Golf club head
First Claim
1. A golf club head comprising:
- a first body portion formed of a metallic material, wherein the first body portion comprises at least a majority of a sole of the golf club head, the sole comprising a plurality of openings therein;
a first weight insert positioned within one of the openings along a toe side of the club head;
a second weight insert positioned within one of the openings along a heel side of the club head;
a third weight insert positioned within one of the openings between the first and second weight inserts;
a first light-weight insert positioned within one of the openings between the first weight insert and the third weight insert; and
a second light-weight insert positioned within one of the openings between the second weight insert and the third weight insert;
wherein each of the weight inserts has a higher density than the body portion, and each of the light-weight inserts has a density lower than the body portion;
wherein each of the weight and light-weight inserts is co-molded with the body portion.
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Abstract
A hollow golf club head with a concave portion is disclosed and claimed. The club head includes a metallic portion and a light-weight portion, which may be formed of plastic, composite, or the like. The concave portion allows the club designer to make a club head having very thin portions while still maintaining the requisite structural integrity. Convex bulges may optionally be provided to house weight inserts to enhance the playing characteristics of the golf club. The metallic portion of the club head may take on the appearance of a frame, into which several light-weight inserts are positioned. These light-weight inserts may be positioned in the crown, skirt, and sole of the club head. The club head may be formed by co-molding, eliminating the need for welding or adhesives, freeing mass to be used in more beneficial ways. The club head may be large to increase playability and forgiveness.
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15 Claims
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1. A golf club head comprising:
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a first body portion formed of a metallic material, wherein the first body portion comprises at least a majority of a sole of the golf club head, the sole comprising a plurality of openings therein; a first weight insert positioned within one of the openings along a toe side of the club head; a second weight insert positioned within one of the openings along a heel side of the club head; a third weight insert positioned within one of the openings between the first and second weight inserts; a first light-weight insert positioned within one of the openings between the first weight insert and the third weight insert; and a second light-weight insert positioned within one of the openings between the second weight insert and the third weight insert; wherein each of the weight inserts has a higher density than the body portion, and each of the light-weight inserts has a density lower than the body portion; wherein each of the weight and light-weight inserts is co-molded with the body portion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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