Depending on how your bag is set up, a 5 wood can be the perfect companion to your 3 wood golf club, providing extra loft and more control on the tightest of tee shots or from the deck. However, for golfers who struggle with their 3 wood, a 5 wood could replace it all together. Providing more loft and a shorter shaft, golfers will feel slightly closer to the ball and the added loft will inspire confidence at address.

Benefits of using a 5 wood:

Added loft: If you need a club that launches effortlessly high, then a 5 wood is the club for you. Beginners and game improvers may choose a 5 wood over a 3 wood for this reason.

Easier to hit: The 5 wood is easier to hit than a 3 wood as it has more loft and a shorter shaft. This means that you can be more accurate with the strike for consistently, which may be especially appealing to beginners and game improvers.

Need more loft than a 5 wood? Compare our used 7 wood golf clubs for higher launch, softer landings and added confidence from the fairway.