5 wood over driver?

[Lihu]

Not that I'm doubting the distances, but if so you must be swinging differently. I can hit my driver 280-300 or even more on occasion, but not in my wildest dreams could I ever hit a 5 wood 270 unless it hit a cart path or sprinkler head. My 5W would get me 230 off the tee at best. I had to play around with only my 3W a few months back and I was surprised my typical distance off the tee was only 235 with the 3W. If I really tagged it I could get it to 250. But I was in the fairway consistently.

Most of the guys I play with think the ball actually goes farther than it does. I use my GPS to check my distances (and sometimes theirs) and am surprised sometimes at the distance. I think I hammered it 300 and the GPS says 260 or something.

That's still a long ways. . .

[Loyalp4wn]

I agree, that is still considerable distance. I think the amount of time that I've spent hitting the 5 wood I have has given me the ability to accurately swing faster. I mean, whenever im playing with people, they'll say, "wow you really pound that 3 wood". When they come to find its a 5 wood, and that ive out drove them, theyre usually pretty dumbfounded haha.

[Lihu]

I agree, that is still considerable distance. I think the amount of time that I've spent hitting the 5 wood I have has given me the ability to accurately swing faster. I mean, whenever im playing with people, they'll say, "wow you really pound that 3 wood". When they come to find its a 5 wood, and that ive out drove them, theyre usually pretty dumbfounded haha.

It sounds like your mind and body are tuned to that 5W. I would get the swing weight and all the other attributes measured, then buy a complete set of clubs based upon those parameters.

There are super light X-stiff shafts for drivers, and I bet they can match it.

Irons too, since you realistically only need up to a 7i maybe 6i?

[DrvFrShow]

5 iron for those long par 3s.

[ev780]

Not that I'm doubting the distances, but if so you must be swinging differently. I can hit my driver 280-300 or even more on occasion, but not in my wildest dreams could I ever hit a 5 wood 270 unless it hit a cart path or sprinkler head. My 5W would get me 230 off the tee at best. I had to play around with only my 3W a few months back and I was surprised my typical distance off the tee was only 235 with the 3W. If I really tagged it I could get it to 250. But I was in the fairway consistently.

Most of the guys I play with think the ball actually goes farther than it does. I use my GPS to check my distances (and sometimes theirs) and am surprised sometimes at the distance. I think I hammered it 300 and the GPS says 260 or something.

270 internet yards = 220 real life yards.

Everyone knows that.

[Lihu]

Quote:

Originally Posted by vangator

Not that I'm doubting the distances, but if so you must be swinging differently. I can hit my driver 280-300 or even more on occasion, but not in my wildest dreams could I ever hit a 5 wood 270 unless it hit a cart path or sprinkler head. My 5W would get me 230 off the tee at best. I had to play around with only my 3W a few months back and I was surprised my typical distance off the tee was only 235 with the 3W. If I really tagged it I could get it to 250. But I was in the fairway consistently.

Most of the guys I play with think the ball actually goes farther than it does. I use my GPS to check my distances (and sometimes theirs) and am surprised sometimes at the distance. I think I hammered it 300 and the GPS says 260 or something.

270 internet yards = 220 real life yards.

Everyone knows that.

Of course .

Take a look at @Slice of Life 's signature. He has a complete formula. . .

[saevel25]

Lets try to keep it civil here. We all know that people go all bonkers when you voice your doubt about their ability to hit the golf ball a long way.

[Lihu]

Lets try to keep it civil here. We all know that people go all bonkers when you voice your doubt about their ability to hit the golf ball a long way.

True, after seeing the OP's swing, I never really doubted his distances.

[Loyalp4wn]

Lihu, thanks for the advice on club choice. Im currently using callaway xhot irons which actually feel excellent, despite getting too much carry at times. Im also using regular shafts on all of my woods, including the 5wood and driver. What would be the difference if I upgraded to the shaft you mentioned? Ive noticed that when I initially was trying out drivers, stiff shafts we're having me slice the ball consistently. Im going to take all of the info ive learned on this thread to my next club purchase, and this time around ill make some better decisions. Not that im too dissapointed with my current game, im just now wondering the potential for better play that I could be disregarding. Thanks for the info by the way

[Lihu]

Lihu, thanks for the advice on club choice. Im currently using callaway xhot irons which actually feel excellent, despite getting too much carry at times. Im also using regular shafts on all of my woods, including the 5wood and driver. What would be the difference if I upgraded to the shaft you mentioned? Ive noticed that when I initially was trying out drivers, stiff shafts we're having me slice the ball consistently.

Im going to take all of the info ive learned on this thread to my next club purchase, and this time around ill make some better decisions. Not that im too dissapointed with my current game, im just now wondering the potential for better play that I could be disregarding. Thanks for the info by the way

Getting fit is the best solution. Spend the $150 or possibly more to get fit properly by a professional fitter. Try to find a really good one in your area.

[DrvFrShow]

And if you buy the driver, they'll usually credit the fitting.

[ev780]

Of course .

Take a look at @Slice of Life 's signature. He has a complete formula. . .

That is funny stuff!!!!!

[Loyalp4wn]

--update--

last week I bought a Cobra S3 driver with 10.5 degrees of loft, and I'm glad to say that this is the most consistent driver I've ever hit. I have a regular shaft on it, and I no longer tee off with my 5 wood. With this new driver I'm putting the ball out there 300+, I'll post a video of it tomorrow, love this driver!

[Lihu]

--update-- last week I bought a Cobra S3 driver with 10.5 degrees of loft, and I'm glad to say that this is the most consistent driver I've ever hit. I have a regular shaft on it, and I no longer tee off with my 5 wood. With this new driver I'm putting the ball out there 300+, I'll post a video of it tomorrow, love this driver!

Cool.

[Loyalp4wn]

Hitting the s3 [VIDEO]https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ML-TGL5o7mY[/VIDEO]

[vangator]

Back when I was in college I played with one guy from the Unv of Florida golf team. He wasn't a starter (can't remember his name), but he could pound the ball. I remember him flying over a 335 yard par 4. It was severely downhill, but he flew it with a 4 wood! We mere mortals can't keep up with that! This was back in the early 1980's, so the balls weren't like today.

[TimS65]

Nice video here highlighting the fact that gapping is more important than "club type/name". Basically pick the clubs that suit your swing and give useable gaps.

Should I Use A 3-Wood Or 5-Wood?:

[The Recreational Golfer]

Put the clubs in your bag that help you shoot the lowest scores. Every club needs to earn its way in.