TaylorMade

Why we like it

Fairway woods aren’t just hard to hit because they’re the longest, lowest-lofted clubs we hit off the ground. We also make contact in the worst possible place for ball speed – below centre. These fairway woods are designed to improve the way the lower part of the face flexes. The variable-thickness-face pattern shifts down to make the face hotter where impacts occur most. In addition, increasing the face area, adjusting the face height and expanding the volume all optimise these two models for the way average golfers use them.

Qi10

• Designed for more forgiveness and better launch on low-face impacts.
• The taller face and longer front-to-back measurement improve ball speed and mis-hit stability.
• 15, 16.5, 18, 21, 24 degrees (with fixed hosel).

Top 5 Best rated, fairway woods, middle-handicaps

Qi10 Max

• A shallow face provides confidence for average golfers to get the ball in the air.
• The sole slot and lower variable-thickness-face pattern increases the way the face flexes on low strikes.
• 16, 19, 22 degrees (with fixed hosel).

Top 5 highest flying, fairway woods, high-handicaps