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7-wood vs. high launch 5-wood lofted up – GolfWRXers discuss
In our forums, our members have been discussing a 7-wood vs. high launch 5-wood lofted up. WRXer ‘bazinky’ is pondering a switch from his 7-wood to a high launch 5-wood, but is concerned about downsides, saying:
“Currently think about replacing my 7-wood (TSR2) with something a little bit bigger and/or more forgiving for the days when the swing is a bit off. When I did my last fairway wood fitting, I tested out a GT1 5 wood loft up and was getting great numbers for both height and descent indicating that it “should” hold a green well. I felt that it was substantially more forgiving that my current 7-wood as well.
That said, fitting was only with range balls (outside, so I could at least visually confirm flight), and I’ve always taken range ball fittings with a dose of salt. Planning on doing some testing this month with a variety of clubs but would love to hear any thoughts/experiences/advice on potential pitfalls with this strategy.”
And our members have been sharing their thoughts in response.
Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- Georgie Z: “Biggest downside would be the closed face. If your 5 wood was square you’re going to be closing your face angle a minimum of 2 degrees.”
- wam78: “I did the same thing OP. Moved from a 7w to a 5w. Cut the 5w down to 9w playing length and put it in an upright setting, +1* and it sits nice to my eyes. The flight is a touch stronger than the 7w but it’s close enough. I can choke down and take a little off and it’s very very close to the same numbers. A little less spin and lower launch, but very controllable flight.”
- PitchPlease: “Hit whatever performs best and gaps to your number. Two possible downsides – at least for me, because I do the opposite on purpose: 1. Lofting up closes the face – I already miss left, so I like to get higher loft and crank down to open face. 2. Shaft length – 5W shaft is longer then 7W shaft, so I find more control when shaft is shorter.”
Entire Thread: “7-wood vs. high launch 5-wood lofted up – GolfWRXers discuss”
Neal Shipley was the first to admit that he enjoyed his food while in college. But since his days at Ohio State, he’s slimmed down and earned a PGA Tour Card.
That hasn’t stopped him from having fun with his wedge stampings, though it’s led to some misunderstandings.
On the 54 (degree), we have ‘Big Fudge,'” Shipley told GolfWRX. “It was supposed to be ‘Big Fridge,’ so this happened a little while ago. ‘Big Fridge’ was a nickname between my college teammates and I, with ‘fridge’ meaning stomach, a big stomach.
“We told the Ping guys to put … ‘Big Fridge’ on it, and I think maybe some bad cell service or something, and they thought I said ‘fudge,’ so they put fudge on it.”
On Shipley’s 50-degree he also continues the food theme, this time with his go-to order at the “Golden Arches,” and his stamping “DONS 7.”
“The number 7 meal, the two cheeseburger meal, that was my McDonald’s order, back when I would have McDonald’s frequently,” Shipley shared.
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @raw10628 has a L.A.B. DF3 putter and Masters putter cover up for grabs.
From the listing: “Some great items here today, time to thin out and make room for next set of gear. All prices include shipping.
LAB DF3 Purple 33.5” 68° lie with TPT – $725. LAB Masters release DF3 cover – $150.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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Joey5Picks
Apr 7, 2026 at 12:27 pm
Noooooo. The face angle is where you point it. You can either change the loft OR face angle. No one is going to adjust a club, see the face 2° open and say “well, I guess I’ll go ahead and play like this even though it’s not pointing at the target.” You get the list loft on the sleeve ONLY IF you aim the face at the target, and who doesn’t? Watch this: https://youtu.be/tKPY51evEh0?si=E5JMtOWiK537iW3e