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#747 From Wooden Sticks to AI Precision: 5 Ways Fairway Woods Changed Forever
From handcrafted wooden clubs to AI-engineered titanium and carbon designs, fairway woods have undergone an extraordinary transformation. Here are five breakthroughs that changed golf forever.
1. The Tiny Sweet Spot
Early golf clubs featured hickory shafts and wooden heads. By the 20th century, persimmon became the preferred material.
These compact heads offered limited forgiveness. Off-center strikes caused twisting, reduced ball speed, and altered ball flight through gear effect.
Modern fairway woods use larger, more stable heads and advanced face technology to improve performance across a…
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