Golf club and weight member for golf club

Abstract

To suppress disposition and noise of a weight member while simplifying an insertion process of the weight member into a shaft.SOLUTION: A golf club 1 includes: a pipe-like shaft 2 having a first end 2a and a second end and having a space i therein; and a weight member 5 attached to the first end 2a side of the shaft 2. The weight member 5 includes: an insertion portion 6 provided in the space i of the shaft 2; and an engagement portion 7 engaged with the first end 2a of the shaft 2. The insertion portion 6 includes a first portion 10 on the first end 2a side and a second portion 20 on the second end side. The first portion 10 has an outer diameter smaller than a first inner diameter which is an inner diameter of the first end 2a of the shaft 2. The second portion 20 includes: a larger diameter portion having an outer diameter larger than the first inner diameter in a state of being arranged to the shaft 2; and at least one rigidity reduction portion 21 elastically deforming the second portion 20 such that the outer diameter of the larger diameter portion reduces upon receiving an external force. The second portion 20 is provided in a space in an elastically-deformed state, and at least a part of the larger diameter portion is in contact with an inner peripheral surface 2i of the shaft 2 by the elastic restoration force.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a golf club and a weight member for a golf club. [Background technology]

[0002] The club balance of a golf club affects a swing. The club balance suitable for a golfer differs depending on the golfer's ability, etc. Therefore, it would be convenient if the club balance could be easily adjusted.

[0003] In order to adjust the club balance, Patent Document 1 below describes a golf club in which a weight member is attached to the end of the shaft on the grip side. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6601584 DISCLOSURE OF THEINVENTION [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] When manufacturing the golf club as described above, the weight member is inserted into the hollow portion of the shaft. To facilitate this insertion process, the outer diameter of the weight member needs to be smaller than the inner diameter of the shaft.

[0006] On the other hand, if the outer diameter of the weight member is smaller than that of the shaft, a gap is generated between the weight member and the shaft, which can lead to problems such as misalignment of the weight member and noise due to rattle between the weight member and the shaft.

[0007] The present invention has been devised in consideration of the above-mentioned situation, and has as its main objective the provision of a golf club and a weight member for a golf club that can simplify the process of inserting the weight member into the shaft while suppressing misalignment of the weight member and noise. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] A first invention of the present application is a golf club including a pipe-shaped shaft having a first end and a second end and having a space therein, a weight member attached to the first end side of the shaft, and a golf club head provided on the second end side of the shaft, the weight member including an insertion portion disposed in the space of the shaft and an engagement portion located outside the space so as to engage with the first end of the shaft, the insertion portion including a first portion on the first end side and a second portion on the second end side, the first portion being a first inner diameter which is an inner diameter at the first end of the shaft, and the second portion comprises a large diameter portion which has an outer diameter larger than the first inner diameter before being placed on the shaft, and at least one reduced rigidity portion which, when subjected to an external force, elastically deforms the second portion so that the outer diameter of the large diameter portion becomes smaller, the second portion being arranged in the space in an elastically deformed state, and at least a portion of the large diameter portion abuts against the inner surface of the shaft due to its elastic restoring force.

[0009] In another aspect of the first aspect of the present invention, the reduced-rigidity portion may include a slit.

[0010] In another aspect of the first invention, the second portion may be a cylindrical body having a hollow center toward the center of the shaft radial direction, and the reduced rigidity portion may extend through the cylindrical body in the shaft axial direction.

[0011] In another aspect of the first aspect of the present invention, the second portion may be formed with a plurality of the reduced rigidity portions.

[0012] In another aspect of the first aspect of the present invention, the second portion may include a plurality of reduced-rigidity portions formed at equal intervals in the circumferential direction of the shaft.

[0013] In another aspect of the first invention, the second portion can include an enlarged diameter portion whose outer diameter increases toward the second end before being placed on the shaft.

[0014] In another aspect of the first invention, the second portion may include a small diameter portion having an outer diameter at an end portion on the second end side that is smaller than the first inner diameter before being placed on the shaft.

