What Is The Best Golf Bag Set-up? Fairway wood vs Hybrid vs Long Iron

The club under review: Ping G440 Hybrid

Their verdict

The hybrid is the most consistent gapping tool for optimal numbers, but the 7-wood is a 'no-brainer' for those needing high launch and forgiveness.

Their scorecard

• Peak Height: 22-24 yards/5 — Lowest flight
• Stopping Power: 37-39°/5 — Will release more
• Forgiveness: 2/5
• Wind Performance: 5/5

What they rate

• Significant height increase moving from iron to wood
• Ping G440 series offers diverse head shapes for preference
• High descent angles improve green-holding capability

What they don’t

• Long irons remain difficult to stop on firm greens
• 7-wood height can be a liability in high wind

• The hybrid is the most consistent gapping tool for optimal numbers, but the 7-wood is a 'no-brainer' for those needing high launch and forgiveness.
• Significant height increase moving from iron to wood
• Ping G440 series offers diverse head shapes for preference