Most forgiving 7 wood currently for a high handicapper?

[JP1000]

I'm generally ok with my bag, and just grinding to get better (aren't we all); however, I'm thinking of adding a 7 wood.   I'm a high handicapper, not looking to shape my shots, not chasing distance, just point and shoot when I put a (semi) decent swing on it.  I've searched this forum, and the recommendations seem to be all over the place (apologies if I'm not searching properly).   Just trying to come up with a short list and then go try them out.  Prefer recent models, i.e., within last 2-3 years.  Thanks for any input.

 

[Nelson.br.1515]

PING g400, 410, 425 or 430 fit the bill. If you struggle with a right miss the g425 sft 7 wood is special. Honorable mention goes to the the Callaway Heavenwood 3 wood head size, 4 wood length, 7 wood loft. Depending on your bag setup it’s a great option and what I use currently. 

[ciscojaws]

I'm a high handicapper and the Ping G425 is automatic for me.

[GeauxGolfLSU]

Another vote for Ping. I have the G410 and nothing has been able to match it over the last couple years.

[ChipNRun]

2 hours ago, JP1000 said:

I've searched this forum, and the recommendations seem to be all over the place (apologies if I'm not searching properly).

 

Most forgiving 7W? That's almost like asking what is the most forgiving Super-Game Improvement (SGI) iron. 7Ws are designed to be forgiving.

 

I would say avoid one with too heavy a shaft. If you tend to miss left with long clubs, try for one with a square face angle (minimal offset).

 

Another thing would be head preference. Some prefer a low-profile shallow-face FW, while others prefer one with a deeper face.

 

Besides shots off the fairway and out of light rough, 7Ws can also be used for tight tee shots on short par 4s, and on longish par 3 holes.

 

 

[03trdblack]

Ping g425. Close thread. 

[hammergolf]

4 hours ago, JP1000 said:

I'm generally ok with my bag, and just grinding to get better (aren't we all); however, I'm thinking of adding a 7 wood.   I'm a high handicapper, not looking to shape my shots, not chasing distance, just point and shoot when I put a (semi) decent swing on it.  I've searched this forum, and the recommendations seem to be all over the place (apologies if I'm not searching properly).   Just trying to come up with a short list and then go try them out.  Prefer recent models, i.e., within last 2-3 years.  Thanks for any input.

 

The Ping g models are very easy to hit.

[third-times-a-charm]

Ping or the Callaway Rogue ST Max D/new Paradym X

[scott406]

42 minutes ago, 03trdblack said:

Ping g425. Close thread. 

+1

G425

Almost automatic

 

 

[aquapig]

The right answer is any 7 wood is going to be very easy to hit and launch. 

 

But you  will get all the usual suspects mentioned.. as expected. 

 

If you want a less expensive 7 wood, that is SUPER easy to hit and as consistent as anything I've hit, the Tour Edge Exotics are fantastic. 

[NewToGolf19]

21 HCP- love my Callaway mavrik max 7W.  I really like my rogue ST max draw 5 W, so I imagine the corresponding 7W would be good, too. 

 

[miles2go]

If you want something used and budget priced, I recommend the Cobra Rail 7w.  Shaft fit is important. Otherwise, anything new will be great. Most reliable club in the bag.  This one looks pretty good. 

Edited January 31, 2023 by miles2go
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[Greenie]

Tour Edge Exotics..

 

You can close the thread now................LMAO

[JP1000]

Thanks for all the recommendations so far!...lots for me to poke around with while waiting for season to open (US north east)

[TreqJosh]

Any reason why the TSR2 doesn’t get a shout or is it too new?

[doctorjedi]

Don't sleep on Tour Edge Exotics.

[BoomShakalaka5]

My buddy is a legit 22 handicap.  Plays the 7W Rogue ST Max…best club in his bag. 

[JAM01]

PXG Gen5 0311 XF 7 wood

[sfdoddsy]

PING G410 or later.

 

Not. just easy to hit, but usefully adjustable.

Edited February 1, 2023 by sfdoddsy

[aquapig]

16 hours ago, Greenie said:

Tour Edge Exotics..

 

You can close the thread now................LMAO

Agreed

[this_is_golf]

I picked up a PXG 0211 for cheap and it’s been awesome. 

[Goldenhawk]

Rogue ST, G430, TSR1, Stealth HD

Edited February 2, 2023 by Goldenhawk

[gobucks153]

On 1/31/2023 at 12:41 PM, scott406 said:

+1

G425

Almost automatic

 

 

I'll +1 your +1.

G425 7W is the closest thing to point-and-shoot as any club I've ever hit

[B.Easy]

12 hours ago, this_is_golf said:

I picked up a PXG 0211 for cheap and it’s been awesome. 

This is an excellent answer.  Unbelievably good club for the money.  I bought one just to try out and ended up loving it.

[JAMH03]

Good question. Here's my useless 2cents. 

As a high handicapper you don't NEED something newish. That's just for bag appeal. If you were my friend I'd advise you to get something you know works for great players and something that you know fits you and beat that bad boy until you're good.

You're spot on you do need a "bopper" 20-21º fairway metals fit that you're swing now and where it could potentially be.

An important heads up most adults don't improve a ton beyond their 1st 5 years of playing regularly. Get to work!

I'd suggest something titanium as it'll offer potentially the most distance.

Get something that you like the style of has some cache with your friends or at least people who know and a shaft that fits and you'll be hitting par 5's in 2 in no time!

Personally I'd lean toward Tour Edge but I'm biased. They've worked so well for me that I've stopped actively looking for upgrades. If I was scared of Tour Edge I'd go to the old faithful's Callaway and Ping because they both make great products customer service is great and most people respect them as OEM's. 

 

[jetmech879]

Titleist TSr2 is my first experience with a 7 wood and it is extremely forgiving for me. I’ve been amazed by it so far. I’ve never had so much confidence from 215-230 out. 

[ClarkGriswold]

Id say ping fairways are about the easiest fairways i have ever tried to hit.

[Pack7483]

For the price a PXG 0211 7W is great.  

[Blackpink]

Went for a wood fitting and ended up with Paradym heavenwood 21 degree. Easy to launch compared to others. I wanted ping so bad but numbers don’t lie…

 

For me, weight distribution is important. I also need low CG to help with the launch. 
 

[tele_pathic]

My callaway rogue st 7wood is money from all over the place.