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alomar123 Dedicated Member

alomar123

I have the R9 460 and I do like it alot. I was never good at hitting fairway woods, but since I am alot better currently I want to get one. Should I match and get the R9 fairway wood or try Titleist 909F2/3.

I am not gonna try them both in a shop just want an honest opinion of using an unmatched fairway wood, and opinions of these woods.

OHIO

In my Revolver Bag
R9 460, RIP
R9 TP 3 Wood, Diamana 'ilima 70*Idea Pro Black 20*Titleist AP1 712 4-AW Spin Milled Black Nickel 56.08 & 60.10

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Brendon Well Established Member

Brendon

I have the R9 460 and I do like it alot. I was never good at hitting fairway woods, but since I am alot better currently I want to get one. Should I match and get the R9 fairway wood or try Titleist 909F2/3.

I really liked that R9. I don't do too well with my 5 wood; but I am a lot better with my 3 wood. I don't really think they can be matched, but it depends on the distance of the shot, as well as the clubs your using, etc.

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Slammin' Sam Well Established Member

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It's pretty much a matter of personal preference based on whatever you like and can hit well. I was always fanatical about my driver and fairway woods being the same brand/model but as you can tell from my signature I've gotten away from that.
My Implements of Destruction (carried in a Hoofer Lite bag):

DRIVER: Big Bertha Diablo 10 degree draw, Aldila regular flex
FAIRWAY WOODS: G2 14 degree 3 wood & 17 degree 5 wood
IRONS: S59 3-PWWEDGES: M/B 54, 58, & 60 degree PUTTER: I Series Anser 4 (or G5i Anser, Anser 2F, or original...
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alomar123 Dedicated Member

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OK, well since it doesnt seem to important to match I am leaning to the f3 since it has a deeper face, but should I get the f2 because it has a longer face, as it seems the f2 is marketed towards those who struggle with a fairway wood.

OHIO

In my Revolver Bag
R9 460, RIP
R9 TP 3 Wood, Diamana 'ilima 70*Idea Pro Black 20*Titleist AP1 712 4-AW Spin Milled Black Nickel 56.08 & 60.10

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Gerald Great Member

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OK, well since it doesnt seem to important to match I am leaning to the f3 since it has a deeper face, but should I get the f2 because it has a longer face, as it seems the f2 is marketed towards those who struggle with a fairway wood.

I've had both F2/F3 but I am more of an iron man ..... The deeper face and smaller head of the F3 makes it easier or better from the tee, more difficult trough the fairway, while the F2 is better through the faiway, but harder to hit from the tee..... it is just a matter of the purpose you have for the 3W. The F2 longer face gives some extra confidence to most users.

Cal Razr Hawk 10.5 | TM Superfast 3W | Adams Idea Pro Black 20 | MP-68 3-PW | TW9 50/06 + 58/12 | Ram Zebra Putter

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WUTiger Incredible Member

WUTiger

It depends on a given model of clubs. I have played mixed and same-model at different times with good results.

My current Driver-3W combo both set up the same, and I generally do well with themsince learning how to use them. Wish the X-woods had a Tour 5W - the standard 5W had a low kick shaft and slightly closed face, neither of which I need.

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I'd say put whatever you hit the best in the bag regardless of who makes it.

In my Stand bag...
K15 9.5* Driver
K15 16* 3 Wood
Steelhead III 5 Wood
AP1 4-G Irons G15 20* and 23* Hybrid iWedge 56* 1/2 CRAZ-E Putter

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redsox98 Established Member

redsox98

I was in the same boat as you I didn't even carry a fairway until recently when I felt I was good enough for one. I hit several brands and ended up with the same brand of fairway wood as driver. I will say just because they say it is a club for the fairway and not as good as off the tee or whatever doesn't mean much. The baffler f was supposed to be easier to hit but the s2 is a better club for me. It is all preference in look and feel. Good luck. I am so happy to have a fairway in my bag and hit it good.

In My GT Stand Bag

Driver L5V 10.5*
Fairway Wood S2 15*
Hybrid 20* IronwoodIrons Eye 2 BeCu 4-PW (have the 2 and 3)Wedges C3 56* and 60*Putter Zing iWiShoe Air Tour Saddle Ball e7

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shades9323 Great Member

shades9323

I'd say put whatever you hit the best in the bag regardless of who makes it.

