Golf club face insert
US9776051B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 22, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B53/0429
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A resilient face insert for a golf club head, preferably a putter head, is disclosed herein. In particular, the face insert comprises a plurality of hinge features spaced from a striking surface to ensure consistent ball speed across the striking surface. At least a portion of each hinge feature extends parallel to the striking surface without making contact with the striking surface. In the preferred embodiment, each hinge feature comprises a tab portion that is spaced from the striking surface by a stem portion and that extends parallel to the striking surface. The hinge features may be co-molded with a polymeric backing material in order to further improve performance of the face insert.
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