919FD FAIRWAY DRIVER

A Superb Fitting Option for More Control on Tight Holes

The 919F/D Fairway Drivers are the answer for players looking for a high COR “mini-driver” or for a tee shot club for use on tight par-4 and par-5 holes for greater control without losing any distance normally achieved with a conventional high COR titanium driver. Wishon’s proprietary bendable hosel allows an extremely wide range in custom fitting specs for loft, lie and face angle.

Features:

  • Designed for the golfer who needs more control off the tee or wishes a much smaller size driver head

  • Thin, variable thickness, high strength steel face for high 0.830 COR for maximum distance

  • Bendable hosel for a wide range of fitting options for lie and face angle, +/-4° from spec

  • Can also be played off the fairway by more skilled players who want every bit of second shot distance on long holes

  • Available in RH in 14°, cosmetically designed to complement the appearance of the 919THI Drivers

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Art Abrahams
1 year ago

Hi Tom,

I’m having an issue with this head that I’d like to ask you about. Is there a way to contact you off forum?

Christher
1 year ago

Hello! Do you still make this club or will you make a new version of it?

Jay
1 year ago

Is there anywhere available to purchase a new or used 11 degree 919 fd? Looking everywhere for one. I have the 950 in 14 degree and would really like to make that 11 degree my driver. Thanks Tom and staff. Love reading all the comments from members that appreciate your work

Jay
1 year ago
Reply to  Tom Wishon

Thank you Tom, appreciate it!

Walter
1 year ago
Reply to  Jay

Hi Jay, I have one that I think I hit a few times that might be willing to sell. But at the moment I’m in between moves so don’t have access to it. Remind me in a few months and we can talk.

Jay
1 year ago
Reply to  Walter

Hi Walter. I would definitely be interested. My email is oellingjay@yahoo.com

Jay
1 year ago

Hi Tom. I have your 950 14.5 3 wood that I enjoy using as a driver. Would I gain much trying out your 919 fd? I’m one of those that really enjoyed the smaller heads and make better contact every time. Thanks

Steve Hoard
1 year ago

Tom, I’m wondering how a fairway driver might contribute to my emerging game. Let me explain. I got two single length woods last week from Ed Ellis, a 4 and 7 at 41.” They have surprised me in their good utility. Previously my 41″ clubs have been hybrids and I haven’t carried woods. The new woods are quickly becoming a go-to thing. Some of this is undoubtedly due to Ed’s custom fitting work. But I’m wondering if the clubhead isn’t part of it. I’d originally planned on settling the new woods into my bag then working with Ed on a… Read more »

Steve Hoard
1 year ago
Reply to  Tom Wishon

Thanks Tom. I’ll consider your thoughts. I got in a little short pitching practice tonight on my home course but warmed up hitting a few balls with single length 5 hybrid, the new single length 7 wood & 4 wood and my existing driver. The new woods are simply fun to hit. There is something about those woods that is unique to my bag. They are absolutely effortless to swing. And unlike my driver and even occasionally my single length irons/hybrids, the woods ball flight is absolutely straight and generally pretty close to the target line. It’s the woods ease… Read more »

Steve Hoard
1 year ago
Reply to  Tom Wishon

Tom, I continue to really enjoy my new single length woods. I wish I could broaden these swings to adjacent club gaps. Although my single length irons are working very well, I have wished for improvement with driver. That’s partly why I’m planning on working with Ed Ellis on driver soon. I’m looking for better location than for distance. I hadn’t considered mounting a conventional 460 cc driver head on a 43″ shaft until you mentioned above. You’re right that shorter is better, at least for me. Since you posted that idea, I’ve experimented off the tee. I’ll hit driver… Read more »

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Nick
2 years ago

Hi Tom, I am just getting back into golf after a several year hiatus and I have been taking some lessons to improve my swing. I have noticed that I am improving with everything except my driver which I have very little consistency with. I get a lot of mishits and straight slices with the driver and overall have zero confidence with it. I have the 739CCG with the black weight in it at 44in length. I have been hitting great shots with the 950HC 4 wood at 41in and 775HS 3 hybrid to the extent that I would rather… Read more »

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Ash
2 years ago
Reply to  Nick

Thank you for the email, it’s good to hear you are enjoying most of your Wishon clubs. The driver is of course the hardest club to be consistent with, plenty of golfers do struggle with the driver as it’s the longest club in the bag with the lowest loft. You have already mentioned most things you can try, the first and easiest would be to try some lead tape, which will give you more head feel. If that doesn’t help, my thoughts would be that the driver may be too long and you may also need more loft. The 919… Read more »

Nick
2 years ago
Reply to  Ash

Hi Doug,

Thanks for the quick reply.

