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Originally Posted by SiberianDVM  is that on a throretical comparison of my 5 wood vs. my 3 wood, I actually hit the 5 wood longer off the deck!
85mph swingspeed , -4° angle of attack >
18° 5 wood = 203 yards carry
15° 3 wood = 197 yards carry
This friggin sux. 
On a tee, where I can "let her rip", ha-ha, I can hit the 3 wood longer. That's the only reason it's still in the bag. |
Without the aid of a tee, which will increase effective loft you simply dont have sufficient swing speed to hit a club with loft as low as 15* optimally. This is the same reason many people hit their 3 wood as far or farther than their driver. Its all about optimal launch conditions.