How long should a 5 wood shaft be?
42 to 41 inches
Fairway woods provide a distance and trajectory transition from your driver to hybrids or long irons. Woods are manufactured with progressive lengths. The 3-wood is the longest fairway wood and is usually between 43 to 42 inches. The 5-wood (42 to 41 inches) and the 7-wood (41-40 inches) follow.
How far should my 5 wood go?
How far should you hit a 5-wood? Since a 5-wood has more loft than a 3-wood, it should carry about 8-10 yards shorter for the average golfer. Therefore, players with average swing speeds should be able to carry the golf ball 190-210 yards.
Are Ping G5 irons still good?
The Ping G5 irons won TG’s game-improvement irons test last year, and nothing has changed: they are as good as ever, competing against more expensive models on an equal footing.
What year did the Ping G5 irons come out?
2005
2005: Features – Ping’s evolution brings ‘cool’ G5 line.
Is a 5 wood the same as a 5 iron?
Are they interchangeable? Fairway wood and iron: The fact that both the iron and wood share the number 5 is nothing more than how woods and irons have always been named. They are not interchangeable; the wood will hit the ball further.
How far should a 5 iron go?
The average golfer should be able to hit a five iron 160 yards. This is for a player with average swing speed. The faster swinging players should be able to get 170 to 180 yards out of their five iron. Golfers with very slow swing speeds may only see 150 or fewer yards out of their five iron.
Does a 5 wood replace a 3 iron?
Many golfers prefer hitting a high-lofted wood into a green than a hard-to-hit long iron. The larger clubhead of a fairway wood compared to an iron makes it easier to achieve more distance without over-swinging. As a general rule of thumb, a 5-wood would replace a 2-iron a 7-wood the 3- or 4-iron, a 9-wood the 5-iron.
Is the Ping G5 forgiving?
It’s long, forgiving and exceptionally easy to hit. Another great thing is that if you really do want to open your shoulders you can do so with the confidence that it isn’t going to crucify a slightly off centre hit. Great club and well worth the money.
What iron does a 5 wood replace?
The larger clubhead of a fairway wood compared to an iron makes it easier to achieve more distance without over-swinging. As a rough rule of thumb, a 5 wood would replace a 2 iron, a 7 wood the 3 or 4 iron, a 9 wood the 5 iron.
What is the average length of a 5 iron?
Standard Club Length
Club | Men Graphit | Lady Steel |
---|---|---|
Wood 7#, 9# usw. | 41 | 39,5 |
Iron 3# | 39,5 | 38 |
Iron 4# | 39 | 37,5 |
Iron 5# | 38,5 | 37 |
How far does an amateur hit a 5 iron?
147 yards
5 iron: 147 yards. 6 iron: 139 yards. 7 iron: 131 yards. 8 iron: 121 yards.
How much do Ping G5 Irons cost?
The G5 irons are available in 2 through 9, plus PW, UW, SW and LW. Ping’s color coding system for custom fitting is used with this set, as well. MSRP is $115 per club with steel shafts, or $145 per club with graphite shafts.
What are Ping G5s made out of?
Ping G5 Fairway Woods The Ping G5 Fairway Woods combine large stainless steel heads with 455 steel faces. According to Ping, the strength of the plasma-welded face material allows for a thinner construction, making the hitting area more responsive. Inside the clubheads are weight pads that progress rearward as the lofts increase.
What makes the Ping G5 fairway woods so good?
The Ping G5 Fairway Woods combine large stainless steel heads with 455 steel faces. According to Ping, the strength of the plasma-welded face material allows for a thinner construction, making the hitting area more responsive.
What is the difference between the G5 and G10 Irons?
The sole width of the G series did seem to get a little bit larger after the G5 (peaking at around the G20). So depending on your swing type you may find the later G irons more forgiving than the G5. I know golfers who swear the G5 and G10 were the best iron sets ping ever released. It all depends on your swing and your preferences.