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Delve into the production process of golf putters, exploring the materials used, popular brands such as Callaway and TaylorMade, and major manufacturers like Dick's Sporting Goods and Walmart. Discover the distribution chain of putters from manufacturers to retail stores.
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How is a Golf Putter Made? By Jack Sullivan
Heads are made from same materials as irons and wedges. • chrome-plated steel, stainless steel, titanium, tungsten, beryllium nickel, beryllium copper, or combinations of these metals • But also contain softer materials the irons don’t have. • aluminum or bronze • due to slower velocity of impact • Club shafts may be made from chrome-plated steel, stainless steel, aluminum, carbon or graphite fiber-reinforced epoxy, boron fiber-reinforced epoxy, or titanium. • Grips are usually made from molded synthetic rubber or wrapped leather. Materials
Some of the more popular brands: • Callaway • TaylorMade • Cobra • Titleist • Ping • Others: • Odyssey • Guerin Rife • Bettinardi Manufacturers
Dick’s Sporting Goods • Walmart • Golfsmith • Amazon.com • Sears • Sports Authority • Ebay.com • Target • Play It Again Sports • GlobalGolf.com Stores the Sell Putters
Putters are usually distributed with trucks, sometimes by air. • Most often the consumer is getting this product indirectly as the manufacturer will usually sell it to a sporting goods store of some sorts at first. Distribution