Golf clubs including composite materials with colored coated fibers and methods of making same - Patents.com

Abstract

To provide a golf club head configured to include a composite material with color coated fibers.SOLUTION: A golf club includes at least one component with a construction that includes a composite material with color / metallic coated fibers. In some embodiments, at least a portion of an outer surface of a golf club head is defined by a layered structure including color / metallic coated fibers. The layered structure may include a non-woven composite layer comprising a plurality of unidirectional fiber composite plies and woven composite layer disposed over the non-woven fiber composite layer and including color / metallic coated fibers. In some embodiments, an optically transparent coating may be disposed over the woven composite layer. In some embodiments, the color / metallic coated fibers may be electroplated fibers.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 22

Description

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[0001] (CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS) This application is a joint venture of the following U.S. provisional patent applications: Application No. 62 / 535,092 and U.S. Provisional Patent Application filed December 21, 2017 Both of these applications claim priority to US Pat. No. 62 / 609,027, filed in their entirety. The body is incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] The present disclosure relates to golf clubs. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to colored coated fibers. Composite materials having, for example, a composite sole or crown with a colored coated fiber For golf clubs such as wood type golf clubs having a lightweight club head structure including a insert Regarding. [Background technology]

[0003] Modern "wood-type" golf clubs (especially "drivers" and "fairway woods") and "utility or hybrid clubs") are made of strong, lightweight metals, such as titanium. They tend to be made from cellulose, so they are commonly called "metal woods." An exemplary metal wood golf club, such as a fairway wood or a saddle wood, typically has a The golf club includes a hollow shaft and a club head connected to the lower end of the shaft. The rub head is made of a strong, yet lightweight metallic material, such as titanium, steel, or an aluminum alloy. There are also heads made at least in part from carbon fiber composite materials. The use of these materials has resulted in the larger club heads that golfers currently demand. A club head, i.e., a club head with a volume of at least 300cc and up to about 500cc. The larger size but conventional weight of the club head is advantageous for some Make it easier for golfers to launch the golf ball through the air with greater precision , providing a larger "sweet spot" on the striking face and a club's moment of inertia. We aim to provide.

[0004] Titanium alloys are particularly popular in club head designs for their combination of strength and light weight. However, the materials can be very expensive. Steel alloys are more economical, but Because the density of titanium is greater than that of titanium alloys, steel clubheads can be made with less force while still maintaining their durability. Therefore, the size is limited in order to maintain the head weight within the conventional range.

[0005] For example, a composite club head, such as carbon fiber reinforced epoxy or other polymer, may be used to improve the feel of a metal club. head replacement. A notable advantage is its relative light weight compared to stainless steel alloys. However, these club heads do not offer the durability and performance associated with composite materials. These include higher labor costs during manufacturing and unnecessary use of composite materials. Sound absorption properties are included.

[0006] A lightweight, durable golf club that can be manufactured using cost-effective processes. Therefore, in the construction and manufacture of golf club heads, There is a continuing need for innovation to address this need and others. It meets the following criteria. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The present disclosure provides at least one method for producing a composite material having a structure including colored coated fibers. Regarding a golf club, the golf club includes the following components (e.g., a club head or a club shaft): The above and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent by reference to the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. These and other objects, advantages and modifications will become more apparent from the following detailed description of the invention, which proceeds from the drawings.

[0008] Some embodiments include a grip, a golf club shaft, and a golf club head. At least a portion of the outer surface of the golf club head is made of a plurality of unidirectional fiber composites. A nonwoven composite layer comprising plies, the unidirectional fiber composite ply being an innermost unidirectional fiber composite ply. a nonwoven composite layer including a ply and an outermost unidirectional fiber composite ply; a woven composite layer disposed on the ply and including colored coating fibers; and a light-transmitting coating disposed on the smallest portion of the outer surface of the golf club head; and a light-transmitting coating defining a portion of the rubber substrate. This applies to Luf Club members.

[0009] In some embodiments, the woven composite layer has a fiber density of 200 grams per square meter or more. Includes fabric attachment.

[0010] In some embodiments, the golf club head includes a crown insert including a layer structure. In some embodiments, the golf club head may include a sole including a layer structure. In some embodiments, the golf club head includes a layered structure. The face insert may include a face insert.

[0011] In some embodiments, the colored coated fibers of the woven composite layer include a core fiber and a and a metal coating layer coated on the fiber. In the present invention, the core fiber is at least one of carbon fiber, glass fiber, or polymer-based fiber. In some embodiments, the metal coating layer may be a different color than the core fiber. It's okay to be.

[0012] In some embodiments, the colored coated fibers of the woven composite layer are coated with a polymer matrix. In some embodiments, the polymer matrix material may be embedded in the In some embodiments, the colored coated fibers of the woven composite layer may be light transmissive. The fiber includes a core fiber, a coating layer coated on the core fiber, and a coating layer The pigmented coated fibers are coated on the polymer matrix material to bond the pigmented coated fibers to the polymer matrix material. and a polymer sizing layer configured to

[0013] In some embodiments, each of the colored coated fibers of the woven composite layer is colored coated. The material may include carbon fiber.

[0014] In some embodiments, the woven composite layer may be in a plain weave pattern, a twill weave pattern, a satin weave pattern, or a combination of both. Pattern, Harness-Satin Weave Pattern, Triaxial Pattern, Jacquard Pattern, Acrylic Elias pattern, Constellation pattern, Galaxy pattern, Rock putter , atomic pattern, wasp pattern, Roswell pattern, labyrinth Patterns, basket weave patterns, dobby weave patterns, pique weave patterns, momi e weave pattern, tangle weave pattern, swivel weave pattern, double weave pattern, pie weave pattern, slack-tension weave pattern, tapestry weave pattern, From plaid weave patterns, rib weave patterns, and oxford weave patterns The fabric may include a weave pattern selected from the group consisting of:

[0015] In some embodiments, the layer structure has a thickness in the range of 0.10 mm to 1.20 mm. In some embodiments, the layer structure may have a thickness in the range of 0.5 mm to 1.0 mm. In some embodiments, the layer structure may have a thickness in the range of 0.25 mm to 0.8 mm. It may have a thickness.

[0016] In some embodiments, the woven composite layer comprises a color coated carbon fiber and a color coated In some embodiments, the composite may include metal fibers interwoven with woven carbon fibers. The metal fibers are colored coated metal fibers.

[0017] In some embodiments, the golf club is adapted to move the golf club head from a first position to a second position. In some implementations, the weight may include a movable weight configured to be moved to a position. In one embodiment, the golf club receives a sleeve attached to the golf club shaft. The sleeve may include a hosel portion configured to adjust the loft of the golf club head. The headrests can be positioned to adjust the tip angle, lie angle, or face angle.

[0018] In some embodiments, the colored coated fibers of the woven composite layer are colored electroplated fibers. may include:

[0019] In some embodiments, the outermost unidirectional fiber composite ply comprises a colored coated fiber. It may include.

[0020] Some embodiments include an inner composite layer having a plurality of unidirectional fiber composite plies; a matrix material having colored coating fibers disposed on the composite layer and embedded therein; an outer composite layer; and an outer surface, the outer surface including at least a portion of the outer composite layer defined by the layer structure. , golf club heads are targeted.

[0021] Some embodiments include a grip, a golf club shaft, and a golf club including a hosel portion configured to receive a sleeve attached to the The head is a golf club head, and the sleeve is adapted to adjust the loft angle, lie angle, or face angle of the golf club head. and a golf club head, the golf club head being capable of being positioned to adjust the At least a portion of the exterior surface of the club head is made of an interior having a plurality of unidirectional fiber composite plies. a side composite layer and a colored coating disposed on the inner composite layer and embedded in a matrix material. and an outer composite layer having a woven fiber. The following is the target.

[0022] Some embodiments include a grip, a golf club shaft, and a golf club head. At least one of the golf club head and the golf club shaft is provided with a plurality of a nonwoven composite layer including a directional fiber composite ply; and a matrix material disposed on the nonwoven composite layer. A woven composite layer including a colored coating fiber embedded in a material, The present invention is directed to a golf club including an outer surface having a defined area.

[0023] In some embodiments, the colored coated fibers of the woven composite layer include a core fiber and a and an electroplated metal coating layer coated on the fiber. In this embodiment, the electroplated metal coating layer may be a different color than the core fiber.

[0024] In some embodiments, the unidirectional fiber composite ply comprises an innermost unidirectional fiber composite ply. and an outermost unidirectional fiber composite ply, the outermost unidirectional fiber composite ply comprising: Includes colored coated fibers.

[0025] In some embodiments, the golf club includes a light-transmitting coating disposed on the woven composite layer. The optically transparent coating may define an outermost surface of the layered structure.

[0026] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the face of the golf club head is made of a layered structure. It may be defined by:

[0027] Some embodiments include a grip, a golf club shaft, and a golf club head. At least one of the golf club head and the golf club shaft is provided with a plurality of a first composite layer including a directional fiber composite ply; and a matrix laminate disposed on the first composite layer. and an outer composite layer including a colored coating fiber embedded in a glass material. The present invention is directed to a golf club including an outer surface defined by a

[0028] In some embodiments, the golf club head includes a crown insert including a layer structure. In some embodiments, the golf club head may include a sole including a layer structure. In some embodiments, the golf club head includes a layered structure. The face insert may include a face insert. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0029] The present invention is illustrated by way of example, and not by way of limitation, in the figures of the accompanying drawings, in which: Like reference numbers indicate similar elements.

[0030] [Figure 1] 1 is a bottom perspective view of a golf club head according to some embodiments.

[0031] [Diagram 2] 2 is an exploded top perspective view of the golf club head of FIG. 1 according to some embodiments.

[0032] [Diagram 3] 2 is a bottom view of the golf club head of FIG. 1 according to some embodiments.

[0033] [Figure 4] 2 is a top perspective view of the golf club head of FIG. 1 shown with the crown insert removed according to some embodiments.

[0034] [Diagram 5] 2 is a perspective view of a sole insert of the golf club head of FIG. 1 according to some embodiments.

[0035] [Figure 6] 2 is a perspective view of a sole insert and weight track of the golf club head of FIG. 1 according to some embodiments.

[0036] [Figure 7] 7 is a cross-sectional rear perspective view of the golf club head of FIG. 1 taken along line 7-7 of FIG. 1.

[0037] [Figure 8] 7 is a cross-sectional rear perspective view of the golf club head of FIG. 1 taken along line 7-7 of FIG. 1 and line 8-8 of FIG. 3.

[0038] [Figure 9] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a golf club according to some embodiments.

[0039] [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is a top view of a golf club head according to some embodiments.

[0040] [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a front view of the golf club head of FIG. 10 according to some embodiments.

[0041] [Figure 12] 11 is a bottom perspective view of the golf club head of FIG. 10 according to some embodiments.

[0042] [Figure 13] 11 is a bottom exploded perspective view of the golf club head of FIG. 10 according to some embodiments.

[0043] [Figure 14] 11 is a top view of the golf club head of FIG. 10 shown with the crown insert removed, according to some embodiments.

[0044] [Figure 15] 11 is a side view of the golf club head of FIG. 10 shown with the crown insert removed, according to some embodiments.

[0045] [Figure 16] 16 is a cross-sectional plan view of the golf club head of FIG. 10 taken along line 16-16 of FIG. 11.

[0046] [Figure 17] 11 is a bottom view of the golf club head of FIG. 10 shown with the sole insert removed, according to some embodiments.

[0047] [Figure 18]1 is a crown insert according to some embodiments.

[0048] [Figure 19] 19 is a cross-sectional view of the crown insert of FIG. 18 taken along line 19-19 of FIG. 18.

[0049] [Figure 20] 1 is a set of sole inserts according to some embodiments.

[0050] [Figure 21] 21 is a cross-sectional view of the sole insert of FIG. 20 taken along line 21-21 of FIG. 20.

[0051] [Figure 22] 1 is a layered structure according to some embodiments.

[0052] [Figure 23] 1 is a layered structure according to some embodiments.

[0053] [Figure 24] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of a layer structure according to some embodiments.

[0054] [Diagram 25] 1 is a coated fiber according to some embodiments.

[0055] [Figure 26] 26 is a cross-sectional view of the coated fiber of FIG. 25 taken along line 26-26 of FIG. 25.

[0056] [Figure 27A] 1 is a 1×1 plain weave pattern according to some embodiments.

[0057] [Figure 27B] 27A taken along line 27-27 of FIG. 27A.

[0058] [Figure 28] 1 is a 2×2 twill pattern according to some embodiments.

[0059] [Figure 29] 1 is a four harness-satin weave pattern according to some embodiments.

[0060] [Diagram 30] 5 is a five-harness satin weave pattern according to some embodiments.

[0061] [Diagram 31] 1 is an 8 harness-satin weave pattern according to some embodiments.

[0062] [Diagram 32] 1 is a 4×4 twill pattern according to some embodiments.

[0063] [Diagram 33] 1 is a triaxial balanced weave pattern according to some embodiments.

[0064] [Diagram 34] 1 is a 1K×3K plain weave pattern according to some embodiments.

[0065] [Diagram 35] 1 is a jacquard weave pattern according to some embodiments.

[0066] [Diagram 36] 1 is a D-jacquard weave pattern according to some embodiments.

[0067] [Figure 37] 1 is an Aquarius weave pattern according to some embodiments.

[0068] [Figure 38] 1 is a constellation weave pattern according to some embodiments.

[0069] [Figure 39] 1 is a galaxy weave pattern according to some embodiments.

[0070] [Diagram 40] 1 is a lock weave pattern according to some embodiments.

[0071] [Diagram 41] 1 is an atomic weave pattern according to some embodiments.

[0072] [Diagram 42] 1 is a honeycomb weave pattern according to some embodiments.

[0073] [Diagram 43] 1 is a Roswell weave pattern according to some embodiments.

[0074] [Diagram 44] 1 is a labyrinth weave pattern according to some embodiments.

[0075] [Diagram 45] 1 is a metal wood-type club head according to some embodiments.

[0076] [Diagram 46] 1 is a composite component for a sole insert according to some embodiments.

[0077] [Figure 47] 47 is a cross-sectional view of the composite component of FIG. 46 taken along line 47-47 of FIG. 46.

[0078] [Figure 48] 48 is a cross-sectional view of the composite component of FIG. 46 taken along line 48-48 of FIG. 46.

[0079] [Figure 49] FIG. 2 is a plan view of a composite laminate, according to some embodiments.

[0080] [Figure 50] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of a composite laminate, according to some embodiments.

[0081] [Figure 51] FIG. 2 illustrates an exploded view of a composite panel, according to some embodiments.

[0082] [Figure 52] 1 is a cluster of composite strips for a laminate according to some embodiments.

[0083] [Figure 53] 1 is a golf club head having a partially colored composite crown insert according to some embodiments.

[0084] [Figure 54A] 54 is a cross-sectional view of the partially colored composite crown insert of FIG. 53 taken along line 54-54 of FIG. 53 according to some embodiments. [Figure 54B] 54 is a cross-sectional view of the partially colored composite crown insert of FIG. 53 taken along line 54-54 of FIG. 53 according to some embodiments. [Figure 54C] 54 is a cross-sectional view of the partially colored composite crown insert of FIG. 53 taken along line 54-54 of FIG. 53 according to some embodiments. [Fig. 54D] 54 is a cross-sectional view of the partially colored composite crown insert of FIG. 53 taken along line 54-54 of FIG. 53 according to some embodiments.

[0085] [Figure 55] FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram of an exemplary computer system on which embodiments may be implemented. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0086] The following describes embodiments of golf club heads in the context of a driver-type golf club. As will be explained, the principles, methods and designs described may be used, in whole or in part, in a fairway wood. The present invention is applicable to golf clubs, utility clubs (also known as hybrid clubs), etc. .

[0087] A golf club including one or more components at least partially constructed from a composite material, It can provide beneficial properties to the golfer. For example, it can be made of two or more materials (e.g., gold). Golf club heads constructed from metals and composites have properties that are beneficial to golfers (e.g. For example, weight characteristics, sound characteristics, size characteristics, and center of gravity characteristics can be provided. Thus, a composite club head may comprise a metal body and one or more inserts that include a composite material. For example, the composite insert may comprise a portion of the crown of the club head. The composite material may define a portion of the sole of the club head. Composite inserts improve the mechanical properties of the club head due to the lightweight and high strength properties of composite materials. A given club head shape can be achieved without sacrificing properties (e.g., strength and impact performance attributes). This can help reduce weight.

[0088] In some instances, the sound produced when a golf club head strikes a golf ball is It may be a factor in the psychological characteristics of the club's consumers. For example, consumers may find it comfortable to listen to music. The sound produced can be positively associated with a particular golf club brand or line of golf clubs. Consumers may also choose to filter sounds that they find unpleasant (or less pleasant) into specific goals. This positive association may be negatively associated with the golf club brand or line. Or negative associations may occur when purchasing a particular golf club or golf club head ( In some embodiments, the method may affect a consumer's decision to purchase (or not purchase) a product. The audible characteristics of a golf club head depend on the composite layers utilized to construct the club head. By incorporating metal fibers, it can be tailored to provide the desired sound. In some embodiments, the metal fibers can be fibers made from a metallic material. In some embodiments, the metal fibers include a non-metallic core coated with a metallic material. In some embodiments, the metal fibers are coated with a metallic material. The core may include a metallic material core.

[0089] The metallic material of the fibers can affect the damping properties of the composite layer. Metal coatings can affect the sound the club head makes when hitting a golf ball. In some embodiments, the metal coating may be an electroplated metal coating. In some embodiments, the metal fibers are attached to the golf club head to affect the acoustics of the golf club head. In some embodiments, the gold alloy may be incorporated into a crown insert for a golf club head. Metal fibers are used in the manufacture of golf club heads because they affect the acoustics of the golf club head. The endothelial cell may be incorporated into a mold insert.

[0090] In addition to structural characteristics (e.g., weight characteristics, sound characteristics, size characteristics, and center of gravity characteristics), golf The configuration of visual features on the club may be of interest. (e.g., alignment features, logos, brand names, product names, and aesthetic patterns) are used to capture consumer attention. It can be an important tool to attract customers and facilitate brand recognition. Because people may be drawn to the visual features of the club, the aesthetic appeal and details of these features are , consumers to purchase (or not purchase) golf clubs or golf club components Furthermore, it is important that the color does not fade or deteriorate over time. It may be desirable to provide visual features that are not prone to fading or deterioration over time. An alignment mechanism for golf clubs that does not visually align the club head with the golf ball (e.g. It is desirable to provide an alignment mechanism that assists the golfer in aligning the Faded or deteriorated alignment features can cause the club head and / or the golf ball to become discolored or deteriorated. or may affect the golfer's ability to accurately align themselves, Such alignment can affect a golfer's performance.

[0091] In some embodiments, a coating that represents a composite layer having a material that has a color different from the color of the fiber. Color coated fibers are used to create an aesthetically appealing visual feature on golf clubs. In such an embodiment, due to the nature of the fiber composite layer / ply, the fiber The pigmented coating on top protects the matrix material of the composite from damage. In some embodiments, the colored coating on the fiber can be a metallic material. In such embodiments, the metallic color coating provides an aesthetically appealing effect on the golf club. The dual purpose of providing a striking visual feature as well as providing desirable acoustic characteristics. Possible.

[0092] In some embodiments, the colored coated fibers provide one or more of the benefits described above. To provide a golf club head having a high degree of rigidity, the present invention may be incorporated into a crown insert for a golf club head. In some embodiments, the colored coated fibers provide one or more of the benefits described above. To achieve this, the sole insert for the golf club head may be incorporated. In embodiments, the colored coated fibers are used to provide one or more of the benefits described above. In some embodiments, the color coating may be incorporated into a golf club shaft. The fibers are preferably used in golf club heads to provide one or more of the benefits described above. It may be incorporated into the face insert.

[0093] A golf club head 10 according to some embodiments is shown in FIGS. The head 10 includes a body 11 and a face portion 42 connected to the body 11. The golf club head 10 has a toe region 14 and a heel region 16 opposite the toe region 14. The body 11 of the golf club head 10 includes a front region 12 and a rear region 13 opposite the front region 12. The face portion 42 is disposed in the front region 12 of the body 11 and in the rear region 18 of the body 11. In some embodiments, the face portion 42 is connected to the body 11. The golf club head 1 may include a face insert (e.g., a face insert 4510). The body 11 of the golf club head 10 additionally includes a sole portion 17 that defines the bottom of the golf club head 10. , a crown portion that is opposite the sole portion 17 and defines the upper portion of the golf club head 10; The golf club head 10 includes a main body 11 and a part 19. The body 11 of the shoe defines a transition area between the crown portion 19 and the sole portion 17. The skirt portion 21 includes the crown portion 19 and the sole portion 22. Located between minutes 17 and 18.

[0094] The golf club head 10 also includes a heel region 16 extending from the heel region 16 of the golf club head 10. As shown in FIG. 9, the shaft 102 of the golf club 100 includes a hosel 20. , may be attached directly to the hosel 20 or may be attached to the hosel 20 by, for example, ZEL-20 and associated Flight Control Technology (FCT) components (e.g., adjustable lie / lobe The hosel may be attached indirectly via a hosel insert 22, which may be a hosel assembly. (See, for example, FIG. 2). Golf club 100 also includes a distal or free end of shaft 102. The golf club 100 also includes a grip 104 fitted around the periphery of the end. The grip 104 of the golf club 100 is , which helps facilitate the user's handling of the golf club 100 during a golf swing. The golf club head 10 includes a hosel axis 91, which is connected to a shaft 1. 02 and defines a central axis of the hosel 20.

[0095] In some embodiments, for example, as shown in FIGS. 1-8, a golf club head Body 11 of 10 includes a frame 24 to which one or more inserts of body 11 are coupled. For example, the crown portion 19 of the body 11 is connected to the toe side of the frame 24. Similarly, the sole portion 17 of the body 11 is connected to the bottom side of the frame 24. In some embodiments, the golf club head 1 includes a sole insert 28 bonded to the sole insert 28. 0 includes two or more crown inserts 26 and / or two or more sole inserts 28. In some embodiments, the crown insert(s) 26 and / or The sole insert(s) 28 may be formed of a layered structure as discussed herein (e.g., The structure may include structures 2200 and 2300.

[0096] In some examples of the golf club head 10, the body 11 may not include an insert. (e.g., the body 11 forms a one-piece monolithic structure), but In accordance with the particular embodiment of the head 10, the body 11 may include one or more assemblies secured to a frame 24. For example, the frame 24 of the body 11 may include the entire sole insert 28. or a portion of the sole opening sized and configured to receive the Sized to receive all or a portion of the aperture 60 and / or the crown insert 26. and at least one of the crown openings 62 configured to receive the More specifically, the sole opening 60 may receive all or a portion of the sole insert 28. and the sole insert 28 may be secured in place. 28 may have a rear weight track 30 (as described below) attached thereto. Similarly, the crown opening 62 may receive all or a portion of the crown insert 26. The crown insert 26 may be secured in place. The openings 60 and 62 are provided for mounting the sole insert 28 and the crown insert 26, respectively. The sole insert and the crown insert are formed to have a periphery or recess for 28, 26 are flush with frame 24 to provide a smooth, seamless outer surface. or a slightly concave or slightly protruding outer surface. As used herein, the term "coplanar" refers to a surface planar The profile shows the same surface with no height variation of more than + / - 0.15mm between the two surfaces. Refers to two surfaces with edges that follow a profile. For purposes of determining height change, the first table The edges of the faces are considered to have zero height, and the height of the second surface is measured relative to the first surface. The heights of the first and second surfaces are perpendicular to the surface profiles at the edges of these surfaces. For example, at the interface between the crown insert 26 and the frame 24 The flush surface may be formed by layers of material and / or paint of the frame 24 and the crown insert 26. Can help hide glue locations that may not be aesthetically appealing. Slightly recessed exterior A sole or crown insert defining a surface or slightly protruding outer surface. The frame 24 will have a height variation of more than + / - 0.15 mm.

[0097] In some embodiments, the frame 24 is attached to the face portion 4 of the golf club head 10. 2. A face opening in a front region 12 of the body 11 for receiving and securing the The face portion 42 may be fitted to the face opening of the frame 24 by welding, brazing, or the like. The face portion may be secured by soldering, screwing, or other fastening means. 42 may be made of any of a variety of materials, such as metals, metal alloys, fiber-reinforced polymers, etc. In some implementations, the face portion may be integrally formed.

