MULTI-MATERIAL GOLF CLUB HEAD

Abstract

The presently disclosed technology is directed to a golf club head. For example, the golf club head may include a body that includes an upper hosel region. The golf club head may include an upper hosel component to engage the upper hosel region.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present application is a Continuation-In-Part (CIP) of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 18/092,733, which is a CIP of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 17/725,075, filed on Apr. 20, 2022, the disclosures of which are incorporated by reference in their entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to a multi-material golf club head wherein the junction between the two different components made from different materials are seamlessly incorporated within existing visual cues of a golf club head to provide an aesthetically pleasing joint between the two components. More specifically, the present invention relates to identifying the existing visual cues of a golf club head together with the different bonding needs of the golf club head at the desirable visual cue, and continuously adjusting the design of the joint between the two different components depending on the needs of the golf club head at across the entire junction between the two different components.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Utilizing multiple materials to design a golf club head has been around for a long time. U.S. Pat. No. 3,985,363 to Jepson et al. illustrates one of the earliest attempts to utilize multiple materials to improve the performance of a golf club head via the utilization of wood, metal, and plastic.

Despite all of the advantages associated with the utilization of material, two of the biggest drawbacks associated with multi-material golf club head are 1) the difficulties in securely joining materials to withstand the impact forces with a golf ball, and 2) preserving the aesthetics of the golf club to minimize the distractions associated with the differing visuals of the different material.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,385,348 to Wargo illustrates one of the earliest examples of utilizing threaded fasteners to secure a heavy secondary golf club component to the main chassis of the golf club head. U.S. Pat. No. 5,385,348 to Wargo utilizes replaceable inserts that have their weights and characteristics varied by controlling the amount and location of a layer of weightly material attached thereto.

U.S. Pat. No. 7,037,214 to Nakahara et al. illustrates the utilization of a lightweight material to replace the crown portion of a golf club via flanges wherein the ratio of the specific gravities is equal to or superior to 1.3. The bond between a thin crown piece and the chassis of the golf club head creates a unique set of challenges, as lightweight materials tend not to bond well to metallic materials, and the bond usually creates a visual delineation that is undesirable visually.

Hence, based on the above, it can be seen that there is a need in the art for a multi-material golf club head that not only is capable of achieving a secure bond between the different components, there is a need to do it in an aesthetically pleasing way.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Embodiments of the presently disclosed technology may include golf clubs. In accordance with some aspects of the presently disclosed technology, a golf club head may include a body. The body may include an upper hosel region. The upper hosel region may include an upper hosel region interior. The golf club head may include an upper hosel component to engage the upper hosel region interior. The upper hosel component may include a through hole to receive a shaft,

In embodiments, the upper hosel component may be made out of a different material than the body.

In embodiments, the upper hosel component may be metallic.

In embodiments, the upper hosel component may appear triangular in a top-down view.

In embodiments, the upper hosel component may continuously cover a rear-ward part of the upper hosel region interior, a toe-ward part of the upper hosel region interior, and a heel-ward part of the upper hosel region interior.

In embodiments, the body may further include a body interior and a body exterior. The upper hosel component may include one or more ribs expanding away from the through hole.

In accordance with some aspects of the presently disclosed technology, a golf club head may include a body. The body may include an upper hosel region. The golf club head may include a hosel component to fit within the upper hosel region. The hosel component may include a through hole component to receive a shaft and a threaded component to engage a fastener.

In embodiments, the hosel component may be a unibody design.

In embodiments, the hosel component may be a two-piece design such that the through hole component is a first piece, and the threaded component is a second piece.

In embodiments, the hosel component may be made out of a different material than the body.

In accordance with some aspects of the presently disclosed technology, a golf club head may include a body. The body may include an upper hosel region. The upper hosel region may include an upper hosel region interior and an upper hosel region exterior. The golf club head may include a first hosel component to fit on top of the upper hosel region. The first hosel component may include a through hole to receive a shaft. The golf club head may include a second hosel component below the first hosel component.

In embodiments, the first hosel component and the second hosel component may be made out of different materials than the body.

In embodiments, the first hosel component may include a first hosel component top and a first hosel component bottom. The second hosel component may include a second hosel component top and a second hosel component bottom. The second hosel component bottom may engage the first hosel component bottom. The second hosel component top may be flush with the upper hosel region exterior.

