GOLF CLUB
First Claim
1. A golf club sleeve comprising:
- a top portion;
a middle portion connected to the top portion, the middle portion having a thin wall thickness of at least 0.6 mm to about 1 mm;
a bottom portion connected to the middle portion including a plurality of engaging surfaces;
a central longitudinal axis; and
an offset angle being offset from the central longitudinal axis, the offset angle being configured to allow a maximum loft change of about 0.5 degrees to about 4.0 degrees, wherein the total weight of the sleeve is less than 9 g.
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Abstract
A golf club comprises a shaft, a club head, and a connection assembly that allows the shaft to be easily disconnected from the club head. In particular embodiments, a sleeve including a top portion, a middle portion connected to the top portion is described. The middle portion includes a thin wall thickness. A bottom portion is connected to the middle portion including a plurality of engaging surfaces. A central longitudinal axis and an offset angle offset from the central longitudinal axis is described. The offset angle allows a maximum loft change of about 0.5 degrees to about 4.0 degrees. The total weight of the sleeve is less than 9 g.
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20 Claims
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1. A golf club sleeve comprising:
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a top portion; a middle portion connected to the top portion, the middle portion having a thin wall thickness of at least 0.6 mm to about 1 mm; a bottom portion connected to the middle portion including a plurality of engaging surfaces; a central longitudinal axis; and an offset angle being offset from the central longitudinal axis, the offset angle being configured to allow a maximum loft change of about 0.5 degrees to about 4.0 degrees, wherein the total weight of the sleeve is less than 9 g. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A golf club head comprising:
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a body comprising a face plate positioned at a forward portion of the golf club head, a hosel portion, a sole positioned at a bottom portion of the golf club head, a crown positioned at a top portion of the golf club head, the body defining an interior cavity, wherein at least 50 percent of the crown has a thickness less than about 0.8 mm; an adjustable loft system configured to allow a maximum loft change of about 0.5 degrees to about 4.0 degrees; a weight savings zone having a radius of 6.9 mm, the weight savings zone being symmetrical about a central longitudinal axis, a hosel material located within the weight savings zone weighing less than 35 g. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A golf club head comprising:
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a body comprising a face plate positioned at a forward portion of the golf club head, a hosel portion, a sole positioned at a bottom portion of the golf club head, a crown positioned at a top portion of the golf club head, the body defining an interior cavity, wherein at least 50 percent of the crown has a thickness less than about 0.8 mm; an adjustable loft system assembly configured to allow a maximum loft change of about 0.5 degrees to about 4.0 degrees, the adjustable loft system assembly including a sleeve, a sleeve insert, a ferrule, a fastener, and a washer; a weight savings zone having a radius of 6.9 mm, the weight savings zone being symmetrical about a central longitudinal axis, the adjustable loft system assembly located within the weight savings zone and a portion of the club head located within the weight savings zone weighing between about 15 g and about 50 g.
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Specification