If you’ve ever wondered who actually makes the clubheads and other components that go into generic clone clubs, then one of the top answers is Hireko Golf.
These are the folks behind names like Acer, Oxygen and Power Play, which you’ll see featured at many of the online clone club retailers.
Those who prefer to assemble their own clubs can purchase directly from Hireko through their website. A typical clubhead for a driver, for example, costs between $30 and $60. Hireko also own the Dynacraft brand of custom golf components, which are also available from the site.
In terms of shafts and grips, Hireko do stock their own products. But they also sell the typical branded components from the likes of Aldila, Grafalloy, True Temper, Lamkin, Winn and other well-known names. This mirrors the typical anatomy of a clone club: a generic clubhead with branded grip and shaft.
As befits a component manufacturer, you’ll find lots of technical resources at the website, including clubmaking tutorials and advice. The online forum is — unlike many – active, and questions do seem to draw proper responses from Hireko’s own staff.
Definitely a site worth bookmarking if you’re into clubmaking.
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