I've gamed my Cobra F7 for the last two seasons. Bought the head gently used, had a shaft fitted. Your closing point is exactly why i'm just not in the market for a fairway wood. I've hit most of the new offerings, and there's so little to be gained. I'm an Assistant Pro, I get the opportunity to hit a lot of clubs at fitting events each year and my F7 is still relevant and paid for! Much love, Peter! ⛳️ 🏌️♂️ 👊
I've been using the F8 3/4 wood for years. I've used my buddies shiny new toys, and none of them really pushes me to drop $200-$300 for a new 3wood. I'm always tempted , but I hit my F8 so well, I don't want to mess with it 😂
I bought the Ping g425 sft late last year for £230. Tried it down American golf but bought from a local golf club who had it on offer. It goes about 230 yards and relatively straight. With the size of it it gives me the confidence behind the ball also when my driver is having a bit of an off day I use it then. Absolutely love it 👍🏻⛳️
Son just purchased the G430 Mac driver last week. He needs a 3 wood. Looking for one like the driver that’s going to be like the 430 driver and is extremely forgiving and easy to hit. Figured the 430 3 wood would be the clear option with how well he likes the 430 driver. Sounds like yours gives you confidence and others I’ve seen comment on it. Since there’s not much different between the 425 to the 430 it’s worth checking out.
You really had me in the first half. 😂😂 I saw the three you were mulling over and thought “man ping really doesn’t get much love overall.” Then you pulled it out and said it’s going in your bag. AWESOME. It’ll be three generations before I’m able to put one in the bag but there will absolutely be one in there in a few years! Enjoy it! Can’t wait to see more about it
I did a full top end of the bag overhaul this season. G430 max driver, Stealth 2 3W and 3H, Stealth UDI 2. Love them all. Hit the 3 wood like a rocket ship!
That's awesome I did the same thing and also picked up a G430 max driver/stealth2 3W. Kinda suck with the stealth still but when you connect it's sooo fast. Might grab the 7W too.
I was gaming the same 3 wood for about 10 years, finally got fitted and was put in the Titleist TSr2 with a slightly shorter shaft and let me tell you.. absolute MONSTER off the tee. Been a game changer.
I went a bit Frankenstein on my fairway wood. M5 5 wood, turned the loft right down and put a 3 wood length shaft in it, love the feel and the open face takes away some of the fear of a left miss
I have a cobra Radspeed that I got used last year. Before that my 3 wood was a callaway warbird from the 90’s. I wouldn’t be looking to replace my cobra for more then 5 years because technology just doesn’t change that fast in the game of golf for me to spend that kind of money all the time
I recently had a go with a friends 3 wood. It was 12 yrs old ping k15. It felt great. £55 later on ebay and i now have one in my bag and love it 😂. I am new to the gane though .
I have a garage full of clubs and I frequently take a bunch of similar clubs to the range for a look see. Many times I've been surprised by an older club that just works for me. For example lately I've been crushing an Orlimar strong 3 wood from many years ago. It's straight and long and has a boring trajectory. Another incredible one is my old origonal Great Big Bertha. What a feel and sound that has off the tee! I won't buy anything new.
Hi Peter I'm just getting back into golf after about 6 years away from the game, just got fitted with the Callaway Rogue ST Irons a 3W, 7W and 5Hybrid, I added a Titleist TSI1 Driver that was a bargain as an ex display and it's mint not a blemish on it, I also added the Callaway Mack Daddy 60degree wedge and the Mizuno M-Craft 5 putter which I love. Waiting for the irons and woods to be delivered as I'm the average height of a hobbit at just 5'2 I had to wait for them to be custom made. I can't wait to get back out there. Love your videos particularly the best golfer on youtube series.
I have callaway BB Alpha 815 14*, but tinkering with BB 816 alpha 16*. No way I paid £60, and they replaced the 425 LST. £500 for any single club is beyond me and a fairway wood is nuts. Thank you for being brutally honest about it even though you love it!!
i just got fitted again for new irons went cobra had taylor made sim max , and out of all the drivers and 3 woods i hit the clear winner for me (13 handicap) by a large margin was the paradigm , i was hitting every club 15-20 yards further with the tightest dispersion . I couldn't believe how great they felt . I have been a loyal to taylor made but this wasn't even close! excellent video as always!
I gamed a Cobra King SZ 3 wood for a little over a year and never came to terms with it, no confidence. I actually put it in the closet and didn't use a 3 wood at all for months, but I needed to try something. For a whopping $45 I picked up a TaylorMade R9 3 wood and I love it. Looks, feel, adjustability, it's just fantastic and I have a ton of confidence in it. I want to try out the new Stealth 2+ now, but it will have an uphill climb to beat the R9 for 10% of the price.
I tried out the 430 LSt 3 wood at a local shop and fell in love with it, glad to see you added it at the end of the video! The price is rough, but I ended up trading in a few older clubs I had that were gathering dust and got it for a decent price. Great vid, Pete!
@@giomusah2155 god dang. How far do you hit your driver? I know as far the driver goes the 430 lst has been better than the 425. Not so much difference just more consist for me.
Currently have a Cobra LTDX 3W in my bag with a VA Drago shaft. Out of the 5 different manufacturers with many many shaft flex and weight options the Cobra had the best dispersion left to right. It looks great at address and the sound is crisp when hit out of the sweet spot. Not the most forgiving on heel and toe strikes but that is totally my fault for not having a consistent swing path. ( work in progress)
Recently switched to a Ping G425 sft 3 wood because they came down in price with the release of the new model. Absolutely love it. Have struggled with the 3 wood in the past, often taking it out of the bag. This club isn't going anywhere. Love the channel, thanks.
I have just built my bag after 10 years away due to illness. I am a sucker for PING and always have been but £500 is ridiculous. I have just bought a Cleveland Halo for less than a third of that price. It goes really well and I'm happy. I will look at PING second hand next time I'm looking.
I just bought an Ogio golf bag 100% because of their partnership with you, hope I win the trip to Scotland to go play Dundonald links with you! Keep the content coming! Stoked to see the channel grow!!!
