Why this Good Good Pro loves a 7-wood (and why you might too)

Sean Walsh is one of two Good Good Golf members who make up the Good Good Pros team. Along with Brad Dalke, he takes on actual touring pros when creating content, and there’s one club in the bag Sean feels more confident with than others: his 7-wood. I had a chance to film with Sean at The Yards in Jacksonville, Fla., and he discussed why he uses the 7-wood off the tee (and why he loves it so much).

Callaway Elyte vs. Callaway Quantum

I caught Sean during the transition period between the Elyte and Quantum series of clubs. He’s in love with the Elyte option, as it was his first 7-wood and he feels emotionally attached, but I had a feeling there was going to be some benefits to the Quantum. The only caveat was that the new Quantum 7-wood had a Velocore+ version of the Ventus Blue, and the Elyte had the older Velocore model. On paper, not a huge deal, but in practice they feel very different and that was going to come into play.

“I’ve hit some of the best shots of my life with that thing,” he said. “I’ve been able to hit this thing 260 to 265 yards when I really, absolutely smack it. The thing I love about a 7-wood though is I can also hit it to a very practical 230 yards.”

He also loves that he can flight it down fairly easily, but if he’s on a course where height doesn’t matter, he’s happy to swap in a Callaway UT 2-iron.

For what it’s worth, after posting an Instagram story about my disdain for high-lofted fairway woods, Sean replied, “You can take my 7-wood out of my cold dead hands.” So he’s fully committed.

The Elyte performed great and felt like home for Sean, but there was promise in the Quantum. It was just a little bit faster and with a bit more consistency in spin. Having just a bit more distance from the Quantum let Sean feel like he could really work the top end of his bag into a different area. We also tested a mini-driver with Sean for the first time, and the new combination of the mini and the 7-wood seemed to peak his interest.

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Simplicity

The other thing Sean mentioned was his appreciation for simplifying his game as he continues to strive to play higher level golf. The 7-wood was a perfect addition to his bag for this exact purpose. It’s a true tool — not just something he added for the sake of having the option. He’s able to use the 7-wood comfortably for lots of different shots, including a bomb that travels north of 250 yards and a floater that gets him a nice comfortable 230-yard shot.

By making his driver a consistent shot off the tee, and utilizing his 3-wood (or possibly the mini driver) as the opposite shot shape off the tee, he uses the 7-wood as his chance to create shots if needed.

If you’re interested in watching the full discussion with Sean, head over to the Fully Equipped YouTube channel. And if you’re looking for a 7-wood of your own, book a fitting to get dialed in at your local True Spec.

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