Best Ladies’ Fairway Woods 2024
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It may not get the heart rate pulsing like looking for a new driver does, but searching for a perfect fairway wood should at least cause a flutter or two.
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Just think about how many times you have to take off a head cover for your second shot on longer holes. How often do you use a fairway wood to reach a par 3 green when the wind is up, or even reach for your trusty lofted friend to get you out of trouble? Keep track of this statistic over the course of 18 holes and the results might just stagger you. It’s the reason we feel adding one of the best fairway woods to your bag is essential, especially if you’ve fallen out of love with your driver.
The best ladies’ fairway woods and hybrids are truly multi-functional. Don’t be surprised to find a reasonably high price tag alongside the name because these woods are made from the same expensive materials as their driver counterparts. Equally just as drivers are moving away from the idea of one-size-fits-all, many of our top picks are adjustable and customizable to your personal preferences as a player.
Best At A Glance
Best for looks and performance: Callaway Paradym Fairway Wood | Buy Now – US | Buy Now – UK
Best women’s specific model: TaylorMade Kalea Premier Fairway Wood | Buy Now – US | Buy Now – UK
Best for mid-handicappers: Yonex Ezone Elite 3.0 Fairway Wood | Buy Now – US | Buy Now – UK
Best for options and adjustability: Ping G Le2 Fairway Wood | Buy Now – US | Buy Now – UK
So whether you’re looking for a 3-wood to fill the gap between driver and your longest iron, or perhaps a more lofted 7-wood to help get you airborne, you will find some exceptional models in our guide below. If you are looking for a complete bag upgrade, then make sure you check out our dedicated pages to the best ladies’ irons and drivers too.
Let’s take a look at the best ladies’ fairway woods that will send you ball hurtling towards the green this year.
Best Ladies’ Fairway Woods 2024
Great looks with a consistently high-quality performance
Best fairway wood for looks and performance
The head sits beautifully square, the face grooves highlight the center of the face and the size is more friendly than frighteningly compact.
Paradym was our 3rd fastest and joint 3rd longest (252 yards) fairway wood, so it's an impressive package.
But the addition of an adjustable hosel has seen Paradym's price reach an eye-watering level, which we think will be prohibitive to non-Callaway fans. If you are a Callaway fan and willing to stump up the money, then you're getting one of the best ladies' fairway woods.
Read our full Callaway Paradym fairway wood review.
Pros
- Beautiful looks
- Excellent ball speed and carry distance
- Adjustable hosel
Cons
- Performance must be weighed up against the value of other models
| Lofts | 15°, 16.5°, 18°, 21°, 24°, 27° |
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| Stock grip | Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360 |
| Adjustable hosel | Yes |
Great for slow swingers wanting distance and forgiveness
Best fairway wood for distance and forgiveness
With a wider, more forgiving head shape and lightweight, higher launch shaft, the HD was never going to be the fastest or longest for our test pro. But where the model comes into its own against the standard Stealth 2 is in producing 1,100rpm more spin, five yards additional shot height, and a 5.8-degree steeper landing angle. These are all traits that will help slower-speed players optimize distance and forgiveness.
Expect a larger, more confidence-inspiring head size, than the standard Stealth 2.
Pros
- Plenty of spin
- Great height
- Good distance and forgiveness
Cons
- Won't suit better players
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| Stock grip | Golf Pride Z-Grip Plus 2 |
| Adjustable hosel | Yes |
For slower swing speeds who want an ultra-lightweight configuration
Best fairway wood for slower swing speeds
A really easy club to adjust and custom fit, fine-tuning the performance to suit your swing style and the keys that will help improve your scores. A channel on the sole improves face flexibility and further boosts ball speed, especially on shots struck low on the face.
Pros
- Easy to launch
- Ultra-lightweight to maximize distance
- Easily adjustable
Cons
- Not the most workable
| Lofts | 15°, 18°, 20° |
| Stock shaft | Aldila Ascent Graphite |
| Stock grip | Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360 Lite |
| Adjustable hosel | Yes |
An easy-to-launch fairway finder that boosts ball speed
Best fairway wood for distance
If you’re already familiar with the Big Bertha brand then you’ll enjoy the distinctive oversized confidence-inducing shaping of their fairway woods. The added offset is a bonus as it will really help you to square the club face up and hit shots straighter.
There’s some seriously advanced technology in the face design (the same material used in NASA rockets), which boosts ball speed so even when swung at a slower pace you’ll discover distance gains, as the ball fires away literally like a rocket.
