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CN101495197B
CN101495197B CN2007800276556A CN200780027655A CN101495197B CN 101495197 B CN101495197 B CN 101495197B CN 2007800276556 A CN2007800276556 A CN 2007800276556A CN 200780027655 A CN200780027655 A CN 200780027655A CN 101495197 B CN101495197 B CN 101495197B
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Abstract

A wood-type golf club and/or golf club head includes a club head body having a breadth dimension to length dimension ratio of at least 0.9, an optional club head volume of at least 450 cubic centimeters, and an overall diagonal dimension of at least 75% of a theoretical maximum diagonal dimension (the overall diagonal dimension and the theoretical maximum diagonal dimension being measured along a diagonal of a bounding box enclosing the club head body and the bounding box being defined by the length dimension and the breadth dimension). In certain instances, the total diagonal dimension may be at least 80%, at least 85%, or even at least 90% of the theoretical maximum diagonal dimension. Additionally or alternatively, if desired, at least one horizontal cross-section of the club head body may encompass or enclose an area of at least 0.8 xBL, at least 0.85 xBL, at least 0.9 xBL, or even at least 0.95 xBL.

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高尔夫球杆和高尔夫球杆头Golf clubs and golf club heads

技术领域technical field

本发明一般地涉及高尔夫球杆和高尔夫球杆头，包括“木型”高尔夫球杆和高尔夫球杆头，例如用于长打杆(driver)，球道木杆(fairway woods)，“木型”混合或多功能杆，等等。The present invention relates generally to golf clubs and golf club heads, including "wood type" golf clubs and golf club heads, such as for drivers, fairway woods, "wood type" Hybrid or multipurpose rods, and more.

背景技术Background technique

高尔夫为大量的玩家所喜爱，包括具有不同性别、截然不同的年龄和/或不同技术水平的玩家。在体育世界里高尔夫某种程度上是独一无二的，它可以使不同集合的玩家在高尔夫活动中一起玩，甚至可以彼此竞赛(例如，使用让分，不同的发球区，分组形式等等)，并仍能享受高尔夫活动或比赛。这些事实，以及在电视中不断增加的高尔夫节目(例如，高尔夫联赛、高尔夫新闻、高尔夫历史和/或其他高尔夫节目)和著名高尔夫超级明星的出现，至少部分地使得近年来在美国和世界各地的高尔夫人口都更加普及。参与这个游戏的个体数量以及高尔夫球场的数量在近年来稳定地增加。Golf is enjoyed by a wide variety of players, including players of different genders, vastly different ages, and/or skill levels. Golf is somewhat unique in the sporting world in that it allows different sets of players to play together, or even compete against each other (e.g., using handicaps, different tees, group formats, etc.), in a golf event, and Still be able to enjoy a golf event or game. These facts, as well as the increasing golf programming (for example, golf leagues, golf news, golf history and/or other golf programs) and the appearance of famous golf superstars on television, have made the popularity of golf in the United States and around the world in recent years at least in part. Golf population is more popular. The number of individuals playing the game, as well as the number of golf courses, has steadily increased in recent years.

所有技术水平的高尔夫爱好者都期望提高他们的水平，降低高尔夫杆数，以及达到下一个技术“水平”。所有类型的高尔夫装备制造者都为此做出了努力，近年来，高尔夫设备得到了显著改变和发展。例如，现在可以获得很大范围的各种不同的高尔夫球，包括设计为用来针对特定的挥杆速度和/或其他玩家特征或偏爱的球，例如设计为可以飞得更远和/或更直的球；提供更高或更平的轨迹的球；设计为提供更易旋转、易控制和/或更好的球感(尤其是在草地附近)；设计为用于较快或较慢的挥杆速度的球；等等。还可以从商场获得挥杆和/或教学辅助的主机，其可有助于降低高尔夫杆数。Golfers of all skill levels look to improve their game, lower their golf scores, and reach the next skill "level." Manufacturers of all types of golf equipment have made an effort to do so, and golf equipment has changed and evolved significantly in recent years. For example, a wide range of different golf balls are now available, including balls designed to target specific swing speeds and/or other player characteristics or preferences, such as being designed to fly farther and/or A straight ball; a ball that offers a higher or flatter trajectory; designed to provide more spin, control, and/or better ball feel (especially near grass); designed for a faster or slower swing the ball at rod speed; and so on. A host of swing and/or instructional aids are also available from stores that can help lower golf scores.

作为在活动中使得高尔夫球运动的专用设备，近年来，高尔夫球杆也成为大量技术研究和改进的对象。例如，近年来，在市场中可以看到对推杆设计、高尔夫球杆头设计、杆身以及握把设计的显著变化和改进。此外，其他的技术发展致力于更好的将各种元件和/或高尔夫球杆的特性以及高尔夫球的特性与特定使用者的挥杆特征或特性相匹配(例如，球杆装配技术(club fitting technology)、球发射角度测量技术、球旋转速度，等等)。As a special equipment for making golf play in activities, golf clubs have also become the object of a lot of technical research and improvement in recent years. For example, in recent years, the market has seen dramatic changes and improvements in putter design, golf club head design, shaft, and grip design. Additionally, other technological developments have been devoted to better matching the various components and/or characteristics of golf clubs and golf balls to a particular user's swing characteristics or characteristics (e.g., club fitting techniques). technology), ball launch angle measurement technology, ball spin speed, etc.).

尽管技术有所发展，“木型”高尔夫球杆，尤其是长打杆，某些玩家很难一直很好地击球。因此，在高尔夫界非常期望能有其他技术、改进可以改善玩家使高尔夫球升空、增加距离、方向和/或控制的能力；和/或除此以外改善木型高尔夫球杆的可玩性，尤其是长打杆。Despite advances in technology, "wood" golf clubs, especially drivers, have been difficult for some players to consistently hit the ball well. Accordingly, it is highly desirable in the golf community to have other technologies, improvements that improve a player's ability to lift a golf ball into the air, increase distance, direction, and/or control; and/or otherwise improve the playability of wood-type golf clubs, Especially the driver.

发明内容Contents of the invention

下面将展示本发明的各方面的综述，以便于提供对本发明及其各方面的基本理解。总体上，本发明的一些示例方面涉及木型高尔夫球杆和/或高尔夫球杆头(譬如长打杆或球道木杆，“木型”多功能活混合杆，和/或类似物)，其包括球杆头主体，其在高度上的至少一部分处具有相对方形或矩形截面外观和/或形状。这样的球杆头允许球杆设计者将配重超总球杆头结构的后方，外部和/或下方设置，由此增大球杆头的转动惯量(即抗扭性，尤其是绕着垂直或z轴(例如Izz))。A summary of various aspects of the invention is presented below in order to provide a basic understanding of the invention and its aspects. In general, some example aspects of this invention relate to wood-type golf clubs and/or golf club heads (such as drivers or fairway woods, "wood-type" multipurpose active hybrids, and/or the like) that Included is a club head body having a relatively square or rectangular cross-sectional appearance and/or shape at at least a portion of its height. Such a club head allows the club designer to place weight beyond the rear, outside and/or below the overall club head structure, thereby increasing the club head's moment of inertia (ie, torsional resistance, especially around vertical or the z axis (e.g. Izz)).

更具体地说，根据本发明的一些实例的高尔夫球杆头和高尔夫球杆包括球杆头主体结构，其具有球杆头长度(沿跟部到趾部方向的尺寸“L”)和球杆头宽度(沿前到后方向的尺寸“B”)，其中球杆头主体的所述宽度尺寸与长度尺寸的比(“B/L”比)为至少0.9，可选的球杆头的体积为至少450立方厘米，且具有至少一个总对角线尺寸为理论最大对角线尺寸的至少75％或至少0.75×(B2+L2)1/2(总对角线尺寸和理论最大对角线尺寸通过沿着包围球杆头主体的边界盒的对角线测量而得到并且该边界盒由总长度尺寸和总宽度尺寸所限定)。在某些更具体的实施例中，总对角线尺寸可以是理论最大对角线尺寸的至少80％、至少85％、至少90％或甚至至少95％(例如至少0.8×(B2+L2)1/2、至少0.85×(B2+L2)1/2、至少0.9×(B2+L2)1/2或至少0.95×(B2+L2)1/2)。More specifically, golf club heads and golf clubs according to some examples of this invention include a club head body structure having a club head length (dimension "L" along the heel-to-toe direction) and a club head head width (dimension "B" in the front-to-rear direction), wherein the ratio of said width dimension to the length dimension of the club head body ("B/L" ratio) is at least 0.9, the volume of an optional club head is at least 450 cubic centimeters and has at least one total diagonal dimension of at least 75% of the theoretical maximum diagonal dimension or at least 0.75×(B 2 +L 2 ) 1/2 (total diagonal dimension and theoretical maximum diagonal dimension The diagonal dimension is obtained by measuring along the diagonal of the bounding box surrounding the club head body and defined by the overall length dimension and the overall width dimension). In some more specific embodiments, the total diagonal size may be at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 90%, or even at least 95% of the theoretical maximum diagonal size (e.g., at least 0.8×(B 2 +L 2 ) 1/2 , at least 0.85×(B 2 +L 2 ) 1/2 , at least 0.9×(B 2 +L 2 ) 1/2 , or at least 0.95×(B 2 +L 2 ) 1/2 ).

此外，或者替代地，如果期望，根据本发明的至少一些实例的高尔夫球杆头和高尔夫球杆结构可以包括至少一个这样的水平横截面，该水平横截面包围或围住至少0.8×BL的面积，且在某些实施例中至少0.85×BL，至少0.9×BL，或甚至至少0.95×BL。Additionally, or alternatively, if desired, golf club heads and golf club structures according to at least some examples of this invention may include at least one horizontal cross-section enclosing or enclosing an area of at least 0.8×BL , and in certain embodiments at least 0.85×BL, at least 0.9×BL, or even at least 0.95×BL.