[0015] In another aspect of the first invention, the second portion may be divided by a plurality of the slits into a plurality of deformable claw pieces extending in the shaft axial direction, and the cross-sectional area of ​​each of the claw pieces perpendicular to the shaft axial direction may become smaller toward the second end.

[0016] In another aspect of the first invention, an outer surface of the first portion may be formed with at least one protrusion that protrudes in a radial direction of the shaft and abuts against the inner circumferential surface of the shaft.

[0017] In another aspect of the first aspect of the invention, the projection may have a projecting height that increases toward the engaging portion.

[0018] In another aspect of the first invention, the first portion may include a metal weight body and an elastic body made of resin, elastomer, or rubber that covers the weight body.

[0019] In another aspect of the first aspect of the present invention, the reduced rigidity portion may include a thin portion or a groove.

[0020] A second invention of the present application is a weight member for a golf club having a first end and a second end and attached to the first end side of a pipe-shaped shaft having a space inside, the weight member including an insertion portion arranged within the space of the shaft and an engagement portion located outside the space so as to engage with the first end of the shaft, the insertion portion including a first portion on the side of the first end and a second portion on the side of the second end, the second portion having at least one reduced rigidity portion for elastically deforming the second portion so as to reduce its outer diameter when subjected to an external force.

[0021] In another aspect of the second invention, the reduced rigidity portion may include a slit.

[0022] In another aspect of the second invention, the reduced rigidity portion can include a thin-walled portion or a groove. Effect of the Invention

[0023] By adopting the above-described configuration, the golf club and weight member for a golf club of the present invention can simplify the process of inserting the weight member into the shaft, while suppressing misalignment and noise of the weight member. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0024] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a golf club showing an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a partial cross-sectional view of the grip side of the golf club. [Diagram 3] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing one embodiment of a weight member. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing one embodiment of a weight member. [Diagram 5] 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VV in FIG. 3. [Figure 6] FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of the weight member. [Figure 7] FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing still another embodiment of the weight member. [Figure 8]FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing still another embodiment of the weight member. [Figure 9] 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IX-IX in FIG. 8. [Figure 10] 13 is a cross-sectional view of a second portion showing still another embodiment of the weight member. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0025] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Throughout all the embodiments, the same members or parts are designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicated descriptions will be omitted.

[0026] [Overall structure of golf club] 1 is a perspective view of a golf club 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the golf club 1 according to the present embodiment includes, for example, a shaft 2, a golf club head 3, a grip 4, and a weight member 5.

[0027] FIG. 2 shows a cross-sectional view of the grip 4 side of FIG. 1 (a cross-sectional view including the center line of the shaft axis). As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the shaft 2 is pipe-shaped with a space i inside. More specifically, in a cross section perpendicular to the shaft axial direction, the outer peripheral surface 2o and the inner peripheral surface 2i of the shaft 2 in this embodiment are both circular. Therefore, the shaft 2 is cylindrical. The shaft 2 may be made of, for example, fiber-reinforced resin or a metal material.

[0028] [shaft] The shaft 2 has a first end 2a and a second end 2b (shown in FIG. 1 and the same below) in the shaft axial direction. The shaft 2 is formed, for example, in a tapered shape in which both the outer diameter and the inner diameter gradually decrease from the first end 2a to the second end 2b. In another embodiment, the shaft 2 may have both a constant outer diameter and an inner diameter.

[0029] The golf club head 3 is for hitting a ball and is fixed to the second end 2b of the shaft 2. The golf club head 3 is configured as, for example, a wood type. In other embodiments, the golf club head 3 may be configured as an iron type, a hybrid type, or a putter type.

[0030] [grip] The grip 4 is fixed to the first end 2a of the shaft 2. The grip 4 includes, for example, a cylindrical gripping portion 4a that is held by a golfer, and an end surface 4b provided on one end side of the gripping portion 4a. The gripping portion 4a has a substantially cylindrical shape and is preferably tapered toward the golf club head 3. The gripping portion 4a has an opening (not shown) through which the shaft 2 can be inserted. The end surface 4b may be provided with a through hole 4c for letting air out during the above-mentioned insertion process.

