Understanding Different Golf Club Components

Beginner golfers tend to think of a golf club as just a head attached to a handle. In reality, many different golf club components comprise a typical club, and we'll explain a few of the main parts in this post.

The three basic parts of a club are the grip, the shaft, and the head. The grip is found at the top of the club and is where the player places his/her hands. Clubs today come with a wide variety of grip materials to accommodate the preferences of the player.

The next component is the shaft, or the area that connects the grip to the head of the club. Most shafts are made out of graphite or steel. The shaft material will determine how flexible it is.

The bottom portion of the club that actually hits the ball is called the club head. Heads will vary in size and shape considerably depending on the type of club (e.g., putter, driver, iron, etc.).