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Golf shafts
Golf shafts are used between the grip and the club head. The profi le of the shaft is circular in shape and
is usually thicker at the grip end of the shaft. Any strong and light material may be used to manufacture
the shafts. Common materials are tempered steel or graphite. The shaft of all clubs other than the putter
must be straight.
The ball
The minimum allowed diameter of a golf ball is 42.67 mm and its mass may not exceed 45.93 gram.
Modern golf balls have two, three or four layer designs and are constructed from various synthetic
materials. The outer surface layer is dimpled with between 300 and 450 dimples designed to improve
the fl ight characteristics of the ball.
The method of construction and materials used greatly affect the balls playing characteristics such as
amount of spin, distance travelled, trajectory and feel. Some golf balls are fi tted with RFID technology
which is a homing device which allows a golfer to locate balls. These devices may also be used to
calculate distance and accuracy of shots.
Golf bags
Golf bags are used to hold the golf clubs and sundry equipment and are commonly made from synthetic
material, nylon or leather. They may be attached to a two wheeled golf pull cart or attached to a
motorised golf cart during play.
Golf carts
Golf carts are electrically motorised carts that normally carry two golfers, their caddies and their golf
bags.
Gloves
Players often use gloves on the one hand to improve the grip on the golf club and to prevent blistering.
Pitchfork
A pitchfork is a pitch mark repair tool that golfers use to repair the indentations caused by golf balls
striking the putting green surface. To repair a pitch mark the tool is inserted into the ground next to the
mark and pushed gently inwards from all sides, loosening the compacted turf to allow the re-growth of
grass and the mark is then fl attened smooth with the bottom of the putter.
Tees
A tee is an object made from either wood or plastic that is pushed into the ground and the ball is placed
in an elevated position on top of it to allow for the fi rst stroke at each hole. (The use is optional when
irons are used to take the fi rst stroke).
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