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Forum Thread of the Day: “Do you need a 5-wood?”
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?”
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Equipment
Most forgiving players irons? – GolfWRXers discuss
In our forums, our members have been discussing players irons. WRXer ‘NorthTXGolf’ is on the hunt for some new irons but is putting a priority on forgiveness, and has reached out to fellow members who have been sharing their thoughts and advice on the subject in our forum.
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.
- Sam217: “i230 has got to be one of the most forgiving players irons available. Cobra King Tour another. Don’t sleep on the New Level 480 DB coming out soon.”
- RangeBaller: “ZX5/ZX7 and i230 should definitely be in your testing pool.”
- YAMS49: “Another I210 homie here… Very highly recommended if you want/need spin and a consistent yardage.”
- golf-RN: “I second the Cobra King Tour irons. I am not the greatest ballstriker by any stretch of the imagination and I find the King Tours very forgiving. Toe strikes might lose 5 or 6 yards with no directional loss. You definitely feel the miss though lol but mishits from the center aren’t punished too hard regarding distance.”
Entire Thread: “Most forgiving Players irons? – GolfWRXers discuss”
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Equipment
What’s the perfect mini-driver/shaft combo? – GolfWRXers discuss
In our forums, our members have been discussing Mini-Drivers and accompanying shafts. WRXer ‘JamesFisher1990’ is about to purchase a BRNR Mini and is torn on what shaft weight to use, and our members have been sharing their thoughts and set ups in our forum.
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.
- PARETO: “New BRNR at 13.5. Took it over to TXG (Club Champ but TXG will always rule) in Calgary for a fit. Took the head down to 12, stuck in a Graphite Design AD at 3 wood length and 60g. Presto- numbers that rivaled my G430Max but with waaaaay tighter dispersion. Win.”
- driveandputtmachine: “Still playing a MIni 300. The head was only 208, so I ordered a heavier weight and play it at 3 wood length. I am playing a Ventus Red 70. I play 70 grams in my fairways. I use it mainly to hit draws off the tee. When I combine me, a driver, and trying to hit a draw it does not work out well most of the time. So the MIni is for that. As an aside, I have not hit the newest BRNR, but the previous model wasn’t great off the deck. The 300 Mini is very good off the deck.”
- JAM01: “Ok, just put the BRNR in the bag along side a QI10 max and a QI10 3 wood. A load of top end redundancy. But, I have several holes at my two home courses where the flight and accuracy of the mini driver helps immensely. Mine is stock Proforce 65 at 13.5, I could see a heavier shaft, but to normal flex, as a nice alternative.”
Entire Thread: “What’s the perfect Mini-Driver/Shaft combo? – GolfWRXers discuss”
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19th Hole
Why Ludvig Aberg is my new favorite player – GolfWRXers discuss
In our forums, our members have been discussing one of the new sensations in the world of golf – Ludvig Aberg. The 24-year-old finished solo second at the Masters a couple of weeks ago, and gained many plaudits, including from several WRXers.
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One member, RoyalMustang, took to the forums to explain why Aberg is now their favorite player, saying:
“I loved the way the Ludvig was out there, having a great time, not taking himself or the situation too seriously. Even after the double at 11, he was like “well, that’s golf!” Loose and relaxed: that’s the way to play. It’s obvious he loves what he’s doing, he loves the big moments, and he loves being a part of it all.
Arnold Palmer was viewed that way. Just like Brooks Robinson was forever viewed as not just a great baseball player, but a great human being and friend to Baltimore.”
And our members have been reacting and sharing their positive takes on the young Swede.
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.
- redfirebird08: “Ludvig has a great attitude, a great smile, and a great golf swing.”
- otto6457: “I’m very lucky to have talked with Ludde several times at the Rawls Course at Texas Tech. He’s a truly nice guy and very friendly. Always said hello when we passed each other in the club house and was always smiling. Watching him hit balls on the range was a joy. He has “that sound” and trajectory to die for. There were many times he was out on the range in 30+ mph winds just hitting the most beautiful shots that just seemed to ignore the wind. World class ball striker. And yes……..I am a fan boy.”
- konklifer: “I like him. In an era of endless waggles and laboring, his swing and pace of play are a joy to watch.
Entire Thread: “Why Ludvig Aberg is my new favorite player – GolfWRXers discuss”
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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.
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!