1.   In recent years, Sturm Ruger became a leader in making titanium golf club heads, which are preferable to steel heads because they are lighter and stronger.

2.   Much of the increase stems from higher sales of titanium golf club heads, said Chicago Corp. analyst Beth Burnson.

3.   Three months ago he had his right shoulder replaced with an artificial, titanium head.

4.   Lightweight materials, such as titanium heads and graphite shafts, let golfers swing a longer club without added weight.

5.   Titanium heads and graphite shafts make a big difference over wood and steel, but a lot of the extra yards comes after the ball lands.

6.   Well, oversized clubs, titanium heads and soft spikes.