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Hey everyone,

 

I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a fairway wood as a replacement for the US kids TS3 3 wood, my son (7) has been using it for a few months and it has been hit and miss, distance wise it is ok but what has been an issue is the ball flight, he just can't get the thing airborne which causes issues if there are any bunkers/hazards in play.

 

I had thought of going for an Epic heavenwood or Cobra F7 5/6 wood as an option. Need something in the 19-20° loft range.

 

Any help would be appreciated.

 

Cheers

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> @cellywratt said:

> Hey everyone,

>

> I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a fairway wood as a replacement for the US kids TS3 3 wood, my son (7) has been using it for a few months and it has been hit and miss, distance wise it is ok but what has been an issue is the ball flight, he just can't get the thing airborne which causes issues if there are any bunkers/hazards in play.

>

> I had thought of going for an Epic heavenwood or Cobra F7 5/6 wood as an option. Need something in the 19-20° loft range.

>

> Any help would be appreciated.

>

> Cheers

 

Ping Prodi G is good and light, Flynn is another option but they are releasing new items soon from a kids point of view. You can go OEM but be careful of the weight element if you do that.

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My son plays the F6 3W and F7 5W. One thing I noticed is that both of these clubs do not carry that far compared to their hybrid counterparts. Instead, they seem to roll FOREVER, up to 40~50 yards, which is where they get the distance.

 

Having said that your boy is 7, which means the course is still short. Most of the holes should be Driver and wedge/iron into the greens. I didn't give my son a Fairway wood till he was 10 since the courses never called for it.

 

Something went wrong if he's hitting 3wood into the green while carrying a bunker.

 

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> @mrshinsa said:

> My son plays the F6 3W and F7 5W. One thing I noticed is that both of these clubs do not carry that far compared to their hybrid counterparts. Instead, they seem to roll FOREVER, up to 40~50 yards, which is where they get the distance.

>

> Having said that your boy is 7, which means the course is still short. Most of the holes should be Driver and wedge/iron into the greens. I didn't give my son a Fairway wood till he was 10 since the courses never called for it.

>

> Something went wrong if he's hitting 3wood into the green while carrying a bunker.

>

 

Better to learn to hit it before it's too late.

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I remember the TS2 ones being absolutely atrocious, my 9 year old has been hitting a women's Biocell head mated to a Flynn shaft since last year and his 3 wood is very reliable. You can get a new Biocell head for about $20 off eBay so can't go wrong with the set up. Unlike mrshinsha's experiences my son has found a use for a 3 wood almost every round, be it a layup off the tee, a more controlled shot on a Par 4 or, or on Par 5s.

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The new Wilson D7's are money. Classic look and light. My kid loves them. Said they are the best woods he has ever played. He retired the M series whatever wood he was using.

 

I honestly don't even care about equipment anymore. Sad really. Once you get to a certain point it is just equipment. You have so much old stuff you just forget. Maybe I am just old.

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> @heavy_hitter said:

> The new Wilson D7's are money. Classic look and light. My kid loves them. Said they are the best woods he has ever played. He retired the M series whatever wood he was using.

>

> I honestly don't even care about equipment anymore. Sad really. Once you get to a certain point it is just equipment. You have so much old stuff you just forget. Maybe I am just old.

 

Yes yes you are old.

 

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> @darter79 said:

> > @heavy_hitter said:

> > The new Wilson D7's are money. Classic look and light. My kid loves them. Said they are the best woods he has ever played. He retired the M series whatever wood he was using.

> >

> > I honestly don't even care about equipment anymore. Sad really. Once you get to a certain point it is just equipment. You have so much old stuff you just forget. Maybe I am just old.

>

> Yes yes you are old.

>

 

Probably why you always text me for advice. Older and wiser.

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> @heavy_hitter said:

> > @darter79 said:

> > > @heavy_hitter said:

> > > The new Wilson D7's are money. Classic look and light. My kid loves them. Said they are the best woods he has ever played. He retired the M series whatever wood he was using.

> > >

> > > I honestly don't even care about equipment anymore. Sad really. Once you get to a certain point it is just equipment. You have so much old stuff you just forget. Maybe I am just old.

> >

> > Yes yes you are old.

> >

>

> Probably why you always text me for advice. Older and wiser.

 

Can't be that old if you know how to reply to texts

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> @BertGA said:

> > @heavy_hitter said:

> > > @darter79 said:

> > > > @heavy_hitter said:

> > > > The new Wilson D7's are money. Classic look and light. My kid loves them. Said they are the best woods he has ever played. He retired the M series whatever wood he was using.

> > > >

> > > > I honestly don't even care about equipment anymore. Sad really. Once you get to a certain point it is just equipment. You have so much old stuff you just forget. Maybe I am just old.

> > >

> > > Yes yes you are old.

> > >

> >

> > Probably why you always text me for advice. Older and wiser.

>

> Can't be that old if you know how to reply to texts

 

Funny Guy aren't you.

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Go with an OEM where you can adjust lie angle on woods and hybrids. For example, TM is 2* upright on standard of other OEMs when it comes to woods and hybrids. Most juniors need to go at least 1* flat from standard OEM (titleist and ping you can go flatter on woods and hybrids. I think Mizzy as well) if not more. So if you find hook central happening, or uncharacteristic low ball flights, I would definitely start by adjusting lie angle. It matters less off a tee or even a side hill lie, but off the deck or range mats, how upright these OEMs are for most juniors can matter a lot.

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Jumping in late, but I’ve been on The same quest (with same airborn issue) for two years....finally found a good fit. My son is 8. He plays a Callaway GBB Fusion 7 wood (21*) as his fairway wood and has been smoking it lately with great ball flight/trajectory. The fusion is designed as a GI/easy to get ball up club with good reviews For women and seniors . Paired it with a Recoil ES 440 f1 shaft. Total setup on eBay/Callaway preowned probably $70. Took a while to get used to weight but he now hits it much better than he does the TS3 3 wood.

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Had our first hit out with the GBB Epic Heavenwood yesterday (after some delays due to the club being broken by UPS). Callaway Preowned were amazing at sorting a replacement club.

 

Paired with a cut down Mitsubishi Miamana (green) m+50 ladies flex shaft. We've cut the shaft to be the same as the US Kids TS3 51 inch 3 Wood. The total weight came out 7 grams more than the USK club so I was pretty happy with that.

 

Initial thoughts from the limited on course testing was that it was launching noticeably higher than the US Kids club, it was difficult to gauge roll-out due to the wet fairways but I think distance was probably slightly longer. Plan is to do some more work after my son's lesson tomorrow afternoon and he will hopefully have a better feel for it by then.

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We had another road test today with the Heavenwood. I must say the difference between it and the TS is night and day. Launches higher and easier, was around 100m carry with crappy range balls. No issues with the Ladies flex shaft either which was a surprise. We have a new favourite in the bag now I think. Hopefully the weather is ok this weekend and we can test out on the course. Video below of one of his shots from this afternoon.

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1--fnkpD0taM6Hc0sglH8N1JXW6ffW5oX/view?usp=drivesdk

 

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