THE 7 WOOD FILES. MERLIN GOLF CLUB 7TH HOLE, PAR 3

[@titchyjp]

Great shot with the second ball,I think the 7 wood file has been solved👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿.

[@BIGOGGIEGOLF]

THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR WATCHING OUR CONTINUING JOURNEY HERE ON BIG OGGIE GOLF. We have such plans for 2021.

[@davejewell9543]

Excellent video again gentleman. Lots of food for thought.

[@dazza501wgt9]

I have a TS2 7 wood. Absolutely love it. Always struggled with hybrids and the 7 wood was the answer.

[@BIGOGGIEGOLF]

Hi there Darren. Thank you so much for watching and offering your advice.

[@Neal_BigOGolf]

We are getting there. I have a few ideas up my sleeve for other things to try! We will get the par 3s tamed! Thank you all for watching.

[@BIGOGGIEGOLF]

Oh I seriously worry about your ideas at times ha ha x

[@jasonschaupp5874]

Great video lads, beautiful course play well. 😀👍

[@BIGOGGIEGOLF]

Thank you for your support Jason.

[@johnrowanswood7770]

two great shots there lads, well played.

[@BIGOGGIEGOLF]

Thank you John.

[@brianrizza2045]

For me I play what works for me. Definitely get a 7wood, you don't need a brand new one. Clubs from say years back are going to work just as well. I have a cobra 7wood and love it

[@BIGOGGIEGOLF]

Thank you for your advice Brian.

[@darrensturman2168]

Nice one big o definitely get a 7 wood fitted mate and I use all the same brand a cobra man through and through but I do use single one lengths and that helps as cobra do hybrids irons utility irons all in one length

[@metalheads-golf]

Yeps 7 wood seems to very well. Cool. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@BIGOGGIEGOLF]

Looks good to me.

[@simiangolf1927]

I got you covered big guy, you just keep putting out videos

[@BIGOGGIEGOLF]

Good morning my friend x I am editing your video as I type this lol

[@shaunclancy89]

Morning lads ping all the way the most forgiving brand for years on the market merry Christmas 👍🎄😃🍺⛳

[@BIGOGGIEGOLF]

Good morning my friend, well this is a Ping so maybe I should look at the newer versions too.

[@robp.7769]

As a certified club fitter for a number of years, I would humbly suggest that sticking to a single brand only matters if it matters to you. That is, some folks find it difficult to look down at the aesthetics of different club head designs, and thus choose to go with one brand (or at least with club heads that have a similar shape and color). If that is the case, I would try each brand through the set (e.g. driver, 3 wood, 7 wood, etc) and decide which brand you like best over all. Assuming you are not bothered by the aesthetic differences brand to brand, then I'd argue you are in a more ideal situation. Simply try all the clubs and choose the best club in each category. You might be surprised how well you hit a driver from one brand and how poorly you hit their fairway woods. It's not at all uncommon for folks to end up with a different brand in their driver, 3 wood, and 7 wood/hybrids. That's the beauty of fitting. Good luck!

[@markwebb1494]

i agree rob ive a titleist ts1 driver callaway xr 7wood cobra fmah 3 hybrid and taylormade 6 hybrid so a bit of mixture but it works for me ,i also have a taylormade mini driver aswell which i use when the titleist is not working

[@oceanmist6836]

Great video lads. You were so lucky with the weather that day.

[@BIGOGGIEGOLF]

Thank you for watching x

[@lornalife7717]

Always good to see you both back on the course. Get a 7 wood in your bag Oggie.

[@BIGOGGIEGOLF]

Thank you for watching dear lady x

[@Matt_M85]

Nice to see the 7 wood is working for you. As for new gear. I’d suggest getting fitted and working out what clubs/brands work for you and feel the best. Go in with a clear mind of not minding what brand you use as long as it works for me.

[@BIGOGGIEGOLF]

I completely agree Matt, and am totally open minded about things like this. For me it’s all about what works in the end to help my game.

[@carpykeith]

Down to you & what you feel happiest with John! Being honest, I’m a function over form & get the job done guy, so I have a TS3 driver, Cobra 3 wood, 818hybrids, Ping irons & wedges, Scotty putter! Never had a problem mixing clubs, my last matched woods & irons Wilson Sam Snead’s 50 years ago! If you prefer the continuity though try a 7 with different shafts/get fitted for a match with your current woods! Btw, if you decide to go for an up to date Ping, the G425 is out in the new year so there MAY be deals on the G410!😉

[@BIGOGGIEGOLF]

I am going to take some time to consider all options my friend x one good thing about winter is that it gives me time to make up my mind.

[@frankokeeffe5399]

Great video guy's. The 7wood seems to work although I would be worried in the windy conditions you face down where you play. Into the wind any 7wood is just going to balloon up and go nowhere.If you do decide on a 7wood, I would definitely go and be fitted properly. I know that's not cheap but it is definitely money well spent. I'd be inclined to think that an adjustable 3/4 hybrid with the correct shaft for you would be a better option....Also talk to your PGA Pro's as they are the ones who will really know what will suit you. Good luck and a very" Happy Christmas" to all the team there....