[0098] The frame 24 of the body 11 may be made of a variety of different types of materials. For example, the frame 24 may be made of a metal material, such as titanium or a titanium alloy (6-4 titanium, 3-2 .5, 6-4, SP700, 15-3-3-3, 10-2-3 or other Alpha / Near Alpha These include lufa, alpha-beta, and beta / near-beta titanium alloys. (not limited to, aluminum and aluminum alloys) 0 series alloys, 6000 series alloys, e.g., 6061-T6, and 7000 series The alloy may be made of, for example, but not limited to, 7075. The frame 24 may be formed by conventional casting, metal stamping, or other known manufacturing processes. In certain instances, the frame 24 may be fabricated from a non-metallic material. Generally, the frame 24 is supported by a face portion 42 that is supported by the impact of the golf ball. The present invention relates to a golf club head having a golf club head structure and a golf club head having a golf club head structure. Such an area provides a framework or framework for the golf club head 10. Transition from the face portion 42 to the crown portion 19, the sole portion 17, and the skirt portion 21 This includes a transition area where

[0099] In some embodiments, the sole insert 28 and / or the crown insert 26 are The material may be made of a polymer or a fiber-reinforced polymer (e.g., a composite material). , can be any of a variety of polymers, for example, thermoplastic or thermoset materials. The polymer or composite fibers may be any of a variety of fibers, for example, carbon fibers or glass fibers. The sole insert 28 and / or the crown insert 26 may be manufactured. One exemplary material is a polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) matrix or base. The composite material is a thermoplastic continuous carbon fiber composite laminate having long, aligned carbon fibers.

[0100] The fiber reinforced polymer from which the sole insert 28 and / or crown insert 26 can be manufactured. A commercially available example of a mer is TEPEX® manufactured by Lanxess®. DYNALITE 207. TEPEX® DYNALITE 207 is PPS thermoplastic, a high strength, lightweight material, is used to align and embed fibers in sheets. The material has multiple layers of continuous carbon fiber reinforcement in a plastic matrix or polymer. However, other fiber volumes are also possible. For example, in some embodiments The fiber volume is 70%, 65%, 60%, 57%, 54%, 42%, or any of these values. The range may be within any range having any two endpoints. According to one example, the material may be It is 200g / m2.

[0101] The fiber-reinforced polymer from which the sole insert 28 and / or the crown insert 26 are manufactured. Another commercially available example of this material is TEPEX® DYNALITE 208. also has a carbon fiber volume in the range of 42-70%. For example, in some embodiments The fiber volume is 70%, 65%, 60%, 57%, 45%, 42%, or any of these values. The range may be any two of the ranges having any two endpoints. The fiber may have a volume of 45% and a weight of 200 g / m2. DYNALITE 208 is , polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) matrix, TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) It differs from DYNALITE 207 in that it has a tan matrix or base.

[0102] As an example, TEPEX® DYNALITE 207 sheet (or other fabric) The fibers in each sheet of reinforced polymer material (e.g., DYNALITE 208) are aligned in the same direction. and the sheets are oriented in different directions from each other, and the sheets are The two pieces (male / female) are placed into a matched die and heated above their melting temperature, causing the die to close. This process is sometimes called thermoforming, and it forms the sole insert. The mold is particularly well suited for molding the crown insert 26 and the crown The sole insert 26 and the sole insert 28 are formed by a thermoforming process (in some implementations After being molded separately, they are cooled and removed from the matched dies. In some implementations, the crown insert 26 and / or the sole insert 28 may be of uniform thickness. This allows for easy use of thermoforming processes and ease of manufacture. However, in other implementations, the crown insert 26 and / or the sole insert 28 may each Selected position of insert to improve durability, acoustic properties, or other characteristics of the insert Variable thickness to strengthen areas, for example by adding additional plies in selected areas It may have.

[0103] As shown in FIG. 2, the crown insert 26 and the sole insert 28 are , the desired shape and curvature of the crown portion 19 and sole portion 17 of the golf club head 10 Various types of club heads, e.g. For example, driver type club heads, fairway wood type club heads, iron type club heads, etc. The present invention relates to a golf club head, or a putter-type golf club head, which is implemented in accordance with one or more of the principles, methods, and / or features described herein. It will be appreciated that the present invention may be manufactured using any of the above-mentioned materials.

[0104] In an alternative embodiment, the sole insert 28 and / or the crown insert 26 may include: They may be manufactured by processes other than thermoforming, such as injection molding or thermosetting. In the process, the sole insert 28 and / or the crown insert 26 are heated. A woven or unidirectional composite fiber fabric (e.g., a woven fabric or a ... For example, the laminate may be made of "prepreg" plies of carbon fiber composite fabric. , placed in a mold suitable for the thermosetting process, for example a bubble mold or a compression mold, and The plies are stacked / oriented with oriented carbon fiber or other fibers. and heat treated to form the sole insert 28 and / or crown insert 26. Each insert is then cooled and removed from its respective mold. In this embodiment, the sole insert 28 and / or the crown insert 26 are heat molded or heat set. The composite may also be manufactured by a hybrid process including a polymerization process and an injection molding process.

[0105] Sole insert 28 and / or crown insert manufactured by a thermosetting manufacturing process The carbon fiber reinforced material for Port 26 is supplied by Grafil, Inc. (Sacramento, Calif.). The carbon fiber is known as "34-700" fiber available from The carbon fiber may have a tensile modulus of 234 Gpa (34 Msi) and a tensile strength of 4500 It has a tensile strength of 1.5 Mpa (650 Ksi) and is available from Grafil, Inc. Another possible suitable fiber is the carbon fiber known as "TR50S" fiber. The fiber has a tensile modulus of 240 Gpa (35 Msi) and a stiffness of 4900 Mpa (710 Ksi ) tensile strength. Used to form thermoset crown and sole inserts Exemplary epoxy resins for use in prepreg plies include Newport 301 and and 350, Newport Adhesives & Composites , Inc. (Irvine, California).

[0106] In one example, the prepreg sheet has a thickness of about 20 g / m 2 ~about 200g / m 2 , preferably about 70g / m 2 and is impregnated with epoxy resin (e.g., Newport 301). , a quasi-isotropic fiber reinforcement of 34-700 fibers resulting in a resin content (R / C) of approximately 40%. For convenience of reference, the main composition of the prepreg sheet is 70FAW34-70 The fiber type may be specified by an abbreviation such as 0.0 or the fiber basis weight. The form is, for example, 70FAW34-700 / 301, R / C 40%, etc., resin-based and resin-based. The fat content may further be specified.

[0107] In light of the above, the body 11 of the golf club head 10 of the present disclosure is made of a fiber reinforced polymer. A crown portion 19 at least partially made of fiber reinforced polymer or a crown part entirely made of metal or metal alloy. At least one of the upper portion 19 and the sole portion 17. For example, in certain embodiments, The body 11 of the golf club head 10 is at least partially fabricated from a fiber reinforced polymer. In another embodiment, the golf club has both a crown portion 19 and a sole portion 17. The body 11 of the rub head 10 is a clad member made at least in part of a fiber-reinforced polymer. The sole portion 17 is entirely made of metal or metal alloy, and the sole portion 19 is entirely made of metal or metal alloy. In this embodiment, the body 11 of the golf club head 10 is made entirely of a metal or metal alloy. The crown portion 19 and sole portion 17 are both fabricated, as will be described in more detail below. As will be described in detail, the crown portion 19 of the golf club head 10 of the present disclosure and crown portions of the same type of profile, regardless of the variability in the composition of the sole portion 17. 19 includes a crown 18 and a shank 19a for cooperatively promoting certain performance characteristics of the golf club head 10. The various embodiments of the golf club head 10, along with the composition of the portion 19 and the sole portion 17, are may be common among them.

[0108] 18 and 19 illustrate a crown insert 1800 according to some embodiments. The crown insert 1800 is attached to the golf club head 10, the golf club head 50, 0, or golf club head construction such as golf club head 4500. The crown insert 1800 has a front side 1802, a rear side 1804, and a heel side 1805. The crown insert 1800 includes a top side 1806, and a toe side 1808. The present invention may be made of a composite material including the layered structure discussed above.

[0109] Crown insert 18 measured from anterior side 1802 to posterior side 1804 The depth 1812 of the 00 can range from 80 millimeters (mm) to 110 mm. In some embodiments, the depth 1812 may range from 90 mm to 100 mm. In some embodiments, the depth 1812 may be 94 mm + / - 1.0 mm. In an embodiment, the depth 1812 may be 94.61 mm. The width 1810 of the crown insert 1800 measured to the toe side 1808 is 1 In some embodiments, the width 1810 can range from 10 mm to 140 mm. In some embodiments, the width 1810 can range from 123 In some embodiments, the width 1810 can be 123.4 mm + / - 1.0 mm. 0 mm. The measured thickness of the crown insert 1800 up to 21814 is 0.50mm to 0. In some embodiments, the thickness 1814 can be in the range of 0.58 mm + + / - 0.05mm.

[0110] In some embodiments, the crown insert 1800 is formed on the outer surface 1820. In some embodiments, the surface elements 1824 may include: In some embodiments, the surface element 18 24 may be a recess formed in the outer surface 1820. 826 may define a perimeter 1828 of the surface element 1824. The wall 1826 may define a perimeter 1828 that completely surrounds the surface element 1824. In an embodiment, the wall 1826 defines a perimeter 1828 that partially surrounds the surface element 1824. For example, the wall 1826 defines a periphery 1828 at a forward portion of the surface element 1826. and a rear portion of the surface element 1824 may be defined by a wall 1824. In such an embodiment, the depth / height of the surface element 1824 may be , when moving from the front portion of the surface element 1824 to the rear portion of the surface element 1824, In certain embodiments, the wall 1826 may be Less than 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 70%, 80%, or less than the circumference may define a perimeter 1828 that defines less than 90%.

[0111] In some embodiments, the radius of curvature of edge 1828 is between 0.5 mm and 1.5 mm or 0. Range: 0.5mm~3.0mm or 0.5mm~5.0mm or 0.5mm~15.0mm In some embodiments, the radius of curvature of edge 1828 may be 1.0 mm. The recess 1824 may be configured to adjust one or more structural characteristics of the crown insert 1800, such as weight, characteristics, sound characteristics, size characteristics, and center of gravity characteristics), and thus the crown insert 18 00 may be sized and shaped to fit the club head on which it is attached.

[0112] 20 and 21 illustrate a sole insert set 2000 according to some embodiments. The sole insert set 2000 includes a first sole insert 2010 and a second sole insert 2020. The sole insert 2050 includes a golf sole insert 2010. A club head, such as a golf club head 10, a golf club head 500, or a golf The sole inserts 2010 and 2050 may be utilized in the construction of the club head 4500. may be made of a composite material including the layered structures discussed herein.

[0113] The first sole insert 2010 has a front side 2012, a rear side 2014, and a heel. Includes front side 2016 and toe side 2018. The measured depth of the first sole insert 2010 to 2020 is 50mm In some embodiments, the depth 2020 can range from 60 mm to 70 mm. In some embodiments, the depth 2020 can range from 62.5 mm + / - In some embodiments, the depth 2020 is 62.8 mm. The first sole length measured from heel side 2016 to toe side 2018 The width 2022 of the insert 2010 can range from 45 mm to 75 mm. In some embodiments, the width 2022 may range from 55 mm to 65 mm. In some embodiments, the width 2022 may be 60 mm + / - 1 mm. 022 may be 59.9 mm. The outer surface 203 of the first sole insert 2010 The thickness 202 of the first sole insert 2010 measured from 0 to the inner surface 2032 4 may range from 0.50 mm to 0.70 mm. In some embodiments, the thickness 2 024 can be 0.58mm + / - 0.10mm.

[0114] Similar to the first sole insert 2010, the second sole insert 2050 is Side 2052, rear side 2054, heel side 2056, and toe side 2058 The second sole-in measured from the front side 2052 to the rear side 2054 The depth 2060 of the insert 2050 can range from 35 mm to 65 mm. In some embodiments, the depth 2060 may range from 45 mm to 55 mm. In some embodiments, the depth 2060 may be 51.5 mm + / - 1.0 mm. In this embodiment, the depth 2060 may be 51.6 mm. The width 2062 of the second sole insert 2050 measured to the width 2058 is 25 mm In some embodiments, the width 2062 can range from 35 mm to 45 In some embodiments, the width 2062 can be in the range of 40 mm + / - 1.0 mm. In some embodiments, the width 2062 may be 39.8 mm. 2, measured from the outer surface 2070 to the inner surface 2072 of the sole insert 2050. The thickness 2064 of the second sole insert 2050 is in the range of 0.50 mm to 0.70 mm. In some embodiments, the thickness 2064 can be within 0.58 mm + / - 0.10 mm. It can be mm.

[0115] In some embodiments, the crown insert 1800, the first sole insert 20 10, and / or the second sole insert 2050 may comprise a gold alloy embedded in a matrix material. The composite material may comprise one or more layers / plies containing metal coated fibers. In some embodiments, the crown insert 1800, the first sole insert 2010 and / or the second sole insert 2050 may include a colored component embedded in a matrix material. The composite material may comprise one or more layers / plies, each of which may include a coating fiber. In some embodiments, the colored coating on the fiber may be a metallic colored coating. For purposes of disclosure, the terms "pigmented / metal coated" and "pigmented / metal coated" are the following types of coatings: pigmented coatings, metallic coatings, and pigmented Includes metal coating.

[0116] In some embodiments, the fibers are carbon fibers, glass fibers, metal fibers, or polymers. -fibers (e.g. Kevlar® fibers or Mylar® fibers) or Combinations of these are also possible. In embodiments including polymeric fibers, the fibers may be coated with a colored coating. In addition to or as an alternative to a colored coating, metal fibers may be included. In embodiments, suitable metallic materials include steel, nickel, aluminum, titanium, tungsten, and the like. Stainless steel, copper, chromium, zinc, gold, silver, cobalt, magnesium, platinum, palladium, Iron, tin, tungsten, or alloys of one or more of these materials. In embodiments involving colored coated fibers, the colored coating may be applied to the fibers themselves. It may be a color different from the body color. In some embodiments, the colored / metallic coated fibers may be unidirectional fibers embedded in a matrix material. In some embodiments, The colored / metallic coated fibers may be woven into a pattern and the matrix In some embodiments, the colored / woven material may be embedded in the material. The metal fibers may not be embedded in a matrix material and may be bonded to other layers in the layer structure. For example, colored / metallic fibers woven in a pattern may be used. The metal layer, composite layer, or other hard surface of the club head, crown insert, sole The insert may be bonded to a bearing insert, a bearing mount insert, or a face insert.

[0117] The colored / metallic coating may be applied to the fibers using any suitable coating method. The methods include electroplating, physical vapor deposition (PVD), chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and anodic oxidation. In embodiments that include a metal coating, The metal materials of the plating are nickel (Ni), copper (Cu), chromium (Cr), and zinc (Zn). , Gold (Au), Silver (Ag), Aluminum (Al), Cobalt (Co), Magnesium ( Mg), platinum (Pt), palladium (Pd), iron (Fe), titanium (Ti), tin ( Sn), tungsten (W), and alloys containing one or more of these materials. But not limited to these.

[0118] In some embodiments, the crown insert 1800 described herein, the first The sole insert 2010, the second sole insert 2050, and / or the face-in Cert 4510 is a layer that contains one or more layers / plies with colored / metallic coated fibers. In some embodiments, the layer structure may be formed from an outer surface of the golf club head. At least a portion of a surface (e.g., the outer surface 90 of the golf club head 10) may be defined by a In such an embodiment, the outer surface of the golf club head may be The outermost surface of the golf club head that is exposed to the surrounding environment. In this embodiment, the layer structure includes a crown insert 1800, a first sole insert 2010, a second 2. The outer side of the sole insert 2050 and / or the face insert 4510 The surfaces 1820, 2030, 2070, and / or 4512 may be defined. In an embodiment, the outer surface 1820, 2030, 2070, and / or 4512 may be a golf It may define a portion of the outer surface of the club head.

[0119] In some embodiments, the crown insert 1800, the first sole insert 20 10, coloring of second sole insert 2050 and / or face insert 4510 The metal coated fibers may extend from the center of the insert to the periphery of the insert. In some embodiments, the colored / metal coated fibers are applied to the outer surface area of ​​the insert. 95% or more, 90% or more, 85% or more, 80% or more, 70% or more, 60% or more, 50% 40% or more, 30% or more, 20% or more, 10% or more, or 5% or more In some embodiments, the colored / metal coated fibers may be disposed on the outer surface of the insert. May be visible over no more than 50% of the area. For example, colored / metallic coated fabrics may be visible over the entire surface of the 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, or 1% of the outer surface area of ​​the insert may appear within a range having any two of these values ​​as endpoints. In an embodiment, the colored / metal coated fibers of the insert are arranged around the periphery of the outer surface of the insert. It may be visible at the edges.

[0120] In some embodiments, the crown insert 1800, the first sole insert 20 10, the second sole insert 2050, and / or the face insert 4510 may be Consistent and uniform junction between the rub head frame and the insert The recessed crown area, the recessed sole area, and the recessed face area are manufactured to fit within the recessed crown area, the recessed sole area, and the recessed face area. In such an embodiment, a consistent and uniform bond between the insert and the frame can be achieved. The gaps are filled with a layer of paint to mask or cover the gaps and hide imperfections in the gaps. In some embodiments, the insert can minimize the need for joint gaps (junction The dimensions of the axial bore ... The tubular member is machined to meet the dimensions discussed in U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 15 / 370,530. This may also be the case.

[0121] In some embodiments, the layer structure includes a woven composite layer including colored / metal coated fibers. FIG. 22 shows a woven composite with colored / metallic fibers according to some embodiments. Shown is a layer structure 2200 including layers 2220. Layer structure 2200 is made up of multiple unidirectional fiber composite plates. The nonwoven composite layer 2210 (i.e., nonwoven composite laminate) may include a ly 2212. In some embodiments, the layer structure 2200 may include multiple woven composite layers 2220 and / or multiple In some embodiments, the layer structure 2200 may include a number of nonwoven composite layers 2210. For example, in some embodiments, the face insert may include a woven composite layer 2220. The face insert (e.g., face insert 4510) is a layered structure that does not include the woven composite layer 2220. In some embodiments, the nonwoven composite layer 2210 may be made of a thin One or more "clusters" of long strips, such as those described in connection with Figures 49-52 The array may include clusters 4624a-4624g of such elongated strips 4626. A cluster of elongated strips is described in connection with face insert 4510. , one or more clusters of elongated strips may be crown inserts as described herein. or may be incorporated into a layered structure for a sole insert. to provide the desired surface profile and / or surface characteristics to the inserts discussed herein. The nonwoven composite layer 2210 may be utilized to form a 2-ply, 3-ply, or Any suitable number of plies, such as 4 plies, 5 plies, 6 plies, or 7 plies, may be used. The unidirectional fiber composite plies 2212 may include a number of unidirectional fiber composite plies 2212. 22. Examples of possible laminations for the flexible fiber composite ply 2212 are provided. Alternatively, the nonwoven composite layer 2210 may be a single unidirectional fiber composite ply 2212. In one embodiment, the single ply 2212 has a thickness of 0.60 mm + / - 0.05 mm. You may do so.

[0122] In any event, the unidirectional fiber composite ply 2212 of the nonwoven composite layer 2210 is directional fiber composite ply 2212i and an outermost unidirectional fiber composite ply 2212o. The outermost unidirectional fiber composite ply 2212o defines an outer surface 2216 of the nonwoven composite layer 2210. The innermost unidirectional fiber composite ply 2212i is formed on the inner surface of the nonwoven composite layer 2210. 2214. The inner surface 2214 may be the inner surface of the layer structure 2200. In some embodiments, the scrim layer (e.g., scrim layer 2460) is an innermost unidirectional The fiber composite ply 2212i may be disposed on the inner surface of the layer structure 2200. As used herein, the term "unidirectional fiber composite ply" refers to a composite ply having a matrix material. Plies having fibers embedded in a matrix material (where the fibers are all within the matrix material) "oriented in substantially the same direction."

[0123] The nonwoven composite layer 2210 has a thickness of 0.5 mm, measured from the inner surface 2214 to the outer surface 2216. The thickness 2218 may range from 55 mm to 1.0 mm, inclusive. 2218 is available in 0.55mm, 0.60mm, 0.65mm, 0.70mm, and 0.75mm. m, 0.80mm, 0.85mm, 0.90mm, 0.95mm, or 1.0mm can be a range having any two of these values ​​as endpoints.

[0124] In some embodiments, one or more of the unidirectional fiber composite plies 2212 may be colored / metallic. In some embodiments, at least the outermost unidirectional fiber may include a coating fiber. The fiber composite ply 2212o may include colored / metal coated fibers. In an embodiment, the color / metal coating of at least the outermost unidirectional fiber composite ply 2212o The coating fibers are interposed between the colored / metal coated fibers of the woven composite layer 2220 of the layer structure 2200. This can help hide any visually perceptible gaps in the color. By introducing a change in the visual element produced by the woven composite layer 2220, The color / metal coating of the woven composite layer 2220 may cause visually unpleasant defects. Visually perceptible gaps between the guiding fibers are limited at relatively steep radii of curvature (e.g., 5.0 mm or less). The most likely possibility is that the region of the component including the layer structure 2200 has a radius of curvature of For example, the edge 1828 of the recess 1824 of the crown insert 1800 may be made of a composite woven The pigmented / metallic coated fibers of the material layer 2220 are prone to forming visually perceptible gaps between the fibers. Visually perceptible gaps may be greater than 0.50 mm. In some embodiments, the outermost unidirectional fiber composite ply 2212o and the second outermost unidirectional The unidirectional fiber composite ply 2212 (i.e., the outermost unidirectional fiber composite ply 2212o is directly Adjacent fiber composite plies 2212) may include colored / metal coated fibers. In some embodiments, all of the unidirectional fiber composite plies 2210 in the nonwoven composite layer 2210 212 may include colored / metal coated fibers.

[0125] A woven composite layer 2220 may be disposed on the outermost unidirectional fiber composite ply 2212o. In some embodiments, the inner surface 2224 of the woven composite layer 2220 is In some embodiments, the woven fabric may be in direct contact with the outer surface 2216 of the fabric 210. The colored / metal coated fibers of the composite layer 2220 may be embedded in a matrix material. In some embodiments, the matrix material may be optically transparent. In this embodiment, the matrix material may be colorless. In embodiments that include fibers having a metal, which may or may not be metallic, the color of the colored coating may be Red, crimson, maroon, magenta, pink, orange, yellow, gold, sha Lutreose, green, blue, navy, aqua, teal, cerulean, indigo, Violet, purple, brown, black, gray, white, beige, silver , taupe, and various shades of these colors. In one embodiment, the color of the fiber coating is a silver metallic color, e.g., metallic red. , metallic pink, metallic orange, metallic yellow, metallic gold, Metallic Green, Metallic Blue, Metallic Teal, Metallic Purple, Taric Brown, Metallic Black, Metallic Gray, Metallic White, Metal The color may be, but is not limited to, black, silver, and various shades of these colors. In some embodiments, the color coating may be a bright color coating.

[0126] As used herein, "light transmittance" refers to light transmittance in the wavelength range of 400 nm to 700 nm. By this definition, we mean an average transmission rate of 70% or more through a strip of material 1.0 mm thick. In this embodiment, the light-transmitting material is a 1.0 mm thick sheet having a wavelength range of 400 nm to 700 nm. Have an average transmittance of 75% or more, 80% or more, 85% or more, or 90% or more through the strip of material The average transmittance in the wavelength range of 400nm to 700nm is It is calculated by measuring the transmittance of all wavelengths of m and averaging the measurements.

[0127] The color of the coating or layer is L * a * b * Color value or L * C * CIEL using h color values Although described with respect to the ab color space, other color descriptions may be used. When used with L * is called brightness, and a * and b * is called the chromaticity coordinate, and C * is saturation In the CIELab color space, +a * is red direction, -a is red direction * is green Direction, +b * is yellow direction, -b * L is in the blue direction. * has a value of 1 for a perfect white diffuser 00. The saturation and hue are a * and b * is the polar coordinate associated with the saturation (C * ) is a * =b * =0, and the hue is +a * Counterclockwise from the axis is the measured angle.

[0128] In some embodiments, the yellow color may have L, a, and b values ​​within the following ranges: L= 80 to 95, a=-20 to 5, and b=45 to 110. In some embodiments, the orange color is , and may have L, a, and b values ​​within the following ranges: L=50-90, a=5-65, and b = 40 to 95. In some embodiments, the red color has L, a, and b values ​​within the following ranges: In some embodiments, L=35 to 85, a=25 to 80, and b=50 to 55. For example, purple may have L, a, and b values ​​in the following ranges: L=15-80, a=20- 80, and b=-65 to 0. In some embodiments, the blue has L, a, and b within the following ranges: and b values: L=10 to 90, a=-55 to 55, and b=-75 to -10. In some embodiments, the color green may have L, a, and b values ​​within the following ranges: L=25 ~90, a=-85~-15, and b=-15~85.

