Golf club head including removable weight

Abstract

To provide a golf club head.SOLUTION: A golf club head 100 includes a striking face portion 102, a back portion 103, a removable weight 116, and a fastener 132. The back portion 103 may include an upper blade portion 104, a gutter 105, and a lower muscle portion 106. The lower muscle portion 106 may include a sole 108 and a back flange 110 including a weight recess 114. The sole 108 may include a fastener through hole 130 accessible to the weight recess 114. The removable weight 116 may fit into the weight recess 114.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE The present disclosure relates generally to golf clubs, and more particularly to golf club heads with removable weights. Summary of the Invention

[0002] An embodiment of the disclosed technology may include a golf club head. According to some aspects of the disclosed technology, the golf club head may include a striking face portion, a rear portion, a removable weight, and a fastener. The rear portion may include an upper blade portion, a groove, and a lower muscle portion. The groove may extend downward from the upper blade portion. The lower muscle portion may extend downward from the groove. The lower muscle portion may include a rear flange and a sole. The rear flange may include a weight recess. The sole may extend rearward from a lower portion of the striking face portion to the rear flange. The sole may include a toe-side sole portion. The toe-side sole portion may include a fastener through-hole that provides access to the weight recess. The removable weight may fit into the weight recess. The removable weight may include a body portion and a cover portion. The body portion may be covered by the sole in an installed position. The body portion may fit into a portion of the weight recess. The cover portion may cover the weight recess in the mounted position. The fastener may secure the removable weight in the mounted position. A portion of the fastener may engage with the toe portion of the body portion in the mounted position.

[0003] In some embodiments, the removable weight may comprise a metal.

[0004] In some embodiments, the metal may comprise one of tungsten, steel, titanium, aluminum, scandium, zinc, nickel, copper, and iron.

[0005] In some embodiments, the width of the removable weight may be greater than about 80% of the width of the rear flange.

[0006] In some embodiments, the width of the body portion may be less than the width of the cover portion.

[0007] In some embodiments, the width of the body portion may be about 25% of the width of the cover portion.

[0008] In some embodiments, the height dimension of the body portion may be greater than the height dimension of the cover portion.

[0009] In some embodiments, the depth dimension of the body portion may be less than the depth dimension of the cover portion.

[0010] In some embodiments, the fastener may be configured with a fastener shaft extending along a heel-to-toe direction.

[0011] According to some aspects of the disclosed technology, a golf club head may include a striking face portion, a rear portion, a removable weight, and a fastener. The rear portion may include an upper blade portion, a groove extending downward from the upper blade portion, and a lower muscle portion extending downward from the groove. The lower muscle portion may include a rear flange. The rear flange may include a weight recess extending into the sole, a fastener through-hole accessible to the weight recess, and a sole extending rearward from a lower portion of the striking face portion to the rear flange. The removable weight may fit into the weight recess. The removable weight may include a weight accessible to the fastener through-hole. The removable weight may include a body portion covered by the sole in the mounted position. The body portion may fit into a portion of the weight recess. The removable weight may include a cover portion covering the weight recess in the mounted position. The fastener may secure the removable weight in the mounted position via the fastener through-hole.

[0012] In some embodiments, the removable weight may comprise metal.

[0013] In some embodiments, the metal may include one of tungsten, steel, titanium, aluminum, scandium, zinc, nickel, copper, and iron.

[0014] In some embodiments, the width of the removable weight may be greater than about 80% of the width of the rear flange.

[0015] In some embodiments, the width of the body portion may be less than the width of the cover portion.

[0016] In some embodiments, the fastener can have a fastener axis that can be perpendicular to the outer surface of the rear flange.

[0017] In some embodiments, a first portion of the removable weight can extend partially forward in the mounted position, and a second portion of the removable weight can extend partially rearward in the mounted position.

