How Graphite Shaft Golf Cubs Are Made

Graphite shafts allow golfers to hit their golf ball further than steel clubs. Hence, using such graphite clubs would be very useful to those players who have a high-handicap on the golf course. When compared to the traditional steel clubs, clubs with graphite shafts are much lighter and stronger and so the golfer would be able to achieve greater accuracy and distance on his shot.

By using graphite shaft golf clubs, a golfer is able to get at least 20 yards more on a golf ball than would be possible with a steel shaft. Lately graphite shaft golf clubs have been gaining more popularity over traditional steel clubs as these shafts can be extended to suit the needs of the golfer. Such graphite shaft golf clubs are also known for their flexibility and lightness. So if one’s strokes contain very little power, a graphite club would be their best choice as these clubs are much more flexible. Graphite is also better in softening the vibrations of the shaft after hitting the ball.

Although such graphite clubs are quite comfortable to use, the actual process involved in their designing is not so. Graphite shafts are made by using a special resin to hold together successive layers of graphite fibers. This resin is called a binder material. These graphite cum resin sheets are referred to as `pre- preg’. There are different varying strengths and stiffness values of the graphite sheets that are used to make this pre-preg. This modulus i.e. the different strength and stiffness values, allow the shaft designer greater creativity when creating the shaft. In other words, the torque degrees and length can be adjusted significantly so as to aid performance.

These pre-preg sheets of graphite and resin are tightly wrapped around a steel rod. This steel rod is also referred to as `mandrel’ and forms the base of the shaft. The thicker the core and diameter of the mandrel, the thicker will be the graphite shaft. The combined strength and diameter of the rod along with the wrapped around layers of graphite sheet determines the stiffness and weight of the shaft.

To increase the weight and stiffness of such graphite shaft golf clubs, the designer simply has to add more layers of graphite to the mandrel. Another way through which more stiffness can also be attained is by using stiffer pre-preg sheets. Stiffer and stronger pre-preg sheets allow the walls of the shaft to be thin, but still to have enough stiffness.

Once the layers of pre-preg graphite material have been tightly wrapped around the mandrel, a very thin sheet of cellophane is also added to the mandrel to hold all the pre-preg layers in place. Using special heat ovens, these shafts are put inside and allowed to melt. In other words, all the pre-preg sheets start to slowly fuse together. After the baking process has finished, the shaft is carefully removed from the oven. The cellophane is removed and the rough edges of the shaft get smoothened and finally the graphite shaft golf clubs are painted in the desired colors.

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