[0129] The woven composite layer 2220 is formed from an inner surface 2224 to an outer surface 2226 of the woven composite layer 2220. Measured up to thickness in the range of 0.05mm~0.15mm (including partial ranges) 2222 For example, the thickness 2222 can be 0.05 mm, 0.06 mm, 0.07 mm, 0. .08mm, 0.09mm, 0.10mm, 0.11mm, 0.12mm, 0.13mm , 0.14 mm, or 0.15 mm, or any two of these values ​​as endpoints It can be a range.

[0130] The woven composite layer 2220 may include fibers woven in any suitable weave pattern. As used in writing, the term "weave pattern" refers to patterns that overlap one another (e.g., alternating Two or more sets of differently oriented fibers interwoven with each other (in a layered configuration) A weave pattern refers to a weave pattern having fibers or fiber tows. The weave pattern includes a regular arrangement of a set of fibers or fiber tows. In some embodiments, the woven fabric does not include randomly oriented fibers or fiber tows. The turns overlap throughout the weave pattern to provide a consistent distribution of interwoven fibers or fiber tows. In some embodiments, the weave pattern may have different weave patterns. For example, a first portion of the weave pattern may include a first The second portion of the weave pattern may have a weave pattern type (e.g., a plain weave) The fabric may have a weave pattern type (eg, twill).

[0131] Suitable weave patterns for the composite layer 2220 include, but are not limited to, the following: For example, the 1×1 plain weave pattern 2700 shown in FIG. A plain weave pattern such as the 1K×3K plain weave pattern 3400 shown in FIG. 8 or the 2×2 twill pattern 2800 shown in FIG. 32. 3200, etc. For example, the 4-harness-satin weave pattern shown in Figure 29. 30, the five harness-satin weave pattern 3000 shown in FIG. 8. Harness-Satin Weave Pattern 3100 shown in FIG. 8 or Harness Ness-Satin weave patterns, such as the triaxial balance weave pattern 330 shown in FIG. 0. For example, the A jacquard weave pattern 350 shown in FIG. 0 or a jacquard weave pattern such as the D jacquard weave pattern 3600 shown in FIG. For example, an aquarium weave, such as aquarium weave pattern 3700 shown in FIG. A weave pattern, such as the constellation weave pattern 3800 shown in FIG. Constellation weave patterns, such as the Galaxy weave pattern shown in Figure 39. Galaxy weave patterns such as 3900. For example, the lock weave putter shown in Figure 40. Lock weave patterns such as the 4000. For example, the Atomic Weave pattern shown in Figure 41. Atomic weave patterns such as 4100. For example, the honeycomb weave pattern shown in Figure 42. For example, the Roswell weave pattern shown in Figure 43. Roswell weave patterns such as Turn 4300. For example, the labyrinth weave shown in Figure 44. Labyrinth weave patterns such as pattern 4400. Basket weave patterns. Dobby weave rib pattern. pique weave pattern. momie weave pattern. twill weave pattern. swaiver Weave pattern. Double weave pattern. Pile weave pattern. Relaxation weave pattern. Tapestry Lee weave pattern. Spread tow weave pattern. Rib weave pattern. And Oxford Custom weave patterns, e.g., two of the patterns listed above Weave patterns including the above may also be used. In some embodiments, the woven composite layer 2220 may be a knitted composite layer that includes fibers woven into a suitable knit pattern.

[0132] In some embodiments, the woven composite layer 2220 or any other woven material discussed herein may be used. The weave pattern of the woven composite layer may be determined by the components of the golf club, including the woven composite layer (e.g., When forming a club shaft (a club insert, a club sole insert, or a club shaft), a woven composite layer The fibers and / or fiber tows may have a minimum weave density to prevent separation or migration between them. Unwanted separation or migration between fibers and / or fiber tows may result in the deterioration of the fabric produced using woven composite layers. This can result in visually unpleasant spots on the component. For example, The weave pattern of the fibers / fiber tows is coated in sheet form. When cut from a sheet of color, separation and / or migration of fibers / fiber tows may result in colored woven panels. In turns, the uncolored parts of the fibers / fiber tows may become visible. A tight weave density prevents unwanted separation and / or movement between fibers / fiber tows in the weave pattern. This prevents the formation of visually unpleasant spots. Could be useful.

[0133] In some embodiments, the weave pattern of the woven composite layer 2220 is a weave pattern of 1 square 50 to 650 grams per meter (g / m 2 ) range (including subranges) of the minimum denseness For example, the weave density may be 1 square meter. 50 grams per square meter, 100 grams per square meter, 150 grams per square meter, 200 grams per square meter, 220 grams per square meter 240 grams per square meter, 250 grams per square meter, 260 grams per kilogram, 280 grams per square meter, 300 grams, 320 grams per square meter, 340 grams per square meter , 350 grams per square meter, 360 grams per square meter, 380 grams per torr, 400 grams per square meter, 4 50 grams, 500 grams per square meter, 550 grams per square meter, 600 grams per square meter, 650 grams per square meter, or any combination thereof It may be a range having any two of the values ​​as endpoints. In some embodiments, the woven fabric may have a weight of 240 grams per square meter or more. The density may be greater than 650 grams per square meter. The weave density is the unit density of the weave pattern. The weight of a woven material per unit area. Note that for a given material, the weight per unit area is Since there is more woven material, a tighter weave pattern means a higher weave density. This will result in the following.

[0134] In some embodiments, the color / metal coating material for the woven composite layer is selected from the woven pattern. It may be present in a density of 0.5 to 4.0 grams per square meter of silicon. In an embodiment, the colored / metallic coating material is applied at 1. In some embodiments, the color / metal coating may be present in a density of 0 to 4.0 grams. The weaving material is present in a density of 1.0 to 3.0 grams per square meter of the weave pattern. In some embodiments, the colored / metallic coating material may be in a woven pattern. They may be present in a density of 1.0 to 2.0 grams per square meter. Individual fibers, individual Colored / metallic coating material coated on fiber tow or sheet of textile fiber The thickness of the pigment may be adapted to achieve a desired density of the pigmented material. Unless otherwise specified, the density of the weave pattern and the density of the colored / metallic coating material shall be determined based on the matrix material. The measurement is performed in the absence of any solvent (e.g., before the textile material is embedded in a matrix material). In some embodiments, the density of the weave pattern is such that the woven material is embedded in the matrix material. After the filling, the density of the embedded textile material is measured and factored into the density of the matrix material. It may be measured by:

[0135] In some embodiments, the optically transparent coating 2230 is disposed on the woven composite layer 2220. In such an embodiment, the outer surface of the optically transparent coating 2230 may be Face 2236 is an outer surface of the golf club head (e.g., the outer surface of golf club head 10). In such an embodiment, the golf club may define a smallest portion of the surface 90. The outer surface of the head is the surface of the golf club head that is exposed to the environment surrounding the golf club head. In some embodiments, the outer surface 2236 may be a crown or sole. The outer surface of the sole insert (e.g., crown insert 1800, first sole insert The outer surfaces 1820, 2010 and the second sole insert 2050, respectively. 30, and 2070). In some embodiments, the light-transmitting coating 2 The inner surface 2234 of 230 is in direct contact with the outer surface 2226 of the woven composite layer 2220. This is also fine.

[0136] The optically transparent coating 2230 is measured from an inner surface 2234 to an outer surface 2236. The thickness 2232 may be in the range of 0.01 mm to 0.06 mm (including subranges). For example, thickness 2232 is 0.01mm, 0.015mm, 0.02mm, 0.025 mm, 0.03mm, 0.035mm, 0.04mm, 0.045mm, 0.05mm, 0.055 mm, or 0.06 mm, or any two of these values ​​as endpoints In some embodiments, the optically transparent coating 2230 may be Polymeric materials, such as, but not limited to, polycarbonate or polyurethane In some embodiments, the light-transmitting coating 223 may be made of 0 can be colorless.

[0137] In some embodiments, the layer structure 2200 has a thickness in the range of 0.10 mm to 1.20 mm (part For example, the thickness 2202 may be in the range of 0.10 mm to 1.5 mm. m, 0.15mm, 0.20mm, 0.25mm, 0.30mm, 0.35mm, 0.4 0mm, 0.45mm, 0.50mm, 0.55mm, 0.60mm, 0.65mm, 0 .70mm, 0.75mm, 0.80mm, 0.85mm, 0.90mm, 0.95mm , 1.0mm, 1.05mm, 1.10mm, 1.15mm, or 1.20mm or It may be a range having any two of these values ​​as endpoints. The layer 2200 may have an overall thickness 2202 in the range of 0.50 to 1.0 mm. In an embodiment, the layer structure 2200 has a total thickness 2202 in the range of 0.25 mm to 0.8 mm. may have:

[0138] In some embodiments, the crown insert 1800, the first sole insert 20 10, the second sole insert 2050, and / or the layer for the face insert 4510 The structure may include a dye clear layer. In some embodiments, the layer structure 2200 includes a dye clear layer. In such an embodiment, the ink may include a dye clear layer (e.g., a dye clear layer 2340). The dye clear layer serves to enhance the color and / or brightness of the metallic / colored fibers in the layered structure. In some embodiments, at least the outermost unidirectional ply 2212o may be thin. It may also contain colored fibers (e.g., glass fibers or Kevlar® fibers). In some embodiments, the dye clear portion can improve the brightness of the fiber color. The layer structures discussed herein may include dye clear layers having various degrees of shine. For example, the layered structures discussed herein may include a reflective layer disposed on a first portion of the layered structure. a relatively glossy dye clear layer and a relatively dull dye clear layer disposed on the second portion of the layer structure; The different degrees of shine for the different dye clear layers may allow different It is possible to create layered structures having different regions with different visual appearances. A relatively dull dye clear layer can visually darken the color of the colored fiber underneath, whereas a comparative The glossy dye clear layer can visually brighten the color of the colored fabric underneath. In some embodiments, the relatively glossy dye clear layer is referred to as a glossy dye clear layer. A relatively dull dye clear layer can be referred to as a matte dye clear layer. These different portions of the dye clear layer may be part of a continuous layer or may be co-layered with the dye clear layer. It may be a separate layer that defines the rear layer.

[0139] FIG. 23 illustrates a layer structure 2300 including a dye clear layer according to some embodiments. The structure 2300 includes a nonwoven composite layer 2310 (spunbonded) including a plurality of unidirectional fiber composite plies 2312. The nonwoven composite layer 2310 may comprise, for example, two plies. A, 3 ply, 4 ply, 5 ply, 6 ply, or 7 ply, etc. The unidirectional fiber composite plies 2312 may include any suitable number of unidirectional fiber composite plies 2312. Table 1 provides examples of possible laminates for the unidirectional fiber composite ply 2312. In some embodiments, the nonwoven composite layer 2310 is made of a single unidirectional fiber composite ply 2312. In such an embodiment, the single ply 2312 may have a thickness of 0.60 mm + / - 0.0 It may have a thickness of 5 mm.

[0140] In some embodiments, the layer structure 2300 may include multiple woven composite layers 2320 and / or multiple In some embodiments, the layer structure 2300 may include a number of nonwoven composite layers 2310. The woven composite layer 2320 may not be included. For example, in some embodiments, The insert (e.g., face insert 4510) may be a layer that does not include the woven composite layer 2320. The structure 2300 may be constructed as follows. In some embodiments, the nonwoven composite layer 2310 may be , one or more "clusters" of elongated strips, e.g., as described with reference to Figs. 49-52 The elongated strip 4626 may include a cluster 4624a-4624g of elongated strips 4626 such as those shown in FIG. In some embodiments, the unidirectional fiber composite plies 23 in the nonwoven composite layer 2310 may be All or part of 12 may include colored / metal coated fibers.

[0141] Similar to the nonwoven composite layer 2210, the nonwoven composite layer 2310 may be formed by bonding an inner surface of the nonwoven composite layer 2310 to the inner surface of the nonwoven composite layer 2310. Measured from 2314 to the outer surface 2316, in the range of 0.55 mm to 1.0 mm (part For example, the thickness 2318 may be 0.55 mm, 0. 60mm, 0.65mm, 0.70mm, 0.75mm, 0.80mm, 0.85mm, End points are 0.90 mm, 0.95 mm, or 1.0 mm, or any two of these values. The range may be as follows.

[0142] A woven composite layer 2320 may be disposed on the outer surface 2316 of the nonwoven composite layer 2310. In some embodiments, the inner surface 2324 of the woven composite layer 2320 is 310. In some embodiments, the woven fabric may be in direct contact with the outer surface 2316 of the The fibers of the composite layer 2320 may be embedded in a matrix material. In some embodiments, the matrix material may be optically transparent. In some embodiments, the fibers of the woven composite layer 2320 are Colour / metal coated fibres are also acceptable.

[0143] Similar to the woven composite layer 2220, the woven composite layer 2320 may be formed by bonding an inner surface of the woven composite layer 2320 to an inner surface of the woven composite layer 2320. 2324 to the outer surface 2326, in the range of 0.05 mm to 0.15 mm (part For example, the thickness 2322 may be in the range of 0.05 mm, 0 .06mm, 0.07mm, 0.08mm, 0.09mm, 0.10mm, 0.11mm , 0.12mm, 0.13mm, 0.14mm, or 0.15mm or any of these values The range may have any two endpoints. Any suitable pattern may be used, including, but not limited to, those discussed above for 20. In some embodiments, the woven composite layer may comprise fibers woven in a suitable weave pattern. 2320 may be a knitted composite layer that includes fibers woven into a suitable knit pattern.

[0144] In some embodiments, the layer structure 2300 may include a coated layer disposed on a woven composite layer 2320. In some embodiments, the paint primer layer 2330 may include a paint primer layer 2330. The inner surface 2334 of 330 is in direct contact with the outer surface 2326 of the woven composite layer 2320. In some embodiments, the paint primer layer 2330 may be light transmissive. In some embodiments, the paint primer layer 2330 may be colorless. The paint primer layer 2330 extends from an inner surface 2334 to an outer surface 2336 of the paint primer layer 2330. Measured up to 233 mm thick, in the range of 0.003 mm to 0.01 mm (including partial ranges) For example, the thickness 2332 may be 0.003 mm, 0.004 mm, 0.005 mm, 0.006mm, 0.007mm, 0.008mm, 0.009mm, or 0 It can be .01 mm or a range having any two of these values ​​as endpoints.

[0145] A dye clear layer 2340 may be disposed over the paint primer layer 2330. In some embodiments, the inner surface 2344 of the dye clear layer 2340 is 30. The dye clear layer 2340 may be in direct contact with the outer surface 2336 of the A suitable base material for the dye clear layer 2340 is polyurethane. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

[0146] The dye clear layer 2340 may be colored with a dye. Colors available: red, crimson, maroon, magenta, pink, orange, yellow, gold , chartreuse, green, blue, navy, aqua, teal, cerulean, in Zigzag, violet, purple, brown, black, gray, white, beige, silver It can be, but is not limited to, ruber, taupe, and various shades of these colors. In some embodiments, the color of the dye clear layer 2340 is a silver metallic color, e.g. metallic red, metallic pink, metallic orange, metallic yellow, metallic Gold, metallic green, metallic blue, metallic teal, metallic pink blue, metallic brown, metallic black, metallic gray, metallic white The color may be, but is not limited to, black, metallic silver, and various shades of these colors. I can't.

[0147] The dye clear layer 2340 is formed by applying a coating of dye to the dye clear layer 2340 from an inner surface 2344 to an outer surface 2346 of the dye clear layer 2340. Measured up to 46, thickness in the range of 0.01mm~0.10mm (including partial range) 23 For example, the thickness 2342 may be 0.01 mm, 0.02 mm, 0.03 mm, , 0.04mm, 0.05mm, 0.06mm, 0.07mm, 0.08mm, 0.09 mm, or 0.10 mm, or a range having any two of these values ​​as endpoints. In some embodiments, one or more elements may be attached to the inner surface 2340 of the dye clear layer 2340. 344 and / or the outer surface 2346. Such elements may be pad printed on the Examples of such markings include alignment features, logos, brand names, product names, and aesthetic patterns. The present invention is not limited to these.

[0148] In some embodiments, the dye clear layer 2340 can be a light colored layer. In an embodiment, the dye clear layer 2340 includes reflective pigments to provide a shiny appearance. The reflective pigments are nickel (Ni), copper (Cu), chromium (Cr), zinc (Zn ), gold (Au), silver (Ag), aluminum (Al), cobalt (Co), magnesium (Mg), Platinum (Pt), Palladium (Pd), Iron (Fe), Titanium (Ti), Tin (Sn), tungsten (W), or an alloy of one or more of these metals. The metal flakes may be made of metals such as, but not limited to, It won't be done.

[0149] In some embodiments, the dye clear layer 2340 may be of a different color, shade, and / or texture. These different portions of the dye clear layer 2340 may include different portions having different colors. It may be part of a continuous layer or may be separate layers which together define the dye clear layer 2340. For example, the dye clear layer 2340 may be a first color, pigment, and / or tint. and a second part having a color, pigment, and / or shade (or a color, pigment, and / or a second portion having no tint. Different colors, pigments, and / or shades for different parts of the It is possible to create a layer structure 2300 having different regions with different In an embodiment, the dye clear layer 2340 includes a first portion including a coloring dye and a second portion including a coloring dye. In such an embodiment, the coloring dye may be applied to the underlying coloring fibers and a second portion may be applied to the underlying coloring fibers. visibly darkening the color of the underlying dye, while the undyed portions of the dye clear layer 2340 The appearance of the colored fibers can remain substantially unchanged. In some embodiments, the dye clear layer 2340 includes a first portion including a first colored dye and a first and a second portion including a second coloring dye different from the first coloring dye. In an embodiment, portions of the dye clear layer 2340 having different colors, shades, and / or pigments may be In some embodiments, the different colors, shades, and and / or portions of the dye clear layer 2340 having pigment may have different degrees of gloss. For example, in some embodiments, the dye clear layer 2340 may include a first colored dye. It may have one shiny portion and a second matte portion that includes a second colored dye.

[0150] In some embodiments, the layer structure 2300 is disposed on a dye clear layer 2340. Optionally, the light-transmitting coating 2350 may be included. In such an embodiment, the light-transmitting coating The outer surface 2356 of the shank 2350 is generally parallel to the outer surface of a golf club head (e.g., The outer surface 90 of the club head 10 may be defined by a smallest portion of the outer surface 90 of the club head 10. In an embodiment, the exterior surface of the golf club head is exposed to the environment surrounding the golf club head. In some embodiments, the outer surface 2 may be the outermost surface of the golf club head. 356 is an outer surface of a crown or sole insert (e.g., crown insert 18 00, a first sole insert 2010, and a second sole insert 2050, respectively. In some embodiments, the outer surfaces 1820, 2030, and 2070 of the , the inner surface 2354 of the light-transmitting coating 2350 is substantially parallel to the outer surface 2352 of the dye-clear layer 2340 . It may be in direct contact with surface 2346 .

[0151] The optically transparent coating 2350 includes an inner surface 2354 of the optically transparent coating 2350. Measured from the outer surface 2356, in the range of 0.01mm~0.06mm (partial range For example, the thickness 2352 can be 0.01 mm, 0.015 mm, mm, 0.02mm, 0.025mm, 0.03mm, 0.035mm, 0.04mm, 0.045mm, 0.05mm, 0.055mm, or 0.06mm or any of these values The range may have any two of the following endpoints: Coating 2350 may be colorless.

[0152] In some embodiments, the layer structure 2300 includes a nonwoven composite layer 2310 and a woven composite layer 232. 23. The nonwoven composite layer 2310 may include a dye clear layer 2360 disposed on the nonwoven composite layer 2310 between the first and second substrates 2310 and 2312. In some embodiments, the inner surface 2364 of the dye clear layer 2360 is 10. In some embodiments, the dye cleaner may be in direct contact with the outer surface 2316 of the dye cleaner. The outer surface 2366 of the woven layer 2360 is in direct contact with the inner surface 2324 of the woven composite layer 2320. In embodiments including a dye clear layer 2360, the dye clear layer 2360 may be This may help hide any visually perceptible gaps between the fibers of the woven composite layer 2320.

[0153] The dye clear layer 2360 has a thickness of 0.01 mm, measured from the inner surface 2364 to the outer surface 2366. It may have a thickness 2362 in the range of .01 mm to .10 mm (including subranges). For example, , thickness 2362 is 0.01mm, 0.02mm, 0.03mm, 0.04mm, 0.0 5mm, 0.06mm, 0.07mm, 0.08mm, 0.09mm, or 0.10 The dye clear layer 23 may be 0.1 mm, 0.1 mm, or a range having any two of these values ​​as endpoints. 60 is made of the same material(s) and dye(s) as the dye clear layer 2340. Good too.

[0154] In some embodiments, the layer structure 2300 has a thickness in the range of 0.10 mm to 1.40 mm (part For example, the thickness 2302 may be in the range of 0.10 mm to 0.25 mm. , 0.15mm, 0.20mm, 0.25mm, 0.30mm, 0.35mm, 0.40 mm, 0.45mm, 0.50mm, 0.55mm, 0.60mm, 0.65mm, 0. 70mm, 0.75mm, 0.80mm, 0.85mm, 0.90mm, 0.95mm, 1.0mm, 1.05mm, 1.10mm, 1.15mm, 1.20mm, 1.25mm , 1.30mm, 1.35mm, or 1.40mm, or any two of these values It may be a range having as a point.

[0155] In some embodiments, the golf club shaft may include layer structure 2200 or layer structure 230. The outer surface of the club shaft 102 is defined in whole or in part by a material including In some embodiments, the outer surface of the golf club shaft may include a side surface 103. The surface is the outermost surface of the golf club shaft that is exposed to the surrounding environment. It may be a surface.

[0156] FIG. 24 illustrates an exploded view of a layer structure 2400 according to some embodiments. 24 includes a woven composite layer 2410 including woven fibers 2412 embedded in a matrix material 2414. The fibers 2412 may include any of the patterns discussed above for the woven composite layer 2220. The fabric may be woven in any suitable weave pattern, including, but not limited to, a woven fabric. In some embodiments, the material of the matrix 2414 may be optically transparent. In some embodiments, the material of matrix 2414 may be colorless.

[0157] The layer structure 2400 also includes four unidirectional fiber composite plies 2420, 2430, 2440. , and 2450. 450 may include fibers oriented in a desired direction. For example, as shown in FIG. The first unidirectional fiber composite ply 2450 is embedded in a matrix material 2454; The second unidirectional fiber composite ply 2 may include fibers 2452 oriented at a 0 degree angle. 440 includes fibers 244 embedded in a matrix material 2444 and oriented at a 90 degree angle. 2, and a third unidirectional fiber composite ply 2430 may include a matrix material 2434 and a fourth unidirectional fiber 2432 embedded in the The composite ply 2420 is embedded in a matrix material 2424 and is aligned at an angle of -45 degrees. It may include oriented fibers 2422 .

[0158] The order of plies 2420, 2430, 2440, and 2450, the fibers within these plies The orientation of the layers and the materials of the matrices 2424, 2434, 2444, and 2454 are The structure 2400 is provided with desired structural properties (e.g., elastic modulus, Poisson's ratio, and shear modulus values). In some embodiments, the matrix 2424, 24 The materials of 34, 2444, and 2454 may be optically transparent. In this case, the material of matrices 2424, 2434, 2444, and 2454 may be colorless.

[0159] In some embodiments, the layer structure 2400 may include a scrim layer 2460. In some embodiments, the scrim layer 2460 has fiber strands that are continuous and oriented at 90 degrees to each other. It may be a structural form of glass fiber reinforcement lying in two directions. Scrim layer 246 The glass fibers of 0 may be embedded in a matrix material. Blasting to improve roughness for structural reinforcement or bond strength for structure 2400 This can provide protection during testing.

