well that was my opinion as a scratch golfer. its got to thick of a face that creates more drag making it tough to cut through taller grass.......laws of physics i suppose. thats my opinion after about 10 mins with it. im sure bdr444 knows more than me since he plays it everyday. the olimars face is so thin and small it cuts right through the roof making it very easy compared to a thicker/taller face fairway wood.