[0018] According to some aspects of the disclosed technology, a golf club head may include a striking face portion, a rear portion, a removable weight, and a fastener. The rear portion may include an upper blade portion, a groove extending downward from the upper blade portion, and a lower muscle portion extending downward from the groove. The lower muscle portion may include a rear flange. The rear flange may include a weight recess. The lower muscle portion may include a sole extending rearward from a lower portion of the striking face portion to the rear flange. The sole may include a toe-side sole portion. The toe-side sole portion may include a fastener through-hole that provides access to the weight recess. The removable weight may be configured to fit into the weight recess. The removable weight may have a body portion that is covered by the sole in the mounted position. The body portion may be configured to fit into a portion of the weight recess. The removable weight may have a cover portion that covers the weight recess in the mounted position. The width of the main body portion may be smaller than the width of the cover portion. The width of the removable weight may be greater than about 80% of the width of the rear flange. A fastener may secure the removable weight in the mounted position. A portion of the fastener may be configured to engage with a toe portion of the main body portion in the mounted position.

[0019] In some embodiments, the body portion can have a body through-hole for engaging the first portion of the fastener.

[0020] In some embodiments, the removable weight may comprise a metal.

[0021] In some embodiments, the fastener can have a fastener axis that can be perpendicular to the outer surface of the rear flange. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0022] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a golf club head in accordance with one or more embodiments of the techniques of this disclosure. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a golf club head in accordance with one or more embodiments of the techniques of this disclosure. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a perspective exploded view of a golf club head in accordance with one or more embodiments of the techniques of this disclosure. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional rear view of a golf club head in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosed technology taken along line AA' in FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional rear view of a golf club head in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosed technology taken along line AA' in FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional rear view of a golf club head in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosed technology taken along line AA' in FIG. [Figure 7] 7 is a cross-sectional rear view of a golf club head in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosed technology taken along line AA' in FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a golf club head in accordance with one or more embodiments of the techniques of this disclosure. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a golf club head in accordance with one or more embodiments of the techniques of this disclosure. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a rear view of a golf club head in accordance with one or more embodiments of the techniques of this disclosure. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional side view of a golf club head in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosed technology taken along line BB' in FIG. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a perspective exploded view of a golf club head in accordance with one or more embodiments of the techniques of this disclosure. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a rear view of a golf club head in accordance with one or more embodiments of the techniques of this disclosure. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a perspective exploded view of a golf club head in accordance with one or more embodiments of the techniques of this disclosure. [Figure 15]FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional side view of a golf club head in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosed technology taken along line CC' in FIG. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional side view of a golf club head in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosed technology taken along line CC' in FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0023] These and other configurations of the disclosed technology, as well as the method of operation of associated elements of structure and combination of functions and parts, will become more apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description and claims with reference to these drawings, all of which form a part of this specification, and like reference numerals designate corresponding parts in the various views. It is expressly understood that these drawings are for purposes of illustration and description and are not intended to be limiting. For clarity and ease of illustration, however, the drawings have not necessarily been made to scale. As used in this specification and claims, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" may include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0024] Currently, there are limited technologies for dynamically adjusting the weight of a golf club iron or golf club wedge. Many of the limited technologies are permanent and / or time-consuming. For example, such technologies may involve grinding material on the golf club head, drilling holes, and / or adding tip plugs. The disclosed technology may enable dynamic adjustment of the mass, center of gravity (CG), and / or moment of inertia (MOI) of a golf club head. The disclosed technology may include removable weights. The disclosed technology may eliminate the need to remove or add material to a golf club head during assembly to meet customization requirements. This may provide for dynamic fine-tuning of the mass, CG, and / or MOI of a golf club head after manufacture.

[0025] The technology of the present disclosure is directed to a golf club head. The golf club head may include a striking face portion, a rear portion, a removable weight, and a fastener. The rear portion may include an upper blade portion, a groove, and a lower muscle portion. The lower muscle portion may include a rear flange and a sole. The rear flange may have a weight recess. The removable weight may be used to adjust characteristics of the golf club head. For example, the golf club head may include components that adjust the CG of the golf club head, the mass of the golf club head, the MOI of the golf club head, the material of the golf club head, the aesthetics of the golf club head, and / or other characteristics. The technology of the present disclosure may enable a user to quickly and easily change the characteristics of a golf club head after manufacture according to the user's needs.

