A golf club is made up of many different parts. Each of these parts or components, has evolved over time with technology. This article to show you each area of the club and its effect on 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 an iron head and this is also an angled surface with significantly less mass behind it.

2. The Shaft

There are two types of the golf club component known as the shaft. The metallic looking shaft is referred to as a metal shaft and the black looking one is a graphite shaft.

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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