GOLF CLUB
First Claim
1. A golf club, comprising:
- a head comprising a strike face;
a tube having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is coupled to the head, and wherein the tube has a longitudinal axis is angled with respect to the head by about 2°
to 45°
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a coupling member comprising a first attachment portion and a second attachment portion joined by an adjustable connection, wherein the first and second attachment portions are variable relative to each other, and wherein the second end of the tube is coupled to the first attachment portion; and
a shaft coupled to the second attachment portion, wherein the shaft has a longitudinal axis that is closer to the strike face than the tube longitudinal axis, and wherein the shaft is offset from the tube by about 0.1 inch to 1 inch.
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Abstract
A golf putter with a novel offset and shaft-attachment design is disclosed and claimed. The club includes a head having a strike surface, a sole, and a top line. A tube is coupled to the head, a coupling member is coupled to the distal end of the tube, and a shaft is also coupled to the coupling member. The coupling member connects the tube and the shaft such that they are relatively offset. The longitudinal axes of the tube and the shaft may be substantially parallel, or the coupling member may be adjustable such that the longitudinal axes are not parallel. An alignment indicia is provided on the club head. The tube is coupled to the head at an angle such that it blocks the indicia from a user'"'"'s view at address when the head is aligned properly. If the club head is not properly aligned, the golfer will be able to see the indicia and therefore know to adjust the club head before putting. Thus, putter disclosed and claimed herein provides both offset and a putting alignment aide.
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Citations
18 Claims
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1. A golf club, comprising:
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a head comprising a strike face; a tube having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is coupled to the head, and wherein the tube has a longitudinal axis is angled with respect to the head by about 2°
to 45°
;a coupling member comprising a first attachment portion and a second attachment portion joined by an adjustable connection, wherein the first and second attachment portions are variable relative to each other, and wherein the second end of the tube is coupled to the first attachment portion; and a shaft coupled to the second attachment portion, wherein the shaft has a longitudinal axis that is closer to the strike face than the tube longitudinal axis, and wherein the shaft is offset from the tube by about 0.1 inch to 1 inch. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A golf club, comprising:
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a head having a strike face; a tube coupled to the head, wherein the tube has a first longitudinal axis; a coupling member comprising a lower section, an upper section, and an adjustable section disposed between the lower and upper sections, wherein the tube is coupled to the lower section; and a shaft coupled to the upper section and having a second longitudinal axis, wherein the shaft is offset from the tube, and wherein the second longitudinal axis is closer to the strike face relative the first longitudinal axis. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method of customizing a golf club, comprising:
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providing a golf club comprising; a head having a strike face; a tube coupled to the head, wherein the tube has a first longitudinal axis angled by about 2°
to 45 relative the head;a coupling member comprising a lower section, an upper section, and an adjustable section disposed between the lower and upper sections, wherein the tube is coupled to the lower section, and wherein the lower and upper section have a common longitudinal axis when in a first position; and a shaft coupled to the upper section and having a second longitudinal axis, wherein the shaft is offset from the tube by about 0.1 inch to 1 inch; bending the adjustable section of the coupling member to a second position so that the lower and upper portions have longitudinal axes angled relative to each other. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18)
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Specification