7-WOOD or HYBRID? // How Loft and Center of Gravity Changes Ball Flight

[@KingBytor2112]

At a 20 Handicap, I finally took stock of what I expect from myself and what I want people to see last year. I've struggled with a bunch of injuries throughout my life and definitely worried too much about what people thought of me and my game suffered. I switched from rocking only a 3 Wood and a 4-PW to a 3, 5, 7 wood in the bag with 6-PW. I trust what's in my bag now and feel more confident. Sure, my golf buds call me the old guy (at 34 y/o) but, first three rounds this year are all in the low mid 80's and I am having so much more fun. Don't be afraid to change it up folks. And if anyone needs to hear it, work on being comfortable with yourself and care less about what others think. Much Love and Good Golfing.

[@tru3dialect]

@@G22-g8v try using some hybrids really helped my game. I don't even use a 3 wood anymore I can hit my 3 hybrid 250 much easier and I have 4-5-6 hybrids also instead of irons

[@lance5101]

Totally agree with you. I'm working on putting the ego aside on the clubs and working on a lower score. It's not easy though lol

[@KingBytor2112]

@@tru3dialect I have tried hybrids, and they are a great option for a lot of Folks. I personally prefer the woods. I am going to give hybrids a shot again next year though.

[@Snowmanchoo]

@@KingBytor2112 I'm in the same boat as you tested a bunch of hybrids but they always look a little funny to my eye. Really prefer rocking woods. I took out my 4 iron for a 3 HL stealth and still wanting to get a 7 wood.

[@nicklaus4512]

33 and rock a 3,4,5 hybrid, carry a 5 iron but rarely use it and no confidence. Hybrids are cheat codes for me and best thing I've ever bought. Tee to green they can bail you out of anything.

[@Sandymount18]

Ian is the most knowledgeable person I have ever seen in terms of golf equipment. I would absolutely love to be fitted by him, TXG should open a branch in Germany!

[@chrishartman5383]

I absolutely love my Mavrik Max 7-wood. People often say higher lofted woods aren't "workable" but that just isn't true. I can hit this club soft and easy and carry 170yds with a nice high ball flight, or put my normal swing on it and carry it 185yds, or do a lower flighted draw and carry 200yds. It is probably the most versatile club in my bag, and covers a large range of yards. I've also been channeling my inner Boucher and have been hitting big high fades with it.

[@IronDrummer91]

How have you found the 7 wood when dealing with rough?

[@winstonsmith11]

​@IronDrummer91 I've found it to be excellent if you play it slightly open and get a little steep with it.

[@josephdubiel7129]

I put a Ping G 425 7 Wood in the bag about 3 years ago. Tremendous weapon.

[@nicholas389]

We're going back to the Fad of using Fairway Woods again! Fairway woods were really popular with older golfers in every generation! I remember in 2005/7 we used to purchase used clubs from an Old Golfer that had quite alot of Used Clubs. A friend bought a entire set of mashed together Fairway Woods from different eras all the same idea #12w 11w 10w 9w 8w 7w 6w 5w 4w 3w 2w 1w Driver. The 9w was the most unique of them all. It was made from Wood with a type of face insert like a persimmon wood, Nice Brass Rails on the bottom! It was made from the 50s to 70s estimated. This 9w was the beezneez I forget the loft but I'm sure it was maybe a 7/6 iron replacement for me was 150+ club. Super well made for its age! The other Woods worked awesomely as well. Flew super high, easy to hit, good distance, Forgiveness etc. I think we will start to see this again. Soon we'll be back into 4 Woods 9 Woods 2 Woods just like back in the day. Obviously they're easier to hit well as it's a different swing than an iron and they fly much higher than irons. They were marketed as game improvement clubs for older golfers losing distance. I for one would love to see all those Old Odd Lofted Woods again just made with Modern materials. I wish I still had that 9 wood man it was a nice recovery club. Wish I could think of the name. (EDIT) Cobra Baffler 9w.

