Everything About Golf Club Engraving

OMTech Laser Updated On Jul 24, 2025

Laser-engraved golf clubs are essential for professionals, hobbyists, and golf merchandisers alike. Whether engraving initials, logos, or custom decals, laser engraving adds personality, value, and unique style to a golf club. However, not all clubs are made the same, and neither are laser machines.

In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about golf club engraving—what materials are used in club manufacturing, which types of lasers work best for engraving metal, and how OMTech fiber laser engravers are perfectly suited for this task.

Why Laser Engrave Golf Clubs?

Laser engraving offers unmatched precision and durability compared to traditional engraving methods like rotary or hand-etching. It creates permanent, corrosion-resistant markings without mechanical contact, meaning the structural integrity of the golf club remains untouched.

Golfers frequently use engraving for:

Personalizing clubs with names, initials, or logos
Marking clubs for theft prevention
Custom branding for resale or gifting
Identifying serial numbers or club specifications
Tournaments and promotional gifts
Engraving score lines or decorative etching

A laser engraver allows you to replicate these results with consistent accuracy and minimal waste.

Common Materials Used in Golf Clubs

To understand golf club engraving, it’s essential to know what you’re engraving into. Modern golf clubs are made from a variety of metals and alloys, each with its own properties that affect laser compatibility.

1. Stainless Steel

Stainless steel is widely used in irons, putters, and some hybrid clubs. It’s durable, corrosion-resistant, and offers a consistent surface for engraving. The reflective surface may require coating (e.g., with laser marking spray or powder) for CO₂ lasers, but fiber lasers can easily engrave stainless steel.

2. Titanium

Titanium is a favorite material for driver heads due to its strength-to-weight ratio. It’s harder to engrave than stainless steel, but fiber lasers—especially MOPA fiber systems—can produce high-contrast, deep markings or even colorful annealing effects on titanium.

3. Carbon Steel

Commonly found in forged wedges and putters, carbon steel engraves well and offers a smooth matte finish that provides strong contrast. Because it lacks corrosion resistance, engraving can expose raw metal, so post-treatment may be necessary.

4. Aluminum

Used in lightweight club components and accessories (e.g., shafts, inserts), aluminum engraves very quickly but requires careful tuning to avoid burn-through. Fiber lasers are ideal for surface marking aluminum.

5. Graphite and Composites

These materials are typically used for shafts and are not ideal for laser engraving. They can emit harmful fumes and suffer structural degradation when exposed to laser heat. Always confirm the shaft material before attempting to engrave.

Types of Lasers for Golf Club Engraving

Different laser types offer varying levels of power, precision, and material compatibility. Here's how they stack up for golf club applications:

Fiber Lasers – Best for Metal Engraving

Fiber lasers are the gold standard for engraving metal components like clubheads, ferrules, and steel shafts. Operating at a 1064 nm wavelength, they offer excellent absorption on reflective surfaces like stainless steel, titanium, and aluminum. With ultra-fast marking speeds and no need for consumables, fiber lasers deliver crisp, permanent marks with minimal maintenance.

Benefits:

Engraves directly on metal
High contrast and resolution
Fast, efficient, and low-maintenance
Compatible with stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, brass, and more

MOPA Fiber Lasers – Color Marking & Fine Tuning

MOPA (Master Oscillator Power Amplifier) fiber lasers allow adjustable pulse widths, making them ideal for color marking on titanium or creating high-contrast grayscale images. If you're doing high-end custom engraving or branding, this added control is a huge asset.

Benefits:

Adjustable pulse duration
Capable of color marking (especially on titanium)
Better control over heat and engraving depth

CO₂ Lasers – Not Recommended for Bare Metals

CO₂ lasers (10,600 nm) are excellent for organic materials like wood, acrylic, and coated metals—but not for raw metal surfaces. While you can use a metal marking spray to engrave coated areas, the results won’t match fiber laser performance.

Use case:

Engraving painted, anodized, or pre-treated metal surfaces (e.g., logos on coated drivers)

OMTech Laser Machines: Ideal for Golf Club Engraving

OMTech offers a wide range of laser engravers suited for small businesses, metal fabricators, and professional customizers. For golf club engraving, the OMTech fiber laser series stands out.

OMTech Autofocus Fiber Lasers

These machines are optimized for high-speed engraving and deep marking on metal. With power options ranging from 20W to 60W, the Autofocus Series is perfect for clubheads made of stainless steel, titanium, and aluminum.

Features:

Autofocus lens for easy setup
High-speed galvo marking system
Optional rotary attachment for curved surfaces like shafts
Compatible with LightBurn and EZCAD

OMTech MOPA Fiber Laser

For professionals looking to take engraving to the next level, OMTech’s MOPA fiber laser delivers advanced control and color-marking capabilities. This is ideal for high-end personalization, allowing you to offer full-color etching on titanium drivers or gradient effects on steel wedges.

Features:

Adjustable pulse frequency and duration
Color engraving on titanium
Fine control for grayscale imagery and logos

Rotary Attachments

Golf shafts and curved surfaces often require rotary engraving. OMTech offers rotary tools compatible with their fiber series, allowing seamless 360° engraving on cylindrical parts.

How to Laser Engrave a Golf Club: Step-by-Step

Clean the Surface: Wipe the clubhead to remove oil or residue.
Secure the Club: Use a jig or rotary tool to stabilize the club.
Set the Parameters: Choose your power, speed, frequency, and fill method based on material and depth.
Test First: Always test on a scrap piece or unexposed surface.
Engrave: Run the job and monitor carefully.
Post-process (if needed): For carbon steel, consider coating to prevent rust.

Power Your Golf Club Engraving with OMTech

If you're serious about metal engraving and want to take your golf customization business to the next level, OMTech’s fiber laser machines are the solution. With unmatched precision, fast speeds, and advanced control features, OMTech delivers performance and reliability at a competitive price point.

From deep etching on titanium driver heads to colorful personalization on stainless wedges, OMTech fiber engravers give you the tools to engrave like a pro. Pair your machine with rotary attachments, autofocus features, and intuitive software to handle any project, from hobbyist work to commercial production.

Explore OMTech’s fiber laser line today and elevate your golf club engraving business with technology built for precision, power, and performance.