Equipment

What GolfWRXers are saying about the best affordable 3-woods off the deck

Published

6 years ago

Apr 27, 2020

In our forums, our members have been discussing the best 3-woods off the deck. WRXer ‘Minarets’ is looking for a 3-wood that is “used or a few years old” that will give him the green light to attack par-5s in two, and our members have been putting forward their suggestions.

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.

dmeeksDC: “If you want great 3 woods you can get for little money, go back a series and look at Cobra. The only Cobra club I have in my bag is for precisely the reason you list: Hitting it off the deck. Bought a F9 standard 3 with Atmos Blue 7S and launched it fine off turf even at stock 14.5-degree standard setting. I changed it to 15.5 just for fun, and it works off any lie. Might go even longer. The rails are subtle on this model, and it for me has been like magic. Some like the smaller Tour model which I have never tried, but this one is only 165cc or so, and it is a breeze off the ground or tee. I play a Ping driver and Callaway as other fairways, but the Cobra holds its spot. I’d probably like the 5 wood too if I ever tried it.”
Shankopattamus: “Titleist 917 F2 has been a monster of the deck for me with an Adila Rouge Silver 110. I can get it high in the air and land it soft on par 5s. It’s also my go-to off the tee for tight fairways. I got it off Callaway Pre-owned earlier this year for under $100 during a sale. I bet you could get a similar price on eBay too.”
wam78: “Everyone so far pretty much nailed it. The two that I always turn to is Titleist and Cobra. There are some great deals to be had for 915, 917 models as well as F8, F9. Another one to keep an eye on that is low profile and easy to hit from the deck is ping g410. Good luck!”
dan360: “I haven’t tried the Mavrik yet, but the Epic Flash is pretty good. Knocked out a FW I had in there since 2005…”
NoFancyUsername: “Mizuno GT180.”
FredWomble: “Another vote for Cobra, F8 3 wood to be specific. It’s become automatic for me off the tee or off the deck.”
simonizer: “Oldie but a goodie: Ping Rapture V2. It’s well balanced and has confidence-inspiring performance.”

Entire Thread: “Best 3-woods off the deck?”

Whats in the Bag

Brianna Do WITB (June 2026)

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6 hours ago

Jun 8, 2026

Will Schube

Driver: Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond (9 degrees)
Shaft: KBS PGW

3-wood: Callaway Elyte Titanium (15 degrees)
Shaft: KBS PGW

5-wood: Callaway Elyte (18 degrees)
Shaft: KBS PGW

Hybrids: Callaway Paradym (21 @22, 24, 27 degrees)
Shafts: KBS PGI 60

Irons: Callaway X Forged Star (7-PW)
Shafts: KBS PGI 75

Wedges: PXG Sugar Daddy III (50, 56, 60 10S)
Shafts: KBS

Putter: Odyssey Damascus Milled Rossie S Putter

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet

Whats in the Bag

Athena Singh WITB 2026 (June)

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6 hours ago

Jun 8, 2026

Will Schube

Driver: TaylorMade Qi4D (10.5 Degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 S

3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 Max (16 Degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Red 6 S

5-wood: TaylorMade Qi4D (18 Degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Red 6 S

Hybrid: TaylorMade Qi4D (25 Degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue HB 7 S

Irons: TaylorMade P770 (5-PW)
Shafts: Mitsubishi MMT Graphite 65 R

Wedges: TaylorMade MG5 (50-09SB, 56-08LB, 60-08LB)
Shafts: Mitsubishi MMT Graphite 75 S

Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour

Grips: Golf Pride MCC

Equipment

What are the best golf socks? – GolfWRXers discuss

Published

9 hours ago

Jun 8, 2026

Will Schube

In our forums, not everything is about club selection and shaft options. A heated debate has bubbled up surrounding the best sock options players can wear on the course.

@CletePurcel asked:

“Just bought 2 new pairs of FootJoy shoes and trying to find out the most favorable socks to wear. I try to walk 9 holes two to three times a week and good socks are a must. Thanks in advance.

Members in the forum chimed in with their favorite footwear accessories. 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.

Maroon_19: “I’ve only worn Kentwool socks for golf for the last 8 years – regardless of weather. I walk 90% of my rounds and play anywhere from 50-75 rounds a year (going to go up as I just retired). They only get worn for golf. As long as you care for them, they’ll care for you. Have had zero blisters with them. I just started using my second set of 8 pair for our Bandon trip earlier this month. The old ones will now go into the daily wear rotation. Still good after all these years.”
smoova: “I’ve had good luck with Swiftwick. Walk every round 12 months a year in Colorado.”
Hawkeye77: “FJ Pro ProDry is what I’m usually wearing just because I have more of them, but I’ve got some Smartwool socks I love for the wool aspect – they sell them as running socks. The thicker socks are better for certain shoes. I’ve gone merino/other wool in almost all my socks – athletic, “dress” and so forth – no more “Orlon”, lol, some golf socks are the exception.”
th6252: “Another vote for Kentwool, honorable mentions to Balega and Falke(thanks to someone on this forum for turning me onto the RU3).”

Entire Thread: “Best golf socks???”

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