[@chroniclesofnanner9543]

Have a 425 7 wood on order, wife and her uncle both got one this year as well

[@justinstephenson9360]

Ian nailed it for me. I swapped my 3h (19*) for a 7w (21*) last year and I wish I had done that earlier. 3h flew too flat for me, I swing around average (96-98 mph with driver) and my 4h (23*) carries 185 yard, my 7w carries 195-200 yards and I have a G425 5w on order which flies 210 yards - perfect gapping and all 3 are just so easy to hit even with my swing!

[@reidbrian08]

I have wanted to see this video forever. I never thought to request it, but this 7-wood question is one I have now with my own bag. Thanks!

[@wallstreetoneil]

This is honestly exactly what I'm going through in my bag right now - keep my 3-hybrid that is 19 degrees, that I play open at 18-degrees and has a mid-flight trajectory, or find a 5/7wood that peaks higher and carries my same desired 225 - 230 yards. Honestly, it's the hardest club in the bag to fit.

[@hawksterzzz]

I've been going through the same issue, my 3 hybrid almost gets the same distance as my 3 wood, except that it misses left quite often, where as my fairway wood misses right, I've been debating on getting the Callaway UW to solve the issue and fit the gap between my 3 wood and 4 iron, only issue is that I'm short on cash now lol

[@danielelman5169]

such a great explanation of how the width of the clubhead relates to CG and dynamic loft... I'd always wondered the difference between 7w and hybrid and this is the first legit explanation I've come across. Thanks for all the great content as always.

[@tylerpalmer8973]

The answer is YES, lol. Definitely. I've been playing one for about 20 years. I recently have been practising really hard and have gotten my striking to a pretty consistent level up to my 4-iron. I've been striking the 4-iron well enough that I thought I'd pull my 3-iron out and give it a whirl. I had replaced my 3-iron with the 7W and the 7W is just so easy to hit. Well, even with my more consistent striking, couldn't hit the 3-iron to save my life. It's just a different animal, altogether. The 7W will stay in the bag. Easy to hit and it flies high and long. Mine is an old Nicklaus Air-max. I had bought the 3W, 5W, and 7W many moons ago, and I love them. I know they're not a "premium" club, but they work so well.

[@97brian1]

Bought a 7 wood stealth and it’s probably the best decision I’ve ever made I love it. Returned my 3hybrid for it and there really is a lot of versatility for it. Great video guys keep up the good work

[@Skye_the_toller]

Would like to see more 4 woods! 4 & 7 woods seems a very good « secure » & efficient set-up!

[@thefingerwitch]

Fantastic fantastic fantastic explanation of what these 2 clubs represent and how they can supplement your game. I am currently going thru this exact situation now…. I would absolutely strangle someone if they took my 3 hybrid from me-BUT - I recently hit a 7 wood…learned what it is meant to do- and how it benefits my game… and more importantly- I came to terms with leaving my beloved hybrid of 7 years behind was the right thing to do… it really makes sense. Having a much more consistent yardage and response is beneficial to anyone’s game… Don’t get me wrong -there are things a hybrid can do that a 7 wood cannot…but holding greens and eliminating the monster pull hook that occasionally arrives with the hybrid is something any player should consider…. Exceptional video gentleman… Ive been playing the game for about 45 years…your content is spot on!! 🙏🙏 take care out there !!

[@rossbunney2323]

Absolutely perfect video for me, I have a 5wood 18° and 4hybrid 22° and was looking at slotting something in-between them. Was thinking the obvious of 3hybrid or 2-3 driving iron for stingers didn't even think of a 7wood and as someone who has a low ball flight this club would help me get the ball up in the air but also give me the option to keep it low off the tee.

[@devynselnes4282]

I have a 22 degree hybrid and an 18 degree hybrid. Next is 3 wood. I can really poke the 2 hybrid though so I don't miss the 5 wood

[@rossbunney2323]

@@devynselnes4282 I don't have a 3wood because I hit the 5wood further than I would hit a wood because I get more carry. So I only carry 13clubs at the moment, which is why I'm looking at gapping in between them 😎👍

[@pjas09]

Totally agree with everything said … Looking down on my Mavrik Max 21* 7 wood fills me with way more confidence than my old 3-4 Hybrid … Only issue in Australia is 7 Woods are hard to source, I’m guessing they are really popular.

