Golf club head with specially reinforced surface

Abstract

To provide a golf club head having a specially reinforced surface. [Solution] A golf club head 1 with a specially reinforced surface comprises a head body and a high molecular weight polymer coating 12. The high molecular weight polymer coating is formed on the surface of the head body. The properties of the high molecular weight polymer coating improve feedback when hitting the ball and prevent dirt from adhering to the surface of the head body. After playing golf, the golf club head can be restored to its original clean state simply by wiping it.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] This invention relates to a golf club head, in particular a golf club head with a specially reinforced surface, specifically a golf club head with a polymer coating that is evenly applied to the surface of the golf club head, which increases the time the ball stays on the striking surface when hit, and at the same time improves the resistance to dirt and ease of cleaning. [Background technology]

[0002] Taiwan is an important manufacturing base for golf-related sports products, with the annual output value of the golf industry reaching tens of billions of dollars. According to past statistics from the Ministry of Economic Affairs, approximately 90% of golf-related sports products manufactured in Taiwan are sold overseas, and Taiwan's golf equipment exports account for 30% of the global market share, meaning that Taiwan has already occupied an important position in the golf industry. To cater to the huge golf market, manufacturers in various industries are constantly improving and innovating products such as golf clubs, heads, and jerseys, and using new materials to manufacture these peripheral products in an effort to gain favor with consumers.

[0003] Golf clubs are essential tools for golf, and their materials, weight arrangement, shape, and thickness and size of the hitting surface affect the feel of the player's shot. When swinging a golf club to hit a ball, the player aims to control the hitting point on the sweet spot and transmit the power of the swing to the ball sufficiently to send the ball flying in a straight line and quickly, while minimizing the loss of energy transmission. In order to make it easier to hit the sweet spot when hitting the ball, manufacturers focus on structural design and material selection to increase the probability of hitting the sweet spot.

[0004] When playing golf, many balls are hit, causing the golf club head and the ball to collide a considerable number of times, and the ball becomes dirty as it rolls on grass, sand, or other environments. In other words, when the ball comes into contact with the golf club head, dirt tends to adhere to the ball. Also, when the ball is hit frequently, wear and tear tends to occur on the surface of the ball. Therefore, the inventor is thinking about how to create a golf club head that provides an excellent hitting feel and reduces wear and tear.

[0005] In view of the above-mentioned existing shortcomings of golf club heads, the present inventor relies on his rich professional knowledge and many years of practical experience to improve them, and based on this, he creates the present invention. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] The main objective of the present invention is to provide a golf club head with a specially reinforced surface, which is coated with a polymer to improve feedback when hitting the ball and reduce dirt adhesion and wear. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a golf club head having a specially reinforced surface includes a head body and a polymer coating. The head body has a hitting portion, a toe adjacent to one end of the hitting portion, and a heel adjacent to the other end of the hitting portion. The polymer coating is formed on the surface of the head body.

[0008] In one embodiment of the present invention, the head body is made of a metallic material, a non-metallic material, or a composite material.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present invention, the high molecular weight polymer coating is produced by applying a high molecular weight polymer material to the surface of the head body by a spraying method.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present invention, the polymeric coating is comprised of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, the polymeric coating has a thickness of 20 to 50 microns.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present invention, the golf club head with the specially reinforced surface further comprises a glossy coating, which is formed between the head body and the high molecular weight polymer coating.

[0013] In one embodiment of the invention, the gloss coating comprises a varnish. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a golf club head having a specially reinforced surface according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 2] 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a golf club head having a specially reinforced surface according to an embodiment of the present invention; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0015] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A golf club head having a specially reinforced surface according to the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0016] (One embodiment) As shown in Figures 1 and 2, a golf club head 1 having a specially reinforced surface according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a head body 11 and a polymer coating 12. The head body 11 is made of a metal material, a non-metal material, or a composite material, and has a hitting portion 111, a toe 112 adjacent to one end of the hitting portion 111, and a heel 113 adjacent to the other end of the hitting portion 111. The polymer coating 12 is produced by applying a polymer material to the surface of the head body 11 by a spraying method. The thickness of the polymer coating 12 is 20 to 50μ. The polymer material is polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).

[0017] The golf club head 1 with a specially reinforced surface further includes a glossy coating 2. When manufacturing the golf club head 1 with a specially reinforced surface, the manufacturing process is completed by forming the glossy coating 2 on the surface of the head body 11 by a spraying process, and then attaching the high molecular polymer coating 12 to the glossy coating 2. The glossy coating 2 is made of varnish.

[0018] The following specific embodiments will be given to clarify the scope of application of the present invention.