I have a Dunlap fairway 3 wood and 5 wood, Clubs and golf in general are just really expensive but I'm determined to play. Love the videos, I live vicariously through you lol.
Still playing my old Titleist PT 904f with the ust v2 70gram stiff shaft and nothing I’ve hit lately has made me want to spend the money on replacing it. I know I’m probably giving u a few yards, but it’s familiar and works for me. Not to mention I picked it up for $15.00 used at a local resale shop. Still the best fairway I’ve ever owned!
So I actually just took out my three wood and put in more of a 4 wood. This was already fine because my next club up is a big bertha heavenwood which is a 7 wood.
My MD Superstrong has been in bag for about 15yrs & love it. Been looking at an upgrade but gotta be honest, I’m not paying silly money. Probably end up buying something from a previous season where prices have dropped a fair bit
Currently I still have a Callaway Big Bertha Steelhead Plus 5 wood in the bag. Absolutely love it and haven't had a reason to swap it out. Might be the shape or size of it that I like and allows me to shape my shots anyway possible. Looks tiny compared to current fairway woods on the market.
My son got me a taylormade stealth 2 3 wood for Christmas last year. I really wasn't needing one, so with his permission I returned it and got a new set of Wilson irons after I found out that I wasn't good enough to hit the Titleist t100s irons and sold them. But, I did try it out before returning it and it was super nice and longer than my adams speedline and taylormade rbz 3 woods I already had. Now I just bought a qi10 driver and 5 wood, and am thinking I want the the qi10 3wood to go with them.
I got fitted for a G430 max in April. Picked it up in May and have been using it a couple of months. I’d say 20 rounds and a couple of range sessions. If I’ve hit more than 150 balls with it I’d be amazed. I was LOVING it, until yesterday… 230 yards into wind, 1st cut of rough, smacked the ball (admittedly a bit off the toe) and the crown and toe of the club has cracked!!! It’s gone off to Ping today… I’m really hoping they are able to do something otherwise it’s the best part of £320 up the Swanny! 🤞🏻 UPDATE! PING customer service is IMMENSE. They have replaced the head on the 3 wood no questions asked. I had it back within 4 working days. Genuinely can't ask for better than that. One very happy golfer! ❤
Wow, cracked face. That’s not good. Ping are known for the incredible customer service. I have a friend that plays older G410s. He had an issue with one of the clubs, contacted Ping, they sorted the problem with no charge. Glad you have you club back and fixed.
I recently switched from a Callaway XR-16 3w to Taylormade SIM 2. Got a great deal on it. Little deeper than I'm used to but it really goes, much like you said about the Stealth 2. It does sit slightly closed, so I'm going to adjust the face.Prefer a square face
Gone back to my Mizuno ST190 3 wood don’t know why I ever took it out the bag. Very classy looking club and the ball flies off the face! Superbly underrated 3 wood imo
Just recently, my driver decided not to cooperate. I had a Helium Cobra 3w shaft in my stash and managed to picked up an new LTDx Max head off eBay. First time out the bag, off our tight first, straight down the middle with a nice draw to a place on the fairway I’ve rarely visited. The rest of the round went just like that, consequently I’m using it as a fairway finder with my 5 & 7 woods off the turf. Game changer.
Playing with an F9 3-4 wood (white version) with Fujikura Atmos 7S. Adjusted it to 16 deg. of loft. For amateur golfers like me it is more than enough. My favourite club in the bag... it is the par5 weapon from the fairway. Bought it used for 70€ + shipping. So you can buy 7+ of these for a Ping...good to know.
Love golf... But it's a budget sport for me... LOVE second hand clubs and my current Fairway Woods are Taylormade Aeroburners.... My wife would kill me if I dropped this kind of money on ONE club LOL but these videos are always great because it allows me to show her what I COULD be spending on the game hehehehehe
I don't carry a 3 wood, just a 5 wood and it's a Ping G425. I love the look and feel of it and it gives me much needed confidence when I place it behind the ball
Great video Pete, I love my Ping G425 driver as I’m a high handicapper, I also have Sim Max 2 5,7 and 9, a Srixon hybrid, Nike irons, Callaway max daddy wedges 52,56,60 and a Scotty Cameron putter, I got ripped from Golf World in Australia on my irons as they were fitted and they gave me stiff shafts, said they were best for me, my next trip is to Drummond Golf (Australia) to be fitted out for a more forgiving iron set, would love you to do a video on the most forgiving irons for a high handicapper ⛳️ 🇦🇺
I got rid of a 3W about a decade ago. Never used it largely because I couldn’t hit them. I have a Stealth 5wood and a G425 9wood. Yes a 9wood. I have it set to 23* and it takes the place of my 4I/5I. I’ve seen my scores get significantly better since taking 4I/5I out of the bag.
I have a callaway diablo 3W, had it for over 10 years now, it's an absolute dreamboat of a club. £500 or $990AUD 😢 is somewhat steep, have to be a damn good club for that money... And again, the beard-game sir, top notch! Looking daper as ever...
I've gone with the ping g430 max. In the past I've used the 3 wood off the tee and rarely from the fairway. The G430 has given me loads more confidence from the fairway.
I play the callaway speed, love how it sits behind the ball. Good enough distance and control for me. Got it like new condition from golf town online demo sale for $120.
I got fit for a PXG 7 wood that I had made an extra 1/2 long and tuned down a degree 2 years ago. The thing is awesome out of the rough , not every lie but smart lie reading yes., and I am super confident of the deck. I have a Titleist TSi2 15 degree with a larger head for T shots, i can’t hit it of the deck. If the driver is not my favorite that day I will play the 3 wood , I have the most problems with a driver so I choose to have a T replacement club at all times, because lets face it getting in the fairway is super important around my golf areas.
My last 3 wood was the ping G400 3+ at 13 degrees and I liked it but I felt limited with shot selection, I switched to the Callaway paradime 3+ at 13 and a half degrees and it’s one of my favorite clubs I have ever hit, so controllable and it’s sneaky long off the tee!
