{"id":15538543,"date":"2024-04-10T11:19:53","date_gmt":"2024-04-10T15:19:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/golf.com\/?post_type=article&#038;p=15538543"},"modified":"2024-04-10T11:20:21","modified_gmt":"2024-04-10T15:20:21","slug":"2024-fairway-woods-impressed-robot-testing","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/golf.com\/gear\/fairway-woods\/2024-fairway-woods-impressed-robot-testing\/","title":{"rendered":"These 2024 fairway woods impressed us the most during robot testing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"first\">The 3-wood remains one of the most important clubs in the bag for a weekend golfer. Even if you&#8217;re one of the lucky souls with a semi-reliable driver, it&#8217;s imperative to have a strong secondary option off the tee that also provides consistency from the fairway.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second-longest club in the bag for most golfers \u2014 in some cases, <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/gear\/gain-distance-slow-swingers-driver-3-wood-robotest-video\/\">it could be the longest<\/a> \u2014 the 3-wood can truly do it all, provided you&#8217;re using one built to accentuate your strengths. Think of it as the Swiss Army knife in your bag. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/1c4EPWmsnmsE3eSXo5PxSN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>GOLF&#8217;s<\/em> Fully Equipped<\/a> co-hosts found out recently, there&#8217;s a plethora of worthy 3-woods in the marketplace. But which ones stood out? Here&#8217;s a look at several standouts during <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/gear\/fairway-woods\/3-woods-fastest-ball-speeds-2024-clubtest\/\">robotic testing<\/a> with Golf Laboratories&#8217; swing robot. <\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"youtube-facade\" data-content=\"\n&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wp-block-embed__wrapper&quot;&gt;\n&lt;iframe title=&quot;The MOST IMPRESSIVE Fairway Woods and Irons from Robot Testing &amp;#039;24&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; height=&quot;360&quot; src=&quot;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S3HEnqANRp8?feature=oembed&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; allow=&quot;accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share&quot; referrerpolicy=&quot;strict-origin-when-cross-origin&quot; allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;\/iframe&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;\/figure&gt;\n\">\n\t<div class=\"youtube-facade__player\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>***<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-taylormade-qi10\">TaylorMade Qi10<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"g-block-wrapper g-block-wrapper--image g-block-wrapper--inline g-block-wrapper--align-right\">\n  <figure class=\"g-block g-block-image g-block-image--inline g-block-image--align-auto \">\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"lazy g-block-image__file\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/qi10fw-1.jpg?width=30\"\n        alt=\"taylormade qi10 fairway wood\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/qi10fw-1.jpg\"\n        data-srcset=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/qi10fw-1.jpg?width=300 300w, https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/qi10fw-1.jpg?width=720 600w, https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/qi10fw-1.jpg?width=1280 900w\"\n        sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, (max-width: 600px) 50vw, (max-width: 900px) 33vw, 900px\"\n        \n      \/>        <figcaption>\n              <span class=\"g-block-image__caption\">TaylorMade&#8217;s Qi10 fairway wood falls in between the Qi10 Tour and Qi10 Max. <\/span>\n      \n              <span class=\"g-block-image__credits\">Jonathan Wall\/GOLF<\/span>\n          <\/figcaption>\n  <\/figure>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Kris McCormack (True Spec VP of Tour and Education):<\/strong> From what I&#8217;m seeing in the [hitting bay], for a majority of people out there, the <strong>TaylorMade Qi10<\/strong> core head has been really solid in the fairway wood category. That&#8217;s going anywhere between a Tour player and some of the amateur and collegiate players. Even the higher-handicap players I work with come in and Qi10 has been successful for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"block-shop-card gray\">\n  <a class=\"block-shop-card__inner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/fairway-jockey.myshopify.com\/products\/taylormade-qi10-custom-fairway-wood?utm_source=golfcom&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=2024-fairway-woods-impressed-robot-testing\">\n    <!