Titleist Fairway Woods

Titleist GTS2 Fairway Wood

The Titleist GTS2 is the more confidence-inspiring option, with a larger profile and shallower face designed to make launching the ball easier. It is particularly well suited to golfers who want a fairway wood that performs consistently from a variety of lies rather than one that demands precise contact. Its wraparound composite crown allows weight to be positioned lower and deeper in the head, helping create a forgiving centre of gravity while promoting faster ball speeds, higher launch and controlled spin. The re-engineered forged L-Cup face is also designed to maintain speed and launch on lower strikes, which can be particularly useful when hitting from the fairway or a tight lie. Interchangeable heel-toe weights provide additional fitting options, allowing the head weight and centre of gravity to be fine-tuned to the golfer. Combined with the flatter sole design, this gives the GTS2 a versatile character that should appeal to a broad range of players. The result is a fairway wood focused on easy launch, forgiveness and consistent performance without giving up the premium look and feel associated with Titleist.

Titleist GTS3 Fairway Wood

The Titleist GTS3 takes a more traditional approach, with a classic pear-shaped profile and deeper face aimed at golfers who prefer a more precise, workable fairway wood. It is particularly suited to players who are comfortable creating a steeper angle of attack and striking down on the ball. Like the GTS2, its composite crown allows Titleist to position weight lower and deeper in the clubhead, helping produce speed, launch and stability while retaining a more compact appearance at address. The forged L-Cup face is designed to preserve ball speed and launch on lower-face strikes, while interchangeable heel-toe weights provide fitting flexibility. This allows the GTS3 to be configured around the golfer rather than forcing every player into the same setup. For stronger ball strikers who prefer a traditional fairway wood shape and want greater emphasis on precision and shot-making, the GTS3 is the natural choice within the latest Titleist range.

Choosing the Right Titleist Fairway Wood

The biggest decision when choosing a Titleist fairway wood is not necessarily which model has the most technology. It is which head shape, launch characteristics and level of forgiveness best suit your ability.

Choose the GTS2 if you:

• Prefer a larger, more confidence-inspiring head
• Want easier launch from the fairway
• Prioritise forgiveness and consistency
• Tend to sweep the ball rather than strike sharply down on it
• Want a versatile fairway wood for both tee and fairway shots

Choose the GTS3 if you:

• Prefer a more traditional pear-shaped profile
• Are a confident ball striker
• Prefer a deeper face and more compact appearance
• Like to strike down on your fairway woods
• Prioritise control and shot-making alongside distance

Fairway Woods for Different Types of Golfer

A fairway wood should complement the rest of your set rather than simply fill a gap in the bag. For some golfers, it may be primarily a second tee shot option when accuracy is more important than maximum distance. For others, it can be one of the most important clubs for reaching longer par 5s or hitting long approaches into par 4s. Golfers who struggle to launch fairway woods should generally look for a combination of suitable loft, a confidence-inspiring head shape and a centre of gravity that helps get the ball in the air easily. The GTS2 is particularly well aligned with these. More accomplished players may place greater importance on trajectory control, face angle, workability and how the club sits behind the ball. The GTS3 offers a more traditional profile for this type of golfer while still incorporating modern forgiveness and speed technologies.

Why Custom Fitting Matters

Fairway woods can be particularly sensitive to shaft, loft and head-weight changes because golfers use them for a wide variety of shots. Two players with similar handicaps may benefit from completely different setups depending on their swing speed and typical use of the club. Titleist fairway woods offer fitting options that can help optimise launch, spin, and trajectory. The interchangeable weighting available on the latest GTS models also gives fitters additional scope to fine-tune the club to the individual golfer. Rather than choosing a fairway wood solely based on handicap, consider how you intend to use it and what you currently struggle with. If you need more height and forgiveness, a different setup may be appropriate than if you are looking for a lower, more penetrating flight from the tee. At Complete Golfer, our expert custom fitting service can help you find the Titleist fairway wood and specification that best matches your swing.