[0031] The material of the grip 4 is not particularly limited, but is preferably, for example, rubber, particularly natural rubber, styrene-butadiene rubber, EPDM, isoprene rubber, and mixtures thereof. From the viewpoint of moldability of the grip 4, EPDM and styrene-butadiene rubber are more preferable.

[0032] [Weight member] The weight member 5 is attached to the first end 2a of the shaft 2. Thus, the weight member 5 is provided on the opposite side of the shaft 2 from the golf club head 3. Such a weight member 5 helps to provide a counterbalanced golf club 1.

[0033] As shown in FIG. 2, the weight member 5 of the present embodiment includes an insertion portion 6 and an engagement portion 7.

[0034] [Insertion part] The insertion portion 6 is a portion disposed within the space i of the shaft 2, and includes a first portion 10 on the first end 2a side and a second portion 20 on the second end 2b side. On the other hand, the engagement portion 7 is a portion located outside the space i so as to engage with the first end 2a of the shaft 2.

[0035] [Part 1] FIG. 3 shows the shaft 2 and the weight member 5 before being placed on the shaft 2. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the weight member 5 before being placed on the shaft 2. As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the first portion 10 has an outer diameter D1 that is smaller than a first inner diameter d1 that is an inner diameter on the side of the first end 2a of the shaft 2, for example. The first portion 10 of this embodiment is cylindrical. The first portion 10 of this embodiment extends in the shaft axial direction with a substantially constant outer diameter D1. In another embodiment, the first portion 10 may be polygonal prism-shaped, and the outer diameter D1 may vary in the shaft axial direction.

[0036] The first portion 10 includes, for example, a metal weight body 101 and an elastic body 102 made of resin, elastomer, or rubber that covers the weight body 101. The elastic body 102 in this embodiment is made of, for example, resin. The weight body 101 is, for example, cylindrical. These are desirably formed integrally in advance by, for example, insert molding.

[0037] When the first portion 10 includes a metal weight body 101, it is possible to provide a weight member 5 having a small volume and sufficient weight. In addition, when the surface of the first portion 10 is formed of an elastic body 102, it is desirable in that damage to the shaft 2 when the shaft 2 and the first portion 10 come into contact with each other can be suppressed.

[0038] [Second part] The second part 20 is provided closer to the second end 2b than the first part 10. The second part 20 of this embodiment is formed in a cylindrical shape (conical cylindrical shape) with a hollow portion 24 on the central side in the shaft radial direction. Specifically, the second part 20 of this embodiment is a cylindrical body in which the elastic body 102 of the first part 10 is extended toward the second end 2b. Therefore, the second part 20 of this embodiment is formed of an elastic material made of resin, elastomer, or rubber.

[0039] 3, the second portion 20 includes a large diameter portion 22 having an outer diameter D2 larger than the first inner diameter d1 before being placed on the shaft 2. The second portion 20 of this embodiment includes, for example, an expanded diameter portion 20A whose outer diameter gradually increases from the first portion 10 toward the second end 2b, and the large diameter portion 22 is formed on the end side of this expanded diameter portion 20A. The expanded diameter portion 20A forms, for example, a conical surface.

[0040] In addition, at least one reduced-rigidity portion 21 is formed in the second portion 20. The reduced-rigidity portion 21 may be, for example, at least one slit 21A. The slit 21A cuts out the second portion 20 to locally reduce its rigidity. In a preferred embodiment, a plurality of slits 21A extending in the shaft axial direction are formed in the second portion 20. The plurality of slits 21A divide the second portion 20 into a plurality of claw pieces 26 that extend in the shaft axial direction and are elastically deformable.

[0041] When the second portion 20 described above receives an external force, it can be elastically deformed so that its outer diameter (outer diameter D2 of the large diameter portion 22) becomes smaller. For example, by pressing each of the claw pieces 26 toward the center in the shaft radial direction with a finger, each of the claw pieces 26 is elastically bent and deformed from the vicinity of its base side, and thus the outer diameter D2 of the large diameter portion 22 can be reduced.