[@BIGOGGIEGOLF]

Hi Frank I seriously struggle with hybrids and I don’t know why. And the reason I have been tempted into a 7 wood is because of the amount of people suggesting that I should do.

[@frankokeeffe5399]

@@BIGOGGIEGOLF I know John and also people really mean well and try and help and that's why I said talk to your pro's because they will look at your swing and they have a knowledge of shafts that you would't believe and they will be the best to help you.There is a lot more to shaft technology than regular stiff and extra stiff which is all you see when you go to a shop. They could probably fit you for a shaft in your 7 wood with a kick point that would bring the flight down to manage the wind.Shafts are a very complicated item in their own right. Most problems with hybrids are down to shaft as well. Shaft has to be matched to your swing speed.I should say as well I am not a pro, I'm an 8hc but I have in the past caddied for a pro for a number of years which is where I get the little knowledge I have.

[@cynt1111]

7 wood it is then. Splashed out on a Sim 9 wood from Truro golf warehouse, senior shaft, it’s amazing and so easy to hit and I’ve been a cat. 1 player for most of my golfing career.

[@BIGOGGIEGOLF]

It’s funny how we suddenly find answers to things we never knew would work for us x

[@cynt1111]

Loft is our friend , currently have A 13.5 loft driver and played up in Nottingham last year against a couple of ex county players and managed to keep up with them .

[@markwebb1494]

i got a callaway xr 7wood and i love it rugular shaft and its so easy to hit defo recomend one john

[@BIGOGGIEGOLF]

Yes I think regular shaft for me too but I have a feeling I maybe having a surprise or two on the way to try out as well x

[@Yorkibar-sd3nm]

Seems to work for you john. I looking at the same thing myself..Still having driver problems but my friend ditched his driver for a ping stretch 3 wood, he is a lot more accurate and not lost a great deal of length...

[@BIGOGGIEGOLF]

It’s that real balance isn’t it between accuracy but also for us golfers with a slower swing speed, that need for more distance to help us as much as we can.

[@carlosmelville]

Great shot John, probably told you before, I've got the Cobra King F7 fairway 7/8 wood, adjustable from 21⁰ to 24⁰ with 3 draw bias settings with the stock regular Fujikura pro 65g shaft, standard Lamkin R.E.L grip. Would highly recommend this to you my friend. Wishing you and all the family a very happy Christmas ⛄🌲

[@BIGOGGIEGOLF]

Hi there Carlos x I do like the idea of Cobra or Callaway right now but I am open to any suggestions that work for me.

[@Gatorgolfusa]

7 wood is a great tool to have in your bag in my opinion! Merry Christmas Oggie and fans!! 🐊🏌️‍♂️🚩🇺🇸🦅🎅👍

[@BIGOGGIEGOLF]

Thank you so much my friend x have a wonderful and safe Christmas and New Yeat x

[@texmex697]

If you like the look and feel of a club you will play better. A matched set of irons is important, but the others can be various brands. It's all about what you like. Knowing your cut off point from long irons to hybrid/fairway clubs is useful and of course your gapping. A short hitter tends to get top heavy in the bag, too many long clubs, where a long hitter usually carried more wedges. Half a set can also be a useful trial to find out what clubs we really need in the bag e.g. Driver, 7 wood 6i/8i/PW SW putter. Good luck.

[@BIGOGGIEGOLF]

Brilliant advice Chris. I think confidence is key for me. If I feel that a club will work than I will use it happily regardless of whether in reality it does or not. But once I have a club on my bag that I struggle with, it might as well not be there anymore.

[@johngriffiths8033]

Whilst I generally prefer Cobra through my bag, I do have Cleveland wedges as they worked really well for me and I now have a Lynx 4 iron to try out. So find the club that works best for you and your swing, the sticker on the head doesn't automatically mean the club will work with you.

[@BIGOGGIEGOLF]

I complete agree my friend and I look forward to that little 7 wood test we have planned too x

[@donharrold1375]

7 Wood, regular shaft will do the trick for you. Get all your woods fitted at the same time if you can. Get head and shaft combinations that work best, don’t worry about brand consistency. Brand wise Ping or Callaway probably have the best custom fit options.

[@BIGOGGIEGOLF]

Thank you so much for your advice my friend x

[@markjhoney]

Great video, got me thinking about a 7 wood now, tend to pull or hook my 19 degree hybrid when I hit it out of the middle, can't get a Cleveland 7 wood so it's going to have to be a different make.

[@BIGOGGIEGOLF]

I struggle with my hybrid so much that I have lost confidence in it and am always making it go seriously right.

[@richardsteiner7160]

I think you should look at 2 / 4 year old 7 wood. Shoot a question to Simon at SAS, he seems to have very good thoughts about used clubs. Leans toward Ping for forgiveness. I definitely think you should have a 7 wood in the bag. You hit that well and should get much better with one in your specs. Merry Christmas

[@BIGOGGIEGOLF]

Merry Christmas to you my friend and thank you for all your advice x

[@jackmcgarrigle8556]

Hello big oggie hope you are well.