[0026] 1-5 illustrate a golf club head 100 according to one or more embodiments of the disclosed technology. For example, FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a golf club head 100 according to one or more embodiments of the disclosed technology. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a golf club head 100 according to one or more embodiments of the disclosed technology. FIG. 3 is a perspective exploded view of a golf club head 100 according to one or more embodiments of the disclosed technology. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional rear view of a golf club head 100 according to one or more embodiments of the disclosed technology taken along line A-A' in FIG. 2. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional rear view of a golf club head 100 according to one or more embodiments of the disclosed technology taken along line A-A' in FIG. 2. Each of these views may provide a different view of the same or similar components, which may be described collectively herein. Referring first to FIG. 1, the golf club head 100 may include a striking face portion 102, a rear portion 103, a removable weight 116, and a fastener 132 (shown in at least FIG. 2). The golf club head 100 may include metal, plastic, composite, and / or other materials. Metal may include tungsten, steel, titanium, aluminum, scandium, zinc, nickel, copper, iron, alloys, and / or other metals without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Plastic may include thermoset, thermoplastic, and / or other plastics. Composite materials may include various materials known to those skilled in the art, such as graphite, carbon fiber, resin, ceramic, boron fiber, polymer, and foam. The striking face portion 102 may refer to the front portion of the golf club head 100. The striking face portion 102 may be intended for striking a golf ball. The front surface of the striking face portion 102 may be substantially flat.

[0027] The rear portion 103 may include an upper blade portion 104, a groove 105, and a lower muscle portion 106. The upper blade portion 104 may include an upper portion of the rear portion 103. The upper blade portion 104 may refer to the blade portion of the golf club head 100. The groove 105 may extend downward from the upper blade portion 104. For example, the groove 105 may extend from a lower portion of the upper blade portion 104. The groove 105 may include a substantially curved region. For example, the groove 105 may include a curve that extends downward and rearward from the bottom of the upper blade portion 104. In some embodiments, the groove 105 may be a straight region. For example, the groove 105 may extend downward and rearward from the bottom of the upper blade portion 104. The groove 105 may include a portion of the weight recess 114, which will be described in more detail below.

[0028] The lower muscle portion 106 may include a rear flange 110 and a sole 108. The lower muscle portion 106 may extend downward from the groove 105. The lower muscle portion 106 may refer to a muscle portion of the golf club head 100. For example, the lower muscle portion 106 may extend downward from a bottom and / or rear portion of the groove 105. The rear flange 110 may include a weight recess 114. The rear flange 110 may extend substantially rearward from the bottom and / or rear portion of the groove 105. The weight recess 114 may receive or be configured to receive a removable weight 116, which will be described in more detail later in this disclosure. The weight recess 114 may extend downward from the rear flange 110. For example, the weight recess 114 may extend parallel to the plane of the front surface of the striking face portion 102. The weight recess 114 may be asymmetric. For example, the weight recess 114 may have a deeper recess on the heel side than on the toe side from the geometric center, or vice versa, based on the removable weight 116. In some embodiments, the asymmetry may be forward or rearward from the geometric center. Matching the shape, size, and / or dimensions of the weight recess 114 to the removable weight 116 may reduce, prevent, or stop undesired movement of the removable weight 116 in the installed position and / or reduce, prevent, or stop undesired sound of the removable weight 116 in the installed position.

[0029] The sole 108 may extend substantially downward from the rear flange 110 toward the striking face portion 102. For example, the sole 108 may extend downward from a rear portion of the rear flange 110 to a bottom portion of the striking face portion 102. The sole 108 may extend substantially rearward from the bottom of the striking face portion 102 to the rear flange 110. The sole 108 may include a weight recess 114 and a toe-side sole portion 129. The weight recess 114 may be between the outer surface of the sole 108 and the striking face portion 102. The toe-side sole portion 129 may refer to the toe-side portion of the sole 108. The toe-side sole portion 129 may include a fastener through-hole 130. The fastener through-hole 130 may extend into the weight recess 114. For example, fastener through hole 130 may extend from toe side sole portion 129 toward heel side into weight recess 114. Fastener through hole 130 may be accessible to weight recess 114. In some embodiments, fastener through hole 130 may be recessed relative to the surrounding area of ​​golf club head 100. Referring to FIG. 2 , fastener through hole 130 may receive a portion of fastener 132. For example, fastener through hole 130 may receive a bottom portion of fastener 132.

