1. Cobra Golf 2019 F9 Men’s Speedback Fairway (Black/Yellow) – (Best Choice)

Who Is It For

The Cobra F9 Speedback is an excellent option for the senior golfer looking for a mix of playability and distance. The F9 is a highly adjustable golf club ensuring you get the loft you need along with incredible performance from the tee and the fairway with its ultralight graphite shaft with senior flex and aerodynamic club head.

Selling Points

The Baffler Technology is an option that has been around for several years. The concept is that the rails underneath the golf club help a player to cut through any type of lie they may find themselves in.

The Cobra F9 Fairway wood has amazing turf interaction and a CNC milled face to make sure that the MOI and feel coming off of the clubface is perfect for what you need. This is a very thin clubface that gives you a real jump off the clubface.

The Carbon crown on the Cobra F9 helps it have a lightweight feel as well. With the Cobra connect technology, you can also track your performance with this club.

Lofts Available

Comes in a 3/4 , 5/6 or 7/8 wood, all with adjustable lofts to guarantee a good launch angle.

Composition

• Shaft Type: UST Helium Senior Shaft
• Weight: 40 gram
• Grip: Cobra Connect Lamkin Grip

Technology

• CNC milled super thin clubface for ultimate feel
• Speedback baffler technology for faster ball speeds
• Adjustable
• Carbon fiber crown And Aero Technology For Faster Swing Speeds
• Cobra Connect technology

Performance & Accuracy

Cobra has always been known for its accuracy; however, with this fairway wood, they are known for their distance as well. We love that you can set this club to the proper loft that you need at any given time. If you are playing a course where you need more loft or more roll, you can adjust your golf club accordingly.

Price?

The F9 woods run anywhere from $180-$230 depending on what types of deals you can find.

Pros And Cons Of The F9

Pros

• Easy to adjust
• Thin clubface
• Lots of jump off the clubface
• Plenty of distance

Cons

• Clubhead comes in two colors yellow and gray, not all golfers enjoy the look of the yellow

Score Out Of 100: 97/100

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2. TaylorMade SIM MAX Fairway (Best Premium)

Who Is It For

The SIM Max Fairway wood is all about distance. If you want the fastest ball speeds on the market, combined with incredible forgiveness, the SIM Max is the club for you.

The Taylormade Sim Max is the pinnacle of golf technology right now. All of Taylormades decades of experience have culminated in the Sim Max range of clubs and the Carbon head, twist face technology, Low center of gravity and speed pocket and strong steel face combine for ultimate distance, forgiveness and workability.

Both high and low handicapper seniors are enjoying this golf club. Even with how forgiving it is, you are still able to get plenty of feel and workability in your shots.

Selling Points

The SIM Max has a carbon crown and a V Steel Sole design. The V Steel sole helps to make sure that your interaction with the turf is reliable out of any lie. The V Steel helps to reduce friction on your shots as you come through impact, and it works well from a tight lie or a thicker one as well.

The face on the SIM Max is a C300 Ultra Strong Steel. This face helps to hit stronger shots and gives the explosive distance. Another key feature about the face on this golf club is the twist face technology. With the twisted face, you don’t have to hit exactly in the center to get some great results still.

The speed pocket technology helps golfers get all the distance they could want. This truly is one of the faster ball speed clubs on the market.

Lofts Available

• 15 degrees
• 18 degrees
• 21 degrees
• 24 degrees

Composition:

Shaft Type: Fujikura Ventus Blue 5 Senior Flex

Weight: 55gram

Grip: Golf Pride Z Grip

Technology

• C300 Steel Face
• Twist Face Technology
• Speed Pocket for better launch of low face mis hits
• Carbon Crown For Fast Swing Speeds
• Low Center Of Gravity For Higher Loft
• V Steel Sole For Launch Angle

Performance & Accuracy

The SIM Max has plenty of forgiveness, but this is a golf club that is known for its distance. If you want to hit the ball a long way, the SIM Max can help you do so. There are several different lofts to choose from to make sure this is the right fit for you.

