Another 5w fan here.

I carry a Wilson Deep Red 5w with a stiff graphalloy shaft.
It was the first of the "longer" clubs (say 5i and up) I had any success hitting, and it just stuck mentally.

Now, it's my go-to club, getting me out of trouble a lot, and keeping me in with a scoring chance on par 5s when my driving sucks.

I look forward to hitting it, and that confidence rubs off on the swing. I hit it a decent distance, although not 225 at all, and dead straight.

I use it off the tee on short par 4s too, reducing risk and often avoiding hazards on the fairway.

Definately a fave. And you can push all the hybrids you want at me ... the 5w stays!

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//Mox
2008 bag:
Mizuno MX-500 460cc 10.5* Fujikura Tour Platform 26.3 stiff. (about to be replaced by MP-600 10,5* UST Proforce V2 stiff)
Mizuno F-50 3w 15* Fujikura Tour Platform 26.3 stiff.
Wilson Deep Red 5w 18* Graphalloy Fatshaft stiff
Cleveland HALO 3i hybrid 22* graphite regular
Mizuno MP-60e forged 5i-PW True Temper Dynamic gold R300 steel
Mizuno MP Black OX raw haze 50/6 GW, 54/9 SW, 58/10 LW
Heavy Putter B3-M
Titleist NXT Extreme