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Wood-type golf club head with improved adjustable weight configuration

US5518243A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 1, 1995
Grant dateMay 21, 1996
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B2053/0491
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A wood type golf club having a weight system on the club head including a cavity, weights and a weight distributor therein. The weight distributor includes an array of apertures designed to receive spherical weights positioned in apertures to adjust the center of the mass of the club head in accordance with particular swing characteristics of a golfer using the golf club. The cavity and the weight distributor are located at the lower back of the club head and substantially behind the ball striking face and when attached are oriented in a manner as to give the appearance of a one piece club head and maximize the weight distribution affect relative for the ball striking face. The weight distributor is a one piece unit which provides easy mounting and dismounting of the weight system.

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