At the Valspar this week, 30-plus 7-woods and two 9-woods were in play. Here's why these clubs have become so popular.

Specs: Stainless steel face and chassis with adjustable rear and forward sole weights and adjustable hosel; 15-, 18-, 21- and 24-degree loft ... designed the GT1 fairway woods to be big, easy ...

15, 16.5, 18 degrees). Available Aug. 23. 3 COOL THINGS 1. Crowning achievement. With fairway woods still being the hardest clubs in the bag to hit off the ground, even for Titleist’s bounteous ...

(Courtesy GolfWRX) A closer look at Rory McIlroy's 18-degree Qi35 TaylorMade fairway wood. (Courtesy GolfWRX) A closer look at Rory McIlroy's 15-degree Qi35 TaylorMade fairway wood. (Courtesy ...