[0019] 1 and 2, a golf club head 1 with a specially reinforced surface has a high molecular weight polymer coating 12 attached by spraying to a head body 11. In this embodiment, if a glossy coating 2 is formed by spraying before forming the high molecular weight polymer coating 12 by spraying, the surface of the product can be protected and glossy at the same time.

[0020] In the present invention, the high molecular weight polymer coating 12 of the golf club head 1 is distributed on the surface of the head body 11 by spraying, so that it does not affect the internal structure of the head body 11. The model and material of the head body 11 are not particularly limited, and may be made of metal materials such as aluminum alloys, titanium alloys, stainless steel, non-metallic carbon fibers, or composite materials of metals and non-metals. In other words, any material that can adhere the high molecular weight polymer coating 12 to the head body 11 may be used.

[0021] In the manufacturing process, first, varnish is sprayed onto the surface of head body 11 to create glossy coating 2, which increases the gloss of the base color of head body 11 and improves the appearance of the product. Glossy coating 2 also creates a protective layer on head body 11, improving the durability of head body 11.

[0022] Next, a high molecular weight polymer coating 12 having a thickness of 20 to 50 μm is applied by spraying to the head body 11 having the glossy coating 2 on its surface, completing the golf club head 1. The coating material is a polymer material, namely polytetrafluoroethylene, which has excellent resistance to acids, alkalis, organic solvents, ultraviolet rays, and high temperatures. In particular, the high molecular weight polymer coating 12 made of such a polymer material is oil-resistant and waterproof, so that when a ball is hit with the golf club head 1, sand or dirt on the ball is not transferred to the golf club head 1. Even if a small amount of sand gets on the golf club head 1, the golf club head 1 can be cleaned by simply wiping it, and dirt will not adhere to it, returning it to a condition like new.

[0023] In this embodiment, the golf club head 1 having the high molecular weight polymer coating 12 was tested 300 times with an impact tester having a speed of 52 m / s, and the results showed that there was no damage to the surface of the golf club head 1. In detail, since the high molecular weight polymer coating 12 has excellent impact resistance and sufficient hardness, when playing golf, not only can the surface of the golf club head 1 be kept smooth without being worn down even with a large number of shots, but also the depreciation rate of the head body 11 can be significantly reduced.

[0024] Next, we will explain the hitting feel of the golf club head 1. The high molecular weight polymer coating 12 increases the time that the ball stays on the hitting part 111 of the golf club head 1, which allows for more accurate control of the ball and improves the tolerance for errors. In addition, the high molecular weight polymer coating 12 effectively absorbs some of the noise generated when the ball is hit, which makes the sound quality of the ball clearer and more comfortable, and improves the feedback of the ball.

[0025] To summarise the above, the advantages of this invention over the prior art are as follows:

[0026] 1. The golf club head has a specially reinforced surface, which is coated with a high polymer coating to improve the feel and sound when hitting the ball. At the same time, it extends the time the ball stays on the hitting surface when hitting the ball, allowing for more accurate ball control, improving the accuracy of the hit and at the same time increasing the rate of hitting the sweet spot.

[0027] 2. The golf club head has a specially reinforced surface and is coated with a high molecular polymer that is resistant to acids, alkalis, UV rays, abrasion and impact. This slows down the oxidation of the head body, greatly reduces wear during impact and effectively extends the service life of the head body.

[0028] 3. The golf club head has a specially reinforced surface and is coated with a polymer to prevent dirt from adhering to it, so you can simply wipe the golf club head after playing golf to restore it to its original condition. In other words, it feels like using a new golf glove every time.

[0029] According to the above-mentioned embodiment, the golf club head having the specially reinforced surface according to the present invention can reliably achieve the above-mentioned effects.

[0030] As described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be embodied in various forms without departing from the spirit of the invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0031] 1:Golf club head 11: Head body 111: Striking section 112: Tou 113: Heel 12: High molecular weight polymer coating 2: Glossy coating

Claims

1. A head body and a polymer coating are provided. the head body has a hitting portion, a toe adjacent to one end of the hitting portion, and a heel adjacent to another end of the hitting portion; The golf club head has a specially reinforced surface, the polymer coating being formed on the surface of the head body.

2. 2. The golf club head according to claim 1, wherein the head body is made of a metal material, a non-metal material or a composite material.

3. 2. The golf club head according to claim 1, wherein the polymer coating is formed by applying a polymer material to the surface of the head body by a spraying method.

4. 2. The golf club head according to claim 1, wherein the polymer coating is made of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).

5. 2. The golf club head according to claim 1, wherein the thickness of said polymer coating is 20 to 50 .mu.m.

6. It also has a glossy coating, 2. The golf club head according to claim 1, wherein the glossy coating is formed between the head body and the polymer coating.

7. 7. The golf club head according to claim 6, wherein the glossy coating is made of varnish.

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