[0160] 25 and 26 show a coated fiber 2500 according to some embodiments. The coating fiber 2500 has a fiber core 2510 and a coating on the fiber core 2510. The coated fiber may be a colored / metallic coated fiber including a coating layer 2520. The lining layer 2520 is disposed around the periphery of the fiber core 2510, e.g., the entire outer surface of the fiber core 2510. In some embodiments, the fiber core 2510 may be coated with a non-metallic coating. It may be a metal fiber core, for example a Kevlar® (aramid fiber) core. In some embodiments, the fiber core 2510 may be carbon fiber. The fiber core 2510 may be fiberglass. In some embodiments, the fiber core 2510 The present invention relates to a polymer-based fiber (e.g., aramid fiber such as Kevlar® fiber). It may be a polyester fiber, such as Mylar® fiber, or a polyester fiber. In some embodiments, the fiber core 2510 is made of a material such as steel, nickel, aluminum, titanium, tantalum, or the like. copper, chromium, zinc, gold, silver, cobalt, magnesium, platinum, palladium , iron, tin, tungsten, etc., or an alloy of one or more of these materials, The fiber core 2510 may be a metal core made of a metal material, but is not limited to the metal core. The diameter 2512 may range from 100 microns to 15 microns. In some embodiments, the diameter 2512 is in the range of 5 micrometers to 10 micrometers. It could be.

[0161] In some embodiments, the coating layer 2520 may be a metallic coating layer. Suitable metal materials for the coating layer 2520 include nickel (Ni), copper (Cu), and chromium (Cr). Chromium (Cr), zinc (Zn), gold (Au), silver (Ag), aluminum (Al), cobalt Co (Co), Magnesium (Mg), Platinum (Pt), Palladium (Pd), Iron (Fe ), titanium (Ti), tin (Sn), tungsten (W), and any one of these materials. In some embodiments, the alloys include, but are not limited to, alloys containing one or more of the above. The coating layer 2520 may be a polymer coating layer. Coating layer 2520 may be a colored coating layer. The color coating layer 2520 may be a different color than the fiber core 2510 .

[0162] In some embodiments, the coating layer 2520 is a The thickness 2522 may be 1% to 5% of the diameter. The thickness 2522 of the coating layer 2520 is 1% to 3% of the diameter of the fiber core being coated. In some embodiments, the thickness 2522 of the coating layer 2520 may correspond to This may represent 0.2% to 3% of the diameter of the fiber core being coated. Now, the thickness 2522 of the coating layer 2520 is a factor of the diameter of the fiber core being coated. In some embodiments, the thickness 2522 may correspond to 0.02% to 1%. It can be in the range of micrometers to 1.0 micrometers (including subranges). For example, thickness 2522 is 0.02 micrometers, 0.03 micrometers, 0.04 Micrometer, 0.05 micrometer, 0.06 micrometer, 0.07 micrometer micrometer, 0.08 micrometer, 0.09 micrometer, 0.10 micrometer Chromium, 0.20 Micrometer, 0.30 Micrometer, 0.40 Micrometer 0.050 micrometer, 0.060 micrometer, 0.070 micrometer Meter, 0.80 micrometer, 0.90 micrometer, or 1.0 micrometer These thicknesses may be in chromium or a range including any two of these values ​​as endpoints. The coating may also be applied to the surface of the woven fiber sheet by coating around the fiber tows or coating layer. For example, the colored / metallic coating shown in FIG. 27B may be applied to the The thickness 2722 of the coating 2720 may be within the values ​​or ranges set forth above for thickness 2522. has a value equal to or within any of the above-mentioned ranges of values ​​or ranges. possible.

[0163] FIG. 27B shows a coating 2700 applied on top of a plain weave pattern 2700. 20 is shown, the coating 2720 may alternatively or additionally be a plain weave pattern. The plain weave pattern 2700 of FIG. 27A may be coated on its underside. 0 is used to illustrate a coating disposed on the surface of a woven pattern. However, the coating may be any weave pattern, such as the weave patterns discussed herein. may be disposed in a similar manner on the surface of

[0164] In some embodiments, the coated fiber 2500 is coated with a coating layer 2520. The sizing layer 2530 may include a coated sizing layer 2530. Coating fiber 2500 and a matrix material in which the coating fiber 2500 is embedded The sizing layer 2530 may also be configured to facilitate adhesion between the coating. It may also be useful in hiding any visual defects (e.g., holes) in the coating layer 2520. The lithiated layer 2530 may be formed of one or more polymeric components, coupling agents, lubricants, and / or a combination of a A range of additives (surfactants, plasticizers, antistatic agents, adhesion promoters, defoamers, rheology modifiers The mixture is typically somewhat dilute, containing 5% to 15% solids. Suitable polymeric materials for the sizing layer 2530 include Epoxy, Polyurethane, Polyamide, Gabriel Performance Poly(hydroxyether) / Phenoxy™ from Polypropylene Products, and K-90 These include, but are not limited to, poly(vinylpyrrolidone).

[0165] In some embodiments, the sizing layer 2530 is directly adjacent to the fiber core to be coated. In some embodiments, the thickness 2532 is 1% to 1.5% of the diameter. The thickness of the sizing layer 2532 is 0.10 micrometers to 0.50 micrometers Assuming that the fiber surface is uniformly coated, the sizing can range from 0.01 to 0.01 mm. The thickness of the coating layer can be calculated using the following equation:

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[0166] When weaving fibers, such as coated fibers 2500, the fibers are woven into tows ( For example, 1K or 3K tows, the tows being arranged in a woven pattern as discussed herein. The fiber tows may be woven into turns. The fiber tows may include alignment features, logos, brand names, product names, and Desired visual characteristics of the golf club, including but not limited to aesthetic patterns In some embodiments, the coloring may be of different colors. Tows constructed from coated fibers can be utilized to produce desired visual characteristics. In some embodiments, a tow of uncoated fibers and a tow of colored coated fibers are The above can be utilized to generate desired visual characteristics.

[0167] In some embodiments, as described above, a woven composite layer (e.g., woven composite layer 222 Metal fibers (2320 and 2320) are used to improve the acoustic properties of the woven composite layer and therefore the performance of the golf club. This may affect the acoustic properties of golf club components such as the head. In an embodiment, the metal fibers may be metal fiber tows. The metal fiber tows are made of metal fibers. It may be a tow entirely composed of metal fibers or a tow partially composed of metal fibers. In this embodiment, the metal fiber may include a non-metallic core coated with a metallic material. In such an embodiment, the thickness of the metal coating on the core fiber is Generally, the thickness of the metal coating is large. The larger the value, the more similar the damping ratio of the woven composite layer becomes to that of metallic materials. Coated non-metallic fibres with a fairly thick (possibly coloured) metallic coating layer In some embodiments, the metal fibers may affect the acoustic properties of the woven composite layer. The fibers may be individual metal fibers. In some embodiments, the metal fibers are metal tapes. In some embodiments, the metal fibers are wrapped around a core fiber (filament). As used herein, a "metal tape" may be a metal tape that is A substantially large length, the cross-sectional area perpendicular to the length being at least as large as the height. In some embodiments, the metal tape is a metal material having a width that is 1.5 times larger than the width of the metal tape. , or a tape coated with a (possibly colored) metallic coating. do.

[0168] In some embodiments, the thickness of the metal coating can be controlled using carbon steel, stainless steel ( For example, 17-4PH stainless steel, alloy steel, nickel-based ferroalloy, cast iron, aluminum Normalized to alloys, magnesium alloys, copper alloys, titanium alloys, and tungsten alloys, 2~10, 2~20, 2~50, 2~100, 2~200, 3~10, 3~20, 3~5 0, 3-100, 3-200, 10-20, 10-50, 10-100, or 10-20 may be selected to achieve a damping ratio in the range of 0.

[0169] In some embodiments, the metal cores utilized to affect the acoustic properties of the woven composite layer may be The thickness of the coating layer is in the range of 1.0 micrometers to 10 micrometers (partial range For example, the thickness of such a metal coating layer may be in the range of 1.0 microns. 0.0 micrometer, 2.0 micrometer, 3.0 micrometer, 4.0 micrometer le, 5.0 micrometers, 6.0 micrometers, 7.0 micrometers, 8. 0 micrometers, 9.0 micrometers, or 10 micrometers or The range may include any two of these values ​​as endpoints.

[0170] In some embodiments, the tows, which are entirely or partially composed of metal fibers, are In some embodiments, these tows can be utilized to affect the acoustic properties of the tows. may be interwoven with the tows of the base fiber of the woven composite layer. The base fiber tows may be non-metallic fiber tows. The tows of the steel fibers are coated with a metal coating (which may or may not be colored). A fiber tow may include a non-metallic core coated with a coating layer. As a result, the woven composite layer is made of colored coated carbon fiber and colored coated carbon fiber and woven and interwoven metal fibers.

[0171] FIG. 27A shows a gold-plated fiber bundle interwoven with a base fiber tow 2712, according to some embodiments. 27 shows a plain weave pattern 2700 including metal fiber tows 2710. The metal fiber tows 2710 are , a tow entirely or partially composed of metal fibers. For example, the metal fiber tow 2710 is The base fiber may be a 1K or 3K fiber tow, which is composed entirely or partially of metal fibers. The tow 2712 is a tow made of a base fiber. For example, the base fiber tow 271 2 may be a 1K or 3K fiber tow composed of the base fiber. In the example, the metal fiber tows 2710 interwoven with the base fiber tows 2712 are one or more in total. The fiber tow may be comprised of fibers made of the above metallic materials. In some embodiments, the metal fibers of the metal fiber tow 2710 may be non-colored metal fibers. In the form, the metal fibers of the metal fiber tow 2710 are non-metallic coated within a metallic material. In some embodiments, the metal fibers of the metal fiber tow 2710 may include a fiber core. In some embodiments, the fiber optics may include a metal fiber core coated with a metallic material. In the present invention, the metal fibers of the metal fiber tow 2710 are coated with a non-metallic coating, e.g., a polymer coating. The fiber optics may include a metal fiber core coated with a coating.

[0172] In embodiments including interwoven metal fiber tows 2710, the metal fiber tows 2710 may be The range of 5wt% to 95wt% (including partial ranges) of the total weight of the fibers in the woven fiber composite layer For example, the metal fiber tow 2710 may be present at 5 wt%, 10 wt% , 15wt%, 20wt%, 25wt%, 30wt%, 35wt%, 40wt%, 45w t%, 50wt%, 55wt%, 60wt%, 65wt%, 70wt%, 75wt%, 8 0wt%, 85wt%, 90wt%, or 95wt%, or any two of these values The wt% of the metal fiber tows 2710 may be present in a range having as endpoints: The thickness of the layers may be selected to achieve the desired damping ratio and acoustic properties for the composite layer. In an embodiment, the weight percent of the metal fiber tows is greater than 2500 Hz, greater than 3000 Hz, or greater than 330 The acoustic frequency of the golf club head upon impact is calculated to have a natural frequency above 0 Hz. Generally, the greater the weight percent of metal fiber tows, the greater the The damping ratio of the woven composite layer will be more similar to metallic materials.

[0173] In some embodiments, the diameter of the metal fibers of the metal fiber tows 2710 is 5 micrometers or less. In some embodiments, the metal fiber tow may range from 100 to 15 micrometers. The diameter of the 2710 metal fibers ranges from 5 micrometers to 10 micrometers. The diameter of the metal fibers of the metal fiber tows 2710 is set to provide a desired damping budget for the woven composite layer. In some embodiments, the diameter of the metal fibers may be selected to achieve the desired fiber and acoustic properties. and / or the material(s) have frequencies above 2500 Hz, above 3000 Hz, or above 3300 Hz The acoustic frequency of the golf club head is increased by the impact so that it has a natural frequency. It can be used to

[0174] The plain weave pattern 2700 of FIG. 27A illustrates the incorporation of metal fiber tows into the weave pattern. However, the metal fiber tows may be used in any weave pattern, e.g., as described herein. Similar weave patterns as discussed with respect to weave pattern 2700 may be used. It may be incorporated in the format.

[0175] In some embodiments, the woven composite layer (e.g., layer 2220 or 2320) is partially In such an embodiment, one or more portions of the woven composite layer may be colored. The portions may be defined by a colored weave pattern, and one or more portions of the woven composite layer may be non-woven. For purposes of this description, a colored weave pattern may be defined as at least one A weave pattern that includes at least one set of colored woven fibers / fiber tows. A yarn does not need to contain 100% colored fibers / fiber tows. For example, colored woven fabrics The weave pattern is made up of colored set fibers / fibers interwoven with non-colored set fiber / fiber tows. For example, the vertically oriented fiber tows 2710 in FIG. 27A may be uncolored or Advantageously, the horizontally oriented fiber tows 2710 in FIG. 27A may be colored or may be The opposite is also possible.

[0176] 53 and 54A-54D are schematic diagrams illustrating a portion of the upper surface 5312 of the woven composite layer 5311. and a non-pigmented portion defining a portion of the upper surface 5312 of the woven composite layer 5311. A rubber band having a crown insert 5310 having a woven composite layer 5311 having a 54A-54D show a cross-sectional view of a club head 5300. Only the woven composite layer 5311 of the bottom insert 5310 is shown. 5310 may include other layers as described herein. 4A-54D show a crown insert having colored and non-colored portions. Other golf club components considered (e.g., sole inserts and face inserts) The base includes colored and non-colored portions as described with reference to Figures 53 and 54A to 54D. That's fine.

[0177] The colored portion 5320 is illustrated in FIG. 53 as a rectangular strip, where: The colored portion 5320 may have any desired shape and size. Although one colored portion 5320 is shown, the woven composite layer 5311 may include any suitable number of colored portions. In some embodiments, the colored portion 5320 may include: 5% or more, 10% or more, 20% or more, 30% or more of the upper surface 5312 of the woven composite layer 5311, 40% or more, 50% or more, 60% or more, 70% or more, 80% or more, 85% or more, 90% or more In some embodiments, the colored portion(s) 532 may define 95% or more. 0 is 50% or less of the upper surface 5312 of the woven composite layer 5311, e.g. 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, or 1% of the upper surface 5312 or In some embodiments, the range may be defined as having any two of these values ​​as endpoints. The colored portions 5320 are arranged on the upper surface 5312 around the periphery of the crown insert 5310. In some embodiments, the weave of the colored portion 5320 may define at least a portion of the edge. The weave pattern of the pattern and the non-colored portion 5330 may be the same. The weave pattern of the colored portion 5320 and the weave pattern of the non-colored portion 5330 are (e.g. , weave type, weave density, weave material, etc.

[0178] In some embodiments, the colored portion 5320 is directly interwoven with the non-colored portion 5330. In such an embodiment, the woven composite layer 5311 may be made of colored fibers / fiber tows. and non-colored fiber / fiber tows are used to weave the non-colored portion 5330. In such an embodiment, the colored portion 5320 and the non-colored portion 5320 are woven. 330 is a single woven composite having no defined edge between portion 5320 and portion 5330. FIG. 54A illustrates a colored portion 532 interwoven directly with a non-colored portion 5330. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a woven composite layer 5311 having an upper surface 5312. and 5314 are defined by colored portion 5320 and non-colored portion 5330 in FIG. The surface may be smooth and seamless.

[0179] In some embodiments, the colored portion 5320 may include one or more layers that define a non-colored portion 5330. It may also be a separate fabric layer that is bonded to an upper non-pigmented fabric layer. In such an embodiment, the fabric The composite layer 5311 is formed by laminating a prepreg colored fabric layer and a prepreg non-colored fabric layer. It may be manufactured by bonding the leg layers together.

[0180] In some embodiments, the prepreg colored layer is laminated adjacent to one or more non-colored woven layers. FIG. 54B shows a non-pigmented fabric layer 5330 disposed adjacent to the non-pigmented fabric layer 5330. 5 shows a cross-sectional view of a woven composite layer 5311 including a colored woven layer defining a colored portion 5320. In such an embodiment, the edge 5322 of the colored portion 5320 is In some embodiments, the upper surfaces 5312 and 5314 may be coupled to each other. 54B is a smooth surface defined by colored portion 5320 and non-colored portion 5330. It could be.

[0181] FIG. 54C shows a colored portion disposed on top of a non-colored fabric layer defining a non-colored portion 5330. 5320. A cross-sectional view of a woven composite layer 5311 is shown, including a colored woven layer defining 5320. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 54C, the edge 5322 of the colored portion 5320 is colored. During bonding between portion 5320 and non-colored portion 5330 (e.g., during a molding / forming process), In such an embodiment, the upper surface 5312 may be pressed into the colored portion 5330. The surface may be a smooth surface defined by the colored portion 5320 and the non-colored portion 5330. The surface 5314 may have a protrusion at a position corresponding to the colored portion 5320. In an embodiment, the colored portion 5320 defines a protrusion on the upper surface 5312 and a smooth lower surface 5314. 54C)。 (i.e., the opposite of FIG. 54C) may be located on top of the non-colored portion 5330. In the embodiment of FIG. 54C, a mold is used to mold the crown insert 5310. The mold cavity is then molded with a lower surface 5314 or an upper surface 531 to form opposing smooth surfaces. 2 may include recesses corresponding to the protrusions on

[0182] FIG. 54D shows a non-pigmented woven layer disposed on top of a non-pigmented woven layer defining a non-pigmented portion 5330. 5 is a cross-section of a woven composite layer 5311 including a colored woven layer defining a colored portion 5320 that overlaps a colored layer. In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 54D, the edge of the colored portion 5320 The portion 5322 may be formed during bonding (e.g., molding / shaping) between the colored portion 5320 and the non-colored portion 5330. In such an embodiment, the colored portion 5330 may be pressed into the non-colored portion 5330 during the fabrication process. The upper surface 5312 is a smooth surface defined by a colored portion 5320 and a non-colored portion 5330. Additionally, the lower surface 5314 may be formed by a protrusion defined by an edge 5332 of the nonwoven portion 5330. In the embodiment of FIG. 54D, the crown insert 5310 is molded. The mold cavity used for forming the mold 5312 is shown in FIG. In such an embodiment, the upper surface 5314 may include a surface that corresponds to the shape of the lower surface 5314. 312 may take the shape of a mold cavity that contacts the upper surface 5312. By removing the bottom surface of the mold, unnecessary resin overflow can be prevented, Prevents molded inserts from drying out at overlapping points between colored and non-colored areas. That is, such a mold cavity can be prevented from being pressed against the insert during molding. Maintaining equal pressure across the molded insert ensures even distribution of resin and fiber throughout the molded insert. The ratio can easily be made consistent / desired.

[0183] In some embodiments, the golf club heads described herein have a loft angle , lie angle, or face angle, either in combination with each other or independently of each other. One or more adjustable loft angles, lie angles, or face angles that can be adjusted For example, a portion of the hosel insert 22 and a golf club may include a skewing system. The shaft (e.g., club shaft 102) is attached to the hosel of the assembled golf club. Collectively, they define an axis 91 (see, for example, FIG. 2). The portion is effective to support the club shaft along a longitudinal axis of the assembly. 1, the longitudinal axis is offset from the hosel axis 91 by an offset angle. The hosel insert 22 has a single offset that can be from 0 degrees to 4 degrees in 0.25 degree increments. For example, the offset angle can be 1.0 degrees, 1.25 degrees, 1.5 degrees, 1.7 degrees, It can be 5 degrees, 2.0 degrees, 2.25 degrees, 2.5 degrees, 2.75 degrees, or 3.0 degrees. In some embodiments, the hosel insert 22 is disposed within the hosel portion 20 and / or the club shaft. In some embodiments, the hosel insert may be removably coupled to the hosel insert 102. The handle 22 is adapted to adjust the loft angle, lie angle, or face angle of the golf club head 10. In some embodiments, the hosel insert 2 No. 2, issued on November 6, 2012, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. The loft angle, lie angle, or face angle described in U.S. Pat. No. 8,303,431 The angle may be configured to allow adjustment of at least one of the angles.

[0184] In some embodiments, the golf club head 10 includes a body of the golf club head 10. A rear weight track 30 (or rear weight track) located on the sole portion 17 of the The rear weight track 30 may include a front weight track 30 or a rear weight track 30. The weight 32 (or weight assembly 32) defines a track on which the weight 32 (or weight assembly 32) is slidably mounted. In some implementations, the weights 32 are attached to the rear weight track 30 by fastening means, e.g. For example, the weight 32 is slidably mounted by a screw 34. In some implementations, the weight 32 is a multi- For example, the weights 32 are bonded together to form the weights 32. The weight components may include first and second weight components 32a, 32b that are mated together. In implementation, the weight 32 is attached to the tensioner 32 so that the fastening means is placed under tension, i.e., in a tension system. The rear weights are attached by clamping at least one part of the rack, e.g. the ledge. The weight 32 may be secured to the track 30. Additionally or alternatively, the weight 32 may be secured to the track 30 when the fastening means is compressed. By compressing it against a part of the track so that it is placed under the pressure system, i.e. The weights 32 may be fixed to the weight track 30, for example, a single pin. The rear weight may be attached in a manner other than that shown, such as a base design. The rear weight truck 30 can be movably mounted on the truck 30. Weights 32 are selectable for adjustment by sliding them forward and backward along the weight track. The golf club head can be loosened and tightened automatically in the forward-backward direction. The effective center of gravity (CG) of the golf club head 10 can be adjusted. By adjusting it forward or backward, the performance characteristics of the golf club head 10 can be adjusted. This adjustment adjusts the flight characteristics of a golf ball hit by the golf club head 10. For example, the control over the top spin and back spin characteristics of the golf ball is facilitated. do.

[0185] As will be discussed in more detail below, the rear weight track 30 provides the user with additional adjustments. By moving the weight closer to the hitting surface, the clubhead can be lower and further forward. This allows the ball to have a lower spin due to the CG being closer to the ball. Generally, higher lofted clubs are considered "easier" to hit. It is also possible to increase the loft of the club head. By moving the weight rearward, the moment of inertia (MOI) is increased, resulting in a more powerful club. A club with a higher MOI generally has a higher spin rate. Therefore, the rear weight track 30 allows the At least both pin and MOI adjustments are possible.

[0186] As shown, the rear weight track 30 has various weights along the rear weight track 30. At least one weight assembly in a suitable position, e.g., either forward or rearward. Two or more weights may be used in any one of a variety of locations. and / or the presence of multiple weight ports strategically placed on the club head body. For example, the golf club head 10 may include a toe weight port and a heel weight port. The user may then select either the draw or fade bias. To promote this, more weight can be moved to either the toe or the heel. In addition, it is possible to divide any weight between the front and rear positions. This results in a higher MOI club, while also placing all the weight in the front part of the club. By moving the club head to the center, the club head will have a low forward CG. The “forgiving” higher MOI clubs or clubs that produce a lower spin ball It is believed that a choice can be made between

[0187] For example, referring to FIG. 3, the frame 24 of the main body 11 is 1 along the sole portion 17 of the frame 24. The weight tracks 36 (or front or side channels 36) may also be included. The hook 36 extends generally parallel to the face portion 42 of the golf club head 10. , offset from face portion 42 and generally perpendicular to weight track 30 The lateral weight track 36 is a track on which at least one weight may be slidably mounted. In one example, the weights are two, as shown in FIG. A first weight 38 (or weight assembly 38) having pieces 38a, 38b. , a second weight 39 (or weight assembly 39) having two pieces 39a, 39b. 9). The first and second weights 38, 39 each include a fastening means, e.g. The weights are fastened to the side weight tracks 36 by screws 40a, 40b. In the embodiment, the first and second weights 38, 39 are attached to the rear weight truck 30 by fastening means. A portion of this track, e.g., a small The ridges may be secured by clamping at least one of the ridges. The first and second weights 38, 39 are attached to the rear weight track 30 by fastening means under pressure. That is, pressure is applied to a portion of this track so that it is a pressure system. The first and second weights 38, 39 may have other shapes than those shown. It can be mounted in other ways and can be a single piece design or multiple It can have a piecewise design (e.g., three or more pieces).

[0188] According to another example, for example, as shown in Figs. 1 and 3, one weight 41 (or Only the weight assembly 41) may be slidably mounted in the lateral weight track 36. Weight 41 may have only one weight component, or two weight components (e.g. , two stacked weight components 41a, 41b) fastened together by screws 40c, may include more than two weight components.

[0189] The lateral weight tracks 36 allow one or more weights to be positioned in the heel-toe direction. To adjust the effective CG of the club head 10, the The golf club may be selectively loosened or tightened for adjustable adjustment. The performance of the golf club head 10 can be improved by adjusting the CG of the golf club head 10 laterally. The characteristics of the golf ball hit by the golf club head 10 are adjusted. In particular, the control of the flight characteristics, such as the side spin characteristics, of the golf ball is facilitated. , two weights that can be adjusted independently of each other (e.g., first and second weights 38, 3 9) allows for adjustment and interaction between weights. For example, both weights are , completely in the toe region 14 and completely in the heel region 16, at the maximum distance from each other, One weight is located completely in the toe region 14 and the other weight is located completely in the heel region 16, In the center or middle position of the lateral weight track 36 or in other weight position patterns Additionally or alternatively, the first and second weights 38, 39 may be positioned at the rear The rear weight track 30 is configured so that there are two or more weights located on the rear weight track 30. Additionally or alternatively, the first and second weights 38, 39 may be fixed to the Each may be compatible with weight 32.

