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7-wood to 5-iron gapping – GolfWRXers discuss
In our forums, our members have been discussing 7-wood to 5-iron gapping. WRXer ‘dorymcilroy’ has a conundrum and kicks off the thread saying:
“Currently I am gaming a Rogue ST Max 7-wood with a Tensei Blue 65 regular flex, I can hit it 190-200 off fairways and about 10 yards longer off the tee. My 5-iron is a T200 with a KBS Tour Graphite stiff 80g, I am hitting that around 155-160 yards, and that’s largely in line with the rest of my irons in terms of 10 yard gapping.
I’m having a lot of trouble with 165-180 yard par 3s, and I’m thinking it’s time to try a hybrid that can hit, and keep greens on those par 3s and similar approaches. I will note, I feel like im having an easier time hitting woods than the 5-iron. I’ve tried a 4 iron before and really couldn’t get a good quality strike with it. Any suggestions for a hybrid to gap there?”
And our members have been sharing their thoughts in our forum.
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.
- Ben B: “I’d consider taking the 5-iron out and adding a couple of hybrids to fill the gap. Better distance, stopping power, and easier to hit. Fred Couples longest iron is a 7, I believe.”
- JoshH: “I’ve found 5H fills the gap between 5i and 7wd nicely and I get ridiculous flight out of it also, feels like a cheat stick!”
- kamaaina1: “Agree on at least a 4H. Debating on the 9W.”
Entire Thread: “7-wood to 5-iron gapping – GolfWRXers discuss”
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Keiser
May 23, 2025 at 5:18 pm
I currently have a 3 club rotation after my i210 5 iron, with two spots filled by my i210 4 iron, g425 crossover 3 iron, and a Ping G430 7 wood. I put either the i210 4 iron or g425 3 iron in play depending on the situation. Is there a long par 3 or par 5 I need the iron for? Does the course have a lot of narrow fairways that means I’m hitting more crossovers off the tee? Is the rough nasty and a 7 wood is needed to chop out?
When I but new irons this winter, I’m looking at the same gapping- 15 clubs and choose someone to sit on the bench.