What Does Muscle Back Mean in Golf?
Also known as Blade.
By The Fairway Labs TeamReviewed
Equipment
Golf term
Muscle back
Muscle back in practice
Tour professionals often favor muscle-back blades for their precise feel and workability, but most recreational golfers score better with the added forgiveness of a cavity-back design.
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