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2. Shaft (golf) - Wikipedia

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   The shaft is roughly .58 inch/14.7 millimeters in diameter near the grip and between 35 and 48 inches/89–115 cm in length. Shafts weigh between 45 and 150 grams depending on the material and length. Graphite shafts are woven from carbon fiber and are generally lighter in weight than steel shafts. Graphite shafts became popular among amateurs ...

3. Compacted graphite iron - Wikipedia

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   GJV at a magnification of 100:1. Compacted graphite iron (CGI), also known as vermicular graphite iron (GJV, VG, [1] JV [2] or GGV from the German: "Gusseisen mit Vermiculargraphit" [3]) especially in non-English speaking countries, [4] is a metal which is gaining popularity in applications that require either greater strength, or lower weight than cast iron.

4. Wood (golf) - Wikipedia

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   Graphite shafts are usually preferred for woods due to their light weight, which enables users to generate higher clubhead speeds and thus greater distance. The maximum legal length of a shaft by USGA and R&A rules is 48 in (121.9 cm), [2] though some woods used in long drive contests have been made with shaft lengths up to 50 in (127.0 cm) long.

5. Golf club - Wikipedia

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   A golf club is a club used to hit a golf ball in a game of golf.Each club is composed of a shaft with a grip and a club head. Woods are mainly used for long-distance fairway or tee shots; irons, the most versatile class, are used for a variety of shots; hybrids that combine design elements of woods and irons are becoming increasingly popular; putters are used mainly on the green to roll the ...

6. Iron (golf) - Wikipedia

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   Irons in a golf bag. An iron is a type of club used in the sport of golf to propel the ball towards the hole.Irons typically have shorter shafts and smaller clubheads than woods, the head is made of solid iron or steel, and the head's primary feature is a large, flat, angled face, usually scored with grooves.

7. History of golf - Wikipedia

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   The latest golf club technology employs the use of graphite shafts and lightweight titanium heads, which allows the club head to be made much larger than previously possible. The strength of these modern materials also allows the face of the club to be much thinner, which increases the spring-like effect of the club face on the ball ...