golf-club head
Definition
Noun: 1. The striking part of a golf club: This is the component of a golf club, typically made of metal or wood, that is designed to make contact with the ball. Its shape, material, and angle (loft) are crucial for determining the distance, trajectory, and spin of the shot.
Usage
The term "golf-club head" is used to specify the part of the equipment that directly interacts with the golf ball. It is often discussed in contexts of equipment technology, swing mechanics, and club fitting. * The weight distribution in the golf-club head affects the forgiveness of the shot. * He cleaned the dirt from the face of his golf-club head. * Modern drivers have very large golf-club heads made of titanium.
Advanced Usage
- Technical Specifications: In advanced discussions, the "golf-club head" is analyzed by its characteristics, such as loft angle, center of gravity (CG), moment of inertia (MOI), and face material (e.g., forged steel, maraging steel).
- Club fitters adjust the golf-club head loft to optimize the player's launch angle.
Variants and Related Words
- Clubhead: A common, closed compound variant of "golf-club head".
- The clubhead speed is a key factor in driving distance.
- Driver head / Putter head / Iron head: Specific terms for the heads of different types of golf clubs.
- The new putter head has a high-MOI design for stability.
Synonyms
- Striking head: A more general term for the impacting part of a sports implement.
- Club face: Specifically refers to the front, grooved surface of the head that contacts the ball, though it is a part of the head, not the entire head.
Related Phrases
- To change/swap heads: Refers to the act of replacing the head on a golf club shaft.
- He decided to change the head on his 7-iron.
- Head cover: A protective sheath placed over the golf-club head, especially for woods and putters, when not in use.
- Always use your head cover to protect your investment.
Noun
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(golf) the head of the club which strikes the ball