Price?

The SIM Max is priced at the top of the market because it is a new release. You should find these right around $300.

Pros And Cons Of The Sim Max

Pros

• Great ball speed
• Lots of lofts available
• Twist face technology
• V Steel sole for better turf interactions

Cons

• Expensive

Score Out Of 100: 98/100

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3. TaylorMade M4 Fairway Wood (Best Budget)

Who Is It For

If you don’t want to break the bank on a new fairway wood, the TaylorMade M4 is a great choice. This club has been around for a few years, but that does not take away from the incredible technology that it offers. Golfers seeking a perfect mix of distance and forgiveness will enjoy the M4.

Selling Points

The Speed Pocket technology that you will find in this M4 was continued in both the M6 and the SIM Max. Although this technology has improved, the concept is still there in the M4, and it works well.

The M4 has a huge sweet spot, and that is partly what makes it so forgiving. Inside the M4, there are split internal weights that help it be more forgiving and have some extra ball speed as well.

If you struggle with consistency in your fairway woods, you won’t when you add the M4 to your bag. Another reason the M4 has done so well through the years is the fact that it has a great feel and sound as well.

Lofts Available

• 15 degrees
• 5 degrees
• 18 degrees
• 21 degrees
• 24 degrees

Composition

Shaft Type: Fujikura Atmos 5 Red Senior

Weight: 54 grams

Grip: Golf Pride Dual Feel

Technology

• Speed pocket
• Geocoustic tuning
• Split internal weighting
• 5 layer carbon crown for faster ball speed
• Lower Center of gravity for better trajectory

Performance & Accuracy

Since the M4 is a few years old, you may find that it is not quite as long and not quite as forgiving as a brand new model. For the price difference, this may be worth it to you. If you have a fairway wood in your set that is more than a few years old, the M4 is going to be an excellent decision for you to consider.

Price

You can usually find an M4 under $200 now.

Pros And Cons Of The M4

Pros

• Lots of forgiveness
• Excellent ball speed and launch angles
• Very fair pricing
• Geocoustic tuning for great feel and sound

Cons

• Not the newest technology

Score Out Of 100: 94/100

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4. Callaway Men’s Steelhead XR Fairway Wood

Who Is It For

The Steelhead XR is a great fairway wood for a golfer that needs some modern technology on a budget. The Steelhead is a classic looking fairway that will appeal to golfers that want a more rounded and simple club head.

Selling Points

If you struggle to get your fairways up in the air, the Steelhead XR is a great choice. This club has a smooth launch and plenty of ball speed. You will notice that the shape of the clubhead is a classic design and does not have any of the more triangular speed shapings of the newest releases.

This can be both positive and negative, depending on what you are looking for. The Steelhead is not the longest fairway wood that Callaway ever produced, but it could be one of the most consistent and forgiving.

Lofts Available

13.5°, 15°, 16°, 18°, 20.5°, 21°, 24°

Composition

Shaft Type: Mitsubishi Tensei Senior Shaft

Weight: 45 Grams

Grip: Lamkin UTX Blue

Technology

• Speed step technology
• Carbon crown
• Classic steelhead shape
• Face cup technology for ball speed
• Shorter hosel and lower centre of gravity for good launch angles

Performance & Accuracy

The Steelhead has some incredible forgiveness and stability as well. If you played with any of the original Steelhead fairways from years ago, you would like the updates that these clubs have made to them. You can pick a target and fire away with this club in your hand.

Price

The Steelhead is usually available for less than $175 because it is a few years old. This is undoubtedly a great value budget choice.

