Callaway announced plans to invest $15 million to establish a 3D-printing plant in Fort Worth, Texas, as a manufacturing and R&D center for titanium golf clubs. Operations are expected to begin in mid-2027, with product shipments starting in 2028.
Callaway, the US golf equipment manufacturer, is reportedly investing $15 million to establish a 3D-printing plant in Fort Worth, Texas. The facility will manufacture titanium golf clubs locally and serve as an R&D center, and is planned for construction next to the company's existing logistics center in North America.
Operations are targeted to begin in mid-2027, with product shipments expected to start in 2028. Callaway has not manufactured clubs in the US since 1998, making this a return to domestic production.
The company began working on additive manufacturing seven years ago and has manufactured clubs in-house since 2022. In 2023, it also worked with GE to manufacture putters. The CEO said that challenging the status quo leads to improved performance, positioning 3D printing as an opportunity to significantly advance club performance.
Callaway is also investing $100 million in bringing golf ball manufacturing back to the US and plans to use 3D printing to develop complex designs and structures that were difficult to achieve with conventional manufacturing methods.