The Best fairway wood shafts - 2023 edition continues to see performance improvements in both distance (ball speed, spin) and accuracy. New shaft technology from Fujikura, Project X, Mitsubishi Chemical Golf, and Graphite Design are leading the way.
The performance improvements we are seeing in fairway woods over the last couple of years are close to what we have seen in drivers!
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Getting the RIGHT Shaft
As usual, from our perspective, the proper shaft in your fairway woods makes ALL the difference in consistency, accuracy and distance!
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The short answer in fitting fairway wood shafts is to choose a shaft that has a little more weight than your driver, and has a slightly softer tip section to get the ball in the air.
How We Categorized The Best
We picked four categories for the Best Fairways for 2023 based upon distance golfers hit their 3 wood. This is not necessarily the best way to categorize them as some players that do not hit their 3 wood very far still prefer a smaller head, and visa versa. In general, in our fittings, these categories work very well in determining head design and shaft selection.
Stronger Players - 3 Wood Over 250 Yards
Strong Players - 3 Wood 210 - 250 yards
Average Players - 3 Wood 170 - 210 Yards
Three Wood Distance Under 170 Yards
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Stronger Players - 3 Wood Over 250 Yards
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Shafts
You should be using a 70+ or 80+ gram shaft if you are hitting these distances. Not all shaft companies are making 80+ gram shafts these days but there are some good ones out there from ACCRA, Fujikura, Graphite Design and Project X.
| Brand | Shaft | Weight | Trajectory |
| ACCRA | TZ RPG Tour Gold 372L | 75-76 | Low |
| ACCRA | TZ RPG Tour Gold 372H | 75-76 | Low-Mid |
| Fujikura | Ventus Black 8 or TR 8 | 88-90 | Low |
| Fujikura | Ventus Blue 7 or TR 7 | 78-80 | Low-Mid |
| Graphite Design | Tour AD DI 7 or 8 | 76-86 | Low-Mid |
| Graphite Design | Tour AD XC 7 or 8 | 76-86 | Low-Mid |
| Mitsubishi | Diamana PD 7 or 8 | 74-84 | Low |
| Mitsubishi | Diamana GT 70 or 80 | 72-86 | Low-Mid |
| Mitsubishi | TENSEI 1K Pro White | 71-86 | Low-Mid |
| Mitsubishi | TENSEI 1K Pro Black | 76-90 | Low |
| OBAN | Kiyoshi Tour Limited Blue | 76-80 | Low-Mid |
| OBAN | Devotion 75 or 85 | 75-86 | Low-Mid |
| Project X | HZRDUS Smoke Green RDX 70 | 74-78 | Low |
| Project X | HZRDUS Gen 4 Black 70 | 74-78 | Low-Mid |
| TPT Golf | TPT 14 - 16 LO Red Range FWY | 83-93 | Low |
| TPT Golf | TPT 14 - 16 HI Red Range FWY | 77-90 | Low-Mid |
Lower Launch
There are also 70+ gram versions in each of the above shafts. If your tempo is fast an 80+ gram shaft will suit you better.
Mid Launch
Again, there are 70+ gram versions in each of these great shafts.
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Strong Players - 3 Wood 210 - 250 yards
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SHAFTS
You should still be playing at least a 70+ gram shaft in this distance range. Heavier if you have a very fast tempo and transition. More than likely looking for more of a mid-launch, mid-spin shaft depending upon your game.
| Brand | Shaft | Weight | Trajectory |
| ACCRA | TZ RPG Tour Gold 372L | 75-76 | Low |
| ACCRA | TZ RPG Tour Gold 372H | 75-76 | Low-Mid |
| Fujikura | Ventus Black 7 or TR 7 | 78-80 | Low |
| Fujikura | Ventus Blue 7 or TR 7 | 78-80 | Low-Mid |
| Graphite Design | Tour AD DI 7 | 76-78 | Low-Mid |
| Graphite Design | Tour AD HD 7 | 76-78 | Mid |
| KBS | TD 70 | 74-78 | Mid |
| Mitsubishi | Diamana PD 7 | 74-84 | Low |
| Mitsubishi | Diamana GT 70 | 72-86 | Low-Mid |
| Mitsubishi | TENSEI 1K Pro White | 71-86 | Low |
| Mitsubishi | TENSEI 1K Pro Blue | 76-82 | Mid |
| OBAN | Kiyoshi Tour Limited Blue | 76-80 | Low-Mid |
| OBAN | Devotion 75 | 75-86 | Low-Mid |
| Project X | HZRDUS Smoke Blue RDX 70 | 74-78 | Low-Mid |
| Project X | HZRDUS Gen 4 Black 70 | 74-78 | Low-Mid |
| TPT Golf | TPT 15 - 17 LO Red Range FWY | 78-90 | Low |
| TPT Golf | TPT 15 - 17 HI Red Range FWY | 73-85 | Mid |
Mid to Low-Mid Launch
Great results from OBAN Kiyoshi Black 75, TPT 15 LO, Graphite Design Tour AD HD 7, Fujikura VENTUS Blue, Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 70 and KBS TD 70. At a lower price point try the Graphite Design MAD PRO 75 or the Mitsubishi C6 Blue 70.
