METHODS FOR MARKING GOLF CLUB FERRULE
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1. A method of creating markings on a golf club ferrule, comprising:
- providing a polymeric ferrule body having a first color;
painting at least a portion of the ferrule body with a paint material, the paint material having a second color that is different than the first color; and
removing one or more portions of the paint material from the ferrule body to reveal respective portions of the first color, thereby forming one or more markings on the ferrule.
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Abstract
Described herein are methods of creating markings on a golf club ferrule, some of which comprising providing a polymeric ferrule body having a first color; painting at least a portion of the ferrule body with a paint material, the paint material having a second color that is different than the first color, such as with a high contrast; and removing one or more portions of the paint material from the ferrule body, such as by laser engraving, to reveal respective portions of the first color, thereby forming one or more markings on the ferrule.
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1. A method of creating markings on a golf club ferrule, comprising:
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providing a polymeric ferrule body having a first color; painting at least a portion of the ferrule body with a paint material, the paint material having a second color that is different than the first color; and removing one or more portions of the paint material from the ferrule body to reveal respective portions of the first color, thereby forming one or more markings on the ferrule. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A golf club ferrule comprising:
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a polymeric ferule body having a first color and defining an outer surface; a cover layer comprising a paint material having a second color, the cover layer covering a substantial portion of the outer surface of the ferrule body; and wherein one or more portions of the ferrule body are exposed through the cover layer, the exposed portions of the ferrule body forming informational markings on the ferrule. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18)
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19. A golf club comprising:
a golf club head and a shaft assembly adjustably attached to the golf club head, the shaft assembly comprising a shaft, a sleeve and a ferrule fixed together, the sleeve having an upper portion that includes at least one informational marking, the ferrule being positioned over the upper portion of the sleeve and comprising at least one feature such that the at least one informational marking can be seen through the at least one feature. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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