Stoopid club question.......

[captpat]

Why would a 21* fairway wood be called that and not a designated wood number?

[alf174]

Why would a 21* fairway wood be called that and not a designated wood number?

I believe that is a 7 wood but it may be because different manufacturers have different lofts for a given club and by declaring the loft right up front, there won't be any confusion.

[indacup]

I believe that is a 7 wood but it may be because different manufacturers have different lofts for a given club and by declaring the loft right up front, there won't be any confusion.

+1

You will find that lofts will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.

[pinhigh27]

It's not a stupid question, but anyway, lofts vary from manufacturer to manufacturer so it easier to signify a club for it's loft. For instance I think the g10 3 wood is 16 degrees while most are 15 or 15.5, so to clear up confusion it may just be easier to ask for the degree.

[Shindig]

Fairway Woods don't really go the way of loft inflation, so it's a bit confusing at first. However, there used to be a stigma to having any wood other than a driver and 3-Wood in your bag, especially for men. A number of players chuckled at Ray Floyd when he put a 5-Wood in his bag for the 1976 Masters, and he went on to play the par-5s in 14 under, which I believe is still the Masters record.

So, why the loft listed instead of a number? Before hybrids - and, to some extent, even now - the 7-Wood (which is what I believe I would call a 21 degree fairway wood) is a fantastic replacement for a 3-iron for many players. However, when there is a stigma to it, some people would rather call it by its loft, perhaps so they can tell their friends it's "really" something else.

[Greg]

Its probably a 7 wood. My 3 wood is 14 deg, a 5 wood would be about 17 or so and 21 would be a 7 wood, thats about the same loft as my 3 hybrid.