[@marybetheby5184]

They used to be a dime a dozen,,,then Dustin Johnson and Bubba started playing them...

[@nate_wil]

@@marybetheby5184 Tommy Fleetwood is rocking one too. He loves it

[@marybetheby5184]

@@nate_wil Right..Miguel Angel Jimenez also uses one on the champions tour.

[@markh9246]

I had to order my cobra F9 7 wood from the UK. Got the F9 driver, 3 wood, 5 wood from Australia....but couldn't get the 7 wood anywhere

[@nate_wil]

@@markh9246 Got mine from GolfTraders in Sydney. Sim 2 7 wood. Only issue is they don't come in stiff flex cause they're made for older people... 😂😂 Here I am rocking a 120 mph club head speed on my driver but still loving my regular flex 7 wood cause it's sooooo versitile!

[@TedInoue]

Amazing demo. I love my high loft wood for attacking the greens. But instead of 7-wood, I play a 25 degree 11 wood (!). For a slow swing amateur like me, this is my 165 club instead of a 5 hybrid or long iron. I've often wondered why it works so well, so seeing this makes it much clearer. Thanks for another great vid.

[@tomb9658]

I will buy a 9 or 11 wood one day around 25 degrees.

[@patm3404]

I just got a tsi2 7 wood and love mine. Have that and a hybrid and it’s a perfect setup.

[@Uberican718]

I love that club

[@mattwilliams3104]

Would you say it’s draw biased? I have a TS2 7 wood and no matter what setting I out the hosel on it looks like it sits so closed to me and I struggle to keep it from going left

[@Uberican718]

@@mattwilliams3104 I would say yes, but I found what's worked for me is using either D1 or C1 setting and placing the ball either center stance or 1 ball behind center and lining the club up to the ball closer to the heel than having the faces center directly behind the ball if that makes sense. I hit a small-medium cut doing that almost every time. I found the furhter in my stance i moved the ball from center, I either hooked it or topped it becuase that low point gave me an upward angle of attack.

[@Peccs91]

The 7 wood has made a big comeback these last few years and I am loving. Want to pick one up myself. One of my favorite clubs that I ever had was an old Steelhead Plus 7 wood with a steel shaft. First wood I really learned to hit and had so much confidence with it.

[@davidbrett2201]

Love my 7 wood, carry 4 wood 7 wood. Can hit from 180 to 220 with 7wood, and perfect for little chips around greens too

[@deepee1544]

This is a great demonstration of the differences between the two clubs. Thanks gents.

[@joshuamoss9664]

The content that y'all have put out in the last year has taught me a tremendous amount about what clubs can work for me. My buddies (a couple of whom are fitters) always make fun of me for randomly buying and trying things. These videos with Mac and Ian have changed the game for me. Thanks guys.

[@josephdubiel7129]

I play a Ping G 425 7 Wood. Its the most valuable club in the bag. I feel such a confidence when using it. I play several woods. 4, 5, 7, 9 and 11 Woods. Recently purchased the Callaway Smoke Ai in the 11 Wood. I have plenty of hybrids as well which are the G 425 series. Great video !!! Thanks Ian !

[@larryd4352]

I have used a 7 wood since Callaway first came out with their 7 wood close to 30 years ago. I have owned a Heaven 7 wood and a King Cobra Oversized 7 wood since they first came out...so I have had 3 of them over the years. My favorite is the Cobra...it's easy to hit from the fairway, the rough & even off of hard pan! I don't really like hybrids...I just prefer fairway woods. I guess it goes back to the 1970's when I used a McGregor Eye-O-Matic Driver, 2 wood and a 4 wood...all were Eye-O-Matic woods. Just fantastic Persimmon woods...and they still look great!

