Krank fairway woods are built for one thing: serious ball speed in lofts you can actually use on the course. If you have ever hit a fairway wood that feels “dead” off the face, or you have relied on hybrids because your fairway woods do not carry far enough, the Formula FIRE range is designed to flip that story.
This guide explains the full Krank Formula FIRE fairway wood lineup, what each loft is for, and how to choose the best setup for your bag. If you are new to Krank, start with our main guide first: Krank Drivers UK: The Complete Buyer’s Guide + Fitting Guide.
Want to get the right loft, shaft, and build for your swing? Book here: Krank fitting at Outtabounds. If you are ready to buy, you can shop the Formula FIRE fairway woods here: Shop Krank fairway woods.
Quick links
- Why Krank fairway woods are different
- How to choose the right lofts
- The full Formula FIRE fairway wood lineup
- How we fit Krank fairway woods at Outtabounds
- FAQs
Why Krank fairway woods are different
Most fairway woods are designed primarily around easy launch and forgiveness. Krank takes a more “driver-like” approach by focusing on face spring and energy transfer. The Formula FIRE fairway woods use a deep cupped-face concept plus a head shape built to stay stable through impact, with the aim of producing higher ball speeds and more consistent results when you miss the exact centre.
In plain English, Krank is trying to give you a fairway wood that feels fast, not just easy to hit.
Across the lineup you will see the same core design themes repeated:
- High spring effect feel aimed at producing strong ball speed.
- Stability through impact so the club does not feel “twisty” when strike drifts heel or toe.
- A wide loft range from strong tee clubs (2-wood style) through to high-loft “15-wood” options designed to replace hybrids and even some irons.
If you want to understand one of the biggest reasons fairway woods behave the way they do on mishits, read this companion post: Krank Golf: Bulge and Roll Explained.
How to choose the right Krank fairway woods
Buying fairway woods is not about collecting lofts. It is about building a set of shots you trust.
Step 1: Decide what the club is for
- Tee club: a fairway wood you use when driver brings trouble into play.
- Second shot club: a club you hit off the deck into par 5s or long par 4s.
- High launch gap filler: a club that replaces a hybrid or long iron, lands steep, and stops.
Step 2: Build around your real distances
Do not build your bag around your best strike. Build it around your typical carry numbers. Fairway woods that overlap too much create indecision, and indecision creates bad swings.
Step 3: Choose loft and build together
Loft gets the attention, but build is the difference maker. Length, shaft profile, and even grip size can change strike location, which changes launch, spin, and direction.
If you want a reliable setup quickly, book a session here: Krank fitting at Outtabounds.
The full Krank Formula FIRE fairway wood lineup
Krank offers Formula FIRE fairway woods from strong 10° options through to high-loft 39° “15-woods”. Below is a practical breakdown of what each wood is for, who it suits, and how it typically fits into a modern bag.
Formula FIRE 2 Wood (10°)
Think of the 2-wood as a mini-driver alternative. It is built for tee shots first. If you want a piercing, controllable flight and you already launch the ball easily, this can become your “driver replacement” on narrow holes.
- Best for: faster swing speeds, windy conditions, tight driving holes.
- Typical role: tee club, low spin option, strong flight.
- Watch outs: can be too low launching off the deck for many golfers.
Formula FIRE 3+ Wood (13°)
The 3+ is the “strong 3-wood”. It is designed for players who want a fairway wood that behaves like a weapon off the tee, while still being usable from the turf if you have enough speed and deliver enough launch.
- Best for: players who hit standard 3-wood too high, or want a stronger tee option.
- Typical role: tee club, long par 5 second shots for stronger players.
- Watch outs: if you struggle to launch 3-wood, the 15° will often be better.
Formula FIRE 3 Wood (15°)
This is the classic 3-wood loft, and for most golfers it is the best starting point. If you want a fairway wood you can hit both off the tee and off the deck, 15° is the most versatile option in the range.
- Best for: most golfers who want one fairway wood that does everything.
- Typical role: par 5 second shots, tee club when driver is too much.
- Watch outs: if you fight low heel strikes, you may need a different length or shaft profile to improve strike.
Formula FIRE 5 Wood (19°)
The 5-wood is often the most “scoring useful” wood in the bag. It launches higher than 3-wood, lands softer, and is typically easier to hit from the turf. If you struggle with 3-wood consistency, a 5-wood can be your long-approach club that actually stays online.
- Best for: golfers who want reliable launch and carry, or who replace 3-wood with 5-wood.
- Typical role: approach shots into par 5s, long par 4s, safe tee club.