[0042] Although not particularly limited, the length L of the slit 21A along the shaft axial direction is, for example, 3.0 mm or more, preferably 4.0 mm or more, and more preferably 5.0 mm or more in order to easily deform each of the claw pieces 26. From the same viewpoint, the width W of the slit 21A (the dimension perpendicular to the length L) is, for example, 0.5 mm or more, preferably 1.0 mm or more, and more preferably 1.5 mm or more.

[0043] [Engagement part] The engaging portion 7 engages with the first end 2a of the shaft 2 and cannot enter the space i of the shaft 2. This restricts the insertion position of the weight member 5 into the shaft 2 and stabilizes the position of the weight member 5. The engaging portion 7 in this embodiment is formed of a flange having an outer diameter D3 larger than the first inner diameter d1 of the shaft 2. The engaging portion 7 may take various forms as long as it has a shape that engages with the first end 2a of the shaft 2.

[0044] [Process of inserting weight member into shaft] The step of inserting the weight member 5 into the space i of the shaft 2 is performed, for example, in the following procedure. First, an external force is applied to the second portion 20 of the weight member 5, for example, by a jig, a finger, or other means, so that the outer diameter of the second portion 20 is elastically deformed to be smaller than the first inner diameter d1 of the shaft 2. Next, in this state, the second portion 20 of the weight member 5 is pushed into the space i from the side of the first end 2a of the shaft 2. This allows the insertion portion 6 of the weight member 5 to be easily inserted into the space i of the shaft 2. Furthermore, as the insertion of the insertion portion 6 into the shaft 2 progresses, the engagement portion 7 comes into contact with the first end 2a of the shaft 2, and the insertion position of the weight member 5 into the shaft 2 is regulated.

[0045] Furthermore, when the insertion portion 6 is completely inserted into the space i of the shaft 2, the second portion 20 is released from the external force and attempts to elastically restore to its original shape. However, since the outer diameter D2 of the large diameter portion 22 is originally larger than the first inner diameter d1 of the shaft 2, the second portion 20 is disposed inside the space i of the shaft 2 in an elastically deformed state (not completely restored to its original shape). Therefore, the large diameter portion 22 of the second portion 20 expands in diameter due to its elastic restoring force, and at least a portion of it comes into contact with the inner circumferential surface 2i of the shaft 2. Therefore, contact friction occurs between the weight member 5 and the inner circumferential surface 2i of the shaft 2, and the position of the weight member 5 is stabilized.

[0046] As described above, the golf club 1 of the present invention can facilitate the process of inserting the weight member 5 into the shaft 2, while suppressing the weight member 5 from shifting in position and producing noise.

[0047] Incidentally, the first inner diameter d1 of the shaft 2 generally differs for each type of golf club 1. In a preferred embodiment, the outer diameter D3 of the engagement portion 7 and the outer diameter D2 of the large diameter portion 22 of the second portion 20 may be made larger than the first inner diameter d1 of the multiple types of shafts 2, and the outer diameter D1 of the first portion 10 may be made smaller than the first inner diameter d1 of the multiple types of shafts 2. In this case, the weight member 5 can be attached to various types of shafts 2 having different first inner diameters d1, improving the versatility of the weight member 5.

[0048] Next, further preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described.

[0049] [Spacing of reduced rigidity parts, etc. (Fig. 5)] Fig. 5 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of line VV in Fig. 3. As shown in Fig. 5, the reduced rigidity portions 21 (slits 21A) may be formed at equal intervals in the shaft circumferential direction of the second portion 20. According to such an embodiment, the bending rigidity and the like of each of the claw pieces 26 of the second portion 20 are made uniform, and thus the elastic restoring forces of each of the claw pieces 26 act in a well-balanced manner in the circumferential direction of the inner circumferential surface 2i of the shaft 2. Therefore, the weight member 5 of this embodiment can be more stably held within the space i of the shaft 2.

