3 Wood vs 5 Wood Distance For the average golfer, your 3 wood will probably go around 15 yards further than your 5 wood and you can probably add around another 10 yards if you hit it from a tee.
Why can I hit my 3 wood farther than my driver?
It may appear to them that they are hitting it too high because it isn't going anywhere. This is due to too much spin. A lot of mid to high handicappers are too steep and hit down on their driver. This causes the ball to be struck high on the face with an incredibly high launch angle and the spin of an iron.27 abr 2021
Can you hit a 3 wood as far as a driver?
The added loft of your 3 wood is actually more optimal for your swing speed and therefore lets you hit the 3 wood the same distance as the driver.14 feb 2020
Should your 3 wood match your driver?
There is no requirement to match your driver with your woods. Brand, club head, shaft, weight and length are all parts which can match but golfers are best focusing on the combinations which deliver the best results for each club individually. The only exception is the grip which should be the same.
Is it hard to hit a 3 wood?
The 3-wood is the hardest club to hit off the fairway, so using it to just advance the ball is crazy. Hit your 5-wood instead. The 5-wood has more loft, so it's easier to get the ball in the air.26 feb 2014
Should you hit down on a 3 wood?
With fairway woods, set up with the ball a few inches inside your front heel. Many golfers play it way up and try to sweep it. No good. You want to hit down on it, like an iron.26 feb 2014
Do you hit a 3 wood like an iron?
Yes, you should hit your 3-wood like an iron – more specifically, a 3 or 4-iron. Your set-up position, including stance and body tilt, should be the same for a 3-wood as a long iron. Your ball position should also be slightly forward of centre when hitting 3-woods and long irons.22 sept 2021