Club terms

Terms related to golf clubs

  1. Driver - a long-bodied club with a low loft, used to hit the ball long distances
  2. Iron - a club with a thin, angled face and a medium to high loft, used to hit the ball a shorter distance with precision
  3. Wedge - a club with a high loft, used to hit the ball a short distance with high trajectory
  4. Putter - a club with a flat face, used to hit the ball on the green
  5. Wood - a club with a large, round head and a low loft, used to hit the ball long distances
  6. Hybrid - a club with characteristics of both a wood and an iron, used to replace longer irons
  7. Cavity back - a club with a hollowed out back, designed to increase forgiveness on off-center hits
  8. Blade - a club with a small, thin head, typically preferred by skilled players for its precise control
  9. Shaft - the long, narrow part of the club that connects the head to the grip
  10. Grip - the part of the club that is held in the hand, used to control the club during a swing
  11. Loft - the angle of the clubface relative to the ground, which determines the height of the ball's trajectory
  12. Lie - the angle at which the clubhead sits on the shaft, which determines the position of the ball relative to the feet
  13. Face - the front of the clubhead, which comes into contact with the ball during a swing
  14. Sole - the bottom of the clubhead, which touches the ground during a swing
  15. Sweet spot - the part of the clubface that produces the most optimal ball flight and distance when hit
  16. Clubhead - the part of the club that contains the face and connects to the shaft
  17. Clubface - the front part of the clubhead, which comes into contact with the ball during a swing
  18. Club length - the overall length of the club, which can affect the distance and accuracy of a shot
  19. Club weight - the weight of the clubhead, which can affect the speed and control of a swing
  20. Clubhead speed - the speed at which the clubhead is moving through the hitting area during a swing
  21. Offset - the distance between the leading edge of the clubface and the shaft, which can affect the timing of a swing
  22. Fitting - the process of determining the optimal club specifications for a golfer based on their unique swing characteristics
  23. Grip size - the diameter of the grip, which can affect the comfort and control of a swing
  24. Shaft flex - the amount of bend in the shaft during a swing, which can affect the distance and accuracy of a shot
  25. Shaft material - the type of material used to construct the shaft, which can affect the feel and performance of a club
  26. Clubhead design - the shape and features of the clubhead, which can affect the distance and forgiveness of a shot
  27. Clubhead weight - the weight of the clubhead, which can affect the speed and control of a swing
  28. Lie angle - the angle at which the clubhead sits on the shaft, which determines the position of the ball relative to the feet
  29. Grip style - the design and pattern of the grip, which can affect the comfort and control of a swing
  30. Shaft length - the overall length of the shaft, which can affect the distance and accuracy of a shot