Great assessment. If i had to replace my 3 wood it woud be the paradigm, beautiful and feels lovely. I'm currently using a Cobra f9 3 wood that I Frankensteined with a ping g425 5 wood shaft. And cranked the loft to 15.5 degrees, And love it 255 yard is the norm and accurate and easier to hit. And for me, a mid height flight. Wich works well here in western Nevada where it always seems to blow.
The Taylormade is a weapon but I put titleist in the bag because of the adjustment in the hosel. It is adaptable as I improve. It just works every time and I have all the shapes.
I have a Titleist TSR3 16.5, which is an absolute rocket. The only one if the four Pete mentions that I would consider as a replacement would be the PXG.
Hi Pete, I’ve been struggling with Driver & 3 wood and the game changer for me has been the Taylormade Burner Mini Driver. Awesome off the tee and not too big to use off the fairway, works for me 👍
Recently bought a discounted Cobra F9s to replace my old titleist 3 wood and it's the best purchase I've made in years. Bridges the gap between my driver and hybrid perfectly and goes very straight compared to my old one 👌
Still using Callaway Steelhead iii woods. I carry a 5 wood and a 7 Wood have tried others over the years including Ping and Taylormade and always end up coming back to these might not be as long as the latest but so reliable.
Gaming last model *rocket* Stealth 13.5 with Ventus Blue stiff, and we get along well enough, particularly off the tee. Boom! Problem is off fairway when the lie isn't perfect. Tough to go down and get it and maintain the square face. I recently added a G430 5wood to the mix in the spot of the Stealth 3hybrid. Smart choice...that G430 is a wonderful club...versatile. As much as the G430LST costs, and it's effin RIDICULOUS, sadly I'm intrigued... Me? Ah well, I'm 65 and try as I might, swing speed is falling faster than an alibi! Good review.
Ease of launch and consistency of flight. Distance a third priority almost. I put the G430 5 wood in and replaced my TSi3 3 wood happily this spring. Love the new club.
No joke I have a job daily forged over sized 5 wood in my bag I bought from wal mart 20 years ago. I can’t get rid of it. 😂 I have the same shaft , grip and everything. It just feels …. Right , in my hands. & will get a tour grip mid size I love those grips. I hit things bad 250-265 off the tee box and solidly hit 225-230 with it . I got a sim2 max 3 wood I just can’t seem to get right yet . I either Nuke it 25-280 or I shank it like a first timer . No middle ground
Did you test any Cobra fairway woods, Pete? In my opinion, Cobra make some of the best woods out there and they get overlooked far too often. Maybe it's the names or colorways, but I think people would love them if they just tested them!
I have the Taylormade Aeroburner 3 and 5 woods that I’ll swap out here and there. I have so much confidence in hitting them even after almost 10 years.
Bought a 15 deg Rogue ST Max from Callaway pre owned in “like new” condition. Came w the wrapper still on the head. 65g MCA Tensei AV Blue shaft. Cost a whopping $161 😬. The thing smokes. #winning (PS - Callaway Certified Pre Owned is the best kept secret in golf.)
Love the LST but I’m with you on price being a big barrier. I’m still playing (and loving) my Callaway Mavrik Sub Zero at 16.5*. High launching off the ground and very controlled off the tee. I’ve tested side by side with similar 15* 3w and the 16.5 is just as long off the tee and 5-10y longer off the deck. Can’t see it getting kicked out of the bag anytime soon.
I’ve got the Ping g400 and right now I’m hitting it very well. It looks super thin and even though I don’t work the ball much, I can hit it high, low and somewhere in between.
As well as Peter was driving with the Stealth 2 3 wood during the Rick Shiels video, I can say stick with the Stealth2. I got fit for and bought the Stealth 2 HD 3 wood earlier this year. Had to replace my 11 year old Titleist and shaved 2 strokes off scores just by having a good second option off the tee. It's a rocket for sure and so easy to launch.
Hi Pete, have a Callaway rouge 4 wood which had replaced my Callaway 2017 3 wood loving the 4 wood as it gives me much more options hit this week 247 yards onto the green on a par 5
Callaway Big Bertha is my Driver, 3 wood and 7 wood. Irons are Dunlop MaxFli 5 to SW. Ping B61 putter. They're old, but in fantastic condition and they do me.
Love my Nike vapor fly that one still preforms, but got fitted this year for an Aerojet and it absolutely goes. I like hitting fairway woods in general and really haven’t found one I didn’t like across the brands! Try them all and pick the one that fits your game, great video Pete!
I love the feel off the face from the paradym triple diamond 3w, but currently I game the stealth 2 plus on the lower setting, I love the feel of having the weight forward in the head and I still can launch it to the moon when needed
I have an Adams Tight Lie Ti 3 wood that I have had in the bag about 5+ years now, and I really like it. It's about the only club I would hesitate to take out of my bag for something else. Compact head, sets up just right at address, feels great, and when I am swinging well, it just pops. Penetrating flight. No real bells and whistles, just a good, solid 3 wood. I've not even tried another 3-wood since I got this. Now, I would try something else at the range, and maybe I'd like a different model/brand even more, especially something newer with more tech. But $650(US) for a 3 wood? Let's just say I'm not paying 1/4 of that, even if it washed my clothes for me after a round.
I paid £140, £97 and £135 for PXG gen 5 driver, 3 and 5 woods respectively on ebay and also picked up 2022 0211's 6-PW also from PXG, used just once on the range and once on the course for just £150. Almost a full bag of current almost new PXG clubs for just £522, or the price of the Ping G430. Granted not custom fit but as a mid to high handicapper depending on the day I don't think custom fit although nice is currently necessary. I also picked up Callaway big bertha cf19's for £185 and B21 4 and 5 hybrids for £145 the pair. If you have the budget or simply must have the latest clubs then go for it, but my advice is consider second hand. With a little patience there are some epic bargains out there.
