Tour pros experience metal fatigue in woods, affecting performance

Stuart Franklin discusses the issue of metalwood fatigue, particularly in high-speed golfers like Ryan Fox, who recently experienced a caved-in 3-wood face. While this is not common, it highlights that professional players can encounter metal fatigue, resulting in cracked or nonconforming clubfaces. The durability of metalwoods is significantly impacted by daily use and practice. For average golfers with swing speeds below 110 mph, the likelihood of facing similar issues is low. Franklin reassures that most players will replace their woods before facing failure.

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