Fairway Wood Fitting
A fairway wood has to work from two very different lies — a teed ball and turf contact — which makes shaft profile and sole design just as important as loft.
Off the Tee vs. Off the Deck
A fairway wood shaft that loads well for a driver-style tee shot can behave differently once the sole is interacting with turf. We measure deflection under both conditions before settling on a spec.
Sole width and camber matter here as much as flex — a narrow sole that digs on firm turf will kill distance no matter how well the shaft is matched.
What We Check During This Fitting
Attack Angle
A downward strike calls for a different loft and CG placement than a sweeping, level approach off the turf.
Sole Camber & Width
A wider, more cambered sole slides through turf more forgivingly on firm conditions; a narrower sole suits steeper players who need less bounce.
Shaft Weight & Flex
Lighter shafts increase swing speed but can lose stability on off-center strikes from tighter lies — we test the trade-off directly.
Get a Fairway Wood That Works From Both Lies
Sessions run 45–60 minutes and include turf-contact testing, not just a tee-only comparison.