I still have my old Titleist 915fd 13.5* three wood in the bag. I’ve always been a high launch/high spin guy. The sweet spot is tiny on the Titleist. But if you find it, it goes a mile. But if you miss it that’s where it really shines. It’s far enough. I keep trying everything that comes out with a 13.5 option and it has stayed in the bag. A cosmetic thing about it is the stock Mitsubishi blue board shaft it has looks like a 5 wood shaft to my eye. I’ve measured it, it’s normal length. But, it gives me the confidence that I can hit a repeatable draw with it. So if I need to hit a fade I just hit driver now. Btw my Taylormade SLDR 430 is still in the bag too
Glad I picked up the G425 while it was cheaper, but all in all I love it. Par 5s became reachable in 2 with my 3W. Since getting the 3W, I've been dying to get an iron set. Hopefully, soon, I'll be able to get them before they too get a price jump.
I don't carry a 3 wood as I pretty much just used it off the tee and couldn't hit it off the ground all that well, my 5 wood is my best friend though. I had the m6 which I loved but replaced it with the paradym. Callaway did good this year. I didn't even hit the stealth2 as the fitters who we're at my clubs demo day had no idea what they were doing so it didn't instill much confidence but if it's anything like the hybrid then the wood must go a mile. Ping makes good stuff so I think you made the right decision.
I don't actually have a 3 wood in the bag! I've taken my driver and 3 wood out and have replaced them both with an 11.5 Deg BRNR mini. The BRNR has been long and consistent off the tee for me, longer and straighter than my driver has ever been! The 3 wood was my safety club off the tee and my second club on long par 5's. I now go mini driver, mini driver or 5w and a short wedge into par 5's. Looking at upgrading my 5w though ans the stealth 2 or a Ping g425 or g430 were going to be what I was going to look at!
Just picked up a Stealth 2 Plus to replace my OG Sim 3 wood. Sliding weight in the sole has been a great addition to alter spin. The Sim had a bad tendency to spin too low at times and I am very happy with what Taylormade had done with the new Stealth 2 Plus
I have a paradym 3 wood right now and just picked up a stealth 2 5 wood to fill a gap in my bag and to my surprise…I carry the stealth 2 5 wood the same distance as my paradym 3 wood. Makes me wanna get the stealth 2 3 wood. Or at least a new shaft for the paradym. Which I got fit for.
in my bag I got 3 & 5 FW Maxfli tour patriots from 2002. (dads hand me downs). I only just picked up the PING G425 and love it. don't think ill be getting the ping woods for that much dough though. as Peter said, u can get 5 Yo fairway woods with very similar tech
I have and still use my Ping Rapture 3 and 5 woods that I got over fifteen years ago. They are very forgiving and the distance I get are good enough for me. Although the technology of the new clubs with the carbon fiber crowns and everything else are great, at the price points upwards of $300-500, I think I'll be keeping the Raptures! 😅
Hi Peter, I am completely with you...£500 ???? yeah, no way, no how is that going in my bag. It does look and sound like a great fairway wood but I'm happy with my taylormade stealth 3 wood HL 16.5 degree loft stiff ventus 6.0 shaft and midsize grip. It goes like a bullet and when required I can loft it over the tree's, distance wise, I get an average 240 - 245 yards with it. I have to admit though, it took a few rounds and about 100 balls to properly get used to it. Now though, I hit it off the tee's just as often as my driver ( ping g425 max ). Keep these vid's coming matey. definitely the most entertaining, informative and just damned good fun on youtube so far 🙂
I have the Ping G425 Max driver, and the G425 5 wood. The driver is the best I've ever had. I'm not in the market for a 3 wood, but if I were, I'd look very hard at a G425 - much lower price than the G430, and I expect it performs almost as well.
Playing a full set of Ping G425’s, since getting fitted cannot beat the consistency of shot making and feel amazing. 3 wood is easy to launch, forgiving and goes a long way, so planning on keeping these for a while yet.
I just switched from my original Taylormade Rocketballz 3w which was long off tee but essentially unhitable from any other lie than fairway, to the new stealth 2+ 3w I tried it at my local golf galaxy here in US, and got it fitted and that massive movebale weight was magic. I get such a nice hug ball flight even as a higher handicapper that it’s makes long par threes and par five much less scary and I can even slight work the ball off the tee with it
I've gamed my Cobra F7 for the last two seasons. Bought the head gently used, had a shaft fitted. Your closing point is exactly why i'm just not in the market for a fairway wood. I've hit most of the new offerings, and there's so little to be gained. I'm an Assistant Pro, I get the opportunity to hit a lot of clubs at fitting events each year and my F7 is still relevant and paid for! Much love, Peter! ⛳️ 🏌️♂️ 👊
I'm gaming an f6 and tried out some f9s and ltdxs and hit the f6 way better. Smaller profile was so much better for me.
love my f7
I would never use cobra...they use cheap chinese metals. and pros don't use it.
@@giomusah2155 wouldn't use taylormade stealth stuff if you're worried about durability 🤣
I've been using the F8 3/4 wood for years. I've used my buddies shiny new toys, and none of them really pushes me to drop $200-$300 for a new 3wood. I'm always tempted , but I hit my F8 so well, I don't want to mess with it 😂
Just bought a Radspeed Big Tour for $76usd used. Looks and feels brand new. Golf equipment prices have gone bananas
I bought the Ping g425 sft late last year for £230. Tried it down American golf but bought from a local golf club who had it on offer. It goes about 230 yards and relatively straight. With the size of it it gives me the confidence behind the ball also when my driver is having a bit of an off day I use it then. Absolutely love it 👍🏻⛳️
Same! I love my G425s.
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Son just purchased the G430 Mac driver last week. He needs a 3 wood. Looking for one like the driver that’s going to be like the 430 driver and is extremely forgiving and easy to hit. Figured the 430 3 wood would be the clear option with how well he likes the 430 driver. Sounds like yours gives you confidence and others I’ve seen comment on it. Since there’s not much different between the 425 to the 430 it’s worth checking out.
Got a cobra Speedzone . Absolutely love it. The rails just give me huge confidence. and save me a lot.
Love my speedzone set, however even with the rails I still manage to just bury my club sometimes 😅, but they made me a cobra fan for life.
@JiaNaDaRen15 🤣 I never said it wasn't possible. How many times have they saved you though.
