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Modular putter

a golf putter and module technology, applied in the field of golf putters, can solve the problems of not allowing the placement of weights peripherally within the putter head, and achieve the effect of controlling vibration

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-08-03
JOHNSON LANNY L
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[0021] The present invention provides a modular golf putter head comprising: a putter head body with a width defined by a front side and an opposed back side, a length defined by a heel side and an opposed toe side, and a height defined by a top side and an opposed bottom side of the body, the top side having an opening into which a shaft can be affixed, wherein the body has one or more recesses each of which have access to two or more holes which pass through the putter head body; a plurality of fastening means passing through the holes in the putter head body; a face plate having a striking surface for contacting a golf ball, removably secured to the front side of the putter head body by the pluralit

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While weights can be placed in the cavity to adjust the weight of the putter, the cavity do not allow for placement of the weights peripherally within the putter head.

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[0070]FIGS. 12-21 schematically illustrate various weighting configurations of the putter head 10 for testing. Independent testing was performed at Swing Dynamics in Carlsbad, Calif. on the Putting Track Monitor. This is an elaborate computerized system including photographic documentation of the roll. The instrument identifies the optimum roll conditions of a putt and enables players of all skill levels to choose a putter that rolls the ball with the best physics.

[0071] Swing Dynamic's Putting Track Monitor measured 10 critical components of the putt; takeaway face angle, takeaway path, impact face angle, impact club path, impact club speed (MPH), swing tempo, impact ball speed (MPH), impact ball spin (RPM), skid distance (inches), true roll speed (MPH) and Putt Efficiency Index (PEI).

[0072] The skid is defined as any ball forward movement in excess of the circumference of the ball, 2.216 inches. The skid segment is a dominant factor in holding the putt's line. The shorter the sk...

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A modular golf putter head, kit, and method of assembling the putter head are disclosed. The putter head has a body with one or more recesses each of which have access to holes passing through the putter head body through which screws or other fasteners removably secure weight inserts. The weight inserts can be situated at a plurality of sites along the length, width and height of the putter head to allow a golfer the choice of many possible weighting configurations for the putter head. The putter head also can be configured to have one of a number of face plates, such that the golfer can choose a preferred shape for a striking surface which contacts the golf ball when assembling the putter head.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] Not Applicable STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] Not Applicable BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] (1) Field of the Invention [0004] The present invention relates generally to golf putters, and more particularly to modular golf putters. Specifically, the present invention relates to a modular golf putter having variable weighting. [0005] (2) Description of the Related Art [0006] U.S. Pat. No. 4,121,832 to Ebbing discloses a variably configurable putter head having a body and a striker assembly. The striker assembly can be mounted to provide either a right handed or left handed putter configuration. Additionally, the striker assembly has a cavity for containing removable weights allowing the golfer to adjust the weight of the putter. While weights can be placed in the cavity to adjust the weight of the putter, the cavity do not allow for placement of the weights peripherally within the putter head. [0...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B53/04A63B53/06
CPCA63B53/0487A63B53/065A63B2053/026A63B2053/0408A63B2053/0491A63B2053/0425A63B2053/0416A63B53/026A63B53/0425A63B53/0408A63B53/0416A63B60/02
Inventor JOHNSON, LANNY L.
Owner JOHNSON LANNY L