Looking for a new 5 wood ……

[texas_golfer]

Currently have a cobra F9 and just want something new. It’s the oldest club in my bag hahaha. 
 

What would you say is the best one out right now?  Was thinking ping g425 maybe? Or maybe the new cobra radspeed? Looking for any first hand experience and opinions.  Thanks 

[naws-golfer]

I just went from a tour edge 4 wood to a TSI2 5 wood. As a good player that’s struggled with fairway woods in the past, due to very shallow AoA, it’s been everything I’ve wanted

 

its great off the tee and off the deck, I’ve got the 18 degree head, turned down to 17 and the shorter shaft has made my strikes so much better. I also went heavier and stiffer in the shaft(RDX smoke black) which has helped. It’s totally replaced a typical 3 wood and is my club for 240-260 shots

 

 

[Bigjim1022]

I went with a Mavrik Sun Zero from CPO, 18° and it’s exactly what I’ve been looking for in a FW wood.  Great off the tee, really good if the deck and not too hard to hit and launch from either.  Plus it was super cheap, like $150 brand new.  That said, it’s a fixed hosel so if you’re looking for adjustability this isn’t it! 

[jbandalo]

Ping G425 fairway woods are exceptional.  Super easy to hit and consistent. 

[Jeremy8810]

Take a look at the tour edge C721 stuff. It was the best head in my recent driver and 3W fitting. I think they may be out of 5W stock right now though.

 

Poke around in their other models and see if something else pops out.

[Warrick]

Play the Radspeed 3/5 with RDX Black, absolutely love them

[eric61]

Bit of a weird set-up, but lately I've been going with two 5 woods: Ping G425 lofted down to 16.5, so it's essentially a 4 wood. And then a Cobra Radspeed Tour 5W, lofted up to 19. With the small head and shorter-than-typical shaft (comes stock at 41.75), the Cobra is almost like a blend between a fairway wood and a hybrid. I love them both. The Radspeed Tour 5W doesn't go quite as far as a typical 5W might but it's super easy to control, and then the G425 is long and forgiving, so the gapping and the different use cases end up working out well for me. I'd give either one my recommendation, depending on what you're looking for. In their stock settings at 17.5 degrees, the Radspeed Tour launched a bit higher and spun a little more for me, but since that depends so much on shafts, delivery, etc., I'm not sure that's even meaningful to share.

[1s1k]

Can't say enough about the Mizuno ST-Z 3 wood I have. If I was in the market for a 5 wood I would definitely check out Mizuno

[texas_tom]

I think the G425 is the friendliest and straightest FW out there. Maybe not the absolute longest? but very easy for the 2nd shot on a long hole. The shaft is going to be the main issue. I dont like the Ping Alta CB shafts, except for the Tour shaft in a 3W. I changed out shafts for the Orange Tensei shaft and love it. 

[Jmccas]

29 minutes ago, 1s1k said:

Can't say enough about the Mizuno ST-Z 3 wood I have. If I was in the market for a 5 wood I would definitely check out Mizuno

I just picked up the ST-Z 5 wood. It’s larger than most 5 woods but it’s absolute money. It has a lot of Ping consistency and forgiveness characteristics but it thankfully doesn’t look like a Ping. 

[tofur99]

tsi2 titleist 

[mlp021]

What is the consensus on the PXG gen4 5 woods?

[uglande]

I'm one of the few people who did not like the STZ 3 wood and 5 wood. Big heads but not very forgiving, and neither had much pop.

 

I liked the 425s OK but feel is not great and they are very much a fairway club. Not ideal off the tee with those shallow faces.

 

I also did not like the TSi fairways because the heads are small and I'm not crazy about glossy. 

 

Where I landed, and I'm very happy so far, is SIM2 Max. Easy to launch but they don't balloon. Nice off the tee. Powerful crack at impact. And I LOVE the glued/fixed hosel. It makes the club feel very stable and it prevents me from endlessly tinkering with loft and lie after every range session. 😄

[jbandalo]

2 hours ago, texas_tom said:

I think the G425 is the friendliest and straightest FW out there. Maybe not the absolute longest? but very easy for the 2nd shot on a long hole. The shaft is going to be the main issue. I dont like the Ping Alta CB shafts, except for the Tour shaft in a 3W. I changed out shafts for the Orange Tensei shaft and love it. 

