Material Sciences: Golf Club

The most important part of the golf club is the grip, as it is the only point of contact with the golfer. Grips are typically “made of rubber or leather with an assortment of small holes, grooves or ridges. All of these qualities are designed to make it easier for the golfer to hold onto the club without making the grip so large that it will run afoul of the rules” (Franklin, 1998). The grip of the club examined in this instance was made of a hard rubber. While it is difficult to ascertain the rubber type used it most closely resembles a “special” rubber, Koroseal. Koroseal is type of synthetic rubber which “when not subjected to high temperatures, it is more resistant to abrasion than natural rubber or leather” (Lewin, 1997).

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