7 May 2009
A Outline of Different Golf Club Components
Posted by Paul J James under: Golf .
A golf club is made up of many golf club components and each one is an advancement of modern science that has changed the game for the better. Here is the outline of the different types and some short information on how it effects the game.
1. The Club Head
The head of the golf club is the area at the bottom of the club. This is the surface that contacts with the ball and passes the motion of the player's swing into the energy and lift into the ball. The wooden head is very large and can seem odd shaped. It is largely designed for maximum power and distance.
The golf club head is the component that makes contact with the ball. It has a large flat surface which is the area the ball is expected to contact on, and often has a large wooden area behind the shaft. The other kind of head is the iron and has a more angled area, but is a thing solid piece of metal designed to lift the ball.
2. The Shaft
There are two types of the golf club component known as the shaft. The metallic looking shaft is referred to as a metal shaft and the black looking one is a graphite shaft.
The metal shaft is heavier and designed to be very stiff. Some players prefer this they believe it gives the player more control over the swing. The graphite shaft moves more than the metal design allows during the swing and this can give some golfers more distance on their shots. Some players also believe it gives more accuracy from the Tee.
There are normally more metal shafts than graphite shafts available but as technology changes more and more players move to this newer more flexible alternative.over their swing.
3. The Golf club Grip
At the top of the shaft where you hand on to the club, has a grip. The grip has not changed for many years. It has traditionally been a simple rubber grip pieced with small holes to allow it to breath.
Very little focus has been placed on the part of the club, but in recent years, a thicker stronger grip is becoming available. With any grip, as soon as it becomes worn smooth it needs to be replaced to ensure you have a good hold on the club, for safety.
The golf components are simple overall. At the same time advances in technology and design for those who have a passion for the game, will bring need materials and design versions to be tested by the pros and hopefully result in an improved more enjoyable game.
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