GOLF CLUB HEAD HAVING A COMPOSITE CROWN
First Claim
1. A golf club head, comprising:
- a body portion defining an upper opening and a front opening and having a sole and a side section, the side section extending rearward of the front opening and having toe, rear and heel regions, the body portion having a density of at least about 4 g/cc, the upper opening comprising at least about 25% of the total area of a top portion of the body portion;
an annular lip disposed around a periphery of the upper opening, the annular lip extending substantially continuously along a heel-to-toe direction at a forward portion of the upper opening;
a striking plate securely attached to the body portion, enclosing the front opening, the striking plate having a thickness in a range of from about 1.5 mm to about 4 mm; and
a crown supported by and secured to the annular lip, thereby enclosing the upper opening, a first portion of the crown being sized to sit on the annular lip such that the first portion overlaps at least a portion of the annular lip, thereby forming a junction between the first portion of the crown and the body portion, the crown incorporating composite material and having a density between 1 g/cc and 2 g/cc, the crown having a maximum thickness no greater than about 2 mm;
wherein the golf club head has a maximum coefficient of restitution of at least 0.80 and a volume of at least 150 cc.
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Abstract
A golf club head having a high COR (maximum coefficient of restitution of at least 0.80) is durable and has desirable acoustic qualities. The club head includes a body portion, a striking face and a crown forming a hollow cavity of at least 150 cc. The body portion defines front and upper openings, and it includes a sole and a side section. The striking plate encloses the front opening. While partially assembled, final weighting and/or other attachment of other members to the inner surface of the club head can be preformed, as desired. The crown is secured to the body portion, enclosing the upper opening. A surface veil may also be provided about a junction of the crown and body. The striking plate and/or the crown are adhesively attached.
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18 Claims
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1. A golf club head, comprising:
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a body portion defining an upper opening and a front opening and having a sole and a side section, the side section extending rearward of the front opening and having toe, rear and heel regions, the body portion having a density of at least about 4 g/cc, the upper opening comprising at least about 25% of the total area of a top portion of the body portion; an annular lip disposed around a periphery of the upper opening, the annular lip extending substantially continuously along a heel-to-toe direction at a forward portion of the upper opening; a striking plate securely attached to the body portion, enclosing the front opening, the striking plate having a thickness in a range of from about 1.5 mm to about 4 mm; and a crown supported by and secured to the annular lip, thereby enclosing the upper opening, a first portion of the crown being sized to sit on the annular lip such that the first portion overlaps at least a portion of the annular lip, thereby forming a junction between the first portion of the crown and the body portion, the crown incorporating composite material and having a density between 1 g/cc and 2 g/cc, the crown having a maximum thickness no greater than about 2 mm; wherein the golf club head has a maximum coefficient of restitution of at least 0.80 and a volume of at least 150 cc. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A golf club head, comprising:
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a body portion defining an upper opening and a front opening and having a sole and a side section, the side section extending rearward of the front opening and having toe, rear and heel regions, the body portion including an annular lip positioned adjacent to the upper opening, the annular lip extending substantially continuously along a heel-to-toe direction at a forward portion of the upper opening, the body portion having a density of at least about 4 g/cc, the upper opening comprising at least about 25% of the total area of a top portion of the body portion; a striking plate securely attached to the body portion, enclosing the front opening, the striking plate having a thickness in a range of from about 1.5 mm to about 4 mm; and a crown supported by and securely attached to the annular lip, thereby enclosing the upper opening, a first portion of the crown being sized to sit on the annular lip such that the first portion overlaps at least a portion of the annular lip, thereby forming a junction between the first portion of the crown and the body portion, the crown including plies of composite material having a fiber areal weight of between 20 g/m2 and 200 g/m2 and having a maximum thickness no greater than about 2 mm, the weight of the crown being less than the weight of a similar sized piece formed of the material of the body portion; wherein at least one of the striking plate and the crown is attached to the body portion by adhesive bonding; and wherein the golf club head has a maximum coefficient of restitution of at least 0.80 and a volume of at least 150 cc. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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