Fairway Wood Fitting
Confidence off the deck depends on a shaft that loads the same way on turf as it does off a tee — a variable most fittings skip entirely.
Turf Interaction Is Part of the Fitting, Not an Afterthought
We test candidate shafts on the board for kick point and weight, then watch how the head interacts with the turf on the range — sweeping strikes versus slightly descending ones behave differently depending on sole design and shaft profile.
Because fairway woods get hit from more variable lies than a driver, we also check performance from a light rough lie, not only a perfect range mat.
What Actually Changes in This Fitting
Shaft Weight & Load
A shaft that's noticeably heavier or lighter than your driver's can throw off tempo between the two clubs. We match load characteristics so both feel like part of the same swing.
Sole Design & Turf Interaction
Wider, rounder soles glide through turf more forgivingly on a descending strike; narrower soles suit players who sweep the ball more.
Loft Spread
We check the loft gap against your driver and hybrids so no distance is duplicated or left completely uncovered in the bag.
Length
Slightly shorter than standard often improves center-strike percentage on fairway woods, which typically outweighs a small amount of theoretical distance.
Find a Fairway Wood You Trust From the Deck
Sessions run 45–60 minutes and include lies from both the tee and the fairway.