Fairway Woods

Fairway Woods

Fairway Woods for Long Approaches and Tee Shots

Fairway woods fill the gap between your driver and your longest iron or hybrid. A good fairway wood gives you a reliable option off the tee on tight holes and the reach to go for long par 5s in two. This collection covers fairway woods from top brands in a range of lofts and head styles. Every club is covered by TGW's 30-Day Playability Guarantee.

Choosing a Loft

A 3 wood is typically around 15 degrees, a 5 wood around 18 degrees, and a 7 wood around 21 degrees, though lofts vary by model. A 3 wood offers more distance but is harder to hit off the ground. A 5 wood or 7 wood launches higher and lands softer, which makes it easier to hit from the fairway. Many golfers get more out of a 5 wood than a 3 wood.

Head Size and Forgiveness

Larger fairway wood heads are more forgiving and inspire confidence at address. Smaller, shallower heads are easier to hit from tight lies and give better golfers more control. If you mostly hit your fairway wood off the tee, a larger head is a good choice. If you hit it often from the fairway, a shallower face helps.

Fairway Woods vs. Hybrids

Fairway woods are generally longer and better from clean lies and off the tee, while hybrids are easier to hit from the rough and more like irons. Many golfers carry both. The Golf Guide covers both in its fairway woods buying guide and guide to buying a hybrid.

Fit and Shafts

Match shaft flex to your swing speed and gap the fairway wood with your driver and hybrids. Many fairway woods offer adjustable hosels to fine-tune loft. Compare hybrids in the full selection of hybrid golf clubs.

Shop fairway woods at TGW and find the loft and head that give you confidence from the tee and the fairway.

Fairway Woods FAQs

What loft is a 3 wood?

A 3 wood is typically around 15 degrees, though lofts vary by model. Many models offer adjustable hosels to fine-tune loft.

Should I carry a 3 wood or 5 wood?

Choose a 3 wood if you want more distance and hit it mostly off the tee. Choose a 5 wood if you hit it often from the fairway and want easier launch. Many amateurs get more consistent results with a 5 wood.

Is a 7 wood a good club?

Yes. A 7 wood launches high and lands softly, making it a great replacement for a long iron. It is especially helpful for golfers with moderate swing speeds.

What is the difference between a fairway wood and a hybrid?

Fairway woods are longer and better from clean lies and off the tee. Hybrids are shorter, more iron-like, and easier to hit from the rough. Many golfers carry both.

How do I hit a fairway wood off the ground?

Play the ball slightly forward of center and sweep it off the turf rather than hitting down steeply. Let the loft do the work. A higher-lofted fairway wood is easier to hit from the deck.

Are adjustable fairway woods worth it?

Yes. Adjustable hosels let you change loft and lie to fine-tune launch and gapping. They help you get more out of the club as your swing changes.

How many fairway woods should I carry?

Most golfers carry one or two. Choose based on the gap between your driver and your longest iron or hybrid.

Can I customize a fairway wood at TGW?

Yes. You can customize fairway woods online by shaft, flex, length, and grip. Custom builds are covered by TGW's 30-Day Playability Guarantee.