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A Essential Addition to Your Golf Bag: Fairway Woods
When it comes time to work
your way along those long pars, or out of a difficult
lie, having a few trusted fairway woods in your golf
bag can be an invaluable asset. The importance of fairway
woods is often misunderstood. That lack of understanding
many times results in golfers paying hundreds of dollars
for the latest and greatest big head driver that looks
great, but usually does not help their game to any great
extent. If they spent that money (or usually much less)
and bought the correct fairway woods, they would definitely
see an improvement in their game.
The name fairway woods can be deceiving.
While these woods are typically lofted at fifteen degrees
or better, the term 'fairway woods' does not dictate
that their use is restricted to the fairways. Instead,
the name refers to the group of woods with high loft
angles that would typically be used for driving from
the fairway.
Actually, their use is often appropriate
for tee shots. With the number one and two woods typically
reserved for tee shots, familiar fairway woods for most
players include the number three, five, and seven woods.
The higher loft angles of these woods provide a bit
more accuracy than lower numbered woods, yet can deliver
increased distance over irons with a similar loft.
Like all golf clubs, fairway woods can
vary in shaft length, composition, head design and loft.
Adding to the choice is the relatively new line of golf
clubs that are being developed and sold.
These new breeds of golf clubs are referred
to as 'hybrids'. Coined 'hybrid' because they capture
the benefits of the long irons combined with the stability
and ease of a fairway wood, these clubs have helped
to improve the fairway efforts of golfers of all skill
levels.
Deciding which fairway woods are right
for you depends on your skill level, frequency of play
and, of course, budget. Remember, the most expensive
is not always the best.
If you are looking to purchase a new
set of fairway woods, consider the features of your
existing clubs that you enjoy, stick with what works
for you and your game.
Whether you are making a first time
purchase or upgrading, many dealers will let you try
a demonstration set of clubs before making a decision.
This is an invaluable resource not only for deciding
upon fairway woods but for the rest of the clubs that
will make up your golf bag.
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