[@edwnsoto18]

7wood and 3 hybrid is the perfect combo to company my driver for my long game... awesome video

[@ThePhilTorretto]

I’ve been trying to to figure out if I should put a 7W into my bag. I currently play a 3 hybrid 21° and THIS is exactly my problem if I have to hit the hybrid into a long par 4. I cannot hit it high enough to stop it on the green. This was a perfect demonstration and explanation of the difference between these two club. I think I need to seriously consider 7W instead my my 3-hybrid. Thanks

[@Cason40]

I feel like I just earned some sort of degree just by watching this video. Ian & Mac give a masterclass in this one.

[@klaymoon1]

You got a good striker again! Great to see!!

[@Uberican718]

Ian, When I say I couldn’t hit a fairway wood 190-210 yards to save my life, I couldn’t. Callaway, ping, tour edge, I tried so many. Until I found the Tsi2 7 wood with the KuroKage shaft. This club has become my 2nd shot off par 5’s. Recovery shot on a par 4 after a short drive, recovery club that I can hit over trees after slicing a drive into the other fairway to still have a shot at a GIR or move up down position to save par. And first wood I can shape left/right, high, low. This 7 wood has been a game changer. My current set up on the sleeve is D1 and what’s even crazier is I play stiff in all my shafts but this club. I bought it with the R2 flex after being miss informed at a golf Galaxy believing this flex was in between regular and stiff flex, but luckily it’s perfect. I just aim, give it a smooth pappy shot, and let the club work it’s magic.

[@Uberican718]

This club has made it hard for me to justify carrying a 3 wood.

[@TheHubrisOfMan]

Just returned from Hawaii where I played rental clubs that included a Callaway 7 wood. That thing was a sooo versatile! I can't believe how softly the ball landed on the greens from 160-170 yards out. If I wasn't saving for my new set of irons, I'd pick one up TODAY!

[@travis5481]

I dropped all woods except for a 7w recently. At the courses I play if I am needing to hit more than 250 on an approach I just need to lay up. 3 wood was just so unpredictable and never worked for me. I do have an 18 degree utility iron that I used for a lot of low shots from under trees. This combo has been really fun and also has taken out a lot of indecision and I find myself so much more confident over the ball.

[@mastermariner7813]

Did the exact same thing. Took my Callaway 4 hybrid(XR2) out of the bag, more because the shaft didn't match well with my irons, and replaced with a Callaway B21 7 wood. I got the "same" results that Mac showed. The 7 wood with a higher launch, softer landing with a more consistent carry and flight. And I considered my 4 hybrid as my go to club. Yes the B21s are a bit of a game improvement series, but I never hit any wood off the turf as well as these - almost scary good for me. I have the matching 3 and 5 woods, also. And yes, I would say the 7 wood is about 5 yards less carry than the 4 hybrid. FWIW, my index is 8.5.

[@briarmeadow]

I fixed my dilemma a couple years ago with a 21* Callaway Apex UW. Has been a great addition to my bag.

[@fredl5380]

I switched out my Ping G425 4 hybrid (my miss was a hook) to my old TM 7 wood and love the confidence it gives me, distance is about 185-190 and very workable, it's a great club and very versatile

[@davidhernandez1105]

got a stealth 7 wood @ 21 degrees and sold my 4 iron for a 4 hybrid Stealth @ 22 degrees. Different feel and ball flight. I thought the 1 degree difference would make having both in the bag useless but i love it! great video guys!

[@karldann3107]

Hi can I ask how you found the difference between these as I have both clubs same as you but untried yet, I was thinking of selling one, but you find 1 degree useful how?

[@davidhernandez1105]

@@karldann3107 distance. 7 wood is a longer club and I get about 10-15 yards more than the 4 Hybrid. Both launch high and land soft. Hope you enjoy them.

[@untuckedgolf10]

My Stealth 7 wood is my favorite club in my bag.

[@FullContactDrummer]

I was fitted into a 5w and a hybrid. They have the same lofts but the 5w is 12-15 yards further. I never under stood why other than the longer shaft. This video was a good explanation.