[0050] In Fig. 5, as an example of such a configuration, four slits 21A of the same shape are arranged at 90° intervals in the circumferential direction of the shaft. Also, it is desirable that the center of gravity g (shown in Fig. 5 for convenience) of the second portion 20 is formed so as to be located on the axial center line of the shaft when the weight member 5 is attached to the space i of the shaft 2. This makes it possible to obtain the above-mentioned effect more reliably.

[0051] 5, the cross-sectional area of ​​each of the claws 26 perpendicular to the shaft axial direction may be formed to be smaller toward the second end 2b. Specifically, the length a of each of the claws 26 in the shaft circumferential direction and / or the thickness b of each of the claws 26 in the shaft radial direction may be formed to be smaller stepwise or continuously toward the second end 2b of the shaft 2. In this embodiment, the center of gravity of the second portion 20 is located on the side of the first end 2a in the shaft axial direction, so that the counterbalance effect is further enhanced.

[0052] [Another embodiment of the weight member (FIG. 6)] Fig. 6 is a vertical cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the weight member 5. This weight member 5 differs from the embodiment of Fig. 3 in that the outer diameter D1 of the first portion 10 gradually increases toward the second end 2b. Therefore, this first portion 10 has a conical outer surface. Moreover, the weight member 5 is formed such that the conical outer surface is continuous from the first portion 10 to the second portion 20. Such a weight member 5 can be attached to various shafts s having different first inner diameters d1, and is highly versatile.

[0053] [Still another embodiment of the weight member (FIG. 6)] 6, the weight member 5 has at least one protrusion 103 formed on the outer surface of the first portion 10, which protrudes in the shaft radial direction and can abut against the inner circumferential surface 2i of the shaft 2. The protrusion 103, for example, gradually increases in protruding height toward the engagement portion 7. This allows the protrusion 103 to be easily inserted into the shaft 2. It is preferable that a plurality of protrusions 103 are provided at equal intervals in the shaft circumferential direction.

[0054] In this example, when the first portion 10 is disposed in the space i of the shaft 2, the protrusion 103 and / or the inner circumferential surface 2i of the shaft 2 deform, and high contact pressure is obtained locally at that portion. Therefore, the weight member 5 can be more securely fixed inside the shaft 2. It goes without saying that the protrusion 103 can be applied to the weight member 5 having the shape shown in FIG. 3.

[0055] [Still another embodiment of the weight member (FIG. 7)] Fig. 7 is a vertical cross-sectional view of still another embodiment of weight member 5. This weight member 5 differs from the embodiment in Fig. 3 in that the second portion 20 includes a small diameter portion 28. The small diameter portion 28 is formed at an end portion 20e on the second end 2b side of the second portion 20. Furthermore, before the weight member 5 is placed on the shaft 2, the outer diameter D4 of the small diameter portion 28 is formed to be smaller than the first inner diameter d1 of the shaft 2.

[0056] In a preferred embodiment, the small diameter portion is tapered so that the outer diameter gradually decreases toward the second end 2b. The slit 21A is formed from the large diameter portion 22 to the small diameter portion .

[0057] According to the weight member 5 of Fig. 7, the weight member 5 can be inserted into the shaft 2 more easily, improving the productivity of the golf club 1. That is, since the end 20e of the second portion 20 of this weight member 5 is the above-mentioned small diameter portion 28, it is not necessary to apply an external force to the second portion 20 to reduce its outer diameter in advance during the process of inserting the weight member 5 into the shaft 2. That is, when the small diameter portion 28 is inserted into the space i of the shaft 2, the outer circumferential surface of the large diameter portion 22 comes into contact with the inner circumferential surface 2i of the shaft 2 and receives an external force from the inner circumferential surface 2i directed inward in the shaft radial direction. As a result, the second portion 20 can be easily inserted into the space i of the shaft 2 while gradually reducing its outer diameter.