Pros And Cons Of The XR

Pros

• Easy to hit
• Available in lots of lofts for a senior
• A more traditional and classic feel

Cons

• Older technology
• Won’t be as long as something like the Sim Max

Score Out Of 100: 92/100

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5. Cobra Golf F-Max Airspeed Fairway Wood

Who Is It For

If you have felt a change in your distances, the Cobra Golf F-Max Airspeed is a golf club you need to consider. This is one of the lightest options on the market, and it is engineered to help get senior golfers more distance. The clubhead is 10 grams lighter than fairway woods of years past.

Selling Points

The Cobra F Max Airspeed is a heel biased club that helps golfers who tend to slice their shots. The clubface is much easier to get square when you get into the impact position. The Cobra Airspeed is an offset club head, so it helps keep things more consistent if you tend to slice your shots.

Overall the club head, club shaft, and the grip are the lightest that Cobra has ever put together. This makes the club much easier to swing faster and get up in the air. You get a club with much less weight but plenty of forgiveness and ball speed.

Lofts Available

• 16 degrees
• 20 degrees
• 23 degrees

Composition

Shaft Type: Cobra Airspeed Graphite Seniors

Weight: 45 grams

Grip: Lamkin REL 360 Midsize

Technology

• Lightweight shaft
• Offset to hook a hook or a slice
• Heel biased Weighting For Accuracy
• Lighter carbon crown clubhead for faster swing speeds

Performance & Accuracy

As we have mentioned in our other review, the Cobra golf clubs are always known for being forgiving. The question sometimes comes up as to if they are as long as the other golf clubs on the market. With the Airspeed, you are going to get a lot of distance if you are a player that struggles with clubhead speed.

Price

Airspeed is usually going to be right around $200-$225.

Pros

• Lightweight
• Great clubhead speed
• Lots of forgiveness

Cons

• Not great for faster clubhead speeds

Score Out Of 100: 90/100

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6. TaylorMade Men’s M2 Fairway Wood

Who Is It For

The M2 is a great fairway wood for a senior that is a mid to high handicapper looking for a little extra jump off the clubface. If you have been playing a club that is a knock off or is several years old, you will enjoy the technology that the M2 has to offer.

Selling Points

If you liked any of the clubs in the M series that Taylormade has put out over the last few years than you will enjoy the M2. The M2 was built for the mid to high handicapper looking for a mix of forgiveness and distance out of their golf clubs.

The M2 is the golf club responsible for kicking off the speed pocket technology. In fact, this line of clubs is really where TaylorMade started making some significant advancements when it comes to ball speed. So if you are after distance and speed, this is the way to go.

The M4 tends to be a bit more forgiving than the M2, but people are still really enjoying the M2 even two or three years after it has been released. With Geocoustic Tuning, the club has an excellent feel and control as well.

Lofts Available

• 15 degrees
• 5 degrees
• 18 degrees
• 21 degrees
• 24 degrees

Composition

Shaft Type: TM Reax Senior Flex

Weight: 55grams

Grip: TM Dual Feel

Technology

• Speed pocket
• Geocoustic tuning
• Low center of gravity
• Carbon composite crown

Performance & Accuracy

If you have struggled to get your fairway woods up in the air or feel as though you have no idea where the ball may end up with a large approach shot from the fairway, you will be pleasantly surprised with the M2. If you are looking for a  real players club with precise control and feel, the M2 is very likely not going to be the best choice.

Overall most players would describe this club as being reliable, easy to hit out of a variety of lies, and plenty long enough for an amateur player.

Price?

Since the M2 is several years old now, you should see this club priced around $165 or less depending on the time of year and the availability of the model you may need.

Pros And Cons Of The M2

Pros

• Forgiving
• Plenty of distance
• Available in several lofts
• Fair pricing

Cons

• Not adjustable
• Does not have twist face technology

Score Out Of 100: 90/100

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7. Callaway Golf 2018 Rogue Fairway Wood

Who Is It For

The Callaway Rogue is for the senior golfer that wants the ball to jump off the clubface. The technology incorporated in the Rogue is different than in years past, and it allows a very hot impact.

