Patent · US Expired

Golf club

US4736951A · kind A · utility

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7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 27, 1986
Grant dateApr 12, 1988
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 27, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B60/52
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A golfing aid is disclosed which is adjustable to suit the individual preferences of a particular golfer, the adjustments subsequently being lockable to form a customized golf club. The aid includes a club head, a shaft and a connection arrangement for connecting the lower end of the shaft to the club head. The connection arrangement includes first, second and third members. The first member is connected to the shaft while the second member is connected to the club head at a connection whose position along the club head in the toe-heel direction is adjustable. A third member is connected between the first and second members and connects them indirectly to one another. The connection of the second member to the club head permits pivotal adjustments to be made about a first axis which is transverse to the ball-striking surface of the club head. The connection between the first member and the third member permits pivotal adjustment about a second axis and the connection between the third member and the second member permits pivotal adjustments about a third axis. Either the second axis or the third axis is transverse to the first axis with the other of these axes being parallel to, bu…

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