Drivers
Woods are the longest clubs in the bag and mostly used for long shots. The longest wood, the 1 wood, is usually referred to as the driver. It also has the biggest head, making it ideal for use off the tee. The shorter woods (today, the 3 and 5 woods are most commonly used, with 2,4, 7 and 9 woods occasionally used) are referred to as fairway woods, and feature a shallower face height which enables players to hit them off the turf. The driver can also be hit from the turf, although it requires a high level of skill to execute the shot correctly.
The current standard length for the driver is 45 inches, formerly 43.5 inches was most common. Some players prefer shorter driver shafts (43.5"-44.5") because they are easier to use, though the shorter shaft slightly reduces distance. Graphite shafts are usually preferred for woods due to their light weight, which enables users to generate higher clubhead speeds and thus, greater distance. As with many aspects of golf equipment, shaft length is subject to USGA regulations. The maximum legal length of a shaft is 48 inches, although some woods, such as Black Rock's Killer Bee, have been made with shaft lengths of up to 50 inches. These woods are mainly used in long drive contests, and are not tournament legal.
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