What's the most forgiving 5-wood out there?

[RCGA]

Looking for the most forgiving, easy to hit 5 wood on the market. Ideally with minimal gear effect on toe hits. 

 

Having a hard time finding something that doesn't hook off the planet. For whatever reason, fairway woods are the only thing that causes me to have  massive roping draw. 

[Streuner]

No gear effect on toe hits is the killing factor…

most fairway woods out there, that are MAX models with high levels on forgiveness, but they are also mostly draw biased and the toe hit will make it even more drawing 

 

I play a Taylormade Stealth 2 HD with an upcharge shaft. This one is for dummies with the fairway but the toe hit goes left for sure. 

[Honman]

40 minutes ago, RCGA said:

Looking for the most forgiving, easy to hit 5 wood on the market. Ideally with minimal gear effect on toe hits. 

 

Having a hard time finding something that doesn't hook off the planet. For whatever reason, fairway woods are the only thing that causes me to have  massive roping draw. 

PXG Gen6 XF. Big forgiving head, can be lofted down to open the face, there a flat settings on the hosel which will help, and a weight can be put in the toe. I can't think of a better option for what you are looking for. 

Edited October 28, 2023 by Honman

[aquapig]

TEE...pick a model from the last 5 years or so. Stay away from the Hot Launch models if you're a hooker. Stick with any Exotics. Tour Edge pre owned has plenty off options for cheap. 

 

Point and shoot..made in USA..lifetime warranty...in expensive..nothing performs any better. 

 

I say if you can't hit an Exotics wood, you need some lessons. 

 

 

[Dodge1]

I have a TSi2 16.5° (probably more of a 4 wood loft) that I find super forgiving. When I’m swinging bad I pull my Sim2 Ti out of the bag and put this in. 

[BYK]

Ping fill in the blank 

[Foonsy]

Still have yet to find one that forces me to take the g425 out of the bag

[gvogel]

2 minutes ago, Foonsy said:

Still have yet to find one that forces me to take the g425 out of the bag

Still have yet to find one that can replace my G25.

[Foonsy]

1 minute ago, gvogel said:

Still have yet to find one that can replace my G25.

Love it. I played a g10 set of clubs for 10 years before I made any changes!

[bmbsawy]

Ping Max is the answer.. 425 or 430. If you need more right bias get a 7 wood and open to big -. More pros are in the max than lst. Max is not left bias in an open position

[PJE]

I think the Pings from G25 onwards are very forgiving clubs. 
I have a G425 5 wood which is amazingly long and straight. Before that I used a G25 4 wood which was long and straight as well.  Most importantly, total repeatability with each club. 
I briefly used the G400 ,which was also very serviceable, but I didn’t like the head shape too much so I went back to the G25 before getting the G425. 

[hammergolf]

3 hours ago, RCGA said:

Looking for the most forgiving, easy to hit 5 wood on the market. Ideally with minimal gear effect on toe hits. 

 

Having a hard time finding something that doesn't hook off the planet. For whatever reason, fairway woods are the only thing that causes me to have  massive roping draw. 

I would recommend any fwy wood you can set the lie flat

 

Ping g430 Stupid forgiving off the toe and set flat with a slightly open face. It will control your left miss. 
Titleist TSR2 not quite as forgiving as the Ping, but this can also be set flatter and open.
PXG Gen 6 very forgiving and also has the option of setting it flat and slightly open.

TM Stealth + model. Not as forgiving, but can be set up with an open face. Distance wise may be longest on the market. 

[kwcsports]

Ping G425 max, best I've ever had.

[gvogel]

Based on a couple of hybrids in my bag, I am guessing that the TSR1 18* fairway wood could be forgiving.  Not with the lightweight shaft, but with a good fairway shaft and heavier head weight, or playing it +1/2".

Edited October 28, 2023 by gvogel

[aquapig]

Spend more money on a Ping or Stealth if you want what everyone else plays. 

 

Or..save the money on a TEE that will perform as good or better than the more expensive recommendations. 

 

I'd love to see a blind test of all the fairway woods out there in the last few years..my money is more people would walk away with TEE than any other major manufacturer. 

 

Are Ping and Titleist fairway woods good? Yep no doubt. Do they perform on the golf course any better than TEE fairway woods? Not at all. 

 

 

[b.mattay]

Put the adapter more upright if you can to take out the toe hit more often. 

[Pepperturbo]

Find yourself an old Tour Edge Exotics XCG 4 or 5 wood, in good condition.  I have the 16.5' 4 wood in storage, but it was in the bag for years.  They are incredibly easy to hit and long.

 

If you're hooking it's more than likey the shaft profile, not the head, unless it has a noticeable offset.

Edited October 28, 2023 by Pepperturbo

[Shilgy]

51 minutes ago, aquapig said:

Spend more money on a Ping or Stealth if you want what everyone else plays. 

 

Or..save the money on a TEE that will perform as good or better than the more expensive recommendations. 

 

I'd love to see a blind test of all the fairway woods out there in the last few years..my money is more people would walk away with TEE than any other major manufacturer. 

 

Are Ping and Titleist fairway woods good? Yep no doubt. Do they perform on the golf course any better than TEE fairway woods? Not at all. 

 

 

Of course here on wrx we do consider resale value.  TSR fairways are $349 vs Tour Edge C series are $329.

[ThaiGolfer2]

Keep an eye on the TEE website for pre-owned fairways. Can usually pick up the C722 for $120. Absolute bargain.

[aquapig]

1 hour ago, Shilgy said:

Of course here on wrx we do consider resale value.  TSR fairways are $349 vs Tour Edge C series are $329.

Fair and Valid. 

 

For me if I can get a great club like new for 120.00, I don't care much about resale.  

[Lftygolfnut]

I’ve tried lots of them and think the Mavrik 5W is one of the best. Feels great and just launches. Plenty of forgiveness. 

[golfinbrad]

7 hours ago, aquapig said:

TEE...pick a model from the last 5 years or so. Stay away from the Hot Launch models if you're a hooker. Stick with any Exotics. Tour Edge pre owned has plenty off options for cheap. 

 

Point and shoot..made in USA..lifetime warranty...in expensive..nothing performs any better. 

 

I say if you can't hit an Exotics wood, you need some lessons. 

 

 

I second this.  The C722 has been awesome for me.  One club that is safe in the bag.  TEE fairways and hybrids are as good as any out there.

[Tiptx1122]

I play the Paradym X but really I have not found a 5W that wasn't forgiving, they all are

[055]

Rocketballz

[BombinJim]

1 hour ago, Tiptx1122 said:

I play the Paradym X but really I have not found a 5W that wasn't forgiving, they all are

Agree. They are pretty forgiving.

[black bnr32]

8 hours ago, Dodge1 said:

I have a TSi2 16.5° (probably more of a 4 wood loft) that I find super forgiving. When I’m swinging bad I pull my Sim2 Ti out of the bag and put this in. 

I find the tsi2 not very forgiving.  Lots of side spin.  My Ping g425 driver has less side spin. 

[black bnr32]

I find Callaway fairways generally left biased.

 

I made a thread about this topic a little while back:

 

 

Edited October 28, 2023 by black bnr32

[glm]

PXG 0211 works for me

[bwhitish]

I got the PXG 0211. It is really good. And the price is great.

[EddieEdwards]

Agree TEE makes great woods.  I play the xcg7.

 

Adams XTD Ti tend to go right for me.  Driver and woods.