WOODS
In association with
FAIRWAY REVOLUTION
Fairway woods may traditionally have
lagged a little behind drivers in terms of
technological advances – but that seems to
have been changing in recent years. There’s
now a wide variety of designs, shapes and
sizes on offer, some of which are almost
unrecognisable from the fairway woods of
old – among them new square-headed
models that have taken their lead from
driver evolution.
So whether you’re after workability and
control, or out-and-out forgiveness, there’s
something out there to suit. You’ll also find
that many reasonably priced woods now
come fitted with excellently performing
shafts from the likes of ProForce and Aldila.
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COACHES
KEVIN CRAGGS
KEVIN’S ADVICE
■ If you’re in the market for a new fairway
wood, think carefully about what you want
it to add to your game. Think about the sort
of distance you need it travel – what
yardage gap do you most need to bridge?
For instance, there’s little point picking a
fairway wood that’s only five yards shorter
than your driver. So choose a crucial distance
you find difficult to hit and select your
fairway wood accordingly.
■ Many amateurs fall into the trap of
automatically choosing a fairway wood
from the same family as their driver. If you
are serious about improving your game, you
need to try a variety of different fairway
woods before you buy. Look to see how it
sits at address. Does it inspire confidence?
Does it offer a solid strike and a strong
flight? Only once you’ve answered each of
these questions positively should you buy.

■ As you go through the process of buying
your fairway wood, think about the
thickness of the grip as this has a huge
effect on how your hands work through
impact. The rule here is simple: if you’ve got
bigger hands, you’ll need thicker grips and
vice versa. Any good clubmaker can easily
tailor the grip to suit your hand size.
GOLF MONTHLY EQUIPMENT GUIDE 2008 IN ASSOCIATION WITH AMERICAN GOLF 17
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