What Materials Are Golf Clubs Made of?

By Patrick Foley

Golf clubs are not normally appreciated for the amount of technology and innovation that go into their production. Golf clubs are made of multiple materials and have multiple components.

Components of a Golf Club

The parts of a golf club are the club head, the shaft and the grip. These components are put together to create every golf club.

Club Head

Club heads are made of light metals that allow for bounce off the club face, as well as keeping the total weight of the club down to increase club head speed. The materials usually used for club heads are titanium, steel, graphite, boron or steel alloys.

Shafts

Shafts are usually made from steel or graphite. Graphite shafts are different composites of graphite and other alloys to allow for different weights and flexes.

Grips

Grips are usually made of rubber. This is because it deals with moisture well and allows for better grip.

Alternatives

Although there are multiple types of materials used in golf clubs, these are the most basic and common materials found in any golf club.

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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