[0030] Referring to FIG. 3 , the golf club head 100 may include a removable weight 116 having a body portion 118 and a cover portion 120. The removable weight 116 may fit into or be configured to fit into the weight recess 114. In the mounted position, the removable weight 116 may be flush with surrounding surfaces, including the groove 105, the rear flange 110, and / or the sole 108. This mounted position may be when the removable weight 116 is fully inserted into the weight recess 114. In the mounted position, the removable weight 116 may form a substantially continuous shape along the rear portion 103, providing the golf club head 100 with a uniform appearance. The uniform appearance may make the golf club head 100 difficult to visually distinguish from conventional golf club heads.

[0031] The removable weight 116 may be constructed of metal, plastic, and / or composite materials. In some embodiments, the removable weight 116 may be a multi-material component. For example, the body portion 118 may be a first material and the cover portion 120 may be a second material. In some embodiments, a heel portion of the removable weight 116 may be a first material and a toe portion of the removable weight 116 may be a second material. These materials may be different from the other portions of the golf club head 100. In some embodiments, some materials may be the same as the other portions of the golf club head 100. In some embodiments, the removable weight 116 may be solid. In some embodiments, the removable weight 116 may be hollow. The removable weight 116 may weigh between approximately 1.0 g and approximately 70.0 g. In some embodiments, the removable weight 116 may weigh between approximately 2.0 g and approximately 35.0 g.

[0032] The body portion 118 may be a bottom portion of the removable weight 116. The body portion 118 may be covered by the sole 108 and / or the cover portion 120 in the mounted position. The body portion 118 may fit into a portion of the weight recess 114 in the mounted position. For example, the body portion 118 may be configured to fit into the bottom of the weight recess 114. The cover portion 120 may be an upper portion of the removable weight 116. The cover portion 120 may be configured to extend upward from the body portion 118. The cover portion 120 may cover the body portion 118 and / or the weight recess 114 in the mounted position. A portion of the cover portion 120 may fit into a portion of the weight recess 114. For example, the bottom portion of the cover portion 120 may fit into the top of the weight recess 114. In some embodiments, the cover portion 120 and / or the removable weight 116 can cover at least 90% of the width of the upper blade portion 104, the groove 105, the lower muscle portion 106, the sole 108, and / or the rear flange 110. In embodiments, the cover portion 120 and / or the removable weight 116 can cover at least 75% of the width of the upper blade portion 104, the groove 105, the lower muscle portion 106, the sole 108, and / or the rear flange 110. The width of the body portion 118 can be smaller than the width of the cover portion 120. For example, the width of the body portion 118 can be less than 95% of the width of the cover portion 120. In some embodiments, the width of the body portion 118 can be less than 75% of the width of the cover portion 120. In some embodiments, the body portion 118 can be a different material than the cover portion 120. The height dimension of the body portion 118 can be greater than the height dimension of the cover portion 120. The front-to-back depth of the main body portion 118 may be smaller than the depth of the cover portion 120 .

[0033] Referring to FIG. 4 , the golf club head 100 may include a fastener 132. The fastener 132 may secure the removable weight 116 in a mounted position where the fastener 132 is fully secured. The fastener 132 may include a threaded end and a head end. The threaded end may be on a bottom end of the fastener 132, and the head end may be on a top end of the fastener 132. The threaded end may engage a threaded portion of a fastener through-hole 130. The fastener 132 may be secured along a fastener shank 136, as described in more detail below. The fastener through-hole 130 may include holes of various sizes to accommodate various widths of the fastener 132. For example, the toe portion of the fastener through-hole 130 may include a first hole having a first circumference for mating with the head end. The heel portion of the fastener through-hole 130 may include a second hole having a second circumference for receiving the threaded end. The heel portion of the fastener may be threaded. The variable size holes may aid in seating the fastener 132. The fastener shank 136 may extend along a heel-to-toe direction. Referring again to FIG. 3 , the golf club head 100 may be configured with a retaining ring 134. The retaining ring 134 may help prevent the fastener 132 from being completely decoupled or unlocked from the golf club head 100. This may prevent loss of the fastener 132. Referring again to FIG. 4 , in the installed position, a portion of the fastener 132 may contact a portion of the removable weight 116. For example, the bottom of the threaded end of the fastener 132 may contact the toe portion of the body portion 118 in the installed position. The fastener 132 may help to hold and / or secure the removable weight 116 in the mounted position. In the mounted position, the bottom of the threaded end of the fastener 132 may contact the toe portion of the body portion 118, which may contact the interior surface of the golf club head 100 near the heel end of the bottom portion of the weight recess 114 and help secure the removable weight 116 in the mounted position.In some embodiments, the toe portion of body portion 118 can be shaped, sized, and / or dimensioned to receive the bottom portion of the threaded end of fastener 132. For example, fastener axis 136 can be perpendicular to the toe portion of body portion 118 that contacts the threaded end of fastener 132 in the installed position. Fastener 132 can comprise metal, plastic, or other materials, as described herein.

