I am absolutely confident when I have this club in my hands and hit it around 225 carry plus roll. I have tried to hit 3 wood but not with nearly the success. I now carry driver then 5 wood as my next longest club. My teaching pro said "nobody hits a five wood anymore" when I asked him for some good brands, Should I learn to hit 19 degree hybrid instead. I have tried the hybrids but did not hit them as well as the higher lofted fairway woods.