[0190] In some embodiments, the lateral weight tracks or front channels 36 are positioned in the face From minute 42, about 5 mm to about 50 mm, for example, about 5 mm to about 35 mm, for example, about 5 mm ~ about 30 mm, for example, about 5 mm to about 20 mm, or, for example, about 5 mm to about 15 mm, The front channel offset distance (the distance passing through the center of the striking surface 43 of the face portion 42) The shortest distance between the first vertical plane and the front channel 36 at the same x-axis coordinate as the center of the hitting surface 43 Similarly, the rear track 30 is offset from the face portion 42 by about 5 mm to about 50 mm, for example, about 5 mm to about 40 mm, for example, about 5 mm to about 30 mm, or, for example, a rear track offset distance of about 10 mm to about 30 mm (the distance is , a first vertical plane passing through the center of the striking surface 43 and a rearward plane at the same x-axis coordinate as the center of the striking surface 43 30).

[0191] In a particular embodiment, both the front channel 36 and the rear track 30 are The channel / track width is the distance between the first channel wall and the second channel wall. The horizontal distance between the front channel 36 and the rear track 30 wall can be measured. On the other hand, the width of these is about 5 mm to about 20 mm, for example, about 10 mm to about 18 mm, Or, for example, it may be about 12 mm to about 16 mm. The depth of the channel or track (i.e., the bottom channel wall and adjacent leading and trailing edges of the channel) The vertical distance between the imaginary plane including the sole area is about 6 mm to about 20 mm, for example, about 8 mm to about 18 mm, or such as from about 10 mm to about 16 mm.

[0192] In addition, both the front channel 36 and the rear track 30 are The channel / track length is the distance between the third and fourth channel walls. For both the front channel 36 and the rear track 30, Their length is about 30 mm to about 120 mm, for example, about 50 mm to about 100 mm, or For example, it may be about 60 mm to about 90 mm. Additionally or alternatively, the front channel 36 The length of the front channel 36 may be expressed as a percentage of the hitting face length. For example, the front channel 36 is about 30% to about 100% of the hitting surface length, for example, about 50% to about 90% of the hitting surface length, or for example, about 60% to about It may be about 80%.

[0193] In some examples, the front channel 36 may hold a sliding weight or The COR may be improved and / or enhanced across the face. With respect to the OR mechanism, the channels may be of various shapes, as will be described in more detail below. The state may be, for example, a channel or a through slot.

[0194] Each of the golf club heads disclosed herein includes a volumetric measurement of the club head body. That is, a gong with one or more weight ports in the head. For a golf club head, the weight ports are either nonexistent or are located on a regular imaginary surface. This means that the club head volume is The presence or absence of the port does not affect the golf club head of the present application. 0cm 3 ~about 600cm 3 The head volume may be configured to be 100%. In this state, the head volume is approximately 250 cm 3 ~about 500cm 3 It may be more specific. In an embodiment, the head volume is about 300 cm 3 ~about 500cm 3 , about 300cm 3 ~about 3 60cm 3 , about 300cm 3 ~Approx. 420cm 3 , or about 420 cm 3 ~about 500cm 3 in could be.

[0195] In the case of a driver, the golf club head is about 300 cm 3 ~Approx. 460cm 3 Capacity In the case of wearewood, the material may have a thickness of about 145 g to about 245 g. The golf club head is about 100cm 3 ~about 250cm 3 and a volume of about 145g to about 260g total weight. In the case of a utility or hybrid club, , the golf club head 10 is about 60 cm 3 ~Approx. 150cm 3 and a volume of about 145g to about It may have a total weight of 280g.

[0196] According to one embodiment, the sole insert 28 is a more complex sole having more three-dimensional features. The weight track 30 may have the following shape: The sole insert 28 is then injected with the block 30 to bond the block 30 and the sole insert 28 together. Sole inserts can be molded, overmolded, or insert molded. The material may be the same as, similar to, or at least compatible with, the material of the connector 28. , the crown insert 26, the sole insert 28, and the rear weight track 30, Compatible materials that can bond well with each other, e.g., a common matrix or base or at least The crown insert is made of a polymeric material with a complementary matrix. The sole 26 and / or sole insert 28 are made of a continuous fiber composite material well suited for thermoforming. The weight track 30 can be injection molded (insert molding and auto molding). Short fiber composites (each with a common matrix) well suited for use in bar moulding An example of a material suitable for injection molding is polyurethane sulfide. Thermoplastic carbon fiber with short chopped fibers in a polypropylene (PPS) base or matrix It is a composite material. For example, the material of the rear weight track 30 is a reinforced PPS matrix. The rear end may include 30% by volume of short carbon fibers having a length of about 1 / 10 inch. Another example of a commercially available material that may be used for the weight track 30 is Other examples include nylon, RTP285, R TP4087UP, and RTP1382UP.

[0197] In one example, the sole insert 28 and the rear weight track 30 are The sole insert 28 is placed in a mold and the track 30 is injection molded onto the sole insert 28. The injection molding process bonds the sole insert 28 and the rear weight to the A strong fusion-like bond is formed with the rack 30 due to the material compatibility.

[0198] In an alternative embodiment, the sole insert 28 may be formed using a thermosetting material. The insert 28 and rear weight track 30 are not made of a compatible material and are left untreated. Therefore, injection molding, insert molding, or overmolding is not recommended. Prior to the bonding process, the sole insert 28 is preferably coated with a heat-activated adhesive, e.g. ACA3 manufactured by Kron Coating & Adhesive, Inc. ACA30-114 is an epoxy resin derivative. and a heat-activated water-based adhesive with saturated polyurethane along with an adhesion promoter designed from a non-polar adhesive. It will be appreciated that other types of heat-activated adhesives may also be used. After the coating process, the sole insert 28 is then placed in the mold and the rear weight The material of the track 30 is overmolded onto the sole insert 28 as described above. During the injection molding process, heat can cause the sole insert 28 to The adhesive coating is activated, bonding the sole insert 28 to the rear weight track 30. This promotes bonding between the

[0199] The sole insert 28 and the rear weight track 30 are bonded together, and the crown insert After the grooves 26 are formed, they are subjected to the normal pressures, attachments, and other forces expected from a commercially available golf club. In a manner that forms a strong integral structure adapted to withstand stress, wear and tear. , are coupled to the frame 24. For example, the sole insert 28 and the crown insert 2 Each of the brackets 6 may be bonded to the frame 24 using an epoxy adhesive. The insert 26 is secured to and covers the crown opening 62 and includes a sole The insert 28 is secured to and covers the sole opening 60. Fastening methods may include bolts, rivets, snap fits, adhesives, and other known fastening methods. or any combination thereof, the crown insert 26 and the sole It may be used to connect the insert 28 to the frame 24 .

[0200] FIG. 4 shows the head with the crown insert 26 removed, and the inside of the head from the top. In addition, FIG. 4 shows how the rear weight track 30 is , internal ribs, supports, and other features overmolded onto the sole insert 28. For example, the rear weight track 30 is located at the center of the sole insert. Various supports that wrap around the top of ridge 28a, front and rear support ribs along the top of ridge 28a, and and side ribs extending outwardly from central ridge 28a. The process adds weight tracks and other intricate features and details to the golf club. It can be seen that it is possible to incorporate the weight track into the design of the head 10. For example, In addition to the performance benefits provided by 30, the various ribs and features shown in FIG. The golf club head 10 may be provided with structural support and additional rigidity. The acoustic characteristics of the club head 10 can also be modified to further fine-tune the sound produced when the ball is struck. The tones and tonal frequencies emitted by the golf club head 10 are then transmitted to the golfer's sensory experience. It is very important for the experiment, and the point on the hitting surface 43 where the impact of the ball occurs (and where the ball is Provides functional feedback on whether or not a minute is being hit.

[0201] FIG. 5 shows the rear weight track 30 with its central rib or A sole insert 28 is shown including a ridge 28a. The ridge 28a is located on the sole insert. 2 and 3, for providing additional structural support to the sole of the golf club head. The ridges 28a extend generally from front to rear. The sole insert also provides an elongated weight recess or port on its outer surface. , providing a flow path for the injection molding melt during the injection molding process, and the sole insert 28 The overmolded weight track 30 forms a mechanical interlock with the By this, multiple through holes are inserted at various positions to form a sole insert unit. It may also include holes 50.

[0202] FIG. 6 shows an overmolded rear weight track bonded to a sole insert 28. The sole insert 28 is shown in more detail with the rear weight track 30. The fact that the sole insert 28 is wrapped around both sides (inner and outer) is particularly The outer surface of the sole insert 28 is overmolded with a weave. In addition to the mounting channel 48 and the peripheral ridge (or rail) 46, the rear weight track The sole insert 30 preferably also includes one or more ribs and other features on the interior surface of the sole insert. For example, FIG. 6 shows reinforcing supports 30a, 30b, ribs 28a, 28b, 28c, 28d, 28e, 28f, 28g, 28h ... Parallel front-to-rear extending ribs 30c, 30d running along the top of edge 28a. Cross rib 30e connecting the ribs 30a, 30b, 30c, 30d, 30e, and various side and other ribs 30f, 30g, 30h, ...h, 30i, 30j, 30j, 30k, 30k, 30k. i, 30j, 30k, 30l, 30m, 30n, 30o, 30p, and 30q. These all serve to strengthen the sole insert 28 and the golf club head 10. The support ribs and supports are interconnected to form a reinforcing network or matrix. In some embodiments, the rear weight track 30 of at least one weight member movement within the range of at least one weight member by approximately 0.5 m throughout its adjustment range. The head of the center of gravity of the golf club head is less than about 2.0 mm (for example, about 1.0 mm). A change occurs in the z-axis coordinate relative to the origin.

[0203] Because the ribs are injection molded, they adjust and fine-tune the acoustic characteristics of the golf club head. A wide variety of shapes, sizes, orientations, and positions on the sole insert to accommodate different In FIG. 6, the rib network provides both lateral and longitudinal stiffness. The design of the golf club head provides strategically placed stiffness to the club head. In this regard, some ribs, e.g., ribs 30j, 30k, 30l, ...k, 30l, 30k, 30k, 30k, 30k, 30k, 30k, 30k, 0m, 30o, 30p, and 30q are used to fit structural components onto the frame 24. and aligning the sole insert 28 for attachment to the frame 24; and In order to provide a strong mechanical bond between the sole insert 28 unit and the frame 24, It has a forked end for insertion.

[0204] Referring to FIG. 7, the frame 24 preferably has a groove for securing the crown insert 26. 5. The crown opening 62 includes a recessed seat or ridge 52a extending around the crown opening 62 for providing a recessed seat or ridge 52a around the crown opening 62. The frame 24 has a seat around the sole opening 60 for receiving the sole insert 28. The weight components 32a, 32b of the weight 32 include ridges 52b. The weight components 32a are shown mounted in the channel and separated by rails 46. , 32b are shown with holes aligned to receive screws 34 (e.g. (See, for example, FIGS. 1 and 2.) The holes in the weight component 32a can be opened by loosening the screws 34. 3, the weight structure 30 is adapted for forward and rearward sliding movement within the weight track 30. While separating the elements, the screw 34 is tightened to prevent sliding motion during play on the golf course. The weights are threaded together into locking engagement with the rail 46 to prevent movement. could be.

[0205] As shown in FIG. 8, the rear weight track 30 and (weight components 32a, 3 The two-piece weight 32 has a weight track 36 and a weight component Similar to two-piece weight 41 (including 41a, 41b).

[0206] As mentioned above, in some embodiments, a channel or sliding weight track may be used. The width of the rack (i.e., the first channel adjacent to the location of the first ridge and the second ridge) The distance between the first channel wall and the second channel wall is about 8 mm to about 20 mm, for example, about 10 mm to about It may be about 18 mm, or, for example, about 12 mm to about 16 mm. In accordance with this, in certain embodiments, the depth of the channel (i.e., the distance between the bottom channel wall and the channel The vertical distance between the ridge of the sole and the imaginary plane including the area of ​​the sole adjacent to the ridge of the sole is about 6 mm to about 2 0 mm, for example, from about 8 mm to about 18 mm, or, for example, from about 10 mm to about 16 mm. In addition to those mentioned above, according to some embodiments, the length of the channel (i.e. (i.e., the horizontal distance between the first end of the channel and the second end of the channel) is about 30 mm. ~ about 120 mm, for example, about 50 mm to about 100 mm, or for example, about 60 mm to about 90 It can be mm.

[0207] According to some embodiments, a golf club head (e.g., the golf club shown in FIGS. 1-8) To use the adjustable weight system of the golf club head 10, a user Use the engaging end of a tool (e.g., a torque wrench) to tighten the fastening bolts of the weight assembly. When the fastening bolt is loosened, the weight assembly By sliding the weight assembly in the channel or by attaching the weight assembly to the club head. The adjustment can be made either by repositioning the sensor to a different position on the screen. When the weight assembly is in the desired position, the fastening bolt secures the weight assembly to the club. In the case of sliding weights, the weight fastening bolts are Weight systems on the front and / or rear ridges of the weight track or channel The clamping force between the washer of the stem and the mass member holds the weight assembly in place. In some embodiments, the golf club head may be tightened until the golf club head is sufficiently The locking projections located on the front ridge and / or rear ridge, the washer and the mass member locking notches located on the cooperating washers to provide greater locking force; In other embodiments, the golf club head may include a front ridge and / or a rear ridge. An alignment protrusion located on the ridge and an alignment notch located on the washer. The alignment projection or bump may be a notch on the outer weight member or washer. The outer weight is sized to have a width less than the width of the recess or the The member may be limited in its amount of movement when placed on one of the bumps. The recesses or bumps serve to align the position of the weight assembly along the channel. Instead, they function as markers or indicators that stand up but do not perform any significant locking function. The assembly is locked into a selected position along the channel by tightening the bolts. obtain.

[0208] In the embodiment shown, the weight assembly comprises three components: an inner member; , an outer member, and a fastening bolt. The outer member is disposed within an outer portion of the volume of the inner channel. The inner member may be positioned to engage the outwardly facing surfaces of the ridges. The fastening bolt is located within the inner portion and can engage an inwardly facing surface of the ridge. Extending through a central opening in the member and engaging mating threads located in the central opening in the mass member , has a threaded shaft. This is the tension system for fixing the weight assembly Alternatively, the washer can have threads that engage the central opening and the fastening bolt. The bolt passes through the central opening of the mass member and is tightened by a screwdriver on the exposed outer surface of the bolt. In this embodiment, the head of the bolt is secured to the head during tightening. It is believed that the rod is captured on the inner surface of the mass member which holds the rod in place.

[0209] In some embodiments, the washer may be heavier than the mass member or vice versa. Alternatively, the washer and the mass member may have similar weights. The advantage of manufacturing a thinner washer is the lower CG. The washer and / or mass member , may have a weight in the range of 1 g to 50 g.

[0210] The composite sole and weight track disclosed in various embodiments herein are Manufacturing challenges associated with conventional club heads having tongues or other metal weight tracks Overcoming the problem of replacing the relatively heavy weight truck with a lightweight composite material (golf club) (This frees up any weight that can be strategically allocated elsewhere in the head). For example, The ribs are strategically placed inside the hollow interior of the golf club head to improve the sound of the head. The ribs strengthen selected locations within the head, adding stiffness to those locations. (Optional further CG adjustment possible with sliding weight mechanism.) (Apart from being able to adjust the effective CG to the front, back, toe, or heel, or both) Any weight in the form of ribs or other mechanisms may also be strategically placed inside to move the In addition, the composite sole and crown inserts 28, 26 may be structured The present invention provides a golf club head 10 with a stable and stable gripping force, and is also intended to provide a stable gripping force to the golf club head 10. This releases any weight that may have been assigned to it.

[0211] According to some embodiments, the golf club head 10 of the present disclosure is At least one coefficient of restitution (COR) mechanism is located in the sole portion of the body 11 of the golf club 10. The COR of the golf club head 10 is the rate at which a golf ball is struck by the golf club head 10. The energy loss or Preferably, the COR of the golf club head 10 is a measure of the contact with the ball. Promotes efficient transfer of energy from the golf club head 10 to the ball during impact. Therefore, the COR mechanism of the golf club head 10 The increase in COR of the love head 10 is promoted.

[0212] In some implementations of the golf club head 10, the COR mechanism may be a channel, a slot, or some other method that is configured to increase the COR of the golf club head 10. One or more of the components. Generally, for example, a COR such as a channel or slot mechanism increases or improves the peripheral flexibility of the hitting face 43 of the golf club head 10 thereby increasing the COR of the golf club head 10. According to a particular implementation, the CRO mechanism is in the forward region 12 of the sole portion 17 of the body 11, adjacent to or near the foremost edge of the sole portion 17 and may be located near the edge.

[0213] Further details regarding the channels of the COR mechanism of the golf club head 10 are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety from U.S. Patent Application No. 13 / 338,197 filed on December 27, 2011, May 10, 2012 and March 14, 2013, respectively. No. 13 / 469,031, No. 13 / 828,675. Further details regarding the slots of the COR mechanism of the golf club head 10 are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety from U.S. Patent Application No. 13 / 839,727 filed on March 15, 2013. Further details regarding the COR mechanism of the golf club head 10 are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety from U.S. Patent No. 8,235,844 filed on June 1, 2010, U.S. Patent No. 8,241,143 filed on December 13, 2011, and U.S. Patent No. 8,241,144 filed on December 14, 2011. No. 8,241,144. can be found in.

[0214] The golf club head 10 of the present disclosure may include other mechanisms that promote the performance characteristics of the golf club head 10 . For example, in some implementations the golf club head 10, in some implementations, U.S. Patent Nos. 6,773,360, 7,166,040, 7,452, No. 285, No. 7,628,707, No. 7,186,190, No. 7,591,7 No. 38, No. 7,963,861, No. 7,621,823, No. 7,448,96 No. 3, No. 7,568,985, No. 7,578,753, No. 7,717,804 No. 7,717,805, No. 7,530,904, No. 7,540,811 , No. 7,407,447, No. 7,632,194, No. 7,846,041, Same No. 7,419,441, No. 7,713,142, No. 7,744,484, Same No. Nos. 7,223,180, 7,410,425, and 7,410,426 The present invention includes a movable weight mechanism similar to that described in more detail in the US Pat. The contents of each document are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

[0215] In a particular implementation, for example, the golf club head 10 may be configured as described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 8,444,505 and 8,444,505, and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 1, filed May 20, 2013. No. 3 / 898,313, U.S. Patent Application No. 14 / 047 filed October 7, 2013 ,880, and U.S. Patent Application No. 61 / 702,667, filed September 18, 2012. , U.S. Patent Application No. 13 / 841,325, filed March 15, 2013, U.S. Patent Application No. 13 / 946,918, filed July 19, 2015 U.S. Patent Application No. 14 / 789,838, filed on July 3, 2014 U.S. Patent Application No. 62 / 020,972, filed October 17, 2014 No. 62 / 065,552 and patent application no. 62 / 1 filed on March 31, 2015 A slidable weight mechanism similar to the mechanism described in more detail in U.S. Pat. No. 41,160. and , the contents of each of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

[0216] According to some implementations, the golf club head 10 is a In U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2013 / 0123040(A1), which is incorporated herein by reference, The present invention includes an aerodynamic shape feature similar to that described in more detail in US Pat.

[0217] Further, according to some implementations, the golf club head 10 is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Nos. 8,025,587 and 8,235,881, which are incorporated herein by reference. 31, 8,337,319, and U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2011 / 0312437(A 1), 2012 / 0258818(A1), 2012 / 0122601(A 1), 2012 / 0071264(A1), and U.S. Patent Application No. 13 / 686, An adjustable loft / lie mechanism similar to that described in more detail in U.S. Pat. No. 677. include.

[0218] Additionally, in some implementations, the golf club head 10 is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. No. 8,337,319, U.S. Pat. No. 6,213,633, which are incorporated herein by reference. 2011 / 0152000(A1), 2011 / 0312437(A1), 2011 / 0312437(A1), No. 2012 / 0122601(A1), and U.S. Patent Application No. 13 / 686,677. The shoe includes an adjustable sole mechanism similar to the mechanism described in more detail above.

[0219] According to a particular implementation, the golf club head 10 is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. No. 6,997,998, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. For more details, see Nos. 820, 6,800,038, and 6,824,475. The present invention includes a variable thickness face portion element similar to the mechanism described in.

[0220] In some implementations, the golf club head 10 is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Nos. 11 / 998,435 and 11 / 642,310, which are incorporated herein by reference. , No. 11 / 825,138, No. 11 / 823,638, No. 12 / 004,38 No. 6, No. 12 / 004,387, No. 11 / 960,609, No. 11 / 960, No. 610, and similar mechanisms described in more detail in U.S. Pat. No. 7,267,620. Contains similar, compound face subelements.

[0221] According to one embodiment, a golf club, such as golf club head 10, is manufactured. The method includes the steps of: (1) forming a frame having a sole opening; A thermoplastic composite head component is injection molded onto the sole insert to form a sole. (2) forming a sole insert unit and joining the sole insert to the frame; ) a composite head component that is a weight track capable of supporting one or more slidable weights; (3) providing a sole insert adapted for coupling with the weight rack. (4) forming a sole insert from a thermoplastic composite material having a matrix; Selected from the group consisting of lath fiber, aramid fiber, carbon fiber, and any combination thereof. Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), polyamide, polypropylene, thermoplastic polyamide Polyurethane, Thermoplastic Polyurea, Polyamide-amide (PAI), Polyetheramide (PEI), polyetheretherketone (PEEK), and any combination thereof The continuous fiber composite material has continuous fibers having a thermoplastic matrix consisting of (5) attaching both the sole insert and the weight track to a support having a compatibility matrix. (6) forming a sole insert from the thermoplastic composite material; The sole insert is coated with a heat-activated adhesive and the weight track is The sole insert is formed from an injection moldable thermoplastic material on the sole insert after the coating process. (7) molding the frame with a material selected from titanium, one or more titanium alloys, aluminum, one or more From the group consisting of aluminum alloys, steel, one or more steel alloys, and any combination thereof. (8) forming a frame having a crown opening; The crown insert is formed from a composite laminate material, and the crown insert covers the crown opening. (9) joining the crown insert to the frame so that the composite head component is one or more ribs to strengthen the head, one or more ribs to adjust the acoustic characteristics of the head, One or more weight ports for receiving fixed weights in the sole portion of the club head. one or more weight tracks for receiving sliding weights, and combinations thereof. (10) continuously inserting the sole insert and the crown insert; forming a sole insert and a crown insert from a carbon fiber composite material; The sole insert is formed by heat curing using a material suitable for heat curing, and the sole insert is attached by heat activated bonding. (12) coating the frame with titanium, titanium alloy, or The combination of these components is formed to have a crown opening, and the sole insert and the way The track is made of polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), polyamide, polypropylene, Thermoplastic polyurethane, thermoplastic polyurea, polyamide-amide (PAI), polyether Polyether amide (PEI), polyether ether ketone (PEEK), and any combination thereof A method for manufacturing a carbon fiber optic cable comprising the steps of: (13) forming a frame having a crown opening and placing a crown insert therein. The crown insert is formed from a thermoplastic composite material and is fitted to the crown so that the crown insert covers the crown opening. The method includes one or more steps of joining the insert to the frame.

[0222] Additionally or alternatively, the body 11 and / or the frame 24 may be made of the following materials: carbon steel, stainless steel. Stainless steel (e.g., 17-4PH stainless steel), alloy steel, Fe-Mn-Al alloy, Ni Kel-based alloy ferroelectrics, cast iron, superalloy steel, aluminum alloy, magnesium alloy, copper alloy, titanium The sole insert, crown insert, and and / or the sliding weight track, for example, about 1 g / cm 3 ~Approx. 2g / cm 3 About 2g / cm 3 The non-metallic material may be formed of a non-metallic material having a density of less than 0.5%. The non-metallic material is preferably The polymer may be a thermosetting or thermoplastic polymer or a polymer-reinforced composite. The polymeric material may be either amorphous, crystalline, and / or semi-crystalline in structure. The polymer can be, for example, a crystalline or semi-crystalline engineering plastic. Made of engineering plastics such as amorphous engineering plastics Possible engineering plastic candidates include polyphenylene. Polyphenylene Sulfide Ether (PPS), Polyetherimide (PEI), Polycarbonate (PC), polypropylene (PP), acrylonitrile-butadiene styrene plastic (ABS), polyoxymethylene plastic (POM), nylon 6, nylon 6- 6, Nylon 12, Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), Polyphenylene oxide ( PPO), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), polysulfone (PSU), polyether Polyethersulfone (PES), Polyetheretherketone (PEEK), or a mixture of these Other items include sole inserts, crown inserts, and / or sliding inserts. During the formation of the dynamic weight track, for example, fiberglass, carbon fiber, or metal fiber, Which organic short fibers are used for sole inserts, crown inserts, and / or sliding weights It can be added to engineering plastics to improve the structural strength of the truck. However, preferably the reinforcement is a continuous long fiber rather than a short fiber. The thermoset material is believed to be a continuous long fiber graphite epoxy composite. The new thermoplastic material is a PPS or PSU polymer with continuous long fiber graphite reinforcement. One advantage of epoxy and PSU is that they are relatively Other polymers that are low damped yet relatively stiff, which can lead to overdamping In addition, the PSU produces a better sound or a louder metallic sound compared to the does not require finishing or painting to achieve a finished golf club head; Little to no post-processing is required.