-- Slider Module -->\n    <div class=\"g-block-wrapper--slider\">\n      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n        <div class=\"g-block-slider__photo\">\n          <img class=\"inner block-shop-card__image lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/5108\/1146\/files\/TM24MWF-MW888-M1404709-Qi10-3Q-v1.png?v=1704782160\" data-alt=\"TaylorMade Qi10 Custom Fairway Wood\"\/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- END Slider Module -->\n    <div class=\"block-shop-card__infos\">\n                  <h4 class=\"block-shop-card__title\">TaylorMade Qi10 Custom Fairway Wood<\/h4>\n              <pre class=\"block-shop-card__price\">$349.99<\/pre>\n            <div class=\"block-shop-card__description\">Introducing the Qi10 fairways. Experience TaylorMade speed with Qi10 forgiveness\u2026off the tee and off the deck.\nTOUR PROVEN PERFORMANCE\nThe model most popular with both Tour players and amateurs, the Qi10 Fairway is the ideal blend of distance and forgiveness, while the precision CG location delivers a combo of high launch and low spin.\nNEW INFINITY CARBON CROWN\n\nAn Infinity Crown provides a clean, uninterrupted view at address while also optimizing performance. Engineers relied on this new design to reshape the club, shifting more weight lower in the clubhead to maintain high inertia with an enlarged face profile to inspire confidence and generate ball speed.<\/div>\n      <button class=\"btn block-shop-card__cta proshop-shopify-card__cta\">\n        Buy Now      <\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n  <pre class=\"apple-news-only\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fairway-jockey.myshopify.com\/products\/taylormade-qi10-custom-fairway-wood?utm_source=golfcom&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=2024-fairway-woods-impressed-robot-testing\">View Product<\/a><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cobra-darkspeed-ls-and-taylormade-qi10-tour\">Cobra Darkspeed LS and TaylorMade Qi10 Tour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"g-block-wrapper g-block-wrapper--image g-block-wrapper--inline g-block-wrapper--align-right\">\n  <figure class=\"g-block g-block-image g-block-image--inline g-block-image--align-auto \">\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"lazy g-block-image__file\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Qi10-Tour-taylormade-fairway-sole.jpg?width=30\"\n        alt=\"Qi10 Tour taylormade fairway sole\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Qi10-Tour-taylormade-fairway-sole.jpg\"\n        data-srcset=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Qi10-Tour-taylormade-fairway-sole.jpg?width=300 300w, https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Qi10-Tour-taylormade-fairway-sole.jpg?width=720 600w, https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Qi10-Tour-taylormade-fairway-sole.jpg?width=1280 900w\"\n        sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, (max-width: 600px) 50vw, (max-width: 900px) 33vw, 900px\"\n        \n      \/>        <figcaption>\n              <span class=\"g-block-image__caption\">An adjustable 50-gram weight is situated in the back of the head to alter launch and spin. <\/span>\n      \n              <span class=\"g-block-image__credits\">Jonathan Wall\/GOLF<\/span>\n          <\/figcaption>\n  <\/figure>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"g-block-wrapper g-block-wrapper--image g-block-wrapper--inline g-block-wrapper--align-right\">\n  <figure class=\"g-block g-block-image g-block-image--inline g-block-image--align-auto \">\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"lazy g-block-image__file\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/inside-cobra-darkspeed-LS-fairway-2024.jpg?width=30\"\n        alt=\"inside cobra darkspeed LS fairway 2024\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/inside-cobra-darkspeed-LS-fairway-2024.jpg\"\n        data-srcset=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/inside-cobra-darkspeed-LS-fairway-2024.jpg?width=300 300w, https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/inside-cobra-darkspeed-LS-fairway-2024.jpg?width=720 600w, https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/inside-cobra-darkspeed-LS-fairway-2024.jpg?width=1280 900w\"\n        sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, (max-width: 600px) 50vw, (max-width: 900px) 33vw, 900px\"\n        \n      \/>        <figcaption>\n              <span class=\"g-block-image__caption\">A look inside Cobra&#8217;s Darkspeed LS fairway wood. <\/span>\n      \n              <span class=\"g-block-image__credits\">Ryan Barath\/GOLF<\/span>\n          <\/figcaption>\n  <\/figure>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Ryan Barath (GOLF&#8217;s senior equipment editor):<\/strong> I really like the <strong>Cobra Darkspeed LS<\/strong>. It has a smaller shape, really hot. My misses correlate with what the data shows. It explains why that 3-wood lines up so well for my game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other would be the <strong>TaylorMade Qi10 Tour<\/strong>. They took the