One other thing I was curious about is how much more forgiveness and or distance I might get out of the 919 THI vs the 739 CCG? Right now I have the 11 degree 739 CCG.

Thanks,
Nick

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Ash
2 years ago
Reply to  Nick

The 919 is the best driver head Tom has designed, it’s great for off centre hits, with its high MOI design. So in terms of forgiveness it’s a great option. The 919 should outperform the 739 but distance will be more down to the whole club set up, club length and club loft being two key fitting parameters.

Thanks,
Doug

Alan
2 years ago

Tom, this must be a dumb question from someone who’s been playing 50 years, but given today’s driver technology, why does a smaller clubhead make for a more accurate shot? I understand using a 3-wood for distance control, but isn’t the idea of the large clubhead to reign in more off-center hits? I usually feel more confident teeing off with a 460 cc driver than my 3 wood. The exception is when I absolutely must not miss right; on the other hand, I hook too many 3-wood tee shots. I don’t disbelieve the concept that a 3-wood or the 919… Read more »

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Ash
2 years ago
Reply to  Alan

Hi Alan,

Club length is the key here, a driver playing at 46” needs the larger clubhead to help with off centre hit forgiveness. The smaller head is then generally more accurate as its played at shorter club lenghts.
Club length is a major contributor in helping consistency and accuracy. The longer a club becomes the harder it is to control for the majority of golfers.
I hope this helps.

Best Wishes,
Doug

Rod
2 years ago

Tom, new golfer here. Im 6’2 and have had my EQ1 irons fit at 37.5 with 105g steel shafts. I have a 4 and 5 eq hybrids, also at 37.5 but with black s2s at 95g. Im getting 185-190 yds with the 4 hybrid. i dont use a driver as i cant yet hit one. But i have been trying to use a 43” 3-wood choked an inch with bery low consistency to the point i completely gave up the 3wood and i have been teeing off with the 4hybrid…..when i get the 3 wood right (only 25% of time)… Read more »

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Ash
2 years ago
Reply to  Rod

Hi Rod, Thank you for the email, lets see if we can give you a good option to try off the tee. I would suggest looking at the EQI 3 or 4 wood, these heads have been specially designed to take extra weight to enable Golfers to play them at 40”. This way you also get a little more loft, which makes the ball easier to get away. If the 3 0r 4 works well you could then look at adding a 5 or 7 wood at the same length. I’m sure you will see the benefit in the shorter… Read more »

Art Abrahams
2 years ago

Hi Tom, Just made myself one of these with a white S2S shaft at 43″. I have a 86-90mph swing speed and own 4 titanium drivers, all 410-460cc, 11.5 or 12* at 43.5″. I had my F/D hand picked at 13* and this thing gives me significantly more distance and has doubled my FIR’s (4 rounds so far). My dad, (former single digit HC, now 79y/o) hit it on the range and I have another 13 on the way for him! This thing is a wolf in sheep’s clothing: the smaller size and the understated impact sound causes people to… Read more »

don granger
2 years ago

Hi Tom have had your clubs since 2015 fitted by Mark kohut in palm springs area no longer fitting clubs does the company keep records of fitting or just him..Also have had the 919F/D since then and recently discoved how great it is. now on narrow desert course so started to use it..I am getting within 10 yds of driver distance all plus or minus so averaging the same..never used it much as the lack of ball flight by slower swing. Now at near 80 I have discovered the easiest driver of the T I have ever had. with roll… Read more »

Tom Summerhays
2 years ago
Reply to  don granger

I’ve worked with a few clients in the Las Vegas area. Being in SLC keeps shipping time and cost to a minimum. If you are open working with me I may be able to help.

gregory aziz
2 years ago

Tom

Unfortunately Diamond Golf UK directs me to this site, Wishon Golf.

gregory aziz
2 years ago

Tom

The 919FD adjustable hosel mni driver is appealing to me.
Can I simply purchase the head?

