Equipment
The fairway finder
We're never short of competitive golf at this time of year.
Whether it's the summer knockouts, club matches or monthly medals, now is when we all want to be playing well. It's that momentum and unwavering confidence that golf can bring. Win one match or shoot a few under your handicap in a competition and it won't be long until your expectations on the course change.
Finding the fairway
Hitting a poor tee shot on the first can easily be blamed on feeling a little stiff. It's happened to all of us and - we hate to say it - it will happen again in the future too.
But when you're playing well and on the final stretch, it's important to keep going and finish the round with confidence.
Whether you're feeling the pressure in a tight match or have a good score going, having an option in your armoury that almost guarantees you'll find the fairway off the tee is a godsend.
How the pros play
Taking a club off the tee that you know you’ll be able to find the fairway with 9 out of 10 times is massive, and directly elevates your confidence as well as your scoring ability. Just ask the pros how important finding the fairway is.
Skilled players often choose to hit a cut shot off the tee, methodically striking the ball with a soft fade to gain more control over the ball at the expense of distance.
When striking a cut shot, Rickie Fowler explained to Golf Digest that he needs to be relaxed and mentally committed to the shot rather than trying to force the result.
A big thing is making sure you don't slice into it. Staying behind it is important, but continuing to release it. When I'm trying to hit a cut, I'm thinking cut, I'm not trying too hard to cut it.
Rickie Fowler | Golf Digest
Finding your fairway-finder
There are two different drivers in the HiBore XL range, the HiBore XL being the club most players will get on well with. As the name implies, the clubs in this range have large clubheads to improve your confidence when standing over the ball.
A variable face thickness design adds lots of forgiveness to your strikes, even if you don’t hit the ball cleanly out the center. You’ll find an adjustable hosel on the HiBore XL that gives you 1.5 degrees of loft adjustability so you can easily find your ideal launch set up.
Packing a lot of the same tech, the HiBore XL Lite is a lightweight model that best suits players who have a naturally slower swing speed. The HiBore XL Lite is 32g lighter than the standard model and has a built-in draw bias to aid players who have a natural fade in their shot shape.
Maybe it's a case of putting the driver away when you really need to find a fairway, opting for a trusty fairway wood instead? Luckily, Cleveland's Launcher HaloXL fairway woods are the perfect tool for the job
If you’re thinking it’s time to add a new driver or fairway wood to your bag but you’re uncertain of which one would best suit you, we’re available in the pro shop to consult you.
