Though golf is one of the most traditional sports in the world with rules and folklore that stretches back to Old Tom Morris, the research team at Cobra Puma Golf are using additive manufacturing to design the shapes and surfaces of golf clubheads – and they say the results are a great leap forward for their company and for the game.

When brought into play by the best in the game, the strength and precision required of a golf club is at a premium. Material strength and club design are tested by enormous forces and clubhead speeds of up to 120 mph. 3D printing is finding a place at the forefront of the game in rapid prototyping.

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