How do I choose a 3 wood shaft?

How do I choose a 3 wood shaft?

The short answer in fitting fairway wood shafts is to choose a shaft that has a little more weight than your driver, and has a slightly softer tip section to get the ball in the air.

How long should a 3 wood shaft be?

The standard length of a 3 wood golf club is 43 inches. For women, the standard length is 42 inches. This length applies to graphite shafts, which is the go-to material for the majority of 3 woods. For those who opt for a steel shaft, the length of the 3 wood will be slightly shorter.

What is the most forgiving 3 wood?

Most Forgiving 3 Wood

• Cleveland Turbo HB Launcher (best fairway wood for all golfers)
• Cobra RadSpeed (super distance and easy to hit for ANYONE)
• Callaway Epic Max (large club head with shallow face for confident looks)
• Taylormade SIM 2 MAX (best for mid to high handicappers)

What is the longest 3 wood in golf?

The higher the golf club number, the shorter the club shaft length. A 3 wood is the longest fairway wood (usually 43”-42”), the 5 wood (42”-41”) and the 7 wood (41”-40”), although length will vary depending on the manufacturer.

Should driver and 3 wood match?

Your driver should match your game first, second and last and not your woods! While one player may have success with having the same shaft in their driver and 3 wood for example what works for one player’s swing will never automatically work for another.

Why can I hit my 3 wood as far as my driver?

Players who hit their 3- or 5-wood as far or longer than their driver are typically using too little loft with the driver for their clubhead speed. You know, it’s a funny thing with the driver and its loft compared to the other clubs in the bag.

What happens if your golf shaft is too flexible?

A golfer using a shaft that is too flexible may experience a ball flight that is too high, a ball that spins too much, or a shot pattern that has inconsistent dispersion.

What are the different degrees of X Hot fairway wood?

The X Hot Pro fairway woods some in four different degrees: 13.5, 15, 17 and 19. Lefties, you can only get the 15 degree. The Pro versions come slightly open and their shafts are a half-inch shorter than their similar-degreed counterparts. IIf you want a custom shaft they do offer a wide variety.

How much does a Project X velocity shaft cost?

The X Hot Pro version is available in lofts of 13.5, 15, 16.5 and 18 with a “real deal” version of the Project X Velocity shaft in 5.5, 6.0 and 6.5. Both models sell for around $230. Traditionally, golfers have had to choose between a fairway wood that goes a long way off the tee and one that’s good off the ground.

Is the Callaway X Hot fairway woods too low spin?

The X Hot Pro has a deeper, or taller face, but at only 155 cubic centimeters in the 15-degree model it’s one of the most versatile low-spin fairway woods we’ve ever encountered. Like the TaylorMade RBZ Stage 2 Tour fairway woods, the X Hot Pro can be slightly too low spinning or go too far for some golfers because of the club’s huge ball speeds.

What’s the difference between Callaway X and X hot pro?

The X Hot Pro has a more forward CG than the standard model, giving it a flatter trajectory with less spin. It also has more camber and less offset for more versitility. Both models feature a modern version of Callaway’s warbird sole for enhanced turf interaction from less-than desirable lies.