Friday, March 18, 2011
2011 Buyer's Guide Woods
Woods and hybrids are a breeze to hit
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| By now, you probably carry at least two fairway woods and a hybrid in your bag. Some golfers carry more hybrids or even swap out their irons with iron-woods. If you're reluctant to add these forgiving sticks to your arsenal (or if you're too proud to lug a bag around with lots of headcovers), don't be. Modern-day woods and hybrids have been constructed to deliver big distance and lots of forgiveness, so why make the game any more difficult than it already is? This year, add a couple new woods and hybrids to your lineup and watch your scores drop. |  |
 Golf Tips Legend Our picks for new technologies, hot trends and equipment standouts. s = steel g = graphite |
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Adams
Speedline F11  Key Feature: Like the driver, the Speedline F11 woods are shaped for maximum aerodynamics, only this time, in the smaller shape of a wood that also can cut through the grass. The Vertical Slot tech is designed to add more spring-like power to every shot.What We Like: Great looks and a ballflight that pops the ball upward in a hurry. Who It's For: Golfers who want a long-hitting fairway wood, especially the titanium model. Specs: Comes in three lofts (13°, 15°, 18°) with Aldila VooDoo VS or Matrix X-Con graphite shafts. Ti, Draw model, and L-hand available. adamsgolf.com | $199/$299 ti |
Bobby Bones
Key Feature: The unique shape uses a forged, maraging-steel face insert for added distance and a lower CG for a higher trajectory.Player Series What We Like: The classic-meets-new geometry. Classic lines and curves mask a neo-triangular shape. Players can't help but notice how sharp they look. The high-launch characteristics are ideal for players who want more carry and distance from their woods. Who It's For: Golfers who want a sweet-looking fairway wood with an added boost in trajectory. Specs: Comes in four lofts (13°, 15°, 17°, 19°) with Graphite Design JS shafts. bobbyjonesgolf.com | $199 |
Callaway
Diablo Octane  Key Feature: Made of stainless steel for rugged durability, these clubs utilize VFT technology to launch the ball off the face with added distance and forgiveness.What We Like: Big power and a big sole make it easy to hit this club both off a tee and off the ground. The shaping is pure Callaway. Who It's For: Golfers who want big distance from on or off the fairway. Better players will dig the more neutral Tour version. Specs: Comes in five lofts (15°, 17°, 19°, 21°, 24°) with Diablo Octane graphite shafts. L-hand available in 15° and 17°. callawaygolf.com | $199 |
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