In embodiments, the body may further include a body top and a body bottom. The first hosel component may include a first hosel component top and a first hosel component bottom. The second hosel component may include a second hosel component top and a second hosel component bottom. The second hosel component top may be in contact with the first hosel component bottom and the second hosel component bottom may be flush with the body bottom.

In embodiments, the first hosel component may include a first hosel component top and a first hosel component bottom. The first hosel component bottom may include a first threaded section. The first threaded section may receive a fastener. The second hosel component may include a second hosel component top. The second hosel component top may include a second threaded section. The second threaded section may receive the fastener. The second hosel component may include a second hosel component bottom.

In embodiments, the first hosel component may include a first hosel component top and a first hosel component bottom. The second hosel component may include a second hosel component top and a second hosel component bottom. The second hosel component top may partially fit within the first hosel component bottom.

In embodiments, the body may further include a body interior, a body exterior, a lower hosel region, a first recessed section surrounding the upper hosel region, and a second recessed section surrounding the lower hosel region. The first recessed section may receive the first hosel component such that the first hosel component is flush with the body exterior surrounding the first recessed section. The second recessed section may receive the second hosel component such that the second hosel component is flush with the body exterior surrounding the second recessed section.

In embodiments, the body may further include a hosel component nut to receive a threaded section of the first hosel component. The first hosel component may include the threaded section insertable through the upper hosel region. The second hosel component may fit against the upper hosel region interior. The second hosel component may receive the first hosel component.

In embodiments, the body may further include a third hosel component to secure the first hosel component to the second hosel component.

In embodiments, the first hosel component may include a first hosel component top and a first hosel component bottom. The first hosel component bottom may include a first threaded exterior section. The second hosel component may include a second hosel component top that may include a second threaded exterior section and a second hosel component bottom. The third hosel component may include a threaded interior to engage the first threaded exterior section and the second threaded exterior section.

These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings, description and claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The foregoing and other features and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following description of the invention as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein and form a part of the specification, further serve to explain the principles of the invention and to enable a person skilled in the pertinent art to make and use the invention.

FIG. 1 of the accompanying drawings shows a bottom sole side perspective view of a golf club head in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 of the accompanying drawings shows a frontal view of a golf club head in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 of the accompanying drawings shows a heel side view of a golf club head in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 of the accompanying drawings shows a toe side view of a golf club head in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 of the accompanying drawings shows a top crown view of a prior art golf club head;

FIG. 6 of the accompanying drawings shows a top crown view of a golf club head in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 7 of the accompanying drawings shows a bottom sole view of a golf club head in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 8 of the accompanying drawings shows an exploded heel side view of a golf club head in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 9 of the accompanying drawings shows a cross-sectional view of a golf club head in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, taken along cross-sectional line A-A′ shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 10 of the accompanying drawings shows an enlarged cross-sectional view of a golf club head highlighted by circular region A shown in FIG. 9;

FIG. 11 of the accompanying drawings shows an enlarged cross-sectional view of a golf club head highlighted by circular region B shown in FIG. 10;

FIG. 12 of the accompanying drawings shows a cross-sectional view along a different cross-sectional line allowing the hosel portion recess to be shown more clearly; and

FIG. 13 of the accompanying drawings shows an exploded perspective view of a golf club head in accordance with an even further alternative embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 illustrates a cross-sectional side view of a golf club head in accordance with one or more embodiments of the presently disclosed technology.

FIG. 15 illustrates an exploded cross-sectional side view of a golf club head in accordance with one or more embodiments of the presently disclosed technology.

FIG. 16A illustrates a perspective view of a hosel component in accordance with one or more embodiments of the presently disclosed technology.

FIG. 16B illustrates a down-top view of a hosel component in accordance with one or more embodiments of the presently disclosed technology.

FIG. 17A illustrates a cross-sectional view of a hosel component in accordance with one or more embodiments of the presently disclosed technology.

FIG. 17B illustrates an exploded perspective view of a hosel component in accordance with one or more embodiments of the presently disclosed technology.

FIG. 18A illustrates a cross-sectional view of hosel components in accordance with one or more embodiments of the presently disclosed technology.

