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7th September 2020 10:39 AM
#1
Member
Touring Pro (Von Nida Tour)
3 Wood vs. 2 Hybrid - Experiences/thoughts please...
Seeking opinions/thoughts/experiences from Ozgolfers who have experimented with 3 wood vs. 2 hybrid clubs.
My story - I can't hit a 3 wood to save my life. Yes, practice is required, swing improvements are required, etc. but I really just don't like taking that club out of the bag for pretty much any lie. After finally deciding to leave it out of the bag this weekend I just pulled my 3 hybrid out instead and felt so much better about it. This got me thinking... should I look at a 2 hybrid (16-17 degree) instead of working on my 3 wood?
Your story - Go!
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7th September 2020 10:47 AM
#2
Senior Member
Major Winner
They’re both evil. 5 wood is the go
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7th September 2020 11:56 AM
#3
Victorious Captain
Golf Hall of Fame Inductee
Originally Posted by
3puttpete
They’re both evil. 5 wood is the go
100% agree or a 4 wood
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7th September 2020 12:10 PM
#4
Yep, 4/5 woods are the way to go. Won't loose to much in distance either.
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7th September 2020 12:13 PM
#5
Member
Touring Pro (Von Nida Tour)
For some strange reason I hadn't even considered that! Thanks, will have a look into it.
Are they really that much easier to hit over a 3 wood?
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7th September 2020 12:41 PM
#6
Senior Member
Touring Pro (European Tour)
I have never settled on a 3 wood.
I'm straighter with my driver so off the tee I don't need a 3 wood and actually prefer to choke down if I don't want to hit it as far or try and hit a cut. On lay up holes I used to hit some wild hooks with the hybrid when using a tee, now days, I don't tee it up.
I'm carrying an 18 degree and 22 degree hybrid. I play on a course where the par 5s are unreachable so I don't really lose out not having the 3 wood.
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7th September 2020 12:56 PM
#7
Originally Posted by
DMG_Golf
For some strange reason I hadn't even considered that! Thanks, will have a look into it.
Are they really that much easier to hit over a 3 wood?
Personally when I struggle with my 3 wood, I swap it out with the 5 wood.
Of course if distance isn't such a factor then a 18 degree hybrid would work too. Usually the shorter the shaft, the easier to hit
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7th September 2020 01:08 PM
#8
Member
Touring Pro (Aust PGA)
Originally Posted by
DMG_Golf
Are they really that much easier to hit over a 3 wood?
Heya mate ... In my experience yes, a lot easier to elevate.
Strangely I don't get a lot of extra distance with my 3 wood at the end of the day ... But def more consistent with the 5 wood over the 3 wood.
The only time I miss having a 3 wood in the bag is for those REALLY bad driving days and using a 3 wood off the tee.
"If it ain't broke ... Break it"
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7th September 2020 01:16 PM
#9
Senior Member
Golf Hall of Fame Inductee
Originally Posted by
DMG_Golf
should I look at a 2 hybrid (16-17 degree) instead of working on my 3 wood?
If you cant hit a fairway, then of course you should. I have been using long hybrids for pretty much 15 years for the same reason. When i first tried it was amazing how much difference it made. You can get so much closer to par 5's in two when the second shot is not a cold top. Currently i have a Ping 410g which after loft adjustments can be as low as 15.5d
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7th September 2020 01:28 PM
#10
Member
Touring Pro (Von Nida Tour)
Excellent, thanks all. At least that's a few different options to experiment with!
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7th September 2020 03:20 PM
#11
Senior Member
Touring Pro (European Tour)
I use a 4 wood as it's still great off the tee and comes in higher and softer when hitting into greens. It also doesn't seem to go left on me like my hybrid does.
WITB
Driver: Ping G430 LST 10.5 w Tensei Orange AV Raw 65g S
5 Wood: Ping G425 w Tensei Orange AV Raw 75g S
7 Wood: Ping G430 w Alta CB 65g S
4 hybrid: Ping G w Alta R
Irons: 5-PW Ping i210 w PX LZ 5.5
Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM8 50-10*, SM8 58-10*
Putter: 2022 Bettinardi BB-8W, 35 inch
Bag: Jones Original Carry Bag
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7th September 2020 03:27 PM
#12
Senior Member
Touring Pro (Nationwide Tour)
I use a 3 wood adjusted up to almost 4 wood loft, then a 3 hybrid. Given how little a lot of people hit fairway woods, it's not surprising they don't feel comfortable over a 3 wood. I'd also want to get on a launch monitor to see if you actually gain any distance between a 3 and 2 hybrid. Hell, even going 4h, 4i-onwards might make sense, depending on your distances and flights.
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7th September 2020 03:29 PM
#13
Senior Member
Touring Pro (Nationwide Tour)
I've still got that M2 5 wood if you want to borrow it for a couple of weeks to test?
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7th September 2020 04:13 PM
#14
Senior Member
Touring Pro (European Tour)
Originally Posted by
BobsYourUncle
I use a 3 wood adjusted up to almost 4 wood loft, then a 3 hybrid. Given how little a lot of people hit fairway woods, it's not surprising they don't feel comfortable over a 3 wood. I'd also want to get on a launch monitor to see if you actually gain any distance between a 3 and 2 hybrid. Hell, even going 4h, 4i-onwards might make sense, depending on your distances and flights.
I find the 4 wood, 3Hy, 4Hy 5i combo works well in terms of yardage gapping. For those that game a 4i, a 4Hy would generally go slightly further so you can play both.