[@EnTitledTown]

I just bought a 7wood for the first time and it has instantly become my favorite club in my bag

[@TheGolfdaily]

7 Wood (heaven's wood) was my father's favourite club when he was between 65 to 82 years old. He would nail it every time, straight, not too high and similar distance to my 5 iron.

[@jdpst20]

I was playing a 7 wood about 10-12 years ago... I lost it and I wish I knew where it was, but multiple moves and I wasn't into golf as much as I am now but I am SOOO close to getting back into a 7 wood. I have Driver, 3W and 3I, and although I love my blade 3I but I miss the 7 wood. I could hit that all day long, off the tea, on the turf and it def gave me confidence.

[@ricardomurcia7050]

Freaking Ian explains dynamic loft so freaking well. I think he made a club fitter over KZbin. I explain this to my friends on the course and they think I am an expert. Too bad they don't know that I have no clue what I am talking about.

[@clubchampionmedia]

😂😂

[@colinmorgan1025]

Would love to have seen the bunker shot from hybrid to the one with 7 wood and see score for hole

[@pkincy]

The 7 metal is called a Heaven Wood for good reason. Higher flight and softer landing than the equivalent hybrid. Smaller head than a 3 or 5 metal but still larger than a Hybrid. In fact I have gone to a 9 metal also. So I carry a 3, 7 and 9 in the fairway metals. Our greens are relatively soft and I back up a 9 metal most times when it lands.

[@ebeaudry929]

What's the playing length on your 7wd? Looks shorter than standard. 👍🏼

[@claytonjoseph9408]

Great video! What loft is the 7 wood being hit?

[@clubchampionmedia]

21°

[@hoppman6649]

I hit my 7wd longer than my 3Hyb, both are Sim2 Max. Where I use them for is, if it is really windy, I prefer the lower flight of my 3Hyb, if wind isn't blowing, I prefer the higher launch of the 7wd. I have a new 4 hybrid, Cobra LTDx that I can hit far enough to cover the distance if I leave the 3H out.

[@jasperdizon7935]

Is there a hybrid replacement for a 3wood or close to it?

[@kevinoneill2170]

Callaway currently has two interesting options. They have the Apex Utility Wood (aka Apex UW) in 17-degree and also the Epic Super Hybrid in a 16-degree 2H (both of which have adjustable sleeves if you want to adjust the loft down). There is also the original Super Hybrid that came out in late 2019. TXG did videos on all of them (and there are lots of other videos and articles reviewing them elsewhere). Apex UW - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXTOpHR8bJaFiJY Epic Super Hybrid - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYO3pHuFfNmjiZI Original Callaway Super Hybrid - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKO3eYuhidR-rrc

[@Fluffyguy958]

I'm only working with 6 through gap wedge in my iron set because I'm just not comfortable looking down at an iron with less loft than that ZX4 6 iron, looks more like a 4 iron in my old set which makes sense to me. Got to go get fitted for the long clubs so I can try to figure out what will work for me.

[@mitchparish3644]

I never had a double eagle with a long iron or a hydrid, but I have with my 7 wood. It works for me. It's surprisingly easy to knock down shots with too.

[@Fitforpurposegolf]

Another 7 wood user here, Just built myself a Sub70 7 wood with RDX Blue, very pleased with it.

[@rajp3667]

Your content and knowledge is incredible. Love the technical details and the associated practical translation to the club performance. Keep up the great work. The best Golf resource on equipment for sure.

[@erickbauer8888]

Great information. I had always been told if loft of club was the same they had to go the same distance but never found it true. I thought it was me doing something wrong.

[@erik2446]

Another great one! So helpful, thanks!

[@justinsayles4211]

I game a Vapor Fly 7w , distance is within 10-15 yards of my 3H but landing angle is much steeper and a lot easier to power out of tall grass.

[@otomotom1879]

Im hitting a Nike Sumo5000 Stiff Diamana S65 + ladies' Callaway Big Bertha 4 & 7 Woods from early 2000's. 7W is pretty easy to hit from fairways around up to 210y depending on the situation. Recently shot 79 (+8) a record for me tks to the 7W!!!!! 4W goes abt 230y, and i use it just from the tees. Easy to find fairways. Just bought Stealth 3W (its Ventus5R shaft) and sending 265 and finding fairways in regulation. I will change my 4W with Stealth 3W. And that's it.

