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Features a 100% Titanium Head Larger Head Size Machined 6-4 Titanium Face: The thin, fully-machined 6-4 titanium face is robotically plasma welded to the clubhead for consistency and durability. Strategic Weight Pad: The large weight pad is located directly beneath the CG, creating a high trajectory with low spin for maximum distance.

New TFC 909D Graphite Shaft: This new, premium graphite shaft was designed specifically for the rapture driver using high quality, lightweight materials which increase clubhead speed for maximum distance and increase tip and butt stability for better control and feel. The new Aldila VS Proto 65 shaft is a good option with this club.

PING Rapture 3 Fairway Wood

In simple terms manufacturers have upped their game because players are putting a lot more of these types of clubs; perhaps the advent of the hybrid has spurred on the growth in this department, as well as technology improving the ability to hit this type of club.

Types of Fairway Woods

Lower Woods

These woods, 2 to 4,  are mostly employed as tee-shot alternatives to your driver as well as a 2nd shot to a par 5.  They will have a smaller head and shorter shaft than your. Also used from fairways, the smaller head design makes them simpler to get off the ground. Added to the 2, 3 and 4 woods range, some manufacturers offer plus sizes ie 3+ meaning the less lofted club like a 2 wood but the same size as the three. A newer innovation recently is the ‘draw’ version of the club: giving you the option of little extra draw shape giving a bit more distance with a little run on the fairway. The ‘draw’ (a subtle right to left) shape is renowned for those characteristics.  Read more... (386 words, 1 image, estimated 1:33 mins reading time)