. 9.5 handicap 62 years young. YEP! Your videos are the best 👍
I'm a huge fan of the four wedge setup as well. Currently using G410 Driver, Woods, Hybrid and G425 Irons - new setup, but am debating swapping out the hybrid for a 4 iron, will see how this setup goes going forward. Setup: Driver (9°) , 3W (14.5°), 5W (17.5°) , 4H (20.5°) , 5 (23.5°), 6 (26.5°), 7 (30°), 8 (34.5°), 9 (39.5°), PW (44.5°), UW (49.5°), SW (54°). LW (58°), Putter
That’s me my 3 and 5 are me go too clubs I have them dialed them in 50 yard increments in case I just need to hit my safety valves on a mentally tough hole the ten yard gap in my wedges honestly isn’t worth fixing over having two fairways
I started playing when a typical amateur set was driver 3 wood and5 wood, 3,5,7,9 irons and a putter. (later, bought full setand didn't gain a damn thing). Early on though, Bought my first new woods (they wanted $50.00 each!!!) Found the "even numbered" woods for $30.00 on a closeout. So I had my oversized Hickory driver, and my composite 2wood and 4wood. great combination for years!!! My bag is a lot heavier , now !
Callaway Mavrik 3 wood 15° & 5 wood 18° , Maxfli Revolution black Dot irons 4-Pw, RTX4 'S AW 50° , SW 54° & LW 58° mid bounce on all wedges. Play to a 4 cap . Old school true lofts on my iron set . My irons play true to the number on the bottom.
My current set up Driver 8 degrees 4 wood set to 15 degrees 7 wood set to 20 degrees 4-9 iron 46, 50, 54, 60 degree wedges Putter I also have a 3 &4 hybrid and a 3 driving iron
Really interesting Matt. I am off 25, driver goes 220 yards. I have always kept a Taylor Made 2 Rescue 16 degree in the bag, plus a 5 wood. 2 weeks ago I bought a 3 and a 4 Callaway X-Hot hybrid - so easy to hit, super straight and I get 200 and 180 yards respectively. So enough yardage to reach every par 4 and 5 in regulation if I hit straight. Great for punching out from under trees and I use the 4H for bunting up on to the green. It's an old man shot but who cares. So for me I came to the opposite view - no rescue/fairway woods, 2 hybrids. I'll trade a few yards from a 3 wood for straight with a hybrid any day. Off scratch or 1 - I agree a different story. Cheers
Depends on your second shot if you want to be on the green or short of the green depends how the greens set up if is surround by bunkers or other etc ,but off the tee depends narrow fairway or wide fairway I have 3wood and 4hybryd I use the 4h on my second shot land short of the green becuase i play narrow tight courses and 3w gets you in trouble on narrow tight courses
3 wood & 7wood Ping G425 Tensei shafts: love being able to use 3 wood on tight driving holes or for going for green in 2 on par 5's 7 wood replace 4 hybrid or long iron and i can fly it high up in the air 240 (I always prefer hitting all my woods off the deck rather then any tee) 6 handicap
I replaced my 3 wood with my 5 wood a couple of years ago. I replaced the hybrid with a 7 wood and I've got the combination that works for me. Now, if I could only lag putt. Thanks for your video. Great stuff.
I got a whole bag of PXG's this year-woods and irons. When they were fitting me for a 3W, they ran into trouble finding just the right head and shaft combination for me so after trying several things, they ended up putting me into a 5 wood head on a 3 wood shaft, creating essentially a 4 wood. That worked perfectly in my gapping and I've been very happy with it. I recently picked up a 7 wood (Taylormade Sim Max) that I love and it put me in the same situation as you except trying to decide between that and the 3 hybrid. I've taken it out once since I got it and THAT was the easiest club I've ever hit and is extending my range from the hybrid and filling a gap I had just below that 4 wood. Problem solved! Hybrid moves to a spot in my garage bag and the 7W goes in the gamer bag. BTW, I'm a 4 wedge guy myself-PW, GW, 54 and 58 but this time of year here in Georgia, until the grass comes back in, I can leave the 58 in the garage. I just can't hit it consistently off these bare lies we have so I remove the temptation and stay out of trouble. Looking forward to putting it back in play in two or three more weeks.
My new setup is a Driver, 3W, 3H, and 4H, whereas my old setup was just a driver and 3 Hybrid. Just chatting with my dad the other day about a 5 wood and how easy it is to hit. I’m gonna test my new setup first to see if I’ve got the right variation of big clubs to consistently hit the 200-210 plus yard shots. Very helpful to see if I want to go for a 5W later on in time.
