lofter

As nouns the difference between niblick and lofter

is that niblick is (golf|dated) a metal headed in a modern set of clubs while lofter is (label) an obsolete golf club, the predecessor of the niblick.

As nouns the difference between predecessor and lofter

is that predecessor is one who precedes; one who has preceded another in any state, position, office, etc; one whom another follows or comes after, in any office or position while lofter is (label) an obsolete golf club, the predecessor of the niblick.