FIG. 18B illustrates an exploded perspective view of hosel components in accordance with one or more embodiments of the presently disclosed technology.

FIG. 19A illustrates a cross-sectional view of hosel components in accordance with one or more embodiments of the presently disclosed technology.

FIG. 19B illustrates an exploded perspective view of hosel components in accordance with one or more embodiments of the presently disclosed technology.

FIG. 20 illustrates a cross-sectional view of hosel components in accordance with one or more embodiments of the presently disclosed technology.

FIG. 21A illustrates a cross-sectional view of hosel components in accordance with one or more embodiments of the presently disclosed technology.

FIG. 21B illustrates an exploded perspective view of hosel components in accordance with one or more embodiments of the presently disclosed technology.

FIG. 22 illustrates a cross-sectional view of hosel components in accordance with one or more embodiments of the presently disclosed technology.

FIG. 23A illustrates a cross-sectional view of hosel components in accordance with one or more embodiments of the presently disclosed technology.

FIG. 23B illustrates an exploded cross-sectional view of hosel components in accordance with one or more embodiments of the presently disclosed technology.

FIG. 24A illustrates a cross-sectional view of hosel components in accordance with one or more embodiments of the presently disclosed technology.

FIG. 24B illustrates an exploded cross-sectional view of hosel components in accordance with one or more embodiments of the presently disclosed technology.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The following detailed description describes the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.

Various inventive features are described below, and each can be used independently of one another or in combination with other features. However, any single inventive feature may not address any or all of the problems discussed above or may only address one of the problems discussed above. Further, one or more of the problems discussed above may not be fully addressed by any of the features described below.

FIG. 1 of the accompanying drawings shows a perspective view of a golf club head 100 in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The golf club head 100 if further separated into a body portion 102 and a crown portion 110. The body portion 102 further comprises of sub-components such as the striking face 104, a hosel 106, and a portion of the sole 108. The crown portion 110, in accordance with the current embodiment, includes a crown 111 and wraps around a skirt 112 of the golf club head 100 to form at least a portion of the sole 108.

The body portion 102 of the golf club head 100 in accordance with the present invention may roughly be 4.5 g/cc, as modern day driver type golf club heads are generally made out of a titanium type material; however, numerous other material may be used to form the body portion 102 of the golf club head without departing from the scope and content of the present invention so long as it can provide the structural rigidity of the golf club head 100. The crown portion 110 of the golf club head 100, at least in accordance with the present invention, may generally be made out of a lightweight material such as a fiber reinforced plastic type material with a density of less than about 2.0 g/cc, more preferably less than about 1.8 g/cc, and most preferably less than about 1.7 g/cc; however numerous other types of lightweight material may be used without departing from the scope and content of the present invention as long as it has a density that is less than that of the material used to form the body portion 102.

One key feature shown in FIG. 1 that is worth highlighting is the parting line 114 between the body portion 102 and the crown portion 110. It should be noted that visually, the parting line 114 is located significantly forward on the crown 111 ledge than any other prior art golf club head 100 incorporating multiple materials, as it follows the visual cue of a golf club head 100 that creates a natural break between the striking face portion 104 and the crown 111. Having this crown parting line 114 being located so far forward is beneficial to the performance of a golf club head in that it eliminates the undesirable visuals generally associated with multi-material golf club head wherein the crown portion 110 is made from a lightweight composite type material. However, having the parting line 114 between the crown portion 110 and the body portion 102 this far forward in the crown portion of the golf club head 100 comes with additional design challenges that will be discussed below.

FIG. 2 of the accompanying drawings shows a frontal view of a golf club head 200 in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The frontal view of this golf club head 200 shows the body portion 202 forming a portion of the sole 208 and the crown portion 210 forming a crown 211 and a skirt 212 of the golf club head 200. In addition to the above, this frontal view also allows the parting line 214 to be shown more clearly, once again illustrating that the location of the parting line 214 that separates the crown portion 210 from the sole portion 202 follows the contour of the upper edge of the striking face 204 in the striking face plane, and transitions towards to a line that is underneath the skirt 212 of the golf club head. Finally, this frontal view of the golf club head 200 shown in FIG. 2 also illustrates a cross-sectional line A-A′, to which a subsequent cross-sectional view figure can be provided to illustrate the bond between the crown portion 210 and the body portion 202.

