Abstract: Golf clubs are fitted with either plural grooves extending along the face in at least two non-parallel directions or with pads, or both, for purposes of achieving a variety of different corrective actions to a golf ball struck by the face.

Abstract: Golf clubs are fitted with either plural grooves extending along the face in at least two non-parallel directions or with pads, or both, for purposes of achieving a variety of different corrective actions to a golf ball struck by the face.

Abstract: A golf club head (12) for a putter or chipper having a sighting device (16, 50, 44, 45) by which the golfer may easily align the club head to maintain its horizontal plane (31) parallel with the putting surface. The sole plate of the club head (12) is relieved by including two ribs (21, 22) extending from club face portion (13) to the rear of the club head to minimize dragging and scuffing on the grass of the putting surface during a stroke. Recesses (24) in the relieved areas are adapted to receive selectable size weights (26) which permit the weight of the club head to be adjusted to suit the individual and to also balance the head or to vary the heel-to-toe weight ratio. One golf club head (60) has a face (63, 70) having a plurality of deep vertical grooves (64, 72) therein between 1/32 and 1/8 inch wide, spaced by ribs (65, 71) to reduce the impact area of a golf ball with the golf club face (63, 70) to reduce back-spin and skidding of the golf ball.

Abstract: A golf club head apparatus having a body of predetermined shape having a face, sole, top and rear sides and a hosel therein for the attachment of the shaft. One or more turning air vanes of predetermined shape are attached to the golf club head body for directing the flow of air in a predetermined pattern thereby. Each air vane is attached to the body in a predetermined spaced relationship to allow the flow of air around the air vane and between the air vane and the body to alter the aerodynamic characteristics of a golf club.

Abstract: A golf club head for a putter or the like having a sighting device by which the golfer may easily align the club head to maintain its horizontal plane parallel with the putting surface. The sighting device is a cylindrical cavity in the club head immediately behind the point on the club face at which the ball is struck. A light colored spot is concentrically disposed on the lower closed end of the cavity. A transparent disc is disposed over the upper open end of the cavity and has a concentric dark spot concentric therewith. The golfer establishes a vertical line of sight with respect to the ball and adjusts the plane of the club head to cause the lower spot to be in coincidence with the upper spot. The sole plate of the club head is relieved to the rear of the club face to minimize dragging and scuffing on the grass of the putting surface during a stroke.

Abstract: A golf club head for a putter or the like having a sighting device by which the golfer may easily align the club head to maintain its horizontal plane parallel with the putting surface. The sighting device is a cylindrical cavity in the club head immediately behind the point on the club face at which the ball is struck. A light colored spot surrounded by a dark area is concentrically disposed on the lower closed end of the cavity. A transparent lens, which may include a convex or concave surface, is disposed over the upper open end of the cavity and has a concentric dark spot concentric therewith. The golfer establishes a vertical line of sight with respect to the ball and adjusts the plane of the club head to cause the lower spot to be in coincidence with the upper spot. The sole plate of the club head is relieved to the rear of the club face to minimize dragging and scuffing on the grass of the putting surface during a stroke.