Range: 190-220yds (174-201m)

Many recreational golfers prefer the slightly shorter and more lofted 3 or 4 wood off the tee for better control.

It can also be used off a good lie on the fairway instead of a long iron for power and precision.

The 'fairway woods' as they are known, have longer, more flexible shafts than irons which create greater swing speed and greater distance.

The more lofted five wood can even be used from a good lie out of the rough.

Many players prefer this 'sweeping shot' to attempting to get an iron through the longer grass.

As the name suggests, the woods were traditionally made from tough wood - such as beech, holly, and pear.

Shafts were made from ash or hazel.

The head was connected to the shaft using a splint and then bound tightly using leather straps.

But for the last 20 years, materials such as graphite shafts and titanium metal woods have come into widespread use.