2nd Swing Golf
Master fitters, Trackman-heavy testing
“That was actually the fastest ball speeds so far.”
Fastest ball speeds and the longest carries of the test in a compact, traditional shape with low spin.
+ the facts · 3 pros · 1 cons− the facts
- +Fastest ball speeds of the test with three carries at 225+ yards
- +Compact, traditional fairway-wood look that hides the face at address
- +Among the lowest spin while keeping height and landing angle in the ideal window
- −Spin crept up on a few swings
For: Players who like a smaller traditional head and want ball speed from a 7-wood
“Bottom me, dead straight, unbelievable club.”
The 16.5-degree GT2 produced his best golf shots of the fairway-wood shootout and is one of the two finalists he takes forward.
+ the facts · 3 pros · 2 cons− the facts
- +Best golf shots of the test, dead straight with high launch
- +Smaller, sleeker head he called the best-looking of the group
- +Available in 17 degrees, which he wants to try next
- −Wasn't keen on the sound, said it sounded like a Ping
- −Needs taking on the course before a final call
For: Players who want a compact, high-launching 3/4-wood with premium looks
Peter Finch Golf
Long-term on-course testing
“This sits a little bit shallower down behind the ball.”
His fitted 3-wood for 2025, sitting shallower behind the ball to help him reach par 5s while still working off the tee.
+ the facts · 4 pros · 1 cons− the facts
- +Sits a little shallower behind the ball than a typical 3-wood
- +Helps him get into par 5s
- +Decent off the tee as well
- −Every 3-wood he had last year went too far, so it stays a situational club he may swap out
For: Players who need a 3-wood that works off the deck into par 5s as much as off the tee.
Club Champion (TXG)
Tour-level fitting studio
“that 3-wood is the most impressive in for my bag”
The star of the lineup: the 13.5 is a rocket launcher that produces near-driver numbers and the 21-degree 7-wood is a genuinely fast, high-flying option.
+ the facts · 4 pros− the facts
- +13.5 replaces the TSR2+ with easy launch and huge speed, roughly 160 ball speed
- +Sits tighter to the ground for confidence and easier launch
- +21-degree 7-wood produced 148 ball speed, 125+ ft peak height, 47-degree descent angle
For: Anyone who needs height and stopping power out of a fairway, or a 3-wood that launches easily.
Golf Monthly
UK magazine, season-long testing
A strong carry-over tee option whose forward weighting and seamless thermoform crown produce a powerful, penetrating high-launch, low-spin flight.
+ the facts · 3 pros− the facts
- +Strong, powerful ball flight with spin taken off, great from the tee
- +Seamless thermoform crown saves weight invisibly and lowers CG
- +Forward interchangeable weight placement
For: Golfers wanting a fairway wood primarily as a driver alternative off the tee
“that probably is where GT2 might have a little bit of help”
The more forgiving, higher-launching option that stayed stable on his low-heel misses, just a touch spinnier and shorter than the GT3.
+ the facts · 5 pros · 3 cons− the facts
- +Larger front-to-back footprint and low weight give higher launch and more forgiveness
- +Sits very square with a clean look, excellent sound and feel
- +Forged L-cup face and thermoform crown carried over from the driver
- −No adjustable sole weight
- −Higher spin and a little less carry and run out than GT3
- −Larger profile won't suit players who want compact
For: Golfers who want the more forgiving, higher-launching fairway and the widest choice of lofts.