ZR1 Offset Fairway Woods

(as alternative to Ping® G5 Offset Fairway Woods)

Manufacturer: Pinemeadow Golf

Model: ZR1 Offset Fairway Woods

Compares to: Ping® G5 offset fairway woods

Manufacturer's Description Details: The ultra forgiving ZR1 Offset Fairway Woods are the front running clubs in slice correction. Combine the features of an offset clubhead and a close low profile face make this for a very easy and forgiving club to hit.

Perfect for golfers who are just starting out and want to have success early, to the average golfer who needs a little help straightening out their woods, the ZR1 Offset woods are the right choice for some. Not only will you be hitting better shots, but you will be playing with more confidence than ever, these clubs are inspiring.

Our Review: I'm getting quite a similar distance to the Ping G5 or the Sonartec NP-99, but this club is easier to hit. One can still work the ball, but you are not punished anywhere nearly as severe for a miss hit. While the standard Aldila Graphite shaft is not as good as the optional Aldila NV75 it get's the job done. The face is a bit deeper on this club than many fairway woods, but I still found I could take it off the turf pretty easily. The bigger club head is slightly harder to hit off the deck but still works just fine. Main advantage is length off the tee, almost makes a driver obsolete. Par 5, 530 yards, used this 3 wood off the tee, and again off the fairway (from 240) to the front of the green.

The sound and feel was a surprise. It is quite muted, almost a soft feel off the face which belies the jump the ball gets. If you play forged blade irons this club has a similar feel off the face. Mis-hits are well managed. Toe hits draw back nicely, heel shots fade, but still get good distance. For $49 compared to $299 for the Ping® G5 this is great value for money!

Likes: Distance and control are great.

Dislikes: Right hand only, no LH

Link to Product Details: ZR1 Offset Fairway Woods