FreeFlex FW45 fairway wood shaft $500 USD + shipping ($90 Int'l FedEx Priority, 4–7 business days) Adapters: Callaway, TaylorMade, PING, Titleist, Cobra, PXG (+$20 each) More Stability. More Control. Still FreeFlex.The FreeFlex FW45 brings the performance philosophy of the FF45 driver shaft to fairway woods, combining the effortless loading characteristics of FreeFlex with a slightly heavier and firmer construction for golfers who generate more speed. Designed for smooth-tempo players in the 90–100 mph driver swing-speed range, FW45 provides a more substantial feel through the swing while maintaining the responsive loading and high-efficiency performance that define FreeFlex. Key Features Recommended for driver swing speeds of 90–100 mph with a smooth tempo and transition Total design weight: 42g Flex frequency: 190 CPM Torque: 4.5° 44" uncut raw length 0.335" tapered tip to fit standard fairway wood adapters and clubheads Available in Watercolor, Pastel Watercolor Designed for 3-, 5-, 7- and 9-wood applications, depending on individual fitting requirements Smooth Loading. Firmer Feel. Stable Impact.The FW45 is designed for golfers who enjoy the FreeFlex concept but want a little more substance and stability than the FW38 provides. At 42g with a 190 CPM profile and 4.5° torque, FW45 adds a modest increase in weight and firmness while preserving the fundamental FreeFlex characteristics of easy loading and responsive acceleration. This makes FW45 an excellent choice for the golfer who can generate more clubhead speed but does not necessarily want to move into a conventional heavy or stiff fairway shaft. The goal is simple: maintain speed without giving up control. The FreeFlex AdvantageThe FW45 incorporates the same proprietary FreeFlex Technology (FFT) and Oblique Order Carbon Weave used throughout the FreeFlex special-series family. FFT allows weight, flex and torsional strength to be engineered independently, opening combinations that conventional shaft design cannot easily achieve. In the FW45, this technology creates a shaft that feels responsive during the loading phase while providing greater structural stability as the club moves through impact. The result is a distinctive FreeFlex performance profile: easy to load, smooth through the transition, and more connected and stable at impact. Who Is It Designed For?The FW45 is ideal for golfers who: Have a smooth but faster transition Generate approximately 90–100 mph driver swing speed Want a slightly firmer feel than FW38 Prefer more stability without moving to a conventional heavy/stiff shaft Want to maintain clubhead speed with a controlled swing Are looking for high launch with efficient, low-spin fairway-wood performance Compared with FW38, the FW45 provides a slightly more substantial feel and additional stability while retaining the characteristic FreeFlex loading sensation. Choose FW38 if you prioritize the lightest, easiest-loading feel and have a smoother, moderate-speed swing.Choose FW45 if you generate more speed and prefer a slightly heavier, firmer and more stable feel. The two shafts are not simply different "flexes." They represent two different fitting options within the FreeFlex fairway family, allowing the golfer's swing characteristics and feel preference to determine the better match. Fitting RecommendationLike every FreeFlex shaft, the FW45 performs best when professionally fitted.Playing length, swing weight, head design and tipping can significantly influence the final performance of a fairway wood. A qualified club fitter can optimize the FW45 for your individual swing and the specific fairway wood application. For additional fitting guidance, please refer to our FAQ section. Specifications Specification FW45 Length 44" Raw Tip Diameter 0.335" Taper Design Weight 42g Flex Frequency 190 CPM Torque 4.5° Recommended Driver Swing Speed 90–100 mph Player Type Smooth Tempo / Moderate-Faster Swinger Finish Watercolor The FW45 is designed for golfers who want to take the FreeFlex advantage into their fairway woods—with more speed, more stability and the smooth, effortless loading that makes FreeFlex different. FW45 fairway - watercolor TESTIMONIALS Graham B. Age, handicap: 54, 7 hcp Swing speed: 105mph Height & weight: 5'9" 205 Swing style: Hitter type with aggressive downswing transition Driver set up: Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond 9° with Freeflex FF45 watercolor 3-wood set up: Taylormade Stealth 2 with Freeflex FW45 watercolor The Freeflex driver (and also my 3 wood) shafts pass both the eye test, and the data test (GC Quad). Consistently 3-4 mph faster clubhead speed with Freeflex products vs any other shaft I have tried, including Autoflex. The "whippiness" can be off putting at first, but when you realize the clubhead WILL square up, and you get more confidence with it, the results are astounding. This Paradym / FF combo is hands down the best driver setup I've owned, and I typically run through 2-3 new drivers a year looking for the Holy Grail. For me, this is it. As to the fairway shaft, I run that in a Taylor Made Stealth 2, and it is basically a "Do-it-all" club. Want driver distance off the tee? Check.Want to hit high launching, soft dripping shots from the fairway? Check. Turn it over and let it run into the wind? Check. Truly fantastic, and the FF shaft is the engine powering the setup. Couldn't be happier!
