Although, you will likely see less distance if you’re swapping out the 5-wood. In this case, it’s all about shaft length. Today’s 7-wood is usually a half-inch shorter than a 5-wood.

This week, he tackles a common misconception about modern 3-woods. John on Instagram: My pro suggested I replace my 3-wood with a 5- or 7-wood. Won’t it go shorter?

An avid player, he manages 55 to 60 rounds per year. He currently carries a 3-wood but not a 5-wood. “I’m shocked by that data point but probably shouldn’t be,” says Mudaliar.

A 3-wood is a staple in the high majority of everyday golfers’ bags. It’s almost a default choice. Driver/3-wood/5-wood is a setup as common as a three-jack from 70 feet. But as Julia Roberts ...