I don’t know whether to take out my 3 wood and keep the 5 wood in(i did not have a 4 iron so I had both but I’m getting one soon)I also don’t know whether to keep my 3 hybrid in or put in a 3 iron
Hi, I just started playing golf and only used a 9 iron to start with. I can get good height and distance with it, tried a 3 wood not long a ago and it went far great distance with minimal effort. Am i meant to get so muxh distance on 9 iron as I am really hitting it or is longer iron more suited for distance?
I haven't had a 5w in years. However, I did just replace my Taylormade 3w and 3hybrid with the new Ping 425s' and swapped my 4 iron with the crossover utility iron. LOVE THEM! 💖
I use the both. 3 wood off the tee and on long approach’s. 5 wood on shorter par 4s or long par 3s. 5 woods are good for getting over trees on long approaches as well. Got that Mav 5 wood and epic speed 3 wood. Love ‘em both.
I go strong 3W (13.5*) and strong 5W (16.5*) and just roll w/ 48/54/58 for wedges and I have been fine. Mr SG the TSi3 4W/5W are money as well. So easy to hit and are long.
Yes!!!! I use 3 wood as dual purpose. Tee and long fairway. Then 7 wood. Same reasons you gave. Great video. Love the sense of humor. Keep up the good work.
Why choose? Have both. I have a 4-wedge system and also carry a 3-wood and a 5-wood. My entire bag is: Putter, Driver, 3W, 5W, 3H, 4H, 6H, 7i, 8i, 9i, PW, GW, SW, LW. I also occasionally drop the 3 or 5 wood in favor of a 1 hybrid, depending on the course or wind conditions. I'm 63 years old and an 8 hdcp.
I haven't carried a 3 wood for about 10 years now so it's a 5 wood for me all day long. I can't hit a 3 wood off the turf if my life depended on it, and my 5 wood off of a tee is almost as long as my 3 wood... so it's a no brainer for me. This leaves room in my bag for a 7 wood. :-)
Hi Matt, I live in England and especially during the lockdown here have loved your video's. My chipping hasn't got a load better, YET, but that's just me, not you 🤷♂️. I use 4 woods; D, 3W, 3Hybrid & 5Hybrid and have 4 wedges, although sometimes I wonder why!!. Keep it up, stay safe.
I went with a Ping 5 wood head and the three wood shaft and it is absolutely awesome and does the trick instead of two clubs. The 5 wood head is super easy to hit any time and the 3 wood shaft is long enough for any type of shot
In my bag, Driver, 3 wood, 3hybrid (19°), 5-GW irons, wedge (52°,56°,60°) & Putter...total 14 clubs...i choosed 3hybrid instead of 5 wood even both have same loft because for me hybrid better for me to hit inside the rough area
I have a 3 and 7w, and 5h. But can adjust the 3 to be a 5 which is usually how I play it. My hybrid is used more like a punch out rescue club and as a "putter" off the green.
i use the callaway rogue st max d 3 wood, its easy to hit. my next club is a mizuno fli hi 4 hybrid. the gapping is just nice for a minimalist set of 11 clubs.
Got new Ping irons (i210) on order & I've decided to drop my hybrid & I am going with a Ping G425 3 iron crossover, It's a beautiful club to hit. I also carry a Ping G410 3 wood.
I play with a 15-degree 3 wood which I mainly use off the tee, but also on those long par 5s. I pair it with a 19 degree hybrid which plays similar enough distance-wise to a 5 wood for me, but a bit more versatile.
Couldn't agree more. I switched from a hybrid to a 5 wood and it was the best switch of my life. Hybrids are a little overrated in my opinion. Heck, for player that think they need hybrids on their longer/mid irons: just try a 7 or 11 wood -- you may be surprised!
Man your videos help because you don't really bs around stuff awesome content!! I'm in love with my Taylormade R15 3 wood not the easiest but when you get it down thing is a rocket!
I carry 4 wedges and locked in on a 17 degree 4 wood to remedy the indecision of carrying a 3 or 5 w, and it has worked well. My other wood is a 21 degree hybrid - if less yards are required, then go to a 4 iron.
I think a hybrid is more versatile. You can hit out of the rough easier, use it for bump and runs around a green too, and its easier to get the ball in the air.
I prefer a 5 wood over the 3 wood. I hit them with in a few yards of each other. For me the added loft on the 5 wood helps me get the ball in the air easier off the deck and results in more consistent ball flights. For me its a no brainer. Consistency is everything in golf.
