IRON-TYPE GOLF CLUBS
First Claim
1. A method of customizing a golf club head comprising the steps of:
- (i) providing the golf club head, wherein the golf club head comprises a hitting face that is spaced from a lower flange to define a channel;
(ii) providing a plurality of mass control inserts;
(iii) testing the golf club head with each of at least two of the plurality of mass control inserts secured temporarily to the golf club head by at least partially inserting the mass control insert into the channel; and
(iv) securing a preferred one of the plurality of mass control inserts to the golf club head.
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Abstract
A set of iron-type golf clubs includes long, mid- and short irons with channel back configurations and a mass control insert. The mass of the insert is systematically varied through the set such that the mass distribution properties of the set may be systematically varied while retaining a continuous look and feel through the set. The mass of the insert is varied by altering the volume or the density of the insert through the set. Additional design parameters for the set may also be systematically varied through the set, such as groove type and depth, loft angle, cavity volume, hitting face roughness, and sole width. In one embodiment, the mass control insert comprises a dense insert and a lightweight cover. The density of the dense insert can be easily varied to change the mass distribution properties of the club head. One application of the mass control insert is to provide customization of the club head at the point of sale or distribution.
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16 Claims
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1. A method of customizing a golf club head comprising the steps of:
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(i) providing the golf club head, wherein the golf club head comprises a hitting face that is spaced from a lower flange to define a channel; (ii) providing a plurality of mass control inserts; (iii) testing the golf club head with each of at least two of the plurality of mass control inserts secured temporarily to the golf club head by at least partially inserting the mass control insert into the channel; and (iv) securing a preferred one of the plurality of mass control inserts to the golf club head. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of customizing a golf club head comprising the steps of:
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(i) providing the golf club head, wherein the golf club head comprises a hitting face that is spaced from a lower flange to define a channel; (ii) providing at least two mass control inserts having different weights; (iii) testing the golf club head with each of the at least two mass control inserts secured temporarily to the golf club head by at least partially inserting the mass control insert into the channel; (v) selecting a preferred mass control insert, and (v) securing the preferred mass control insert to the golf club head. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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