Fairway Woods Care Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What is a fairway wood and should you use one?

  FAirway woods make great alternatives to long irons, as they are easier to hit and easier to get airborne than traditional long irons. If you struggle with long approach shots and prefer the look and shape of a FAirway wood, you may want to consider ditching your 3- and 4-irons and replacing them with FAirway woods. When do you use a FAirway Wood?

• Do fairway woods have a higher loft than drivers?

  FAirway woods have a higher loft than drivers. A 3 wood has a loft between 15 and 18 degrees, and a 5 wood has a loft between 20 and 22 degrees. The higher the golf club number, the higher the loft.

• How many fairways should you have in your fairway?

  If it is for the latter, then more than one FAirway with higher lofts would be better so that it lands and stops quicker. Many people would rather hit a high-lofted wood into a green than a 2, 3 or 4-iron. In which case 3, 4 and 5 woods and even higher are what you’re after.

• Should you carry fairway woods or hybrids in your bag?

  The easiest way to figure out if you should carry both hybrids and FAirway woods is to test them both out and see which ones are better suited for your game. The right combination of FAirway woods and hybrids can make the game easier and more fun. Which FAirway Woods should I carry in my golf bag?

• What is the function of a fairway wood?

  Although sacrificing a certain degree of control, the function of a FAirway wood is primarily distance. Most FAirway woods come with graphite shafts these days because it is lighter and different flexes will suit all swing speeds. For more information on shafts, go to the Golf Shafts Buying Guide.

• How do you find the best fairway woods for your game?

  The key to finding the best FAirway woods for your game is to space them out in a way that provides the most distance and consistency between each club. In this section, we will break down the types of FAirway woods you need, the ones you should consider, and which lofts make the most sense. What degree 3 wood should I get?

• What is the difference between fairway wood and 5 Wood golf clubs?

  This gives golfers more feel and control by playing a shorter length golf club as compared to the FAirway wood which has a longer shaft. For example, a 5 wood might have a 42 inch long shaft while the 5 hybrid may have a 39 inch shaft.

• Should you use graphite or steel shafts in fairway woods?

  For the majority of the 20 th century, golfers used steel shafts in all of their golf clubs, including FAirway woods. Over the last 20 years, however, most FAirway woods are sold with graphite shafts. The most important reason why FAirway woods utilize graphite vs steel shafts is that lighter shafts are easier to swing faster.