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Multiple material golf head

US6471604B2 · kind B2 · utility

346Cited by
55References
15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 4, 2002
Grant dateOct 29, 2002
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 4, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B2209/023
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A golf club (40) having a club head (42) with a face component (60) and an aft body (61) is disclosed herein. The face component (60) has a striking plate portion (72) and a return portion (74). The aft-body (61) is composed of a crown portion (62), a sole portion (64) and optionally a ribbon section (90). The face component (60) is composed of an amorphous metal material, and the aft-body (61) is composed of a non-metal material such as a composite material or a thermoplastic material. The club head (42) has a volume in the range of 290 cubic centimeters to 600 cubic centimeters, a weight in the range of 165 grams to 300 grams, and a striking plate portion (72) surface area in the range of 4.00 square inches to 7.50 square inches.

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