Years back I took 3 wood out because I cold hit 5 wood very similar distances, that 20 years ago. Now I'm 64, new technology, can't hit anything as far, 3 wood stayed, maverick max, I can do a lot of different shaped shots off the fairways, it doesn't have the height of the 5, and gives me better roll outout this then helps with wedges I like to hit into par fives, anyhow depending on what age you are can really impact what goes in your bag. Another favourite for my age group, a lot of guys love the 7 woods. Im not a fan of the hybrids, I just can't hit them consistently
With iron sets now being 4i-PW in general then you can carry both 3w and 5w if it suits you. I go 4i-PW (7 clubs), Dr, 3w, 5w, GW, LW, SW and putter for 14 total. For me, my 5w acts as a strong 3 iron and I feel I have enough short game coverage with the other wedges. The 3w is great for those tight driving holes. If I had to keep ONE it would probably be the 3w.
I'd split it done the middle and am using a 4 wood. Also have a 7 wood, and 4 and 5 hybrids. Left the 4 and 5 irons out of the bag. Only using a pitching wedge, sand wedge, and a chipper.
Taylormade Sim Max 5 wood was my previous favorite club of all time. Now the Sim 2 5 wood is my favorite club of all time. I can step on it and hit it 250, or I can take a smooth swing and hit it 225. It's so versatile and forgiving!
I am similar to you, will roll with either 3w/5w or 3w/2i. My hybrid is a 4 so it's either 4i or 4h depending on the course. If I need to hit that 4 range (200-210) off the tee a lot it's the iron, if it's more just for hitting long approaches I'll go hybrid.
I carry a four and seven wood in my bag. I never use my three or four iron any longer unless I am in tree trouble and need a low punch shot with some distance. You wont see me ever using my three or four iron anywhere else on the course. My seven wood works better for me and its much easier to hit.
Love your channel Matt!
I am now using a Ping G430 2 Hybrid, 4 Hybrid, and 5Hybrid. 5-PW TaylorMade P790 irons, vokey 50,54,58 wedges.
Inside on trackman, I was only hitting the 3 Wood a little further than the 2 Hybrid. I love the 2 hybrid. It's a GREAT fairway finder. And I can hit stinger type shots with it. Also use it for punch outs from bad lies. Works great. I feel very comfortable with it compared to a 3 wood, probably due to the shorter shaft. I play 99% at my same local course, so it works for me. I did consider ditching the 5 hybrid for a 3 wood, but the 5 hybrid proves to be very valuable from bad lies, and when I need to get the ball up over a tree. So for rest of this year, I am sticking to this setup.
Got a trusted 7 wood and love it!
Love the channel !! I am 65 yrs old and I have found that a 5 wood and a 7 wood give me the best options for a smother swing with much less effort and much more accuracy than my hybrid clubs.
Split the difference, 4 wood mafia.
I actually have a 4 hybrid, 5 wood and a 3 wood. Recently dropped my 4 iron for the 4 hybrid since I was hitting it much more consistently
I been thinking about doing the same thing
I love my hybrids ....3,4 ,5 b21 big Bertha
I use 3 wood 3 hybrid and 5 hybrid. Don't know why but it works for me
I've got the same setup going. It was time for the 4-iron to kick rocks haha
Same here. 3 and the 4 hybrids are so much easier to hit than the 3 and 4 irons.
3 and 5 wood are great also.
V happy for u now u r getting sponsors for ur vids. U deserve it bro
I agree nice guy doesn’t come across cheesy either like some others
My hybrid is the best club in my bag, feel so comfortable using it, its a 3 hybrid so that rules me out using a 5 wood.
I can smoke the crap out of my 3 hybrid....but....I can also pull it way left...so I don't use it on the course
Matt, I am an older golfer (77), and I still hit the ball long. I am usually 255 to 260 off the tee with driver. I carry both a 3 and a 5 wood. The 3 wood is a strong 3 at 13 degrees and a stiff shaft although Taylormade is proposing I move to the new SIM2 Max 3 wood which I will likely do. The 5 wood is an old M1 model and I will be getting the new SIM2 model soon to go with my new 3 Wood. SIM2 Max Driver came 2 weeks ago and I love it. As you can guess, Taylormade has my specs which haven't changed much in 5 years. I am lucky to have good genes and be able to do what I do today. But I have never loved the 4 wedge system. DOn't carry a 60 degree as it is a club I never hit well. I learned a lot iabout hitting a sand wedge when I lived in Europe and can do a lot of fancy shots with it. So I have 2 hybrids for the 3 and 4 irons, 5 - SW for irons. With the current 3 wood, off the deck isn't easy for me. That all may change with the new club, we chall see. But I want to thank you for the video, kind of confirmed my idea of the 3 woods staying in the bag.
Earlier this year I had a 5 wood in the bag and a 3 wood, I didn’t really see a huge difference in the distance so during the off season I went out and did a few test for different 5 wood but was recommended a 7 wood. After hitting the Cobra F9 7 wood, I decided to pick it up and put it in my bad along with a 3 wood. It’s better for me as a sort of mid handicap player. But at the end of the day it always comes down to what will help your game and what you prefer
I love my 5W! It's easy to hit of the deck and fits perfectly between with the distances I get from my driver and my irons.
