Golf putter incorporating swing analysis module

Abstract

An improved golf putter incorporating a weight management system that allows for adjustment of a golf club head weighting by incorporating an adjustable weight system wherein weights may be removed and replaced quickly and easily without requiring a specialized tool is disclosed. Weights received within weight ports formed in the heel and toe portions of the putter are maintained securely affixed within the club head body. While the preferred golf club embodiment disclosed is a putter, the present invention contemplates incorporating any of the features and / or advancements disclosed herein into any golf club. In addition, the present invention further includes novel aspects relating to overall design, including mass distribution and a rearwardly projecting portion having an upwardly sloped sole that prevents the club from snagging the turf. Furthermore a hollowed out area formed within the rearwardly projecting portion is sized and shaped to receive a correspondingly sized and shaped sensing module adapted to measure club head movement and wirelessly transmit data to a remote graphical user interface.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12 / 031,932, filed on Feb. 15, 2008, which claims the benefit of provisional U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 901,783, filed on Feb. 15, 2007.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]N / ACOPYRIGHT NOTICE[0003]A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material that is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or patent disclosure as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent file or records, but otherwise reserves all copyrights rights whatsoever.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]1. Field of the Invention[0005]The present invention relates to the sport of golf, and more particularly to a golf putter having an adjustable weighting system and further adapted for use with a swing analysis system for analyzing the moveme...

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Benefits of technology

[0013]The present invention overcomes the limitations and shortcomings in the art by providing an improved golf putter incorporating a weight management system that allows for comprehensive adjustment of a golf club head weighting by incorporating an adjustable weight system wherein weights may be removed and replaced quickly and easily. Adjustable weight ports are provided in the heel and toe portions of the putter head, and the putter head defines a cavity adapted for receiving either an adjustable weighting module or an electronic swing analysis module. The putter head is designed such that mass has been removed from the lower / sole portion of the putter head to the upper or top portion thereby raising the center of mass, preferably to a point at or above the equator of the golf ball to reduce or eliminate back spin imparted to the golf ball upon contact. The putter head further includes apertures, preferably disposed in connection with the face portion to provide for the transmission of impact sounds to the electronic swing analysis module to monitor on-center and off-center impact. In one or more alternate embodiments, a putter shaft terminates in a hosel that is affixed to the putter head using vibration isolating mounting configuration thereby providing an improved feel. The hosel is preferably shaped as an elongated rectangular cross-section for insertion within a corresponding elongated hosel receiving slot formed in the putter head such that the shaft is automatically installed in aligned relation with the face of the putter. A resilient bushing is disposed in surrounding relation with the hosel and provides a vibration isolating interface between the hosel and the putter head to further dampen the energy transmitted through the bushing. The putter head may be adapted with one or more face inserts to allow for customization. While the preferred golf club embodiment disclosed is a putter, the present invention contemplates incorporating any of the features and / or advancements disclosed herein into any golf club.

Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, for both beginners and veterans of the game, it is one of the most difficult games to master.

However, learning the game in this manner can inhibit how good the player's swing can become.

The disclosures found in the prior art fail to either teach or suggest a golf putter with adjustable weight system wherein the weights may be easily adjusted by removal and replacement of weights in many areas of the putter head as well as within the main body of the putter.

Further, the prior art fails to disclose a golf putter that is both suitable for play while being adapted for use with an attachable swing analyzer.

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