<p>A putter head (10) having a main body (16) with a front face (18) which carries a resilient ball-striking pad (22). The pad (22) is comprised of a fibrous material having a resiliency so that impact forces when the head (10) strikes a ball are elastically absorbed while imparting an optimum kinetic feel to the user. The fibrous material also produces an optimum reaction force against the ball for propelling it outwardly from the putter head (10). Certain embodiments provide for recessing the pad (22) in the face (18) of the head (10), for providing a backing layer (42) between the pad (22) and recess (40), and for releasably attaching the pad (22) to the face (18).</p>
