Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080227564 | METAL WOOD GOLF CLUB HEAD - An improved golf club head is disclosed which comprises the positioning of secondary weights at such low, rearward and outward locations that it causes an alteration in the traditional look of the club head wherein each secondary weight has a portion of the weight that bulges outwards of the natural contour of the club head. | 09-18-2008 |
20080268980 | Golf club head with concave insert - A hollow golf club head with a concave portion is disclosed and claimed. The club head includes a metallic portion and a light-weight portion, which may be formed of plastic, composite, or the like. The concave portion allows the club designer to make a club head having very thin portions while still maintaining the requisite structural integrity. Convex bulges may optionally be provided to house weight inserts to enhance the playing characteristics of the golf club. The metallic portion of the club head may take on the appearance of a frame, into which several light-weight inserts are positioned. These light-weight inserts may be positioned in the crown, skirt, and sole of the club head. The club head is thus contoured such that its surface area is substantially large. The club head may also be formed of a single, relatively light-weight material. | 10-30-2008 |
20090298613 | Golf Club Head with Sound Tuning - A golf club head with sound tuning. The golf club head includes a hollow body that defines an interior cavity and at least one tuning member extends across the interior cavity. The tuning member dimensions, stiffness and dampening characteristics are selected to alter the vibration behavior of the golf club head. | 12-03-2009 |
20100261543 | INTERCHANGEABLE SHAFT AND CLUB HEAD CONNECTION SYSTEM - Disclosed herein is a golf club including a shaft, a club head and several devices for releasably connecting the shaft to the club head. | 10-14-2010 |
20110053706 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A hollow golf club head with a concave portion is disclosed and claimed. The club head includes a metallic portion and a light-weight portion, which may be formed of plastic, composite, or the like. The concave portion allows the club designer to make a club head having very thin portions while still maintaining the requisite structural integrity. Convex bulges may optionally be provided to house weight inserts to enhance the playing characteristics of the golf club. The metallic portion of the club head may take on the appearance of a frame, into which several light-weight inserts are positioned. These light-weight inserts may be positioned in the crown, skirt, and sole of the club head. The club head may be formed by co-molding, eliminating the need for welding or adhesives, freeing mass to be used in more beneficial ways. The club head may be large to increase playability and forgiveness. The club head may include one or more light-weight inserts to manipulate the playing characteristics of the resulting golf club. These inserts may have attachment surfaces that are relatively angled such that the inserts are subjected to compressive forces rather than shear forces upon impact with a golf ball during a golf swing. | 03-03-2011 |
20110172027 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH SOUND TUNING - A golf club head with sound tuning. The golf club head includes a hollow body that defines an interior cavity and at least one tuning member extends across the interior cavity. The tuning member dimensions, stiffness and dampening characteristics are selected to alter the vibration behavior of the golf club head. | 07-14-2011 |
20110183776 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH SOUND TUNING - A golf club head with sound tuning. The golf club head includes a hollow body that defines an interior cavity and a sound tuning feature inside the hollow body. The dimensions and location of the tuning feature are selected to alter the vibration behavior of the golf club head. | 07-28-2011 |
20110207551 | GOLF CLUB - A golf club includes a golf club head that is generally constructed as a perimeter weighted golf club head and comprises a perimeter body, a hosel, at least one truss member and a face. The truss member extends between portions of the perimeter body to tune the vibration and deflection response of the golf club head in response to a golf ball impact. | 08-25-2011 |
20110256957 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH FACE INSERT - A golf club head with a face insert that is only partially connected to the body of the golf club head is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention discloses a golf club head with a face insert wherein the face insert is only connected to the body of the golf club head at specific engagement portions around the perimeter of the face insert while keeping the remainder of the perimeter unengaged. The golf club head disclosed in accordance with the present invention will allow for removal of excessive weight traditionally needed to connect the face insert to the body of the golf club head, therefore improving the performance of the golf club head. | 10-20-2011 |
20110272846 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A hollow golf club head with a concave portion is disclosed and claimed. The club head includes a metallic portion and a light-weight portion, which may be formed of plastic, composite, or the like. The concave portion allows the club designer to make a club head having very thin portions while still maintaining the requisite structural integrity. Convex bulges may optionally be provided to house weight inserts to enhance the playing characteristics of the golf club. The metallic portion of the club head may take on the appearance of a frame, into which several light-weight inserts are positioned. These light-weight inserts may be positioned in the crown, skirt, and sole of the club head. The club head may be formed by co-molding, eliminating the need for welding or adhesives, freeing mass to be used in more beneficial ways. The club head may be large to increase playability and forgiveness. | 11-10-2011 |
