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2020 Gear Guide: Fairway Woods & Hybrids
Want to post more eagles? These new, high-tech fairway woods & hybrids will put you on the putting surface in two consistently.
By Ted Johnson
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TOUR EDGE EXOTICS EXS FAIRWAY WOOD | $250
Why you’ll love it: More performance for the buck
Why you should buy it: Thinner face consisting of cross-hatched fibers offer wide trampoline effect
Insider’s insight: Hard to find a better club for the money
Titleist TS3 FAIRWAY WOOD | $300
Why you’ll love it: Thin crown for low weight in clubhead
Why you should buy it: Slender face and lower CG produces high, soaring fairway shots
Insider’s insight: Pros like smaller heads for center-of-face hits
KNUTH HIGH HEAT 257+ TGS FAIRWAY WOOD | $340
Why you’ll love it: Hot face, unique sole design
Why you should buy it: Thin, trampoline-like face and a sole that gets through the turf fast
Insider’s insight: Further, straighter long approach shots with fewer chunks
CALLAWAY MAVRIK MAX HYBRID | $250
Why you’ll love it: Superb performance for serious players
Why you should buy it: AI is used to vary the thickness for each specific loft to control spin
Insider’s insight: Get fitted on every Mavrik (lofts 19-33 degrees)
MIZUNO CLK HYBRID | $230
Why you’ll love it: Hybrid with thin crown, flatter head
Why you should buy it: Reduces “chunks” out of the rough; high launch and forgiveness
Insider’s insight: Adjustable lofts range from 16-25 degrees
COBRA SPEEDZONE FAIRWAY WOOD | $230
Why you’ll love it: One-length club has unique features
Why you should buy it: Hollow rails enable gliding through turf and added flexibility
Insider’s insight: Easy to hit, easy consistency (lofts: 19, 21 & 24)
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This section appeared in the 2020 April issue of Colorado AvidGolfer.
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