Callaway Maverick 5 wood is some club guys easy to use, high launch lands soft. Great club all round. I have to agree with Matt on this one. Happy golfing from Ireland lads 🏌️⛳🇮🇪
I hardly ever carry/use a 3W anymore. I totally love my Titleist 5W. Enjoyed the discussion here!
I love my Mavrik 5W but the 7w is outstanding too.
I played with 5 Wood for years and loved it off the tee. I've switched my setup ( Driver: Ping G400 MAX, 3 Wood: Titleist TS2 @ 14.5 degrees, Mizuno CLK 3 Hybrid @ 19 degrees and Cobra F Max 4 Hybrid @ 22 Degrees. Hybrids offer so much more versatility, especially out of the rough.
Hey Matt. Love the channel. I'm surprised more people haven't mentioned going with a 16.5 deg. 4 wood only, then a 21 deg. hybrid. I bought a demo Titleist set with that set up and it seems to work. The TS 2 16.5 goes almost as far as my old TM 3 wood and is far easier to hit off the deck.
I use fairway woods on the fairway only highbrid in the grass
As a new golfer (first round was end of May) I'm fairly decent with my irons as that's what I practiced with off the bat. My driver and woods are what get me in trouble the most. Pouring up a can of SLICE. Hybrids allow me to get some extra distance without losing my ball to the woods
What kind of shafts do you have in your driver and wood. Quick fix without looking at your swing put stiffer shafts in. X stiff shafts completely eliminated my slice
@@TheBooze13 currently using regular flex shafts but my swing speed is not that fast at all I'm hitting like 85-100 depending on how much sauce I put on it. I think I may have identified my issue since I commented that. I have a tendency to bend my lead hand wrist back instead of keeping it flat. There's about 2 feet of snow so I haven't hit a ball in a couple months so can't tell for sure. I'll definitely try out that stiffer shaft thanks for the tip man!
@@Doctoberfest hell yea man I’m dealing with the snow too. But yea those swing speeds definitely warrant stiff shafts. I swing about 115 driver I put x stiff shafts in all my clubs and it changed my life lol. Good luck man
I'm still old school hitting Ping G20 5, 3 and driver. I purchased an Adams Golf hybrid (22 degree I think) about 10 years ago and never really adapted my swing to play it consistent. I finally gifted it to my golfing mentor and he loves it.
On saturday I took some of what i've learned on this channel and shot my best score yet. Most of my success maybe from switching out my bladed wedges for cavity back wedges to match the irons i play. I went with one cleveland cbx 50 degree. A week ago I shot 10 over through 9 holes, this week I shot 3 over through 9!!! unprecedented and hope to repeat my success!
I appreciate your personality and character in your videos Matt. The set I’m using, which I only have about 15-20 rounds with, I can’t say I’ve ever pulled the the 3 or 5 wood except at the range. But I haven’t been out in about 5 years now. Maybe time for a change as I do rely on my wedges more (probably cause I miss so many greens LOL.
I dropped the 4 iron and kept the hybrid. I use 3w, 5w and 4 hybrid with 5-9 with 4 wedges!
Exactly same.
I am a fan of 4 woods...it is the tweener fairway wood.
I had one I liked until I broke it, now replaced with a 5 wood I like even more.
I agree. I just added a TS2 4 wood (16.5 degree head) to the bag last season. When we did the testing, the 13.5 degree head blended too close to my driver and I had trouble hitting the 15 degree off the deck. The 16.5 degree head hit the sweet spot. Love the ball flight and easy to hit off the deck.
I have the 4 Mavrik. Without a doubt, it's my favourite club. It's a rocket.
I never carried a 3 wood. I use a karsten 1 or 2 4 and 5 wood.
Hi Matt, great channel. I believe I am a little goofy, but I use a g425 Max 5 wood set at 16.5° with a 3 wood shaft. Choked down I hit this 210ish and full swing 250. The second is my g425 Max 7 wood set at 20° to fill the gap after my g425 5 iron. These two clubs are easier to hit than any other’s I’ve tried. Keep up the great content.
I have a Ping G410 5 wood that I’ve changed the loft on to be almost a 4 wood. Then I have a Ping G410 7 wood standard loft and a G410 5 hybrid. All matching shafts. Never had that in my bag before and it’s very consistent. I’m happy I spent the time and money to switch things up. 5 iron to U wedge Ping i210 irons and ping Glide 3.0 54 and 58 degree wedges.
Play both! I use Driver, 3W, 5W, 5hy, 6-P, 52-56-60 Best setup I've had so far. Super versatile and confidence inspiring from top to bottom.
