What do I need to know about golf club heads?

That's a question many golfers don't ask, but it's something we should all ask when buying any club. Why? There are a lot of cheap and nasty clubs made from inferior materials and it's important to know the difference between them and premium quality clubs. The list below will help you make an informed decision.

How to spot the best clubs:

Beginner woods: Aluminum, Titanium alloys ·

Good woods: HST Aluminum ·

Better woods: 17-4ph stainless steel, 431 stainless steel (generally used in fairway woods and hybrid/rescue clubs)·

Best woods: Titanium (usually in drivers only), maraging metal, bi-metal, tungsten insert

Beginner irons: Zinc ·

Better irons: 431 stainless steel

Best irons: 17-4ph stainless steel, bi-metal, tungsten insert, carbon steel

Putters: material choices are immaterial. The shape, weighting and type of inserts generally override materials in your decision.