Fourteen Golf

Fourteen Golf is a Japanese golf equipment company established in 1981 by Takamitsu Takebayashi, a former amateur golfer and accomplished club designer. The company's founding philosophy was to create the ideal set of 14 clubs for all golfers, combining performance with aesthetic appeal.

Takebayashi's experience as a player informed his approach to club design, focusing on compensating for technical weaknesses through equipment. Initially, Fourteen operated as a club design company for major manufacturers, pioneering a methodology that converted the feel of golf clubs into quantitative data.

Fourteen is recognized for introducing the concept of center of gravity (CG) metrics into golf club development, including CG distance, height, depth, and moment of inertia. These measurements have since become standard in discussing club performance across the industry.

The company also innovated in measurement technology, creating tools like the lie and loft gauge, which became essential in professional tour vans for measuring club specifications.

Fourteen's design philosophy extends beyond pure performance, emphasizing the importance of visual appeal. They adhere to the concept of "Functional Beauty," believing that golf clubs must excel in both form and function to meet the needs of golfers.

This blend of scientific approach, innovation, and aesthetic consideration continues to define Fourteen Golf's approach to club design and manufacturing today.