Why no 5 iron?
@@xSRGxJake I have a tendency to get steep and transitioning too fast. Having that wide hybrid sole and the weight being back of the head gives me the turf interaction I'm looking for while providing extra forgiveness. If it makes sense, I'm a steep sweeper of the ball.
That's only 13?
@@atone1855 I keep an orange whip in the bag for warm ups and tempo training. When it's not there I put in a 4 hybrid.
I have the EXACT same issue. For now I decided to drop my Lob. I can shape my Sand fairly well. I wanna keep the Lob, I just need to get better with it. Then I'm probably gonna drop the Hybrid.
Great video as usual. Been a fan since you were hitting in your backyard. Keep up the great work.
Bought a Maverick Max 5W last year. It is absolutely AWESOME!!! Broke 100 almost immediately and very close to break 90. This year I added a SIM 2 MAX driver. What a powerful combo!!
Glad I waited till the end to comment - was gunna say BOTH! i've replaced my 4iron with a hybrid (similar loft, easier to hit) then play Driver, 3 & 5 wood (different brands, what works for you) then 3 wedges and a putter
All my woods have a useful time and place. They are staying. The minute you remove the wood you'll tell yourself, I need my 3 wood for this particular shot.. Been there done that.... Oh, by the way I love watching you play golf and your approach to each and every shot. I've learned a lot from you, even in my old age..
Smokin them fairway woods Mr SG! I'm a Driver, 3 wood, 5 wood guy. All I need.
Like watching when you are on a course. Watching you hit into a screen and being read a bunch of numbers, well...you know what I mean. Great advice, thanks, Matt.
I just bought a new Taylormade M2 (2017) 3 wood yesterday and so far I’m loving it
You are my favorite golf TH-cam channel. By adding a 3 and 5 wood, I’ve gotten rid of my 3 hybrid but still use a 4 hybrid.
I think I will replace my hybrid with a 5 wood. So my lineup will consist of my driver, 3 wood and 5 wood and 4 iron down to 4 wedges 52, 56 and 60 degree wedges. I like your videos, keep them coming.
I have the mavrik max 5 wood and love it! I don't own a hybrid, but I'm glad to see someone else uses the same bag configuration I use. lol..... thanks for the video!
Crazy, you dropped this video the day my new mavrik 5 wood was delivered. Playing my g410 3 wood at 13.5 degrees as more of a tee club or a long par 5 club and the 5 wood at 18 degrees. That mavrik is so easy to hit.
I compromised and went with a 4-wood and with my new set (T200's) not having a 3-iron, I get to put in my u500 2 iron as an everyday. I too go with 4 wedges, 43 W from the set, then 48, 54, 60 sm8's. Got them all towards the end of the season here north of the border so I'm really looking forward to the upcoming season.
I'm a high handicapper and i got a package set with driver, 3 wood, 4h, 5-sw irons.
I really struggle to hit the 3 wood and the 5/6 irons. My golf pro at my course suggested to get a 5 wood as it is easier to hit. It's perfect for me, good for long par 4 and 5s at my course to get further down the fairway. It's good for long par 3s where a driver is too much.
I do the same. 3 wood off the tee when I want to make sure I’m in the fairway and 5 wood from the fairway or rough from deep. Love the insights.
Jeff, you low a low handicapper, your rotation thru the hit and eye coordination makes you good as you are. I'm still a high handicapper and my 'work in progress' is weight transfer so a 9 and 5 fairways are in my bag. My swing speed is slower so no 200+yd shots for me so I need 1 more stroke .... but thanks to the video as it reinforces the consistency needed.
I have the Titleist TSi2 3wood in a 16.5 degree. I love it and hit it off the tee almost all the time.
I've never been able to hit a long iron so I have always kept a 3 & 5 wood in my bag. Been hitting Cobra F8's for a couple years and love them. My wedge game needs a lot of help so I keep clubs in my bag that I can use to get yardage to take a full swing into greens. Keep the videos coming Matt hackers like me love the input!
I used to play driver (1 wood), 1 iron, 2i - PW, SW & LW. As I got older I lost the 1 & 2 irons and added a 3w and another wedge. Even older still, I ditched the 3 iron and replaced it with a hybrid. Now, I'm struggling with the 3 wood off the deck (off the tee is fine) so I'm looking to replace it with a strong 5 wood. I may even loft the hybrid up a little and garage the 4 iron too. Don't let anyone tell you that getting old doesn't suck. For golfers, it does!
I'm only 35-40% off the deck with 3 wood, and hit 5 wood perfect about 80% Of the time (the other 20% with 5 wood is still more accurate than 3 wood. But 3 wood off the tee is good most of the time when called for. So, I keep both and a 7 wood too. 9.5 handicap 62 years young. YEP! Your videos are the best 👍
I have 1, 3, and 5 wood along with 3H, 4H, and 5H. 6,7, 8, 9, PW, SW, LW, and putter. Works great for me.
