A lot goes into the design and build of a high quality golf club. What goes into the process of making one of our trusty clubs? Read on for more.
Golf clubs can be made of many different kinds of materials, such as wood, metal or plastic. The shaft of a golf club is generally made from steel or titanium, but can also be made with aluminum or epoxy. The head of a golf club is typically made from steel or titanium as well, but some club heads still use real wood. The process for making golf clubs varies according to manufacturer, but all use either machine-tools or hand-tools to craft a quality club.
First, a tree needs to be formed for the club head, and this is done with hot wax poured into a die mold the size and shape of the club head. When this is finished, the die is opened and the wax is taken out, and the process repeats itself. Several of the wax patterns inside of the die are attached to a column to make a tree, which is then submerged in a solution of chemicals and gelling compounds and set aside to harden.
Once the die mold of the club head is hardened, it’s heated to extreme temperatures to melt the wax, which then runs out of the mold until the residue dissipates. The mold is then turned inside-out, and hot, melted steel (or whatever material is preferred) is poured in and allowed to harden. Once cooled, the mold is broken off the tree and ready to be sanded and finished.
Next, the shaft is made by pouring molten metal through tubing until the desired shape and length is formed. It’s then attached to the club head by either pins inserted through the socket on the head and the shaft, or by adhesive bonding the two together. A rubber grip is then molded around the other end of the shaft, and logos applied, if necessary.
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