You really had me in the first half. 😂😂 I saw the three you were mulling over and thought “man ping really doesn’t get much love overall.” Then you pulled it out and said it’s going in your bag. AWESOME. It’ll be three generations before I’m able to put one in the bag but there will absolutely be one in there in a few years! Enjoy it! Can’t wait to see more about it
Just got the g425 LST, performed exactly the same as g430 at half the price...it's a great club!
I did a full top end of the bag overhaul this season. G430 max driver, Stealth 2 3W and 3H, Stealth UDI 2. Love them all. Hit the 3 wood like a rocket ship!
That's awesome I did the same thing and also picked up a G430 max driver/stealth2 3W. Kinda suck with the stealth still but when you connect it's sooo fast. Might grab the 7W too.
I was gaming the same 3 wood for about 10 years, finally got fitted and was put in the Titleist TSr2 with a slightly shorter shaft and let me tell you.. absolute MONSTER off the tee. Been a game changer.
I went a bit Frankenstein on my fairway wood. M5 5 wood, turned the loft right down and put a 3 wood length shaft in it, love the feel and the open face takes away some of the fear of a left miss
I have a cobra Radspeed that I got used last year. Before that my 3 wood was a callaway warbird from the 90’s. I wouldn’t be looking to replace my cobra for more then 5 years because technology just doesn’t change that fast in the game of golf for me to spend that kind of money all the time
I recently had a go with a friends 3 wood. It was 12 yrs old ping k15. It felt great. £55 later on ebay and i now have one in my bag and love it 😂. I am new to the gane though .
I have a garage full of clubs and I frequently take a bunch of similar clubs to the range for a look see. Many times I've been surprised by an older club that just works for me. For example lately I've been crushing an Orlimar strong 3 wood from many years ago. It's straight and long and has a boring trajectory. Another incredible one is my old origonal Great Big Bertha. What a feel and sound that has off the tee! I won't buy anything new.
Hi Peter I'm just getting back into golf after about 6 years away from the game, just got fitted with the Callaway Rogue ST Irons a 3W, 7W and 5Hybrid, I added a Titleist TSI1 Driver that was a bargain as an ex display and it's mint not a blemish on it, I also added the Callaway Mack Daddy 60degree wedge and the Mizuno M-Craft 5 putter which I love. Waiting for the irons and woods to be delivered as I'm the average height of a hobbit at just 5'2 I had to wait for them to be custom made. I can't wait to get back out there. Love your videos particularly the best golfer on youtube series.
I think a 7 fairway wood is a great option...especially when low number irons become very tiring. Very easy to get nice loft.
I haven’t the swing speed for a 3 wood, my first wood in my bag is the PXG 0311 gen6 7 wood. It’s bloody awesome
Gotta love a 7 wood
Try the tsr2/tsi2 4-wood. I love it, it's a bit smaller and has a 16,5 degree loft (adjustable). Even I can launch it.
I have callaway BB Alpha 815 14*, but tinkering with BB 816 alpha 16*. No way I paid £60, and they replaced the 425 LST. £500 for any single club is beyond me and a fairway wood is nuts. Thank you for being brutally honest about it even though you love it!!
i just got fitted again for new irons went cobra had taylor made sim max , and out of all the drivers and 3 woods i hit the clear winner for me (13 handicap) by a large margin was the paradigm , i was hitting every club 15-20 yards further with the tightest dispersion . I couldn't believe how great they felt . I have been a loyal to taylor made but this wasn't even close!
excellent video as always!
I gamed a Cobra King SZ 3 wood for a little over a year and never came to terms with it, no confidence. I actually put it in the closet and didn't use a 3 wood at all for months, but I needed to try something. For a whopping $45 I picked up a TaylorMade R9 3 wood and I love it. Looks, feel, adjustability, it's just fantastic and I have a ton of confidence in it. I want to try out the new Stealth 2+ now, but it will have an uphill climb to beat the R9 for 10% of the price.
Playing a TM RBZ 3 wood that is at least 15 years old. No plans to change it. Favourite club in the bag.
I tried out the 430 LSt 3 wood at a local shop and fell in love with it, glad to see you added it at the end of the video! The price is rough, but I ended up trading in a few older clubs I had that were gathering dust and got it for a decent price. Great vid, Pete!
u should 've got 425..430 is no different other than different paint scheme
@@giomusah2155 so wrong. are you a farmer? time to stop spreading shit.
I wanna try that LST out bad. I have 425max I love it but the new lst seems like it could be a big difference with new materials.
@@donkee9 I hit the 425 , max 370 yards..and the LST 369...so yards are minimal
@@giomusah2155 god dang. How far do you hit your driver? I know as far the driver goes the 430 lst has been better than the 425. Not so much difference just more consist for me.
Currently have a Cobra LTDX 3W in my bag with a VA Drago shaft. Out of the 5 different manufacturers with many many shaft flex and weight options the Cobra had the best dispersion left to right. It looks great at address and the sound is crisp when hit out of the sweet spot. Not the most forgiving on heel and toe strikes but that is totally my fault for not having a consistent swing path. ( work in progress)
Nah that creepy because I have the exact same head exact same shaft
@fireheadisaac4422 🤣. Not creepy at all.
Recently switched to a Ping G425 sft 3 wood because they came down in price with the release of the new model. Absolutely love it. Have struggled with the 3 wood in the past, often taking it out of the bag. This club isn't going anywhere. Love the channel, thanks.
Have a G425 and love it. Absolute rocket
I have just built my bag after 10 years away due to illness. I am a sucker for PING and always have been but £500 is ridiculous. I have just bought a Cleveland Halo for less than a third of that price. It goes really well and I'm happy. I will look at PING second hand next time I'm looking.
I just bought an Ogio golf bag 100% because of their partnership with you, hope I win the trip to Scotland to go play Dundonald links with you!
Keep the content coming! Stoked to see the channel grow!!!
I have a Dunlap fairway 3 wood and 5 wood, Clubs and golf in general are just really expensive but I'm determined to play. Love the videos, I live vicariously through you lol.