[0034] 6-8 illustrate a golf club head 600 according to one or more embodiments of the disclosed technology. The golf club head 600 may be identical to or substantially similar to the golf club head 100. For example, FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional rear view of the golf club head 600 according to one or more embodiments of the disclosed technology taken along line A-A' in FIG. 2. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional rear view of the golf club head 600 according to one or more embodiments of the disclosed technology taken along line A-A' in FIG. 2. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the golf club head 600 according to one or more embodiments of the disclosed technology. Each of these figures may provide a different view of the same or similar components, which may be described collectively herein. Referring first to FIG. 6, the width of the body portion 618 may be smaller than the width of the cover portion 620. For example, the width of the body portion 618 may be less than about 50% of the width of the cover portion 620. In some embodiments, the width of the body portion 618 can be less than about 25% of the width of the cover portion 620. It will be understood that the body portion 618 and the cover portion 620 can be otherwise shaped, sized, and / or dimensioned without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosed technology. The weight recess 614 can be shaped, sized, and / or dimensioned accordingly to fit within the body portion 618. For example, the bottom of the weight recess 614 can be narrower than the weight recess 114 and the body portion 118, respectively, to accommodate the narrower weight recess 618. Golf club head 600 may include, for example, a striking face portion 602, a rear portion 603, an upper blade portion 604, a groove 605, a lower muscle portion 606, a sole 608, a rear flange 610, a toe sole portion 629, a fastener through hole 630, a fastener 632, and / or a fastener shank 636, and other portions may be the same or similar to other golf club heads described in this disclosure, including, for example, a striking face portion, a rear portion, an upper blade portion, a groove, a lower muscle portion, a sole, a rear flange, a toe sole portion, a fastener through hole, a fastener, a retaining ring, and / or a fastener shank.7 and 8 may provide additional views of the weight recess 614.

[0035] 9-12 illustrate a golf club head 900 in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosed technology. For example, FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the golf club head 900 in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosed technology. FIG. 10 is a rear view of the golf club head 900 in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosed technology. FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional side view of the golf club head 900 in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosed technology taken along line B-B' in FIG. 10. FIG. 12 is a perspective exploded view of the golf club head 900 in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosed technology. Each of these figures may provide a different view of the same or similar components, which may be described collectively herein. Golf club head 900 may include, for example, a striking face portion 902, a rear portion 903, an upper blade portion 904, a groove 905, a lower muscle portion 906, a sole 908, and / or a rear flange 910, and may be identical to or substantially similar to other golf club heads described herein, which may include, for example, a striking face portion, a rear portion, an upper blade portion, a groove, a lower muscle portion, a sole, and / or a rear flange. Referring first to FIG. 9 , rear flange 910 may be configured with a fastener through hole 930. Fastener through hole 930 may be unthreaded. In some embodiments, fastener through hole 930 may be fully or partially threaded. Referring to FIG. 10 , fastener through hole 930 may be centered across the width of removable weight 916. In some embodiments, the fastener through holes 930 may be centered about the CG of the removable weight 916 or the geometric center of the removable weight 916, although the fastener through holes 930 may be otherwise positioned, shaped, sized, and / or dimensioned without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosed technology. As shown, the fastener through holes 930 may intersect or overlap with the weight recess 914. For example, a continuous shape may be formed by the fastener through holes 930 and the weight recess 914.

