Abstract: A shaft is connected to a hosel at the heel end of a golf club head which is provided with a head section of reduced mass rearwardly of the central or "sweet spot" of the head. Approximately equal heel and toe mass relative to that centrally located are provided rearwardly of the lateral off-center hitting zones to counteract torques produced by such off-center contact which would result in undesired flight characteristics for the ball. The mass distribution allows for an overall lightening of the head while providing increased shot control by reducing torsion effects about the shaft.