The key difference between any 3-wood and 5-wood is the loft and power applied to the shot. 3-woods offer a lower ball flight and thus can reach slightly further distances, while 5-woods are useful for getting the ball off the deck and into the air with a decent amount of distance. If you’re in the market for a new Mizuno fairway wood, whichever model you look at, it is usually available in both 3-wood and 5-wood variants. This means you could grab a pair of matching woods for your bag, keeping things consistent.