Driver replacement for the "off" days

[Paradox]

So...I have days where the driver is just more trouble than benefit(I struggle getting the face squared back up)....everyone knows that frustration.  I have a 19° hybrid that I can get out to 220 on average and hit very well.  My dilemma is should I go with a 3w at 15° or get another hybrid(shorter shaft..more control) at 15°?  I'm not so much concerned with extra distance from tight lies or from the rough or fairway but I definitely would like a club for the tee box that I can fall back on.

Probably a silly question but I can't get my mind to lean one way or the other so opinions might help.

[inthecup]

I am looking to redo the top of my bag, 3w to 4 iron.  I have not found a Hybrid I liked until I hit the Titleist 913H, I have had one in my bag as a demo and it has performed well for me.  I am not sure what I want to add, fairway wood and hybrids, strong hybrid (more like 17 degree).

I can hit a 5 wood off the deck and a tee but a 3 wood is too inconsistent to hit off the deck and not significantly more reliable than driver if the driver is off that day.  The courses I play are tight.

My plan is to get get a "long game fitting"  Evaluate 3w to 4 iron.  I am doing this Friday morning.  For the first time I feel a hybrid (Titleist hybrid)  is more consistent than my 3 and 4 iron.  I think I am going to swap them out.  Then I am not sure.  17 degree hybrid and extra wedge or some other combination.  I am hoping the launch monitor and fitter will give me the information to make a good decision.

I would try the clubs you are considering on a monitor so you can keep good gapping.

Good luck.

[bukifvr]

I'm a glutton for punishment, I love hitting the driver and will do so when ever I can, even on bad days. I think the traditional decision would be to use a 3W.   But if I were in your situation, I would try to get some demo or loaner clubs and hit the 15 degree 3W and Hybrid and see which one is more consistent for you.  There's really no right or wrong answer, just whatever works best for you.

[2ironfrenzy]

Instead of buying new clubs I would take a lesson on the driver, it's cheaper!

[LottaBalata]

Originally Posted by 2ironfrenzy

Instead of buying new clubs I would take a lesson on the driver, it's cheaper!

It sounds simple, and maybe not the answer you're looking for, but I agree.  I went thru about 6 to 8 years of trying to find the right equipment.  It doesn't matter if you hit a persimmon wood, or you get every new TMade "R" driver yearly, if you don't have a swing that you can use with all your clubs, then you need some lessons.  Plain and simple

[newtogolf]

Titleist 910 / 913 FD or Callaway X Hot 3 Deep.  Both are great options to the driver.