Stealth 2 Plus, which was a really good product, and they said: What are the ways we can create a better option here? They shallowed the weight port and adjusted the head shape. As the data shows, it&#8217;s a little rocket. So you can build this rocket, but you still have 2 degrees of adjustability, so you can make yourself a strong 2-wood or a little 4-wood. It gives you that option that&#8217;s very unique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"block-shop-card gray\">\n  <a class=\"block-shop-card__inner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/fairway-jockey.myshopify.com\/products\/cobra-darkspeed-ls-custom-fairway-wood?utm_source=golfcom&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=2024-fairway-woods-impressed-robot-testing\">\n    <!-- Slider Module -->\n    <div class=\"g-block-wrapper--slider\">\n      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n        <div class=\"g-block-slider__photo\">\n          <img class=\"inner block-shop-card__image lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/5108\/1146\/files\/DARKSPEED_LS_FAIRWAY_HERO_d11561f5-97f4-4d8f-92d8-c677ee3fb84e.png?v=1704957585\" data-alt=\"Cobra DarkSpeed LS Custom Fairway Wood\"\/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- END Slider Module -->\n    <div class=\"block-shop-card__infos\">\n                  <h4 class=\"block-shop-card__title\">Cobra DarkSpeed LS Custom Fairway Wood<\/h4>\n              <pre class=\"block-shop-card__price\">$349.99<\/pre>\n            <div class=\"block-shop-card__description\">The LS model features our first ever Titanium fairway construction for driver-like performance in a refined clubhead shape tailored for precise shot shaping.\n\n TOUR INSPIRED SHAPING \n\nSubdued clubhead styling inspires a Tour-validated look and feel at address.\nTITANIUM CONSTRUCTION \nA multi-material construction blends a lightweight 8-1-1 Titanium body and face, and a carbon crown to improve weight distribution for more distance.<\/div>\n      <button class=\"btn block-shop-card__cta proshop-shopify-card__cta\">\n        Buy Now      <\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n  <pre class=\"apple-news-only\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fairway-jockey.myshopify.com\/products\/cobra-darkspeed-ls-custom-fairway-wood?utm_source=golfcom&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=2024-fairway-woods-impressed-robot-testing\">View Product<\/a><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"block-shop-card gray\">\n  <a class=\"block-shop-card__inner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/fairway-jockey.myshopify.com\/products\/taylormade-qi10-tour-custom-fairway-wood?utm_source=golfcom&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=2024-fairway-woods-impressed-robot-testing\">\n    <!-- Slider Module -->\n    <div class=\"g-block-wrapper--slider\">\n      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n        <div class=\"g-block-slider__photo\">\n          <img class=\"inner block-shop-card__image lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/5108\/1146\/files\/TM24MWF-TC309-M1417409-Qi10-Tour-3Q-v1.png?v=1704782318\" data-alt=\"TaylorMade Qi10 Tour Custom Fairway Wood\"\/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- END Slider Module -->\n    <div class=\"block-shop-card__infos\">\n                  <h4 class=\"block-shop-card__title\">TaylorMade Qi10 Tour Custom Fairway Wood<\/h4>\n              <pre class=\"block-shop-card__price\">$449.99<\/pre>\n            <div class=\"block-shop-card__description\">Introducing the Qi10 Tour fairway. Experience TaylorMade speed with Qi10 forgiveness\u2026off the tee and off the deck.\nMAXIMUM ADJUSTABILITY\n\nA lower profile moveable weight system features a 50g sliding weight and a 2\u00b0 loft sleeve for a wide range of flight options. Golfers can shift the weight back for higher launch and stability, center it for all-around performance or move it forward for a low-spin ball flight with maximum distance.\nNEW INFINITY CARBON CROWN\n\nAn Infinity Crown provides a clean, uninterrupted view at address while also optimizing performance.<\/div>\n      <button class=\"btn block-shop-card__cta proshop-shopify-card__cta\">\n        Buy Now      <\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n  <pre class=\"apple-news-only\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fairway-jockey.myshopify.com\/products\/taylormade-qi10-tour-custom-fairway-wood?utm_source=golfcom&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=2024-fairway-woods-impressed-robot-testing\">View Product<\/a><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pxg-0311-black-ops-and-mizuno-st-g\">PXG 0311 Black Ops and Mizuno ST-G<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"g-block-wrapper g-block-wrapper--image g-block-wrapper--inline g-block-wrapper--align-right\">\n  <figure class=\"g-block g-block-image g-block-image--inline g-block-image--align-auto \">\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"lazy g-block-image__file\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXG-black-ops-fairway-hybrid-2024.jpg?width=30\"\n        alt=\"PXG black ops fairway hybrid 2024\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXG-black-ops-fairway-hybrid-2024.jpg\"\n        data-srcset=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXG-black-ops-fairway-hybrid-2024.jpg?width=300 300w, https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXG-black-ops-fairway-hybrid-2024.jpg?width=720 600w, https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXG-black-ops-fairway-hybrid-2024.jpg?width=1280 900w\"\n        sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, (max-width: 600px) 50vw, (max-width: 900px) 33vw, 900px\"\n        \n      \/>        <figcaption>\n              <span class=\"g-block-image__caption\">PXG&#8217;s 0311 Black Ops fairway wood and hybrid. <\/span>\n      \n              <span class=\"g-block-image__credits\">PXG<\/span>\n          <\/figcaption>\n  <\/figure>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"g-block-wrapper g-block-wrapper--image g-block-wrapper--inline g-block-wrapper--align-right\">\n  <figure class=\"g-block g-block-image g-block-image--inline g-block-image--align-auto \">\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"lazy g-block-image__file\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Mizuno-STG-2024-fairway-wood.jpg?width=30\"\n        alt=\"Mizuno STG 2024 fairway wood\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Mizuno-STG-2024-fairway-wood.jpg\"\n        data-srcset=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Mizuno-STG-2024-fairway-wood.jpg?width=300 300w, https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Mizuno-STG-2024-fairway-wood.jpg?width=720 600w, https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Mizuno-STG-2024-fairway-wood.jpg?width=1280 900w\"\n        sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, (max-width: 600px) 50vw, (max-width: 900px) 33vw, 900px\"\n        \n      \/>        <figcaption>\n              <span class=\"g-block-image__caption\">Mizuno&#8217;s ST-G Titanium fairway wood. <\/span>\n      \n              <span class=\"g-block-image__credits\">Ryan Barath\/GOLF<\/span>\n          <\/figcaption>\n  <\/figure>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Gene Parente (Golf Laboratories founder):<\/strong> From a pure data standpoint, it was the <strong>PXG 0311 Black Ops<\/strong> if you want a solid 3-wood that&#8217;s going to hit it straight and not penalize you on misses. The 1A would be the <strong>Mizuno ST-G<\/strong>. It was at the top of the class as far as equal weighting and performance characteristics. But those were the two that jumped out to me in an overall category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"block-shop-card gray\">\n  <a class=\"block-shop-card__inner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/fairway-jockey.myshopify.com\/products\/pxg-0311-black-ops-custom-fairway-wood?utm_source=golfcom&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=2024-fairway-woods-impressed-robot-testing\">\n    <!-- Slider Module -->\n    <div class=\"g-block-wrapper--slider\">\n      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n        <div class=\"g-block-slider__photo\">\n          <img class=\"inner block-shop-card__image lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/5108\/1146\/files\/PXG-Black-Ops-Wood.png?v=1704961607\" data-alt=\"PXG 0311 Black Ops Custom Fairway Wood\"\/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- END Slider Module -->\n    <div class=\"block-shop-card__infos\">\n                  <h4 class=\"block-shop-card__title\">PXG 0311 Black Ops Custom Fairway Wood<\/h4>\n              <pre class=\"block-shop-card__price\">$349.99<\/pre>\n            <div class=\"block-shop-card__description\">High-Strength Carbon Fiber Crown\nCrown made entirely from high-grade carbon fiber. This lightweight material saves mass in the crown, allowing it to be redistributed low and to the perimeter of the clubhead for optimal CG and addedforgiveness.\nSupported Weight Structure\nInnovative supported weight structure that delivers unbelievable sound and feel.\nHigh-Speed, Squared Face\nPXG 0311 Black Ops Fairways present a proprietary stainless steel face engineered to position the CG low for high launch, optimal spin performance, and insanely fast ball speeds.<\/div>\n      <button class=\"btn block-shop-card__cta proshop-shopify-card__cta\">\n        Buy Now      <\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n  <pre class=\"apple-news-only\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fairway-jockey.myshopify.com\/products\/pxg-0311-black-ops-custom-fairway-wood?utm_source=golfcom&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=2024-fairway-woods-impressed-robot-testing\">View Product<\/a><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"block-shop-card gray\">\n  <a class=\"block-shop-card__inner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/fairway-jockey.myshopify.com\/products\/mizuno-st-g-440-custom-fairway-wood?utm_source=golfcom&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=2024-fairway-woods-impressed-robot-testing\">\n    <!