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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 surface that hits the ball is called the striking area and in the middle of that is usually called the “sweet spot.” The more angle the striking area has the higher the ball will go. Woods are usually designed for low level shots and the irons are for high more controlled shots.

The other kind of club head is called the iron and has an angled surface with significantly less size behind it. The iron has more control and projects ball without the hieght of the wood. There are also combinations of both clubs called hybrids that are a mix of the iron and wood

2. The Shaft

There are two versions of the component the golf club shaft. The older style, for traditional version, known as the metal and the newer, normally more flexible black version, which is the graphite design.

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 is traditionally more metal shafts based clubs than graphite versions available, out there. As the advances in technology lower the costs, and players try the graphite shaft it becomes and more popular. I think we can see less metal versions in the future.

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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