Thanks

ALVARO
3 years ago

G’day Tom, I’m wondering whether it make sense to weakening the loft of this F/D to match the same of the 929 #3 or #4 fairway woods. Understand with a low CoG hitting of the deck would similiar or, because of the face height would struggle even more ??

ALVARO
3 years ago
Reply to  Tom Wishon

Hi Tom, Many thanks for such detailed answer. Actually I was not thinking to bend the hosel by myself but understood from the club specs above that a +/-1° in loft could be an option like a 13° loft for the 919 THI. Btw Im currently hitting the 11° 919 and im amazed with it. cheers!

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ALVARO
3 years ago
Reply to  Tom Wishon

Crystal clear now Tom, my bad I misunderstood the concept. I’ll keep reading, learning and asking if you allow me to. Tks again. Alvaro

Wes Mudd
3 years ago

How does the distance of the 919F/D compare with a Driver? I know we all have different HC’s. I just want to see the performance of this club. My swing is 105 mph and my average drive is 255ish. I have the Black 85 s shaft in my present driver . I am looking for more control without sacrificing too much in distance. Any help would be appreciated.

Wes Mudd
3 years ago
Reply to  Tom Wishon

My biggest concern is I have the EQ1 3 wood with 85s Black shaft at 41 inches and I hit that 210-240 . (Average is 220). I am hoping the F/D will give me 240 or more at a length 42-43.5 . I am thinking of maybe 12*. I just don’t want the F/D driver to have the same distance as my EQ1 3 wood. I will be working with Roy Nix on this . The EQ1 3 wood is simply great. I just want a little more from the F/D. I honestly want it to replace my driver .… Read more »

rob
3 years ago

Hi Tom,
i have seen below your recommendation for tip trimming:
”We’ve always advocated a 0″ tip trim for the F/D,even if it is to be built to 42 or 43″ playing length. It’s been that way ever since we intro’d the model and never had anyone say a negative comment about the shaft installation being done that way.”
Is this still the case? Is this club treated more as a driver than a fairway?
Many thanks
Rob

Steve Hoard
3 years ago

Tom, I’ve been devouring your Youtube videos having finished reading your book The New Search for the Perfect Golf Club. My college friend and I are working locally with Ed of Ed’s Custom Golf to modify our bag makeup. As I understand club technology and my game I’m planning on changing the mix of my clubs to more reliance on hybrids for my longer irons. That’s the first project for me with Ed. I’ll look at my driver solution next and likely take advantage of your insights on driver clubhead loft and the other fitting criteria you recommend. That leaves… Read more »

Steve Hoard
3 years ago
Reply to  Tom Wishon

Tom, Thanks much for your response. It will help me when I begin working with Ed at Ed’s Custom Golf. Yesterday, my college bud just got his driver with Ed’s help after previously getting several Wishon hybrids. My turn now. My swing speed is in the 80’s and I have found benefit from choking down an inch or so on my driver shaft so I believe your advice about shaft lengths. I’m reading another of your books right now (The Search for the Perfect Golf Club) and finding it filled with “ah-ha” moments. Excellent reading and very helpful in improving… Read more »

Steve Hoard
1 year ago
Reply to  Tom Wishon

Tom, I just got two single length fairway woods a 4 and 7 this week with Ed Ellis’ help. They are 41″ length and D2 swing weight with mid-size grips for my arthritic hands. I used them yesterday for on a local course. I’m in love. I hit off tee with the 4 wood on a couple really tricky holes where control is paramount. On these holes, I teed up with driver also for comparison. I was stunned on a couple holes to realize my 4 wood total carry was very close to my 45″ TaylorMade Burner driver. This had… Read more »

Manj S Mahil
3 years ago

How long is the stock shaft for this club…

And would you recommend putting a different shaft in than the one supplied?

