Mens Golf Fairway Woods
Fairway Woods Frequently Asked Questions
Find men's fairway woods from [Callaway](/golf-clubs/fairways/shop-by/brand/callaway-golf/gender/mens) and [TaylorMade](/golf-clubs/fairways/shop-by/brand/taylormade/gender/mens) as part of huge [men's golf clubs range](/golf-clubs/shop-by/gender/mens/) in store and online.
What are fairway woods used for?
Fairway woods are a very forgiving golf club that allow the player to hit the ball confidently with power and at a high swing speed. Similar to the [golf driver](/golf-clubs/drivers/) many golfers opt for fairway woods to tee off because of their ability to send the ball over long distances. They’re also used to cover distances over the fairways, hence the name, or to extract the ball from the rough.
How to hit a fairway wood?
If you’re using your fairway wood to tee off, then naturally you need this game-opening swing to be a good one, so we’re going to impart our best advice for how to hit a fairway wood. You want to be hitting down on the golf ball, using the natural loft privy to fairway woods. For this, you’ll need to position the ball between your driver position and mid-iron position. Square your shoulders so even though you’re hitting down on the ball, you can still strike the ball at a flatter angle. This means your downswing won’t be too steep. Keep your swing confident and fluid, powerful but controlled. When hitting down on the ball, you might make a shallow divot. This isn’t a bad thing, however, as a shallow divot tells the player that you completed a downward swing but you still connected with the ball at a flat angle. This means your fairway wood can be used to tee off, combining distance and power, or to use its loft to free you from the rough.
Which fairway wood should I buy?
The best fairway woods are fitted to the player. For players who are just starting out on their golf journey, then a 3-wood fairway makes for an extremely forgiving club to tee off with because of its extra loft. For approach shots on the green, then the best fairway woods here would be between a 3-wood and a 5-wood. For our more seasoned golfers though, and for those who are avid or on an elite level, you might be using this club away from the fairway. In this case, a club with a shallower head will help keep a tighter line on your shot so you don’t need to sacrifice control. Players who don’t necessarily need the forgiveness but are instead playing a more detail-orientated game would benefit from these woods. Because choosing the best fairway woods is an entirely personal experience, we would always recommend finding your nearest American Golf using our [store locator](https://www.americangolf.co.uk/find-stores) so a member of our team can fit you for the perfect clubs.
How do you get rid of a slice?
No one enjoys it when we slice the ball and its even worse when you don't know how to fix it. The problem is knowing what you are doing wrong, it could be your stance, your grip or even your equipment but if you want to understand a bit more have a read of our [how to fix a slice](https://blog.americangolf.co.uk/how-to-fix-a-slice/) blog
Men's fairway woods are designed to send the ball its maximum distance from the tee box or the ground. Men's woods have a more shallow face which lowers their centre of gravity and with more loft than a [traditional men's driver](/golf-clubs/drivers/shop-by/gender/mens/), they are the perfect clubs for sending your ball higher, faster, and farther. Save your woods for long distance shots, approaches, or teeing off for the best outcome. Our range features leading golf brands such as [Callaway](/golf-clubs/fairways/shop-by/brand/callaway-golf/gender/mens), [TaylorMade](/golf-clubs/fairways/shop-by/brand/taylormade/gender/mens), [PING](/golf-clubs/fairways/shop-by/brand/ping/gender/mens), and [Titleist](/golf-clubs/fairways/shop-by/brand/titleist/gender/mens), all engineered to provide ball speed, high launch, and impressive forgiveness across the clubface. The most commonly used woods are the forgiving 3-woods and 5-woods, though we do of course stock other options. [Book a free custom fitting in-store](/custom-fitting/) to find the perfect men's fairway wood that will transform your approach shots and boost your in-game confidence on every hole, and complete your kit with our [full range of men's golf clubs](/golf-clubs/shop-by/gender/mens/) at American Golf.
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