A swing and a miss.............literally, if you swing too hard. Ask me how I know. My confidence with fairway woods is at an all time low after this winter. I detest hitting off such tight grass. That really does prove, at least in my mind, that you are supposed to hit down on the ball slightly, perhaps even take a small divot. I have no problem hitting down and thru on plush fairways. I believe the fear of tight lies for me developed from years of hitting off driving range mats. Glad I have such a plush mat at home. Now if I can just find the time to use it.......