Flattest 3-wood?

Hello there,

I'm 4 degrees flat and literally cannot find any OEM that has fairway woods that fit me. Other than Wishon or KZG, is there anything out there that I can try that is far flatter (or can be bent flatter) than the standard OEMs' stuff?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions/comments.

Just spitballing here but I'll bet there are some Tour players who have their fairway woods way flatter than retail. Wonder if any of those heads ever show up on eBay or whatever...

Callaway is your best starting point. XHot Pro, Razr X Black, etc.

My Aeroburner TP seems really flat, and like you i have my irons/wedges quite flat

Also the Mizuno ST180 and JPX900 have pretty flat lies in the standard loft setting. I get my irons 4* flat minus 1/2” so lie angle in woods and hybrids has always been a touchy issue for me from a fitting stand point. With the Mizunos I always go a 1/2” shorter when custom order and that gives me another degree flat on top of the flatter stock settings. Also, with minus 1/2” they have always hit my D2-4 requests on swing weight with the proper shaft I order. Good luck OP

xr16 pro is 55 deg. about the flattest stock. i think the x2hot pros were also 55.

As mentioned, Callaway Pro line (XR, X2Hot) or custom order are your best bets. I too prefer a flatter fairway to alleviate hook concerns.

XR Pro is unmatched, my XR 3deep is 55.5 and 3 open. Getting my custom specs in a retail head is a jackpot

Have you looked at the 2017 M2 Tour? I want to say that was four degrees flat of their regular version (still might not actually be flat). I'm using it and absolutely love it.

I play my clubs flat and use the xhot pro from Callaway and it sets up perfectly for me. I HATE upright clubs with a passion.

Hello there,

 

I'm 4 degrees flat and literally cannot find any OEM that has fairway woods that fit me. Other than Wishon or KZG, is there anything out there that I can try that is far flatter (or can be bent flatter) than the standard OEMs' stuff?

 

Thanks in advance for any suggestions/comments.

Can order Ping Wrx , measures specs for a nominal charge

TMAG tour issue - nibblick or people’s clubs are good sources

I have always noted thaf Callaway seems to offer woods that are a little flatter and that is why I play them.

my 17 M1 3 wood is pretty flat.. most anti left 3 wood ive ever hit.. LURVE it!

Obee same boat as you I am 2-3* flat

I can’t find a 3 wood that works except for Soren old school woods

So I grew up using stronger loft 3 woods to offset the lie a little

I have sonartec SS-07 that played flat (they also have bendable hosels) but these are ancient

I recently got a exotics xcg6 and they play a bit flat and setup square/slightly open ..

Hello there,

 

I'm 4 degrees flat and literally cannot find any OEM that has fairway woods that fit me. Other than Wishon or KZG, is there anything out there that I can try that is far flatter (or can be bent flatter) than the standard OEMs' stuff?

 

Thanks in advance for any suggestions/comments.

Try the TM M1 2016, it is flatter than the Callaway Mini 1.5 driver.

And additionally you can put the weights of the M1 into fade position.

The heel section also allows a very flat lie angle:

Epic Sub Zero 13+ is 54.5 and 5 wood is 55.5.

I looked and M2 tour is 56, regular M2 is 60

xr16 pro is 55 deg. about the flattest stock. i think the x2hot pros were also 55.

I like my fairway woods flat, too, and the Callaway XR, X2 hot, etc. pro versions are the flattest I have found.

Lol, I’m short and I can’t stand flat clubs.

4* flat is silly for a fairway wood.

I play my clubs flat and use the xhot pro from Callaway and it sets up perfectly for me. I HATE upright clubs with a passion.

Lol, I'm short and I can't stand flat clubs.

 

4* flat is silly for a fairway wood.

 

Not really, if you're comparing it to a design that runs upright for it's "standard" spec. Such as someone benefitting from a 55* vs a 59*. Well within reason

May be wedges and short irons I can see but a driver, 3 wood won’t be as pronounce.

May be the flat clubs matches your swing plane but in my opinion, a higher ball flight is encouraged by a taller swing plane; ideal.

I’m 5-3 and play my wedges at 64* lie progression and hit a high 3 iron 200 yards; albeit thru swing changes and lessons with a swing coach that was inline with my goals.

Before that, some moron thought I should be playing a 62* lie wedge/cut 1” and it was horrible.

You don’t need a flat 3 wood or driver.

Thanks for answering the OP’s question...

Thanks for answering the OP’s question...

