The Science of Golf
Golf club heads are made of wood, stainless steel, zinc, aluminum, ceramic, titanium, bi-metals, tri-metals, liquid metals, nickel, copper, beryllium and bronze. They all promise longer shots and lower scores. But it doesn't matter what the head is made of, but how it is designed that will help your game.
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METALS |
PROPERTIES that make it good for golf club heads |
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Nickel |
Very hard, does not corrode easily |
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Aluminum |
Very strong when used with other metals |
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Copper |
Very dense, adds weight to a club head |
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Beryllium |
Very lightweight, hard metal |
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Titanium |
Strong, lightweight, resists corrosion |
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Stainless Steel |
They are alloy (combination) steels - nickel, iron, chromium, carbon manganese and silicon. Resists corrosion, strong |
If you would like to know how a golf club is made,
click here for a link to Junior Golf Magazine's web site. There are some really neat pictures and explanations showing how golf clubs are made.
If you like to know how golf balls are made,
click here for a link to Titleist, one of the most popular manufacturers.
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