Pros
- Produces exceptional ball speeds
- Easy to launch from tight lies
- Confidence-inspiring at address
Cons
- More suitable options for those who don't require more distance
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| Adjustable hosel | Yes |
Expect high launch angles and explosive distance from this fairway wood
Best women's specific fairway wood
The family of fairway woods features a larger and more forgiving 180cc head with an ultra-low CG, and 37% increased face size compared to the original Kalea. The V-Steel sole has been designed to glide through the turf with minimal friction to aid with retaining swing speed when playing from tight or difficult lies.
This is definitely a fairway wood not to be overlooked and can be coordinated with matching Kalea clubs from driver right through to putter.
Pros
- Easy to launch and hit from tricky lies
- Forgiving weight distribution
- Great carry distance
Cons
- Can get a glare from the crown in bright sunlight
| Lofts | 17°, 20°, 23° |
| Stock shaft | TaylorMade KALEA Premier 40 Lite Graphite |
| Stock grip | Lamkin Kalea Premier |
| Adjustable hosel | No |
A turbo-charged high-launching fairway wood for maximum distance
Best fairway wood for high launch
For most ladies, the formula for more distance is simple, launch the ball higher. A better launch equals a longer carry in flight. To make this happen Cleveland added a HiBore Crown to lower the centre of gravity deep within the clubhead and added an ultralight hosel. These weight savings allowed a heavy sole pad to be placed underneath.
Finally, a counterbalanced shaft boosts forgiveness. The result is you’ll get more height, a better flight, and hit the ball further.
Pros
- Super easy to hit and flight
- A good level of forgiveness
- Large head inspires confidence
Cons
- Sounds a little hollow
| Lofts | 15°, 18° |
| Stock shaft | Miyazaki C. Kua 50 |
| Stock grip | Lamkin 360 |
| Adjustable hosel | No |
An excellent value fairway wood with a solid all-round performance
Best value fairway wood
There are two fancy technologies at work here, firstly PKR (peak kinetic response club face) divides the face into a series of zones that make it ‘hot’ and fast all over. This combines with Variable Face Technology (a thin steel insert behind the face) to deliver high ball speeds and high launch angles regardless of where the ball makes contact on the club face. That means you’ll get more speed and hit the ball further even on your miss hits.
It took 120 computers running 7 days a week to create the overall design of the D9 – a serious investment in R&D and it shows. These are a must-try if you want to add distance.
Pros
- A fast and forgiving face
- High ball speeds and launch angles
- Offers excellent value to those with smaller budgets
Cons
- No adjustable hosel
| Lofts | 15°, 18°, 21° |
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| Adjustable hosel | No |
A versatile fairway wood with a high launch for maximum distance
Best fairway wood for shot tracking
A fancy infinity edge face design, expanding the milled area by a whopping 95% to increase the zone of maximum ball speed, and hidden hollow rails that flex on the sole to help the ball launch high and fast. There’s also a draw version of the Radspeed that’s designed with slice fighting power.
The cherry on the pie is the shot tracker in the butt of the grip (Cobra Connect) that pairs with the free Arccos app that will give you some really interesting insight into your distance averages. You can even subscribe to a trial of the free Arccos Caddie for more advice.
Pros
- Versatile fairway wood with strong adjustability
- Good alignment aids
- Compatibility with Arccos Caddie
Cons
- Pink trim will not be to all tastes
| Lofts | 17-20°, 21-24°, 24-27° |
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| Adjustable hosel | Yes |
A perfect option for mid-handicappers for effortless high launch distance
Best fairway wood for mid-handicappers
It’s the perfect wood for mid-high handicap lady golfers who traditionally struggle to get their fairway shots up into the air, offering an effortless launch, stable flight and longer carry.
Pros
- Easy to launch
- Promotes increased clubhead speeds
- Large sweet spot helps with confidence and forgiveness
Cons
- Better players might want more workability
| Lofts | 15°, 18°, 21° |
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| Adjustable hosel | No |
A super versatile fairway wood to help sweep shots off the fairway
Best fairway wood for adjustability
New tech includes a thinner, faster face, forged for a fantastic feel/feedback. A shallow face shape lends itself to sweeping shots away off tight fairway lies, higher with ease.
It’s also lighter than the original GLe making it easier to swing fast and an increase in clubhead speed generates longer shots.
Pros
- Great array of adjustable options
- Easy to generate clubhead speed
- Shallow face helps to get the ball airborne off tight lies
Cons
- Pink aesthetics may not suit everyone
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| Adjustable hosel | Yes (+/- 1.5°) |
Best Ladies’ Fairway Woods: Buying Guide
If you are considering purchasing a new fairway wood then we think these are some of the key things you should keep in mind when making your decision.
