Golf putter with removeable inserts for altering the center of gravity of the putter

Abstract

A golf putter including a plurality of physical and visual aids for assisting the golfer to more consistently assume a good head and body position and to better putt a golf ball toward a remote hole. The putter head is engaged with one of a plurality of detachable flanges. The flanges all have different lengths, weights and shapes and are selectively engaged with the putter head to change its center of gravity and thereby change the characteristics of the putter. The golfer selectively engages the appropriate one of the plurality of flanges to give the putter head the type of characteristics that best suit his personal putting abilities and deficiencies and is thereby aided in correctly and accurately striking the golf ball. Each of the detachable flanges is provided with a first reflective surface and a second non-reflective surface. The reflective surfaces are all provided with a second linear marking thereon. The second linear marker is alignable with a first linear marking on the putter head and with the remote hole toward which the ball is to be putted. The reflective surface is used during practice sessions to aid the golfer in correctly positioning his head and body. The selected flange is removed and rotated during USGA sanctioned golf games to present the non-reflective surface on the upper side of the club. The different flanges are quickly and easily engaged with the putter head, so the golfer may change the nature of the putter for each hole they encounter on the golf course.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 337,428 filed Jan. 23, 2006, which is a standard utility application that claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 702,131, filed Jul. 25, 2005, the entire specifications of which are incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Technical Field [0003] This invention generally relates to golf clubs. More particularly, the invention relates to a golf putter. Specifically, the invention relates to a golf putter that includes a variety of visual aids useful for training the golfer to correctly position their head and body so as to more consistently putt well. [0004] 2. Background Information [0005] Golfers are always trying to improve their game and, consequently, they are always seeking out aids, teaching tools, videos and programs that will assist them in improving their game and achieving their potential as a golfer...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

"The present invention is a golf club, specifically a putter, that includes physical and visual aids to help golfers hit the ball more consistently and accurately. The putter head is attached to a shaft and can be engaged with different detachable flanges, which change the center of gravity of the putter head. This helps the golfer to position their head correctly and strike the ball accurately. The flanges have a reflective surface for practice sessions and a non-reflective surface for USGA sanctioned games. The putter also has weight ports where small weights can be inserted to balance the putter head and help the golfer hold it in the correct position."

Problems solved by technology

The reflective surface is not allowed, however, in United States Golf Association (USGA) sanctioned games.

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