Abstract: A golf club head of the iron type known as a wedge is provided which is designed to propel the golf ball short distances or out of the sand in a more efficient manner than the common or conventional type. The striking surface or face of the golf club head includes a curved portion at the rearward portion thereof. The striking surface or face is preferably straight or flat from the leading edge to about one third of the distance back to the trailing or rear edge. At that point the configuration of the striking surface curves upwardly. This upward change in the golf club face or striking surface will throw the ball out of the sand more efficiently than a single straight or flat surface. When used on the fairway or other areas of the golf course it insures a more solid contact with the golf ball when the golfer does not make a perfect or good shot.

Abstract: A golf club of the iron type designed to prevent shanking of the ball. The club comprises a club head having an upper edge, a sole, a heel, and a toe. The club head further comprises a rear surface and a forward striking face, each extending from heel to toe. The club's shaft extends along an axis outwardly and downwardly to a mounting device for attaching the shaft to the club head. The mounting device comprises a member which, in the vicinity of the upper edge, is spaced from and to the rear of the upper edge, and extends therefrom downwardly and forwardly to attach to the rear surface. Preferably, the location of attachment is on a line spaced the same distance from the sole as the center of mass of the club head, and ideally it is directly to the rear of the center of mass.