[@rdj3video]

To Ian’s point about static vs dynamic loft. I have a 21 degree 7 wood and 24 degree 5 hybrid. I’m hitting the 7 wood higher every time. Maybe because I’m not that great, but I understand my current tendencies a bit.

[@donkee9]

My woods are g425 driver 270-280 3w 240-250 and 7w 220-230. But the 7w is so versatile can easily hit down on it out of the rough for a stress free 200

[@martcoombs9031]

play off 13, have now started playing a 21degree 7 wood.... game changer... soooo consistent....

[@jthumerme]

Have absolutely loved my new TSI2 5 wood @ 7 wood length … best of both worlds in a ventus red. High launching point & shoot machine! Obvious credit to Mr. Fraser on the fit.

[@RobertFlynn-i4h]

Its,may, 2024 I've just purchased new mizuno 7 wood, had it 4 weeks, I'm 65 years old, the difference thos club has made to.game is great, it launches high and travels great distances off the fairway, a different animal off the tee distance comes back a little height goes up and lands like a dart on a green, 7 woods for older gents are # 1

[@JR-hy2mq]

I don’t care what people thing I get what works good for me. I am not a long hitter last year I got a 5 wood 18 degree and 7 wood 21 degree. That was a great addition. Today I just bought the stealth 2 rescue 5h 24 degree and took my 5 iron out. At the store I was getting 180 on bad hits and 218 on my best. I have been having issues with the 180-195 range as my 7 wood is about 200-215 and 5 wood 215-230. Go with what works for you and gives you what is needed

[@pdaero]

Ian and Mac, thanks for a wonderful video - I’ve got an 18* hybrid and for some reason, it fits in perfectly. I can turn it down and pierce it under wind, or launch it. I can fly it onto and hold a green easily. A five wood typically has greater dispersion to my game per the additional spin, and would struggle in the wind that we often get in Texas.

[@MartinMacGill]

I have a 7 wood in my bag. It's the first time I've carried one and I'm loving it. I've got a 3 iron on order but I don't know if I'll ever carry it. My 3 hybrid is also not looking like it'll get a slot in my bag either.

[@kidze73]

hi, would you guys test the Mizuno Fli-hi? And maybe compare it to the 225 or T200 long irons thank you!

[@stephenlang8947]

Loved the explanation of two clubs with the same loft; static vs dynamic loft. Makes it easy to understand!

[@bigbluemsp]

I did the same thing as Mac. I loved my hybrid when I hit it well. But when I didn't it gave me nitemares. I had a 7 wood fitting and ended up with the Paradym, and my numbers were worlds better. Distances were crazy consistent on all strikes from thin/heavy/solid, and my off-center shots were straighter and more consistent in flight and distance.

[@jasonmartin3147]

Just added a Callaway Rogue ST Max 7 wood to my bag. First round tomorrow with it, but was really impressed in the fitting especially compared to other 7 woods since I wanted higher spin going into a green. Really fit in well between my 5 iron and 5 wood.

[@stevenkellick9388]

Replaced my MMC fli hi 3 iron with a g425 7wood and couldn't be happier with how it fits in my bag, much more consistent and confidence inspiring.

[@geofflamb6839]

I bought a second-hand 7 wood (Cleveland Launcher) to see how I got on with one after getting great results from adding a 5 wood to my bag (Callaway XR Speed). I'm 59, and struggle with my long irons and was finding I had too much of a gap between my 6 iron and hybrid. The 7 wood fills the gap and I use both that and the hybrid for different jobs (still hit the hybrid about 20 yards further...)

[@markusbereflod9144]

I started out with a Mavrik 7w 21deg but with the shallow face it became a bit one dimensional for me and spun a too much for windy days. Only way to take spin off was moving strike to the toe. However, this made it very prone to create slingy hooks. Replaced it with a SIM 2 TI 5w set to 21 deg. Taller face makes it a good club off the tee and on windy days. Toe strikes are also much more playable. Happy so far.

