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Why this Good Good Pro loves a 7-wood (and why you might too)
TL;DR
Sean Walsh, a member of the Good Good Pros team, has switched to a 7-wood for better control and confidence on the course. He discusses his preference for the Elyte model over the newer Quantum series.
Key points
- Sean Walsh is part of the Good Good Pros team.
- He switched to a 7-wood for better control.
- He prefers the Elyte model over the Quantum series.
- The Elyte has an older Velocore model compared to the Quantum's Velocore+.
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Sean Walsh makes up half the Good Good Pros team (along with Brad Dalke), and a recent switch to a 7-wood has given him added control.Jake Morrow / GOLF
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.
Q&A
Why does Sean Walsh prefer using a 7-wood in golf?
Sean Walsh prefers a 7-wood for its added control and confidence when playing.
What are the differences between the Callaway Elyte and Quantum 7-woods?
The Elyte features an older Velocore model, while the Quantum has a Velocore+ version, affecting their feel and performance.
Who are the members of the Good Good Pros team?
The Good Good Pros team consists of Sean Walsh and Brad Dalke, who create content by competing against touring pros.
Where did Sean Walsh discuss his 7-wood usage?
Sean Walsh discussed his 7-wood usage during a filming session at The Yards in Jacksonville, Florida.