Baffy

Baffy
A lofted wooden club developed from the baffling-spoon no longer in use Also the alternate name given to the wood
Bail out ...

Baffy: Another name for a 4 wood or a small-headed high lofted wood.

baffy
A small headed, steeply lofted wooden club, no longer in use, which was developed from the baffing spoon. The modern equivalent would be the number four wood.
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Baffy - A term used in the 1800's for a 5 wood. A lofted wooden club developed from the baffling-spoon.
Bail Out - To avoid trouble purposely, such as a water hazard, by hitting the ball to a safe area.

baffing spoon (also "baffie, baffy") archaic term for an approach wood or lofted wood
Example: She knocked it stiff with a baffing spoon/baffie/baffy.

See also: Water, Hit, Face, Hole, Deep