I agree, using a 15* 3W and 19* 5W. Love the versatility and of control that the 5W adds.
I'm a huge fan of the four wedge setup as well. Currently using G410 Driver, Woods, Hybrid and G425 Irons - new setup, but am debating swapping out the hybrid for a 4 iron, will see how this setup goes going forward.
Setup: Driver (9°)
, 3W (14.5°), 5W (17.5°) , 4H (20.5°) , 5 (23.5°), 6 (26.5°), 7 (30°), 8 (34.5°), 9 (39.5°), PW (44.5°), UW (49.5°), SW (54°). LW (58°), Putter
I carry, Dr, 3w & 5W 22* hybrid 5-PW, 50,54,58, p No issues with gapping. I concur with the TSi2, the best 3&5 I've ever hit.
Never got behind the idea of taking the 5 wood out the bag and replacing with a hybrid. 5 wood is my best hitting club!
That’s me my 3 and 5 are me go too clubs I have them dialed them in 50 yard increments in case I just need to hit my safety valves on a mentally tough hole the ten yard gap in my wedges honestly isn’t worth fixing over having two fairways
Great Video Matt..i have a hybrid and a 5W in my bag....i use 5-pw plus a couple of extra wedges and putter. and driver...
Got a tsi 4 wood and it’s awesome. Well worth a try Matt.
I started playing when a typical amateur set was driver 3 wood and5 wood, 3,5,7,9 irons and a putter. (later, bought full setand didn't gain a damn thing). Early on though, Bought my first new woods (they wanted $50.00 each!!!) Found the "even numbered" woods for $30.00 on a closeout. So I had my oversized Hickory driver, and my composite 2wood and 4wood. great combination for years!!! My bag is a lot heavier , now !
Callaway Mavrik 3 wood 15° & 5 wood 18° , Maxfli Revolution black Dot irons 4-Pw, RTX4 'S AW 50° , SW 54° & LW 58° mid bounce on all wedges. Play to a 4 cap . Old school true lofts on my iron set . My irons play true to the number on the bottom.
My current set up
Driver 8 degrees
4 wood set to 15 degrees
7 wood set to 20 degrees
4-9 iron
46, 50, 54, 60 degree wedges
Putter I also have a 3 &4 hybrid and a 3 driving iron
Really interesting Matt. I am off 25, driver goes 220 yards. I have always kept a Taylor Made 2 Rescue 16 degree in the bag, plus a 5 wood. 2 weeks ago I bought a 3 and a 4 Callaway X-Hot hybrid - so easy to hit, super straight and I get 200 and 180 yards respectively. So enough yardage to reach every par 4 and 5 in regulation if I hit straight. Great for punching out from under trees and I use the 4H for bunting up on to the green. It's an old man shot but who cares. So for me I came to the opposite view - no rescue/fairway woods, 2 hybrids. I'll trade a few yards from a 3 wood for straight with a hybrid any day. Off scratch or 1 - I agree a different story. Cheers
Depends on your second shot if you want to be on the green or short of the green depends how the greens set up if is surround by bunkers or other etc ,but off the tee depends narrow fairway or wide fairway I have 3wood and 4hybryd I use the 4h on my second shot land short of the green becuase i play narrow tight courses and 3w gets you in trouble on narrow tight courses
Not being a long hitter I say 5 over 3 all day. Very easy to hit off the deck! If it’s down in the rough just get out 1st advance 2nd! Great video!
3 wood & 7wood Ping G425 Tensei shafts: love being able to use 3 wood on tight driving holes or for going for green in 2 on par 5's 7 wood replace 4 hybrid or long iron and i can fly it high up in the air 240 (I always prefer hitting all my woods off the deck rather then any tee) 6 handicap
definitely both. never found a hybrid i liked. good choice!
I kept the 3W tossed the 5W and replaced it with a 3H. Why? Same reasons, 3H is easier to hit from the rough or the fairway. It's a personal choice. ✌
I have same setup for the same reasons. I like my 19degree 3h. It’s easier to hit than a 5w and if goes a similar distance
I replaced my 3 wood with my 5 wood a couple of years ago. I replaced the hybrid with a 7 wood and I've got the combination that works for me. Now, if I could only lag putt. Thanks for your video. Great stuff.
