Golfers consider swapping 4-irons for 7-woods on the PGA Tour
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
As of July 2026, golfers are evaluating the practicality of replacing their 4-irons with 7-woods, with insights from Ping’s Marty Jertson highlighting performance advantages., at the 2026 Masters, 40 out of 91 players carried a 7-wood. Players are embracing 7-woods for higher launch and more forgiveness. While some still prefer 4-irons for specific conditions, the trend leans towards including 7-woods in bags.
- •40 of 91 players at the 2026 Masters used a 7-wood.
- •The 7-wood offers higher ball flight and more spin.
- •Better players are increasingly open to using a 7-wood.
- •4-irons may still be useful in windy conditions.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Should I replace my 4-iron with a 7-wood?
"Discover when a 7-wood outperforms a 4-iron, when the iron still wins and how to know which belongs in your bag.
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