[0058] [Still another embodiment of the weight member (FIG. 8)] Fig. 8 is a vertical cross-sectional view of yet another embodiment of the weight member 5. Fig. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IX-IX in Fig. 8. As shown in Figs. 8 and 9, in this weight member 5, the reduced-rigidity portion 21 of the second portion 20 is a thin-walled portion 21B instead of the slit 21A. The thin-walled portion 21B extends in the shaft axial direction, connecting the claw pieces 26, 26 with a thickness smaller than that of the claw piece 26, for example. In this example, the thickness of the thin-walled portion 21B in the shaft radial direction is 50% or less of the thickness of the claw piece 26.

[0059] The thin-walled portion 21B as described above can easily bend when an external force is applied. Therefore, in this embodiment, as in the case of the slit 21A, when an external force is applied to the second portion 20, the outer diameter of the large-diameter portion 22 can be elastically deformed to be smaller. Furthermore, when the reduced-rigidity portion 21 is the thin-walled portion 21B, it is possible to generate a stronger elastic restoring force in each of the claw pieces 26 than in the case of the slit 21A. Therefore, the position of the weight member 5 becomes even more stable.

[0060] In the above embodiment, the thin portion 21B connects the claw piece 26 at a position recessed from the outer surface in the shaft radial direction of the second portion 20. In another aspect, the thin portion 21B may be provided at a position recessed from the inner surface in the shaft radial direction of the second portion 20.

[0061] Fig. 10 is a cross-sectional view (corresponding to the cross-sectional view along line IX-IX in Fig. 8) of the second portion 20 perpendicular to the shaft axial direction as yet another embodiment of the weight member 5. As shown in Fig. 10, in this weight member 5, the reduced-rigidity portion 21 of the second portion 20 is a groove 21C instead of the slit 21A. The groove 21C is recessed in the shaft radial direction between the claw pieces 26, 26 and extends in the shaft axial direction. In addition, the groove 21C connects the claw pieces 26 with a thickness equal to or less than the thickness of the claw pieces 26, for example.

[0062] Therefore, in this embodiment, similarly to the case of the slits 21A, when an external force is applied to the second portion 20, the grooves 21C are locally deformed, and the outer diameter of the large diameter portion 22 can be elastically deformed to be smaller. Furthermore, when the reduced rigidity portion 21 is the grooves 21C, it is possible to generate a stronger elastic restoring force in each of the claw pieces 26 than in the case of the slits 21A. Therefore, the position of the weight member 5 becomes even more stable.

[0063] The reduced rigidity portion 21 may include the thin portion 21B and the groove 21C in addition to the slit 21A.

[0064] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to the above specific disclosure, and can be implemented in various modified forms within the scope of the technical ideas described in the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0065] 1. Golf clubs 2 Shaft 2a First end of shaft 2b Second end of shaft 2i Inner surface of shaft 3. Golf club head 5 Weight member 6 Insertion section 7 Engagement part 10 First part of the insertion section 20 Second part of the insertion part 20A enlarged diameter part 21 Reduced rigidity part 21A Slit 21B Thin wall part 21C Groove 22 Large diameter section 24 Hollow part 26 Nail Piece 28 Small diameter section 101 Weight body 102 Elastic body 103 Protrusion

Claims

1. A golf club, a pipe-shaped shaft having a first end and a second end and having a space therein; A weight member attached to the first end of the shaft; a golf club head provided on the second end of the shaft, the weight member includes an insertion portion disposed in the space of the shaft and an engagement portion located outside the space so as to engage with the first end of the shaft, the insertion portion includes a first portion on the first end side and a second portion on the second end side, the first portion has an outer diameter that is smaller than a first inner diameter, the first diameter being an inner diameter of the shaft at the first end; the second portion includes a large diameter portion having an outer diameter larger than the first inner diameter before being disposed on the shaft, and at least one reduced rigidity portion that elastically deforms the second portion such that the outer diameter of the large diameter portion becomes smaller when subjected to an external force, The second portion is disposed in the space in an elastically deformed state, At least a portion of the large diameter portion abuts against the inner circumferential surface of the shaft due to its elastic restoring force, The reduced-rigidity portion includes a slit extending in the shaft axial direction, the second portion includes an expanded diameter portion having an outer diameter increasing toward the second end before being placed on the shaft, The enlarged diameter portion has an outer diameter that gradually increases from the first portion toward the second end. Golf club.

