Fairway Wood Fitting
A fairway wood earns its spot in the bag off the tee and off the deck, which means the bend profile has to hold up on two very different swing types. We test both.
Sole Interaction Changes the Math
A fairway wood has to launch cleanly off a tee and interact with turf without digging, so we spend part of the session on real turf contact — sole camber, leading-edge height, and how the head reacts to a shallow versus steep angle of attack.
Shaft bend still matters as much as it does with the driver, but here the target usually shifts toward a mid or slightly higher kick class, since a lower kick point that helps a driver launch can overcook spin off a tighter fairway lie.
What We Test During the Session
Loft Spread
We check the carry gap against your driver and hybrids before recommending a loft, so the new wood earns a distinct yardage instead of overlapping a club already in the bag.
Shaft Bend Class
Tested off both a tee and a mat to confirm the kick class holds up under two different loading patterns, not just the one that looks best on the range.
Sole Geometry
Wider soles help players who catch the turf steep; narrower, cambered soles suit sweepers who need less resistance through impact.
Book a Fairway Wood Fitting
Sessions run 45–60 minutes and include both tee and turf testing.