FIG. 3 of the accompanying drawing shows a heel side view of a golf club head 300 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. In this view, we can once again see the main components of the crown portion 310 further comprising the crown 311 of the golf club head 300 and the body portion 302 further comprising a sole 308 of the golf club head 300. In this heel side view of the golf club head 300 shown in FIG. 3, it can be seen that the parting line 314 falls below the skirt 312 of the golf club head 300 to form a portion of the sole 308. The parting line 214 (shown in FIG. 2), in the frontal view shown in FIG. 2 follows the natural visual cue of the topline of the striking face 204 (shown in FIG. 2), but in the side view shown here in FIG. 3, it actually follows the natural cues derived from the sole 308 graphics as it wraps around the skirt 312 of the golf club head 300 into the sole 308.

Although the details of the bond between the crown portion 310 and the body portion 302 is not shown here in FIG. 3 and will be discussed in more detail in the subsequent cross-sectional views, it is worth noting there that the bond is generally achieved via a lap joint type of joint, wherein there is a beginning of an overlap and an end of an overlap. This key concept will be used to help define distance D1 below, as distance D1 is critical to the present invention in providing the improved aesthetic performance of the present invention.

In addition to the above FIG. 3 of the accompanying drawings also shows another key feature of the present invention by illustrating the forwardmost vertical plane 320. The forwardmost vertical plane 320 is a plane that is created in the x-y plane as illustrated by the coordinate system 301 that abuts the forwardmost portion of the golf club head 300. Often in a conventional golf club head 300 geometry, the forwardmost plane 320 abuts the leading edge of the face sole junction; however, in alternative embodiments of the present invention, the forwardmost plane 320 could abut any other location in the golf club head 300 without departing from the scope and content of the present invention so long as it fits the definition above.

Once the forwardmost vertical plane 320 is established, another very important distance D1 could be illustrated. Distance D1, as defined in the present invention, relates to the distance between the forwardmost vertical plane 320 and the forwardmost point 322 of said crown portion 310. In the current embodiment of the present invention, distance D1 may generally be less than about 17.5 mm, more preferably less than about 16.5 mm, and most preferably less than about 15.5 mm. This distance D1, as previously mentioned, is critical to the proper function of the present invention as it allows the parting line 314 between the crown portion 310 and the body portion 302 to be shifted to an existing visual cue that already exists in a golf club head 300 such as the crown topline transition. The ability to strategically place the parting line 314 of the different components of a multi-material golf club head 300 at a location that fits with an existing visual cue of a golf club head 300 is beneficial to the performance of a golf club head 300 in that it minimizes visual distractions of a golf club head that can often be undesirable.

Before moving on to a discussion about the undesirable visual generally associated with a prior art multi-material golf club head 500 (shown in FIG. 5), FIG. 4 of the accompanying drawings merely shows a toe side view of a golf club head 400 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, allowing the parting line 414 between the crown portion 410 and the body portion 402 to be shown more clearly. Although the parting line 414 shown in FIG. 4 mostly mirrors the parting line 314 (shown in FIG. 3) due to the fact that the sole 408 is symmetrical in terms of its graphics, the hosel portion of the parting line 414 is slightly different as shown in FIG. 3 due to the fact that only one side of a golf club head 400 has a hosel.

FIG. 5 of the accompanying drawings shows a top view of a prior art golf club head 500 where no effort is made to strategically align the parting line 514 between the crown portion 510 with the body portion 502 with any existing visual cue or natural feature of the golf club head 500. As it can be seen in FIG. 5, the resultant golf club head 500 leaves a strange line across the crown of the golf club head 500, creating an undesirable and distracting effect that will be distracting to a golfer.

