The best used 5-woods for seniors
A slower swing needs help getting the ball in the air and keeping it straight. These 5-woods are forgiving and launch high, so they carry farther without swinging harder.
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The most forgiving Qi35 fairway, weighted for high launch and a slight draw. Helps straighten a slice. Launches high, which helps slower swings carry farther.
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Rescue-style head that’s simple to launch, at a starter price. Helps straighten a slice. Launches high, which helps slower swings carry farther.
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Callaway Rogue ST Max 5-wood
Golf Digest Hot List Gold 2022Very forgiving and easy to get airborne. Helps straighten a slice. Launches high, which helps slower swings carry farther.
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A stepped sole that glides through turf on shots from the fairway. Launches high, which helps slower swings carry farther.
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Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max 5-wood
Golf Digest Hot List Gold 2024
High launch for slower swings that still want a long approach club. Launches high, which helps slower swings carry farther.
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Titleist GT1 5-wood
Golf Digest Hot List Gold 2026
A lightweight 5-wood for moderate swing speeds, designed to launch higher. Launches high, which helps slower swings carry farther.
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Ping G430 Max 5-wood
Golf Digest Hot List Gold 2024
A high-launching 5-wood that fills the gap between your 3-wood and hybrid. Launches high, which helps slower swings carry farther.
What to look for in a used 5-wood
- A 5-wood (about 18°) is one of the easiest long clubs to hit, often easier than a 3-wood or a long iron.
- Check that it fits between your 3-wood and your longest hybrid or iron, about 3° from each.
- Look for dents in the crown and a loose ferrule. Sole scratches don't affect how it plays.
How we picked
Every club here is a real model we track across official store feeds and eBay. We rank them on how forgiving they are, how recent the design is, and how much you save compared with the launch price. Prices are the typical used price as of 2026-10-06. Stores may pay us a commission, which never changes the order.