I got a whole bag of PXG's this year-woods and irons. When they were fitting me for a 3W, they ran into trouble finding just the right head and shaft combination for me so after trying several things, they ended up putting me into a 5 wood head on a 3 wood shaft, creating essentially a 4 wood. That worked perfectly in my gapping and I've been very happy with it. I recently picked up a 7 wood (Taylormade Sim Max) that I love and it put me in the same situation as you except trying to decide between that and the 3 hybrid. I've taken it out once since I got it and THAT was the easiest club I've ever hit and is extending my range from the hybrid and filling a gap I had just below that 4 wood. Problem solved! Hybrid moves to a spot in my garage bag and the 7W goes in the gamer bag. BTW, I'm a 4 wedge guy myself-PW, GW, 54 and 58 but this time of year here in Georgia, until the grass comes back in, I can leave the 58 in the garage. I just can't hit it consistently off these bare lies we have so I remove the temptation and stay out of trouble. Looking forward to putting it back in play in two or three more weeks.
My new setup is a Driver, 3W, 3H, and 4H, whereas my old setup was just a driver and 3 Hybrid. Just chatting with my dad the other day about a 5 wood and how easy it is to hit. I’m gonna test my new setup first to see if I’ve got the right variation of big clubs to consistently hit the 200-210 plus yard shots.
Very helpful to see if I want to go for a 5W later on in time.
I replaced my 3 wood with a 5 wood 3 months ago and will never look back my handicap has dropped by 3 strokes. 16 to 13.
Yep. I put in a 3 iron and took out the 3 wood.
I don’t know whether to take out my 3 wood and keep the 5 wood in(i did not have a 4 iron so I had both but I’m getting one soon)I also don’t know whether to keep my 3 hybrid in or put in a 3 iron
Hi, I just started playing golf and only used a 9 iron to start with. I can get good height and distance with it, tried a 3 wood not long a ago and it went far great distance with minimal effort. Am i meant to get so muxh distance on 9 iron as I am really hitting it or is longer iron more suited for distance?
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@@gasperstarina9837 I’ve change back again lol. Driver, 3 wood, 3 hybrid (Callaway UW)…….
I haven't had a 5w in years. However, I did just replace my Taylormade 3w and 3hybrid with the new Ping 425s' and swapped my 4 iron with the crossover utility iron. LOVE THEM! 💖
I use the both. 3 wood off the tee and on long approach’s. 5 wood on shorter par 4s or long par 3s. 5 woods are good for getting over trees on long approaches as well. Got that Mav 5 wood and epic speed 3 wood. Love ‘em both.
I go strong 3W (13.5*) and strong 5W (16.5*) and just roll w/ 48/54/58 for wedges and I have been fine. Mr SG the TSi3 4W/5W are money as well. So easy to hit and are long.
Yes!!!! I use 3 wood as dual purpose. Tee and long fairway. Then 7 wood. Same reasons you gave. Great video. Love the sense of humor. Keep up the good work.
500 yd + par 5. Play 5W 5W leaves a wedge on. If you hit driver then 3 wood the course designers put bunkers and water in to catch you.
Why choose? Have both. I have a 4-wedge system and also carry a 3-wood and a 5-wood. My entire bag is: Putter, Driver, 3W, 5W, 3H, 4H, 6H, 7i, 8i, 9i, PW, GW, SW, LW. I also occasionally drop the 3 or 5 wood in favor of a 1 hybrid, depending on the course or wind conditions. I'm 63 years old and an 8 hdcp.
Got fitted last spring. I was set on a 3 wood. Walked out of there with a TS2 5 wood. way more control and confidence with the 5 wood.
I haven't carried a 3 wood for about 10 years now so it's a 5 wood for me all day long. I can't hit a 3 wood off the turf if my life depended on it, and my 5 wood off of a tee is almost as long as my 3 wood... so it's a no brainer for me. This leaves room in my bag for a 7 wood. :-)
Same here
Hi Matt, I live in England and especially during the lockdown here have loved your video's. My chipping hasn't got a load better, YET, but that's just me, not you 🤷♂️. I use 4 woods; D, 3W, 3Hybrid & 5Hybrid and have 4 wedges, although sometimes I wonder why!!. Keep it up, stay safe.
I’ve got a 4 hybrid and 5 wood. Works great for me.
I have both in the bag. 1, 3, 5 wood. 4 and 5 hybrid. Then 6 - L wedge
Just bought the same 5 wood per your suggestion. Thanks for clearing this up for me.
I went with a Ping 5 wood head and the three wood shaft and it is absolutely awesome and does the trick instead of two clubs. The 5 wood head is super easy to hit any time and the 3 wood shaft is long enough for any type of shot
In my bag,
Driver, 3 wood, 3hybrid (19°), 5-GW irons, wedge (52°,56°,60°) & Putter...total 14 clubs...i choosed 3hybrid instead of 5 wood even both have same loft because for me hybrid better for me to hit inside the rough area
I have a 3 and 7w, and 5h. But can adjust the 3 to be a 5 which is usually how I play it. My hybrid is used more like a punch out rescue club and as a "putter" off the green.
i use the callaway rogue st max d 3 wood, its easy to hit. my next club is a mizuno fli hi 4 hybrid. the gapping is just nice for a minimalist set of 11 clubs.