Still playing my old Titleist PT 904f with the ust v2 70gram stiff shaft and nothing I’ve hit lately has made me want to spend the money on replacing it. I know I’m probably giving u a few yards, but it’s familiar and works for me. Not to mention I picked it up for $15.00 used at a local resale shop. Still the best fairway I’ve ever owned!
So I actually just took out my three wood and put in more of a 4 wood. This was already fine because my next club up is a big bertha heavenwood which is a 7 wood.
My MD Superstrong has been in bag for about 15yrs & love it. Been looking at an upgrade but gotta be honest, I’m not paying silly money. Probably end up buying something from a previous season where prices have dropped a fair bit
Currently I still have a Callaway Big Bertha Steelhead Plus 5 wood in the bag. Absolutely love it and haven't had a reason to swap it out. Might be the shape or size of it that I like and allows me to shape my shots anyway possible. Looks tiny compared to current fairway woods on the market.
I used to have the Steelhead 3 and 5W beautiful clubs, I love the sound off the face when you hit them out the middle.
My son got me a taylormade stealth 2 3 wood for Christmas last year. I really wasn't needing one, so with his permission I returned it and got a new set of Wilson irons after I found out that I wasn't good enough to hit the Titleist t100s irons and sold them. But, I did try it out before returning it and it was super nice and longer than my adams speedline and taylormade rbz 3 woods I already had. Now I just bought a qi10 driver and 5 wood, and am thinking I want the the qi10 3wood to go with them.
I got fitted for a G430 max in April. Picked it up in May and have been using it a couple of months. I’d say 20 rounds and a couple of range sessions. If I’ve hit more than 150 balls with it I’d be amazed. I was LOVING it, until yesterday… 230 yards into wind, 1st cut of rough, smacked the ball (admittedly a bit off the toe) and the crown and toe of the club has cracked!!! It’s gone off to Ping today… I’m really hoping they are able to do something otherwise it’s the best part of £320 up the Swanny! 🤞🏻
UPDATE! PING customer service is IMMENSE. They have replaced the head on the 3 wood no questions asked. I had it back within 4 working days. Genuinely can't ask for better than that. One very happy golfer! ❤
Wow, cracked face. That’s not good. Ping are known for the incredible customer service. I have a friend that plays older G410s. He had an issue with one of the clubs, contacted Ping, they sorted the problem with no charge.
Glad you have you club back and fixed.
I recently switched from a Callaway XR-16 3w to Taylormade SIM 2. Got a great deal on it. Little deeper than I'm used to but it really goes, much like you said about the Stealth 2. It does sit slightly closed, so I'm going to adjust the face.Prefer a square face
Gone back to my Mizuno
ST190 3 wood don’t know why I ever took it out the bag. Very classy looking club and the ball flies off the face! Superbly underrated 3 wood imo
Just recently, my driver decided not to cooperate. I had a Helium Cobra 3w shaft in my stash and managed to picked up an new LTDx Max head off eBay. First time out the bag, off our tight first, straight down the middle with a nice draw to a place on the fairway I’ve rarely visited. The rest of the round went just like that, consequently I’m using it as a fairway finder with my 5 & 7 woods off the turf. Game changer.
Playing with an F9 3-4 wood (white version) with Fujikura Atmos 7S. Adjusted it to 16 deg. of loft. For amateur golfers like me it is more than enough. My favourite club in the bag... it is the par5 weapon from the fairway. Bought it used for 70€ + shipping. So you can buy 7+ of these for a Ping...good to know.
Love golf... But it's a budget sport for me... LOVE second hand clubs and my current Fairway Woods are Taylormade Aeroburners.... My wife would kill me if I dropped this kind of money on ONE club LOL but these videos are always great because it allows me to show her what I COULD be spending on the game hehehehehe
I have the Adam’s tight lies woods and they are so easy to hit with plenty of distance to go with it
I was convinced you were putting the Stealth in the bag. You've been bombing that. I play Cobra F9 and love it
I don't carry a 3 wood, just a 5 wood and it's a Ping G425. I love the look and feel of it and it gives me much needed confidence when I place it behind the ball
Great video Pete, I love my Ping G425 driver as I’m a high handicapper, I also have Sim Max 2 5,7 and 9, a Srixon hybrid, Nike irons, Callaway max daddy wedges 52,56,60 and a Scotty Cameron putter, I got ripped from Golf World in Australia on my irons as they were fitted and they gave me stiff shafts, said they were best for me, my next trip is to Drummond Golf (Australia) to be fitted out for a more forgiving iron set, would love you to do a video on the most forgiving irons for a high handicapper ⛳️ 🇦🇺
I recently upgraded my taylormade RBZ to a Callaway Rogue st max d.. goes high & far, easy to hit, mishits are great.. looks and sounds beautiful too
Love my ping g425 fairway finder… as always great contact Pete and your team
Thanks 👍
I got rid of a 3W about a decade ago. Never used it largely because I couldn’t hit them. I have a Stealth 5wood and a G425 9wood. Yes a 9wood. I have it set to 23* and it takes the place of my 4I/5I. I’ve seen my scores get significantly better since taking 4I/5I out of the bag.
Got fit for the paradym 3w yesterday. Can’t wait for it to arrive next week.
I have a callaway diablo 3W, had it for over 10 years now, it's an absolute dreamboat of a club. £500 or $990AUD 😢 is somewhat steep, have to be a damn good club for that money...
And again, the beard-game sir, top notch! Looking daper as ever...
I've gone with the ping g430 max. In the past I've used the 3 wood off the tee and rarely from the fairway. The G430 has given me loads more confidence from the fairway.
I’ve got the 425 lst and love it, tried others and they just don’t feel or react as well for me
I play the callaway speed, love how it sits behind the ball. Good enough distance and control for me. Got it like new condition from golf town online demo sale for $120.
I got fit for a PXG 7 wood that I had made an extra 1/2 long and tuned down a degree 2 years ago. The thing is awesome out of the rough , not every lie but smart lie reading yes., and I am super confident of the deck. I have a Titleist TSi2 15 degree with a larger head for T shots, i can’t hit it of the deck. If the driver is not my favorite that day I will play the 3 wood , I have the most problems with a driver so I choose to have a T replacement club at all times, because lets face it getting in the fairway is super important around my golf areas.