[0036] 11 , in the mounted position, the removable weight 916 may be substantially flush with the surrounding area of ​​the golf club head 900. For example, the removable weight 916 may be flush with surrounding surfaces, including the groove 905, the rear flange 910, and / or the sole 908, in the mounted position. The removable weight 916 may have multiple surfaces. For example, from a side view, a first portion 916 of the removable weight may extend partially forward in the mounted position, and a second portion 916 of the removable weight may extend partially rearward in the mounted position. In one embodiment, the removable weight 916 is flat on the exterior surface in the mounted position, but may be angled substantially downward on the rear surface, angled downward toward the rear on the rear surface, angled upward toward the front on the front surface, or angled upward toward the rear on the exterior surface. It will be understood that some or all of these angled surfaces may be curved without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosed technology. It will also be appreciated that the removable weight 916 may be shaped, sized, and / or dimensioned without departing from the spirit and scope of the techniques of the present disclosure.

[0037] 12 , golf club head 900 can be configured with removable weight 916, which can be a different shape, size, and / or dimensions than other removable weights described in this disclosure. For example, body portion 918 can have a smaller height dimension than other body portions described in this disclosure. The bottom of body portion 918 can be more rounded than the bottoms of other body portions described in this disclosure. In some embodiments, the width of body portion 918 can be less than about 95% of the width of cover portion 920. The width of body portion 918 can be greater than the widths of other body portions described in this disclosure.

[0038] The removable weight 916 can have a weight through-hole 938. The weight through-hole 938 can be configured to receive a portion of the fastener 932. For example, the weight through-hole 938 can be configured to receive a threaded portion of the fastener 932. The weight through-hole 938 can be threaded to engage with the threaded portion of the fastener 932. The fastener through-hole 930 can provide access to or otherwise communicate with the weight through-hole 938. The fastener through-hole 930 can have the same circumference or size as the weight through-hole 938. In some embodiments, the fastener through-hole 930 can have a larger circumference or size compared to the weight through-hole 938. 10 , additional views of weight recess 914, fastener through-hole 930, and fastener 932 are illustrated to clarify their shapes, but it will be understood that these components may be shaped, sized, and / or dimensioned differently without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosed technology. Weight recess 914 may be shaped, sized, and / or dimensioned differently from the other weight recesses described herein to receive and / or accommodate removable weight 916.

[0039] The fastener 932 may be smaller than other fasteners described in this disclosure. For example, the fastener 932 may have a smaller height dimension than other fasteners described in this disclosure. The fastener 932 may have the same circumference throughout the fastener 932. In some embodiments, the fastener 932 may be similar to other fasteners described in this disclosure. The fastener 932 may be threaded throughout its height. The height dimension of the fastener 932 may be greater than the height dimension of the weight through-hole 938. This may allow the bottom of the fastener 932 to engage the interior surface of the golf club head 900 near the face portion of the weight recess 914 and secure the removable weight 916 to the golf club head 900. In some embodiments, the top of the fastener 932 may engage both the threaded portion of the fastener through-hole 930 and the weight through-hole 938 to secure the removable weight 916 to the golf club head 900. In some embodiments, the height dimension of the weight through-hole 938 may be greater or less than the height dimension of the fastener 932. Referring again to FIG. 11 , the fastener axis 936 may pass through the geometric center of the fastener through-hole 930 and the weight through-hole 938. For example, the fastener axis 936 may be perpendicular to the outer surface of the rear flange 910. The fastener through-hole 930 and the weight through-hole 938 may be aligned. In some embodiments, the fastener through-hole 930 and the weight through-hole 938 may have the same circumference. In some embodiments, the fastener through-hole 930 may have a circumference greater than the circumference of the weight through-hole 938.

[0040] 13-16 illustrate a golf club head 1300 in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosed technology. For example, FIG. 13 is a rear view of a golf club head 1300 in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosed technology. FIG. 14 is a perspective exploded view of a golf club head 1300 in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosed technology. FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional side view of a golf club head 1300 in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosed technology taken along line CC' in FIG. 13. FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional side view of a golf club head 1300 in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosed technology taken along line CC' in FIG. 13. Each of these figures may provide a different view of the same or similar components, which may be described collectively herein. Golf club head 1300 may include, for example, a striking face portion 1302, a rear portion 1303, an upper blade portion 1304, a groove 1305, a lower muscle portion 1306, a sole 1308, and / or a rear flange 1310, and may be identical to or substantially similar to other golf club heads described herein that may include, for example, a striking face portion, a rear portion, an upper blade portion, a groove, a lower muscle portion, a sole, and / or a rear flange. Referring initially to FIG. 13 , golf club head 1300 may include a removable weight 1316. The width of removable weight 1316 may be less than about 50% of the width of upper blade portion 1304, a groove 1305, a lower muscle portion 1306, and / or a sole 1308. In some embodiments, the width of the removable weight recess 1316 can be less than about 25% of the width of the upper blade portion 1304, the groove 1305, the lower muscle portion 1306, and / or the sole 1308. The removable weight 1316 can be a different shape, size, and / or dimensions than other removable weights described in this disclosure. The weight recess 1314 can be shaped, sized, and / or dimensioned to fit and / or accommodate the removable weight 1316, as described in this disclosure.

