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Forum Thread of the Day: “Do you need a 5-wood?”

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Today’s Forum Thread of the Day comes from hypergolf, who asks fellow GolfWRX members if it’s necessary to carry a 5-wood. As hypergolf explains, he’s only used his 5-wood once in his last six rounds, and along with asking fellow members if they feel it’s worth carrying a 5-wood, he asks for the best 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.

  • Chuck905: “I have been gaming a 17* U45 extended 1/2” with a Recoil 110 and would never go back to a 5-wood. I actually pull my 3-wood for an extra wedge because I can chase it just as far.”
  • philly2kuk: “I use a 5-wood because I’ve yet to find a 3-wood that goes further. Plus it’s much easier to elevate from the tight fairways I play off. Plus, removing the three gives me the extra wedge. As one lad I golf with says, the 3-wood is the devils club – it tempts you to go for it and then disappoints!”
  • Ryan3773: “Replaced my 5-wood (and hybrids) with a driving iron so now I have a driver, 3-wood, and DI. The flexibility it gives me is important around here where I play, as most courses in Wisconsin have trees lining the holes. I can hit punches with it underneath stuff, which is necessary because of how bad I am at getting off the tee. I would say replace it with the club you will use based on the courses you play. Lots of long rough? Probably a hybrid would be a better choice than a DI.”
  • BiggErn: “I found a 5-wood is better for me than a 3-wood. Not because it’s necessarily easier to hit but because it goes almost as far and I rarely have yardage that would require a 3-wood distance. It’s also probably a little easier to hit off the deck.”

Entire Thread: “Do you need a 5-wood?”

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

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  1. Thomas A

    Jan 15, 2019 at 11:08 am

    I recently replaced my 3 hybrid (Cobra Amp Cell) with a 5 wood (Cobra Bio Cell+). New from the sale bin, $100. I love the look of the smaller head and I can absolutely blast it. It’s my new go-to club for my second shot on a par 5 or long par 4.

  2. DB

    Jan 15, 2019 at 10:28 am

    Wish more manufacturers would bring back the 4-wood. Having a 16-degree wood and then a ~20 degree hybrid or driving iron is a great combo.

    I know woods are “adjustable” but I’m not convinced it actually changes the ball flight much aside from draw/fade bias. Bring back the 4 wood!

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