根据本发明的至少一些实例的高尔夫球杆头(例如具有至少一些上述特性)可以进一步包括一个或多个配重部分或部件，其整体地形成在球杆头主 体中和/或与球杆头主体配合(例如位于或接近球杆头主体的后部，可选地朝球杆头的后根部和/或后趾部部分，和/或朝球杆头的后底部部分)。根据本发明的高尔夫球杆头还可以结合到高尔夫球杆结构中，例如通过将杆身安装到球杆头主体和/或将握把或把手部件安装到杆身。Golf club heads according to at least some examples of this invention (e.g., having at least some of the characteristics described above) may further include one or more weighted portions or components integrally formed in the club head body and/or with the club head The head body fits (eg, at or near the rear of the club head body, optionally toward the rear heel and/or rear toe portion of the club head, and/or toward the rear sole portion of the club head). Golf club heads according to this invention may also be incorporated into golf club structure, such as by mounting the shaft to the club head body and/or attaching a grip or grip component to the shaft.

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通过参考随后详细地描述并考虑附图将会对本发明及其某些优点产生更加完整地理解，其中：A more complete understanding of the invention and some of its advantages will be derived by reference to the ensuing detailed description and consideration of the accompanying drawings, in which:

图1A到1D示出了根据本发明的示例高尔夫球杆和高尔夫球杆头；1A to 1D illustrate example golf clubs and golf club heads according to this invention;

图1E示出了根据本发明的至少一些实例的球杆头的对角尺寸和/或截面面积特征；以及FIG. 1E illustrates the diagonal dimensions and/or cross-sectional area characteristics of club heads according to at least some examples of this invention; and

图2A到2C示出了根据本发明的至少一些实例的配重球杆头结构的实例。2A-2C illustrate examples of weighted club head structures according to at least some examples of this invention.

读者应该理解附图并不必须是按比例绘制的。Readers should understand that the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale.

具体实施方式Detailed ways

在随后对根据本发明的各种实例结构的描述中，将对形成描述的一部分的附图进行参考，在附图中示例性地示出了根据本发明的各种示例高尔夫球杆头和高尔夫球杆结构。在随后的描述中提供了某些尺寸和特征以及尺寸和特征的范围，这些都与图1A到2C所示的示例高尔夫球杆头结构有关。然而，本领域的技术人员应该理解这些附图、随后描述尺度和特性以及尺度和特性的范围示出了根据本发明的至少一些实例的可以被使用或展示的示例高尔夫球杆和高尔夫球杆头结构和特性。实际的球杆头的尺寸和/或特性可以具有较大的变化并且仍然落入由所附权利要求限定的本发明的范围中。此外，还应该理解可以使用部件和结构的其它的特定布置，以及可以对结构和功能进行修改而不背离本发明的范围。此外，尽管在本说明书中术语“顶部”“底部”“前”“后”“后部”“侧部”“下面”“顶上”等被用于描述本发明的各种示例特征和元件，这些术语在文中仅仅是为了方便起见而使用，例如基于图中所示出的示例朝向和/或通常使用中的朝向。在本说明书中没有任何内容构成需要特定的三维尺度或空间取向才能落入本发明的范围。In the ensuing description of various example structures according to this invention, reference will be made to the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof, and in which are shown by way of example various example golf club heads and golf balls according to this invention. Club construction. Certain dimensions and features, and ranges of dimensions and features, are provided in the ensuing description that relate to the example golf club head structures shown in FIGS. 1A through 2C . However, those skilled in the art should appreciate that these drawings, the dimensions and characteristics described thereafter, and the ranges of dimensions and characteristics, illustrate example golf clubs and golf club heads that may be used or displayed in accordance with at least some examples of this invention. structure and properties. The dimensions and/or characteristics of the actual club head may vary widely and still fall within the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. In addition, it is to be understood that other specific arrangements of components and structures may be utilized and that structural and functional modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Furthermore, although the terms "top", "bottom", "front", "rear", "rear", "side", "below", "top", etc. are used in this specification to describe various exemplary features and elements of the present invention, These terms are used herein for convenience only, eg, based on the example orientations shown in the figures and/or the orientations in typical use. Nothing in this specification requires a particular three-dimensional dimension or spatial orientation to fall within the scope of this invention.

A.对于根据本发明的高尔夫球杆和高尔夫球杆头的综述A. Overview of Golf Clubs and Golf Club Heads According to the Invention

总体上，如上所述，本发明的各方面涉及木型高尔夫球杆头、高尔夫球杆等等(譬如长打杆或球道木杆，“木型”多功能或混合球杆和/或其他类似物)。根据本发明的至少一些实例的高尔夫球杆和高尔夫球杆头涉及球杆头的一般的“方的”或矩形设计。在根据本发明的至少一些实例结构中，高尔夫球杆头可以为一定程度上的方形或矩形以便于允许球杆设计者在整个球杆头结构中向后、向外(即向着跟部和/或趾部区域)和/或向下(即向着底部)移动配重(由此移动球杆头的重心)。可选地，球杆头的重心将会定位为距离球杆头面部部件(face member)尽可能地远离和/或靠近球杆头底部，例如为了建立更容易使用的高尔夫球杆结构(例如，更容易使球升空，有助于使得球飞得更远和/或更直，为球杆头提供更高的转动惯量(moment ofinertia)、特别是绕垂直轴(例如Izz)等等)。Generally, as noted above, aspects of this invention relate to wood-type golf club heads, golf clubs, etc. (such as drivers or fairway woods, "wood-type" utility or hybrid clubs, and/or other similar things). Golf clubs and golf club heads according to at least some examples of this invention relate to a generally "square" or rectangular design of the club head. In at least some example structures according to this invention, the golf club head may be somewhat square or rectangular in order to allow the club designer to rearwardly and outwardly (i.e., toward the heel and/or or the toe area) and/or move the weight downward (ie, toward the sole) (thereby moving the center of gravity of the club head). Optionally, the center of gravity of the club head will be positioned as far as possible from the face member of the club head and/or as close to the sole of the club head as possible, for example in order to create an easier-to-use golf club structure (e.g., Easier to get the ball into the air, helps make the ball fly farther and/or straighter, provides a higher moment of inertia (moment of inertia) to the club head, especially around a vertical axis (eg, Izz, etc.).

根据本发明的高尔夫球杆头的更具体的实例包括球杆头主体，具有球杆头长度尺寸(“L”)和球杆头宽度尺寸(“B”)，其中球杆头主体具有至少0.9的宽度尺寸和长度尺寸比，可选地球杆头的体积为至少450立方厘米，且具有至少一个总对角线尺寸，其为理论最大对角线尺寸的至少75％或至少0.75×(B2+L2)1/2(总对角线尺寸和理论最大对角线尺寸通过沿着围住或包围球杆头主体的边界盒(bounding box)的对角线测量而得到并且该边界盒由长度尺寸L和宽度尺寸B所限定)。在某些特定的实施例中，总对角线尺寸可以是理论最大对角线尺寸的至少80％、至少85％、至少90％或甚至至少95％(例如至少0.8×(B2+L2)1/2、至少0.85×(B2+L2)1/2、至少0.9×(B2+L2)1/2或至少0.95×(B2+L2)1/2)。A more specific example of a golf club head according to this invention includes a club head body having a club head length dimension ("L") and a club head width dimension ("B"), wherein the club head body has a The ratio of the width dimension to the length dimension of the optional earth club head has a volume of at least 450 cubic centimeters and has at least one total diagonal dimension that is at least 75% of the theoretical maximum diagonal dimension or at least 0.75×(B 2 +L 2 ) 1/2 (The total and theoretical maximum diagonal dimensions are measured along the diagonal of the bounding box enclosing or enclosing the body of the club head and defined by defined by the length dimension L and the width dimension B). In some particular embodiments, the total diagonal size may be at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 90%, or even at least 95% of the theoretical maximum diagonal size (eg, at least 0.8×(B 2 +L 2 ) 1/2 , at least 0.85×(B 2 +L 2 ) 1/2 , at least 0.9×(B 2 +L 2 ) 1/2 , or at least 0.95×(B 2 +L 2 ) 1/2 ).

此外，或者替代地，如果期望，根据本发明的至少一些实例的高尔夫球杆头和高尔夫球杆结构可以包括至少一个球杆头主体的水平横截面(当高尔夫球杆头处于一般使用的朝向时)，该水平截面包围或围住至少0.8×BL的面积，且在某些实施例中至少0.85×BL，至少0.9×BL，或甚至至少0.95×BL。在至少一些结构中，大部分球杆头的高度(height)将具有上述特征的截面面积(即，总球杆头高度(从底部到冠部)的至少50％将具有这些横截面特性。Additionally, or alternatively, if desired, golf club heads and golf club structures according to at least some examples of this invention may include at least one horizontal cross-section of the club head body (when the golf club head is ), the horizontal section encompasses or encloses an area of at least 0.8×BL, and in certain embodiments at least 0.85×BL, at least 0.9×BL, or even at least 0.95×BL. In at least some structures, a majority of the club head's height will have the characteristic cross-sectional area (ie, at least 50% of the total club head height (from sole to crown) will have these cross-sectional properties.

球杆头主体可以以各种方式由各种材料和部件制成而不会背离本发明，包括以现有技术中公知和使用的常规的方式，常规的材料和部件。在某些特定的实例中，球杆头主体可以由下列材料中的一种或多种制成：金属材料制 成(例如，金属合金，譬如包含钢、钛、镁、铝等)；复合或其它非金属材料(例如，碳纤维复合材料、玄武岩纤维复合材料等等，用于冠部、裙部、底部、主体后部、击球面部等等)；聚合物材料；等等。The club head body may be made of various materials and components in various ways without departing from this invention, including in conventional ways, conventional materials and components as are known and used in the art. In some specific examples, the club head body may be made of one or more of the following materials: a metallic material (e.g., a metal alloy, such as comprising steel, titanium, magnesium, aluminum, etc.); a composite or Other non-metallic materials (eg, carbon fiber composites, basalt fiber composites, etc., for crowns, skirts, soles, body rears, striking faces, etc.); polymeric materials; and the like.

