Give your golf game new life with a used fairway wood

Let’s make it easy: here is everything you need to know about a fairway wood, also called a fairway club.

We explain the difference between the models, give concrete advice on choosing one, 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 is too much and your irons don’t reach far enough.

It is built for shots from the fairway, the tee or light rough, in other words right where you want distance 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 use the 5-wood in particular as their “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 a low swing speed (typically under 90 mph with a driver), choose a fairway wood with a high loft and a regular shaft.
• If you have a fast swing speed, you can go for stiff or x-stiff flex with slightly lower loft for a more penetrating ball flight.

See also our related selection of golf shafts, where you can adjust flex and weight.

2. What will you use it for?

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

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

Fairway vs. Hybrid: what is the difference?

We hear this question a lot. 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 poor 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 every single fairway wood and take pictures of exactly the club 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  a 14-day trial period and a 2-year warranty.

If in doubt, contact us and we will help you quickly.
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Our recommendations: start with confidence

Are you a new golfer?

Keep it simple. Choose a 5-wood with a regular shaft and a higher loft (18-20°).
It helps you get the ball in the air, and you get the feel of solid contact 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 on holes with narrow fairways or a strong headwind.
Look for models like the Callaway Paradym or TaylorMade Qi10: modern heads with a low center of gravity give a higher ball flight despite the 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 as far forward as with a driver, but not in the middle of your feet either. This helps the ball up into the air.
• Don’t dig the head into the ground at setup. That costs you loft. Let the club “hover” lightly over the grass.
• Is the ball in the semi-rough? Choose more loft (for example a 5-wood instead of a 3-wood). It gives better contact.

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

The benefits of used, both for you and for the environment

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

• Premium equipment without the premium price
• 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 a fairway wood with peace of mind

In short:

• A fairway wood helps you close the gap between driver and irons
• The higher the loft, the easier the shots
• If you match loft and shaft to your tempo, you get 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 give you an honest answer.

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