Fairway woods,
mapped to your game.
Compare current fairway wood families by how easily they launch, how much speed they protect on misses, and whether they favor tee shots, turf play or shot-shaping.
Selected model profiles
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Market map
Forgiveness versus control. Higher on the map means easier launch; point size reflects distance potential.
Fairway wood ranking
Editorial fit scores update with every control.
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Fairway wood fitting glossary
Short explanations for the terms that affect how a wood behaves on the course.
Head and flight
High launchA higher initial flight that helps the ball stay airborne, especially from the turf or at moderate swing speed.
Low spinReduces excess backspin for a flatter flight and more rollout. Usually better for faster players than players needing carry.
Draw biasWeighting and face-angle choices intended to make the face easier to square and reduce a right miss for a right-handed player.
MOI / stabilityResistance to twisting on off-center contact. Higher stability generally protects ball speed and direction.
Head profiles
Max forgivenessA larger, more stable head intended to maintain launch and speed when contact moves away from center.
Tour / compactA smaller-looking profile with lower spin and more control, normally requiring reliable contact and enough speed.
Standard / balancedThe middle of the range: a blend of speed, launch, stability and neutral shaping.
Shallow faceA lower face height that can make it easier to launch the ball from tight fairway lies.
Loft and club slot
Strong 3-woodRoughly 13–14.5°. Built for tee speed and a penetrating flight; demanding from the turf for many players.
3-woodUsually around 15°. The traditional longest fairway wood, balancing tee distance with off-the-deck use.
4- / 5-woodUsually 16.5–19°. Easier to launch and often more consistent from the fairway while retaining useful distance.
7-wood+Usually 20–24° or more. Produces height, carry and stopping power as an alternative to long irons or hybrids.
Fitting and construction
Adjustable hoselAllows loft and sometimes lie or face-angle changes. Settings can alter launch, spin and directional tendency.
Carbon crownA lightweight composite crown that lets designers reposition mass lower or farther back.
Turf interactionHow easily the sole moves through the ground. Sole shape matters most when the club is used off the fairway.
Reference shaftThe stock shaft used to anchor this comparison. Weight, flex and profile should still be fitted to the player.
Methodology. Scores are normalized editorial estimates based on published construction, loft structure, adjustability and intended player profile—not robot-test results. U.S. prices are approximate and may vary by loft or configuration. Always verify current specifications and complete an independent fitting before purchase.