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Why We Like It
This muscular but compact 3-wood gets its energy from a multimaterial construction that mixes perfectly, fitting pieces like an NBA general manager filling out the ideal starting five. First, the titanium body saves weight while making room for a special high-strength alloy in the face for better ball speed and distance. That face wraps around the toe region to create a larger area for faster ball speeds. Then, a carbon-composite section wraps around the back half of the crown and into the heel and toe to save more weight. A hefty tungsten soleplate lowers the center of gravity for reduced spin and optimal launch.
Characteristics
- Titanium body and beta-rich titanium face save weight and boost ball speed.
- A carbon-composite section in the crown wraps around the heel and toe to save weight.
- A heavy tungsten sole plate pushes the center of gravity low to reduce spin.
- 15 degrees (with an eight-way adjustable hosel)
Highlights
- Top 10 Best Rated fairway woods, low-handicaps
- Top 5 best sound/feel fairway woods, middle-handicaps
Price
$550
HOT LIST PLAYERS FEEDBACK
Ratings are based on players’ assessments in three key performance areas.
Reviews
The low-spin tech is effective, and center hits have a nice thump to them. The low-profile dimensions help make it look less bulky.
Gary, 36, Handicap: 13The perfect-size head: not too big or small. Sets up perfectly at address, and the ball rockets off the face. It's forgiving without a large sweet spot.
Peter, 56, Handicap: 7Great balance. Gives me confidence to swing at any pace I want. Picks the ball off the turf clean. Center hits are dead straight. Good pop on those as well.
Jamie, 51, Handicap: 5Swing Your Fairway Wood with Confidence
One of the more difficult shots amateurs face is the long approach that requires a fairway wood. Most players aren’t confident hitting a 3-wood off the ground, and they don’t practice the shot enough to build confidence. In this video, Jason Birnbaum shares his best confidence-building techniques and tips on how to make a solid contact with these long clubs.
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