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US 8,096,039 B2Granted
Golf club head with alignment system
AssigneeCobra Golf Incorporated
InventorsPeter L. Soracco, Scott A. Rice, Christopher B. Best, Thomas C. Morris
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AssigneeCobra Golf Incorporated
InventorsPeter L. Soracco, Scott A. Rice, Christopher B. Best, Thomas C. Morris
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A golf club head is disclosed. The golf club head includes a first body member and a second body member. The first body member includes a strike face and a top portion. The second body member is coupled to the first body member and extends away from the first body member in a direction opposite the strike face. At least a top portion of the second body member is camouflaged. A preferred method of camouflage is color differentiation, wherein the second body member is darker than the first body member. Specific color values and club head geometries are also disclosed and claimed. The club head may include a body member and a weight member such as a bar that extends rearward from the body member. A cover may be included to camouflage the weight member. A separate core member and high visibility sight lines may also be provided.
A method of making a golf club, comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.
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Heads: for putters
Golf clubs: heads
Details or accessories of golf clubs, bats, rackets or the like: ballast means for adjusting the centre of mass
Details or accessories of golf clubs, bats, rackets or the like: with means for damping vibrations
Term ended 11 Aug 2023 (estimated)
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a golf club head. In particular, the present invention relates to a golf club head having two body members, one of which being camouflaged. More particularly, the present invention relates to a golf club head having two body members of differing color.
2. Description of the Related Art
The present invention is described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which like reference characters reference like elements, and wherein:
FIG. 1 shows a top view of a golf club head of the present invention;
FIG. 2 shows another top view of a golf club head of the present invention;
FIG. 1 shows a top view of a golf club head 1 of the present invention. The illustrated golf club is a putter. Club head 1 includes a first body member 10 and a second body member 14. First body member 10 includes a strike face 11 that contacts a golf ball during normal use. Strike face 11 may be integral with first body member 10. Alternatively, strike face 11 may be independent of and coupled to first body member 10. Preferred means of coupling include use of an adhesive, brazing, and welding. Other coupling means, such as mechanical fasteners, may also be used. Furthermore, a combination of these coupling modes could be used. First body member 10 contains a bore 12 for connecting a shaft thereto. Club head 1 has a heel 1H, a toe 1T, a face 1F, and a rear 1R.
Second body member 14 extends away from a rearward portion of first body member 10. Second body member 14 is preferably integral with first body member 10. Alternatively, second body member 14 may be independent of and coupled to first body member 10 in known fashion. Second body member 14 may have a weight member 18 coupled thereto. In lieu of a separate weight member 18, second body member 14 may optionally have a greater specific gravity than first body member 10.
Inclusion of second body member 14 moves the club head center of gravity backward, away from strike face 11. Moving the center of gravity backward allows for a smoother putting stroke, allowing the user to more fluidly contact the golf ball. It additionally increases the club head MOI, which helps to keep the club stable during use, which is especially beneficial during off-center hits.