Golf club head and golf ball sweet spot; why they are important?

Golf club head is where all the energy of the swing is transferred to the golf ball and the ideal place to hit the ball is the “golf ball sweet spot" which is in the middle of the club face. Next to note are the type of golf club head for your golf club set and the size of golf ball sweet spot that matches your playability level – high or low handicapper or somewhat in between.

Type of golf club head that matches your playability level and probably, your budget;

• For the expert - forged blade is more difficult to use than other types of golf club head, as they offer little or no forgiveness for a strike anywhere other than the sweet spot. On the other hand, the blade offers professional player ultimate playability and control; the golfer can move the ball around in the air, left to right, high or low with great accuracy and feel.
   
• For the beginners - cavity backed golf club head are designed to be more forgiving, making the game easier for the amateur player. Off-center strikes will travel straighter and longer, achieve by having the weight taken from the back of the head and placed around the perimeter.
   
• Cavity backed club have lower center of gravity and produce a higher launch angle which allows the ball to get airborne more easily. When a shot is hit from, the golf club head remains more stable and does not twist. This makes hitting long irons considerably easier and less daunting for the higher handicapper.
   
• Clubs that have a forged golf club head are more expensive and are designed for the lower handicap amateur and the professional. Top level of golfer which relies on distances being accurate to the meter, the forged head provides a consistency of distance unrivalled by other materials.
   
• Cast golf club head are less expensive than forged head, offer greater ease of use and are more durable. Being harder than forged club head, it reduces the risk of damaging from chipping and therefore, it is better option for the higher handicapper.

Golf ball sweet spot

The larger the golf club head "sweet spot", the more forgiving the club but will not be able to hit that ball far.

• Beginners and high handicappers often choose the golf club head with large “sweet spot” with a volume of up to 460 cc and usually for practice on the driving range to gain self-confidence. This big one is harder to control and will not be able to hit the ball far.
   
• For experienced low handicap golfer who wants maximum distance, a smaller golf club head with a smaller sweet spot of 155 cc is the best solution but it requires full control of the club.
   
• For average golf handicappers who want to improve their game and cut off strokes, the golf club head should be between the high and low handicapper with a “sweet spot” volume of 200 cc.

Golf club head new space age material is Titanium and is used for both iron and wood. In IRONS, its light weight allows the manufacturer to increase the size of the club head and thus, the golf ball sweet spot. In WOODS, titanium is so strong that manufacturers can thin the club-face wall that increases significantly the speed and in driving distances.

Other golf club head materials are:

• Stainless steel, range from reasonable quality to some of the best in production which offers durability and playability. Both forged head and cast head are most often made of quality stainless steel.
   
• Alloys are cheaper but often of poorer quality and lack the durability of the steel heads.
   
• Golf club head using Beryllium, Copper & Nickel are usually of a high quality and therefore expensive.

Ultimately, the quality of the golfer with the right golf club head, using it well and become more proficient is still important which may put you into the competitive playing field.

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