20120028727 | PROGRESSIVE SET OF GOLF CLUB HEADS - A set of progressive golf clubs with an elliptical pad construction on the back of the striking face that corresponds to a location, shape and size of a predetermined golfer's impact pattern for the lofts and lengths of each of the golf clubs in the set. The elliptical pad progressively changes in location, shape and size from the long irons, to the mid irons, to the short irons, and to the wedges, based on the location, shape and size of a predetermined golfer's impact pattern for each of the long irons, mid irons, short irons, and wedges. | 02-02-2012 |
20120258820 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH FACE INSERT - A golf club head with a face insert that is only partially connected to the body of the golf club head is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention discloses a golf club head with a face insert wherein the face insert is only connected to the body of the golf club head at specific engagement portions around the perimeter of the face insert while keeping the remainder of the perimeter unengaged. The golf club head disclosed in accordance with the present invention will allow for removal of excessive weight traditionally needed to connect the face insert to the body of the golf club head, therefore improving the performance of the golf club head. | 10-11-2012 |
20120264537 | GOLF CLUB HEADS WITH ENLARGED GROOVES - Golf club heads with enlarged grooves, wherein a portion of the finish adjacent or within the groove is removed to create the visual appearance of enlarged grooves. The surface finish of the groove enhancement area surrounding the groove is matched to be the same as the surface finish of the groove, preferably a bright, smooth or shiny metallic finish. This surface finish of the remainder of the striking face of the golf club is a second surface finish, preferably a dark or black matte, or rough finish. The contrast between the two finishes gives the perception that the grooves are larger than they are physically. | 10-18-2012 |
20120289360 | GOLF CLUB WITH TRUSS - The invention provides a golf club head with a truss member that attenuates unwanted vibration while allowing for precise control of mass distribution. In certain aspects, the invention provides a club head with a perimeter body including a top line and a sole portion coupled to a face and a hosel. The club head further includes at least one truss member extending between and coupling two portions of the perimeter body, for example, from the top line to the sole. | 11-15-2012 |
20130178305 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH MULTI-COMPONENT CONTRUCTION - A golf club head with a multi-component construction. The golf club head can include one or more components such as inserts, panels, plates, or body members that fasten to one another to form a club head body or that fasten to a club head body. The club head can include one or more components that snap-fit into a club head body. An insert can be made entirely or partially of plastic. | 07-11-2013 |
20130178306 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH SEPARABLE COMPONENT - The present invention relates to a golf club, and more particularly to a wood-type club head with a separable body component. In certain aspects, the invention provides a golf club head with a face and hosel body member and one or more of an interchangeable aft body member. The invention further provides a variety of insights and mechanisms for coupling the interchangeable member to the body member. | 07-11-2013 |
20130225312 | PROGRESSIVE SET OF GOLF CLUB HEADS - A set of progressive golf clubs with an elliptical pad construction on the back of the striking face that corresponds to a location, shape and size of a predetermined golfer's impact pattern for the lofts and lengths of each of the golf clubs in the set. The elliptical pad progressively changes in location, shape and size from the long irons, to the mid irons, to the short irons, and to the wedges, based on the location, shape and size of a predetermined golfer's impact pattern for each of the long irons, mid irons, short irons, and wedges. | 08-29-2013 |
20130244805 | INTERCHANGEABLE SHAFT AND CLUB HEAD CONNECTION SYSTEM - A releasable connection system for assembling a shaft and a club head, e.g., a golf club shaft and a golf club head. The connection system provides interchangeability between a shaft and a club head and allows the head to be adjusted with respect to the shaft. The mating structures between the shaft and the club head may be indexed for reproducible placement. In an embodiment, the connection system also includes retaining structures that maintain the connection fastener position when the head and shaft are separated. | 09-19-2013 |
20130274030 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH FACE INSERT - A golf club head with a face insert that is only partially connected to the body of the golf club head is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention discloses a golf club head with a face insert wherein the face insert is only connected to the body of the golf club head at specific engagement portions around the perimeter of the face insert while keeping the remainder of the perimeter unengaged. The golf club head disclosed in accordance with the present invention will allow for removal of excessive weight traditionally needed to connect the face insert to the body of the golf club head, therefore improving the performance of the golf club head. | 10-17-2013 |
20130324299 | GOLF CLUB WITH VERTICALLY ADJUSTABLE CENTER OF GRAVITY - The invention generally relates to golf clubs with adjustable mass properties. In certain aspects, the invention provides methods and mechanisms for adjusting a club head center of gravity in a vertical direction. Changing a center of gravity in the vertical direction can be done without substantially changing the center of a gravity in other directions. | 12-05-2013 |