Best advice in this thread. OP, don't limit yourself to TM and Titleist. Hit them all!
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bradabco Established Member

bradabco

i dont think your driver has to match your fairway woods, whatever you hit better is what i suggest. i just happen to have two of the same make/model fairway woods because i hit them both well...
Driver: Taylor Made R9, Woods: Callaway Hyper X 3 wood, Hybrid: Cleveland Mashie 20 degree Irons: Callaway X-20's, Wedge: Cleveland 588 56 degree, Putter: Cleveland CC 6 Classic Black Platinum, Ball: Noodle, Shoes: Contour
 
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chef35ca Well Established Member

chef35ca

Never really thought about matching the driver to the fw wds. Mostly bacause the fw is designed to be hit off the turf & the driver off the tee. Totally different creatures to my way of thinking. Obiviously it`s very useful to have a 3wd that does double duty but i don`t see any reason to have it match the driver.

I`ve always liked to try & match my fws though. Whether it`s a 3&5, 4&7 or 3&7 i`ve always like to have the same heads, shafts & swingweights. That has always seemed like a more important matching scheme. Having a deep faced 3 with an 85 gr shaft & a shallow faced 5 with a 60gr shaft would screw me up good. Same reason i like steel or heavier graphite in any hybrid i carry.
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Dave40 Well Established Member

Dave40

I always thought that it is a good idea to get clubs with a similar feel to promote a consistent swing tempo. Not by brand, but by swingweight or shaft flex etc. If my driver feels like a lead pipe compared to my 3 wood, then it would be very difficult to maintain my tempo.
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c. lassiter Well Established Member

c. lassiter

Matching the fairway woods to the driver (in terms of model and shaft) never worked well for me - primarily because my objectives are different.

I favor accuracy far above distance in the fairways, and made my club selection accordingly.
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GaijinGolfer Super Member

GaijinGolfer

If you like your R9, you might like the R9 fairway wood. Ive heard great things about those clubs. There isnt a set rule that your driver and FW have to match, but if you like your R9 driver, the R9 FW might suit you.

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etlreams Dedicated Member

etlreams

Use whatever you hit best.

I have three woods/metals and they are all different. I like them for different performance reasons. I like my R9 driver because it is long and fairly forgiving. I like my Big Bertha 3 wood because it is the most forgiving fairway metal I've ever hit. I like my X 5 wood because the sole design makes it great out of different lies (fairway, light rough, etc)

So...no..for me having the same model/brand in my driver and fairway metals is not a prority

What I Play:

Driver: R9 460
4 Wood: G15

Hy: Callaway FT 3Hy

Irons: AP1 4-PW

Wedges: Vokey 52* & 60*, Mizuno MP-T 10 58*

Putter: Newport Studio Select 2.7

Ball: Nike One Vapor

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alomar123 Dedicated Member

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I ended up with the r9 3 wood, because of the great deal I got on it, especially since it has a real quality shaft on it.

OHIO

In my Revolver Bag
R9 460, RIP
R9 TP 3 Wood, Diamana 'ilima 70*Idea Pro Black 20*Titleist AP1 712 4-AW Spin Milled Black Nickel 56.08 & 60.10

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franz

hi etlreams,

Sorry I see this theread is very old but maybe it can help me.

I also have a Big Bertha 3 wood 3 that is a thing of beaty. The weight balance in this club is amazing and I can normally can hit with it over 260 yds. It is almost bullet proof.

My problem is with my driver. I have now since a few years a 8 degree Big Bertha hawk eye with stiff shaft. When I am hitting it well is a thing of beauty, over 290yds up to 320 many times in the same game. However I am not consistent with it. I also love the sound of the its club head hitting the ball. I do have to admit that is not for everyone since it has almost no technology or help compared to must drivers out there today. I also find that now days big headed drivers tend to offer some air resistance on the down swing. I have a fast down swing.

I tried the FTi but the sound of the ball hitting the head was deafening (literally). Since you also as me found the Big Bertha 3 wood with good balance, have you been able to find a driver with that same balance?

FA

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ilikefishes Well Established Member

ilikefishes

I say hit something that looks good to you as you set up and that performs well and as expected when you put a good swing on it.

Last summer I went to buy a rescue club.  The nice man at Dicks sold me a Taylor Made.  I took it to the range and was hooking it off the world.  I let my friend buy it for what I paid for it and went and got fit for an Adams Idea Black.  Had about 175 into a 40 mph wind on Friday and stuck it to 12'.  Would not have been able to do that if it was not for the fact that I like what it looks like at set up and it most always produces great results.

The problem is we don't get instant feedback on the range like we used to.  As the public has steered away from purchasing from Green Grass accounts or golf courses, we also have to make a sacrifice in the fact that you can't test a club.

Happy Gilmore was a Hack!

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