9-wood vs 5-hybrid? – GolfWRXers discuss

Published

1 year ago

Apr 18, 2025

In our forums, our members have been weighing up having a 9-wood in the bag against a 5-hybrid. WRXer ‘aoo’ kicks off the thread with the question:

“Recently purchased 4 wood and 7 wood to replace my 3 wood, 5 wood and 4 hybrid. Was going to maintain my 5 hybrid but am now intrigued by going with a 9 wood to replace the 5 hybrid.

Has anyone done this? Or have any thoughts about going this route?”

And our members have been sharing their thoughts and own experiences 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.

animalgolfs: “Play both – few more yards carry with 9wd…..stops quicker – 5h rolls out little more, better into strong wind…better for punch outs.”
Ca3l: “Might as well see how you like the 7 wood before you decide. If you feel like you don’t get enough launch or can’t hold greens with the hybrid then the 9 wood is probably in your future.”
Nickb333: “I used a 9w for a short time. Super easy to hit but always felt like a one trick pony to me. 5h is more versatile for me.”
tbowles411: “I play both now. It’s just easier to get the ball in the air. I found the 9w to be a bit easier to use around the greens because of the loft getting the ball in the air and rolling. Takes some practice, but it’s cool to use.”

Entire Thread: “9-wood vs 5-hybrid? – GolfWRXers discuss”

Members of the Mini Driver Club – GolfWRXers discuss

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2 mins ago

Jun 3, 2026

Will Schube

In our forums, one user has gone searching for fellow users of a mini driver. In a post, @TightFade asked for other mini driver users to chime in with their weapon of choice, the reason for employing a mini, and what club follows it in the bag.

@TightFade asked:

“What mini are you playing? What spot in the bag did it take over? What’s the next club after it? For me: Elyte mini 13.5. Replacing 3w. Next up club looks like it’ll be 5w.”

Our members in the forum have been sharing their own bag setups featuring the mini driver, and the various reasons they purchased one in the first place. 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.

RCGA: “Ping G430 Max 12* ‘Thriver.’ Next club is a 4w and 2i (I play a weird course).”
JMB3: “R7 at 12.75 with Diamana BB 63s. 3w replacement. Next Club: Elyte Ti 5w at 17*.”
ColdOkieGolf: “R7 15.5 turned down to 13.5 It replaces the 3w. I found it surprisingly easy to hit off the deck, and it’s very rare that I need or want to hit something beyond 250 from the fairway, so next club is my 7w.”
ChaosTheory: “I’m sub-90 MPH with driver. But I’m able to hit DOD. I have been wanting something like the R7 15.5, so I just ordered one. I have a spot in the bag so nothing has to go. But I could see it replacing my trusty 4 wood, which I never use for approach shots. Just tee shots and lay ups. If I drop the 4 wood, I will turn my 7 wood down to ~20 degrees and will have good gaps. I recently tried a thriver build: 12 degree driver turned to 14, with a heavier 44 inch shaft and added head weight. I hit it great. Very accurate and not overly high, but the problem was that it sometimes went as far as a typical drive. And that’s not what I needed. So I will probably turn the 15.5 up to 16.5 or even 17.5. It’s all theoretical at this point. ?”

Entire Thread: “Members of the Mini Driver Club…Check In.”

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Whats in the Bag

Chris Gotterup WITB 2026 (June)

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5 mins ago

Jun 3, 2026

Will Schube

Chris Gotterup had >14 clubs in his bag when photographed prior to the Memorial Tournament.

Drivers: TaylorMade Qi4D (8 degrees), Ping G440 LST (9 degrees @8), Ping G440 LST (7.5 degrees)
Shafts: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Grey 6.5 TX 70 g, Project X HZRDUS T1100 Handcrafted 6.5 TX 70 g, Project X HZRDUS Smoke Grey 6.5 TX 70 g