Originally published on 3M News Center
When golfers select a club, they want something that will deliver consistency, distance and control. Achieving that level of performance on the course requires an extraordinary effort behind the scenes — that’s where the partnership between PING and 3M shines.
By pairing PING’s expertise in club design and custom manufacturing with 3M’s broad portfolio of materials science solutions, the two companies can collaborate on engineering solutions that turn complex technical challenges into repeatable, high-quality results on the course.
Watch 3M and PING in action to see how science and craftsmanship come together on the factory floor.
Technology at every stage of manufacturing
Building a modern golf club requires exacting standards, from individual fittings to component preparation, custom manufacturing and final delivery. Inside PING’s facilities, 3M technologies are woven throughout the entire process to help meet each athlete’s expectations.
“We see 3M as a very closely integrated partner,” said Oscar Mortera, director of manufacturing engineering, PING. “They help us through almost every step — from when materials arrive in the warehouse to when a club is scanned for shipping at the end of production.”
Whether enabling accurate component bonding, supporting surface preparation with precision abrasives or providing durable tracking labels, 3M solutions help ensure quality and efficiency across the production process.
“3M enables our innovation,” added Ryan Stokke, director of product design, PING. “When we’re excited about a creative new pathway, and we have an engineering idea, we look to 3M to pair it with a great engineering solution. They help us overcome specific challenges so we can deliver a better golf club.”
Built to survive the extreme —– from freezers to ovens
Before any club reaches a golfer’s hands, it undergoes extreme environmental and mechanical validation to guarantee performance under tough conditions.
Inside PING’s durability lab, 3M epoxies and adhesive tapes are put to the ultimate test using “”PING Man,” PING’s legendary robotic testing system.
“We’ll put clubs in the freezer for two hours, then hit balls with PING Man and see if the club survives,” explained Doug Conatser, senior analysis and testing supervisor, PING. “If it does, it immediately goes into an oven at 200 degrees Fahrenheit for a couple of hours before hitting more shots. It’s an extensive environmental and thermal cycling of the 3M products, and they stand up to that wide temperature range.”
Turning innovation into results
From the factory floor to the first tee, the collaboration between 3M and PING demonstrates how science, engineering, and shared passion come together to elevate the game for golfers worldwide.
FAQ
What is the partnership between 3M and PING?
The partnership brings together PING’s expertise in golf club design and custom manufacturing with 3M materials science and technology. Together, the companies collaborate on solutions that support performance, precision, quality and consistency in golf club production.
How are 3M technologies used in PING golf clubs?
3M technologies support multiple stages of PING’s manufacturing process, including component bonding, surface preparation, precision abrasives, durable tracking labels, epoxies and adhesive tapes. These solutions—including 3M™ Trizact™, 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ and more—help PING meet exacting standards from production through final delivery.
Why are adhesives, tapes and abrasives important in golf club manufacturing?
Golf clubs must perform consistently under demanding conditions, so materials used in manufacturing need to support strength, durability and precision. Adhesives, tapes and abrasives help connect components, prepare surfaces and maintain quality throughout the production process.