Fairway Wood Fitting
A fairway wood has to work from two very different lies — off a tee and off turf — and the shaft's trim length has more to do with how forgiving it feels from the deck than most golfers assume.
Turf Interaction Starts at the Tip Section
Fairway wood shafts are generally shorter and heavier at the head than driver shafts, so the same trim length change produces a proportionally larger shift in tip stiffness. A shaft trimmed slightly stiffer can resist twisting through turf contact, while one trimmed to keep more flex can help players who struggle to compress the ball off tight lies.
We test your current fairway wood uncut against demo heads and shafts at varying trim lengths, logging carry, dispersion, and strike consistency from both a tee and a turf mat.
The Fitting Variables That Matter Most
Trim Length & Feel
We test a range of trim lengths against your baseline to find where turf shots stop feeling harsh at impact without sacrificing tee shot control.
Head Loft & Face Design
Higher-lofted fairway woods with a low, forward center of gravity tend to launch more easily off turf, an effect that compounds with a well-matched trim.
Sole Width & Turf Interaction
Wider soles glide through turf more forgivingly on steep attack angles, reducing the chance of digging on off-center strikes.
Dial In Your 3-Wood or 5-Wood
Sessions run 45–60 minutes and include tee and turf mat testing across trim lengths and head options.