The Callaway XR 16 Fairway Wood lie angles run from 58.5°–60°, with the listed heads spanning 58.5° to 60°.
Fairway Wood • Released 2016
XR 16 Fairway lie-angle fingerprint
What stands out about the XR 16 Fairway lie setup?
The XR 16 Fairway runs from 58.5° at the 3W to 59° at the Heavenwood.
The listed data contains 1 flatter step. Because that is unusual, verify those specific heads before ordering or bending.
For dynamic fitting, 5W at 59° is the best central reference.
For this fairway wood, lie is mainly a strike, sole-contact and address-fit variable; face angle and face-to-path still dominate large directional misses.
The supplied specs do not document a user-adjustable lie setting. Check the exact Callaway head before assuming it is adjustable or bendable.
Factory lie angle chart
| Club / head | Lie | Step | Pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3W | 58.5° | — | Starting lie |
| 5W | 59° | +0.5° | Typical step |
| 7W | 59.5° | +0.5° | Typical step |
| 9W | 60° | +0.5° | Typical step |
| Heavenwood | 59° | -1° | Flatter step |
Lie progression visual
Should the Callaway XR 16 Fairway be more upright or flatter?
A more upright fit may help when…
- A fitter confirms the current head fits too flat dynamically
- Another factory build gives better centre contact
A flatter fit may help when…
- A fitter confirms the current head fits too upright dynamically
- Another factory build gives better centre contact
Do not change lie just because…
- You plan to bend a wood / hybrid without model-specific approval
- You have no repeatable strike baseline
Playing length reference
| Club / head | Length |
|---|---|
| 3W | 43.25 in |
Because these heads use different playing lengths, judge dynamic lie with the actual club being fit rather than applying one correction across the family.
Dynamic lie changes with delivery, shaft deflection, playing length and setup. If a Callaway wood or hybrid is adjustable, use only the documented hosel positions for that exact head. For irons, use a qualified club fitter before bending. Visit Callaway Golf.