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Struggling to get your 3-wood airborne? Golf coach Claire Batista uses TrackMan data to show why women and senior golfers often get better results with a higher-lofted fairway wood. The numbers might just change the way you think about your bag.
Claire Batista – From the Fairway
Claire Batista puts the 3-wood, 5-wood, and 7-wood head to head on TrackMan to compare ball height and carry distance at realistic swing speeds. The results make a compelling case for ditching the 3-wood in favour of a club that works with your natural swing rather than against it. If carry distance and ball flight have felt like a mystery, this video offers a clear, data-backed answer.
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Key Takeaways Loft is your friend at slower swing speeds
A 3-wood produces very little backspin at lower club head speeds, keeping the ball low — a 5-wood or 7-wood launches the ball significantly higher with the same swing.
More loft can mean more carry
TrackMan showed the 7-wood carrying up to 14 yards further in the air than the 3-wood at comparable swing speeds, making it the smarter choice when you need to clear water or a hazard.
Shorter shafts make contact easier
Higher-lofted fairway woods are shorter in length, which makes it easier to find the sweet spot consistently — a practical advantage for any golfer who struggles with longer clubs.
Next time you reach for the 3-wood, try the 5-wood or 7-wood instead and see what the ball actually does in the air. This video is ideal for women and senior golfers who want simple, evidence-based reasons to rethink what is in their bag.
Golf Coach | Founder, Claire Batista Golf Academy
Claire Batista is a golf coach dedicated to helping players of all levels swing better, think smarter, and shoot lower scores. Her teaching focuses on clear, practical instruction — breaking down technique into drills and practice routines that actually translate to the course.
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