Equipment
The best fairway woods for under $50!
Look, we get it, golf clubs can be expensive, and with so much time and effort focused on getting a properly fit driver, looking at spending close to the same amount for a fairway wood can be tough on the wallet. When you factor in the potential cost of a fitting and or other shaft and grip options you could be looking at a fairway wood that gets into the driver price range of over $500 —that’s a lot of dough! That’s why we want to help show you what you can get for your money with the best fairway woods under $50.

As much as we love new clubs and new technology, at GolfWRX we still love to find the best deals to help golfers get the most value and when it comes to clubs and in this case fairway woods. There is a lot of value in the marketplace if you know where to look, so we did the looking for you and have assembled the best fairway woods you can find for under $50.
** Note: Used club prices fluctuate and the clubs selected for this list we’re easily located in good shape for under the stated $250 price point **
Best fairway woods under $50
Nike Dymo

When it comes to metal woods, Nike got a notoriously bad rap for its drivers, but as far as fairways are concerned, they made some truly greats ones, including the second-generation SQ along with the next generation Dymo. The Dymo came with UST AxivCore shafts and in both traditional and round profiles. If you are looking for something off the beaten path, these are great options for under $50.
Sonartec – assorted

There was a period of time when you couldn’t look around bags on the PGA Tour without seeing a Sonartec fairway wood somewhere. These fairway woods came in a number of models with the SS-03 and the NP99 being 2 of the most popular, and they also came with what were considered some very high-end shafts at the time.
The only thing to consider is, compared to others from the same era and modern-day fairways, Sonartecs weren’t know for their forgiveness, so if its a little extra help you’re loking for, you might want to try something else.
Titleist 906F2 and F4

Titleist 906 fairways are still considered some of the most solid feeling fairway woods ever made, and they were the last hold outs in Rory McIlroy’s bag when he switched to Nike. The 906F4 was a shallower model, while the F2 had a noticeably deeper face with a more forward center of gravity for a lower ball flight and less spin. With the number of lofts and shafts available, you would be hard-pressed to find a better deal for a matching 3-wood and 5-wood under $100.
Adams F11 and F11 titanium

Almost any list that highlights the great value in the used club market will eventually have an Adams club on it, and when it comes to fairway woods, I could have selected close to half a dozen models – but the F11 stands out. The Adams Speedline F11 came in both a steel and premium titanium model and with Maxtrix shafts. They had a velocity slot on both the sole and crown and produced some of the fastest ball speeds on the market – period.
Finding a Titanium model under $50 is a bit harder than steel but they are out there, and seriously – where else are you going to find a titanium fairway wood for under $50?!
Tour Edge CB2

OK, so maybe finding a titanium fairway wood isn’t as hard as I made it sound, especially when you can find original Tour Edge Exotics, and Tour Edge CB2 fairways pretty easily in the $50 price range. The Tour Edge CB2 used combo brazing (still used to this day) to fuse a fast titanium face to a heavier steel body to push mass away from the face and create an easy to hit and forgiving fairway wood.
You might not have the absolute longest or most forgiving fairway wood by having one of these in your bag but when you factor in the original MSRP for all five models on this list was over $250, I think potentially giving up a few yards for a lot of money saved is just good business.
Equipment
Tour Edge unveils all-new Exotics mini driver
Tour Edge Golf has today introduced the all-new Exotics mini driver, engineered to deliver a powerful combination of speed, control, and versatility in the long game.
The Exotics Mini combines a titanium face with a stainless-steel body in design to balance ball speed with stability and control, creating a versatile option at the top end of the bag.

At the core of the design is Tour Edge’s proprietary Combo Brazing technology, a high-precision thermal bonding process that seamlessly fuses a titanium cup face to a stainless-steel body into a single, continuous structure. By eliminating energy loss found in traditional multi-piece constructions, Combo Brazing is designed to deliver faster face response, more efficient energy transfer, and a uniquely powerful yet controlled feel.

The multi-material construction also allows mass to be positioned lower and deeper in the head in a bid to increase stability, while the thin titanium face is engineered to maintain ball speed across a wider impact area.

“While the initial goal was to enhance control and versatility in the long game, Combo Brazing ultimately drove measurable gains in ball speed and distance within the mini driver category. In robot testing, we’ve documented higher ball speeds, higher launch, reduced spin, and increased carry and total distance compared to leading models.” – Vice President of R&D Matt Neeley

In addition to distance performance, the Exotics mini emphasizes forgiveness through a heavier stainless-steel body that shifts mass toward the perimeter. This configuration increases MOI relative to traditional all-titanium mini drivers, helping preserve ball speed and directional stability on off-center strikes. Paired with Pyramid Face Technology from the Exotics metalwood line, the design is intended to support consistent speed across the face.

To further enhance MOI, a lightweight carbon fiber crown frees additional mass that is strategically repositioned low and deep in the head in design to improve stability and promote optimal launch with controlled spin.

“We designed the Mini to be about five millimeters shallower than other mini drivers on the market. That change improves playability off the deck. From a clean fairway lie, it can function as a strong 3-wood alternative while still providing control off the tee.” – Tour Edge CEO David Glod
An adjustable hosel system allows for loft and lie tuning to dial in trajectory and shot shape, while a fixed 13-gram rear weight helps stabilize the head through impact to improve dispersion consistency. The Exotics Mini Driver is available in 11.5 and 13.5-degree lofts in right-handed models.

Pricing & Availability
The Exotics Mini Driver is available for pre-order beginning today for $399.99 USD at touredge.com, and will be available for purchase at retail outlets worldwide on May 22, 2026.
Equipment
Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss
In our forums, our members have been pitting a Srixon ZXi combo against a TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo. WRXer ‘edutch22’ is on the hunt for a new set of irons and kicks off the thread saying:
“Looking at picking up a new set of irons and think I’ve narrowed it down to Srixon ZXi combo or Taylormade P7CB/770 combo. I am currently a 5 cap and allbeit I feel irons are my weakness. My miss is a little to the toe side. I am decently steep at 4-5 down. Always thought I am high spin but recently on trackman my 7 was spinning at 5800 roughly.
My question or looking for thoughts on which one would benefit me more from a forgiveness standpoint? Or is there another iron is should be looking at entirely? I only get to play about once or twice a week, if I am not playing a 2-3 day event. Thanks in advance.”
And our members have been sharing their thoughts and suggestions in response.
Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- manima1: “You just can’t go wrong with Srixon ZXi7.”
- MattM97: “You have to hit them to know, the V-Sole on the Srixon can be make or break for many.”
- dmeeksDC: “P7CB is more forgiving for me than ZXi7 because my main miss is low middle and the P7CB still flies and spins great on that miss. These are both really nice irons but I like the P7CB more than the Zxi7 and the P770 (or P790) more than the Zxi5. The Srixons are larger so if that gives you confidence that is the way to go. I don’t feel like I get any benefit from the V-sole and the P7CBs live up to their high Maltby forgiveness rating so the TaylorMades have been great for me.”
Entire Thread: “Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss”
Equipment
From the GolfWRX Classifieds: 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @pianoman0123 has a 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo up for grabs.

From the listing: “2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade Combo. 4-8 irons are CB’s and the 9,PW are Blades. 5-PW have Project X 6.0 Shafts and the 4 Iron has a Steelfiber CW110 Stiff Shaft. Standard Length, Lie and Lofts. These are in very good condition the shafts just don’t work for me. Like new Lamkin Grips on the 5-PW and a stock Golf Pride on the 4 Iron. $525 OBO.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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