高尔夫球杆头可以进一步包括一个或多个配重部分或部件，整体地形成在球杆头主体中和/或与球杆头主体配合。有利地，根据本发明的至少一些实例，一个或多个配重部分或部件可以位于或接近球杆头主体的后部。如果期望，该一个或多个配重部分或部件可以选择性地从球杆头主体移除，例如用来允许定制、交换、替代和/或量身定做(例如提供偏左球杆、偏右球杆，提供高轨迹偏置球杆，提供低轨迹偏置球杆，提供有助于弥补不期望的飞球或挥杆瑕疵(例如以辅助校正左曲球、右曲球等等，以有助于使球升空，以辅助防止高飞飘球(ballooning ball flights)等等)等等)。The golf club head may further include one or more weighted portions or components integrally formed in and/or engaged with the club head body. Advantageously, according to at least some examples of this invention, one or more weighted portions or components may be located at or near the rear of the club head body. If desired, the one or more weighted portions or components can be selectively removed from the club head body, for example to allow for customization, exchange, substitution and/or tailoring (e.g., to provide a left-biased club, a right-biased club, etc.) Clubs, providing high trajectory offset clubs, providing low trajectory offset clubs, provide To help lift the ball into the air, to assist in preventing ballooning ball flights, etc.) etc.).

本发明的其他方面涉及包括上述各种类型的高尔夫球杆头的高尔夫球杆。这样的高尔夫球杆可以进一步包括与球杆头主体配合的杆身部件(例如，经由外部杆颈(hosel)部件或内部杆颈部件，通过设置在球杆头上的开口，经由粘接、经由机械接头(例如，螺纹、保持元件等等)等等)。根据本发明的一些例子的高尔夫球杆可以进一步包括握把或把手部件，其与杆身部件配合或形成为杆身部件的一部分，以提供供使用者握紧球杆的位置。Other aspects of this invention relate to golf clubs that include the various types of golf club heads described above. Such golf clubs may further include a shaft member mated to the club head body (e.g., via an outer hosel member or an inner hosel member, through an opening provided in the club head, via bonding, Via mechanical joints (eg, threads, retaining elements, etc., etc.). Golf clubs according to some examples of this invention may further include a grip or handle member mated to or formed as part of the shaft member to provide a location for the user to grip the club.

下面将更详细的描述本发明的具体实例。读者应该理解这些具体实例仅仅是为了描述本发明，它们不应当被认为对本发明是限制性的。Specific examples of the present invention will be described in more detail below. The reader should understand that these specific examples are for the purpose of illustrating the invention only, and they should not be construed as limiting the invention.

B.本发明的具体实例B. Specific Examples of the Invention

图1A到2C示出了根据本发明的示例高尔夫球杆和高尔夫球杆头结构。当在多副图中出现相同的参考标号时，该参考标号在说明书和附图各处中被一致地使用以指示相同或相似的部件。1A through 2C illustrate example golf club and golf club head structures in accordance with this invention. When the same reference number appears in multiple drawings, that reference number is used consistently throughout the specification and drawings to indicate the same or similar parts.

根据本发明的示例高尔夫球杆和高尔夫球杆头结构可以构成“木型”高尔夫球杆和高尔夫球杆头，例如这样的球杆和球杆头，其通常用于长打杆和球道木杆，以及用于“木型”多功能或混合杆等等。这样的球杆头可以具有相对较“方形”或矩形的形状和外观，例如如图中所示和下面所详述。球杆头可以包括多件构造和结构，例如包括一个或多个底部部件、面部部件(可选地包括整体地形成到其中或连接到其上的击球面)，一个或多个主体部件(例如形成球杆头主体的带状材料)，冠部部件，面板，主体后部等等。当然如果期望，球杆头结构的各部分可以彼此整体地形成，形成为单体的、一 件式构造而不会背离本发明(例如，主体部件可以与底部部件和/或冠部部件整体地形成，面部部件可以和底部部件、主体部件和/或冠部部件整体地形成，等等)。可选地，如果期望，球杆头结构的各部分(譬如底部部件、冠部部件、面部部件、主体部件等等)各自都可以由多件材料形成而不会背离本发明。此外，如其他替代那样，如果期望，整个球杆头可以形成为单个、一件、一元的构造，或面板部件可以连接到一件式球杆头主体后部。根据本发明的高尔夫球杆和高尔夫球杆头的更具体的实例和特征结合图1A到2C的示例高尔夫球杆结构来详细地描述。Example golf club and golf club head structures according to this invention may constitute "wood-type" golf clubs and golf club heads, such as those commonly used in drivers and fairway woods , as well as for "wood type" multipurpose or hybrid rods and more. Such club heads may have a relatively "square" or rectangular shape and appearance, such as shown in the figures and described in detail below. A club head may comprise a multi-piece construction and structure, including, for example, one or more sole components, a face component (optionally including a ball striking face integrally formed therein or connected thereto), one or more body components ( Examples include the band of material forming the club head body), the crown member, the faceplate, the rear of the body, and the like. Of course, if desired, various portions of the club head structure may be integrally formed with each other, forming a unitary, one-piece construction without departing from this invention (e.g., the body member may be integral with the sole member and/or the crown member) Formed, the face part may be integrally formed with the bottom part, body part and/or crown part, etc.). Alternatively, if desired, various portions of the club head structure (eg, sole member, crown member, face member, body member, etc.) may each be formed from multiple pieces of material without departing from this invention. Furthermore, if desired, the entire club head may be formed as a single, one-piece, unitary construction, or the faceplate member may be attached to the rear of the one-piece club head body, as other alternatives. More specific examples and features of golf clubs and golf club heads according to this invention are described in detail in conjunction with the example golf club structures of FIGS. 1A through 2C .

图1A到1D示出了根据本发明的示例高尔夫球杆100和/或高尔夫球杆头102。除了高尔夫球杆头102之外，本实例的总高尔夫球杆结构100包括杆颈区域104、被接收到和/或插入和/或通过该杆颈区域104的杆身106、以及连接到杆身106的握把或把持部件108。可选地，如果期望，外部杆颈区域104可以被消除而杆身106直接插入和/或以其它方式连接到杆头部件102(例如通过设置在球杆头102的顶部的开口，通过内部杆颈部件(例如设置在由球杆头102所限定的内部腔室中)等等)。1A through ID illustrate an example golf club 100 and/or golf club head 102 in accordance with this invention. In addition to the golf club head 102, the overall golf club structure 100 of the present example includes a hosel region 104, a shaft 106 received and/or inserted into and/or passed through the hosel region 104, and a shaft connected to the shaft. 106 of the handle or holding member 108. Alternatively, if desired, the outer hosel region 104 may be eliminated and the shaft 106 inserted directly and/or otherwise connected to the club head member 102 (eg, through an opening provided at the top of the club head 102, through an inner A hosel component (eg, disposed within the interior chamber defined by the club head 102, etc.).

杆身可以以任何适合或期望的方式被接收在球杆头102中、与球杆头102配合、和/或连接到球杆头102，包括现有技术中已知和使用的常规方式，而不背离本发明。在更具体的实例中，杆身106可以经由杆颈部件104与球杆头102配合和/或直接配合到球杆头102，例如经由粘接、胶结、焊接、钎焊、机械接头(譬如螺纹、保持元件等)、通过延伸到球杆头主体102中的杆身接收套筒或元件等等。杆身106还可以由任意合适或期望的材料制成，包括现有技术中已知和使用的常规材料，譬如石墨基材料、复合材料或其它非金属材料、钢材料(包括不锈钢)、铝材料、其他金属合金材料、聚合物材料、各种材料的组合，等等。此外，握把或把手部件108可以以任意合适或期望的方式连接到杆身106、与杆身106配合，和/或从杆身106延伸，包括现有技术中已知和使用的方式，例如使用粘接或胶结、经由焊接、钎焊、粘接等等，经由机械接头(譬如螺纹、保持元件等等)；和/或以任意其他期望的方式。作为另一个实例，如果期望，握把或把手部件108可以与杆身106整体地形成为单一的、一件式结构。此外，任意期望的握把或把手部件108材料都可以被使用而不会背离本发明，包括橡胶材料、皮革材料、包括嵌入其中的绳子或其它纤维材料的橡胶或其他材料，聚合物材料等等。The shaft may be received in, mated with, and/or connected to the club head 102 in any suitable or desired manner, including conventional means known and used in the art, while without departing from the invention. In more specific examples, the shaft 106 may be mated to the club head 102 via the hosel member 104 and/or directly to the club head 102, such as via bonding, gluing, welding, brazing, mechanical joints (such as threads, retaining elements, etc.), through a shaft receiving sleeve or element extending into the club head body 102, and the like. Shaft 106 may also be made of any suitable or desired material, including conventional materials known and used in the art, such as graphite-based materials, composite or other non-metallic materials, steel materials (including stainless steel), aluminum materials , other metal alloy materials, polymer materials, combinations of various materials, etc. Additionally, the grip or handle member 108 may be connected to, engage with, and/or extend from the shaft 106 in any suitable or desired manner, including those known and used in the art, such as Using bonding or gluing, via welding, soldering, bonding, etc., via mechanical joints (such as threads, retaining elements, etc.); and/or in any other desired manner. As another example, if desired, the grip or handle member 108 may be integrally formed with the shaft 106 as a unitary, one-piece structure. Furthermore, any desired grip or handle member 108 material may be used without departing from this invention, including rubber materials, leather materials, rubber or other materials including cord or other fibrous materials embedded therein, polymer materials, etc. .

球杆头102本身还可以以任意适合或期望的方式构成和/或由任意适合或期望的材料形成而不会背离本发明，包括现有技术中已知和使用的常规材料和方式。例如，在图1A到1D所示的示例结构102中，球杆头包括基部部件102a，其形成该示例球杆头结构102的主要部分并包括例如击球面、冠部的至少一部分、底部的至少一部分、冠部和底部之间的主体部分等等。如果期望，基部部件102a可以由连接(例如通过焊接或其它熔融技术、通过机械接头等等)到一起的多个件制成。基部部件102a可以由任意期望的材料制成，包括现有技术中已知和使用的常规材料，譬如金属材料，包括轻质金属材料。适合的材料的更具体的例子包括钢、钛合金、铝合金、镁合金。复合材料或其它非金属材料、聚合物材料等等。在一些具体的实例结构中，独立的面板部件可以连接到形成基部部件102a的至少一部分的前表面框架上。The club head 102 itself may also be constructed in any suitable or desired manner and/or formed from any suitable or desired material without departing from this invention, including conventional materials and manners known and used in the art. For example, in the example structure 102 shown in FIGS. 1A to 1D , the club head includes a base member 102a that forms a major portion of the example club head structure 102 and includes, for example, the ball striking face, at least a portion of the crown, the At least a portion, the body portion between the crown and the sole, etc. If desired, the base member 102a may be made from multiple pieces joined together (eg, by welding or other fusion techniques, by mechanical joints, etc.). The base member 102a may be made of any desired material, including conventional materials known and used in the art, such as metallic materials, including lightweight metallic materials. More specific examples of suitable materials include steel, titanium alloys, aluminum alloys, magnesium alloys. Composite or other non-metallic materials, polymer materials, etc. In some specific example configurations, a separate panel member may be attached to the front surface frame forming at least part of the base member 102a.

