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Forum Thread of the Day: “I think my 3-wood needs to go…but now what?”

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Today’s Forum Thread of the Day comes from Little Ned who is struggling with the 3-wood he had fitted for him and is looking for suggestions on what he should do now from fellow members. Little Ned only uses his 3-wood once or twice a round and feels like he may be wasting a spot in his bag, our members dish out their best advice on how he could utilize the club more effectively, while also giving alternative options.

Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

  • golfingfanatic: “I replaced my 3-wood with a 4-wood, and the difference has been remarkable. I feel like the shorter shaft, and the additional loft helps me a lot off the deck.”
  • dubbelbogey: “A quick and easy experiment would be to see if choking up on your 3w an inch or even an inch and a half makes a difference in your reliability of getting a clean(er) strike. If so, that’ll tell you something useful. It could be as simple as cutting the shaft (and maybe adding a little lead tape, if you’re worried about swing weight – to a lot of golfers it’s a minor factor) or steer you towards another shorter club, e.g. 4/5w or 2h. I do think the relatively small clubface and relatively longer length of a typical 3w are what makes them problematic for many golfers.”
  • reider69: “I just dumped my 3-wood for a 16 degree 2H. On my best hit I may get an extra 15 yards from the 3-wood, but so far I have hit over 10 shots on course with 2H, and all of them were in play and long enough. I can’t believe I didn’t do this sooner.”
  • ohioglfer: “I was inconsistent with 3-wood on fairways until I got a Ping G. Not a strong 3W at 16 degrees, but manageable off the deck most of the time. This improved even more when adjusted to 17 degrees, effectively making it a 4W. Overall, I’m pretty happy with it.”

Entire Thread: “I think my 3-wood needs to go…but now what?”

 

Gianni is the Managing Editor at GolfWRX. He can be contacted at gianni@golfwrx.com

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5 Comments

  1. ~j~

    Apr 30, 2019 at 10:51 am

    All. I cannot state this loud enough, without using all CAPS OF COURSE.

    I’ve hated 3w’s my whole golfing life. Never had one that consistently worked well for all my funky over the years injuries and swings.

    Just after Xmas this year, picked up a Cobra F8+ model of a 4/5w, and set it at 16.5* (A typical 3w HL). I smoke this thing 80-90% of the time 250y+, whereas with my previous 3w (TM Aeroburner black, HL), I’d get what I wanted maybe 3-4 times out of 10.

    The 4/5w, F8+ is 2-3 inches shorter than a normal 3w, and has the feel and versatility of my favoriate hybrid or greenside lob wedge.

    If you generally hate 3w’s, go try this Cobra F8+ 4/5w combo.

  2. Earnie

    Apr 27, 2019 at 6:38 pm

    Tour Edge Exotics Period!

  3. Rick

    Apr 27, 2019 at 10:03 am

    I use a 4 wood with a 3 wood length shaft. When my swing is off a little, I just choke down on the shaft. Hit some good shots, get my confidence back.

  4. Mike

    Apr 27, 2019 at 7:08 am

    I have a strong 3-W in my bag. I can hit it off the deck, but since the lies on my course usually aren’t spectacular, I found that hitting my 3-H (@ 17 deg) instead gives me better overall results. I agree w/ one of the comments above in that when I do “catch” it, I am about 15 yds longer than my best 3H. But as a mid-handicapper, how often do I really “catch” it? My course does have a short par 4 & a long par 3 which is where that 3-W is my go-to club, so I do have a reason to keep it in my bag. Besides, what could I replace it with? As stated, my 3H is 17 deg & already carry a lob wedge?

  5. Q

    Apr 26, 2019 at 2:26 pm

    Quit golf

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Tour Edge unveils all-new Exotics mini driver

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Tour Edge Golf has today introduced the all-new Exotics mini driver, engineered to deliver a powerful combination of speed, control, and versatility in the long game. 

The Exotics Mini combines a titanium face with a stainless-steel body in design to balance ball speed with stability and control, creating a versatile option at the top end of the bag. 

At the core of the design is Tour Edge’s proprietary Combo Brazing technology, a high-precision thermal bonding process that seamlessly fuses a titanium cup face to a stainless-steel body into a single, continuous structure. By eliminating energy loss found in traditional multi-piece constructions, Combo Brazing is designed to deliver faster face response, more efficient energy transfer, and a uniquely powerful yet controlled feel.

The multi-material construction also allows mass to be positioned lower and deeper in the head in a bid to increase stability, while the thin titanium face is engineered to maintain ball speed across a wider impact area.

“While the initial goal was to enhance control and versatility in the long game, Combo Brazing ultimately drove measurable gains in ball speed and distance within the mini driver category. In robot testing, we’ve documented higher ball speeds, higher launch, reduced spin, and increased carry and total distance compared to leading models.” – Vice President of R&D Matt Neeley

In addition to distance performance, the Exotics mini emphasizes forgiveness through a heavier stainless-steel body that shifts mass toward the perimeter. This configuration increases MOI relative to traditional all-titanium mini drivers, helping preserve ball speed and directional stability on off-center strikes. Paired with Pyramid Face Technology from the Exotics metalwood line, the design is intended to support consistent speed across the face.

To further enhance MOI, a lightweight carbon fiber crown frees additional mass that is strategically repositioned low and deep in the head in design to improve stability and promote optimal launch with controlled spin.

“We designed the Mini to be about five millimeters shallower than other mini drivers on the market. That change improves playability off the deck. From a clean fairway lie, it can function as a strong 3-wood alternative while still providing control off the tee.” – Tour Edge CEO David Glod

An adjustable hosel system allows for loft and lie tuning to dial in trajectory and shot shape, while a fixed 13-gram rear weight helps stabilize the head through impact to improve dispersion consistency. The Exotics Mini Driver is available in 11.5 and 13.5-degree lofts in right-handed models.

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The Exotics Mini Driver is available for pre-order beginning today for $399.99 USD at touredge.com, and will be available for purchase at retail outlets worldwide on May 22, 2026. 

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Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss

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In our forums, our members have been pitting a Srixon ZXi combo against a TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo. WRXer ‘edutch22’ is on the hunt for a new set of irons and kicks off the thread saying:

“Looking at picking up a new set of irons and think I’ve narrowed it down to Srixon ZXi combo or Taylormade P7CB/770 combo. I am currently a 5 cap and allbeit I feel irons are my weakness. My miss is a little to the toe side. I am decently steep at 4-5 down. Always thought I am high spin but recently on trackman my 7 was spinning at 5800 roughly. 

My question or looking for thoughts on which one would benefit me more from a forgiveness standpoint? Or is there another iron is should be looking at entirely? I only get to play about once or twice a week, if I am not playing a 2-3 day event. Thanks in advance.”

And our members have been sharing their thoughts and suggestions in response.

Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

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Entire Thread: “Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss”

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At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

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Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @pianoman0123 has a 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo up for grabs.

From the listing: “2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade Combo.  4-8 irons are CB’s and the 9,PW are Blades.  5-PW have Project X 6.0 Shafts and the 4 Iron has a Steelfiber CW110 Stiff Shaft.   Standard Length, Lie and Lofts.  These are in very good condition the shafts just don’t work for me.  Like new Lamkin Grips on the 5-PW and a stock Golf Pride on the 4 Iron. $525 OBO.”

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules

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