I will be going to see Kevin at Custom Golf Stix who put a great shaft intoy taylormade m6 driver but I prefer hittingy 3 wood.

Hemce wanting to use the shaft in this 919FD. I think it’s prob 44 or 44.5 as had it shortened

Manj S Mahil
3 years ago
Reply to  Tom Wishon

Superb Tom and thank you for such a swift and detailed response. Will only be using this off the tee as a Driver replacement for Long Par 4’s so thank you.

Will await seeing Kevin or Damian as both seem to be very very busy atm!

Alan
3 years ago

Hi Tom, To optimize flight and distance with F/D off a tee, is it best to strike on upswing as with regular drivers or swing as a fairway wood? Thank you

Alan Pollet
3 years ago
Reply to  Tom Wishon

Thanks Tom. Was bit frustrated with lower ball flight, wanting to get more carry. Think just experimenting teeing it up a bit more should solve it. Visually want same mid high flight I get with my 12degree driver.
Appreciate all you do, Alan

Jason Barber
3 years ago

Hi Tom,
 
Crazy that I found this site after doing some research. I’ve found that I struggle with large faced drivers and prefer the smaller face woods to drive off the tee. I’m currently hitting a Taylormade Burner 3W 15 degree. I can hit as far or close to a driver. Curious to know why I prefer a smaller club face over a larger face. I have more confidence and I think my clubhead speed improves….

Jason Barber
3 years ago
Reply to  Tom Wishon

Thank you for the poignant response. I think you hit the nail on the head with the shaft length and loft. That’s the real reason and not the size of the head. I love your Finding the Perfect Driver book which sums up the difference beautifully. My club head speed is better than 95 mph but I still get better results with a shorter shaft length and more loft. I am going to get fitted properly for clubs and I know the difference will be monumental.

David
3 years ago

Has anyone had success adapting this club for single length play? I was thinking about cutting it down to 37.5″ to match my single length set and adjusting the lie angle to 60* … bad idea or worth a shot? I have a launch monitor to experiment with and was thrilled at my hybrid single length numbers. Would be neat to complete the set. Thanks!

David
3 years ago
Reply to  Tom Wishon

Wow thanks for the reply, Tom. That saves me from a failed experiment. I’ll stick to my day job! I’ll try the new EQ1-NX fairway woods at the 40″-41″ length. Appreciate all that you do for the game. I just got your new bladed single length wedges and am excited to try them out this weekend.

Paul H
4 years ago

I’ve just managed to pick up an F/D to compliment my 929HS 7 wood (and hopefully a 5w soon to sit between them), it’s 43/5 inches and looking to remove half inch, where in the UK can I purchase the little weights that sit in the sole port?

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Ash
4 years ago
Reply to  Paul H

Hi Paul,

Your best bet for the weight plus required is to use our Find a Clubfitter tool to find your nearest Wishon stockist/fitter in the UK.

Otherwise, if you’re a clubfitter yourself, you can apply for a Wishon account here.

Best Wishes,
Ash

Jerry Markham
4 years ago
Reply to  Paul H

Hi Tom Hope you do not mind me injecting at this point? I have had your ‘919FD 14deg’ made up for me by Nathan at St. Andrews Golf Company (Scotland) And I have to say it is superb, great design, ideal head size, hot face! Playing Lvene Links it gets used a lot on the tight links fairways where accuracy is at a premium. Nathan made it up to 43″ (3 wood length?) with a Modulus S80 Stiff Shaft (their own brand) but I believe it is a tad too light it measures C9-D0…. My other clubs are: DRIVER: Srixon… Read more »

Jerry Markham
3 years ago
Reply to  Tom Wishon

Hi Tom, firstly my sincere apologies and ignorance for not responding sooner, especially after you had taken time to reply. I am sure Leven is the same as it was when you visited, the Club is celebrating it’s 200 year anniversary this year, albeit curtailed by the Covid situation? I have played Lundin Links, very nice course, but I feel Leven is a tougher links, although the members a Lundin will argue that point I am sure! We a truly blessed in Fife with some of the most iconic golf courses in the world. Although I live and my business… Read more »

