Is there a benefit to using titanium material in golf clubs?
Hank Haney: No. The benefit is for the golf club designers. Titanium is stronger and lighter than steel and lets designers distribute the weight in the club a little more effectively and make the club head bigger without it being too heavy. But unlike what most think, titanium doesn’t make the ball rocket off the face any faster. Lee Franklin: I want to experiment with the overlap grip. What training aid on the market do you suggest I get that I can hit the ball with? Hank Haney: Funny you should ask. Mark O’Meara and I market a product called ‘The Perfect Grip’ — check it out on GolfSpan.com Andy: Do you tell students to engage in any type of weight lifting or aerobic fitness for golf? If so, what do you advise and why? Hank Haney: I tell everyone that is serious about their game and wants to be the best they can be, to lift weights and train. You really need to go to a trainer or physical therapist that can set up a program just for golf. Topper: Besides the constant practice time a
