Fairway Wood Fitting
A fairway wood has to do two conflicting jobs — launch high enough to carry trouble, and stay controlled enough to hold a line when the wind swings across the fairway. We fit for both at once, not one at the expense of the other.
How the Club Enters the Ground Matters as Much as Loft
Sole width and camber determine whether a fairway wood glides through Lowcountry turf or digs. We track your attack angle off the deck specifically, since a shallow strike calls for a different sole design than a descending one — regardless of what the stamped loft says.
Off the tee, the same head often needs a different shaft profile than off the fairway, since tee shots tolerate more spin for carry while fairway shots benefit from a flatter, more wind-resistant window.
The Levers Behind a Reliable Fairway Wood
Loft Steps
Most golfers carry one or two fairway woods that overlap in distance but launch completely differently. We map loft against your actual apex numbers, not just the printed spec.
Head Depth & CG
Deeper faces and lower center of gravity generally raise launch without adding spin, which holds hang time steadier once crosswind is introduced.
Shaft Profile
A shaft that loads and releases early tends to add spin and height; one that stays firm through impact keeps the window flatter and more wind-resistant.
Dial In Your Fairway Wood Window
Bring your current 3-wood, 5-wood, or whatever's giving you trouble, and we'll test alternatives against both tee and deck lies under simulated wind.