7 Wood Vs. 9 Iron Comparison Overview
Finding out what advantages certain golf clubs have is key. If you are looking to fill your bag with a good mix of clubs that will actually help develop your game, then you’ll need to understand the merits and drawbacks of all available clubs.
And there certainly are a ton of club options available to all players. If you want to customize your bag with the right clubs then read the following comparison overview.
7 Wood Overview
The 7 wood is typically used to replace a 3 iron for those who don’t like to use long irons.
If you haven’t yet mastered your irons, then a hybrid club or a 7 wood may be a good option for you. 7 woods have larger heads than 3 irons and are typically more forgiving. While they may not be as forgiving as a corresponding hybrid, they perform comparably from the rough.
A 7 wood is typically set to 22 degrees of loft so they are a solid choice if you need to get yourself out of some tall rough. You can expect an average distance of 200 yards from your typical 7 wood which makes it a viable option from the deck or even from the tee on short par 5’s.
If you are looking for acute spin control and shot shaping though, it may be more beneficial to simply learn a 3 iron or carry a 3 hybrid.
9 Iron Overview
The 9 iron works best on short approaches and provides robust spin control and plenty of height.
Your typical 9 iron will be set to 41, 42 or 43 degrees so you will naturally get good apex height with this club. You would typically use a 9 hybrid from anywhere inside 120 yards from the pin when you need a lot of height behind your shot.
Some would argue that you could replace a 9 iron with a 9 hybrid. We would disagree though. That’s because, from this kind of range, distance and spin control is key. While a 9 hybrid would be easier to hit with, you lose out on precise spin and distance control that you need around the flag.
You may find that both of these clubs would be beneficial to your game. The 7 wood could be replaced by a 3 iron if you want more spin or a 3 hybrid if you want more forgiveness.
9 Iron Overview & First Impressions
When we tested a 9 iron against a 7 iron we were disoriented because we tested the 7 first. The shorter shaft and altered stance takes some getting used to.
When you need a higher loft than a 7 or 8 iron and on approaches within 120 yards, the 9 iron is an excellent.
If you’ve tried a 9 iron before without much success, it may have been a forged, players irons but don’t worry, the 9 iron also comes in a game improvement form which is focused on allowing beginners and high handicappers more forgiveness and consistency.
It’s also not surprising to see a pros ball land on the green and then spin off in a different direction as the better player has been able to add considerable spin to the ball thanks to the generous loft.
Because the 9 iron has a sharper leading edge, it can cut through the rough easily and is excellent if you do find yourself in trouble.
However, if you want easier putts, you will need to get familiar with the 9 iron. It offers robust spin control – just get used to the typically heavier head.
One Iron Down – 8 Iron
An 8 iron will cover an average of 130 yards and might not get used too often depending on what your swing speed is like.
One Iron Down – Pitching Wedge
The pitching wedge is even more generously lofted, workable and is used for distances just around the ground. Better players will be able to send the ball straight up into the sky.
7 Wood Overview & First Impressions
The 7 wood should inspire confidence at address, the head is large, the loft is high and the shaft length is shorter than 3 or 5 wood.
Some golfers are going struggle to get Drivers and Woods into the air and if that is you, the 7 wood may be a lot easier to hit consistent high launching shots, it is a degree loftier than a 3 iron.
The 7 iron is more precise too, the higher flight, leads to less rollout and the increased loft leaves a sharper leading edge too, better for hitting from the rough.
On courses with dog legs, the 7 wood is easy to hit draws and fades with too for the better players, Dustin Johnson and Tommy Fleetwood have been seen wielding the trusty 7 on regular occasions recently.
The 7 wood is perfect from the fairway and if you don’t hit irons well, it can be just the ticket, useful in an array of situations and more precise than the 3 and 5 wood.
The 7 wood faces stiff competition from the Hybrids too, which can produce more consistently straight shots but aren’t as long and workable.
One Club Up – 9 Wood
The 9 wood is a club that we rarely see on the course with the pros but if you hit your fairway woods better than other clubs, it can definitely be an option, easy to hit, lofty and with a large sweet spot, the 9 wood can be a go to club for most players.
One Club Down – 5 Wood
The 5 wood is far more common than the 7 wood because of the distance it serves. It is a natural progression form the 3 wood and allows you to attack the green for a significant distance,
9 Iron Selling Points
- Good control
- Good feedback
- Good for hilly courses
- Very precise
- Good from rough or bunker
- Promotes accuracy
7 Wood Selling Points
- Easy To Launch
- Shorter and More Manageable Than 5 Wood
- Can Add Work ability For Better Players
- Higher Shot With Less Roll
- Excellent For Those Who Struggle With Irons
Who Are 9 Irons For?
Speaking objectively, 9 irons will be more useful to advanced players who can cover most of the fairway in one or two strokes on shorter par 5’s.
They are most helpful on short approaches and can really help out when you’re facing down a hilly or particularly fast green
Again though, no matter what your skill set as a golfer currently is, this is a club you will need to learn.
A 9 Iron to Check Out – Taylormade SIM2
We really liked the forgiveness of this 9 iron. It has a lot of pop too which is really what you want from your 9 iron.
Distance: 94/100
Accuracy: 96/100
Feel & Control: 95/100
Forgiveness: 92/100
Overall Score: 96/100
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Who Are 7 Woods For?
Unlike, sy a 5 wood, which will usually comes as part of a set and won’t turn any eyeballs, the 7 wood is a similar yet less popular club and for this reason, it is somewhat of a specialist club.
For someone with a slow swing speed and a 12 degree driver, a 5 and 7 wood combo maybe more suitable.
Seniors who can hit a 7 wood better than a 3 iron should consider a 7 wood.
Anyone who hits woods better than irons and hybrids can find great utility in the 7 wood and it also quite versatile.
The 7 wood can be hit from fairway, tee and light to mid rough. It has a shorter shaft and it is easy to hit consistently well with the large face and sweet spot.
It lacks the consistent straightness of a hybrid but it is also more workable and it feels great when you catch it on the sweet spot.
Our Favorite 7 Wood – Callaway Mavrik
Callaway is one of the top brands on the market and the Mavrik range, released in 2020, has something to offer every level of golfer.
From the ultra forgiving max to the super competitive sub zero and just the regular max, these clubs are made to increase distance, forgiveness and consistency with some of the lastest greatest and most modern golf technology.
Distance: 94/100
Accuracy: 92/100
Forgiveness: 94/100
Feel and Control: 90/100
Overall Score: 93/100
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