[0041] The golf club head 1300 may include a fastener through hole 1330. For example, the rear flange 1310 may include the fastener through hole 1330. The fastener through hole 1330 may be unthreaded. In some embodiments, the fastener through hole 1330 may be fully or partially threaded. The fastener through hole 1330 may be centered across the width of the removable weight 1316. In some embodiments, the fastener through hole 1330 may be centered around the CG of the removable weight 1316 or the geometric center of the removable weight 1316, although it will be understood that the fastener through hole 1330 may be otherwise positioned, shaped, sized, and / or dimensioned without departing from the spirit and scope of the technology of the present disclosure. 15 , in the mounted position, the removable weight 1316 may protrude beyond the surrounding surfaces of the golf club head 1300, such as the mounted position groove 1305, the rear flange 1310, and / or the sole 1308. The protruding cover portion 1320 may allow a user to more easily handle the removable weight 1316, such as for removal or installation.

[0042] 14 , rear portion 1303 can include weight recess 1314. Upper blade portion 1304, groove 1305, lower muscle portion 1306, and / or sole 1308 can include portions of weight recess 1314. Fastener through hole 1330 can be separate from weight recess 1314. For example, there is no intersection and / or overlap between the opening formed by fastener through hole 1330 and the opening formed by weight recess 1314. Fastener 1332 can be the same as or substantially similar to fasteners described in this disclosure.

[0043] The removable weight 1316 can include a body portion 1318, a cover portion 1320, and a weight through-hole 1338. The removable weight 1316 can be curved. For example, referring to FIG. 15 , in a side view, the bottom of the removable weight 1316 can curve forward toward the center of the removable weight 1316 and curve backward toward the top of the removable weight 1316. In this side view, the removable weight 1316 can appear U-shaped. The body portion 1318 can have a height dimension that is greater than the cover portion 1320. Referring again to FIG. 14 , the body portion 1318 can have the same width as the cover portion 1320.

[0044] 15 , the fastener shaft 1336 can be configured to pass through the geometric center of the fastener through hole 1330 and the weight through hole 1338. The fastener through hole 1330 can have the same perimeter as the weight through hole 1338. The fastener shaft 1336 can extend perpendicular to the outer surface of the rear flange 1310. The fastener shaft 1336 can extend along the geometric center of the fastener through hole 1330 and the weight through hole 1338. The fastener through hole 1330 and the weight through hole 1338 can be aligned such that both geometric centers are along the same axis, such as the fastener shaft 1336. In some embodiments, the fastener through hole 1330 and the weight through hole 1338 can have the same perimeter. In some embodiments, fastener through-hole 1330 may have a circumference greater than the circumference of weight through-hole 1338, or vice versa.

[0045] 16, the shape of the weight recess 1314 is more apparent in this view. The weight recess 1314 may be curved to accommodate the shape, size, and / or dimensions of the removable weight 1316. In some embodiments, the bottom of the weight recess 1314 may be larger from the rear of the weight recess 1314 to the front of the bottom weight recess 1314 than the top of the weight recess 1314, as measured perpendicularly from one of the side walls of the weight recess 1314.

[0046] Except in at least some of the examples, or unless otherwise expressly stated, all numerical ranges, quantities, values, and percentages in the foregoing portion of this specification, such as amounts of materials, moments of inertia, center of gravity locations, lofts, angles, various ratios, and the like, can be read as if preceded by the word "about," even if the term "about" is not explicitly stated in the value, quantity, or range. Accordingly, unless expressly indicated to the contrary, the numerical parameters set forth in the above specification and appended claims are approximations that may vary depending upon the desired properties sought to be obtained by the techniques of the present disclosure. At the very least, and not as an attempt to limit the application of the doctrine of equivalents to the scope of the claims, each numerical parameter should be construed in light of at least the number of reported significant digits and by applying ordinary rounding techniques.