Loft
You have space for 14 clubs in your bag so you want to make the best use of all of them. Having a fairway wood that goes the same distance as your driver or gives you the same shots as your longest iron or hybrid is a waste. Make sure you know exactly what gap it is that you’re trying to fill in your golf bag and allow this to dictate the loft of your fairway wood.
Forgiveness
As with drivers, manufacturers now create versions of their fairway wood models specifically to give more forgiveness. This year sees TaylorMade, Callaway, Ping, Cobra, and Titleist to name just a few create multiple versions of their headline fairway wood to ensure there’s a model to suit everyone. You’ll find models that are adjustable, have different head shapes, and are designed to provide a draw bias.
A larger head is a great option if you need more forgiveness. If you’re a better player who strikes their fairway woods more consistently, forgiveness may not be a key factor for you.
Weight
For slower to moderate swing speeds, opting for a lightweight fairway wood might be a sensible option. Woods designed with this type of golfer in mind can help promote significant increases in clubhead, transferring into the ball at impact and helping you get some bonus carry distance.
Launch
If you are not the most confident of ball strikers then it is worth considering how easy-to-launch the fairway wood you have in mind is. Being able to consistently get the ball airborne from tight lies or in light rough is essential if you are to reap the rewards of this type of club.
Adjustability
Adjustability is as common in modern fairway woods as it is in drivers. Many models allow you to tweak the loft and lie, move weights, and get the perfect shaft for your swing. Consider how important adjustability is to you… Are you likely to need to change the characteristics of your club’s performance with a simple twist of a wrench? Or would you prefer a model with a non-adjustable hosel, standard weights, and a stock shaft? If you’re unsure then speak to your PGA pro and book a fitting.
Versatility
Modern fairway woods are designed to play a huge variety of shots. As well as being a great option off the tee and for second shots into par 5s, they can even be used from a variety of different lies, to get the ball out and running when you’re in trouble, or even for shots around the green.
If your current fairway wood only offers you one type of shot then it is worth considering upgrading.
Looks
Liking how a fairway wood looks doesn’t guarantee it will perform for you, but there is very little point in considering a fairway wood that doesn’t suit your eye. Several ladies’ models opt for a stereotypical pink/purple trim, although this will not suit all tastes and there are plenty of colorways available.
When you look down on a golf club you want it to breed confidence, be easy to align, and not have any features you find distracting. Fairway woods are among the most difficult clubs to hit, which is why you need something that you feel happy pulling out of the bag for any shot.
We’d recommend you go and select several models, see how they look and feel, and then test them in a variety of situations and lies before getting a full fitting for your preferred style.
Budget
As with all golf clubs, prices really vary, but make sure you stay within your means. You might want to go for one of the premium models, such as the TaylorMade Stealth 2 or Callaway Paradym, or you can opt for cheaper but still impressive performers like the Wilson Staff D9 or Yonex Ezone Elite.
Ultimately, select models within your budget and then let the looks and performance dictate which one you invest in.
Best Ladies’ Fairway Woods: FAQs
Who are fairway woods for?
Every golfer, from high-handicappers to tour pros. As with drivers, most brands now create multiple versions of their fairway woods to suit different needs – from low-spinning to more forgiving and draw-biased. Most modern fairway woods also feature adjustable hosels so that the loft and lie can be perfectly suited to your game.
What is the difference between men’s and ladies’ fairway woods?
Typically the main differences between men’s and women’s fairway woods are to do with length and weight. Women’s shafts are generally shorter and lighter, with grips that are also smaller and thinner too. They have been designed and engineered in this way to help promote clubhead speed and generate carry distance.
What fairway woods do the World’s best golfers use?
Lydia Ko plays a Titleist TSi2, and Nelly Korda games TaylorMade Stealth 2.
On the men’s side, Rory McIlroy uses two TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus fairway woods, as we detail in our guide to what’s in his bag. Jon Rahm has two Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond fairway woods in his bag, while Scottie Scheffler uses TalorMade’s Stealth 2. Tiger Woods uses older models, playing the TaylorMade SIM Titanium and TaylorMade M3.
What is the most popular fairway wood?
TaylorMade’s Stealth 2, Callaway’s Paradym, Ping’s G430, and Titleist’s TSR are among the most-played fairway woods on Tour. But you shouldn’t buy a fairway wood based on what your favorite pro uses. Select the clubs that fit your budget and suit your eye and test them thoroughly.
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