Club Spotlight: S-YARD GT Fairway Wood 5W 19° R2 (Acquired in Japan)

10月 13, 2025

Club Spotlight: S-YARD GT Fairway Wood 5W 19° R2 (Acquired in Japan)

The S-YARD GT Fairway Wood 5W 19° R2 is a model released by the Japanese golf brand S-YARD.

This club is specifically characterized by its design focused on maximizing both distance performance and ease of use (forgiveness).

Key Features of the S-YARD GT Fairway Wood

1. Notable Technology and Materials

The S-YARD GT Fairway Wood adopted what was considered an advanced structure at the time of its release.

Full Titanium Head and Forged Cup Face:

It features a Full Titanium structure, similar to their driver (the 3W had a large 185cc head).
The face uses a highly resilient Forged Titanium Cup Face to increase ball speed and maximize distance.

Lowered Center of Gravity (CG): The combination of a lightweight titanium crown and strategically placed Tungsten Weights inside the head creates a low-CG design, making it easier to launch the ball high and long.
Sigma (Σ) Sole Design: The specialized "Sigma (Σ)" motif on the sole is designed to reduce ground contact area. This greatly improves the club's turf interaction (or "bunker escape" ability), especially from the rough.

2. Club Specifications (5W 19° R2)

The specific settings of this model were geared towards promoting forgiveness and an easy launch.

Specification	Detail	Notes
Club Number	5W	Standard fairway wood designation.
Loft	19°	A setting that promotes a high launch angle and easy carry distance.
Shaft	Original Carbon Shaft	Designed with 4-axis sheeting to resist twisting and maximize the spring effect (whip).
Flex	R2	This is a softer-than-average Regular (R) flex. In S-YARD's flex labeling, the progression is S1 → S2 → R1 → R2 (softest), making it ideal for golfers with slower swing speeds.

🎯 Summary: Who This Club Is For

The combination of the Titanium Head for distance, the soft R2 shaft, and the forgiving sole means the S-YARD GT Fairway Wood 5W 19° R2 was an excellent club for the following types of golfers:

Golfers who want to maximize distance with their fairway wood but may not have high swing speed.
Golfers seeking a club that is easy to launch and highly forgiving on mis-hits.
This model is particularly well-suited for senior or power-limited golfers.