How Golf Clubs Are Made

By Patrick Foley

The basic construction of golf clubs is very simple, but putting the clubs together involves many complex processes. Anyone is interested in club making will be able to do so by learning the parts and carefully following instructions.

Head

The head of a golf iron is usually made from a forging or casting process. Drivers are usually created with a composite metal assembled in a factory. The other processes of making the club are performed after the head is created.

Shaft

The shaft is cut at the tip where it is connected to the club head. It will then be abraded to give it a rough finish.

Ferrule

Some clubs have ferrules, which are metal pieces that go into the hosel, or socket, of the club and up the shaft. These are small pieces and will be specific to certain clubs.

Connect the shaft

The shaft is connected by applying an epoxy to both the shaft and the inside the hosel of the club head. Then the shaft is pushed into the hosel and allowed to set for a day to cure the epoxy before swinging.

Grips

The grip is applied by first using 2-inch grip tape and wrapping the shaft from the top to about 10 inches in length. Then grip solvent is used to wet the tape and allow the grip to slide on. This needs to be done quickly as to get the grip affixed correctly.

Note

Now that the club is complete it should set for one day so all the glues can dry.

About The Author

Patrick Foley is a writer from Phoenix, AZ. He is a sports fanatic and loves football, golf, and track. He has been writing for Golf Link for almost a year. He is a college football player at the University of Pennsylvania. He is enrolled in the Wharton Business School.He has have a wide set of skills in writing and marketing.

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