Return of the 7 wood

[Pingeye2_fan]

Fitter - "How far do you carry your current 4 wood?"

You - "Maybe 4 yards if I catch one"

Fitter - "Ummmmm"

Yeah but keep in mind that 4 yards is not my total distance.

[wongmb]

my bag has been driver, 4 wood, 7 wood, 4hybrid for 10years+, I am a visionary

The truth is I cant hit the damn 3 wood or 3 iron

[Fore Warned]

So.....I have a 3 hybrid 21* club and a 22* 4i. These sit between a 14* 4 wood and a 24* 5 hybrid . The 4i is used only to get a shot that needs to stay below some tree branches. I could probably do the same with my 5i.

I will usually use the 3 hybrid when I need something between the 4 wood and the 5 hybrid.

Any point in my considering a 7 wood?

I also cannot hit a 3 wood or 3 iron.

[rgk5]

So.....I have a 3 hybrid 21* club and a 22* 4i. These sit between a 14* 4 wood and a 24* 5 hybrid . The 4i is used only to get a shot that needs to stay below some tree branches. I could probably do the same with my 5i.

I will usually use the 3 hybrid when I need something between the 4 wood and the 5 hybrid.

Any point in my considering a 7 wood?

I also cannot hit a 3 wood or 3 iron.

Your 14* "4-wood" is actually a weak 2-wood or strong 3-wood, baased on its loft. A 21* 7-wood would negate your 3 hybrid. If considering a change, add a 16.5* or 17* fairway metal which is a four wood.

[Fore Warned]

Your 14* "4-wood" is actually a weak 2-wood or strong 3-wood, baased on its loft. A 21* 7-wood would negate your 3 hybrid. If considering a change, add a 16.5* or 17* fairway metal which is a four wood.

So sorry, my mistake. My 4W is actually 17* not 14*. I am quite happy with the progression on lofts from the 17* 4W, to the 21* 3 hybrid, and the 24* 5 hybrid. Among them, they offer me some really solid and distinct choices on club selection.

But...trying to refine my original question....If both the 3 hybrid and 7 wood are the same 21* loft, what would be the differences between these two types of clubs and in view of those differences, is there any reason to prefer one over the other?

Any insight appreciated.

[cuonthe1t]

3 hybrid is more upright than than a 7 wood which can produce more hooks - 7 wood would be longer by an inch or so - and the flight of the 7 wood would be higher

[Fore Warned]

3 hybrid is more upright than than a 7 wood which can produce more hooks - 7 wood would be longer by an inch or so - and the flight of the 7 wood would be higher

Thanks for this. For someone who tends to slice, that might not be a bad thing.

[rgk5]

You should hit the 7-wood slightly longer than the 3 hybrid, usually 7-10 yards, primarily because of the longer shaft.

[Fore Warned]

You should hit the 7-wood slightly longer than the 3 hybrid, usually 7-10 yards, primarily because of the longer shaft.

Thanks, makes sense. I am not in a big rush to go there just yet as I am doing OK with the 3 hybrid. Would be nice to be able to try one out though.

[Pimento Cheese]

Is this the "How Far Do You Hit Your 7 Wood" thread?