No 2027 5 woods are in stores yet. We ranked the 2026 lineup for what matters in a 5-wood: launch, forgiveness and play off the fairway.
GolfWRX reports the wider G450 family, including fairway woods, hybrids and irons, on Ping's tour truck. No retail details yet. The extra-forgiving G450 K driver is not part of the first wave and may not arrive until late 2027.
TaylorMade moved its metalwoods to a two-year cycle. The Qi4D drivers, fairway woods and hybrids stay as its current line through 2027. It is the first year since 2001 that TaylorMade is not expected to launch a new driver.
Nothing announced yet. Last year both brands posted their new drivers to the conforming list in early December and launched them in January. If that pattern holds, their 2027 lines should appear in the next few weeks.
We check for 2027 news daily. Last checked November 9, 2026. See every 2027 announcement.
Placeholder list: These are the top 5 woods of 2026, not 2027. 2027 models aren't in stores or independently tested yet. We'll replace this list as 2027 clubs are released and reviewed.
| # | Club | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TaylorMade Qi4D Max | Best overall 5-wood | $379.99 |
| 2 | PING G440 Max | Most forgiving | $299 |
| 3 | Mizuno JPX One | Best off the deck | $349.99 |
| 4 | Callaway Quantum Max D | Best for a slice | $399.99 |
| 5 | Titleist GT1 | Best for seniors | $329.99 |
| 6 | Tour Edge Exotics Max | Best value | $249.99 |
| 7 | Callaway Quantum Max | Best for distance | $399.99 |
| 8 | Tour Edge Hot Launch Max D | Best for beginners | $179.99 |
| 9 | Vice VGF01 | Best direct-to-consumer | $249 |
| 10 | Cobra OPTM X | Most adjustable value | $369 |
Independent Golf Reviews' pick for height. The Max head is the easiest Qi4D to launch, and the line stays current through 2027.
Independent Golf Reviews' most forgiving fairway wood.
Independent Golf Reviews' best from the fairway and MyGolfSpy's top-scoring fairway wood.
Draw-biased and the most accurate head in MyGolfSpy's test.
Independent Golf Reviews' senior pick, built light for speed.
Most forgiving in MyGolfSpy's test at a lower price.
Distance runner-up in MyGolfSpy testing.
Independent Golf Reviews' beginner pick: high launch with draw bias at a low price.
Independent Golf Reviews' best direct-to-consumer fairway wood.
Scored 8.6 in MyGolfSpy's test with an adjustable hosel and weights.
A 5-wood launches higher and lands softer. A hybrid is easier from the rough. Many golfers carry both.
Usually about 18°. Testers suggest 18° to 24° for slower swings and beginners.
About 3° to 5° of loft, which usually gives 15 to 20 yards of carry between clubs.