为了降低球杆头102的重量，如果期望，球杆头102的一个或多个部分可以由复合材料制成，譬如由现有技术中已知和使用的碳纤维复合材料。可以用于球杆头结构102的一个或多个部分的其他适合的复合材料或其它非金属材料包括，例如：玻璃纤维复合材料、玄武岩纤维复合材料、聚合物材料等等。在某些具体实例中，如果期望，冠部部件的至少一些部分(例如部分102b)可以由复合材料或其它非金属材料制成。另外或替换地，如果期望，底部部件的至少一些部分(如部分102c和102d)可由复合材料或其它非金属材料制成)。在又一些其他的实例或替代中，如果期望，球杆头主体部件(在冠部和底部之间延伸的区域)的一个或多个部分可以由复合材料或其它非金属材料制成。在又一些其他实例中，如果期望，球杆头面部部件后方的主体部分，或可选地整个球杆头，都可以由复合材料或其它非金属材料制成而不会背离本发明。复合材料或其它非金属材料可以以任何方式被并入作为球杆头结构102的一部分，包括现有技术中已知和使用的常规方式。降低球杆头的重量(例如通过复合材料或其它非金属材料、轻质金属、金属化泡沫或其它蜂窝结构材料的使用)允许球杆设计者选择性地将附加配重定位在整个球杆头结构中，例如定位到期望的位置以增加球杆头结构102的转动惯量和/或影响其他使用特性。To reduce the weight of the club head 102, if desired, one or more portions of the club head 102 may be made from a composite material, such as a carbon fiber composite material as is known and used in the art. Other suitable composite or other non-metallic materials that may be used for one or more portions of the club head structure 102 include, for example, fiberglass composites, basalt fiber composites, polymeric materials, and the like. In some embodiments, at least some portions of the crown component (eg, portion 102b ) can be made of a composite or other non-metallic material, if desired. Additionally or alternatively, if desired, at least some portions of the bottom member (eg, portions 102c and 102d ) may be made of a composite or other non-metallic material). In yet other examples or alternatives, one or more portions of the club head body component (the region extending between the crown and the sole) may be made of a composite or other non-metallic material, if desired. In yet other examples, if desired, the body portion behind the club head face member, or alternatively the entire club head, may be made of a composite or other non-metallic material without departing from this invention. Composite or other non-metallic materials may be incorporated as part of the club head structure 102 in any manner, including conventional manners known and used in the art. Reducing the weight of the club head (such as through the use of composite or other non-metallic materials, lightweight metals, metallized foam, or other honeycomb materials) allows club designers to selectively position additional weight throughout the club head structure, for example positioned to a desired location to increase the moment of inertia of the club head structure 102 and/or affect other performance characteristics.

形成球杆头结构102(如果由多件制成)的各独立部件可以以任意适合或期望的方式彼此配合或保持到一起，包括现有技术中已知和使用的常规方 式。例如，球杆头结构102的各个部分，譬如基部部件102a和复合材料(或其它非金属)部分102b、102c和/或102d可以通过粘接、胶结、焊接、钎焊、或其它结合或成型技术；通过机械接头(譬如螺纹、螺钉、螺母、螺栓或其它接头)等等，连接和/或固定到一起(直接地或者通过中间部件间接地)。如果期望，球杆头结构102的各个部分的侧边缘(例如复合材料部件102b、102c和/或102d接触并连接到主体102a的边缘)可以包括一个或多个凸起肋、片、架或其它配合元件，安装到设置在与该侧边缘配合的相对侧边缘中或上的相应的槽、缝、表面、架或开口中或其上。胶结、粘接、机械接头、修整材料(finishing material)等可以与上述凸起肋/槽/架/边缘或其它连接结构组合使用以进一步辅助将球杆头结构102的各部分紧固到一起。The individual components forming the club head structure 102 (if made in multiple pieces) may be mated or held together with one another in any suitable or desired manner, including conventional manners known and used in the art. For example, various portions of the club head structure 102, such as the base member 102a and the composite (or other non-metallic) portions 102b, 102c, and/or 102d may be formed by bonding, gluing, welding, brazing, or other joining or forming techniques. ; connected and/or fixed together (directly or indirectly through intermediate parts) by mechanical joints such as threads, screws, nuts, bolts or other joints, etc. If desired, the side edges of various portions of the club head structure 102 (such as the edges where the composite components 102b, 102c, and/or 102d contact and connect to the body 102a) may include one or more raised ribs, tabs, shelves, or other The mating element fits into or onto a corresponding slot, slot, surface, shelf or opening provided in or on the opposite side edge to which the side edge mates. Glues, adhesives, mechanical joints, finishing materials, etc. may be used in combination with the above-described raised ribs/grooves/racks/edges or other connecting structures to further assist in securing the various parts of the club head structure 102 together.

根据本发明的一些实例的高尔夫球杆头的尺寸和/或其他特性可以显著变化而不会背离本发明。在一些具体实例中，根据本发明的至少一些实例的球杆头可以具有落入在2005年5月10日提交的美国专利申请No.11/123,327(并对应于2005年10月27日公开的美国公开专利申请No.2005-0239576A1)中所述的球杆头的尺寸和/或特性的各种示例范围中的尺寸和/或其他特性。例如，注意这些文献中的表格。该美国专利申请和公开都被并入本文中以作参考。The dimensions and/or other characteristics of golf club heads according to some examples of this invention may vary significantly without departing from this invention. In some embodiments, club heads according to at least some examples of this invention may have Dimensions and/or other characteristics in various example ranges for club head dimensions and/or characteristics described in US Published Patent Application No. 2005-0239576A1). For example, note the tables in these documents. This US patent application and publication are hereby incorporated by reference.

如上所述，根据本发明的至少一些实例的球杆头102可以具有相对“方形”或矩形形状或外观，特别是当从如图1A所示的球杆头的的冠部的头顶上向下观察时。图1A还示出了球杆头102沿从跟部到趾部方向具有总长度尺寸L，以及从前部到后部方向具有总宽度尺寸B。根据本发明的至少一些实例，在球杆头结构中宽度尺寸和长度尺寸的比(“B/L”)为至少0.9，在某些实例中该比可以是至少0.92、至少0.93、至少0.94、至少0.95、至少0.96、至少0.97或甚至至少0.98。As noted above, club heads 102 according to at least some examples of this invention may have a relatively "square" or rectangular shape or appearance, particularly when viewed from the top of the crown of the club head as shown in FIG. 1A . When observing. FIG. 1A also shows that club head 102 has an overall length dimension L in a heel-to-toe direction, and an overall width dimension B in a front-to-rear direction. According to at least some examples of this invention, the ratio of the width dimension to the length dimension ("B/L") in the club head structure is at least 0.9, and in some examples the ratio may be at least 0.92, at least 0.93, at least 0.94, At least 0.95, at least 0.96, at least 0.97 or even at least 0.98.

根据本发明的实例的高尔夫球杆头的相对“方形”或矩形形状或外观是有利的，因为其允许球杆头102的重量(例如通过使用复合材料、轻质金属合金、蜂窝结构金属或其它材料、金属泡沫材料、聚合物材料等等所节省的重量)可以选择性地定位在球杆头结构102中，例如位于后方，跟部和/或趾部区域附近，和/或球杆头结构102的底部部分附近。这样的重量布置可以有助于提高转动惯量特征，尤其是绕着垂直轴的转动惯量(例如Izz)。The relatively "square" or rectangular shape or appearance of golf club heads according to examples of this invention is advantageous because it allows for the weight of the club head 102 (for example, through the use of composite materials, lightweight metal alloys, honeycomb-structured metals, or other material, metal foam material, polymer material, etc.) can be selectively positioned in the club head structure 102, for example, at the rear, near the heel and/or toe regions, and/or the club head structure 102 near the bottom portion. Such a weight arrangement can help improve the moment of inertia characteristics, especially about a vertical axis (eg Izz).

可以有各种评价球杆头结构的“方正度(squareness)”的方法(例如角度和边的朝向)。一种方法涉及使用球杆头的“理论最大对角线尺寸”。图1E有助于示出该“方正度”测量工具。具体地说，图1E示出了具有围住了球杆头主体102的边界盒的图1A的球杆头结构102。该边界盒延伸为与球杆头主体的外表面相切(在其最大宽度和长度处)并且由球杆头的长度尺寸L和宽度尺寸B所限定(长度尺寸L和宽度尺寸B形成边界盒的四边)，其布置为彼此成直角以限定边界盒的角部。边界盒由此定义了当从头顶上观察时球杆头主体102沿着球杆头102的四个主要边的最大尺寸处的矩形结构(例如，围住球杆头主体102的最小矩形盒)。There may be various methods of evaluating the "squareness" (eg, angle and orientation of sides) of a club head structure. One method involves using the "theoretical maximum diagonal dimension" of the club head. Figure IE helps illustrate this "squareness" measurement tool. Specifically, FIG. 1E shows the club head structure 102 of FIG. 1A with a bounding box enclosing the club head body 102 . The bounding box extends tangent to the exterior surface of the club head body (at its greatest width and length) and is defined by the length dimension L and width dimension B of the club head (the length dimension L and width dimension B form the bounding box sides), which are arranged at right angles to each other to define the corners of the bounding box. The bounding box thus defines the rectangular structure of the club head body 102 at its largest dimension along the four major sides of the club head 102 when viewed overhead (e.g., the smallest rectangular box enclosing the club head body 102) .

