Golf tee with rigid stake and flexible crown
US9381413B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2209/00
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A golf tee has a stake made of a rigid material such as a rigid polymer, combined with a flexible crown with flexible projections and possibly also a flexible pivot point. This reduces resistance at impact, producing less friction and low ball spin. As a result, distance and accuracy are improved. The fusion of the rigid and flexible materials provides a tee that can tolerate repeated hits and be used over and over.
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