It's generally better to keep all of your clubs the same flex to maintain consistency and performance. Mixing ladies clubs with stiffer or heavier shafts can make your swing feel inconsistent and reduce accuracy.

The main differences between men and ladies fairway woods are shaft length, weight and flex. Ladies fairway woods typically have shorter, lighter and more flexible shafts to help golfers with slower swing speeds generate more clubhead speed. Men's however are generally longer, heavier and more suited to faster swing speeds. Ladies fairway woods do sometimes have a higher loft to men's, a ladies 5 wood may be 21º which is the equivalent of a men's 7 wood.

Not at all, the same way that some men may benefit to the lighter shafts ladies flex provide, faster swinging ladies will benefit more from using a men's senior/regular or stiff flex shaft. It's all to do with swing speed, not gender.

The main difference is loft and distance. A 3-wood typically has a loft of 13–16 degrees and is used for maximum distance off the tee or from the fairway. A 5-wood offers more loft (17–19 degrees) and is easier to hit, making it versatile for various situations. A 7-wood has even more loft (20–22 degrees), providing higher launch and softer landing, perfect for longer approach shots. Higher-lofted woods are generally more forgiving and easier to control, but of course offer less distance.

Yes, used fairway woods are an excellent choice for beginners. They allow new golfers to access quality clubs from premium brands without the high cost of buying new ones. Higher-lofted woods like 5-woods and 7-woods are particularly forgiving and easier to hit, helping beginners build confidence as they learn the game.

A 9 wood is a very high lofted fairway wood. Typically around 24º of loft they are designed to make the ball launch high and be able to stop on the green from long approach shots. It's a very versatile clubs that can be used from tee, fairway or rough but it is also rather uncommon so they're quite hard to find.