I appreciate the way you share your decision making process.
My last 3 wood was the ping G400 3+ at 13 degrees and I liked it but I felt limited with shot selection, I switched to the Callaway paradime 3+ at 13 and a half degrees and it’s one of my favorite clubs I have ever hit, so controllable and it’s sneaky long off the tee!
Great assessment. If i had to replace my 3 wood it woud be the paradigm, beautiful and feels lovely. I'm currently using a Cobra f9 3 wood that I Frankensteined with a ping g425 5 wood shaft. And cranked the loft to 15.5 degrees, And love it 255 yard is the norm and accurate and easier to hit. And for me, a mid height flight. Wich works well here in western Nevada where it always seems to blow.
The Taylormade is a weapon but I put titleist in the bag because of the adjustment in the hosel. It is adaptable as I improve. It just works every time and I have all the shapes.
I have a Titleist TSR3 16.5, which is an absolute rocket. The only one if the four Pete mentions that I would consider as a replacement would be the PXG.
Hi Pete, I’ve been struggling with Driver & 3 wood and the game changer for me has been the Taylormade Burner Mini Driver. Awesome off the tee and not too big to use off the fairway, works for me 👍
I've got the g430 LST driver, but I went with the max for the 3 wood. It's an absolute belter for me.
Rocking a callaway diablo octane 3w I love it still especially when driver is acting up can hit it 245-265 depending on turf conditions
I use the G425 lst and that thing is a rocker so easy to hit will stay with that wood for a long time
Recently bought a discounted Cobra F9s to replace my old titleist 3 wood and it's the best purchase I've made in years. Bridges the gap between my driver and hybrid perfectly and goes very straight compared to my old one 👌
Still using Callaway Steelhead iii woods. I carry a 5 wood and a 7 Wood have tried others over the years including Ping and Taylormade and always end up coming back to these might not be as long as the latest but so reliable.
I have the Ping 425 driver, 3 - 5 woods and also the rescue club as well. Love them all four. They will not be leaving my bag anytime soon.
Gaming last model *rocket* Stealth 13.5 with Ventus Blue stiff, and we get along well enough, particularly off the tee. Boom! Problem is off fairway when the lie isn't perfect. Tough to go down and get it and maintain the square face. I recently added a G430 5wood to the mix in the spot of the Stealth 3hybrid. Smart choice...that G430 is a wonderful club...versatile.
As much as the G430LST costs, and it's effin RIDICULOUS, sadly I'm intrigued...
Me? Ah well, I'm 65 and try as I might, swing speed is falling faster than an alibi!
Good review.
Ease of launch and consistency of flight. Distance a third priority almost. I put the G430 5 wood in and replaced my TSi3 3 wood happily this spring. Love the new club.
Adams tech 3w & 5w, I've bought and tested newer models that didn't perform as well for me and always ended up going back to these oldies.
I have recently put the standard Stealth 2 5wood in the bag and it is fantastic, great distance and consistency !
Love the stealth2+, that thang RIPS! I do feel like everyone’s really sleeping on the mizuno woods this year though, they’re shockingly nice
No joke I have a job daily forged over sized 5 wood in my bag I bought from wal mart 20 years ago. I can’t get rid of it. 😂 I have the same shaft , grip and everything. It just feels …. Right , in my hands. & will get a tour grip mid size I love those grips. I hit things bad 250-265 off the tee box and solidly hit 225-230 with it . I got a sim2 max 3 wood I just can’t seem to get right yet . I either Nuke it 25-280 or I shank it like a first timer . No middle ground
Just got the pxgn 5 wood 0311 xf. Total game changer for me.
Did you test any Cobra fairway woods, Pete? In my opinion, Cobra make some of the best woods out there and they get overlooked far too often. Maybe it's the names or colorways, but I think people would love them if they just tested them!
I have the Taylormade Aeroburner 3 and 5 woods that I’ll swap out here and there. I have so much confidence in hitting them even after almost 10 years.
I just bought the 2022 Stealth Plus 3 and 5 and love them!
Bought a 15 deg Rogue ST Max from Callaway pre owned in “like new” condition. Came w the wrapper still on the head. 65g MCA Tensei AV Blue shaft. Cost a whopping $161 😬. The thing smokes. #winning (PS - Callaway Certified Pre Owned is the best kept secret in golf.)
Love the LST but I’m with you on price being a big barrier. I’m still playing (and loving) my Callaway Mavrik Sub Zero at 16.5*. High launching off the ground and very controlled off the tee. I’ve tested side by side with similar 15* 3w and the 16.5 is just as long off the tee and 5-10y longer off the deck. Can’t see it getting kicked out of the bag anytime soon.
I’ve got the same shaft as you have in the PXG and it’s an absolute monster!
I picked up a new RadSpeed 3 wood for $140 about 9 months ago, and it performs and feels incredible imho.
Well I personally like the Callaway , but I play a Cobra Bio Cell 3 wood and I still love it
I’ve got the Ping g400 and right now I’m hitting it very well. It looks super thin and even though I don’t work the ball much, I can hit it high, low and somewhere in between.
As well as Peter was driving with the Stealth 2 3 wood during the Rick Shiels video, I can say stick with the Stealth2. I got fit for and bought the Stealth 2 HD 3 wood earlier this year. Had to replace my 11 year old Titleist and shaved 2 strokes off scores just by having a good second option off the tee. It's a rocket for sure and so easy to launch.
My Ping G15 still blasts through the competition, and with a gray glitter finish that looks a bit more exciting than a simple black gloss
Hi Pete, have a Callaway rouge 4 wood which had replaced my Callaway 2017 3 wood loving the 4 wood as it gives me much more options hit this week 247 yards onto the green on a par 5
Callaway Big Bertha is my Driver, 3 wood and 7 wood. Irons are Dunlop MaxFli 5 to SW. Ping B61 putter. They're old, but in fantastic condition and they do me.