该边界盒定义了理论最大对角线尺寸，其从边界盒的一个角部延伸到它的斜对角。该对角线尺寸是用于完美方形或矩形球杆头的理论最大对角线尺寸(即如果球杆头102是完美方形或矩形，其每一个角都是直角，且其相对边彼此平行，其对角线尺寸将是图1E中的从点D1到D4的长度(其还对应于长度(B2+L2)1/2))。然而，球杆头结构102并非完美的“方形”或矩形。由此，其沿着相同对角线的总对角线尺寸D(即图1E中从点D2到D3)小于从点D1到D4的长度(或小于(B2+L2)1/2)。根据本发明的至少一些实例，球杆头的实际总对角线尺寸(例如图1E中的从点D2到D3)为至少0.75×(图1E中的从点D1到D4的长度)或至少0.75×(B2+L2)1/2。在根据本发明的球杆头结构的一些实例中，球杆头的实际总对角线尺寸(例如图1E中的从点D2到D3)为至少0.8×(图1E中的从点D1到D4的长度)或至少0.8×(B2+L2)1/2、至少0.85×(图1E中的从点D1到D4的长度)或至少0.85×(B2+L2)1/2，甚至至少0.9×(图1E中的从点D1到D4的长度)或至少0.9×(B2+L2)1/2。The bounding box defines a theoretical maximum diagonal size that extends from one corner of the bounding box to its diagonally opposite corner. This diagonal dimension is the theoretical maximum diagonal dimension for a perfectly square or rectangular club head (i.e., if club head 102 were perfectly square or rectangular, each of its corners being a right angle, and its opposite sides parallel to each other, Its diagonal dimension will be the length from point D 1 to D 4 in FIG. 1E (which also corresponds to the length (B 2 +L 2 ) 1/2 )). However, the club head structure 102 is not a perfect "square" or rectangle. Thus, its total diagonal dimension D along the same diagonal (i.e. from point D2 to D3 in Figure 1E) is less than the length from point D1 to D4 (or less than ( B2 + L2 ) 1/2 ). According to at least some examples of this invention, the actual total diagonal dimension of the club head (eg, from point D 2 to D 3 in FIG. 1E ) is at least 0.75×(length from point D 1 to D 4 in FIG. 1E ) or at least 0.75×(B 2 +L 2 ) 1/2 . In some examples of club head structures according to this invention, the actual total diagonal dimension of the club head (eg, from point D 2 to D 3 in FIG. 1E ) is at least 0.8×(from point D in FIG. 1E 1 to D 4 length) or at least 0.8×(B 2 +L 2 ) 1/2 , at least 0.85×(the length from point D 1 to D 4 in Figure 1E) or at least 0.85×(B 2 +L 2 ) 1/2 , even at least 0.9×(length from point D 1 to D 4 in FIG. 1E ) or at least 0.9×(B 2 +L 2 ) 1/2 .

如果期望，根据本发明的一些实例，球杆头结构102的一个或两个对角线(即图1E中的从D2到D3的对角线和/或图1E中的从D5到D6的对角线)都可以具有上述尺寸特征。该一个(或两个)对角线可以在球杆头结构的一垂直高度或水平处测量，其中在该垂直高度或水平处球杆头的横截面围住或包围最大的总面积(例如，从而提供球杆头的最大对角线尺寸D)，或他可以使用沿着对角线球杆头主体上最宽的点来测量，而无需考虑这些最宽点的垂直高度位置，如图1E所示(还称为“总对角线尺寸”)。If desired, according to some examples of this invention, one or both diagonals of club head structure 102 (i.e., the diagonal from D2 to D3 in FIG. 1E and/or the diagonal from D5 to D3 in FIG . 1E Diagonal line of D 6 ) can have the above-mentioned dimensional characteristics. The diagonal (or both) may be measured at a vertical height or level of the club head structure where the cross-section of the club head encloses or encloses the greatest total area (e.g., thereby providing the club head with the largest diagonal dimension D), or he can use the widest points on the body of the club head along the diagonal to measure, regardless of the vertical height position of these widest points, as shown in Figure 1E shown (also referred to as "total diagonal size").

在图1E所示的示例结构中，沿着对角线D从从D1到D2(也称为“对角线的敞开部(open portion)”)可以小于1英寸且在某些实例中小于0.75英寸，或甚至小于0.5英寸。通常，该敞开部越小，则该结构越接近“方形” 或矩形。In the example structure shown in FIG. 1E , along the diagonal D from D 1 to D 2 (also referred to as the "diagonal open portion (open portion)") can be less than 1 inch and in some instances smaller less than 0.75 inches, or even less than 0.5 inches. In general, the smaller the opening, the more "square" or rectangular the structure will be.

评价球杆头的“方正度”的另一方法涉及球杆头围住或包围的水平横截面面积的使用(例如相对于一般使用中(例如当瞄球或击球时球杆头所处的朝向角度或球杆头沿其杆底角(lie angle)朝向和/或利用其底面板搁置时)球杆头的朝向的水平面，)。如图1E所示，如果球杆头102为完美“方形”或矩形(即在矩形布置中前、后和侧边缘垂直地布置)，球杆头的至少一个水平横截面将围住或包围由球杆头长度(尺寸L)和宽度(尺寸B)所限定的面积(最大理论面积＝B×L)。由于实际球杆头102设计具有一定程度的圆角和/或弯曲边缘，由球杆头102的外周边截面所包围的最大水平横截面面积要小于最大理论截面面积B×L。在根据本发明的至少一些实例中，高尔夫球杆头102将包括至少一个水平横截面(当球杆头在通常使用中的朝向，底部在下和/或以其预期的搁置角度)，且可选地包括多个水平横截面，其围住或包围至少0.75×BL，至少0.80×BL，至少0.85×BL，至少0.90×BL，或甚至至少0.95×BL。Another way of evaluating the "squareness" of a club head involves the use of the horizontal cross-sectional area enclosed or enclosed by the club head (e.g., relative to the area in which the club head sits in normal use, such as when addressing or striking the ball). facing angle or the horizontal plane of the facing of the club head when facing along its lie angle and/or resting with its sole plate),). As shown in FIG. 1E, if the club head 102 were perfectly "square" or rectangular (ie, the front, rear and side edges were arranged perpendicularly in a rectangular arrangement), at least one horizontal cross-section of the club head would enclose or surround the The area defined by the club head length (dimension L) and width (dimension B) (maximum theoretical area=B×L). Because actual club head 102 designs have somewhat rounded corners and/or curved edges, the maximum horizontal cross-sectional area enclosed by the outer perimeter section of club head 102 is less than the maximum theoretical cross-sectional area B×L. In at least some examples according to this invention, golf club head 102 will include at least one horizontal cross-section (sole down and/or at its intended resting angle when the club head is oriented in normal use), and optionally The ground includes a plurality of horizontal cross-sections that enclose or encompass at least 0.75×BL, at least 0.80×BL, at least 0.85×BL, at least 0.90×BL, or even at least 0.95×BL.

如上所述，根据本发明的一些实例的球杆头的一般“方形”或矩形构造允许附加配重被定位在在整个球杆头结构的深处(朝向球杆头后部)，宽处(朝向球杆头跟部和/或趾部)，和/或低处(朝向球杆头底部)。图2A到2C示出了各种实例。更具体地说，图2A到2B示出了包括，被朝向球杆头结构200的下、后角布置的，至少两个独立的配重部件W1和W2的球杆头结构200。如该示例结构200所示，配重部件W1和W2中的一个或两个都可以是可拆卸地安装到球杆头结构200，例如，可以拆下、代替、交换、定制等等。在所示的示例结构200中，较大(或较重)的配重被设置到球杆头结构200的跟部侧，以更好地促进左飞球(drawing golf shot)(例如，用于提供偏左球杆(draw biased club)，以辅助校正右飞球或过分的右曲球等等)。当然，球杆头200可以设置有具有不同质量的各种配重和/或用于接收配重部件W1和W2各种配重仓(weight port)位置(包括在球杆头结构200的不同高度处的仓)，以使得可以实现多种配重朝向和定制选项(例如提供偏左球杆、提供偏右球杆、提供高轨迹偏置球杆、提供低轨迹偏置球杆、以辅助校正左曲球、右曲球等等，以有助于使球升空，以辅助防止高飞飘球等等)。作为更具体的实例，图2C示出了在球杆头结构250中布置为相对较高且不同的配重部件(例如W1和W2)。如果期望，图2B和2C中的配重布置也可以设 置在单个球杆头结构中(例如图2C中提供的配重仓位置位于比图2B中的配重仓位置更高或者位于图2B的配重仓位置之内。)As noted above, the generally "square" or rectangular configuration of club heads according to some examples of this invention allows additional weight to be positioned deep throughout the club head structure (towards the rear of the club head), wide ( toward the heel and/or toe of the club head), and/or low (toward the sole of the club head). 2A to 2C show various examples. More specifically, FIGS. 2A-2B illustrate a club head structure 200 including at least two separate weight members W 1 and W 2 arranged toward the lower, relief corners of the club head structure 200 . As shown in this example structure 200, one or both of weight members W1 and W2 may be removably mounted to club head structure 200, eg, may be removed, replaced, exchanged, customized, and the like. In the example structure 200 shown, a larger (or heavier) weight is provided to the heel side of the club head structure 200 to better facilitate drawing golf shots (eg, for A draw biased club is provided to aid in the correction of right fly or excessive hook, etc.). Of course, club head 200 may be provided with various weights having different masses and/or various weight port locations for receiving weight members W1 and W2 (including different weight port positions in club head structure 200). height) to allow for a variety of weight orientations and customization options (e.g. provide a left-handed club, provide a right-handed club, provide a high-trajectory offset club, provide a low-trajectory offset club, to assist Correct hooks, hooks, etc. to help lift the ball into the air, to help prevent high floaters, etc.). As a more specific example, FIG. 2C shows relatively tall and distinct weight components (eg, W 1 and W 2 ) arranged in club head structure 250 . If desired, the weight arrangements in Figures 2B and 2C may also be provided in a single club head structure (for example, Figure 2C provides a weight compartment located at a higher position than that in Figure 2B or a weight compartment in Figure 2B within the location.)

此外，可以在球杆头结构200中设置任意数量的配重部件(0，1，2或更多)而不会背离本发明。如果期望，球杆头结构中的一个或多个配重仓可以保持为空。当被可拆卸地安装时，配重部件(例如W1和W2)以任意方式安装到球杆头结构200和/或250而不会背离本发明，包括经由现有技术中已知和使用的常规方式，譬如通过机械接头(例如，螺纹连接等等)，保持系统，粘接，等等。Furthermore, any number of weight members (0, 1, 2 or more) may be provided in the club head structure 200 without departing from this invention. One or more weight chambers in the club head structure may remain empty, if desired. When removably mounted, the weighted components (such as W 1 and W 2 ) are mounted to club head structures 200 and/or 250 in any manner without departing from this invention, including via known and used methods in the art. conventional means, such as by mechanical joints (eg, screw connections, etc.), retention systems, adhesive bonding, and the like.