Selling Points

The jailbreak bars included as part of this golf club are really what makes it stand out. There are small bars behind the face of the club that act almost like a trampoline when you hit the ball.

If you combine the jailbreak bars with the very thing face and the Triaxial Carbon Crown, you get a real distance machine. This was an impressive release from Callaway, and many senior golfers feel this club has helped change their game.

Lofts Available

• 5 degrees
• 15 degrees
• 17 degrees
• 19 degrees
• 20 degrees
• 21 degrees
• 25 degrees

Composition

Shaft Type: Aldila Quaranta Senior

Weight: 52 grams

Grip: Golf Pride Tour Velvet

Technology

• Triaxial Carbon Crown
• Jailbreak Bars
• Ultra-Thin Face

Performance & Accuracy

The Rogue Fairway woods are both accurate and lengthy; however, we think of this as being a distance club. If you want to get more distance from your fairway shots, you will love the performance the Rogue offers.

Price?

The Rogue is not the latest release from Callaway, so you should be able to find it for less than $200.

Pros And Cons Of The Rogues

Pros

• Long
• Available in many different lofts
• Easy to control

Cons

• Not adjustable

Score Out Of 100: 91/100

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8. PING G400 Fairway Wood

Who Is It For

The senior golfer that enjoys the classic feel and performance of Ping will enjoy the G400. It is a good mix of performance, technology, and feel. A premium fairway wood that offers, distance, forgiveness and good launch trajectories off the fairway.

Selling Points

The G400 is several years old as far as technology is concerned, but it was one of the straightest clubs that Ping ever released. If you struggle with controlling your fairway wood, you will love what the Ping can do.

Lofts Available

• 5 degrees
• 5 degrees
• 5 degrees
• 5 degrees

Composition

Shaft Type: Ping Alta CB Seniors

Weight: 63 grams

Grip: Golf Pride Tour Velvet

Technology

• Thinnest crown
• Fast shaping
• Premium shafts
• Classic look

Performance & Accuracy

The Ping G400 offers a perfect mix of distance and feel. If you want to be able to control the golf ball but still get away with the occasional bad shot, this is the club for you.

Price?

Ping prices do not drop fast. They stay high because they make a quality product that lasts. If you can find one of these for less than $200, pick it up!

Pros And Cons Of The Ping G400

Pros

• Has great feel
• Easy to hit from fairway lie or rough
• Premium quality golf shaft

Cons

• A little heavier than some other options

Score Out Of 100: 92/100

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9. Taylor Made Men’s RBZ Fairway, Black

Who Is It For

This is another option for the budget shopper. If you need a quality fairway wood but want to get great value for your budget, the RBZ Black is a great choice. The technology is a bit older than the newest models available on the market but it still packs a punch of offers plenty of performance for any senior golfer.

Selling Points

Patented speed pocket for excellent launch angles and carry distances off the tee or off the fairway.

Shallow profile offers a lower centre of gravity for excellent launch angles which is optimal for anyone who struggles to lift the ball off the fairway.

The lightweight graphite shaft with the senior flex allows for excellent swing and call speeds from any lie with the optimally placed mass pad for launch angle, distance and ball speed.

Lofts Available

• 15 degrees
• 5 degrees
• 18 degrees

Composition

Shaft Type: TaylorMade Matrix Seniors

Weight: 55 grams

Grip: Golf Pride

Technology

• High launching
• Low center of gravity
• Satin black finish
• Shallow profile

Performance & Accuracy

We love the styling on the RBZ Black even though it is a few years old. It has a black finish that makes the glare much better, and the club looks sleeker. This is a lot a lower profile golf club, which his nice for those that like a classic design.

Price

Probably one of the best deals on fairway woods around this one should cost less than $150.

