They were lighter than steel and did not rust but in cold weather they became brittle which caused them to brake easily. Around the same time as the Shakespeare Company was developing its version of the graphite shaft, James Flood, an aircraft engineer, was developing his version which was introduced in April 1972 from which the Aldila company was born.Īluminum shafts were somewhat popular for a while in the 1960's to mid 1970's. It was introduced at the PGA Show in 1970. However, it did not catch on with the masses. In 1931, Billy Burke won the US Open. He was the first golfer to win using steel shaft clubs.įrank Thomas of the Shakespeare Sporting Goods Company conceived and created the first graphite shaft in 1969. These designs did not stay around for too long. By 1958, an all fiberglass shaft hadīeen produced. They are suitable for engine components, such as crankshafts and gears. In the 1950's, fiberglass was wrapped around a lightweight metal core. Maraging steels are steels that are known for possessing superior strength and toughness. By the middle of the 1930's, the race between steel and wood was essentially over.įrom the 1930's onward, steel shafts remained dominant, although other materials have been experimented with for the express purpose of trying to reduce shaft weight. The ability to finally produce an incredibly consistent shaft over its wooden counterpart and to eliminate low resistance to torque was the real turning point when the steel manufacturers and golfers were finally convinced on steel shafts. It was not until some advances were made in the raw steel material and new manufacturing processes were developed, enabling the production of a stepped-down shaft, that steel started showing signs of becoming a clear favorite. Manufacturers to help influence golfers to make the transition from hickory to steel. The clubs had steel shafts which were painted tan to give the impression of hickory. In 1930, Spalding released the Bobby Jones signature set of irons. This design helped create different shaft flexes for the golfers' individual needs. This technique allowed them to decrease the outside diameter of the shaft by creating a step-down design which tapered to fit into the club-head. In 1929, True Temper developed the first seamless tapered step-down shaft. In 1924, the first steel shafts were allowed in the US Open, They were allowed in putters only. Andrews in 1929 which helped force a rule change. In 1924, the USGA finally legalized steel shafts, although the R&A continued to ban them until the Prince of Wales used a set at St. In the early 1920's, Apollo, a British fishing rod manufacturer, designed the first real playable steel shaft although it was a closed tube which made for poor and inconstant performance.Īround the same time as Apollo was designing their shaft, an American firm called Bristol Steel in Connecticut developed a seamless tubular shaft which was a huge advancement and became the generally accepted standard. Tungsten toe and shaft tip weights combine with a tiered, dynamic face structure to expand the perimeter weighting while preserving ball speed through greater face deflection for added distance and improved accuracy.The debate between hickory vs steel shafts carried on through the early 1900's up until the 1920's. The hydropearl 2.0 chrome finish repels water to for consistency from all conditions.Ī precision-milled groove pattern allows for tighter spacing and a geometry that results in an average of four extra grooves to reduce fliers in the short irons and preserve spin in the long irons for greater control and consistency. Targeted placement and disbursement of an EVA polymer in precisely controlled amounts in every iron achieves a pleasing impact sound and feel while allowing for maximum face deflection. The strength of the variable-thickness, maraging steel allows for a thinner, more dynamic face structure with an internal sole undercut in the 17-4 stainless steel body to increase flexing to launch shots faster and higher with predictability. All packaged in a compact, players-style design perimeter weighted to elevate forgiveness and deliver long, towering shots. A new ballistic face design that increases speed, distance and control combines with a targeted polymer to provide better feel and sound.
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