可以设置任意类型的配重部件而不会背离本发明，包括例如含钨或含铅部件，包括钨元素或铅元素、钨合金或铅合金、含钨或铅的聚合物等等。此外，尽管图2A到2C示出了独立和单个的配重部件(例如W1和W2)，这并不是必须的。相反，如果期望，可以设置单个配重部件，其可选地沿着一个尺度具有变化的尺寸和/或密度。作为另一个实例，如果期望，球杆头结构的主体(例如结构102)可以整体地形成以在一个或多个期望的区域以提供配重。这可以以任意期望的方式实现而不会背离本发明。例如，配重的区域可以通过包括球杆头102的金属、复合材料、或其它结构材料在所期望的后部、底部和/或侧面位置中的配重材料(例如钨和铅)以来提供。Any type of weight component may be provided without departing from the invention, including, for example, tungsten or lead containing components, including elemental tungsten or lead, alloys of tungsten or lead, polymers containing tungsten or lead, and the like. Furthermore, although Figures 2A to 2C show separate and individual weight components (eg, W1 and W2 ), this is not required. Instead, a single weight member may be provided, optionally of varying size and/or density along one dimension, if desired. As another example, the body of the club head structure (eg, structure 102 ) may be integrally formed to provide weighting in one or more desired areas, if desired. This can be accomplished in any desired manner without departing from the invention. For example, areas of weight may be provided by weighting materials such as tungsten and lead that include metal, composite, or other structural materials of the club head 102 in desired rear, sole, and/or side locations.

在另一个实例中，如果期望，配重区域可以通过将球杆头102的期望部分用较厚的金属(或其它)材料制成而提供，或通过将球杆头的期望部分由不同的较重的金属(或其它)材料制成而提供。配重部件或区域可以设置在球杆头结构的内部或部分设置在内部(例如配合或固定到内壁或结构，等等)；可以设置在球杆头结构的外部或部分设置外部(例如可以配合或固定到外壁或结构，等等)；可以整体地形成在结构的一个或多个壁中的期望位置处；可以设置在，形成在球杆头结构中或与球杆头结构配合的，一个或多个仓中，等等。任意期望的在整个球杆头结构102的期望位置处提供配重区域的方法都可以使用而不会背离本发明。In another example, if desired, the weighted area may be provided by making the desired portion of the club head 102 from a thicker metal (or other) material, or by forming the desired portion of the club head from a different thicker material. heavy metal (or other) material and supplied. The weighted member or region may be disposed within or partially within the club head structure (e.g., fitted or secured to an interior wall or structure, etc.); may be disposed outside or partially disposed outside of the club head structure (e.g., or fixed to an outer wall or structure, etc.); may be integrally formed in one or more walls of the structure at a desired location; may be provided in, formed in or in cooperation with the club head structure, a or multiple bins, etc. Any desired method of providing weighted regions at desired locations throughout the club head structure 102 may be used without departing from this invention.

尽管具体的尺寸、特性和/或尺寸和特性的范围可以用于给定的球杆头结构(譬如在2005年10月27日公开的美国公开专利申请No.2005-0239576A1中描述的范围)，本领域的技术人员将会理解这些尺寸和范围仅仅是示例性的，其可以用于本发明的至少一些球杆头结构。范围和具体尺寸和特性的很多改变都可以被使用而不会背离本发明，例如取决于球杆的类别、使用者的 喜好、使用者的挥杆特性等等。例如，各种各样的尺寸和/或特性可以例如取决于高尔夫球杆头是否是长打杆、2号木杆、3号木杆、4号木杆、5号木杆、7号木杆、9号木杆、木型混合杆等等而被使用(譬如不同的杆面倾角(loftangle)、杆面扣角(face angle)、头重(head weight)、杆底角(lie angle)、重心角、插入距离、长度、宽度、高度、面部厚度、冠部厚度、底部厚度、主体部件厚度、杆颈直径、体积、杆面水平弧度半径(bulge radii)、杆面垂直弧度半径(roll radii)、主体密度等等)。此外，各种尺寸和/或特性可以被提供以配合使用者的喜好和挥杆特性，以提供期望的发射角、飞行距离、和/或其他球杆特性等等。此外，各种不同的杆身特性(譬如硬度、弹点(flexpoint)、弯曲点(kick point)等等)可以被使用以进一步改变球杆和球杆头的感觉和特性。Although specific dimensions, characteristics, and/or ranges of dimensions and characteristics may be used for a given club head structure (such as the ranges described in U.S. Published Patent Application No. 2005-0239576A1, published October 27, 2005), Those skilled in the art will appreciate that these dimensions and ranges are exemplary only, which may be used with at least some club head structures of this invention. Many variations in the range and specific dimensions and characteristics can be used without departing from the invention, depending, for example, on the type of club, the user's preferences, the user's swing characteristics, and the like. For example, the various dimensions and/or characteristics may depend, for example, on whether the golf club head is a driver, 2 wood, 3 wood, 4 wood, 5 wood, 7 wood , No. 9 wood, wood-type hybrid rods, etc. are used (such as different loft angles (loft angle), face angle (face angle), head weight (head weight), sole angle (lie angle), Center of gravity angle, insertion distance, length, width, height, face thickness, crown thickness, sole thickness, body part thickness, hosel diameter, volume, club face horizontal arc radius (bulge radii), club face vertical arc radius (roll radii ), body density, etc.). Additionally, various sizes and/or characteristics may be provided to suit user preferences and swing characteristics to provide a desired launch angle, carry distance, and/or other club characteristics, among others. Additionally, various shaft characteristics (such as stiffness, flex point, kick point, etc.) may be used to further alter the feel and characteristics of the club and club head.

如上所述，根据本发明的一些实例的高尔夫球杆头可以使用球杆头设计和/或几何以产生其他期望的球杆头特性。例如，在某些根据本发明的球杆头结构中，相对于球杆头的深度或宽度(例如从前到后)球杆头可以具有较大的头和/或面长度(例如从跟部到趾部)并且具有“方形”结构，其使得球杆头具有更高的扭曲稳定性(即更高的抗扭性)，由此产生更稳定、可靠、和/或直的高尔夫球移动。根据本发明的至少一些示例方面的高尔夫球杆和高尔夫球杆头可以包括球杆头主体，该杆头主体具有总球杆头部长度尺寸L为至少0.45英寸，至少0.46英寸，至少0.47英寸，至少0.48英寸，或甚至至少0.49英寸，且总球杆头宽度尺寸与总球杆头长度尺寸的比为大于等于0.9且小于等于1。根据本发明的至少一些实例的球杆头可以具有球杆头宽度尺寸与球杆头长度尺寸的比为至少0.94、至少0.95、至少0.96、至少0.97、或甚至至少0.98。As noted above, golf club heads according to some examples of this invention may employ club head design and/or geometry to produce other desired club head characteristics. For example, in some club head structures in accordance with this invention, the club head may have a greater head and/or face length (eg, from heel to toe) and has a "square" structure that provides the club head with greater torsional stability (ie, higher torsion resistance), thereby producing a more stable, reliable, and/or straight golf ball movement. Golf clubs and golf club heads according to at least some example aspects of this invention may include a club head body having an overall club head length dimension L of at least 0.45 inches, at least 0.46 inches, at least 0.47 inches, At least 0.48 inches, or even at least 0.49 inches, and the ratio of the overall club head width dimension to the overall club head length dimension is 0.9 or greater and 1 or less. Club heads according to at least some examples of this invention may have a ratio of the club head width dimension to the club head length dimension of at least 0.94, at least 0.95, at least 0.96, at least 0.97, or even at least 0.98.

在根据本发明的至少一些实例的高尔夫球杆头中，总球杆头宽度尺寸B可以是至少4.2英寸、至少4.3英寸、至少4.4英寸、至少4.5英寸、至少4.6英寸、至少4.7英寸、至少4.8英寸、或甚至至少4.9英寸。在上述实例中，根据本发明的该方面的至少一些实例的球杆头主体的尺寸可以被设计为使得总球杆头长度尺寸L为至少4.7英寸，至少4.8英寸、或甚至至少4.9英寸，和/或使得总球杆头主体的尺寸为小于等于500cm3，小于等于470cm3，小于等于460cm3。在一些实例中，总球杆头主体尺寸或体积将是至少350cc，至少400cc，至少420cc，或甚至至少450cc。In golf club heads according to at least some examples of this invention, the overall club head width dimension B can be at least 4.2 inches, at least 4.3 inches, at least 4.4 inches, at least 4.5 inches, at least 4.6 inches, at least 4.7 inches, at least 4.8 inches inches, or even at least 4.9 inches. In the examples above, club head bodies according to at least some examples of this aspect of this invention can be sized such that the overall club head length dimension L is at least 4.7 inches, at least 4.8 inches, or even at least 4.9 inches, and /or such that the size of the total club head body is equal to or less than 500 cm 3 , equal to or less than 470 cm 3 , or equal to or less than 460 cm 3 . In some examples, the total club head body size or volume will be at least 350cc, at least 400cc, at least 420cc, or even at least 450cc.

尽管可以取很广范围的具体尺寸，在一个更具体的实例中，总球杆头长度尺寸L为约4.93英寸，总球杆头宽度尺寸B为约4.86英寸，且球杆头总对角线尺寸D为约0.9×(B2+L2)1/2(或至少6.23英寸)。在这样的球杆头结构中，“对角线的敞开部”(例如，在图1E中沿着对角线D从D1到D2)可以是小于0.5英寸，且在某些具体实例中，可以是约0.44英寸。Although a wide range of specific dimensions can be taken, in a more specific example, the overall club head length dimension L is about 4.93 inches, the overall club head width dimension B is about 4.86 inches, and the overall club head diagonal Dimension D is about 0.9 x (B 2 +L 2 ) 1/2 (or at least 6.23 inches). In such club head structures, the "diagonal opening" (eg, from D 1 to D 2 along diagonal D in FIG. 1E ) may be less than 0.5 inches, and in some embodiments , may be about 0.44 inches.