[0223] In some embodiments, the method of manufacturing a golf club head includes the steps of: Alternatively, the method may include forming a sole insert, the formation of the insert comprising the steps of: (1) coating carbon fiber to form a color-coated carbon fiber; 2) Laminating multiple prepreg unidirectional fiber composite plies to form a prepreg fiber composite layer. a step of forming a plurality of prepreg unidirectional fiber composite plies on an innermost prepreg ply; (3) a unidirectional fiber composite ply and an outermost prepreg unidirectional fiber composite ply; (4) forming a woven composite layer containing colored carbon fiber; (5) curing the woven composite layer; and (6) curing the woven composite layer with the outermost prepreg unidirectional fiber composite ply. (6) bonding the outermost surface of the woven composite layer to a light-transmitting In step (1), the carbon is coated with a coating. The fibers are coated with electroplating, CVD, PVD, or anodizing processes. In some embodiments, in step (2), The outermost prepreg unidirectional fiber composite ply may include color coated carbon fiber. In some embodiments, in step (5), the prepreg fiber composite layer and the woven fabric composite layer are The plies are cured together to bond the woven composite ply directly to the outermost prepreg unidirectional fiber composite ply. In some embodiments, the sole insert and / or the crown insert may be attached to the may be manufactured by processes including thermoforming.

[0224] In some embodiments, coating the carbon fibers comprises coating individual fibers. In some embodiments, coating the carbon fibers may include This may include coating individual tows of carbon fiber. In one embodiment, coating the carbon fiber comprises coating a sheet of woven carbon fiber and / or a sheet of carbon fiber. This may include coating the tow.

[0225] In some embodiments, the method of manufacturing a golf club head includes the steps of: Alternatively, the method may include forming a sole insert, the formation of the insert comprising the steps of: (1) weaving carbon fibers to form a weave pattern; (2) forming a plurality of unidirectional prepregs; (3) laminating the woven fiber composite plies to form a prepreg fiber composite layer; (4) embedding the woven fiber pattern into a matrix material; (5) curing the prepreg fiber composite layer and / or the woven fabric composite layer; and (6) A process for directly or indirectly bonding a woven composite layer to an outermost prepreg unidirectional fiber composite ply. (7) coating the outermost surface of the woven composite layer with a light-transmitting coating. In step (3), the coating step includes one or more steps of: Applied using plating process, CVD process, PVD process, or anodizing process In some embodiments, in step (2), the outermost prepreg may be unidirectional. The composite plies of fibers may include color coated carbon fibers. In step (5), the prepreg fiber composite layer and the woven fabric composite layer are cured together to form a woven fabric. The composite layer may be bonded directly to the outermost prepreg unidirectional fiber composite ply. In an embodiment, the sole insert and / or crown insert are formed using a process that includes thermoforming. It may also be produced by

[0226] In some embodiments, the woven carbon fiber material in a desired shape is used to form a component of a golf club. The desired shape may be cut from the woven sheet. The support may be a sheet of woven fibrous material embedded in a hardened matrix material.

[0227] In some embodiments, the method of manufacturing a golf club component includes a minimum weave density. The method includes weaving carbon fibers (e.g., a sheet of woven carbon fiber material) in a pattern having a Any of the weave patterns discussed herein may be any of the minimum weave patterns discussed herein. Weave density (e.g., 50 to 650 grams per square meter (g / m 2 ) In some embodiments, the pattern may be woven to have a minimum weave density in the range of 100 / s. The fibers woven into the loop may be colored / metal coated fibers. The patterned fabric may not be colored or metal coated. In this embodiment, after weaving a woven fiber pattern having a suitable weave density, the woven fiber pattern is The fibers may be embedded in a matrix material to form a woven fiber composite. In embodiments where the weave pattern of the carbon fiber tows is colored / metal coated, The color / metal coating may be applied prior to embedding the woven pattern into the matrix material. A colored / metallic coating is applied to the top surface of the woven pattern and / or the bottom surface of the woven pattern. This may also be the case.

[0228] Exemplary polymers for the embodiments described herein include synthetic and natural rubbers. , thermosetting polymers, such as thermosetting polyurethanes or thermosetting polyureas, and Thermoplastic polymers, including thermoplastic elastomers, e.g., thermoplastic polyurethanes, thermoplastic Polyurea, Metallocene-catalyzed polymer, Unimodal ethylene / carboxylic acid copolymer, Unimodal Ethylene / Carboxylic Acid / Carboxylate Terpolymers, Bimodal Ethylene / Carboxylic Acid Copolymers, bimodal ethylene / carboxylic acid / carboxylate terpolymers, polyamides (PA), polyketone (PK), copolyamide, polyester, copolyester, polycarbonate Carbonate, polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), cyclic olefin copolymer (COC ), polyolefins, halogenated polyolefins [e.g., chlorinated polyethylene (CPE )], halogenated polyalkylene compounds, polyalkenamers, polyphenylene oxides, Polyphenylene sulfide, diallyl phthalate polymer, polyimide, polyvinyl chloride , polyamide ionomer, polyurethane ionomer, polyvinyl alcohol, poly Arylates, polyacrylates, polyphenylene ethers, impact modified polyphenylenes Ether, polystyrene, high impact polystyrene, acrylonitrile-butadiene Styrene copolymer, styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN), acrylonitrile-styrene Styrene-acrylonitrile, styrene-maleic anhydride (S / MA) polymer, styrene- Tadiene-styrene (SBS), Styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene (SEBS) and styrene blocks including styrene-ethylene-propylene-styrene (SEPS). copolymers, styrene terpolymers, hydroxylated, functionalized styrene copolymers and terpolymers - Polymers containing functionalized styrene block copolymers, cellulose polymers, liquid crystal polymers -(LCP), ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer (EPDM), ethylene-acetone Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA), ethylene-propylene copolymer, propylene elastomer (e.g., U.S. Pat. No. 6,525, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference). 157 (Kim et al.)), ethylene vinyl acetate, polyurea and polysiloxanes, and any and all combinations thereof. But not limited to these.

[0229] Among these, polyamide (PA), polyphthalimide (PPA), polyketone (P K), copolyamide, polyester, copolyester, polycarbonate, polyphenylene Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS), Cyclic Olefin Copolymer (COC), Polyphenylene Oxide Diallyl phthalate polymer, polyarylate, polyacrylate, polyphenylene The golf club of the present invention is preferably a polyphenylene ether or an impact modified polyphenylene ether. Particularly preferred polymers for use in the head are known for their toughness and stability at high temperatures. These are a family of so-called high performance engineering thermoplastics. Polymers include polysulfone, polyetherimide, and polyamide-imide. Of these, polysulfone is most preferred.

[0230] The aromatic polysulfone may be 4,4'-dichlorodiphenyl sulfone itself or one or more dichlorodiphenyl sulfones. Aromatic polysulfones are a family of polymers produced from the condensation polymerization of aromatic phenols with aromatic polysulfones. Examples of such materials include thermoplastics sometimes called polyethersulfones. The general structure of the repeating unit is represented as -arylene-SO2-arylene-. These units are linked together to form a thermoplastic polymer that is thermally stable. To form polymers, carbon-carbon bonds, carbon-oxygen-carbon bonds, and carbon-sulfur-carbon bonds The polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in this family can be linked by bonds or via short alkylene bridges. The polymer is completely amorphous, exhibits a high glass transition temperature, and has high strength and They provide stiffness, making them useful for demanding industrial applications. The polymers also have good ductility and toughness. It is transparent in its normal state due to its completely amorphous nature. Further important attributes include Resistance to hydrolysis by hot water / steam and excellent resistance to acids and bases Polysulfone is entirely thermoplastic and can be polymerized by most standard methods, e.g. They can be processed by injection molding, extrusion, and thermoforming. They are suitable for a wide range of high temperature It also has industrial uses.

[0231] The three commercially important polysulfones are a) polysulfone (PSU), b) polyether sulfone (also called PES, PESU), and c) polyphenylene sulfone (PPS U).

[0232] Particularly important and preferred aromatic polysulfones have the structure -C6H4SO2-C6H4-O- (wherein C6H4 represents an m- or p-phenylene structure) The polymer chain also consists of -C6H4-, C6H4-O-, -C6H4-(lower alkyl groups) Alkylene)-C6H4-O-, -C6H4-O-C6H4-O-, C6H4-S-C6 In the technical field of repeating units such as H4-O- and engineering thermoplastics The aromatic rings may also include other thermally stable substantially aromatic difunctional groups known in the art. The modified polysulfones are also included, which are further substituted with substituents. Examples of the sulfones include the following: [ka]

[0233] (In the formula, each R is independently a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or a hydrocarbon group, The halogen atoms include fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine. Examples of the hydrocarbon group include a C1 to C20 alkyl group, a C2 to C C20 alkenyl group, C3 to C20 cycloalkyl group, C3 to C20 cycloalkenyl group, and C6 to C20 aromatic hydrocarbon groups. These hydrocarbon groups may contain one or more halo groups. may be partially substituted by halogen atoms or may be substituted by one or more halogen atoms other than halogen atoms. It may be partially substituted with one or more polar groups. Typical examples are methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, amyl, hexyl, C2-C20 alkenyl groups may be mentioned. Specific examples of the aryl group include a propenyl group, an isopropenyl group, a butenyl group, an isobutenyl group, Pentenyl and hexenyl groups may be mentioned. Specific examples of C3-C20 cycloalkyl groups include As typical examples, mention may be made of cyclopentyl and cyclohexyl groups. Specific examples of the cycloalkenyl group include a cyclopentenyl group and a cyclohexenyl group. Specific examples of the aromatic hydrocarbon group include a phenyl group and a naphthyl group or groups thereof. A combination of these may also be mentioned.

[0234] Specific preferred polymers include (a) bisphenol A and 4,4 in the presence of a base. It is produced by condensation polymerization with '-dichlorodiphenyl sulfone, and the main repeating structure is [ka] It is abbreviated as PSF and is sold under the trade names Udel (registered trademark), Ultrason (registered trademark), Polysulfone sold under the trademark Eviva®, RTP PSU, ) 4,4'-Dihydroxydiphenyl and 4,4'-dichlorodiphenyl in the presence of base It is produced by condensation polymerization with sulfone, and the main repeating structure is [ka] Polypropylene (PPSF) is abbreviated as PPSF and is sold under the trade name RADEL® resin. (c) prepared with 4,4'-dichlorodiphenyl sulfone in the presence of a base. The main repeating structure is [ka] It is sometimes abbreviated as PPSF and called "polyethersulfone." Name: Ultrason® E, LNP™, Veradel® PE Shrinkage resins sold under the SU, Sumikaexce, and VICTREX® resins and any and all combinations thereof.

[0235] Exemplary composite materials suitable for the composite fiber layer are as follows: Unless otherwise stated, the properties of the material are determined by the addition of a colored / metallic coating to the fibers of the material. However, a sufficiently thin pigmented / metallic coating may be applied to the composite. The properties (e.g. mechanical properties) of the material cannot be changed. For example, suitable composites such as carbon composites The material may be a fibrous material (e.g., graphite or turbostratic or graphitic carbon fiber). or a hybrid structure in which both graphitic and turbostratic parts are present) For use in metal wood golf clubs, the golf club may be made of a composite material containing multiple plies or layers of Some examples of these composite materials and their processing methods for achieving the above are incorporated herein by reference. No. 10 / 442,348 (now U.S. Pat. No. 7,267, No. 620), No. 10 / 831,496 (now U.S. Pat. No. 7,140,974), Same No. 11 / 642,310, Same No. 11 / 825,138, Same No. 11 / 998,436 No. 11 / 895,195, No. 11 / 823,638, No. 12 / 004,3 No. 86, No. 12 / 004,387, No. 11 / 960,609, No. 11 / 960 ,610 and 12 / 156,947. The composite material is At least U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 825,133, which is incorporated herein by reference. It can be prepared according to the method described in No. 8.

[0236] Alternatively, short or long fiber reinforced blends of the polymers referenced above may be used. A suitable formulation is 30% carbon fiber filled and sold under the trade name R One example is a nylon 6 / 6 polyamide blend available under the trade name TP285. has a tensile strength of 35,000 psi (241 MPa) as measured by ASTM D638. Tensile elongation of 2.0-3.0%, measured by ASTM D638 638, a tensile modulus of 3.30 x 106 psi (22,754 MPa); Flexural strength of 50,000 psi (345 MPa) as measured by ASTM D790; and 2.60 x 106 psi (17927 MPa) measured by ASTM D790 ) bending elastic modulus.

[0237] Other materials include 40% carbon fiber filled and marketed by RTP Company. Also included is a polyphthalamide (PPA) formulation available commercially as RTP4087UP. This material has a tensile strength of 360 MPa, measured according to ISO 527. Tensile elongation of 1.4% as measured by ISO 527, 41500M Tensile modulus of 100 Pa, flexural strength of 580 MPa, and IS It has a flexural modulus of 34,500 MPa as measured by O178.

[0238] Yet another material is 30% carbon fiber filled, commercially available from RTP Company. A polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) compound, commercially available under the name RTP1385UP This material has a tensile strength of 255 MPa as measured by ISO 527. Tensile elongation of 1.3%, as measured by ISO 527 Tensile modulus of 28,500 MPa, flexural strength of 385 MPa measured according to ISO 178 and a flexural modulus of 23,000 MPa measured according to ISO 178.

[0239] A particularly preferred material is the 20% carbon fiber filled, available from RTP Company. and a polysulfone (PSU) compound available from Polysulfone Corp. under the trade name RTP983. This material has a tensile strength of 124 MPa, measured according to ISO 527. Tensile elongation of 2% measured by ISO 527, 11032 MPa measured by ISO 527 Tensile modulus, measured by ISO 178, flexural strength of 186 MPa, and ISO 17 The flexural modulus of elasticity was measured by IEC 61149-2 and was 9653 MPa.

[0240] The preferred material is 30% carbon fiber filled and manufactured by RTP Company. A polysulfone (PSU) compound available under the trade name RTP985 from This material has a tensile strength of 138 MPa, measured according to ISO 527, IS Tensile elongation of 1.2% as measured by ISO 527; Tensile elongation of 20% as measured by ISO 527 Tensile modulus of 685 MPa, flexural strength of 193 MPa measured according to ISO 178, and a flexural modulus of 12411 MPa, measured according to ISO 178.

[0241] A more preferred material is 40% carbon fiber filled and is available from RTP Company. and a polysulfone (PSU) compound available from Polysulfone Corp. under the trade name RTP987. This material has a tensile strength of 155 MPa, measured according to ISO 527. Tensile elongation of 1% measured by ISO 527 of 24132 MPa Tensile modulus, measured by ISO 178, flexural strength of 241 MPa, and The flexural modulus of elasticity was measured by IEC 61149-8 and was found to be 19,306 MPa.

[0242] Filed June 11, 2001, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. The invention is entitled "METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AND GOL As described in detail in U.S. Patent No. 6,623,378 for "F CLUB HEAD" As such, the crown or outer shell of the golf club head 10 is made of carbon fiber reinforced epoxy, carbon The device may be made of composite materials such as fiber-reinforced polymer or polymer. In application Ser. Nos. 10 / 316,453 and 10 / 634,023, a lightweight crown is used. Further, a golf club head having the above-mentioned configuration is described in U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 12 / 974,437. (now U.S. Pat. No. 8,608,591) has a lightweight crown and sole. A golf club head is described.

[0243] In some embodiments, the composite material used to construct the crown and / or , exhibiting high strength and stiffness and good wear resistance and abrasion behavior over a wide temperature range; It is necessary to be resistant to stress cracking. Such properties are: (1) About 7 ksi to about 330 ksi si, preferably about 8 ksi to about 305 ksi, more preferably about 200 ksi to about 300 ksi, and even more preferably, from about 250 ksi to about 300 ksi. (measured by ASTM D638 and / or ASTM D3039), (2) approx. .4M si to about 23 Msi, preferably about 0.46 Msi to about 21 Msi, more preferably about Tensile modulus at room temperature of 0.46 Msi to approximately 19 Msi (ASTM D638 and / or AS (Measured by TM D3039), (3) About 13 ksi to about 300 ksi, about 14 ksi to About 290 ksi, more preferably about 50 ksi to about 285 ksi, even more preferably Flexural strength at room temperature of about 100 ksi to about 280 ksi (measured according to ASTM D790) ), and (4) from about 0.4 Msi to about 21 Msi, from about 0.5 Msi to about 20 Msi, more preferably The flexural modulus at room temperature (measured according to ASTM D790) is about 10 Msi to about 19 Msi. (including the above).

[0244] In certain embodiments, composite materials useful for manufacturing golf club head components include The fiber portion and the resin portion are generally made of a material in which the fibers are embedded in a predetermined manner. In the composite material for the club head, the fiber portion is made of resin. It is constructed as a number of layers or plies of fibre impregnated with a grease component. Each layer has its own orientation, which typically varies from layer to layer and is precisely controlled. A useful number of layers is a substantial number, for example, 40 or more. However, the number of layers may vary depending on the sole or crown. In this case, the number of layers can be substantially reduced, for example, to 3 or more, 4 or more, 5 or more, 6 or more. Examples are provided below. During the processing of a composite material, layers (each layer being an uncured or partially cured resin) are Each such layer is called a "prepreg" layer. The prepreg laminates are then stacked together in a "laminate" fashion. The resin is cured to a rigid state. Depending on the interest, specific strength can be calculated by dividing the tensile strength by the density of the material. This is also known as the strength-to-weight ratio or strength / weight ratio.

[0245] In testing of certain club head configurations, a relatively low fiber-based average weight (FAW) was Composite sections made from prepreg plies with excellent performance in several areas, e.g. For example, it has been found to provide impact resistance, durability, and overall club performance. FAW is the fiber weight (unit: g / m2) of a given amount of prepreg. 2 ) The lounge and / or sole panels are 20 g / m 2 ~200g / m 2 A composite having a fiber basis weight of It may be made of plies of composite material, but not exceeding 100 g / m 2 More preferably, 75g / m 2 The following FAW values ​​may be particularly effective: A particularly suitable fiber material for this purpose is the carbon fiber described above. Two or more fiber materials may be used. However, in other embodiments, 70 g / m 2 FAW value below 100g / m 2 Prepreg plies having FAW values ​​above 10 ... The thickness is 70g / m 2 The main prohibition factor for prepreg plies with FAW values ​​below be.

[0246] In certain embodiments, multiple low FAW prepreg plies can be stacked together, It also has a relatively uniform distribution of fibers through the thickness of the ply. Prepreg materials with higher FAW at resin content (R / C unit:%) levels The laminate plies have significantly more resin-rich areas than the laminate plies of low FAW material, especially adjacent In particular, the forces generated by the impact of a golf ball tend to be large at the interface between the plies. Since the orientation of the fibers in the fiber reinforcement is generally transverse to the orientation of the fibers in the fiber reinforcement, the resin-rich regions The prepregs used to form the panels tend to reduce the effectiveness of the fiber reinforcement. The ply desirably comprises carbon fibers impregnated with a suitable resin, such as, for example, epoxy. An exemplary carbon fiber has a tensile modulus of 234 Gpa (34 Msi) and a strength of 4500 Mpa "34-700" carbon fiber (Grafil, S) with a tensile strength of 650 Ksi (Available from Grafico, California). The fiber has a tensile modulus of 240 Gpa (35 Msi) and a compressible strength of 4900 Mpa (710 ksi The preferred epoxy resin is type TR50S carbon fiber, having a tensile strength of 1.0001%. "301" and "350" (Newport Adhesives and Compo (Available from the Irvine, Calif. site). Exemplary resin content (R / C) is 33% to 40%, preferably 35% to 40%, more preferably 36% to 3 The rate is 8%.

[0247] Golf club heads discussed throughout this application (e.g., golf club head 10) Some embodiments of the present invention are made of carbon fiber reinforced epoxy, carbon fiber reinforced polymer, or polymer. The crown, sole, and / or face of the golf club may be made of separate materials, such as a composite material. Alternatively, the crown, sole, and / or face may be The surface may be made of a material with low density, such as titanium or aluminum. A part of the round is made of steel (approximately 7.8 to 8.05 g / cm 3 ) or titanium (approx. 4.43g / c m 3 ), but the majority of the crown is made of a less dense material, e.g. Approximately 1.5 g / cm 3or about 4.43 g / cm 3 Has a density less than That is, the crown may be made of some other metal or some other material. Additionally or alternatively, the face may be a part of the sole. Thus, they may be welded in place rather than cast.

[0248] By manufacturing the crown, sole, and / or face from a material with a low density, The weights may be moved from the crown, sole, and / or face to other areas of the club head, e.g. For example, the low front and / or low rear can be redistributed. Both are suitable for club heads that include weight tracks that slide from front to rear. It is possible.

[0249] No. 8,163,119, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Disclosed herein are composite articles and methods for manufacturing composite articles. No. 2015 / 0038262 and U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2015 / 0038262, which are incorporated herein by reference. No. 2016 / 0001146 describes various composite clamps that may be used in golf club heads. No. 8,163,119 and U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2002-0033664. The technology described in Patent Application Nos. 015 / 0038262 and 2016 / 0001146 The composite crown panel, composite sole panel, composite toe panel located on the sole, and laminated material are The composite heel panel may be utilized to construct a composite heel panel that is positioned on the heel, heel rest, and / or sole.

[0250] In U.S. Pat. No. 8,163,119, the useful number of layers on the striking surface is a substantial number, e.g., 50 However, in the art, it is disclosed that the number of layers is reduced to 30 to 50. In addition, improvements have been made to the sole and / or crown. For panels that are placed in a space, the layers can be substantially reduced to 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or more layers. do.

[0251] Table 1 below provides examples of possible laminates. These laminates are made of woven fabric plies. Without mentioning, a crown and / or sole construction that may use unidirectional plies The structure shown is for a quasi-isotropic laminate. A single ply is approximately 3 70g / m2 with a resin content of 6% to about 40% 2 For a standard FAW of about 0.06 The crown and / or sole panels may have a thickness ranging from 5 mm to about 0.080 mm. is 20g / m 2 ~200g / m 2 The composite material may be formed of plies having a fiber basis weight of In some embodiments, the plies of the insert are in the range of 0.065 mm to 0.60 mm. For example, the thickness of the ply may be 0.065 mm, 0.025 mm, ... .10mm, 0.20mm, 0.30mm, 0.40mm, 0.50mm, 0.60mm , or a range having any two of these values ​​as endpoints. The length may be altered by adjusting either the FAW or the resin content. Therefore, the overall laminate thickness may be altered by adjusting these parameters. . [Table 1]

[0252] The weight per unit area (AW) is calculated by multiplying the density and thickness. For the ply shown, the density is approximately 1.5 g / cm 3 For titanium, The strength is about 4.5g / cm 3 Depending on the material and number of plies used, composite crowns are And / or the thickness of the sole is about 0.195 mm to about 0.9 mm, preferably about 0.25 mm to about 0.75 mm, more preferably about 0.3 mm to about 0.65 mm, and even more preferably Or, it is in the range of about 0.36 mm to about 0.56 mm. These ranges are for the crown and Although the ranges are given for both the crown and the sole, these ranges are given for the crown and the sole having the same thickness, It should be understood that this does not necessarily mean that the components will be made of the same materials. In certain embodiments, the sole may be made from either a titanium alloy or a steel alloy. Similarly, the body of the golf club head 10 may be made from either a titanium alloy or a steel alloy. Titanium is typically 0.4 mm to about 0.9 mm, preferably 0.4 mm. ~ about 0.8 mm, more preferably 0.4 mm ~ about 0.7 mm, and even more preferably 0 In some instances, the crown and / or sole may range from 0.45mm to approximately 0.6mm. The thickness may be non-uniform, for example, from about 0.45 mm to about 0.55 mm. Change.

