Abstract: A golf club head, comprising a main body portion formed by an investment casting of a first metallic material; a face plate formed of a second metallic material which is forged and is substantially softer than the first material; joining the periphery of the face plate to the main body portion to form a high strength, forged face plate for the golf club head, and the metallic materials for the face plate and main body portion being of substantially the same composition.

Abstract: A golf club head has a main body portion formed by an investment casting of material such as stainless steel, beryllium copper, titanium, and aluminum. The face plate of the head is formed of a forged metal, such as forged carbon steel, this plate being welded to the face portion of the casting to form an integral assembly therewith. The forged metal face plate affords a more solid impact and feel to the club which provides better control. Also, it has very high strength. Preferably, the head consists of cast stainless steel, and the face plate of forged stainless steel, both steels being of the same composition. Face plate metal is preferably re-distributed toward the toe and heel of the head.

Abstract: A golf club head comprising a main body portion formed by a steel casting; a face plate formed of forged steel, and having a periphery, a ball striking front face, and a rear side; provisions for joining the periphery of the face plate at the main body portion to form a high strength, forged face plate for the golf club head; and the main body portion forming a first rearwardly re-entrant recess directly communicating with the face plate rear side over the major area of the rear side. The face plate may alternatively consist of consolidated metal powder.