That's the exact shaft I have in my G425 5 wood as well as my G425 driver.  Great shaft!

[Bubb]

I just picked up a Tour Edge C721 5-wood and was so impressed that I ordered a matching 3-wood as well. Hzrdus blue shaft is great.

[lefthack]

I just scored an M6 5 wood for a great price from Global Golf. Not sure why, I have issues.

[joostin]

8 hours ago, texas_golfer said:

F9 and just want something new. It’s the oldest club in my bag hahaha

My newest club is older than your oldest lol... easier on wallet

[Byrdman2230]

I was playing sim max until I hit the G425 fairways. They are the easiest fairway woods I’ve ever hit. Pair them with the tour 75 shaft and you’re good to go. 

[Mobert19]

Good luck getting anything from ping until 2022

[bird_4_3]

I tried them all, please, please make sure you try the Srixon ZX 5 wood.  It is the best of the bunch, with the 425 second.  Srixon is long and just goes straight.

[The Full Monte]

9 hours ago, naws-golfer said:

I just went from a tour edge 4 wood to a TSI2 5 wood. As a good player that’s struggled with fairway woods in the past, due to very shallow AoA, it’s been everything I’ve wanted

 

its great off the tee and off the deck, I’ve got the 18 degree head, turned down to 17 and the shorter shaft has made my strikes so much better. I also went heavier and stiffer in the shaft(RDX smoke black) which has helped. It’s totally replaced a typical 3 wood and is my club for 240-260 shots

 

 

I’ll second (maybe third) the TSi2.  Picked one up about 2 weeks ago after testing most everything and it’s been absolute nails on the course.

 

the SIM2 Max, STZ, and the Srixon were all really strong contenders

 

i hate Ping shafts, so I didn’t test 425 at all

Edited October 4, 2021 by The Full Monte

[jah7838]

If you like the Cobra you have now, you can’t go wrong with the new Radspeed line….but if you hit what you have well, don’t change it. 

[Mobert19]

This forum is sickening. It just made me order a tsi2 5 wood when I have a tsi3 3 wood and 19 degree G425 hybrid. This place is bad news. 

[SwingMan]

12 hours ago, texas_golfer said:

Currently have a cobra F9 and just want something new. It’s the oldest club in my bag hahaha. 
 

What would you say is the best one out right now?  Was thinking ping g425 maybe? Or maybe the new cobra radspeed? Looking for any first hand experience and opinions.  Thanks 

There is no best out there right now. It's what is best for you. Gotta do the hard work to see what fits you.

 

I have a Callaway Speed, a Mizuno ST-Z, and a Honma TR21 - shafting around to see what fits best. It's a process. The Speed and the Honma have excellent feel, the Mizzie is more muted.

 

Have fun out there testing.

[Jlb123]

I love the sim 2 ti 5wd. Very compact and easy to hit from most lies. 

[miss0033]

6 hours ago, mlp021 said:

What is the consensus on the PXG gen4 5 woods?

I haven't hit the Gen 4, but the Proto (basically a Gen3) really popped off the face, pretty easy to hit.  I like it.  

[Seattlegolfnut]

Whatever head you get, try a Diamana Thump Fairway shaft. It’s been point and shoot for me in a 5W (older TS2). Off the deck or tee. Way under the radar shaft.

[layts14]

I’ve got all good things to say about the Radspeed fairways. I’ve got it in a 3W and like the look at address better than my SZ 5 wood. The infinity face make the face look more forgiving to my eye than the insert of the SZ. 

[HoganHO]

Don't miss out on the Srixon Zx--its really good and worth a try

[Jackal66]

My preference is Callaway ( Epic & Epic Flash). The Pings are relatively popular  with the locals.

A few guys are playing Tour Edge fairways.

Some of those 3 woods are HOT!! They hit it as far as their driver.