Jerry Markham
3 years ago
Reply to  Tom Wishon

Hi Tom Thank you for the reply. Hopefully I may get the chance to meet you then! I understand your passion, as a Graphic Artist by trade who then moved into print and lately Letterpress Print on a 1971 Heidelberg Press, I always enjoy the Design to press stage, looking at how we can get the best product…. One question: Your older 717CLC Adjustable Driver? I have an occasional tendency to cut across the ball, usually when my back is stiff or sore, so the facility to easily adjust from fade to draw is a big bonus (not on course… Read more »

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Jerry Markham
3 years ago
Reply to  Tom Wishon

Hi Tom Thank you again for the technical advise very useful. Yes, the 715 was a different but I still think it has some relevance today. At least I hope so, I do like the sub-400 head and overall weight and look, not sure what internal weight it is coming with assume standard at 30grams? but will work it out now with your advice. Only looking for a marginal weight movement. Nathan tested my swing and my path is slightly in-to-in, +2-2.3deg Angle of attack, 1.43-1.46 Smash Factor so not bad, Driver Speed 93mph 5 iron 76mph. Overall consistent swing… Read more »

Jerry
3 years ago
Reply to  Tom Wishon

Hi Tom Just a quick note to update you on the 715 I had Nathan at St. Andrews build for me. Miyasaki Black 7S which I thought would be too ‘tip stiff’ but not 🙂 44.5″ Golf Pride MMC Grip. Weight set to High-Draw AND IT WORKS! Delighted with the weight, feel, sound and consistency… and I like the smaller 400cc head. Starting pulling a bit, bordering on a draw! big change from a Push/Slice. Also acquired a 919Thi 11deg with S2S Red Reg 11deg. According to you website, the ‘SRS Red’ should fit my swing, will try and see… Read more »

Jerry Markham
3 years ago
Reply to  Tom Wishon

Hi Tom Yes I do get more satisfaction in researching and working out the combinations, some are a surprise, like fitting the Miyasaki Black 7S which is stiff tipped, mid flexas I was concerned the flight would be too low, but not, sure the 715 is helping. Set to Draw but think I’ll have to put it back to straight soon, as I’m finding the left side of the fairways again! Took your advice and purchase a 929HS 21deg #7 Wood as I felt the additional loft would help. Fitted the same shaft as my 919FD, Fujikura S60, will see… Read more »

Jerry Markham
3 years ago
Reply to  Tom Wishon

Hi Tome Just a quick note to say I received my 715 Head and have built it up, just waiting for it to harden off (24 hour Epoxy) Total Weight 340grams, D3.8 Swingweight (same as my Hyrid’s & #4 Wood) Miysaki Black 7S Stiff at 44.50″ 80grams Golf Pride MMC Grip (50grams) Head was brand new still in the original packing and with teh wrench! Fitted with a 35gram weight, set to ‘High’ so I have adjusted to one notch left to ‘Draw’ as well. See what you mean by the nut, was very careful, the seal is identical to… Read more »

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Paul H
4 years ago
Reply to  Jerry Markham

Turns out it already has a weight installed, I got it used with a Novatech Vega shaft, shortening it from 43.5 to 43 inches resulted in a D2 swing weight and have to say it’s superb, boring ball flight, carry is superb and it’s easier to control than driver without significant distance loss, has to be the best mini I’ve hit so far having had Cally mini 1.5, SLDR mini, Aeroburner mini and Ping rapture mini.

Alan
4 years ago

Does the F/D come in the black oxide finish?

