Titanium Clubs Can Set the Green Ablaze @LabEquipment

Titanium Clubs Can Set the Green Ablaze @LabEquipment

Uploaded March 2014 | Updated September 2026, 14 minutes ago

Titanium alloy golf clubs can cause dangerous wildfires, scientists say. When a club coated with the lightweight metal is swung and strikes a rock, it creates sparks that can heat to more than 3,000 F for long enough to ignite dry foliage.

Source: UC Irvine

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Titanium Clubs Can Set the Green Ablaze