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Spin milled grooves for a golf club

US7955189B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 2010
Grant dateJun 7, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49996
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a method of forming a golf club head with an improved striking surface. The grooves are machined into the strike surface with tight tolerances. The grooves have sharp edges, radiused ends, and a draft angle between about 2° and 12°. The striking face is machined such that it has a uniform texture with a roughness of more than 40 Ra.

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