5 Wood vs. 3 Hybrid – Which Is Better For You

For most people, hitting with the longer irons is an intimidating task. That is why they prefer hybrid or fairway wood. But, when it is about choosing a hybrid or fairway wood whether, for distance or accuracy, it arouses confusion among golfers, especially when it is the comparison between a 5-wood and 3-hybrid.

Well, certainly both of the clubs can be of great help in different aspects of its presentation. At the end of the day, whether you will go for a 5-wood or it would be a 3-hybrid is completely your decision. But, if you follow this article from the top to the bottom, we can assure you that you will be able to decide precisely what you require the most in your golf bag.

Before sharing our opinions, let us find out the specifications that a 5-wood and 3-hybrid possesses.

Almost in all cases, you will notice either a 3-wood or 5-wood in every professional Golfers bag. As we are talking about the 5-wood, let us have a look at the key features that a 5-wood will have.

• A 5-fair way wood will have a loft angle between 20-22 degrees.
• A 5-wood tends to be much longer from front to back than the 3-hybrid. That is why, with a fairway wood, you will get a better launch, maybe with more spin on the ball.
• When it is about weight distribution, the fairway wood will have the weights towards the back of the clubhead. The bigger head size and longer shaft design of the 5-wood should create more speed.

Testing with the 5-wood

To give you better insights, here are some of the strokes I made with my 5-wood when the air-pressure was a little higher than the moderate.

That means, on average, you are going to get a carry distance of around 233 to 235 yards with an average ball speed of 145, which should be great on a greener surface. Note that when I have done my testing, the air pressure was a little higher than the average. You may be able to get a slightly better result if you are playing in a moderate atmosphere.

Suggestions for 5-wood

If you are playing in a course where there is a moderate amount of air-pressure and the surface is beautifully green, a 5-fairway wood can be of great help.

Now that we are finished with discussing the 5-wood, let us find out the key features of the 3-hybrid and do the testing.

• The standard loft for a 3-hybrid golf club is 19 degrees. But you always have the authenticity to customize the loft variation below and up 19 degrees.
• The weight distribution of this club will be a little bit nearer the face.
• Instead of providing a greater launch or high-lofted stroke, a 3-hybrid will be handy when it is about getting proper control over the golf ball or getting a straighter stroke.

Testing with the 3-hybrid

Now, in this section, I am going to make 5 strokes with my 3-hybrid golf club, allowing you to find out how the club is supposed to work.

On average, the hybrid performed with a carry distance of around 224-225 yds, along with a ball speed of 141-142.

Suggestion for a 3-hybrid

The suggestion for a 3-hybrid golf club will be to use the club when you will require straighter stroke and great control over the golf ball.