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TERMS & DEFINITIONS——GENERAL INFORMATION——SEARCH OPTION

Dynamic Shaft Loading: finding of the alignment on a shaft based on personal specs of a player and shaft characteristics.

18-8 Stainless Steel: A type of stainless steel sometimes used in the manufacture of iron and putter heads. Its composition is no more than 0.08% carbon, 18-20% chromium, 8-11 % nickel, with the remainder being iron and a few trace elements. As 18-8 cannot be treated to make it harder, it is best used only on non-offset iron heads with thicker hosels.

Elastomer^TM: Material used in the formation of golf balls, particularly by Titleist^TM. Also, a variety of material used in the manufac­ture of Winn^TM grips.

Elastomer^TMRing: A piece of polymer material used to surround the inner cavity of certain models of irons, notably Lynx Black Cat^TM models. The ring is used for cosmetic and acoustic purposes according to Lynx.

End Cap: The end of the grip of a club. Also the plastic or rubber cap used in certain leather or Winn^TM grip applications. (See also “Butt Cap.”)