[0047] Notwithstanding that the numerical ranges and parameters setting forth the broad scope of the technology of this disclosure are approximations, the numerical values ​​set forth in the specific examples are reported as precisely as possible. However, any numerical value inherently contains certain errors necessarily resulting from the standard deviation found in their respective testing measurements. Furthermore, when numerical ranges of varying scope are set forth in this disclosure, it is contemplated that any combination of these values ​​inclusive of the recited values ​​may be used.

[0048] While various embodiments of the disclosed technology have been described above, it should be understood that these are by way of example only and not limitation. Similarly, the various figures may depict example configurations or structures to aid in understanding the configurations and functions that may be included in the disclosed technology. The technology of the present disclosure is not intended to be limited to the example configurations and structures illustrated, and the desired configuration may be implemented in a variety of alternative configurations and structures. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art how to implement alternative embodiments to provide the desired configuration of the technology of the present disclosure. Therefore, it should be understood that the appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications and embodiments that would be within the spirit and scope of the technology of the present disclosure.

[0049] Although the technology of the present disclosure is described in this disclosure with reference to various exemplary embodiments, the various features described in any individual embodiment are not limited to that particular embodiment and may be applied to other embodiments alone or in combination with features of other embodiments, regardless of whether such embodiments are described in this disclosure or as part of a single embodiment. Thus, the breadth and scope of the technology of the present disclosure should not be limited to any of the exemplary embodiments described above.

[0050] Words, phrases, and variations thereof used in this disclosure should be construed as open, not limiting, unless expressly stated otherwise. For example, the term "including" should be read to mean "including, without limitation," the term "example" should be read to mean that the following provides illustrative examples, but is not an exhaustive or limiting list thereof, "a" or "an" should be read to mean "at least one," "one or more," etc., and terms such as "traditional," "normal," and similar terms should not be construed as being limited to a given period of time, but should be read to encompass conventional, ordinary, and other technologies that may be known at any time, now or in the future. Furthermore, references in this disclosure to technologies that would be apparent or known to those skilled in the art encompass technologies that would be apparent or known to those skilled in the art at any time, now or in the future.

[0051] The presence of words and phrases such as "one or more," "at least," "without limitation," or other similar phrases should not necessarily be read to mean that a narrower case is intended in the absence of such a broadening phrase. The presence of words such as "first," "second," etc. should not be read to mean that only one or two elements may be present.

Claims

1. In the golf club head, A hitting face portion; A rear portion, An upper blade portion; a groove extending downwardly from said upper blade portion; a lower muscle portion extending downwardly from the groove, a rear flange including a weight recess; the lower muscle portion having a sole extending rearward from a lower portion of the striking face portion to the rear flange, the sole having a toe-side sole portion having a fastener through-hole that allows access to the weight recess; the rear portion having A removable weight that fits into the weight recess, a main body portion that is covered by the sole in the mounting position and that fits into a portion of the weight recess; the removable weight having a cover portion that covers the weight recess in the mounting position; a fastener for fixing the removable weight in the mounted position, the fastener having a portion that engages with a toe portion of the body portion in the mounted position.

2. The golf club head of claim 1 , wherein the removable weight comprises metal.

3. The golf club head of claim 2 , wherein the metal comprises one of tungsten, steel, titanium, aluminum, scandium, zinc, nickel, copper, and iron.

4. The golf club head of claim 1 , wherein the width of the removable weight is greater than about 80% of the width of the rear flange.

5. The golf club head of claim 1 , wherein the width of the body portion is less than the width of the cover portion.

6. The golf club head of claim 1 , wherein the width of the body portion is approximately 25% of the width of the cover portion.

7. The golf club head of claim 1 , wherein the body portion has a height dimension greater than a height dimension of the cover portion.

8. The golf club head of claim 6 , wherein the body portion has a depth dimension that is less than the depth dimension of the cover portion.

9. The golf club head of claim 1 , wherein the fastener has a fastener shaft extending along a heel-to-toe direction.

10. 11. The golf club head of claim 10, wherein a first portion of the removable weight extends partially forward in the mounted position and a second portion of the removable weight extends partially rearward in the mounted position.

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