当然，对于总球杆头结构和/或总球杆结构可以进行很多修改而不会背离本发明。例如，很多修改可以作用到球杆头结构的一个或多个部件、作用到形成球杆头结构的材料、作用到将球杆头结构结合到一起的方式等等。此外，可以对形成总高尔夫球杆结构的一个或多个部件的厚度、重量、形状和/或其他物理特性、将这些部件固定到一起的方法、这些部件所使用的材料进行很多修改。Of course, many modifications may be made to the overall club head construction and/or overall club construction without departing from this invention. For example, many modifications may be applied to one or more components of the club head structure, to the materials forming the club head structure, to the manner in which the club head structure is bonded together, and the like. Additionally, many modifications may be made to the thickness, weight, shape, and/or other physical characteristics of one or more components forming the overall golf club structure, the method of securing the components together, and the materials used for the components.

结论in conclusion

尽管通过包括实施本发明的优选模式的具体实例对本发明进行了具体的描述，本领域的技术人员将会理解对于上述系统和方法具有大量的变式和置换。因此，本发明的精神和范围由所附权利要求所限定。While the invention has been specifically described by way of specific examples including preferred modes for carrying out the invention, those skilled in the art will appreciate that numerous variations and permutations are possible to the above described systems and methods. Accordingly, the spirit and scope of the invention are defined by the appended claims.

