CLEVELAND Launcher FL Fairway Wood

Cleveland’s Launcher FL Fairway Wood won a silver medal in the 2011 Golf Digest Hot List.

Operating under the theory that lighter clubs = faster headspeed = more ball speed = more carry , Cleveland Golf engineers have removed wright from both the shaft and grip to reduce the total club weight by 30 grams.  Yet, since the club has a Tour leval flex-profile and a standard swing weight, the FL series has the same outstanding feel and stability as traditional, heavier fairway woods. Cleveland claims that some players have seen double-digit yardage gains due to this ultralite technology.

PING Men’s G15 Fairway TFC

This is a low profile wood with a sole weight and low center of gravity ... yada yada yada

But what caught my eye is that it comes in a 4-wood. You don’t see those much. It’s a nice club to have. Get rid of the three and five woods and pick up an extra wedge in the bag.

CALLAWAY Big Bertha Diablo Draw Fairway Wood with Graphite Shaft

Golfsmith is clearing out its Diablo Fairway Woods at $129—$70 off the regular price.

Command BK 3 Wood

The Command BK 3 wood features a Tri-Port Weighting System that utilizes a 6g and two 3g weights to adjust the weight distribution of the club head to control ball flight and accuracy. You can choose from three different configurations: More Draw: 6g weight in the heel 3g weights in the rear and toe. Less Draw: 6g weight in the rear 3g weights in the heel and toe. Slight Fade: 6g weight in the toe 3g weights in the rear and heel. The triangular design is intended to move the center of gravity towards the rear of the club for a higher launch.

TAYLORMADE Burner Steel Fairway Wood with Graphite Shaft

Last year’s Burner Fairway Woods are on sale at GolfSmith. Right now, they’re just $129.

TAYLORMADE Burner Super Fast Fairway

The new TaylorMade Burner Superfast Fairway metals are designed to offer more distance by increasing swing speed. It’s got a lightweight, extra long shaft and a large clubhead and face. At 200cc, it’s the largest fairway head in the TaylorMade line.

I wonder, though, if the extra speed you gain through the longer shaft will be offset—in terms of scoring—by less accuracy. Whenever accuracy is demanded off the tee, the traditional advice has been to bag the driver and use the three wood. The higher loft and shorter shaft theoretically would produce a better result than the longer, but less accurate driver.

CALLAWAY Big Bertha Diablo Fairway Wood with Graphite Shaft-Neutral

Callaway’s Edge Technology takes advantage of weight placement within the all-stainless steel clubhead of this Diablo Fairway Wood. By strategically shaping the head, Callaway engineers attempted to produce Draw and Neutral options that golfers can choose to match with their swing type and shot shape. Callaway says that it also helps golfers release the club at impact with full power, especially when swinging aggressively. And of course, the club has Callaway’s Variable Face and Short Hosel design technologies.