- Watch outs: make sure it does not overlap your hybrid or longest iron.
Formula FIRE 7 Wood (23°)
The 7-wood is back for a reason. It launches high, lands steep, and can be easier to hit than a hybrid for many golfers. If your typical miss with a hybrid is a low, spinny runner, the 7-wood can give you a higher flight that holds greens.
- Best for: golfers who want higher launch and more stopping power.
- Typical role: hybrid replacement, long approach club, tee shots on short par 4s.
- Watch outs: check gapping. A strong 5-wood and a 7-wood can overlap if lofts are not chosen carefully.
Formula FIRE 9 Wood (27°)
A 9-wood can be a secret weapon if you want height and control without the “left miss” some golfers fight with hybrids. It is built for flight and consistency, not for chasing a low bullet.
- Best for: golfers who want a high launch option into greens from 160 to 190 yards, depending on speed.
- Typical role: hybrid replacement, long par 3 club, high soft approaches.
- Watch outs: if you already hit your 7-iron very high, it may overlap unless gapped properly.
Formula FIRE 11 Wood (31°)
This is where the Formula FIRE lineup becomes a full hybrid replacement system. The 11-wood is designed to give you a high launch, easy carry, and a softer landing than a long iron. If you struggle to flight long irons consistently, this is often the smarter play.
- Best for: golfers who want a dependable high-launch long approach club.
- Typical role: long-iron replacement, second shots on shorter par 5s.
- Watch outs: pick the right shaft weight and length so it does not feel too “whippy”.
Formula FIRE 13 Wood (35°)
The 13-wood is built for players who want a consistent, easy-to-launch option that replaces the hardest-to-hit part of the bag. It is for golfers who want more height and more carry reliability than they get from a hybrid or a long iron.
- Best for: golfers who want to hit more greens from longer range with a high soft flight.
- Typical role: long approach club, long par 3 solution, hybrid replacement.
- Watch outs: do not buy it “because it exists”. Buy it because it fills a real gap.
Formula FIRE 15 Wood (39°)
The 15-wood is a specialist club for players who want maximum launch and maximum forgiveness at higher loft. It can be a game changer if you struggle to elevate long irons or you want a soft landing flight into firm greens.
- Best for: golfers who want height, carry, and stopping power over a “low runner”.
- Typical role: highest-loft wood, long approach shots, recovery shots from light rough.
- Watch outs: make sure it does not clash with your wedges in terms of gapping at the top end of your iron set.
How we fit Krank fairway woods at Outtabounds
Fairway wood fitting is not only about distance. It is about repeatable shots that fill a gap and solve a problem. At Outtabounds we fit Krank fairway woods by testing both tee and turf strikes, then building around the shot you actually need.
What we check first
- Strike pattern (high, low, heel, toe) because strike drives ball speed, launch, and spin.
- Launch and spin window so the club carries far enough and lands predictably.
- Start line and curvature so you can aim with confidence.
- Gapping against your driver, mini driver, hybrids, and longest iron.
Build variables that change everything
- Length: shorter often equals better contact and tighter dispersion.
- Shaft profile: timing and strike quality matter more than the label on the shaft.
- Lie and setup: helps you control start direction and strike bias.
- Grip size: if you use oversized grips, including JumboMax, we can build and test that. Grip size can influence face control and strike consistency for some golfers.
Book your session here: Krank fitting at Outtabounds.
If you are also considering the Mini Driver as a tee club, read this next: Krank Formula FIRE Mini Driver UK.
FAQs
Are Krank fairway woods only for high swing speeds?
No. The range is broad enough that slower swing speeds can benefit too, especially with higher loft options like 7-wood through 15-wood where launch and carry become easier. The key is choosing the right loft and building it to match your timing and strike.
Should I carry a 3-wood and a 5-wood?
Sometimes yes, sometimes no. If your 3-wood carry and your 5-wood carry are too close, you will end up carrying two clubs for the same shot. In fitting we will check your gapping and either space them properly or choose the one that performs most reliably.
What is the best Krank fairway wood for average golfers?
For many golfers, the 5-wood is the best blend of launch and versatility. If you want a tight-hole tee club, the 3-wood or 3+ can be ideal. If you want a hybrid replacement that lands soft, the 7-wood and 9-wood are often the best starting points.
What should I do next?
- Read the main guide: Krank Drivers UK: The Complete Buyer’s Guide + Fitting Guide
- Book a fitting: Krank fitting at Outtabounds
- Shop the fairway woods: Shop Krank fairway woods