Alan
4 years ago
Reply to  Alan

Hi Tom, Thanks for quick response, always enjoy and learn from your answers. Have and use the F/D regularly and it does help minimize those directionally challenged shots, just love black oxide look. Am 69, mid hcp, driver swing speed low 90s, use an older 12 degree (other mfg) driver that gives decent flight character when struck well. Shaft length around 44”. Do prefer smaller head size. Would Shapr in 11 degree be worth a look and a good fit? Beginning to read chatter about return to slightly lower lofts to get rollout benefit. Thanks again, Happy, Healthy 2020,
Alan

Rich
4 years ago

I’ve been thinking about getting the 919 F/D as my driver replacement. Would getting the 919F/D (11 or 12*) in a very short length such as 39″ or 40″ be feasible / recommended ? The reason I ask is because I play a 775HS 3 hybrid (21*) .5 deg open at a 39″ length with a Wishon S2S Red S (D4 SW) off the tee box. I usually hit it 225-230 yards on average and very accurate with a high percentage of fairways hit, but even my misses are usually just on the right off the fairway. I benched my… Read more »

Rich
4 years ago
Reply to  Tom Wishon

Tom, I appreciate your response. From reading your blog over the years, I had a general sense that there is a limit to how short I could get the club. However you gave me a couple of ideas to try as far as length of the club. I also went to the range with a radar device (MLM) and confirmed that at a hybrid length, I wouldn’t have enough speed for that short of a club. At a 39″ length for my 3H the average clubhead speed (15 swings) was 96.8mph; while for my 44.5″ Driver it was 106.6 mph.… Read more »

Tom Summerhays
4 years ago
Reply to  Rich

If I can jump in here to make an observation of the White shaft in your driver and the Red shaft in your hybrid are quite different animals. You describe control with your hybrid and being offline with the driver. Give the Red shaft a go in the driver

Rich
4 years ago
Reply to  Tom Summerhays

Tom Good observation. I was fitted for both, my hybrids and driver….so I ignore the reason for the different shafts. Perhaps I am “gentler” with my driver swing in the transition from the top to the downswing, whereas I play my hybrids more like my irons which is a bit more violently. In going back to my measurements I also realized the swing weights are very different as follows: 919 THI Driver – C9 – S2S White S; no tip trim 775HS hybrids – D4 – S2S Red S Perhaps I should get refitted and see if my swing characteristics… Read more »

Rich
4 years ago
Reply to  Tom Summerhays

I had to come back and say you were right about the white shaft not being a good fit for me. I’m absolutely confused why I was put into this shaft as I was fitted for it in 2013. I’m wondering if the “fitting papers” were mixed up with another customer and I ended up with the wrong shaft. However, at Tom’s recommendation I visited a local fitter in Tucson (Rick Grinstead) who diagnosed and had me test a couple of shafts and had me hitting the driver straight/ with a slight draw a little over 270 yards carry (Late… Read more »

Rich
4 years ago
Reply to  Tom Wishon

Tom,

Absolutely, I can’t thank you enough for recommending Rick to me. He was an absolute pleasure to work with and his knowledge of fitting ultimately translated into being able to put the 919 THI driver back in my bag for play. I will be going back to him as soon as the Sterling iron replacements are released to get fitted and order a set.

Thanks again!
Rich

4 years ago

Hi Tom I have a older white 919D with the longer hosel, assuming it’s bendable for lie and face angle. As you have stated many fitters don’t have the machine to do that. Would it be best to send it to Diamond with or without shaft in it? Live in Albuquerque, you don’t buy chance have one in Durango as I could drive up there since I bought it there? I also want to reshaft it with a 43-43 1/2” shaft with more control. It’s your stellar inerflexx. 2S2 White 43” to whippy. I hit my 929 and 515 fairways… Read more »

Dan
4 years ago

Hi Tom, I had a couple of questions regarding this driver head (919F/D) when compared against a 460cc driver (EG 919 THI) and was hoping you might be able to help. By having a smaller head size, I understand that this might give a potential advantage for good players that are capable of playing this size head from good lies on the fairway. The additional COR and potentially lower loft of this head in comparison to a 3-wood might see a distance gain in these kind of scenarios, that aid in reaching the green in 2 shots on a PAR… Read more »

Tom Wishon
4 years ago
Reply to  Dan

DAN Not at all contentious, these are all good questions for sure and I enjoy having the chance to respond. The 919F/D is a specialty design that has a handful of small things that it can do over a normal large volume driver, but one big thing it can’t. It’s primary use is as a club to use off the tee on tight holes that otherwise would require a driver. The F/D headweight means you won’t build this to a length any longer than 43.5 with 43 being what most would do. With our knowledge of high strength alloys and… Read more »