[@BIGOGGIEGOLF]

Hi there Jack. A very Merry Christmas to you my friend x

[@andymansfield76]

Hi guys, there’s a few options for you to try, cobra, Calloway mavrik and taylormade sim all do 7 woods plus I get there’s a few more , defo a tick for u and a 7 wood 🏌️‍♂️

[@johntough9544]

Would stick with the G5 , still good and do the job. I still have a Ping G10 3 wood and G15 driver.

[@BIGOGGIEGOLF]

It’s very tempting John but I would like to see a couple of more modern versions first and maybe test them against this old Ping

[@johntough9544]

@@BIGOGGIEGOLF That's not a bad idea John, good luck with the search.

[@simonthorpe6971]

If it were me, especially for woods, I would keep same brand for each wood/hybrid, not just for brand preference but to get used to a similar feel for each shot. Too many variables in golf anyway, to add more into mix.

[@BIGOGGIEGOLF]

Oh I think take the variables out where we can because my swing has enough already lol

[@thehairygolfer]

The only thing i would add is manufacturers do make their own shafts or source shafts from the same place. It makes sense that if you get fitted for a wood that all your other woods are from the same manufacturer so that the shafts come from the same family. It's more likely you will get a whole set of woods that will suit you. You wouldn't mix and match a set of irons from different manufacturers with different shafts.

[@BIGOGGIEGOLF]

So are you saying that as I am also thinking maybe a new driver and a mini driver next season, that I should match all three.

[@thehairygolfer]

@@BIGOGGIEGOLF I'm thinking in terms of getting shafts from the same family. So yes I would if you have the budget for it.

[@BIGOGGIEGOLF]

Ok that makes sense. So it doesn’t matter in the end about different heads as long as the shafts are the same.

[@kayjayrowanswood4731]

I wonder if any companies will let you test out their new versions now.

[@BIGOGGIEGOLF]

We have contacted a few so let’s see if any response comes our way.

[@davidwalters313]

Hi John. I would keep this one but change the shaft. In my experience changing clubs does not help greatly and costs a lot of money. Getting a lesson is a better way to spend your money although more effort!

[@BIGOGGIEGOLF]

Lessons are planned for early next year and yea I am looking at possible shaft changes too x thank you for your support x

[@stevenhughes7880]

I know you don’t like hybrids but have you tried one with a lot of loft? I love my M2 with 25 degrees. It gives me about 185 yards. That said, I did have a 7 wood and loved that too. No idea what happened to it

[@BIGOGGIEGOLF]

I think I have just lost confidence in hybrids at the moment but of course that may change.

[@mickbaker7573]

I have ping driver and irons & cobra wood but it what suits you try a few out to see what suits you

[@BIGOGGIEGOLF]

Going to try out a few ideas when we can my friend x thank you for commenting x

[@mickbaker7573]

@@BIGOGGIEGOLF no probs have a safe a happy xmas

[@banditbaker1675]

7 Wood is a great idea for your Bag, but go with whatever works best for you. Until someone pays for your clubs or provides them ex-gratis I would advise you to be Brand agnostic. Just because one Brand makes a driver that works for you doesn't mean that their 7Wood will work, chose each club on it's merits not on it's Brand. In saying all that personally I would try a Ping 7Wood, as they usually make very forgiving Woods.

[@BIGOGGIEGOLF]

I totally agree with everything you have said here my friend. No one sponsors me as yet, maybe one day but for now we go with what works for me regardless of brands

[@banditbaker1675]

@@BIGOGGIEGOLF 👍

[@Labgorilla]

Absolutely use it. Call away heaven wood 7W. Ive never been a brand loyalist. Whatever works is best I think.

[@henryrummins973]

Large head or small? A large head is good for off of a tee, a small head is better off the ground, it gets behind the ball better.

[@BIGOGGIEGOLF]

Funnily enough I have been testing out this old 7 wood with quite a large head and yet I hit it well off the ground as well as the tee.

[@mkblues6679]

Ping g 400 7 wood 👍

[@BIGOGGIEGOLF]

Thank you for your suggestion Michael

[@dale1552]

I'm no expert and definitely not good enough to give advice but I did notice at @2:50 mins your practice swing looked great but at @3:00 hit the ball differently, almost backed out and gave up on it. Could be a solution to the problem

[@BIGOGGIEGOLF]

You may not be an expert my friend but you certainly noticed a serious flaw in my game. I literally get scared to follow through, or indeed to swing freely in the back swing when I know I have to hit the ball.

[@richardnicholson9016]

@@BIGOGGIEGOLF alot of golfers do ace practice swings and a flawed actual swing. My mate doesnt do a practice swing so he doesnt waste his one good swing lol

[@alangibson4499]

Think your tee is why to high, try it lower pal

[@BIGOGGIEGOLF]

It is an issue to do struggle with actually. Guessing tee heights. Often with the driver I end up hitting a huge high wedge shot too

[@alangibson4499]

@@BIGOGGIEGOLF pink or orange castle tees John for driver, red castle for irons and hybrid, helped me as it kept the consistency in height