Got new Ping irons (i210) on order & I've decided to drop my hybrid & I am going with a Ping G425 3 iron crossover, It's a beautiful club to hit. I also carry a Ping G410 3 wood.
I play with a 15-degree 3 wood which I mainly use off the tee, but also on those long par 5s. I pair it with a 19 degree hybrid which plays similar enough distance-wise to a 5 wood for me, but a bit more versatile.
Couldn't agree more. I switched from a hybrid to a 5 wood and it was the best switch of my life. Hybrids are a little overrated in my opinion. Heck, for player that think they need hybrids on their longer/mid irons: just try a 7 or 11 wood -- you may be surprised!
Man your videos help because you don't really bs around stuff awesome content!! I'm in love with my Taylormade R15 3 wood not the easiest but when you get it down thing is a rocket!
Agreed, I have both in my bag as well for the same reasons. Great vid!!
5&7 wood, 4hybrid lofted down . 6i and up. Good video and info
I carry 4 wedges and locked in on a 17 degree 4 wood to remedy the indecision of carrying a 3 or 5 w, and it has worked well. My other wood is a 21 degree hybrid - if less yards are required, then go to a 4 iron.
I use a titleist 3 wood and I absolutely love it. I’m currently deciding between a hybrid and a 5 wood. I’m probably getting a 5 wood
I think a hybrid is more versatile. You can hit out of the rough easier, use it for bump and runs around a green too, and its easier to get the ball in the air.
That’s also a good reason why I want to have a hybrid
I prefer a 5 wood over the 3 wood. I hit them with in a few yards of each other. For me the added loft on the 5 wood helps me get the ball in the air easier off the deck and results in more consistent ball flights. For me its a no brainer. Consistency is everything in golf.
I use both in my bag. I trust them and my swing works well with them most times. My 3 wood is great when the driver is inconsistent.
I go 3W, 5W(17), 3H(21), 4I. I loose a wedge, but you can make up in wedges based on swing and face adjustment.
This channel is awesome. It has rocketed up the ranks and is now my favorite golf channel. Keep 'em coming!
Years back I took 3 wood out because I cold hit 5 wood very similar distances, that 20 years ago.
Now I'm 64, new technology, can't hit anything as far, 3 wood stayed, maverick max, I can do a lot of different shaped shots off the fairways, it doesn't have the height of the 5, and gives me better roll outout this then helps with wedges I like to hit into par fives, anyhow depending on what age you are can really impact what goes in your bag.
Another favourite for my age group, a lot of guys love the 7 woods.
Im not a fan of the hybrids, I just can't hit them consistently
Love your vids! you make me laugh but, you know your stuff. Keep em coming g
With iron sets now being 4i-PW in general then you can carry both 3w and 5w if it suits you. I go 4i-PW (7 clubs), Dr, 3w, 5w, GW, LW, SW and putter for 14 total. For me, my 5w acts as a strong 3 iron and I feel I have enough short game coverage with the other wedges. The 3w is great for those tight driving holes.
If I had to keep ONE it would probably be the 3w.
I keep both, for the same reasons. I agree, my 5 w is the easiest club in my bag to hit
I bought a used Mavrik 5w a couple months ago and i was amazed. It was by far the easiest to hit 5w i have ever tried.
I do enjoy the videos! It's good info and the humor makes it fun to watch.
I'd split it done the middle and am using a 4 wood. Also have a 7 wood, and 4 and 5 hybrids. Left the 4 and 5 irons out of the bag. Only using a pitching wedge, sand wedge, and a chipper.
Taylormade Sim Max 5 wood was my previous favorite club of all time. Now the Sim 2 5 wood is my favorite club of all time. I can step on it and hit it 250, or I can take a smooth swing and hit it 225. It's so versatile and forgiving!
I am similar to you, will roll with either 3w/5w or 3w/2i. My hybrid is a 4 so it's either 4i or 4h depending on the course. If I need to hit that 4 range (200-210) off the tee a lot it's the iron, if it's more just for hitting long approaches I'll go hybrid.
With loads of tour players now gaming 7 woods I think for most golfers a 4 wood and 7 wood is the best setup
I carry a four and seven wood in my bag. I never use my three or four iron any longer unless I am in tree trouble and need a low punch shot with some distance. You wont see me ever using my three or four iron anywhere else on the course. My seven wood works better for me and its much easier to hit.
4,7 woods. 3,5 hybrids. Could maybe drop the 3 hybrid, but I really like it.