What are Golf Club Components?

    Golf club components are the individual pieces of a golf club that make a completed club when assembled. The main golf club components are club heads, grips and shafts; however, such components as ferules, shims and other parts are necessary for some club assembly. Golf club components are assembled using a variety of tools and adhesives. Anyone can assemble a golf club, but it takes skill and practice to became an expert club maker.

Where can you Find Golf Club Components?

    Golf club components are mainly available from online retailers and through mail-order catalogs. The main three suppliers of golf club components are GolfWorks, Golfsmith and Dynacraft, which was purchased by Hireko (The Professional Clubmakers' Society). Those and other companies offer a wide range of club heads, grips and shafts. You can mix and match materials and sizes to make a club that fits almost any specification.
    If you aren't looking to buy separate components to assemble yourself, but would rather find custom made clubs assembled to fit your specifications, you should search for professional club makers in your area. They can create clubs from scratch to fit your exact requirements. The professional club maker search on the Professional Clubmakers' Society's Web site can help you find a club maker in your area (www.proclubmakers.org).

What are the Benefits of Golf Club Components?

High Quality Parts: If you are worried that individually sold golf club components aren't as high of quality as the parts of fully assembled name-brand clubs, don't worry. The big brand name companies get their parts from the same manufacturers as the component suppliers (The Professional Clubmakers' Society). The difference is that the component suppliers often demand tighter tolerances because they know custom club makers will return any products that don't meet their specific requirements (The Professional Clubmakers' Society).

Cost Less Than Preassembled Clubs: Because the price of golf club components doesn't include assembly labor or marketing campaigns, you save a lot of money. For example, you can assemble as set of eight high quality irons for $124.40, while preassembled clubs from well-known companies can cost well over $800 (Hireko Golf). It's for you to decide whether the high price tag buys you more performance.

Personalize Your Clubs: When you're looking for golf clubs, you usually only have a few options. But when you are buying golf club components, you can build clubs to fit your exact specifications (The Professional Clubmakers' Society). Everything is customizable, from loft and lie to flex and swing weight. If you want it, you can make it. After all, the pros shouldn't be the only ones with custom tailored equipment. With golf club components, you can have clubs tailored to fit, too.

    If you want high quality clubs for low prices that are custom tailored to your specifications, golf club components are the way to go. With a little practice and a few tools, you can assemble golf club components into the perfect set of clubs for your swing. Or if you don't have a do-it-yourself bone in your body, you can find a custom club maker who can assemble your dream set for you. When it comes to golf club components, everything is made to order.