Bag Make-up Confussion!!

[Deano]

Guys

Can someone shed a little light on what the correct approach to slotting hybrids
into your set should be?
Here's what I've got to decide between at the moment......

Driver 10.5 Mizuno

3 wood 16 degrees Cally BB

5 wood 18 degrees TM Burner

7 wood 22 degrees Cally BB

3 H 20 degrees MacGregor

4 H 23 degrees MacGregor

5 iron 26 degrees Bridgestone

The 5 wood will go I'm sure as it's steel shafted which is not ideal for me.
On paper, does the 7w look like a waste? I'm starting to like these hybrids a lot.
Some of these clubs are new to the bag and I'll hit the range this week try map
distances etc
Be interested though on any thoughts (hey, it's a slow work day lol)

Deano

[henno]

It depends. I'd ditch the 5w and 7w and just keep the hybrids if you like them. There will be a gap between your 3w and your 3h (I have the same gap) but if you are trying to stick greens from over 200m out you're a far better player than me. Otherwise, what's wrong with laying up an extra 10-15m further back with your 3h as opposed to your 5w.

These are just the thoughts of a chopper, but I just bumped the 17* out of my bag in favour of another wedge for the same reason.

[Jarro]

I agree with henno, drop the 5w and 7wd ... especially if you like hybrids over woods.

[razaar]

Depends on your skill level and whatever clubs you are confident with. The longer clubs are not your scoring clubs but get you in a position to take advantage of your scoring clubs (from 150 metres out). If you are in the habit of using one of your hybrids or fairway woods for chipping then that club should be included IMO. The 23* Mac would have an advantage over the Cally 7-wood, because it will have a lower trajectory more suited to a 4-iron and be easier to hit because of the shorter shaft. If you decide to replace the steel shafted 5-wood, a 19* club would be a good choice - something similar in shape & swing charactistics to your 3-wood. Hope this helps.

[3oneday]

Some here have this problem on a weekly basis.

[mikezone13]

I go like this...

Driver 9.5*
3 wood 15*
2 Hibrid 18 or 19* (can't quite remember)
4 hybrid 23*
5i-PW in my irons
52/56/60 wedges
Putter

I have thought about dropping the 4 hybrid but as I do chip with it now and then it stays in the bag.

[WBennett]

Get a 4 wood and lose the 3 and 5 woods. Its the longest serving club in my bag and easily still my favourite (although it looks like its done a million rounds)

I carry 10.5 driver, 17 deg 4 wood, 21 degree Mizuno Fli Hi driving/rescue iron, then 4-W, Gap Wedge (52), SW (56), 60 lobbie.

[Deano]

Yeah I looked at the MacGregor MT 4 wood just recently, but it being so open at address scared me off.

[goonie]

I've got
Driver 10.5
3 wood 15
Hybrid 18
Hybrid 21
Irons 4-PW
Wedges 52,58
Putter

[Deano]

Thanx Goonie & Mike, similiar setups I see.
Will look at adopting what you blokes have done
next round.
Deano

[Webster]

You dont really need 14 clubs these days with the hybrid replacing the long irons. This is my set up (13 clubs only):

Driver 9.5
5 wood 18
7 wood 21
hybrid 24
5-PW
52 & 58 wedges
Putter

[adlo]

I agree with Henno's comments, esp about going for greens from over 200m.

I play

10.5 Driver
15 3W
19 2H
22 3H
4-P
54
60

Works fine.

[Dotty]

Sounds like you have decided that the 5w isn't adding any value to your set, so ditch it and go initially with the two hybrid set-up.

If the 20*h stops being the reliable fairway finder (or green finder on long par 3s), then swap it out for the 7w.

Deano, you didn't mention how reliable do you hit your 3w and 7w. (And, at 16* that 3w is within a degree of a lot of 4 woods.)


Personally, I like fairway woods and currently use ...
10.5* D
15* W
18* W
23* H
5-PW (25.5* 5i)
(Subject to ho-itis.)

[Deano]

"(And, at 16* that 3w is within a degree of a lot of 4 woods.)"

Good point Dotty.
Yeah it's a new Cally BB, the latest oversize one, I've only just picked it up and only played a couple of rounds with it. To be honest I haven't even tried it off the deck yet. Your right though, at 16 it's only 0.5 off a 4wood anyway.
I've had a 7 wood in my bag for a couple of years now and they go OK. I know one round is not enough to go on, but based on the weekend I'll leave it out and continue to put these hybrids through their paces. I've had other hybrids in the past, but these MacGregors are by far the easiest to hit that I've tried (older TM's, Wishon, and Hiereko mostly).

[Deano]

"but if you are trying to stick greens from over 200m out you're a far better player than me"

Nah Henno, call me 'lay-up boy' - 230 with driver pulls me up.

[Scottt]

It depends how far you hit each of those claubs, you can't make an educated recommendation based just on the names of the clubs.

[Ferrins]

I would suggest that you mix around as much as you please until you put in a good round then stick with that setup for the next 5 rounds. Should be pretty clear if there's a change needed after that.

[kwantfm]

Some here have this problem on a weekly basis.

Weekly? More like daily!

[Moe Norman]

are you a kiwi making a confession about carrying 15 clubs?

[markTHEblake]

This is my set up (13 clubs only):

Driver 9.5
5 wood 18
7 wood 21
hybrid 24
5-PW
52 & 58 wedges
Putter

Uncanny.... i have played the same the last few rounds. mainly becuase i have a small bag and too many head covers get in the way.

Driver 9.5
Hybrid 18
hyrbid 21
4-PW
52 & 56 wedges
Putter

for most of my adult life my fairway woods have been token clubs in my bag, i have always managed to get by with hitting driver and irons. the use of 3 woods is overrated IMHO as most golfers would get a much higher % out of hitting 4 irons off the deck instead

[BrisVegas]

for most of my adult life my fairway woods have been token clubs in my bag, i have always managed to get by with hitting driver and irons. the use of 3 woods is overrated IMHO as most golfers would get a much higher % out of hitting 4 irons off the deck instead

My understanding is that most pro golfers cherish a good 3 wood and wont part with it for love nor money. If the driver's not working, these guys need something that gets the ball on the fairway.

[acem8]

I'm considering dropping the 3 wood (rarely a % shot off the fairway) and shortening the driver to 43.5" so that I use it more often off the tee. I will then go with a 18 degree 5 wood with a shaft that won't balloon (eg Proforce/Prolaunch Red). I can then use this club on tight tee shots but still get reasonable distance. I will then go 7 wood and then 4H or 9 wood before starting the irons at 5.

[razaar]

I'm considering dropping the 3 wood (rarely a % shot off the fairway) and shortening the driver to 43.5" so that I use it more often off the tee. I will then go with a 18 degree 5 wood with a shaft that won't balloon (eg Proforce/Prolaunch Red). I can then use this club on tight tee shots but still get reasonable distance. I will then go 7 wood and then 4H or 9 wood before starting the irons at 5.

Sounds a bit womanish.

[acem8]

I've come to terms with the fact my days of hitting a 4 iron blade/muscleback have gone. In recent times I have been leaving it in the boot of the car because its not even worth the effort carrying around for 4 hours. I find it easier to hit a high cut with a 7 wood for that distance than hit a straightforward 4 iron. I'll still keep one but I can't I can't see it going in the bag very often.

[Dotty]

Sounds a bit 1994'ish, when we used 43" drivers, 16* '3' woods and 21* '5' woods.

Go for it Ace, I'd be interested in hearing how it goes.