Fairway Wood Fitting
A fairway wood earns its slot in the bag by working off the deck, not just off a tee. We test both lies before recommending anything.
Turf Interaction, Not Just Ball Flight
Sole design and grind determine how a wood behaves through firm or soft turf far more than loft does. We test candidates against a turf-response mat that swaps between settings, then confirm the read against carry and dispersion numbers on the same monitor.
Shaft grain gets oriented first, the same as with a driver — a fairway wood shaft under load behaves the same way a driver shaft does if it's installed blind.
What Actually Moves in a Fairway Wood Fitting
Sole Grind
A rounded sole glides through firm turf; a flatter sole digs less forgivingly off tight lies. We test both against your actual angle of attack.
Loft Gapping
We check the wood's carry distance against the driver and hybrid on either side of it, so it actually fills a gap instead of duplicating a yardage.
Shaft Flex & Grain
Lighter, more flexible shafts help off-the-deck launch for moderate swing speeds; grain orientation determines whether that flex behaves consistently.
Get Your Fairway Wood Dialed In
Plan on 45 to 60 minutes on the bench. You'll walk out with a printed spec sheet regardless of whether you order anything after.