Dan Parker takes an in-depth look at the key differences between a 21° 7 wood and a 21° hybrid to see which club you should consider utilizing to get the most at the top end of your bag. After going through some of the key stats that differentiate these clubs, Dan then takes you through a few shots out on the course to show the potential benefits and pitfalls of a 7-wood and a hybrid.
00:00 Intro
00:17 Characteristics
01:33 Key Data
03:13 On Course Hitting
04:50 Concluding Thoughts: Which Is Best?
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40 Comments
Best explanation of the difference between the 2 clubs that I have seen, mostly because you presented it in an simple easy to understand way, well done! I had been researching this exact thing recently. I historically have difficulty hitting hybrids for what ever reason and I was wondering if I really needed one ( and of course learn how to hit it better). Having watched your video I think I can put that on the back burner and concentrate on other things now.
I’ve got a 7W and no hybrid, find it easier to hit FW. Pity though that the club manufacturers don’t think too highly about us lefties..
Mix of pros and cons. Having lived in the US Midwest, Texas and Oklahoma, the wind conditions can play a major role. The higher you hit it, with a fairway wood, the more the wind can move it. If the wind is 10+ mph, I would be using a hybrid.
If both clubs go around 208 carry, then why would you not use the one with the loft to stop it where you expect it to.
Got rid of my hybrid because I had a tendency to hook it . Recently bought a 7 wood but we are of mats and not really getting honest data yet but I think it’s better for me so far .
My G425 7w is never leaving my bag. Hybrid is collecting dust in my garage.
Yes a think 7 wood is becoming more common I have one in my bag and use it for chipping around the greens 🏌🙂👍
What is a 7 wood like out of rough compared to a hybrid?
I carry a 3HL and 7 wood rogue st max and coming back to golf after 30 years it’s a no brainier. I used to play blades 2 to PW but with my 921 forged going around 15 yards longer I only carry 5 to gap
10.6 degree launch for a hybrid??? You lost me right there. That is low for a driver
Which 1 is better out of the rough?
I just got myself a Mizuno 7 H. Strike is like butter and comes down with snow on it. Having not hit a 7 w I would stick with my new hybrid. 😄
I have a 7 wood but rarely carry it. The course I play on is very windy and so a lower ball flight is preferable. The hybrid is more versatile out of the rough and off the tee.
Strikes have to be identical or it’s totally useless you should know that
Both seem to be carrying a little excess spin. But that could be desirable if youre main intention is to hold firm greens
I have the Ping G425 7 wood, but at 20.5* of loft, it’s really more like a 5 wood in my opinion (loft jacking isn’t only being done to irons!).😉
You cherry picked hitting with the wind, and then hit a low hook with the hybrid – no wonder it looked super low on the shot racer. Reverse that and hit into the wind, and I’m picking the hybrid all day. Everyone is on the bandwagon of 7W and even 9W at the moment, but they are really hard to flight down, which makes them pretty one-dimensional. Whereas a 4hybrid can be more easily kept low into the wind, but can also hit a high fade to get it landing soft. For me Hybrid is the perfect compromise between the wood and long iron.
Ping 425sft cranked to 23.5 love it
I have a Titleist 980-f 21-degree fairway wood (7 wood ) I have been playing for years. I bought it for $20.00 maybe? And over time as I`ve aged, the club has aged with me. So what I have done, Is I have had a senior flex shaft put on it and I have opted to leave the shaft length at 46 inches, Now I have vertically and it really is my go to club.
I got rid of my hybrids and replaced them with long irons rather than woods – Mizuno Fli Hi 2- and 3-irons – and I absolutely love hitting them. Not sure a 7-wood would have a place in the bag, but it would be interesting to try one.
Have you tried the Cleveland Hy-Wood seems to be a really good club Ive just invested in one and would to know your opinion ?
I used to swap them out course and weather dependant, but as I age the 7 wood rules most of the time, its just more flexible especially for the approx 200 yard par threes
Hybrid all day. Shorter shaft, less dispersion.
I carry both a 7-wood (22*) and a 22* hybrid. I've found I use the 7-wood more, and prefer to hit my 25* hybrid more than the 22* because of ease of launch. So the 22* hybrid is probably wasting space for me…
Interesting video mate . I recently went back to a seven wood after many years . I absolutely love this club as it’s easier to hit with height and let’s face it , it is the equivalent of a four iron . A lot of people struggle with their long irons . 👍🏌️♀️⛳️
“A little bit hooky”. I heard it quack.
I prefer a hybrid as a more versatile club – better from the rough, you can chip with it and choke down to keep low on longer mishits when you need to get the ball back into the fairway.
You are more accurate with the hybrid, weird how you ignored that data. Accuracy wins golf games, not stopping power. Get a higher spinning ball. But accuracy all day is my choice
Have had a 7wood in the bag for 10 years+ ……… wouldn't be without it ! !😁
I have a 7 wood. Great club. I was wondering if I should swap for the hybrid for fairway shots bit off the tee my 7W is a monster..lol
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What i find interesting is both clubs are the same loft, assuming around 21*. But travel similar carry distances based on your data even though the 7w has 6 more yards of peak height. Yet a 7w is going to be around 42" while a 4hy is going to be around 40".
I have a progen 7 wood that cost me £7 on e bay great club best value to quality ratio in my bag by a long way
Can you do a 7W vs Heavenwood?
I’m looking to put a 7 wood in my bag looking at the sub 70 949 x , it has adjustable weights and the company sub 70 makes good stuff. Direct to consumer.
Easy for me can't use a hybrid.
I got rid of my 3 wood when it went it went but I would top it and waste 3 shots a round I've reduced my squad this year but I'm thinking of a 7 wood. I can't use hybrids. Everyone different
Nice video. Sounds like it would be foolish for me not to get a seven wood.
Ypur chart showed dispersion which you did not discuss. My experience matched your chart in that the dispersion on the 7 wood is larger. Another thing you did not address was hitting a low punch shot where the 4 hybrid is dramatically better. I have both clubs and will swap them out based on the course I will be playing. I do find myself using the hybrid more often. I am a 75 year old senior with a 12 index.
I have 52 HCP (yeah, I suck 😀 ).
Please help, I don't know what to do between 4 iron (that I cant control) and driver 🙁