[@AlexGeorgebowling]

I have a ladies cobra 7 wood that was restaffed with a regular flex shaft and it is awesome

[@theosiegers6980]

Would there ever be a reason to carry a 7 & 9 wood in your opinion?

[@jvenditti102]

Love the content! Can you do a debunking “loft jacking” video for irons? Compare same or similar lofted irons but with different designs. Like a P790 8 iron to a p7mb 7 iron. I think too many people think they could just turn down their lofts and get the same results.

[@patrickbeach5915]

Would love to see this done!

[@steved638]

Should my new 21 deg 7W replace my 19 deg 3H or 22 deg 4H?

[@roryheath9536]

Can’t wait to see the video on the 7 wood and other clubs out of the rough. Would also like to see numbers, etc out of the rough, first cut, deep rough, light rough, etc. I’d love to see a 3w, 5w, 7w, and different head shapes tested. Such as FWYs that measure longer from leading edge to back of the clubhead, Vs more compact ones. Ie smaller overall heads Vs longer overall heads. I’d also love to see driving irons and DHY and GAPR mids out of the rough, along with long irons and hybrids. And see numbers and approaches to getting them out. Could be a pretty good teaching lesson. Lower and higher swing speed would be a good argument to see where you’d need to have swing speed to be able to get a 5i or 4i successfully out of the rough. Ha.

[@garymutch601]

Great video guys again and something I really need to consider again. I had a Callaway V series 7 wood for a few years and not sure where it’s even at now. Loved the visuals on it showing the difference in flights and your man is awesome at calling and playing the shots, just superb 👏🤙

[@stevenrobertson1416]

I 1000% would rather play a wood than a hybrid-o. We just built a similar setup going TSI 4 and 7 wood to account for more options off tee and long par 5s. I think the 5 and 7 Woods got the high handicapper stereotype but that just isn't the case. Love this video and validates my fitting choices 🙌 Thanks lads!!

[@The_Autoculturalist]

Ian!! This might be just what I needed. I got fit for some t200/t100s irons. But now I'm left with 1 too many clubs. Would dropping my 3H and 5W for a 7 wood. It sounds like a good idea! Reason for me to come to Cowtown.

[@Pauld616]

Bought a 3 hybrid last November, partly because I couldn't source a 7 wood with a stiff shaft even to test. Hated the hybrid after just a few shots, instantly put it up for sale and got hold of a G425 7 wood with a stiff shaft. loved it from shot 1. Carries in excess of 200 yards with a nice high flight. Also great out of the semi rough.

[@howardbyrd7503]

The 7 wood loft is closer to a 4 hybrid. Do you think the 7 compares better to the 3H because of shaft length?

[@duncanhamilton3286]

My top end of the bag is driver, 3, 5, 7 wood and 23* hybrid. Yardages of the fairways and hybrid cross over, depending on what shot I need to hit, so it’s a good fit for me.

[@kevinbooth8194]

Great content Ian and Mac love my 7 wood had it in my bag about 8 years its so versatile and easy to hit 👌

[@TeddyCavachon]

Wanting higher trajectory and more vertical descent with more spin when landing is pretty much a no-brainer for approach shots. Same for being able to get the desired yardage out of a club with a normal effort full swing vs. ‘taking something off’ because lowering the swing speed will affect shaft flex and dynamic loft less predictably. In terms of strategy is it wiser for to try to for the green in two on a par five and wind-up in the bunkers more often than the green, or play more conservatively reaching the green with a short wedge from a good lie increasing the odds of landing the third shot closer to the hole for birdie vs hitting it out of bunker or the rough?

[@Omnis2]

I have a 2H set at 20* and a Heavenwood at 20*. I find the wood is great off the tee on Par 3s from 150-190, but I tend to dig it out of the fairway or rough. When I hit it clean it just takes off. The 2H is my fairway club on long holes. Every now and then I'll hit one that flies, but usually the miss is a low runner, whereas the HW miss will always toe it off to the right.

