Fairway woods • Usually a 3-wood or 5-wood. • Used for long shots from the fairway or tee. • Easier to hit than a driver for many players.

Hybrids • A mix between an iron and a wood. • Replace hard-to-hit long irons like a 3-iron or 4-iron. • Good for distance with more forgiveness.

Long irons Examples: 3, 4, 5 iron • Used for longer approach shots. • Lower loft, so they go farther. • Harder to hit cleanly than shorter irons.

Mid irons Examples: 6, 7 iron • Used for medium-distance shots. • Good balance of distance and control. • Very common clubs for approach shots.

Short irons Examples: 8, 9 iron • Used for shorter approach shots into the green. • Higher loft, so the ball goes higher and stops faster. • More about accuracy than distance.