Love my Nike vapor fly that one still preforms, but got fitted this year for an Aerojet and it absolutely goes. I like hitting fairway woods in general and really haven’t found one I didn’t like across the brands! Try them all and pick the one that fits your game, great video Pete!
Bought the Tour Exotics E722 recently I have to say it is fantastic looks and feel and performance.
I love the feel off the face from the paradym triple diamond 3w, but currently I game the stealth 2 plus on the lower setting, I love the feel of having the weight forward in the head and I still can launch it to the moon when needed
I have an Adams Tight Lie Ti 3 wood that I have had in the bag about 5+ years now, and I really like it. It's about the only club I would hesitate to take out of my bag for something else. Compact head, sets up just right at address, feels great, and when I am swinging well, it just pops. Penetrating flight. No real bells and whistles, just a good, solid 3 wood. I've not even tried another 3-wood since I got this. Now, I would try something else at the range, and maybe I'd like a different model/brand even more, especially something newer with more tech. But $650(US) for a 3 wood? Let's just say I'm not paying 1/4 of that, even if it washed my clothes for me after a round.
I paid £140, £97 and £135 for PXG gen 5 driver, 3 and 5 woods respectively on ebay and also picked up 2022 0211's 6-PW also from PXG, used just once on the range and once on the course for just £150. Almost a full bag of current almost new PXG clubs for just £522, or the price of the Ping G430. Granted not custom fit but as a mid to high handicapper depending on the day I don't think custom fit although nice is currently necessary.
I also picked up Callaway big bertha cf19's for £185 and B21 4 and 5 hybrids for £145 the pair.
If you have the budget or simply must have the latest clubs then go for it, but my advice is consider second hand. With a little patience there are some epic bargains out there.
I still have my old Titleist 915fd 13.5* three wood in the bag. I’ve always been a high launch/high spin guy. The sweet spot is tiny on the Titleist. But if you find it, it goes a mile. But if you miss it that’s where it really shines. It’s far enough. I keep trying everything that comes out with a 13.5 option and it has stayed in the bag. A cosmetic thing about it is the stock Mitsubishi blue board shaft it has looks like a 5 wood shaft to my eye. I’ve measured it, it’s normal length. But, it gives me the confidence that I can hit a repeatable draw with it. So if I need to hit a fade I just hit driver now. Btw my Taylormade SLDR 430 is still in the bag too
Glad I picked up the G425 while it was cheaper, but all in all I love it. Par 5s became reachable in 2 with my 3W. Since getting the 3W, I've been dying to get an iron set. Hopefully, soon, I'll be able to get them before they too get a price jump.
I don't carry a 3 wood as I pretty much just used it off the tee and couldn't hit it off the ground all that well, my 5 wood is my best friend though. I had the m6 which I loved but replaced it with the paradym. Callaway did good this year. I didn't even hit the stealth2 as the fitters who we're at my clubs demo day had no idea what they were doing so it didn't instill much confidence but if it's anything like the hybrid then the wood must go a mile. Ping makes good stuff so I think you made the right decision.
Callaway Maverick 3W for me, stiff shaft and midsize grip makes for a very long club. It stands in for my driver on bad driving days.
I don't actually have a 3 wood in the bag! I've taken my driver and 3 wood out and have replaced them both with an 11.5 Deg BRNR mini. The BRNR has been long and consistent off the tee for me, longer and straighter than my driver has ever been! The 3 wood was my safety club off the tee and my second club on long par 5's. I now go mini driver, mini driver or 5w and a short wedge into par 5's. Looking at upgrading my 5w though ans the stealth 2 or a Ping g425 or g430 were going to be what I was going to look at!
Just picked up a Stealth 2 Plus to replace my OG Sim 3 wood. Sliding weight in the sole has been a great addition to alter spin. The Sim had a bad tendency to spin too low at times and I am very happy with what Taylormade had done with the new Stealth 2 Plus
I have a paradym 3 wood right now and just picked up a stealth 2 5 wood to fill a gap in my bag and to my surprise…I carry the stealth 2 5 wood the same distance as my paradym 3 wood. Makes me wanna get the stealth 2 3 wood. Or at least a new shaft for the paradym. Which I got fit for.
in my bag I got 3 & 5 FW Maxfli tour patriots from 2002. (dads hand me downs). I only just picked up the PING G425 and love it. don't think ill be getting the ping woods for that much dough though. as Peter said, u can get 5 Yo fairway woods with very similar tech
I have and still use my Ping Rapture 3 and 5 woods that I got over fifteen years ago. They are very forgiving and the distance I get are good enough for me. Although the technology of the new clubs with the carbon fiber crowns and everything else are great, at the price points upwards of $300-500, I think I'll be keeping the Raptures! 😅
I got fitted into the Ping G430 max 3 wood and love it not as costly as the LST.
Hi Peter, I am completely with you...£500 ???? yeah, no way, no how is that going in my bag. It does look and sound like a great fairway wood but I'm happy with my taylormade stealth 3 wood HL 16.5 degree loft stiff ventus 6.0 shaft and midsize grip. It goes like a bullet and when required I can loft it over the tree's, distance wise, I get an average 240 - 245 yards with it. I have to admit though, it took a few rounds and about 100 balls to properly get used to it. Now though, I hit it off the tee's just as often as my driver ( ping g425 max ). Keep these vid's coming matey. definitely the most entertaining, informative and just damned good fun on youtube so far 🙂
I have the Ping G425 Max driver, and the G425 5 wood. The driver is the best I've ever had. I'm not in the market for a 3 wood, but if I were, I'd look very hard at a G425 - much lower price than the G430, and I expect it performs almost as well.
Playing a full set of Ping G425’s, since getting fitted cannot beat the consistency of shot making and feel amazing.
3 wood is easy to launch, forgiving and goes a long way, so planning on keeping these for a while yet.
I just switched from my original Taylormade Rocketballz 3w which was long off tee but essentially unhitable from any other lie than fairway, to the new stealth 2+ 3w I tried it at my local golf galaxy here in US, and got it fitted and that massive movebale weight was magic. I get such a nice hug ball flight even as a higher handicapper that it’s makes long par threes and par five much less scary and I can even slight work the ball off the tee with it