Pros And Cons Of The RBZ

Pros

• Sleek black styling
• Lower profile and centre if gravity for better launch angles
• Great pricing for the quality

Cons

• Not the longest

Score Out Of 100: 89/100

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10. Cleveland Golf Men’s Launcher HB Fairway Wood

Who Is It For

The Cleveland Launcher is a perfect fairway for the golfer that seeks forgiveness and simplicity. If you don’t want to deal with adjustability and lots of high tech features, this is a great choice.

Selling Points

One of the best things about the Cleveland golf products is how simple they make things. This is an affordable golf club, available in two lofts, and it works wonders out of an awkward lie. If you struggle with your fairway woods, this is a great choice to consider.

Lofts Available

• 15 degrees
• 18 degrees

Composition

Shaft Type: Miyazaki Senior Flex

Weight: 50 grams

Grip: Golf Pride

Technology

• Hibore crown
• New Launcher Cup For Forgiveness and Ball Speed
• Unique Flex Fins
• Senior Flex And Graphite Shaft

Performance & Accuracy

This is your go-to club if you struggle with both launch and forgiveness on a fairway wood. If you are seeking pure distance, there are likely better choices on the market for you. Cleveland Golf is known for making consistent and reliable golf clubs for the mid to high handicappers.

Price

You should be able to find the Launcher for less than $150.

Pros And Cons Of The Cleveland HB Launcher

Pros

• Great out of a tough lie
• High launching
• Lightweight

Cons

• Only available in two lofts

Score Out Of 100: 88/100

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Key Aspects Of Fairway Woods For Seniors

When it comes to buying a set of fairway woods for a senior we need to put some time into our decision because there are so many options to chose from and we will have to make a considerable investment from $130 to over $200. These clubs keep getting better and better and buying the right club for your game will have you hitting more greens in regulation consistently.

Lightweight And Flexible

As our swing speed slows, the weight of our clubs becomes more and more important and this is where quality engineering in the club head and the shaft we chose can make all the difference. When we use a shaft that is too stiff, we will start to slice the ball and add shots to our round.

A senior flex will be perfect for swing speeds between 70 and 90mph. If you don’t know your swing speed, divide your driving distance by 2.3 ie a person that drives 230 yards will swing the club 100mph.

The top fairway woods on our list will have multiple options for shafts so you can customize your clubs perfectly.

Forgiveness And Distance

Everybody wants to whack the ball further and as the clubs keep getting better and better, we can increase our distance slightly year on year.

The technology in these clubs is becoming a lot more advanced and the manufacturers are even getting airplane manufacturers involved to get the maximum swing speeds possible.

When we couple this clubspeed, aerodynamic technology with large, thin club faces, back weighting in the club and a low center of gravity, we can get all the distance and straight shots even when we don’t connect with the center of the club for shot.

The low centre of gravity allows us to get a better launch trajectory when we hit the ball low on the club face.

Adjustable Loft

Adjustable lofts are a relatively new feature in drivers and fairway woods but it can make a lot of sense for seniors and golfers in general.

You may need a different loft from the light rough as you will from the fairway or from the tee and you can easily adjust the loft to get the desired result.

As senior golfers, it can become more difficult to get the desired loft on the ball that we want and have a club where we can add loft can make a lot of sense for senior players.

Value

As the technology improves so quickly, what was red hot last year is outdated this year and can come at a much more attractive price while still offering amazing quality.

If you are anything like me, you like high standards of quality and you love a deal. If that is you, the M4 from Taylormade could be an amazing choice, coming in a lot cheaper than the brand new Sim Max.

Overall, considering value and quality we would still recommend the Cobra F9 Speedback and it looks amazing too!

CONCLUSION

Hopefully, our list of the best fairway woods for seniors has helped you narrow down and evaluate some of the best choices out there. Of course, the most significant things to keep in mind are distance, forgiveness, and price.

For senior golfers that need all the distance, they can get, choose a fairway wood option that has lots of loft choices. You will be able to add more to your bag should you find a club that works well for your game.