[0253] In particular, the thin titanium construction (0.4 mm to 0.5 mm) in other parts of the golf club head 10 0.9mm), the use of composite materials in the crown and / or sole A significant amount of optional weight can be freed up. Thinner titanium construction increases the difficulty of manufacturing. In the past, over 100 golf clubs were cast at once. The head could be cast in a short time, but the thinner construction allowed for higher yields and less material usage. To achieve the desired combination of functions, the golf clubs cast per cluster are There will be fewer threads.

[0254] The key strategy to gain more arbitrary weight is to reduce the wall thickness of the golf club head 10. The aim is to make it easier. 3 of volume (i.e., driver) and 100 cm 2 No For a typical titanium alloy "metal wood" club head with a round area, The thickness of the crown is typically about 0.8 mm and the weight of the crown is about 36 g. Therefore, reducing the wall thickness by 0.2 mm (e.g., from 1 mm to 0.8 mm) This could result in a "saving" of any weight of .0g.

[0255] The following example shows the possibilities of fabricating a composite crown instead of a titanium alloy crown. It may be useful to illustrate some weight "savings" by, for example, reducing the thickness of the material to about 0. By thinning it to .73mm, it weighs approximately 25.0g less than a 0.8mm titanium alloy crown. This results in an additional optional weight "saving" of 0.73 mm. For example, reducing the material thickness to about 0.73 mm. This means that the titanium alloy crown weighs approximately 25g more than the 0.8mm titanium alloy crown, or 1.0mm more. This is an additional optional weight "saving" of 34g over the crown. In addition, the composite crown is 0.6mm thick. If you use a 0.8mm titanium alloy crown, you can get an additional 27g of any weight. Furthermore, a 0.4mm composite crown can be fitted with a 0.8mm titanium alloy crown. The crown is a further optional weight "saving" of about 30g over the previous model. For example, in order to achieve about 0.32 mm thickness, about 0.26 mm thickness, about 0.195 mm thickness, However, the thickness of the crown may change over time due to normal use and abuse. This must be balanced against the overall durability of the crown. For example, an unprotected crown That is, the uncovered crown is not in contact with any other wood or a club in the golf bag. There is a risk of injury in a collision with Ian.

[0256] For example, the crown is 20 g / m 2 ~200g / m 2 A composite material having a fiber basis weight of The weight of a composite crown is comparable to that of a similarly sized, metal-made body. The composite crown weighs at least 20% less than the standard single tape crown. The tape may be formed of at least four plies of modulus graphite, the plies being made of a single tape. may be oriented at any combination of 0 degrees, +45 degrees, -45 degrees, and 90 degrees. Or alternatively, the crown may include an outermost layer of woven graphite cloth.

[0257] A further embodiment of a golf club head 500 is shown in Figures 10 to 17. 11, the head 500 includes a front face 502, a toe 504, and a The head includes a heel section 506 on one side and a front and rear section 510 on the opposite side of the face 502. It also includes a sole 512 below the club head and a crown 514 above it, which Creates an extensive surface area between the toe, heel, face, and rear sections, and a generally hollow interior The embodiment shown in FIG. 10 to FIG. 17 is a golf club head having a hollow The present invention is well suited for metal wood type club heads having an internal structure, particularly driver type club heads. The volume of the club head 500 is in the ranges described above, for example, in one preferred embodiment. A new driver-type head, for example, is about 375 cm 3 ~500cm 3 Metal woods such as It may have a typical volume for a driver.

[0258] In FIG. 10, the crown 514 preferably comprises a substantial portion of the surface area of ​​the crown, e.g. , at least 40%, at least 60%, at least 70%, or less of the surface area of ​​the crown It is further shown to include a crown insert 516 that covers at least 80%. The outer boundary of the crown is the curvature of the crown surface as it transitions to the sole or face of the head. The radius of curvature of the crown insert 5 generally ends at a point where the radius of curvature of the crown insert 5 undergoes a large change. 16 is positioned rearward from face 502 and is a forward-most edge extending generally between the toe and heel. 502. The face 502 has a groove 518 therein and defines a centrally located notch 518 protruding toward the face 502. The head further includes a hosel 520 on the heel side to which a golf shaft may be attached. .

[0259] In a bottom perspective view of FIG. 12, adjustable FCT components 522a, 522b, as previously described, are shown. 22b (hosel insert), front and rear weight tracks 530, and side weight tracks The head in one embodiment has weight tracks 536. The weight tracks 530, 536 are preferably Alternatively, the frame may be formed by casting, metal stamping, or other known processes as described above with respect to frame 24. The frame is an integral part of the frame formed by the frame 24 and other embodiments. Although the material described above with respect to the form may be used, in one preferred embodiment, the material is a metal material. The club head is made of titanium or other material that provides a strong framework for the club head in areas of high stress. In contrast to the embodiment of FIG. 2, FIG. 12 shows an integral (preferably cast) part of the frame. The sole has a heel side portion 537 on the heel side of the rear weight track 30. It is illustrated that it has.

[0260] As mentioned above, the lateral weight tracks 536 may be made of one or more one-piece or multi-piece The face 502 is adjacent to the face 502 for mounting the base sliding weight 541. The weights define generally parallel tracks. Adjustable laterally in the heel-toe direction to change the performance characteristics of the Similarly, the weight track 530 may be one or more one-piece or multi-piece sliding The weight tracks define front and rear weight tracks for mounting flexible weights 531. As described above, the 531 is a stabilizing mechanism for moving the CG of the club head forward and backward. , and can be slidably adjusted back and forth to adjust the performance characteristics of the head (particularly the head FIG. 12 also shows the effect of changing the spin characteristics and height of the launched golf ball. The weight track 530 is located on the toe side of the sole and on one side of the weight track 530. The sole insert 528 (as well as the crown insert 526) is also shown. Insert 516) is a lightweight material, such as one of the polymers listed above, and In a preferred embodiment, the sole insert is made of one of the polysulfone compositions. is a portion of the surface area of ​​the sole, e.g., at least 10% of the total sole surface area, at least 2 0%, at least 40%, or at least 50% of the weight track 530. It may be located on the entire side.

[0261] FIG. 13 shows the crown insert 516 and the sole insert 517 separated from the frame of the head. 5 is an exploded view of the head 500, showing the frame 528. The frame provides an opening 529 in the sole that reduces the weight of the support structure. 29 and a recessed ridge 542 along the periphery of the sole insert 528 that seats and supports the sole insert 528. The sole insert 528 includes a shape and a width that can fit into the opening 529. and size and attached to the frame by adhesive or other fixed fastening method so as to cover the opening 529. The ridges 542 further secure and align the sole insert to the frame. The underside of the sole insert 528 receives a matching protrusion or bump for mating. The casing may include a recess 546 along its length for receiving the casing.

[0262] FIG. 13 shows an FCT component 522a secured to a hosel 520. Component 522b provides a more detailed view of the golf shaft. The component 522b is mounted on the head and orients the club head to a standard position on the golf shaft. It can be adjustably rotated to vary relative to the address position.

[0263] FIG. 14 is a top view of the head with the crown insert 516 removed. The components of the inner structure of the frame and the sole have been revealed. The aperture 548 also reduces the weight of the frame and, more significantly, the weight of the crown. and the heavier weighted areas of the head (undesirably) raise the head's CG. Along the periphery of the opening 548, the frame is fitted with a crown insert. The crown insert 516 includes a recessed ridge 550 for seating and supporting the crown insert 516. (not shown in FIG. 28) has a shape and size compatible with the crown opening 548. , and may be secured to the frame by adhesive or other fastening techniques to cover the opening 548. The ridges 550 serve to further secure and align the crown insert to the frame. and a recess on the underside of the crown insert, the recess having a length thereof for receiving a matching protrusion or bump. Similar to the sole insert, the ridge 550 may include an indentation 552 along the length of the sole. Preferably, the crown insert may include a protrusion that fits into a recess provided on the crown insert.

[0264] Typically, the ridges 550 are made of the same metallic material as the body (e.g., a titanium alloy). To achieve this, significant weight may be added to the golf club head 500. In order to control the weight contribution of the ridge 550 to the golf club head 500, the ridge The width of the ridge 550 can be adjusted to achieve a desired weight contribution. So if the Ridge 550 adds too much weight to the golf club 500, what would be the solution? A crown insert 51 made of a composite material (e.g., carbon fiber or graphite) In some embodiments, the ridges 550 may negate the weight saving benefits of the ridges 550. The width is about 3 mm to about 8 mm, preferably about 4 mm to about 7 mm, and more preferably about 5. In some embodiments, the width of the ridge can range from about 5 mm to about 6.5 mm. The width of the lip may be at least four times the thickness of the lip insert. The thickness of the plate 550 is about 0.4 mm to about 1 mm, preferably about 0.5 mm to about 0.8 mm. , and more preferably, may range from about 0.6 mm to about 0.7 mm. The depth of the ridge 550 is about 0.5 mm to about 1.75 mm, preferably about 0.7 mm. The thickness may be in the range of about 0.8 mm to about 1.1 mm, more preferably about 0.8 mm to about 1.2 mm. The edge 550 defines an interface between the crown insert 516 and the golf club head 500. Although it may extend or be present along the entirety, in alternative embodiments, the ridge 550 may only extend partially along the interface boundary.

[0265] The periphery of the opening 548 is aligned around the crown at the toe, back, and heel sides of the head. The face side of the opening 548 is preferably adjacent to and closely follows the edge of the opening. The heel side, toe side, and back side are farther away from the skirt of the head, so the face 502 (i.e., the frontmost region of the head). Thus, the head The frame has weight and reinforcement in the crown area just behind the face 502. The area of ​​the face and other areas adjacent to the face along the toe, heel, and sole are The face supports the ball and is subjected to the highest impact loads and stresses from the ball striking the face. As mentioned above, the frame can be manufactured from a wide range of materials, including high strength titanium. Examples of suitable materials include titanium, titanium alloys, or other metals.

[0266] The opening 548 serves to align and secure the crown insert onto the crown. The crown insert has a notch 554 which matingly corresponds to the crown insert notch 518 .

[0267] FIG. 14 shows the sole insert opening 529, the inner surface of the sole insert 528, and the cross-section of the sole insert 528. The support 544, the inner surfaces of the front and rear weight tracks 530, and the heel side sole portion 537 The interior surface of the various ribs 556a, b, c, d, e, f are provided for structural reinforcement and acoustic It is shown positioned inside the head to provide the components.

[0268] FIG. 15 is a side view with the crown insert removed. How the sole is aligned to match the crown 514 at the skirt interface between the sole and the The figure shows how the crown insert 548 covers the heel side of the head. A substantial portion of the surface area of ​​the crown, e.g., in the illustrated example, 50% of the surface area of ​​the crown. It is shown to include more than a sufficient portion.

[0269] FIG. 16 is a horizontal section of the club below the level of the crown, which is clearly shown in FIG. The cross ribs 556 run from the toe to the heel. The rib 556e extends across the inside width of the head at the front and supports the weight track 530. The weight track 530 may extend rearward and be secured to the upper inner surface of the weight track 530. The rectangular wire ribs 556c,d are secured at opposite ends of the weight tracks 530,536. A further rib 556f is attached to the hosel 520 at one end and to the weight track 530 at the other end. The two are shown joined together with a .

[0270] FIG. 17 is a bottom view of the head with the sole insert removed. As will be further explained below with reference to FIG. 7, the sole of this embodiment is made up of two layers or layers. a top-sole configuration, in which a portion of the sole is , descending or ascending depending on how you look at it. The insert 528 is disposed relative to a heel portion 537 of the sole (when the club head is at address). The heel portion 537 is raised when the club head is in the address position. The drop sole part of the sole that descends or is closer to the ground when in position The heel portion 537 extends over a portion of the weight track 530. The front and rear weights have edges or portions 558 that overlap or overlap the front and rear weights. Although not shown in FIG. 17, overlapping portion 558 is provided to allow the weight to be attached to the weight track. Providing a narrow opening or channel through which the weights can be inserted or removed from the weight track. and helps capture the weight(s) in the weight track 530. At the same time, the weight(s) are released to slidably move. The weight track has an adjustable weight track that secures the weight to the track. It is reset by loosening and then tightening the screws (see FIG. 12).

[0271] Published on October 9, 2014, and incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. No. 2014 / 0302946 (the '946 application), all of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. Similar to the address position used to measure the various parameters considered in the study. The address or reference location is determined by the United States Golf Association and the R&A Rules Limited, “Procedure for Measuring Club Head Size of Wood Clubs" Rev. 1.0.0 (200 This document is based on the procedures described in the NI 6110-11-21 (October 21, 2013). Unless otherwise noted, all The parameters are determined for the club head at a reference position.

[0272] FIG. 45 illustrates a face insert 4510 (ace plate) according to some embodiments. , strike plate, or striking plate) A club head 4500 is shown. The face insert 4500 can be convex and has an outer The club head 4500 also has a side ("ball striking") surface (face) 4512. The face support 4524 includes a body 4520 that defines a mouth 4522. The front opening 4522 is provided with a circumferential groove 4526 for positioning and holding the support 4510 in the body 4520. The body 4520 also includes a heel 4530, a toe 4532, a sole 4534, and an upper part. The front opening 4522 also has a crown 4536 and a hosel 4538. Along the front edges of the base 4530, the toe 4532, the sole 4534, and the crown 4536 The moving zone 4540 extends from the main body 4520 to the front. The face support 4524 is effective for movement to the face insert 4510. 4522, as shown, may include a lip or rim extending around the periphery of transfer zone 4 540. The hosel 4538 is recessed relative to the club shaft (e.g., shaft 1 02). The opening 4522 defines an opening 4539 for receiving a distal end of the face insert. The face support 4524 and the moving zone 4510 are repositioned by the reception. The transfer zone 4540 is connected to the solenoid 4540 to surround the front opening 4522. crown-lip region 4524a, heel-lip region 4524b, crown-lip region 4524c, 4c, and toe-lip region 4524b. These portions may be continuous. The ridges may be spaced apart or may be intermittent with spaces between them.

[0273] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the face insert 4510 is hardened. Fibrous material (e.g., graphite or carbon fibre) embedded in a resin (e.g., epoxy) For example, the face insert 45 may be made of a composite material including multiple plies or layers of 10 is a composite component (e.g., FIG. 46 ) having an outer polymer layer that forms a striking surface 4512. The outer coating or cap may include a component 4600 shown in FIG. Examples of suitable polymers that can be used to form the polymer are described in detail below. Generally, the face insert 4510 is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. The face insert 4510 as described in U.S. Pat. No. 7,267,620 It may have an outer metal cap that forms the outer striking surface 4512. , the face insert 4510 is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. The ferroelectric material described in U.S. Patent No. 8,682,434, issued on January 14, 2014, It may be a base insert.

[0274] An exemplary thickness range for the composite portion of the faceplate is 7.0 mm or less. In this embodiment, the thickness of the faceplate may range from 7.0 mm to 4.0 mm. In some embodiments, the thickness of the faceplate is 5.0 mm + / - 1.0 mm. In some embodiments, the thickness of the faceplate is 3. 0mm to 6.0mm, and 1.0mm to 4.0mm at the periphery of the face plate. In some embodiments, the thickness of the faceplate may be 4 0.0mm to 5.0mm, and 2.0mm to 3.0mm at the periphery of the face plate. The composite material desirably promotes efficient distribution of impact forces and overall durability. To achieve this, the slab is constructed to have a relatively consistent distribution of reinforcing fibers across its cross-section of thickness. In addition, the thickness of the face insert 4510 is Achieve different performance characteristics and / or improve durability of golf head 4500 For example, in some embodiments, the phase may be changed in a particular region to achieve a desired effect. The thickness of the plate is 3.0mm to 6.0mm in the center region and As another example, in some embodiments, In the embodiment, the thickness of the faceplate is 4.0 mm to 5.0 mm in the central region. The thickness may be 2.0 mm to 3.0 mm at the periphery of the face plate. The Sert 4510 is designed to meet the desired durability and overall performance of the 4500 club head. A plurality of strips of composite material are selectively placed in a predetermined manner into the composite laminate to produce the desired By forming a profile, the substrate can be formed having any of a variety of cross-sectional profiles. This may also be the case.

[0275] The face insert 4510 is attached to the face support 4524 of the club head body 4520. Attachment is accomplished by applying a suitable adhesive (typically an epoxy or film adhesive). All composite face plate and club head body joints To prevent peeling and delamination defects in the joints, the composite faceplate is The metal body may be recessed from the front surface or may be substantially flush with the front surface. Desirably, the face insert 4510 can be of composite construction. The ends of the reinforcing fibers in the element are recessed sufficiently so as not to be exposed.

[0276] The composite portion of the Face Insert 4510 is fabricated as a laminate of multiple prepreg plies. The plies are constructed with fiber reinforcement and resin to provide the desired durability and puffiness of the club head. The prepreg is selected for varying laminate thicknesses. Some of the lies are made of elongated strips of prepreg material arranged in one or more sets of strips. The strips in each set include trips, as described in more detail further below. The strips are then cross-lapped to add thickness to the composite laminate in the overlapping areas. The strips are preferably arranged in a pattern that spans the finished composite part. That is, the ends of the strip extend continuously along the periphery of the finished composite part. In this manner, the reinforcing fibers extending in the longitudinal direction of the strip are also bonded to the ends of the part. The periphery of the composite part may extend continuously across the finished part. Thus, during the curing process, the defects may be moved toward the peripheral sacrificial portion of the composite laminate. The sacrificial portion is then subjected to a test that has few or no defects. In addition, the free ends of the fibers can be removed to provide a clean finished part. away from the zone and on the periphery of the finished part, the durability of the finished part Improve.

[0277] In testing of certain club head constructions, a relatively low fiber-based average weight (FAW) was Composite parts formed with prepreg plies are designed to provide improved impact resistance in multiple regions, e.g., impact resistance, It has been found to provide superior performance, such as durability and overall club performance. AW is the weight of the fiber part of a given amount of prepreg (unit: g / m 2 ) 100g / m 2 More preferably, less than 70 g / m 2 FAW values ​​below are particularly effective. A particularly suitable fibrous material for use in making the prepreg plies is carbon fiber. More than one type of fibrous material may be used. In some embodiments, 2 Exceeding Prepreg plies having a FAW value of 0.1 to 0.5 may be used.

[0278] In certain embodiments, multiple low FAW prepreg plies can be stacked together, It also has a relatively uniform distribution of fibers through the thickness of the lie. In contrast, comparable resins Lamination of prepreg materials with higher FAW content (R / C unit:%) The plies have significantly more resin-rich regions than the laminate plies of low FAW material, particularly adjacent In particular, the forces generated by the impact of a golf ball tend to cause the fibers to Since the orientation of the fibers in the fiber reinforcement is generally transverse to the orientation of the fibers in the fiber reinforcement, the resin-rich regions are tend to reduce the effectiveness of

[0279] 46-48 show a club head (e.g., As a face insert for a club head (e.g., 10, 500, or 4500); or A face spray for a club head (e.g., a 10, 500, or 4500 club head) A finished composite component having a desired shape and size for use as a part of a 46 shows an exemplary embodiment of a composite component 4600. The composite component 4600 has a front surface 4602 and a rear surface 4603. In this example, composite component 4600 has a generally convex shape. 4606. The central region 4606 has a greater thickness and a comparatively thicker portion extending around the periphery of the central region 4606. The central region 460 in the illustrated example has a peripheral region 4608 that has a relatively small thickness. 6 has its thickest part at a center point 4610 (FIG. 47) and extends from that point in all directions. A protrusion or pyramid on the rear surface 4604 that gradually tapers toward a peripheral region 4608. The center point 4610 is located at the center of the face insert (e.g., face insert 45 10) represents the approximate center of the "sweet spot" (optimum hitting zone), but the face-in The thicker central region 4606 is not necessarily at the geometric center of the face insert. Adding stiffness to the center area of ​​the face insert (4606) results in more consistent deflection across the face insert. In certain embodiments, the central region 4606 is approximately 5 mm to approximately 7 mm thick. and peripheral region 4608 has a thickness of about 4 mm to about 5 mm.

[0280] In certain embodiments, the composite component 4600 is first constructed by assembling a large number of prepreg plies. and then machining a sacrificial portion from the cured laminate to obtain a finished FIG. 49 shows a composite component 4600 from which a composite component 4600 can be formed. 49 is a plan view of an example of a laminate 4620. 4600. Upon curing, the area around line 4630 represents the outline of composite component 4600. 50 is an exploded view of the laminate 4620. At 620, each prepreg ply desirably has a defined fiber orientation and is The laminates are stacked in a prescribed order with respect to fiber orientation. 4620 is the entire nonwoven composite layer 2210 or 2310 in the layer structure 2200 and 2300 Each of the above may define a portion or part.

[0281] As shown in FIG. 50, the laminate 4620 may be made of one or more preforms of substantially uniform thickness. A plurality of sets or unit groups 4622a to 4622k of leg plies and a strip One or more sets or unit groups 4624a of individual plies in the form of a ply 4646 For purposes of illustration, each set of one or more plies 4622a-4624g 2k can be called a composite "panel", and each set 4624a to 4624g is a strip of A cluster of trips can be called a "cluster" of trips. 624a to 624g are stacked between the panels 4622a to 4622k, and the composite components 4 600 in its central region 4606. 22a-4622k include one or more individual prepreg plies having a desired fiber orientation. The individual plies forming each panel 4622a-4622k are preferably smaller. The present invention provides a method for forming a cured laminate from which a composite component 4600 can be formed substantially free of defects. The cluster 46 of strips 4626 is of sufficient size and shape to form a 24a-4624g desirably promote adhesion between the multiple layers of prepreg material and composite To provide an effective distribution of fibers across the cross section of the Component 4600, two adjacent Each panel is individually positioned between adjacent panels and sandwiched between two adjacent panels (i.e., Panels 4622a-4622k are made up of clusters of strips 4624a-4624g. (separate each one).

[0282] In some embodiments, the number of panels 4622a-4622k ranges from 9-14. (eleven panels 4622a-4622k are used in the illustrated embodiment. The number of clusters 4624a-4624g can range from 1 to 12. (Seven clusters 4624a-g are used in the illustrated embodiment). However, in some embodiments, the number of panels and clusters may vary depending on the desired number of components 4600. The thickness and profile of the film may vary.

[0283] To form panels 4622a to 4622k and clusters 4624a to 4624g The prepreg plies used in the present invention are preferably made of a suitable resin, such as, for example, epoxy. Exemplary carbon fibers include carbon fibers that have a tensile elastic modulus of 234 Gpa (34 Msi). "34-700" carbon fiber with high thermal conductivity and tensile strength of 4500Mpa (650Ksi) Fiber (available from Grafil, Sacramento, Calif.) may be used. Another Grafil fiber has a tensile modulus of 240 Gpa (35 Msi) and a tensile modulus of 4900 Mpa The preferred epoxy is "TR50S" carbon fiber, which has a tensile strength of 710 ksi. The resins are types "301" and "350" (Newport Adhesives and (Available from Epoxy Composites, Irvine, CA). The quantity (R / C) is 40%.

[0284] FIG. 51 is an exploded view of the first panel 4622a. For ease of reference, the lines (4 The fiber orientation (indicated by 640) is the direction from the horizontal axis of the face of the club head to the ply. The measurement is taken to a line substantially parallel to the fibers in the sample. Panel 4622a in FIG. 1 has a first ply 4628 with fibers oriented at +45 degrees. a, second ply 4628b with fibers oriented at 0 degrees, and b with fibers oriented at -45 degrees and a fourth ply 4628c having fibers oriented at 90 degrees. Therefore, the panel 4622a of the plies 4628a to 4628d includes plies 4628a to 4628d. In some embodiments, the remaining panels 4 622b to 4622k have the same number of prepreg plies and fiber orientation as panel 4622a. In some embodiments, the remaining panels 4622b-4622k may include panels 4 622a may have a different number of prepreg plies and / or fiber orientation.

[0285] In some embodiments, the laminate 4620 includes a first panel 4622a adjacent the first panel 4622b. Outer fiberglass ply 4650, single adjacent to 11th and last panel 4622k Carbon fiber ply 4652 and the innermost glass fiber ply adjacent to the single ply 4652 In some embodiments, the single ply 4652 may include a 90 degree In some embodiments, the fiberglass plies 4650, 4654 may have a fiber orientation of may have fibers oriented at 0 degrees and 90 degrees. The cured laminate 4620 is then subjected to a surface finishing process, such as sandblasting, to remove the part. It essentially serves as a sacrificial layer to protect the carbon fiber plies when smoothing the outer surface of the The fiberglass plies 4650 / 4654 can be referred to as the scrim layer.