[@mikesnowden1054]

Still playing a Steelhead III 7w. 185 stopping vs 4 hybrid which runs in. This video may change how I put my next set together. And the Steelhead is a narrow, deep, face with a keel, unlike the newer Rogue 7w. I like that too.

[@MrRockso99]

I have a 3 hybrid and I’ve experienced the “flyer” many times. Nominal 235 carry, once in a while, esp on approaches to par 5’s I will get 280 total out of it. Hard to replicate though. I will consider a 7 wood based on the points you made. Very helpful.

[@wallstreetoneil]

custom order it is available as Ian mentioned in another comment

[@Ecka63]

I've had a TSi2 7 wood in the bag for close on 12 months now for the same reasons discussed in your video. It also happens to be the perfect club to hit into the middle of the corner on some dogleg par 4's at my home course. So easy!

[@adrianodonatelli458]

Ian ,I'm using DV-FW5 -HIBRID 4 and 6- pw irons ; if I try FW7 is this one to replace mid irons 6 and 7 ?

[@teewhitt]

Always loved a solid 5 wood. Why I've never tried a 7 wood is beyond me... That's changing in the near future

[@hurlholloway6204]

I have the Rogue ST Max 7 wood and UW 19*. Both are great to hit from anywhere and gap nicely between 4i and driver.

[@89eisy]

Where did he get a stealth 7 wood left handed

[@deepee1544]

I'm guessing he has some connections 😉

[@clubchampionmedia]

The LH 7-wood is available as a custom order option through standard TaylorMade retail channels

[@nobrien1]

Another great video from TXG. My one complaint is that you don't seem to address the majority (74%) of golfers who don't break 90. As a senior golfer, I straddle 90 with my rounds; some above some below. How am I supposed to interpolate what I could do with a 7 wood (or any other club) from the gentleman in this video who is hitting a 7 wood well over 200 yards? I think that you could do well to do a series that addresses the '74%'. Keep up the good work!

[@JL-ho1tc]

Sim2 Max 7 wood is the best club in my bag... I love it so much, I just put the Sim2 Max 9 wood in my bag.

[@gkcapers59]

I added a Qi10 7 wood to my bag this year replacing my 4 hybrid and I am totally enamoured with my new 7 wood. The ball jumps off the face with a high flight path and carries about 190 yards. 7 wood is easier to hit than a hybrid and the higher flight lands softer.

[@seancook2264]

7.2 index. Put a G410 7w in the bag at the start of 2021. Love it. Got it primarily for a sharp dogleg nemesis hole at my home course. Perfect for carrying the dogleg. Use it allot for approaches on par 5’s and positional short par 4’s. Clearly not the same yardages as Mac!! 😳😆

[@dominickfiorello3603]

I wish you would discuss hitting from the rough vs fairway. I have been less likely to hit the hybrid from the long grass substituting my 5 iron and sacrificing distance. Would a 7W work better than a 20 Hybrid.

[@jojjekrans2521]

If I hit my TM M4 7w 220, does that mean my swing speed is around a 100?

[@BenjaminJGold]

Ok how did you get a TM 7w in LH? Not seeing that option here in the US?

[@kencsurilla6886]

I just got a hybrid in my bag. Radspeed. I’m having that problem right now. I’m landing it very well, but I’m starting to see a problem…I can’t hit cuts with it. And out of nowhere it goes from 245-265 too a 275 rocket. Think I might go swap this for the 7 now

[@Gringoloco20]

Was literally look for this video. Went back and watched your old 5 wood Vs 3h Vs driving iron video last night and then this dropped 🤯

[@apaulmcdonough2170]

Ian, I have Titleist 917 f2 in 3 (15°), 5 (18°);AND a 7 (21°) added a few months later. Each has a Mitsubishi Diamana Blue S 80 gram Shaft, at Standard Length. My Question concerns the replaceable Weights and the Effect of going Lighter or Heavier to the Ball Flight in terms of Trajectory and/or Spin?