The degree of a 3 wood can vary depending on the manufacturer and how they classify the loft for their product. The standard or average loft of a 3 wood is 15 degrees, but some golfers play a 3 wood as low as 13 degrees, and others may play a 16 degree or even 17 degree 3 wood. When the loft gets a bit higher, it is more of a 4 wood than a 3 wood. The loft of a fairway wood affects its ball flight, and the higher the loft, the more forgiving it will be. For higher handicap golfers looking for added forgiveness, a 3 wood loft in the 16 degree range is better. However, the 3 wood is not an easy club to hit, especially from the fairway, and it can make sense even for better players to have slightly higher lofts on their 3 wood. The shaft lengths of 3 woods are long, much longer than a 5-wood or 7-wood, so golfers must ensure that their swing speed can handle the length of this club and still allow for straight and accurate golf shots.

In summary, the degree of a 3 wood can vary, but the standard or average loft is 15 degrees. However, some golfers may prefer a 13, 16, or 17 degree 3 wood. When choosing a loft for a 3 wood, golfers must consider the lofts of the other golf clubs in their bag and their swing speed.