Use Fairway Woods to
improve your Game

The use of fairway woods and utility woods is increasing. Most recreational golfers struggle using #2 and #3 irons. Recreational golfers can hit a #5 wood higher, longer and more easily than a #3 iron.

Fairway metal clubs can be used off the tee or from the fairway. Their smaller heads and greater lofts help get the ball up into the air.

Beginners should consider carrying an extra utility club in place of a long iron. A #7 wood and a #9 wood would replace a #4 or 5 iron. A #7 wood is about equivalent to a #4 iron in distance.

There are several reasons, why a fairway metal club is easier to hit for most players:

• In most cases the metal wood's center of gravity will be lower in the metal wood than it will be in the long iron.
• Most fairway wood shafts are longer than those of the long irons. The longer shafts will generate more club head speed, which helps to get the ball airborne more easily.
• Most golfers feel more comfortable using utility clubs than long irons.

Sample of fairway metal clubs:

• TaylorMade V Steel club costs about $140.
• TaylorMade r7TP with steel shaft cost about $400.
• King Cobra M Speed Offset with graphite shaft cost about $180.
• Nike CPR2 wood costs about $80-110.
• The price for a Callaway Big Bertha Ti club is about $250.
• The Ping G5 club with graphite shaft cost about $220.

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