How far do you hit an 11 wood?

Your typical 11 wood will yield distances of about 140-165 yards. In most cases, a 9 wood will yield distances between 100 and 150 yards. These might be suitable distances for par 3's and par 4 holes to use off the tee, but that's about it.
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Is an 11 wood good?

The 11 wood, while not incredibly common, has a nice, large head that is well-weighted. It can hit for distance but is more often used for shorter distances that need a lot of height behind them. They are great for rough or making your way through obstacles. They typically have a loft angle of about 26 degrees.
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What is an 11 fairway wood?

The #11 wood is a great choice to replace a 5 iron or 5 hybrid. It has a larger head than a hybrid which for some golfers, it will give them more confidence at the address position. With about 30 degrees of loft, it provides more loft than a 9 wood, which typically has only about 26 degrees of loft.
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How far should a man hit a 9 wood?

For the most part, you can plan on a 9 wood club reaching distances of approximately 100-150 yards in total, with an average being around 120 yards. It's great for beginners and easy skill levels. In contrast, a lot of professionals that have had time to build their skills prefer the 4 iron to the 9 wood.
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How far should you hit fairway woods?

As far as distances you should hit your fairway woods, it will vary. Most male golfers can hit a fairway wood between 180 yards and 250 yards. Women average between 100 yards and 190 yards with their fairway woods and the PGA Tour pro's can hit woods 250 to 300+ yards. It comes down to swing speed and ball striking.
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Should You Play An 11 Wood?



Why do I hit my 3 wood further than my driver?

Players who hit their 3- or 5-wood as far or longer than their driver are typically using too little loft with the driver for their clubhead speed. You know, it's a funny thing with the driver and its loft compared to the other clubs in the bag.
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How far do pro golfers hit 7 iron?

A PGA Tour player hits a 7-iron between 172-215 yards. Meanwhile, a short-hitting amateur male golfer averages 120 yards with the same club. Men, women, seniors, juniors, professionals, amateurs and beginners all hit their clubs different distances.
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How far does a 7 wood carry?

The average distance of a 7-wood is between 170-190 yards. However, some golfers will be more than capable of reaching 200+ yards with this club. It really depends on the quality of the club, the weather/course conditions, and how hard you smack it.
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What is a 13 wood golf club?

The shaft of a 13 fairway wood is about one inch longer than a 6 iron and provides greater leverage. While both clubs are designed to hit the ball the approximate same distance, the heel to toe forgiveness, you get with the wood results in higher average distance.
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Does Taylor Made make an 11 wood?

The TaylorMade R11 Fairway Wood is the latest and greatest from the makers of the No. 1 drivers and woods in golf. It has new technology, like an adjustable sole that can adjust the face angle of the club, as well as the ability to adjust the launch angle, making it a truly adjustable fairway wood.
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What fairway wood replaces a 4 iron?

The larger club head 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 4 wood would replace a 2-iron, a 5 wood the 3-iron, a 7 wood the 4-iron and a 9 wood the 5 iron.
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What club does a 9 wood replace?

The nine wood is a great choice to replace a 4 iron or 4 hybrid. It has a larger head than a hybrid which for some golfers, it will give them more convenience at the address position. With about 26 degrees of loft, it provides more loft than a 7 wood, which typically has only about 22 degrees of loft.
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What club can replace a 5 iron?

A 11 wood club is the best replacement for a 5-iron golf club. Both golf clubs will give you nearly the same speed and distance. The 11 wood offers a 30-degree loft which is 2 to 3 degrees higher than the 5 iron golf club.
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How far will a 9 iron go?

For men, the average 9 iron distance is between 130-140 yards. A more experienced golfer who makes better contact and is longer, will usually hit it 135 yards and further. A tour pro will hit it closer to 150-160 yards on average. For women, the average will be around 90-100 yards.
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Who makes an 11 wood?

Krank Golf builds all it's NEW FORMULA 11 FAIRWAY WOODS on the same high performance platform as our amazing drivers.
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Do pros carry a 7 wood?

Tell that to the growing number of major champions and big-name players who carry a 7-wood regularly. Among them are Dustin Johnson, Adam Scott, Bubba Watson, Max Homa, Louis Oosthuizen, Ian Poulter and Tyrrell Hatton.
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How far should a 5 wood carry?

How Far Should You Hit Your 5 Wood? On average, recreational golfers hit their 5 wood 216 yards, but the range typically will vary between 200-240 yards. The shorter shaft and less loft makes the 5 wood 8 yards on average shorter than the 3 wood. The average number across the 8 golfers was 216 yards.
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Why do I hit woods better than irons?

The woods generally feature longer shafts and less-lofted clubfaces; therefore, they hit the ball farther but are harder to control than irons. Woods are normally used off the tee box for maximum distance, but can also be used from the fairway or rough when you have a long way to go to reach the green.
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Do hybrids replace fairway woods?

Hybrid golf clubs help fill in the gap between your harder-to-hit irons and fairway woods. They are designed for distance, trajectory, control and playability, combining features from irons and fairway woods. They could even replace a fairway wood or iron in your bag.
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How far does Dustin Johnson hit his 8-iron?

As for his short irons his 8-iron yardage is 165, he hits his 9-iron 150 yards and his pitching wedge 135 yards on average.
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How far does Tiger Woods hit a 7 iron?

Club Averages

His long irons (2- to 4-iron) range from 250 to 200 yards. His middle irons (5, 6, 7) range from 208 to 172 yards. His 8-iron travels 158 yards, and 9-iron flies 142.
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How far does Bryson hit a 7 iron?

7-iron: 205 yards.
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