Golf Club Head Having Center of Gravity Offset

Abstract

The present invention is directed to golf club apparatus and processes. A golf club with a center of gravity offset comprises a shaft presenting a central axis and a club head having a face and a hosel. The club head defines a first axis generally parallel to the face and collinear with the hosel. The shaft is joined to the club head at the hosel, with the shaft and hosel defining a second axis. The club head has a center of gravity configured proximate the intersection of the first axis and the second axis.

Description

PRIORITY[0001]The present invention claims priority to provisional application 62 / 000,934, which has a filing date of May 20, 2014.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present application is directed to a golf club head, particularly a golf club having a configured center of gravity.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]A golf club is made of a grip, a shaft, and a club head. A golf club shaft is typically a tapered tube made of metal or carbon fiber composite. The golf club shaft has a given amount of flex. The shaft flex is the amount that the shaft will bend when placed under a load. A stiffer shaft will not flex as much, while a more flexible shaft will “whip” with less power required for better distance on slower swings, but may torque and overflex if swung with too much power causing the head not to be square at impact, resulting in lower accuracy.[0006]Typical current driver and fairway wood golf club heads are typically formed of lightweight, yet durable...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention is about a golf club with a unique center of gravity. The golf club has a shaft and a club head with a face and a hosel. The club head has a first axis that is parallel to the face and collinear with the hosel. The shaft is joined to the club head at the hosel, creating a second axis. This design allows for a more stable and accurate swing when hitting the ball.

Problems solved by technology

A stiffer shaft will not flex as much, while a more flexible shaft will “whip” with less power required for better distance on slower swings, but may torque and overflex if swung with too much power causing the head not to be square at impact, resulting in lower accuracy.

Such weights are usually permanently attached to the club head and are limited in total mass.

Thus, even though the weight may be too light or too heavy, or the center of gravity too far forward or too far rearward, the golfer often cannot easily find a club center of gravity to his or her particular swing.

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