20130344985 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH SOUND TUNING - A golf club head with sound tuning. The golf club head includes a hollow body that defines an interior cavity and at least one tuning member extends across the interior cavity. The tuning member dimensions, stiffness and dampening characteristics are selected to alter the vibration behavior of the golf club head. | 12-26-2013 |
20140038737 | GOLF CLUB WITH CELLULAR MASS DISTRIBUTION - The invention relates to golf club heads with improved mass distribution provided by novel cellular features. Because a club head can have very low mass density in certain parts, the club head can have much more mass in other parts, while keeping the overall club head mass equal to the mass of prior art club heads. A club head can be provided with optimized MOI and CG. The novel cellular structures of invention provide extensible functionality in the form of pockets, recesses, and windows and provide materials with excellent strength and restitution properties. | 02-06-2014 |
20140187346 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH REMOVABLE COMPONENT - The invention provides a golf club head with a fully removable component that can withstand the stress of repeated hits. When assembled, the removable component is held in place by a fastening mechanism that includes structural elements that distribute the holding force across the component and tend to equalize the forces around the periphery where the component meets the body. The fastening mechanism may include a post that reaches across the open space within the hollow club head, pulling the removable component towards an opposed main club head body. Since a golf club of the present invention can be opened, it may include a mechanism on the inside for use by a golfer, such as an electronic device or an adjustment mechanism. The golf club may include a weight adjustment system that allows the club to be custom-fitted to a golfer. | 07-03-2014 |
20140221124 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH FACE INSERT - A golf club head with a face insert that is only partially connected to the body of the golf club head is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention discloses a golf club head with a face insert wherein the face insert is only connected to the body of the golf club head at specific engagement portions around the perimeter of the face insert while keeping the remainder of the perimeter unengaged. The golf club head disclosed in accordance with the present invention will allow for removal of excessive weight traditionally needed to connect the face insert to the body of the golf club head, therefore improving the performance of the golf club head. | 08-07-2014 |
20140235366 | PROGRESSIVE SET OF GOLF CLUB HEADS - A set of progressive golf clubs with an elliptical pad construction on the back of the striking face that corresponds to a location, shape and size of a predetermined golfer's impact pattern for the lofts and lengths of each of the golf clubs in the set. The elliptical pad progressively changes in location, shape and size from the long irons, to the mid irons, to the short irons, and to the wedges, based on the location, shape and size of a predetermined golfer's impact pattern for each of the long irons, mid irons, short irons, and wedges. | 08-21-2014 |
20140302944 | GOLF CLUB WITH TRUSS - The invention provides a golf club head with a truss member that attenuates unwanted vibration while allowing for precise control of mass distribution. In certain aspects, the invention provides a club head with a perimeter body including a top line and a sole portion coupled to a face and a hosel. The club head further includes at least one truss member extending between and coupling two portions of the perimeter body, for example, from the top line to the sole. | 10-09-2014 |
20140342846 | GOLF CLUB HEADS WITH ENLARGED GROOVES - Golf club heads with enlarged grooves, wherein a portion of the finish adjacent or within the groove is removed to create the visual appearance of enlarged grooves. The surface finish of the groove enhancement area surrounding the groove is matched to be the same as the surface finish of the groove, preferably a bright, smooth or shiny metallic finish. This surface finish of the remainder of the striking face of the golf club is a second surface finish, preferably a dark or black matte, or rough finish. The contrast between the two finishes gives the perception that the grooves are larger than they are physically. | 11-20-2014 |
20150018119 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH FACE CHANNEL - The present invention generally relates to golf club heads with improved mass distribution provided by novel structural features. The golf club head can include a main club head body and a face member that presents a ball striking face. The face member of the club head has at least one channel located thereon. | 01-15-2015 |
20150045134 | GOLF CLUB WITH MULTI-COMPONENT CONSTRUCTION - The present invention relates to a golf club, and more particularly to a wood-type club head with a separable body component. In certain aspects, the invention provides a golf club head with a face and hosel body member and one or more of an interchangeable aft body member. The invention further provides a variety of insights and mechanisms for coupling the interchangeable member to the body member. | 02-12-2015 |
20150045142 | MILLING PROCESS FOR ROUGHNESS ON GOLF CLUB FACE - The invention generally relates to a golf club in which the ball-striking face has a high surface roughness. The invention provides systems and methods for dual speed milling for improved surface roughness. In certain aspects, the invention provides a method of making a ball striking face for a golf club that includes obtaining a piece of material for use as a club head ball-striking face, milling a surface of the piece of material at a first speed, and milling the surface at a second speed. | 02-12-2015 |