New geometry is trickling down from drivers to fairway woods. With a shape that’s noticeably more angular than its predecessor, the 190cc Burner 3-wood is the company’s largest steel-headed 3-wood ever—at 38mm, the face is the tallest ever as well. The size gives the club a higher moment of inertia and lower center of gravity for more forgiveness.“I thought the deeper face would make it harder to hit the ball off the turf,” says a 9. “But the ball flight was higher than my V Steel. The extra carry is great for par 5s and long par 3s. I think it’s time for an upgrade.”
The club also comes in a TP version, which has a smaller head (160cc), a face angle that is more open, and a shaft that is one-half inch shorter.MSRP: $250 (three lofts, 15–21 degrees)
*Average of five testers, handicaps 3–9;
** Data provided by Tom Wishon Golf Technology (twgolftech.com).









“I thought the deeper face would make
it harder to hit the ball off the turf,” says a 9. “But the ball flight was
higher than my V Steel. The extra carry is great for par 5s and long par 3s. I
think it’s time for an upgrade.”