The OP answered his own question and others have recommended Callaway for flat fairway woods.

I play the Callaway xr steel head in a 3 and 5 wood.

The strong 3 and 4 wood have flatter lie angles; FYI.

I still think a 4* flat is extreme and vain for a 3 wood and driver.

May be wedges and short irons I can see but a driver, 3 wood won't be as pronounce.

 

May be the flat clubs matches your swing plane but in my opinion, a higher ball flight is encouraged by a taller swing plane; ideal.

 

I'm 5-3 and play my wedges at 64* lie progression and hit a high 3 iron 200 yards; albeit thru swing changes and lessons with a swing coach that was inline with my goals.

 

Before that, some moron thought I should be playing a 62* lie wedge/cut 1" and it was horrible.

 

You don't need a flat 3 wood or driver.

OP is giving you 6 shots a side and you're telling him what he needs and doesn't need?

Echoing what others said - the Pro series from callaway (XR, X2) are super flat, and could probably be bent an extra degree or two by someone who knew what they were doing.

Might be harder with adapters as they can't be bent.

OP what do you have now that is close?

there you have it. no need for flat woods.

Lately there’s all these threads about guys who can’t hit 3 woods off the deck and band aid by or encouraged by others to use driving irons, 4 woods, hybrids, lie angle.

Most of the people (wrong) are propagating the issue.

It’s a swing issue not an equipment issue; this is my personal experience and I have fitted others as well.

May be wedges and short irons I can see but a driver, 3 wood won't be as pronounce.

 

May be the flat clubs matches your swing plane but in my opinion, a higher ball flight is encouraged by a taller swing plane; ideal.

 

I'm 5-3 and play my wedges at 64* lie progression and hit a high 3 iron 200 yards; albeit thru swing changes and lessons with a swing coach that was inline with my goals.

 

Before that, some moron thought I should be playing a 62* lie wedge/cut 1" and it was horrible.

 

You don't need a flat 3 wood or driver.

 

OP is giving you 6 shots a side and you're telling him what he needs and doesn't need?

 

Echoing what others said - the Pro series from callaway (XR, X2) are super flat, and could probably be bent an extra degree or two by someone who knew what they were doing.

 

Might be harder with adapters as they can't be bent.

 

OP what do you have now that is close?

Lately there’s all these threads about guys who can’t hit 3 woods off the deck and band aid by or encouraged by others to use driving irons, 4 woods, hybrids, lie angle.

 

Most of the people (wrong) are propagating the issue.

 

It’s a swing issue not an equipment issue; this is my personal experience and I have fitted others as well.

 

May be wedges and short irons I can see but a driver, 3 wood won't be as pronounce.

 

May be the flat clubs matches your swing plane but in my opinion, a higher ball flight is encouraged by a taller swing plane; ideal.

 

I'm 5-3 and play my wedges at 64* lie progression and hit a high 3 iron 200 yards; albeit thru swing changes and lessons with a swing coach that was inline with my goals.

 

Before that, some moron thought I should be playing a 62* lie wedge/cut 1" and it was horrible.

 

You don't need a flat 3 wood or driver.

 

OP is giving you 6 shots a side and you're telling him what he needs and doesn't need?

 

Echoing what others said - the Pro series from callaway (XR, X2) are super flat, and could probably be bent an extra degree or two by someone who knew what they were doing.

 

Might be harder with adapters as they can't be bent.

 

OP what do you have now that is close?

Nick Watney as an example uses a 12* driver and 17* fairway wood. Is that a swing issue? Or maybe he just requires those specs.

Are you really comparing yourself to NW?

Comparisons to a tour pro is delusional and idolatry.

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Are you really comparing yourself to NW?

 

Comparisons to a tour pro is delusional and idolatry.

You said one post up "Lately there’s all these threads about guys who can’t hit 3 woods off the deck and band aid by or encouraged by others to use driving irons, 4 woods, hybrids, lie angle...It’s a swing issue not an equipment issue". I gave an example of a player who uses unconventional equipment (of whom there are plenty). Would you advise Nick Watney to work on his swing given he (his quote) "needs help getting the ball in the air"?

Anyway, this is a silly argument that's going nowhere. What I'm trying to say is that I don't think making blanket statements about the specs people need (and suggesting that wanting flat clubs, a 4 wood or driving iron is "vain"), without any knowledge of their ability, or swing tendencies, is helpful. In this case the OP is + handicap so will ignore your advice anyway, but others may not. All the best to you and your clients.