Joseph Didgeon is a freight broker at Lipsey Logistics in Chattanooga, Tennessee. As a part-time tutor, Joseph Didgeon tutored economic undergraduates at The University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. When not at work, he enjoys playing golf.
In golf, after a good tee shot that lands a golf ball in the short grass, fairway woods may come in handy. Players often use them on the second shot of a par-4 or par-5 hole. Fairways woods are of three types, which are 3-woods, 5-woods, and 7-woods.
A 3-wood is a club that almost every golfer has in their bag. When struck properly, the 3-wood may travel the furthest distance. Despite having a large clubhead, the 3-wood's clubhead is approximately half the size of the driver's clubhead. Beginners may find it challenging to hit a golf ball with a 3-wood because it requires a different sweeping swing. The loft of a 3-wood is 15 to 17 degrees. A 3-wood may also be used off the tee, particularly if the driver isn't allowing you to play precise tee shots.
5-woods used to be in practically every golfer's bag, but hybrids have surpassed them in popularity, making them less common in today's game. The loft of a 5-wood is somewhat higher (18 to 21 degrees) than that of a 3-wood, but it will not go as far. The clubhead of a 5-wood is slightly smaller than that of a 3-wood.
With a loft of 20-24 degrees, a 7-wood is the most lofted fairway wood. Although few players use a 7-wood, some PGA stars swear by it. They feel that the greater loft and smaller clubhead make it easier to get out of the deep rough.
In golf, after a good tee shot that lands a golf ball in the short grass, fairway woods may come in handy. Players often use them on the second shot of a par-4 or par-5 hole. Fairways woods are of three types, which are 3-woods, 5-woods, and 7-woods.
A 3-wood is a club that almost every golfer has in their bag. When struck properly, the 3-wood may travel the furthest distance. Despite having a large clubhead, the 3-wood's clubhead is approximately half the size of the driver's clubhead. Beginners may find it challenging to hit a golf ball with a 3-wood because it requires a different sweeping swing. The loft of a 3-wood is 15 to 17 degrees. A 3-wood may also be used off the tee, particularly if the driver isn't allowing you to play precise tee shots.
5-woods used to be in practically every golfer's bag, but hybrids have surpassed them in popularity, making them less common in today's game. The loft of a 5-wood is somewhat higher (18 to 21 degrees) than that of a 3-wood, but it will not go as far. The clubhead of a 5-wood is slightly smaller than that of a 3-wood.
With a loft of 20-24 degrees, a 7-wood is the most lofted fairway wood. Although few players use a 7-wood, some PGA stars swear by it. They feel that the greater loft and smaller clubhead make it easier to get out of the deep rough.
