Lightweight vibration absorbing hosel for golf putters
US6354959B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 2, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B60/50
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A golf putter includes a head having a face arranged for impacting a golf ball, a hosel having a lower end connected to the head, and a shaft connected to an upper end of the hosel. The hosel includes a leg portion extending upwardly from the head, and at least one vibration absorbing insert is disposed in a hole formed in the hosel leg portion. The vibration absorbing insert is preferably formed of polyurethane. The head may be formed of heavyweight material such as stainless steel, and the hosel may be formed of lightweight material such as titanium.
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