WITB
Driver: Ping G430 LST 10.5 w Tensei Orange AV Raw 65g S
5 Wood: Ping G425 w Tensei Orange AV Raw 75g S
7 Wood: Ping G430 w Alta CB 65g S
4 hybrid: Ping G w Alta R
Irons: 5-PW Ping i210 w PX LZ 5.5
Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM8 50-10*, SM8 58-10*
Putter: 2022 Bettinardi BB-8W, 35 inch
Bag: Jones Original Carry Bag
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7th September 2020 04:32 PM
#15
Senior Member
Touring Pro (European Tour)
All in the noggin. It sucks
Once you go yellow, you will never go back
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7th September 2020 05:09 PM
#16
Senior Member
Touring Pro (European Tour)
DMG: what might help with the fairway wood is some practice using the driver off the deck. Takes a while to master but might help with getting the launch better with the 3/4 wood.
Also when at the range never practice using the 3wood off a tee (a tip from Arnold Palmer) always from the ground.
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7th September 2020 05:37 PM
#17
i had exactly that thought three months ago.
wasn't using my m5 3 wood - was just so inconsistent. the new generation of 3 woods are generally low spin so can be a bit hit and miss in the wrong-ish hands.
went to a titleist demo day and hit a 3 wood, 4ish wood (16.5) and the 17 degree hybrid.
the 16.5 won. much more consistent and really nice to hit. also did a good job with gapping.
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8th September 2020 07:59 AM
#18
Senior Member
Multiple Major Winner
Originally Posted by
DMG_Golf
Seeking opinions/thoughts/experiences from Ozgolfers who have experimented with 3 wood vs. 2 hybrid clubs.
My story - I can't hit a 3 wood to save my life. Yes, practice is required, swing improvements are required, etc. but I really just don't like taking that club out of the bag for pretty much any lie. After finally deciding to leave it out of the bag this weekend I just pulled my 3 hybrid out instead and felt so much better about it. This got me thinking... should I look at a 2 hybrid (16-17 degree) instead of working on my 3 wood?
Your story - Go!
Sounds like new a new putter or wedges are in order!!
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8th September 2020 12:35 PM
#19
Senior Member
Touring Pro (PGA)
I was not able to hit any 3 woods until the last 2 years or so. I have a very long history of trying different 3 woods, 4 woods, 1 or 2 hybrids, driving iron and anything I can comes up with.
If I have to summaries my experience, I will say the following are what went wrong for me:
1) Bad advises from varies people. Fellow golfers, coaches/pro, salesmen <-- yep that is kind of my own doing.
2) Badly fitted 3 woods, hybrids or driving irons
3) Consistence of impact... this one is a little more complicated. 1/2 the reason because of golf lessons/practice and 1/2 because of ill fitted equipment.
To cut my story short, the following is what I would recommended:
1) use club face impact spray or sticker to see if you have a pattern on your 3 wood impact. If you do - luck! Jump to point 4. If you don't like I did, follow point 2
2) Please consider cut down the shaft of your 3 wood to 5 wood/hybrid length. (Choke down won't work, at least I don't have the discipline to remember choke down every time)
3) Try different club heads whenever possible, when found one. Pay for and stick to it. (Currently I am using a Baldo Competizione 568 14*, literally costed me arm and then the leg. But for the sake of consistent 3w impact, it's worth it!)
4) Try different shafts until you found one that works.
and by now you should be able to find a 3 wood that will works good somehow, no matter how good/bad your swing is. Then:
5) Find a pro that YOU CAN ACTUALLY COMMUNICATE clearly, have lessons with him/her to correct your swing flaw to improve not only your 3 wood but all the rest of your clubs.
That's my story in the last 2 years. Works well for me still.
And now, I can hit tour spoon, 3 wood, hybrids of any loft, driving irons etc.... following and repeating my above steps.
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8th September 2020 08:49 PM
#20
Junior Member
Fairweather club-member
Find a Cobra Baffler 4/5 Wood. I bought one here off someone. Its a ripper. No great loss of distance over my old 3 wood but shorter and more loft makes it easier to hit consistently.
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10th September 2020 12:42 PM
#21
Member
Touring Pro (Aust PGA)
I hit a good 3 wood of the deck but don’t ask me the secret , it took me a while to find one I could hit and trust and I have bought another 3 but I always end up with the Callaway Xhot back in the bag . Interestingly I have tried a Titleist 16.5 and found it more difficult to hit especially of the deck . It is definitely a confidence club though , and a club that if you are driving well sometimes won’t get used for a month . I suppose after that ramble , if you can’t hit a 3 wood it’s no big deal , put something in the bag you can hit
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10th September 2020 02:13 PM
#22
Senior Member
Grand Slam Winner
I putt much better when I game a 3w.
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11th September 2020 08:37 AM
#23
Senior Member
Major Winner
Originally Posted by
Coopers Country
if you can’t hit a 3 wood it’s no big deal , put something in the bag you can hit
Or just leave it out. 14 is the maximum allowed, not minimum required.
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11th September 2020 12:26 PM
#24
Senior Member
Golf Hall of Fame Inductee
Did you replace yours with a chipper
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Criticism doesn't bother me, as it means I am doing something and people are watching.
Handy-Cap
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11th September 2020 02:52 PM
#25
Senior Member
Major Winner
Originally Posted by
markTHEblake
Did you replace yours with a chipper
Only for 1 champs and I bladed it as far as a 3 wood Most of the time
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