It was an unintended move from aerospace and computer design that took Dr. Jim Yeh into the golf club design business but after five years of designing Alpha golf clubs, the fledgling company is making long-drive inroads. Following his work in the aerospace industry with products made for the government, Yeh took over Kent Sports and has launched Alpha golf clubs into the next orbit.
Some of the better designs in golf have come from small, young companies too isolated to have a huge impact on the sports. The larger, more well known golf equipment manufacturers have a huge head start in launching new product designs, but Alpha golf clubs has seen its drivers entered into long-drive competition and perform very well among some of the worlds leaders. The Reaction driver made its first appearance in 2001 and began making an impression almost instantly. In a recent ReMax World Long Drive Championships there are six Alpha golf clubs claiming wins by long-drive champions.
While working in aerospace and the field of building computers his doctorate in physics and Masters in electrical and material science engineering were a needed part of his occupation, but his true love...