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1. glof club head comprises:
Club head body, this club head body has club head length dimension L and club head width dimensions B, wherein the described width dimensions of club head body is at least 0.9 with the ratio of length dimension, and the volume of club head is at least 450 cubic centimetres, and total Diagonal Dimension is at least 0.75 * (B 2+ L 2) 1/2, wherein this total Diagonal Dimension records along the diagonal of a Bounding Box, and this Bounding Box extends to tangent and limited by described length dimension and width dimensions with the outer surface at the Breadth Maximum of club head body and maximum length place.
2. glof club head as claimed in claim 1, wherein said total Diagonal Dimension is at least 0.8 * (B 2+ L 2) 1/2
3. glof club head as claimed in claim 1, wherein said total Diagonal Dimension is at least 0.85 * (B 2+ L 2) 1/2
4. glof club head as claimed in claim 1, wherein said club head body comprises at least one non-metallic part.
5. glof club head as claimed in claim 4, wherein said at least one non-metallic part comprises nonmetal bizet part.
6. glof club head as claimed in claim 5, wherein said at least one non-metallic part comprises nonmetal base section.
7. glof club head as claimed in claim 4, wherein said at least one non-metallic part comprises nonmetal base section.
8. glof club head as claimed in claim 4, wherein said club head body comprises metal parts, wherein said at least one non-metallic part cooperates with described metal parts.
9. glof club head as claimed in claim 1 also comprises the weight member that cooperates with described club head body.
10. glof club head as claimed in claim 9, wherein said weight member are positioned near the posterior office or this rear portion of described club head body.
11. glof club head as claimed in claim 10, at least a portion in the wherein said weight member are orientated the heel lateral near the rear portion of described club head body as.
12. glof club head as claimed in claim 10, at least a portion in the wherein said weight member are orientated the toe side near the rear portion of described club head body as.
13. glof club head as claimed in claim 9, wherein said weight member removably cooperates with described club head body.
14. glof club head as claimed in claim 9, wherein said weight member is arranged in the internal chamber that is limited by described club head body at least in part.
15. glof club head as claimed in claim 1 also comprises counterweight part, this counterweight part integrally forms the part of described club head body.
16. glof club head as claimed in claim 15, wherein said counterweight part are positioned near the posterior office or this rear portion of described club head body.
17. glof club head as claimed in claim 16, at least a portion in the wherein said counterweight part are orientated the heel lateral near the rear portion of described club head body as.
18. glof club head as claimed in claim 16, at least a portion in the wherein said counterweight part are orientated the toe side near the rear portion of described club head body as.
19. glof club head as claimed in claim 1 also comprises:
First weight member, this first weight member cooperates with described club head body near the posterior office of described club head body or this rear portion; With
Second weight member, this second weight member cooperates with described club head body near the posterior office of described club head body or this rear portion, and wherein said second weight member separates with described first weight member.
20. glof club head as claimed in claim 19, wherein said first weight member are orientated the heel lateral near the rear portion of described club head body as.
21. glof club head as claimed in claim 19, wherein said first weight member are orientated the toe side near the rear portion of described club head body as.
22. glof club head as claimed in claim 19, wherein said first weight member are orientated the heel lateral near the rear portion of described club head body as, described second weight member is orientated the toe side near the rear portion of described club head body as.
23. glof club head as claimed in claim 19, wherein said first weight member removably cooperates with described club head body, and described second weight member removably cooperates with described club head body.
24. glof club head as claimed in claim 1, wherein said length dimension is at least 4.5 inches.
25. a glof club head comprises:
Club head body, this club head body comprises metal master part and the non-metallic part that partly cooperates with described metal master, wherein said club head body has total club head length dimension L of at least 4.5 inches, and width dimensions B is at least 0.9 with the ratio of length dimension, the volume of club head is at least 450 cubic centimetres, and total Diagonal Dimension is at least 0.75 * (B 2+ L 2) 1/2, wherein this total Diagonal Dimension records along the diagonal of Bounding Box, and wherein this Bounding Box extends to tangent and limited by described length dimension and width dimensions with the outer surface at the Breadth Maximum of club head body and maximum length place; And
Counterweight, near its cooperation or integrally be formed into the posterior office or this rear portion of club head body.
26. glof club head as claimed in claim 25, wherein said total Diagonal Dimension is at least 0.8 * (B 2+ L 2) 1/2
27. glof club head as claimed in claim 25, wherein total Diagonal Dimension is at least 0.85 * (B 2+ L 2) 1/2
28. glof club head as claimed in claim 25, wherein said non-metallic part comprise nonmetal bizet part.
29. glof club head as claimed in claim 25, wherein said non-metallic part comprises nonmetal base section.
30. glof club head as claimed in claim 25, at least a portion in the wherein said counterweight are orientated the heel lateral near the rear portion of described club head body as.
31. glof club head as claimed in claim 25, at least a portion in the wherein said counterweight are orientated the toe side near the rear portion of described club head body as.
32. glof club head as claimed in claim 25, wherein said counterweight removably cooperates with described club head body.
33. glof club head as claimed in claim 25, wherein said counterweight is arranged in the internal chamber that is limited by described club head body at least in part.
34. glof club head as claimed in claim 25, wherein said counterweight comprises:
First counterweight part, this first counterweight part cooperates with described club head body near the posterior office of described club head body or this rear portion or integrally forms;
Second counterweight part, this second counterweight part cooperates with described club head body near the posterior office of described club head body or this rear portion or integrally forms, and wherein said second counterweight part is separated with described first counterweight part.
35. glof club head as claimed in claim 25, wherein said counterweight comprises first counterweight part that cooperates with described club head body, with described second counterweight part that cooperates with described club head body, wherein said second counterweight part is separated with described first counterweight part.
36. glof club head as claimed in claim 35, wherein said first counterweight part are orientated the heel lateral near the rear portion of described club head body as.
37. glof club head as claimed in claim 35, wherein said first counterweight part are orientated the toe side near the rear portion of described club head body as.
38. glof club head as claimed in claim 35, wherein said first counterweight part are orientated the heel lateral near the rear portion of described club head body as, described second counterweight part is orientated the toe side near the rear portion of described club head body as.
39. glof club head as claimed in claim 35, wherein said first counterweight part removably cooperates with described club head body, and described second counterweight part removably cooperates with described club head body.
40. a glof club head comprises:
Club head body, this club head body has club head length dimension L and club head width dimensions B, wherein the described width dimensions of this club head body is at least 0.9 with the ratio of length dimension, the volume of club head is at least 450 cubic centimetres, and at least one level cross-sectionn of wherein said club head body surrounds the area of at least 0.8 * BL.
41. glof club head as claimed in claim 40, wherein said area is at least 0.85 * BL.
42. glof club head as claimed in claim 40, wherein said area is at least 0.9 * BL.
43. glof club head as claimed in claim 40, wherein said club head body comprises at least one non-metallic part.
44. glof club head as claimed in claim 43, wherein said at least one non-metallic part comprises nonmetal bizet part.
45. glof club head as claimed in claim 44, wherein said at least one non-metallic part comprises nonmetal base section.
46. glof club head as claimed in claim 43, wherein said at least one non-metallic part comprises nonmetal base section.
47. glof club head as claimed in claim 43, wherein said club head body comprises metal parts, and wherein said at least one non-metallic part cooperates with described metal parts.
48. glof club head as claimed in claim 40 also comprises the weight member that cooperates with described club head body.
49. glof club head as claimed in claim 48, wherein said weight member are positioned near the posterior office or this rear portion of described club head body.
50. glof club head as claimed in claim 49, at least a portion in the wherein said weight member are orientated the heel lateral near the rear portion of described club head body as.
51. glof club head as claimed in claim 49, at least a portion in the wherein said weight member are orientated the toe side near the rear portion of described club head body as.
52. glof club head as claimed in claim 48, wherein said weight member removably cooperates with described club head body.
53. glof club head as claimed in claim 48, wherein said weight member is arranged in the internal chamber that is limited by described club head body at least in part.
54. glof club head as claimed in claim 40 also comprises counterweight part, it integrally forms the part of described club head body.
55. glof club head as claimed in claim 54, wherein said counterweight part are positioned near the posterior office or this rear portion of described club head body.
56. glof club head as claimed in claim 55, at least a portion in the wherein said counterweight part are orientated the heel lateral near the rear portion of described club head body as.
57. glof club head as claimed in claim 55, at least a portion in the wherein said counterweight part are orientated the toe side near the rear portion of described club head body as.
58. glof club head as claimed in claim 40 also comprises:
First weight member, this first weight member cooperates with described club head body near the posterior office of described club head body or this rear portion;
Second weight member, this second weight member cooperates with described club head body near the posterior office of described club head body or this rear portion, and wherein said second weight member separates with described first weight member.
59. glof club head as claimed in claim 58, wherein said first weight member are orientated the heel lateral near the rear portion of described club head body as.
60. glof club head as claimed in claim 58, wherein said first weight member are orientated the toe side near the rear portion of described club head body as.
61. glof club head as claimed in claim 58, wherein said first weight member are orientated the heel lateral near the rear portion of described club head body as, described second weight member is orientated the toe side near the rear portion of described club head body as.
62. glof club head as claimed in claim 58, wherein said first weight member removably cooperates with described club head body, and described second weight member removably cooperates with described club head body.
63. glof club head as claimed in claim 40, wherein said length dimension is at least 4.5 inches.
64. a golf clubs comprises:
Club head body, this club head body has club head length dimension L and club head width dimensions B, wherein the described width dimensions of this club head body is at least 0.9 with the ratio of length dimension, and the volume of club head is at least 450 cubic centimetres, and total Diagonal Dimension is at least 0.75 * (B 2+ L 2) 1/2, wherein this total Diagonal Dimension records along the diagonal of Bounding Box, and this Bounding Box extends to tangent and limited by described length dimension and width dimensions with the outer surface at the Breadth Maximum of club head body and maximum length place; And
The shaft parts, it cooperates with described club head body.
65. as the described golf clubs of claim 64, wherein said total Diagonal Dimension is at least 0.8 * (B 2+ L 2) 1/2
66. as the described golf clubs of claim 64, wherein said total Diagonal Dimension is at least 0.85 * (B 2+ L 2) 1/2
67. as the described golf clubs of claim 64, wherein said club head body comprises at least one non-metallic part.
68. as the described golf clubs of claim 67, wherein said at least one non-metallic part comprises nonmetal bizet part.
69. as the described golf clubs of claim 68, wherein said at least one non-metallic part comprises nonmetal base section.
70. as the described golf clubs of claim 67, wherein said at least one non-metallic part comprises nonmetal base section.
71. as the described golf clubs of claim 67, wherein said club head body comprises metal parts, wherein said at least one non-metallic part cooperates with described metal parts.
72., also comprise the weight member that cooperates with described club head body as the described golf clubs of claim 64.
73. as the described golf clubs of claim 74, wherein said weight member is positioned near the posterior office or this rear portion of described club head body.
74. as the described golf clubs of claim 73, at least a portion in the wherein said weight member is orientated the heel lateral near the rear portion of described club head body as.
75. as the described golf clubs of claim 73, at least a portion in the wherein said weight member is orientated the toe side near the rear portion of described club head body as.
76. as the described golf clubs of claim 72, wherein said weight member removably cooperates with described club head body.
77. as the described golf clubs of claim 72, wherein said weight member is arranged in the internal chamber that is limited by described club head body at least in part.
78. as the described golf clubs of claim 64, also comprise counterweight part, it integrally forms the part of described club head body.
79. as the described golf clubs of claim 78, wherein said counterweight part is positioned near the posterior office or this rear portion of described club head body.
80. as the described golf clubs of claim 79, at least a portion in the wherein said counterweight part is orientated the heel lateral near the rear portion of described club head body as.
81. as the described golf clubs of claim 79, at least a portion in the wherein said counterweight part is orientated the toe side near the rear portion of described club head body as.
82., also comprise as the described golf clubs of claim 64:
First weight member, this first weight member cooperates with described club head body near the posterior office of described club head body or this rear portion;
Second weight member, this second weight member cooperates with described club head body near the posterior office of described club head body or this rear portion, and wherein said second weight member separates with described first weight member.
83. as the described golf clubs of claim 82, wherein said first weight member is orientated the heel lateral near the rear portion of described club head body as.
84. as the described golf clubs of claim 82, wherein said first weight member is orientated the toe side near the rear portion of described club head body as.
85. as the described golf clubs of claim 82, wherein said first weight member is orientated the heel lateral near the rear portion of described club head body as, described second weight member is orientated the toe side near the rear portion of described club head body as.
86. as the described golf clubs of claim 82, wherein said first weight member removably cooperates with described club head body, and described second weight member removably cooperates with described club head body.
87. as the described golf clubs of claim 64, wherein the glof club head length dimension is at least 4.5 inches.
88., also comprise as the described golf clubs of claim 64:
The handle parts, it cooperates with described shaft parts.
89. a golf clubs comprises:
Club head body, this club head body comprises metal master part and the non-metallic part that partly cooperates with described metal master, wherein said club head body has total club head length dimension L of at least 4.5 inches, and club head width dimensions B is at least 0.9 with the ratio of length dimension, the volume of club head is at least 450 cubic centimetres, and total Diagonal Dimension is at least 0.75 * (B 2+ L 2) 1/2, wherein this total Diagonal Dimension records along the diagonal of Bounding Box, and wherein this Bounding Box extends to tangent and limited by described length dimension and width dimensions with the outer surface at the Breadth Maximum of club head body and maximum length place;
Counterweight, near its cooperation or integrally be formed into the posterior office or this rear portion of club head body; And
The shaft parts, these shaft parts cooperate with described club head body.
90. as the described golf clubs of claim 89, wherein said total Diagonal Dimension is at least 0.8 * (B 2+ L 2) 1/2
91. as the described golf clubs of claim 89, wherein said total Diagonal Dimension is at least 0.85 * (B 2+ L 2) 1/2
92. as the described golf clubs of claim 89, wherein said non-metallic part comprises nonmetal bizet part.
93. as the described golf clubs of claim 89, wherein said non-metallic part comprises nonmetal base section.
94. as the described golf clubs of claim 89, at least a portion in the wherein said counterweight is orientated the heel lateral near the rear portion of described club head body as.
95. as the described golf clubs of claim 89, at least a portion in the wherein said counterweight is orientated the toe side near the rear portion of described club head body as.
96. as the described golf clubs of claim 89, wherein said counterweight removably cooperates with described club head body.
97. as the described golf clubs of claim 89, wherein said counterweight is arranged in the internal chamber that is limited by described club head body at least in part.
98. as the described golf clubs of claim 89, wherein said counterweight comprises:
First counterweight part, this first counterweight part cooperates with described club head body near the posterior office of described club head body or this rear portion or integrally forms;
Second counterweight part, this second counterweight part cooperates with described club head body near the posterior office of described club head body or this rear portion or integrally forms, and wherein said second counterweight part is separated with described first counterweight part.
99. as the described golf clubs of claim 89, wherein said counterweight comprises first counterweight part that cooperates with described club head body, with described second counterweight part that cooperates with described club head body, wherein said second counterweight part is separated with described first counterweight part.
100. as the described golf clubs of claim 99, wherein said first counterweight part is orientated the heel lateral near the rear portion of described club head body as.
101. as the described golf clubs of claim 99, wherein said first counterweight part is orientated the toe side near the rear portion of described club head body as.
102. as the described golf clubs of claim 99, wherein said first counterweight part is orientated the heel lateral near the rear portion of described club head body as, described second counterweight part is orientated the toe side near the rear portion of described club head body as.
103. as the described golf clubs of claim 99, wherein said first counterweight part removably cooperates with described club head body, and described second counterweight part removably cooperates with described club head body.
104., also comprise as the described golf clubs of claim 89:
The handle parts, it cooperates with described shaft parts.
105. a golf clubs comprises:
Club head body, this club head body has club head length dimension L and club head width dimensions B, wherein the described width dimensions of this club head body is at least 0.9 with the ratio of length dimension, the volume of club head is at least 450 cubic centimetres, and at least one level cross-sectionn of wherein said club head body surrounds the area of at least 0.8 * BL; And
The shaft parts, it cooperates with described club head body.
106. as the described golf clubs of claim 105, wherein said area is at least 0.85 * BL.
107. as the described golf clubs of claim 105, wherein said area is at least 0.9 * BL.
108. as the described golf clubs of claim 105, wherein said club head body comprises at least one non-metallic part.
109. as the described golf clubs of claim 108, wherein said at least one non-metallic part comprises nonmetal bizet part.
110. as the described golf clubs of claim 109, wherein said at least one non-metallic part comprises nonmetal base section.
111. as the described golf clubs of claim 108, wherein said at least one non-metallic part comprises nonmetal base section.
112. as the described golf clubs of claim 108, wherein said club head body comprises metal parts, wherein said at least one non-metallic part cooperates with described metal parts.
113., also comprise the weight member that cooperates with described club head body as the described golf clubs of claim 105.
114. as the described golf clubs of claim 113, wherein said weight member is positioned near the posterior office or this rear portion of described club head body.
115. as the described golf clubs of claim 114, at least a portion in the wherein said weight member is orientated the heel lateral near the rear portion of described club head body as.
116. as the described golf clubs of claim 114, at least a portion in the wherein said weight member is orientated the toe side near the rear portion of described club head body as.
117. as the described golf clubs of claim 113, wherein said weight member removably cooperates with described club head body.
118. as the described golf clubs of claim 113, wherein said weight member is arranged in the internal chamber that is limited by described club head body at least in part.
119. as the described golf clubs of claim 105, also comprise counterweight part, it integrally forms the part of described club head body.
120. as the described golf clubs of claim 119, wherein said counterweight part is positioned near the posterior office or this rear portion of described club head body.
121. as the described golf clubs of claim 120, at least a portion in the wherein said counterweight part is orientated the heel lateral near the rear portion of described club head body as.
122. as the described golf clubs of claim 120, at least a portion in the wherein said counterweight part is orientated the toe side near the rear portion of described club head body as.
123., also comprise as the described golf clubs of claim 105:
First weight member, this first weight member cooperates with described club head body near the posterior office of described club head body or this rear portion;
Second weight member, this second weight member cooperates with described club head body near the posterior office of described club head body or this rear portion, and wherein said second weight member separates with described first weight member.
124. as the described golf clubs of claim 123, wherein said first weight member is orientated the heel lateral near the rear portion of described club head body as.
125. as the described golf clubs of claim 123, wherein said first weight member is orientated the toe side near the rear portion of described club head body as.
126. as the described golf clubs of claim 123, wherein said first weight member is orientated the heel lateral near the rear portion of described club head body as, described second weight member is orientated the toe side near the rear portion of described club head body as.
127. as the described golf clubs of claim 123, wherein said first weight member removably cooperates with described club head body, and described second weight member removably cooperates with described club head body.
128. as the described golf clubs of claim 105, wherein said length dimension is at least 4.5 inches.
129., also comprise as the described golf clubs of claim 105:
The handle parts, it cooperates with described shaft parts.
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