2. A golf club, comprising: a pipe-shaped shaft having a first end and a second end and having a space therein; A weight member attached to the first end of the shaft; a golf club head provided on the second end of the shaft, the weight member includes an insertion portion disposed in the space of the shaft and an engagement portion located outside the space so as to engage with the first end of the shaft, the insertion portion includes a first portion on the first end side and a second portion on the second end side, the first portion has an outer diameter that is smaller than a first inner diameter, the first diameter being an inner diameter of the shaft at the first end; the second portion includes a large diameter portion having an outer diameter larger than the first inner diameter before being disposed on the shaft, and at least one reduced rigidity portion that elastically deforms the second portion such that the outer diameter of the large diameter portion becomes smaller when subjected to an external force, The second portion is disposed in the space in an elastically deformed state, At least a portion of the large diameter portion abuts against the inner circumferential surface of the shaft due to its elastic restoring force, The second portion includes, before being placed on the shaft, an expanded diameter portion whose outer diameter increases toward the second end, and a small diameter portion, located on the second end side of the expanded diameter portion, whose outer diameter gradually decreases toward the second end. Golf club.

3. 3. The golf club according to claim 1, wherein the second portion is a cylindrical body having a hollow portion on a radially central side of the shaft.

4. The golf club according to claim 1 , wherein the second portion has a plurality of reduced rigidity portions formed therein.

5. The golf club according to claim 1 , wherein the reduced rigidity portion is formed in a plurality of parts at equal intervals in a circumferential direction of the shaft in the second portion.

6. The second portion is divided into a plurality of deformable claw pieces extending in the shaft axial direction by a plurality of the slits, 6. The golf club according to claim 1, wherein a cross-sectional area of ​​each of said claws perpendicular to the shaft axis direction becomes smaller toward said second end.

7. A golf club as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the outer surface of the first portion has at least one protrusion formed thereon, protruding radially outward from the shaft and abutting the inner surface of the shaft.

8. A golf club as described in claim 7, wherein the protrusion has a protruding height that increases toward the engagement portion.

9. A golf club as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the first part includes a metal weight body and an elastic body made of resin, elastomer or rubber covering the weight body.

10. A golf club as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the reduced rigidity portion includes a thin-walled portion or a groove.

11. A weight member for a golf club, the weight member having a first end and a second end, and attached to the first end side of a pipe-shaped shaft having an internal space, the weight member includes an insertion portion disposed within the space of the shaft and an engagement portion located outside the space so as to engage with the first end of the shaft, the insertion portion includes a first portion on the first end side and a second portion on the second end side, the second portion includes at least one reduced-rigidity portion for elastically deforming the second portion so that an outer diameter of the second portion is reduced when the second portion receives an external force; The reduced-rigidity portion includes a slit extending in the shaft axial direction, the second portion includes an expanded diameter portion having an outer diameter increasing toward the second end before being placed on the shaft, The enlarged diameter portion has an outer diameter that gradually increases from the first portion toward the second end. A weight component for a golf club.

12. The weight member for a golf club as described in claim 11, wherein the reduced rigidity portion includes a thin-walled portion or a groove.

13. A weight member for a golf club, the weight member having a first end and a second end, and attached to a side of the first end of a pipe-shaped shaft having an internal space, the weight member includes an insertion portion disposed within the space of the shaft and an engagement portion located outside the space so as to engage with the first end of the shaft, the insertion portion includes a first portion on the first end side and a second portion on the second end side, the second portion includes at least one reduced-rigidity portion for elastically deforming the second portion so that an outer diameter of the second portion is reduced when the second portion receives an external force; The second portion includes, before being placed on the shaft, an expanded diameter portion whose outer diameter increases toward the second end, and a small diameter portion, located on the second end side of the expanded diameter portion, whose outer diameter gradually decreases toward the second end. A weight component for a golf club.

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