Fairway Wood Fitting
A fairway wood has to work from two very different lies — the tee and the deck — and a head that launches beautifully off a tee peg can behave completely differently when it's sweeping through turf. We test both.
Sole Design Matched to How You Enter the Ground
Attack angle and sole width determine how forgiving a fairway wood is on shots struck slightly thin or slightly fat. Steeper attack angles generally pair well with a narrower, more rounded sole that slides through turf; sweeping attack angles can carry a wider sole without losing speed to turf drag.
We test your current fairway wood against three or four alternatives from the demo wall, hitting off both a tee and a turf mat so the data reflects real on-course conditions, not just a best-case strike off a tee.
What We Adjust
Loft Selection
Fairway wood lofts vary more between manufacturers than iron lofts do — we compare actual launch and spin rather than trusting the number stamped on the sole.
Sole Width & Camber
A wider, more cambered sole resists digging on firm ground; a narrower sole suits players who already deliver a shallow, sweeping strike.
Shaft Weight & Length
Lighter shafts can add clubhead speed but sometimes cost control off the deck; we test both directions against your actual strike consistency.
Get Your Fairway Wood Matched to Real Turf
Plan on 45–60 minutes, covering both tee shots and turf strikes, with a printed spec sheet to take home.