Our selection of Fairway Woods for men includes the TaylorMade Stealth and Qi, Srixon ZX Mark II, right-handed and left-handed, Wilson Launch Pad and Dynapwr Max, and Cleveland Launcher HB Turbo, in number three, five and seven woods, along with our tips for choosing the right loft and shaft.
The distance, from the tee as well as the fairway.
The fairway wood is used to hit long distances from the fairway, to reach the greens of long holes in two shots, but also at the tee, as a more precise alternative to the driver. Its head, smaller and flatter than that of a driver, allows you to hit the ball resting on the ground. The three wood, with about fifteen degrees, the five wood, around ten-eight degrees, and the seven wood, more open, make up the family.
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The TaylorMade Stealth and Qi models, with a carbon face, and the Cleveland Launcher HB Turbo, with a low centre of gravity, help the ball to lift easily off the ground. The Wilson Launch Pad and Dynapwr Max, which are forgiving, are suitable for players looking for consistency. The Srixon ZX Mark II, available in a left-handed version, offers more trajectory control for skilled players.
The three wood, longer and less open, requires a good swing speed; many amateurs find the five wood or the seven wood easier to play, with a higher trajectory. The shaft should match that of their driver: regular flex for most, light for moderate swing. You can complete your bag with hybrids to cover intermediate distances.
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The three wood, with about fifteen degrees, offers the most distance but requires good contact. The five wood, around ten-eight degrees, lifts off more easily, and the seven wood, more open, reassures players who struggle to get the ball airborne.
The fairway wood, with a wider head, goes further and is forgiving on the fairway. The hybrid, shorter and more compact, is easier to play in the rough and replaces long irons effectively. Many players combine both.
Place the ball slightly forward of the centre of the stance and sweep the ground with a smooth swing, without trying to hit down like with an iron. The loft will take care of lifting the ball.
A forgiving wood, like the Cleveland Launcher HB Turbo or the Wilson Launch Pad, concentrates weight at the back and bottom of the head. It stabilises off-centre hits and helps the ball to rise, which is a benefit for high handicap players.
The flex depends on swing speed: regular for most amateurs, stiff for fast hitters. A shaft that is too stiff limits ball height, while one that is too flexible makes it less accurate.