Golf putter head and club and method of putting

Abstract

A generally cylindrical substantially solid body golf putter head is provided having a striking portion and two concave ends, with a body having a diameter that is slightly less than the diameter of a golf ball. The putter head can also have a flat surface along the top side of the head that contains two elongated cavities each containing an indicator for assisting the golfer's swing. The design of this putter has the further unique feature in that it can be constructed out of a clear material containing indicators and or specialized designs and be used as a teaching aid and or marketing tool. A method for using the golf putter head is also provided.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] [Not Applicable]FEDERAL RESEARCH STATEMENT [0002] [Not Applicable]FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0003] The present invention relates to a golf club and, more particularly, to a golf club head assembly for a putter and a method for putting. BACKGROUND OF INVENTION [0004] Conventional golf club heads are typically cast from metal alloys, such as brass or steel, or other materials having a semihomogeneous density. These materials have been demonstrated to provide a weight, balance or “feel” that is desired by golfers. When aluminum is employed, a nonaluminum core, such as copper or brass, is often inserted to add weight and “weigh down” the club head so that user experiences a deadening feel when using the club. [0005] Characteristics of golf club heads are typically defined by their overall shape. Club heads are designed in various shapes to improve the accuracy of a golfer's swing. For instance, traditional putter heads have a long flat surface...

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Benefits of technology

[0007] The present invention is directed to a golf putter head comprising a generally cylindrical body having a striking portion and two concave ends. The body is solid, substantially solid, or substantially solid with cavities. The diameter of the body is slightly less than the diameter of a golf ball and the striking portion contains a somewhat or substantially textured surface. Unlike traditional putters, which have flat striking surfaces and hollow interiors, the surface of the present invention provides an advantage that it improves the impact efficiency between a golf club head and the golf ball. The cylindrical surface in combination with the textured surface produce a consistent rotation of the ball upon impact, whereas traditional putters tend to skid before rolling. In addition, the curved surface also promotes proper alignment of the putter head thus eliminating push or pull putts. Using this putter allows off-center or miss-hits to run true and accurate.

[0008] Another advantage in an example of an embodiment of the present invention is a unique internal indicator feature that resides within the body. The internal indicator can be integrated with the body mass or be placed within an elongated cavity aligned generally parallel with the body. It includes a colored element that appears more vibrant or, alternatively, displays a different color to a user who is swinging the putter with a straight, consistent follow through. Thus the invention may be used as an instructional tool to assist golfers improve their swing to, hopefully, more accurately putt a golf ball.

[0009] An advantage in another example of an embodiment of the present invention includes use of the golf putter head in combination with a split dual shaft. In this way one putter can have varying lengths, such as that of a conventional putter, belly putter or long putter.

Problems solved by technology

A deficiency of such designs is that the multiple parts require greater a assembly.

Thus current putters tend to be more expensive to manufacture and produce.

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