Mid Launch
A lot of excellent results from OBAN Isawa Red 75, TPT 15 HI, Mitsubishi TENSEI CK Pro Blue 7, Fujikura VENTUS Red 7, Project X HZRDUS Smoke Yellow and ACCRA TZ6 75 are our favorites. At a lower price point you should look at the Fujikura Vista Pro 21 75 and ACCRA FX 3.0 200F.
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Average Players - 3 Wood 170 - 210 Yards
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SHAFTS
You should still be playing a 60+ to 70+ gram shaft depending upon the shaft weight of your driver. Usually go 10 grams heavier but sometimes stay with the same weight as your driver for a little more distance. More than likely looking for more of a mid-launch, mid-spin shaft depending upon your game, however some players may like a mid-high trajectory with a little more spin for more carry.
| Brand | Shaft | Weight | Trajectory |
| ACCRA | TZ Five 70 and 75 FWY | 72-76 | Low-Mid |
| ACCRA | TZ Six 70 and 75 FWY | 75-76 | Mid |
| Fujikura | Ventus Blue 7 or TR 7 | 72-78 | Low-Mid |
| Fujikura | Ventus Red 7 or TR 7 | 72-78 | Mid-High |
| Graphite Design | Tour AD BB 7 | 76-78 | Mid |
| Graphite Design | Tour AD UB 7 | 76-78 | Mid-High |
| KBS | TD 70 | 74-78 | Mid |
| Mitsubishi | Diamana PD 7 | 74-78 | Low-Mid |
| Mitsubishi | Diamana TB 7 | 72-78 | Mid |
| Mitsubishi | Kai'Li Blue or White | 68-76 | Low-Mid |
| Mitsubishi | TENSEI 1K Pro Blue | 70-76 | Mid |
| OBAN | Revenge 7 or 7TR | 72-78 | Mid |
| OBAN | Isawa Red 75 | 73-78 | Mid |
| Project X | HZRDUS Smoke Red RDX 70 | 74-78 | Mid-High |
| Project X | HZRDUS Gen 4 Black 70 | 74-78 | Mid |
| TPT Golf | TPT 17 - 19 LO Red Range FWY | 67-77 | Mid |
| TPT Golf | TPT 17 - 19 HI Red Range FWY | 64-72 | Mid-High |
Mid Launch
A lot of excellent results from OBAN Isawa Red 65 or 75, TPT 17 LO or HI, Mitsubishi TENSEI CK Pro Blue 6 or 7, Fujikura Ventus Blue, Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX Red or Black, and ACCRA TZ6 75 are our best performers. At a lower price point you should look at the Mitsubishi C6 Blue 70, Fujikura VistPro 21 75 and ACCRA FX 3.0 200F.
Mid-High Launch
For a little more carry try the ACCRA FX 3.0 100F, TPT 17 HI, Graphite Design Tour AD BB or UB 6 or 7 and Fujikura Ventus Red 6 or 7.
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Three Wood Distance Under 170 Yards
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SHAFTS
Shaft weights will be in the 50+ to 60+ gram range. Depends upon the shaft weight of your driver. Usually go 10 grams heavier but sometimes stay with the same weight as your driver for a little more distance. More than likely looking for more of a mid-high launch, mid-high spin shaft, however if you struggle to get the ball in the air you should play a high trajectory with a little more spin for more carry.
| Brand | Shaft | Weight | Trajectory |
| ACCRA | FX 3.0 160 and 100F | 60-68 | Mid |
| ACCRA | TZ Six 60 and 65 FWY | 60-68 | Mid-High |
| Fujikura | Ventus Blue 6 or TR 6 | 62-68 | Mid |
| Fujikura | Ventus Red 6 or TR 6 | 62-68 | Mid-High |
| Graphite Design | Tour AD BB 6 | 62-68 | Mid |
| Graphite Design | Tour AD UB 6 | 60-68 | Mid-High |
| KBS | TD 60 | 62-68 | Mid-High |
| Mitsubishi | Diamana TB 6 | 63-67 | Mid-High |
| Mitsubishi | Kai'Li Blue or Red | 62-68 | Mid-High |
| Mitsubishi | TENSEI 1K Pro Blue | 62-67 | Mid |
| OBAN | Revenge 6 or 6 TR | 61-66 | Mid |
| OBAN | Isawa Red 65 and HB 65 | 61-67 | Mid-High |
| Project X | HZRDUS Smoke Red RDX 60 | 59-66 | Mid-High |
| Project X | HZRDUS Gen 4 Black 60 | 59-65 | Mid |
| TPT Golf | TPT 17 - 19 LO Red Range FWY | 67-77 | Mid |
| TPT Golf | TPT 17 - 19 HI Red Range FWY | 64-72 | Mid-High |
Mid-High Launch
For a little more carry try the KBS TD 50 or 60, ACCRA FX 3.0 100F, TPT 18 LO, Mitsubishi Diamana TB 50 or 60, Graphite Design Tour AD BB or UB 5 or 6 and Fujikura VENTUS Red 5 or 6. Excellent price points for the Veylix Alpina 573 and 673 and the Mitsubishi C6 Red 5 and 6.
High Launch
For even higher launch check out the TPT 18 HI, ACCRA iFwy, Fujikura Vista Pro 21 55, 60, and 65, and the UST Mamiya Helium.
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Dan Sueltz
