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By Gus M

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  1. Gus M

    Gus M
    York, PA

    I was told I shouldn't hit hybrids and I should get a 5-wood. I was wondering which one i should get.

  2. John L

    John L
    Dewey, OK

    its always a player preference. i you can hit a fairway wood well i say use the wood. if you have troubles try a hybrid. your suppose to hit a hybrid like an iron. 

  3. Don O

    Don O
    Madison, WI

    In general, swing speeds under 90 will get better distance with a 19 degree (910F), driver swing speeds over 95 appreciate the utility/control with a 19 degree (910H).  The stock fairway is longer than a hybrid of the same degree, hence the distance gain with a slightly greater head speed on the longer shaft.

    Specifically, try them both.  There are some that find one or the other awkward.  Personally, I couldn't hit a 15 degree FW (3W) or a 19 degree H (2H or 3H).  Have 24 H (4H)  and 21/17 F (equivalent to 4W/7W)  The 17 is dialed back to 17.75.  But that's what works for me.

  4. Quintin H

    Quintin H
    Morehead, KY

    Who told you that you shouldn't hit hybrids? And what was the reason they gave you?

  5. Lou G

    Lou G
    San Diego, CA

    910F 19* (set on the lower lofts - A2-D2 or A1-D1)  -  plays like a 7 wood on the A3-D3 or A3-D4 settings,  18.25 loft on C2,D2, C1,D1. 19* is a standard 5 wood loft.

    910F 17* set to the A3-D3 or A4-D4 settings plays like a strong 5 wood.  18.5 loft on A3,B3,A4,B4

     

    I have a 910F 19* and love it to death. 

    910Fd has a larger head.

     

  6. Lou G

    Lou G
    San Diego, CA

    Best thing to do is hit the 19F and the 19H side by side.   Fairway wood vs hybrid is a personal preference.  Also, quite a few pros recommend a fairway setup of 4W-7W for those with slower swing speeds (I was eluded to this in 2007 by my dad).  The main thing is not to get caught up in the "hybrid hype" (how a hybrid is the greatest thing since sliced bread).   

    Distance wise, I can hit a 21 fairway the same distance as a 17H.  If you check the specs, they just about have the same shaft length and lie angle.

    I don't carry a 15 fairway because there isn't any added value - one is that I hit an 18 fairway just as far and two is that I carry a 13* draw driver that I hit very well.  Also, the distance gain between a 20 fairway and 18 fairway is about 5-7 yards max and the former is easier to hit off a wider variety of lies.

    I have a 910F 19* set at B3 (with a shaft length of 41.5" - that is my longtime established length for a 5 wood) and I absolutely smack it.  I also can work this club and my 170 yard shot is a fully choked down stinger.

    My "one-two" punch on the golf course has been the combination of 7W and 5H since 2006. 

     

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