Golf putter having adjustable center of gravity

Abstract

A golf putter, which is weighted with a positionable weight by means of which the center of gravity of the putter can be changed to accommodate the requirements of the user. This result is achieved by a weight, which can be slidably positioned along a pair of rods, which run between the faceplate and the back plate of the putter. The plate can be positioned slidably along the rods either against the faceplate or back plate or at any position there between. When the weight has been placed in the desired position, it can be locked in this position by screws, which fit through the weight and abut against the rods.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] This invention relates to a golf putter with a positional weight and more particularly to such a putter in which the center of gravity can be readily changed to accommodate the requirements of the user. [0003] 2. Description of the Related Art [0004] Prior art devices for adjusting the center of gravity of a putter are described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,253,869 issued on Oct. 19, 1993 to Dingle et al; U.S. Pat. No. 4,253,667 issued on Mar. 3, 1981 to Clark; and U.S. Pat. No. 5,571,053 issued Nov. 5, 1996 to Lane. The Lane patent describes the use of weighting bolts, which are positioned on opposite ends of the putter head and thus only are capable of providing lateral weighting adjustment. The Clark patent describes weighting to the rear of the faceplate of the putter involving a compartment filled with various amounts of shot. However, while the amount of weighting of the putter to the rear of the putter head can be vari...

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Benefits of technology

[0006] In this manner, the center of gravity of the putter can rapidly and easily be adjusted either to a forward position suited to the needs of the golfer to provide a more forceful impact for slower green surfaces or to a rearward position to provide a less forceful impact for faster green surfaces. These adjustments can also be made to suite the golfer's grip, tempo and putting mechanics.

Problems solved by technology

However, while the amount of weighting of the putter to the rear of the putter head can be varied by changing the amount of shot, opposite ends of the putter head and thus only are capable of providing lateral weighting adjustment.

However, while the amount of weighting of the putter to the rear of the putter head can be varied by changing the amount of shot, the device of this invention does not enable changing the position of the center of gravity in the manner of the present invention.

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