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Gear Guide 2023 – Fairways and Hybrids
A look at some of 2023’s top fairway woods and hybrids
MIZUNO ST-Z 230
Why You’ll Love It: Unique steel bar behind face for more pop & control
Why You Should Buy It: Most clubhead sole slits filled with a polymer; Mizuno added a steel bar for more mass
Insider’s Insight: There’s still flex but the added strength induces more energy into the ball
Price: $300
TITLEIST TSR2+
Why You’ll Love It: Lower center of gravity = higher launch & speed
Why You Should Buy It: The TSR2+ head is a little larger & has a lower ball flight; many will use as driver
Insider’s Insight: Better players will love its control and distance even off the deck
Price: $350
TOUR EDGE C723
Why You’ll Love It: Lots of options for weights and different lofts
Why You Should Buy It: Comes with 5- and 15- gram weights to add to 90-gram RyzerSole & adjustable sole
Insider’s Insight: Lofts can go up or down 1.5 degrees to match your needs
Price: $330
COBRA AEROJET LS
Why You’ll Love It: Speed off face yet good contact with ease
Why You Should Buy It: The wraparound interior carbon face has more flex, so ball gets up fast
Insider’s Insight: The aerodynamic head induces more speed at impact
Price: $330
TAYLORMADE STEALTH 2
Why You’ll Love It: A blend of high-end forgiveness and highend control
Why You Should Buy It: Slightly bigger than the Stealth, this shallowfaced hybrid brings eyeopening distance
Insider’s Insight: Smaller head pleases better players, but this isn’t so small as to induce fear
Price: $280
CALLAWAY APEX PRO
Why You’ll Love It: A forgiving hybrid appealing to better ballstrikers
Why You Should Buy It: The forward weight in the sole flattens ball flight and makes it easy for draw & fade control
Insider’s Insight: This is the modern iteration of the easy-to-hit but controllable long iron
Price: $270
This article can also be found in the April 2023 Issue of Colorado AvidGolfer.
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