May 10, 2005

Topic: The Metallurgy and Materials Science of Golf

Speaker: Bob Haag
Sports Metallurgy/Manufacturing Engineering Consultant

 Directions: Cugino's, 1076 Main Street, Newington, CT 06111, Ph: (860) 665-0881

Main Street is Route 176. Cugino's is south of Route 175 (Cedar Street). 
Use alleyway to parking area in rear. Directions to Cugino's

Agenda:
Cocktails: 5:30-6:30 PM
Dinner: 6:30 7:30 PM
Program: 7:30- 8:30 PM

Program Charges:
Regular Members - $28.00
Retirees - $15.00
Full Time Students - $15.00
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 Technical Chairperson: Rebecca Gatzen
Social Hour Sponsor: TBD
Reservations: Call Ashley at Dynamic Metals (860) 583-3336 by noon May 6th. Thanks!

 Abstract:

Starting with a brief history of the materials of golf clubs over the last 100 years, Bob will discuss why the materials have been changed and the status of materials in golf clubs today. The effects of materials and engineering on the performance of today's golf clubs will be reviewed. A brief description of the types of graphite shafts will be presented. An in-depth look at the fascinating metallurgy of manufacturing today's steel shafts will be detailed. By the end of the presentation, we'll have a materials excuse for each errant ball that we hit at the September 14 Golf Classic!

Speaker’s Bio
After receiving his undergraduate degree in Physics and Mathematics, Bob Haag decided to do something interesting, and received his Masters degree from UConn on an Alcoa Aluminum Fellowship. His career has included being a metallurgist in a steel mill, and stints in the bearing, automotive parts, and golf club industries. Along the way, he has been involved in the metallurgy of parts from the runners of Flexible Flyer sleds to the space shuttle. Currently Bob is a metallurgy/manufacturing engineering consultant to sporting goods companies, with projects involving golf clubs, hunting ammunition, fly fishing equipment, and ice boat hardware.

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