[0286] FIG. 52 shows elongated plates arranged relative to one another such that the clusters have variable thickness. FIG. 4 is a close-up plan view of a first cluster 4624a of repreg strips. The cluster 4624a in the figure includes a first strip 4626a, a second strip 46 26b, third strip 4626c, fourth strip 4626d, fifth strip 4626e, a sixth strip 4626f, and a seventh strip 4626g. The strips are spaced apart sufficiently so that the strips overlap to define an overlap region 4660. The strips are stacked in a square pattern, with the end of each strip at an angle to the adjacent end of another strip. Thus, cluster 4624a is at the end of a strip. Each strip is preferably made from a large laminate. Extending continuously across the composite component 4600 to be cut or otherwise machined. The strips may have the same or different lengths and widths, although the strips are long enough to accommodate The length and width can vary depending on the desired overall shape of the composite component 4600. can be done.

[0287] The strips 4626a-4626g may be of equal length, and the cluster 462 4a may be positioned so that the geometric center point 4662 corresponds to the center of each strip. In some embodiments, the first three strips 4626a-4626c are The strip may have a width W1 that is greater than the width W2 of the strips 56d to 56g. The horizontal edge of strip 4626b and the adjacent edges of strips 4626a and 4626c The angle α between the edge of strip 4626b and the edges of strips 4626d and 4626g and the angle μ between the edge of strip 4626b and the nearest edge of strip 46 26e and 4626f define an angle θ between the nearest edges of the two. The width W1 can be about 20 mm, and the width W2 can be about 15 mm, The angle α can be about 24 degrees, the angle μ can be about 54 degrees, and the angle θ can be , can be about 78 degrees.

[0288] Referring again to FIG. 50, each of the clusters 4624a to 4624g is preferably a class The ends of each strip in the cluster must be aligned with the ends of the strips in the adjacent cluster. To avoid this, the clusters are rotated slightly or offset at an angle to adjacent clusters. In this way, the clusters are distributed in the peripheral region 4608 of the composite component 4600. The laminate 4620 is arranged relative to one another to provide a substantially uniform thickness. In some embodiments, the first cluster 4624a has an orientation of -18 degrees. This is because the "upper" edge of the second strip 4626b may be aligned with the adjacent unit group. This means that the 4622c extends at an angle of -18 degrees relative to the "upper" horizontal edge of the loop. The next consecutive cluster 4624b has an orientation of 0 degrees, which corresponds to the second strip. 4626b is parallel to the "upper" horizontal edge of the adjacent unit group 4622d. The next consecutive cluster 4624c has an orientation of +18 degrees, which means The “lower” edge of each second strip 4626b of cluster 4624c is aligned with the adjacent It is meant to extend at a +18 degree angle relative to the "lower" edge of knit group 4622e. Clusters 4624d, 4624e, 4624f, and 4624g are 0 degrees, - They may have orientations of 18 degrees, 0 degrees, and +18 degrees, respectively.

[0289] When laminated into the laminate 4620, the overlapping regions 4660 of the clusters form composite components. The thickness of the laminate 4620 is adjusted to increase the thickness of the central region 4606 of the laminate 4600. The "spokes" (strips 4626a to 46256g) are arranged in a "fan-shaped" pattern. Or, within each cluster, the spokes in the adjacent clusters are aligned at an angle. Prior to curing / molding, the laminate 4620 is placed in a flat position. , i.e., composite component 4620 does not have a generally convex shape. 600. Therefore, in the profile, the laminate The rear surface of 4620 has a central region of increased thickness and a substantially uniform In some embodiments, the thickness of the laminate is gradually tapered to a relatively thicker peripheral region. The layer of material 4620 is approximately 5 mm thick in the center of the central region 4606 and approximately 5 mm thick in the peripheral region 4608. The thickness of the strip is about 3 mm. and / or clusters may be used to increase the thickness of the laminate 4620 in the central and / or peripheral regions. The thickness can be changed.

[0290] According to one particular approach, to form a laminate 4620, panels 462 are 2a-4622k are the individual pre-cut prepreg plies 4628a-4628k of each panel After the panel is formed, the laminate 46 20, a second panel 4622b is laminated on top of the first panel 4622a, and then The first cluster 4624a is individually attached to the top of the second panel 4622b in the manner previously described. The insulating film 4626 is constructed by laminating and forming the strips 4626a to 4626g. Next, the remaining panels 4622c to 4622k and clusters 4624b to 4624g 50, one ply 4652 is subsequently added to the laminate 4620. The fiberglass plies 4650 / 4654 are then attached to the front and rear of the laminate 4620. can be added to

[0291] The fully formed laminate 4620 is then spun to remove any air trapped between the plies and / or It may also be subjected to a "debulking" or compression process (e.g., using a vacuum table) to reduce The laminate 4620 is then applied to provide the desired bulge and roll of the face insert. Alternatively, any of the face inserts may be cured in a mold formed to The desired bulge and roll are formed during one or more reduction or compression steps that are performed prior to curing. To form the bulge or roll, a debulking process may be performed to obtain the final desired volume. This can be done on a die panel with rivets and rolls. In either case, after curing, The molded laminate 4620 is then removed from the mold to form the composite component 4600. The material is machined into a

[0292] In some embodiments, the face insert 4510 is embedded in a matrix material. The composite material may comprise one or more layers / plies including a metal coated fiber. In some embodiments, the face insert 4510 is embedded in a matrix material. It consists of a composite material containing one or more layers / plies, including colored coated fibers. In some embodiments, the colored coating on the fiber is a metallic colored coating. In some embodiments, the fibers are carbon fibers, glass fibers, or polymer-based fibers. Fibers (e.g., aramid fibers such as Kevlar® fibers, or Mylar® fibers) In embodiments that include colored coated fibers, the fibers may be polyester fibers, such as polyester fibers. In some embodiments, the colored coating may be a different color than the color of the fiber itself. The colored / metallic coated fibers are unidirectional fibers embedded in a matrix material. In some embodiments, the colored / metal coated fibers are woven in a pattern. It may be a fiber and may be embedded in a matrix material. The colored / metallic fibers are woven in a pattern, even if they are not embedded in a matrix material. Optionally, it may be bonded (eg, adhered) to other layers in the layered structure.

[0293] Using the colored coated fibers and methods discussed herein, customized Golf clubs can be manufactured based on consumer preferences. For example, The head can be fitted with a customized crown insert, one or more customized saw blades, The present invention may be configured with a custom face insert, a custom face insert, and / or a customized face insert. As another example, golf club shafts can be customized based on consumer preferences. When customizing a club head or club shaft, Visual features of the golf club head or shaft that may be obtained include alignment features, logos, branding, and the like. Customers may provide their own brand name, product name, and aesthetic pattern. The visual characteristics of a visual element that may be scaled include the color(s) of the visual element, its position, and These include, but are not limited to, size.

[0294] In some embodiments, a consumer creates or selects a customized golf club. In some embodiments, the user may visit a website to The web server may include a "login" mechanism. It may be possible to associate a particular session at a site with a particular consumer. That is, the login mechanism allows consumers to log in to the website for the duration of their session. In some embodiments, the server may then associate the information with the consumer during subsequent sessions on the website. To associate information obtained from a particular consumer during a session and to The data stored in the database can be associated with the consumer's account. Data may include previous builds, established measurements, and personal information (e.g. These include, but are not limited to, height, gender, and handedness. In an embodiment, the login mechanism allows the consumer to enter a name and password and stores this information in In some embodiments, the website may be prompted to submit the request to a server. gives consumers the option to create a new account or proceed as a "guest" may be provided.

[0295] To customize products such as golf club heads, consumers can You can activate the build command button by pressing the After activation, the server can then customize the consumer's computing device. To provide a web page that includes various command buttons corresponding to various products that can be used. Then, in response to activation of one of these command buttons, the server Search the database for all image / link combinations that correspond to the selected product. (for example, using Java Server Pages technology). If these image / link combinations are identified, the server Display some or all of the combination on a web page.

[0296] Image / link combinations can provide a variety of information to consumers. For example, The combination of the links allows the user to enter the product name, product image, and price to custom manufacture the product. Consumers may provide a web page to review various custom manufactured products. It can be used.

[0297] After a consumer selects a product to be custom manufactured (e.g., a club head), the build process begins. The build process page may display a build process page that requests selection information or characteristics from the consumer. and an image component for receiving the information and thereafter displaying an image based on the information. For example, an image / link combination that allows consumers to select to customise a product. If matching is activated, the server provides this information to the image component, which then The image component creates or retrieves an image corresponding to the selected product. The image is then In response to a consumer's activation of an image / link combination to select a product, The content is inserted into the version of the web page delivered to the consumer. The components may be implemented using, for example, Java script page technology or other techniques known in the art. Other similar techniques known in the art may be used to operate.

[0298] A build process page may contain one or more steps or features. The steps or features correspond to attributes or characteristics of the item that can be specified by the consumer. For example, a step or feature may be the basis for a custom manufactured product. It may be for specifying the color and / or the main accent color of the product being customized. Based on the product selected by the consumer, steps or features may be tailored to suit that particular product. The user may generate or retrieve images showing base colors or color combinations available for the product. This image is also displayed on a web page delivered to the consumer in response to the consumer's selection of a product. Inserted into the version.

[0299] Various steps or features that may be included on a web page include: Design elements for specifying hands, golf club names, logos, or slogans A component for specifying the in, a component for specifying the text to be displayed on the golf club A component for specifying a pattern (e.g., a weave pattern) on a golf club. , components for specifying the design of alignment features for golf clubs, putters A component for selecting the location of a logo, slogan, text, or alignment feature , to select the size of the pattern, logo, slogan, text, or alignment features Select the color of the components, patterns, logos, slogans, text, or alignment features. Examples of steps or features include, but are not limited to, components for selecting a step or feature. Each time a consumer makes a selection via the element, the web page displays a new page showing the customized product. It may be updated to include image files.

[0300] A consumer can customize all aspects of a product (e.g., a golf club head) Upon specifying a feature, the consumer may click on a link labeled, for example, "Review" or "Verification." You can review the features you have selected by activating this. When the link is activated, the server sends a confirmation web page to the consumer's computer. If the consumer is satisfied with his / her choice and decides to purchase the product, the consumer You can activate the link to add this build to your shopping cart. In response, the server receives an image of the customized product and, if an item is purchased, The consumer's computer may be provided with a web page containing a message informing the consumer when the Finally, the web page may provide the consumer with a customized The customer may be provided with the option to activate a link to purchase the item.

[0301] FIG. 55 illustrates an embodiment or a portion thereof that may be implemented as computer readable code. 5 illustrates an exemplary computer system 5500. Customizing components to consumer preferences means customizing hardware, software, and firmware, a tangible computer readable medium having instructions stored thereon, or The computer system 5500 may be implemented using one or more of these combinations. The present invention may be implemented in any of the above computer systems or other processing systems.

[0302] When programmable logic is used, such logic may be implemented on a commercially available processing platform. The disclosed embodiment may be implemented on a home or special purpose device. Embodiments of the subject matter include multi-core processor systems, minicomputers, and mainframe computers, distributed functions and linked or clustered computers computers, as well as pervasive or small computers that can be embedded in virtually any device It will be appreciated that the present invention may be implemented using a variety of computer system configurations, including a Cut.

[0303] For example, at least one processor device and memory may be configured to implement the embodiments described above. A processor device may be a single processor, multiple processors, or a combination of processors. A processor device may be one or more processors, a processor, a processor processor, or a combination of these. It may have a "core".

[0304] Various embodiments of the present invention are implemented in conjunction with the exemplary computer system 5500. After reading this description, you may also use other computer systems and / or It will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art how to implement one or more of the present inventions using the data architecture. Although the operations may be described as continuous processes, some of the operations may in fact be continuous. The programs may be executed simultaneously and / or in a distributed environment, and may be implemented in a single or multiple processes. A program stored locally or remotely for access by a processor machine. In addition, in some embodiments, the sequence of operations may be different from that disclosed. may be rearranged without departing from the spirit of the subject matter contained therein.

[0305] The processor device 5504 may be a special purpose processor device or a general purpose processor device. As will be appreciated by those skilled in the relevant art, the processor device 55 may be 04 is a single processor in a multi-core / multi-processor system. Often such systems operate independently or in clusters or server farms. The processor device 550 operates in a cluster of computer devices that operate in parallel. 4 is a communication infrastructure 5506, such as a bus, a message queue, a network The network can be connected to a network or a multi-core message passing scheme.

[0306] The computer system 5500 also includes a main memory 5508, e.g., The secondary memory 5510 may also include a secondary memory 551. 0 may be, for example, a hard disk drive 5512 or a removable storage drive 551 4. The removable storage drive 5514 may include a floppy disk drives, magnetic tape drives, optical disk drives, flash memory, universal Removable storage drives include USB drives. The disk 5514 reads from the removable storage device 5518 and / or The data is written to a removable storage unit 5518. The removable storage unit 5518 may include: Examples include floppy disks, magnetic tapes, and optical disks, which are removable. The data is read from and written to by the readable storage drive 5514. As will be appreciated, the removable storage unit 5518 may include computer software and and / or a computer usable storage medium storing data.

[0307] The computer system 5500 (optionally) may also include a graphics processing unit 5530 for display. traffic, text, and other data from the communication intrastructure 5506 (or , from a frame buffer (not shown) The display interface 5502 (which may include input and output devices) is included.

[0308] In an alternative implementation, the secondary memory 5510 may include computer programs or other instructions. Other similar means by which instructions can be loaded into the computer system 5500 may be used. Such means include, for example, a removable storage unit 5522 and an interface. Examples of such means include software and devices. The data can be transferred from the removable storage unit 5522 to the computer system 5500. Program cartridges and cartridge interfaces (e.g., video game devices) removable memory chips (such as those found in M) and associated sockets, as well as other removable storage units 5522 and interfaces. Examples of such a material include the 5520.

[0309] The computer system 5500 may also include a communication interface 5524. The communications interface 5524 communicates the software and data with the computer system 5 500 and an external device. 24 includes modems, network interfaces (e.g., Ethernet (registered trademark) Examples of such devices include a memory card, a communication port, a PCMCIA slot, and a card. The software and data transmitted via the communication interface 5524 may be transmitted in the form of a signal. The signal may be in the form of an electronic, electromagnetic, optical, or communication interface. There may be other signals receivable by the interface 5524. These signals include The signal may be provided to the communication interface 5524 via a path 5526. 526 refers to the wires or cables that carry signals, such as fiber optics, telephone lines, cellular telephone links, etc. The communication may be implemented using a network, RF link, or other communications channel.

[0310] In this document, the term "computer program medium" or "computer usable medium" refers to The term "body" generally refers to a removable storage unit 5518, a removable storage unit 5522, and a hard disk or other medium attached to the hard disk drive 5512 Computer program medium and computer usable medium can refer to memory such as main memory 5508 and secondary memory 5510, for example. In this case, the memory may be a memory semiconductor (for example, a DRAM, etc.).

[0311] Computer programs (also called computer control logic) are stored in main memory. 5508 and / or secondary memory 5510. The computer program may also include Such a computer program may be received via the communication interface 5524. The program, when executed, causes the computer system 5500 to implement the implementations discussed herein. In particular, a computer program, when executed, enables a program to be executed. The processor device 5504 is capable of performing the processing of the embodiments discussed herein. Thus, such a computer program may be implemented in the computer system 550. 0 controller. When an embodiment is implemented using software, The software is stored in a computer program product and is removable from a storage drive 551. 4, interface 5520, and hard disk drive 5512, or communication interface The program may be loaded into the computer system 5500 using the interface 5524.

[0312] The present invention also relates to software stored on any computer usable medium. The present invention also includes computer program products that include such software. When executed on one or more data processing devices, The embodiments of the present invention may be implemented in any computer-implemented manner. Examples of computer usable or readable media include: The primary storage device (e.g., any type of random access memory), the secondary storage device Devices (e.g. hard drives, floppy disks, CD ROMs, ZIP disks, Tape, magnetic and optical storage devices, MEMS, nanotechnology storage devices, etc. ), but are not limited to these.

[0313] Throughout this specification, references to "one embodiment," "an embodiment," or similar terms may be used interchangeably herein. A particular feature, structure, or characteristic described with respect to an embodiment may be incorporated into at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Throughout this specification, the terms "in one embodiment," " All occurrences of the phrase "in an embodiment" and similar words are intended to refer to the same embodiment. Similarly, use of the term "implementation" is intended to be consistent with the present disclosure. Implementations having particular features, structures, or characteristics described with respect to one or more embodiments of Implied but lacking an explicit relationship to indicate in any way, an implementation may include one or more implementations. It may also be related to the form.

[0314] In the above description, certain terms, such as "up," "down," "above "upper", "lower", "horizontal", "vertical", "left", "right", "top "over," "under," etc. may also be used. These terms shall apply where appropriate. In some cases, it is used to provide some clarity of explanation when dealing with relative relationships. However, these terms are not intended to imply absolute relationships, positions, and / or orientations. For example, the "up" side of an object may not be simply the "up" side of the object as it is turned upside down. It can be purely the "bottom" surface. Nevertheless, the object is still the same object. Furthermore, The terms "including," "comprising," and "having" and variations thereof, unless otherwise specified, are meant to include, but are not limited to, The listing of possible items does not imply that any or all of the items are mutually exclusive, unless otherwise specified. and / or are mutually inclusive. The terms "an" and "the" also mean "one or more" unless otherwise specified. Additionally, the term "plurality" may be defined as "at least two." Herein, the term "about" may be defined to mean within + / - 5% of a given value.

[0315] In addition, examples herein of one component being "linked" to another component include directly A direct connection may include a direct or indirect connection. A direct connection is when one component is connected to another component. An indirect connection can be defined as having some contact with another component. Two elements that are not in contact but have one or more additional elements between the interlocking elements Further, as used herein, the term "connection" refers to the linking of one component to another. Attaching to the component may include direct attaching and indirect attaching. Additionally, as used herein, "adjacent" does not necessarily refer to contacting. For example, one component may be adjacent to another component without touching the other component. do.

[0316] As used herein, when used in reference to a list of items, "at least one of The phrase "one" means that one or more of the listed items may be used in different combinations. This means that only one of the items in the list may be required. In other words, "at least one of" may be a specific object, item, or category. Any combination of items or numbers from the list may be used, but not limited to the items listed. Not all items in the section are required. For example, "Item A, Item B, and Item C" "At least one of items A and C" means item A; item A and item B; item B; item A, item B and item C; or items B and C. In some cases, "item A" may mean "item B" and "item C". "At least one of item A, item B, and item C" means, for example, two items A, one item B, and 10 items C; 4 items B and 7 items C; or some other suitable set. It may mean, but is not limited to, a combination of these.

[0317] Unless otherwise specified, the terms "first", "second", and the like are used herein simply as labels. are used as terms that impose order, position, or hierarchy on the items to which they refer. Further, for example, a reference to a "second" item is, for example, "First" or lower numbered item and / or, for example, "Third" or higher numbered item It does not require or preclude the presence of any of the above numbered items.

[0318] As used herein, a system that is "configured" to perform a particular function; A device, structure, article, element, component, or hardware performs a particular function after further modification. Able to perform this specific function without any changes other than the ability to perform it. That is, they are intended to be "configured" to perform a particular function. A system, device, structure, article, element, component, or hardware performs a specific function. Specifically selected, created, implemented, utilized, programmed, and / or As used herein, "configured to" includes further modifications. A system, apparatus, structure, article, element, component, or hardware that performs a specific function without A system, device, structure, article, element, component, or hardware that enables For the purposes of this disclosure, "configured" to perform a particular function refers to an existing feature of the software. Any system, apparatus, structure, article, element, component, or hardware described as "having Additionally or alternatively, a function may be "adapted" and / or "operated" to perform that function. It may be written as "to

[0319] The subject matter may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. The described embodiments are considered in all respects only as illustrative and not restrictive. All changes that come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are to be considered. will be included within the scope.

[0320] The "Description of the Invention" section is not included in the "Summary" and "Abstract" sections. The section is intended to be used to interpret the claims. It should be understood that the Summary and Abstract sections are provided as a set forth in the present application. One or more, but not all, exemplary embodiments of the present invention may be depicted as being achieved. is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention or the appended claims in any manner. There is none.

[0321] The present invention uses functional building blocks that illustrate the implementation of specific functions and their relationships. , have been described above. The boundaries of these functional building blocks are not intended to be limiting in any way for the purposes of this description. As long as the specific functions and relationships between them are properly performed, It is possible to define the boundaries of substitution.

[0322] The foregoing description of specific embodiments makes the general nature of the invention fully apparent and A person skilled in the art can apply his or her knowledge to identify the present invention without undue trial and error. Such specific embodiments may be readily adapted for a variety of uses without departing from the general concept of the present invention. Such adaptations and modifications are therefore within the scope of the present invention. The meaning and scope of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments are based on the teaching and guidance presented herein. It is intended that the phraseology or terminology used herein be consistent with the terminology or terminology used herein. For illustrative purposes, the law is intended to be interpreted by one of ordinary skill in the art in light of the teachings and guidance herein. It should be understood that this is not intended to be limiting.

[0323] The breadth and scope of the present invention should not be limited by any of the above-described exemplary embodiments. The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned technical fields, but should be defined only in accordance with the following claims and their equivalents. It is.

Claims

1. A golf club having a golf club head including a crown, a sole, and a club face, The crown is a first inner composite layer; a first outer composite layer disposed over the first inner composite layer and including colored fibers embedded in a matrix material, the colored fibers of the first outer composite layer including colored coated or dyed fibers; The club face is a second inner composite layer; and a second outer composite layer disposed over the second inner composite layer and including colored fibers embedded in a matrix material, the colored fibers of the second outer composite layer including colored coated or dyed fibers; 11. A golf club according to claim 10, wherein the colored fibers of the first outer composite layer include a first color and the colored fibers of the second outer composite layer include a second color different from the first color.

2. the first color is selected from the group including red, crimson, maroon, magenta, pink, orange, yellow, gold, chartreuse, green, blue, navy, aqua, teal, cerulean, indigo, violet, purple, brown, black, gray, white, beige, taupe, metallic red, metallic pink, metallic orange, metallic yellow, metallic gold, metallic green, metallic blue, metallic teal, metallic purple, metallic brown, metallic black, metallic gray, or metallic white; 2. The golf club of claim 1, wherein the second color is selected from the group including red, crimson, maroon, magenta, pink, orange, yellow, gold, chartreuse, green, blue, navy, aqua, teal, cerulean, indigo, violet, purple, brown, black, gray, white, beige, taupe, metallic red, metallic pink, metallic orange, metallic yellow, metallic gold, metallic green, metallic blue, metallic teal, metallic purple, metallic brown, metallic black, metallic gray, or metallic white.

3. the first inner composite layer comprises a plurality of unidirectional fiber composite plies; The golf club of claim 1 , wherein the second inner composite layer comprises a plurality of unidirectional fiber composite plies.

4. 2. The golf club of claim 1, wherein the first outer composite layer comprises a woven composite layer and the colored fibers of the first outer composite layer comprise woven colored fibers.

5. The golf club of claim 4 , wherein the woven composite layer includes woven colored fibers and woven metallic fibers.

6. The golf club of claim 1 , wherein an outer boundary of the crown terminates where a surface of the crown transitions into the club face.

7. The golf club of claim 6 , wherein the first layered composite structure defines at least a portion of the outer boundary of the crown.

8. 2. The golf club of claim 1, wherein the colored fibers of the first outer composite layer include a core fiber and a colored metallic coating layer coated on the core fiber.

9. 2. The golf club of claim 1, wherein the colored fibers of the second outer composite layer include a core fiber and a colored metallic coating layer coated on the core fiber.

10. The golf club of claim 1 , wherein the crown includes a crown insert comprising the first layered composite structure.

11. The golf club of claim 1 , wherein the club face includes a face insert that comprises the second layered composite structure.

12. The sole is a third inner composite layer; and 2. The golf club of claim 1, further comprising a third layered composite structure comprising: a third outer composite layer disposed over the third inner composite layer and including colored fibers embedded in a matrix material, the colored fibers of the third outer composite layer including colored coated or dyed fibers.

13. The second outer composite layer has a thickness of 50 g / m ２ to 650 g / m ２ 2. The golf club of claim 1, comprising a fiber weight per unit area in the range of

14. The golf club of claim 1 , wherein the colored fibers of the second outer composite layer include at least one of carbon fibers, glass fibers, and polymeric fibers.

15. a hosel portion having a sleeve configured to be attached to a golf club shaft; The golf club of claim 1 , wherein the sleeve is configured to be positioned to adjust a loft angle, a lie angle, or a face angle of the golf club head.

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