Give your golf game new life with a used fairway wood

Let's make it easy: here you get everything you need to know about a fairway wood – also called a fairway wood.

We explain the difference between the models, provide concrete advice for selection, and share our best tips for both new and experienced golfers.

What is a fairway wood and why is it important?

A fairway wood is the club you use when the driver becomes too much, and your irons don't reach far enough.

It is designed for shots from the fairway, tee, or light rough – in other words, just where you want length but still control.

Simply put:

• Low loft (13–18°) = longer shots, but requires solid contact
• Higher loft (19–24°) = easier to hit up in the air and better from the grass
• Longer shaft than an iron, but shorter than the driver

The most common are 3-wood (approx. 15°), 5-wood (18–20°) and 7-wood (21–24°).
Many players especially use the 5-wood as the “safety club” from the fairway, because it is easier to control than a driver.

Which fairway wood is best for you?

1. Your swing speed and experience

• If you have low swing speed (typically under 90 mph with driver), then choose a fairway wood with high loft and a regular shaft.
• If you have fast swing speed, then you can go for stiff or x-stiff flex with slightly lower loft for more penetrating ball flight.

See also our related selection of golf shafts – here you can adjust flex and weight.

2. What will you use it for?

• From tee: choose 3-wood (or 4-wood, if you want a bit more loft and forgiveness).
• From fairway or rough: 5-wood or 7-wood does the job better.

3. Your existing set
Do you already have a set of irons and a driver?
Then it’s about ensuring a good distance gap (this is called “distance gapping”).
As a rule of thumb, there should be about 10–15 meters difference between your clubs.

Fairway vs. Hybrid – what is the difference?

This question we hear often. Here is the short version:

	Fairway wood	Hybrid
Loft	13–24°	17–28°
Shaft	Longer	Shorter
Shot Type	Sweeping motion	Slightly downward motion
Best from	Tee and fairway	Rough and semi-rough lies
Ball Flight	Higher, longer	Lower, more control

If you struggle to get the ball in the air, a 5-wood or 7-wood can be a good substitute for a 3-hybrid.
Conversely, if you want to hit more "like an iron", try hybrid clubs.

What do condition and price mean when you buy used?

When you buy from us, we always describe the condition honestly.
We check the head, shaft, and grip on each individual fairway club and take pictures of exactly the one you will receive.

Our categories:

• Like new: almost no signs of use
• Good: minor scratches on the sole, but no impact on play
• Okay: a bit more used, but good value for money
• Worn: purely functional, but cheap – perfect as a backup or beginner club

Remember: you get 14 days trial period and 2 years warranty.

If in doubt, please contact us – we will assist you quickly.
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Our recommendations – start confidently

Are you a new golfer?

Start simple. Choose a 5-wood with regular shaft and higher loft (18–20°).
It helps you get the ball in the air, and you get the feel of a solid wood without having to swing too hard.
You can find both men's and women's versions under beginner package.

Do you play regularly?

Then try a 3-wood as a backup to your driver – for example, for holes with narrow fairways or strong headwinds.
Look for models like Callaway Paradym or TaylorMade Qi10 – modern heads with a low center of gravity provide higher ball flight despite low loft.

Do you want more control?

Consider a 7-wood. It gives you iron-like precision but more distance. Many pros use it specifically as an alternative to long irons.

A few useful tips from us

• Don’t swing too hard. Fairway woods reward rhythm and clean contact – not raw power.
• Place the ball slightly forward in your stance. Not like with driver, but not in the middle of your feet either. This helps the ball get up in the air.
• Don’t dig the head into the ground at setup. Otherwise, you’ll lose loft – let it “sweep” lightly over the grass.
• Is the ball in the semi-rough? Choose a higher loft (e.g., 5-wood instead of 3-wood). It provides better contact.

Small adjustments can make a big difference in distance and stability.

The benefits of used – both for you and the environment

When you buy used golf equipment (like a fairway wood here), you get:

• Premium equipment without premium prices
• Products quality checked by us – so you know what you’re getting
• Less resource waste and a greener choice

→ See our entire selection of used golf clubs

And remember: you can always trade in or resell when you’re ready for the next step.
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Choose fairway wood with peace of mind

In short:

• A fairway wood helps you close the distance between driver and irons
• The higher the loft, the easier the shots
• Matching your loft and shafts for your tempo will give you better results
• A used club is often the smartest first choice

Are you still unsure which one to choose?
Then write or call – we will respond honestly.

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