-- Slider Module -->\n    <div class=\"g-block-wrapper--slider\">\n      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n        <div class=\"g-block-slider__photo\">\n          <img class=\"inner block-shop-card__image lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/5108\/1146\/files\/211069_09_clipped_rev_1.png?v=1695626578\" data-alt=\"Mizuno ST-G 440 Custom Fairway Wood\"\/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- END Slider Module -->\n    <div class=\"block-shop-card__infos\">\n                  <h4 class=\"block-shop-card__title\">Mizuno ST-G 440 Custom Fairway Wood<\/h4>\n              <pre class=\"block-shop-card__price\">$249.99<\/pre>\n            <div class=\"block-shop-card__description\">CORTECH CHAMBER\nA chamber located on the sole adjacent to the face, filled with an elastomeric material with inserted weight provides: Larger CORAREA, improved spin performance, and tuned impact sound.\nULTRA LOW CG CONSTRUCTION\nLighter density 811 Ti body combined with 88g higher density steel along the sole provides the lowest CG construction.\nMULTI-THICKNESS CORTECH FACE\nRefined to maximize CORAREA combined with the SAT2041 Beta Titanium face material.\nWAFFLE CROWN\nExtremely thin lightweight crown portion.\nMODERN PLAYER\u2019S PEAR SHAPE\nAn inviting, compact, head that sits perfectly square at address.\nHIT TUNED IMPACT SOUND\nStrategically placed internal sound ribs tune the impact sound to the appropriate frequency and sound pressure\nQUICK SWITCH ADJUSTABILITY\n4 degrees of loft adjustability to fine-tune address look and trajectory.<\/div>\n      <button class=\"btn block-shop-card__cta proshop-shopify-card__cta\">\n        Buy Now      <\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n  <pre class=\"apple-news-only\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fairway-jockey.myshopify.com\/products\/mizuno-st-g-440-custom-fairway-wood?utm_source=golfcom&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=2024-fairway-woods-impressed-robot-testing\">View Product<\/a><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ping-g430-lst-and-mizuno-st-g\">Ping G430 LST and Mizuno ST-G<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"g-block-wrapper g-block-wrapper--image g-block-wrapper--inline g-block-wrapper--align-right\">\n  <figure class=\"g-block g-block-image g-block-image--inline g-block-image--align-auto \">\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"lazy g-block-image__file\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PING-G430-LST-3wood.jpg?width=30\"\n        alt=\"PING G430 LST 3-wood held in hand on a golf course\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PING-G430-LST-3wood.jpg\"\n        data-srcset=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PING-G430-LST-3wood.jpg?width=300 300w, https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PING-G430-LST-3wood.jpg?width=720 600w, https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PING-G430-LST-3wood.jpg?width=1280 900w\"\n        sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, (max-width: 600px) 50vw, (max-width: 900px) 33vw, 900px\"\n        \n      \/>        <figcaption>\n              <span class=\"g-block-image__caption\">Ping&#8217;s G430 LST fairway wood.<\/span>\n      \n              <span class=\"g-block-image__credits\">Ryan Barath\/GOLF<\/span>\n          <\/figcaption>\n  <\/figure>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Jonathan Wall (GOLF&#8217;s managing equipment editor): <\/strong>I&#8217;ll go with the <strong>Ping G430 LST<\/strong>. It was high launch, low spin for golfers who struggle with the longer length of a driver. The length can make it difficult to square up the face, so going to the shorter length of a 3-wood with those launch and spin characteristics makes it a great secondary option off the tee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other would be the <strong>Mizuno ST-G<\/strong>. I think they absolutely nailed this one. 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The high-strength titanium face wraps into the crown and sole to increase flexing for more ball speed. Its variable roll radius face (Spinsistency) improves performance across the face, especially on thin shots, and the Carbonfly Wrap crown helps lower the CG to increase ball speed and elevate forgiveness with a pleasing sound. Available in 3W only (15\u00b0).\nCARBONFLY WRAP\nThe lightweight composite crown wraps into the heel and toe sections of the skirt, creating weight savings of 10 grams which are reallocated to achieve the lower the CG and increase ball speed. 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