Jean-Baptiste JB701FW Fairway Wood, IP Blue

A fairway wood built around control, from a brand that tests on the course.

Jean-Baptiste is a small Japanese golf brand that judges its clubs by results on the course, not by numbers on a desk. The JB701FW comes from the 2016 JB701 line and suits intermediate players looking for a mid-trajectory flight.

The line was developed around a simple idea. Short woods shouldn't launch so high that distance and spin become unpredictable, and they should hold their line in the wind. The sole is designed to cut through the turf cleanly and handle a range of lies. The IP Blue finish makes it stand out from the usual black and chrome woods. It's discontinued, so stock is limited.