Comparing the top view of the prior art golf club head 500 shown in FIG. 5 with the top view of the current inventive golf club head 600 shown in FIG. 6, golf club head 600 provides an improved performance in the visuals of the golf club head 600 by shifting the parting line 614 to the frontal crown transition portion defined as the forwardmost point of said crown portion 610 in FIG. 6. It is worth noting here that despite the best efforts to create a seamless parting line 614 that matches with an existing visual cue of a golf club head 600, the parting line 614 does become more visually recognizable around the hosel 606 of the golf club head 600; as that region of the golf club head 600 does not contain any discernable visual cues that lend itself well to conceal the parting line 614. In addition to showing the improvement in the aesthetics of the golf club head 600 compared to prior art golf club head 500 (shown in FIG. 5), FIG. 6 of the accompanying drawings once again shows the distance D1, being measured from the forwardmost portion of the golf club head 600 to the forwardmost point 622 of the crown portion, along the z-axis.

FIG. 7 of the accompanying drawings shows a bottom sole view of a golf club head 700 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. In this sole view of the golf club head 700 we can see that the parting line 714 follows the visual cues of the sole graphics, allowing the golf club head 700 to create a visually seamless blend between the crown portion 710 and the body portion 702. In addition to the above, this bottom sole view of the golf club head 700 illustrates how the crown portion 710 wraps around a skit of the golf club head 700 to form at least a portion of the sole of the golf club head 700.

FIG. 8 of the accompanying drawings shows an exploded view of a golf club head 800 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. In this exploded view of the golf club head 800 shown in FIG. 8, one can clearly how the crown portion 810 and the body portion 802 fit together via a lap joint as previously discussed. Although the cross-sectional view of the golf club head will provide even more detail below, the body portion 802 has a recess 823 around the perimeter of the body portion 802. The recess 823, shown in FIG. 8 is generally created to accommodate the thickness of the crown portion 810 at the various portions around the perimeter of the body portion 802, allowing the two components to bond together via a lap joint type of bond. However, in alternative embodiments of the present invention, other types of bonds such as a butt joint, a dado joint, a rabbet joint, a dovetail joint, a tongue and groove joint, or any other types of joint could be used so long as it is capable of joining the crown portion 810 to the body portion 802 all without departing from the scope and content of the present invention.

The exploded view of the golf club head 800 shown in FIG. 8 also illustrates another critical feature of the present invention, wherein the distance of the overlap between the crown portion 810 with the body portion 802 to form said recess 823 varies across different portions of the golf club head 800 depending on the unique bonding requirements at each location. Because the present invention shifts the location of the parting line around various parts of the golf club head 800 to accommodate for visual cues inherent within a golf club head 800, the bond strength required at the various portions of the golf club head 800 may be different, requiring different amount of overlap. This amount of overlap, generally quantified as the length of a recess 823 is generally defined as the distance between the beginning of an overlap to the end of an overlap. For the frontal crown joint recess 823 length, that length is defined as the difference between the forwardmost point 822 of the crown portion 810 and the rearward most point 824 of the recess 823 at the frontal body portion 802. For the aft rear joint recess length, that length is defined as the difference between the rearwardmost point 828 of the crown portion 810 and the forwardmost point 826 of the recess 823 at the rear of the body portion 802.

In order to illustrate this very important concept of creating and defining a recess 823 via the overlap, a cross-sectional view of the golf club head 900 is shown in FIG. 9. This cross-sectional view of the golf club head 900 shown in FIG. 9 is taken along cross-sectional line A-A′ shown in FIG. 2, down the center of the golf club head. In this cross-sectional view of the golf club head 900 the crown portion 910 is attached to the body portion 902 via overlapping lap joints created by recesses in the body portion 902. Circular region A and circular region B are also highlighted in FIG. 9, allowing enlarged views of the crown leading edge recess and the aft portion recess to be shown in more detail in FIGS. 10 and 11 respectively, illustrating the different designs used to achieve the different bonds at different portions of the golf club head 900.

FIG. 10 of the accompanying drawings shows an enlarged cross-sectional view of circular region A shown in FIG. 9, which reflects an enlarged cross-sectional view of a frontal crown junction point between the crown portion 1010 and the body portion 1002. Although it's been discussed briefly in earlier discussions, the bond between the crown portion 1010 and the body portion 1002 is generally achieved via an overlapping lap joint type of bond, with the body portion 1002 forming a frontal crown recess 1023a to receive the crown portion 1010. The thickness of the frontal crown recess 1023a in accordance with the present invention may generally be less than about 1.0 mm, more preferably less than about 0.9 mm, and most preferably less than about 0.8 mm, as crown portion 1010 is typically made from a thin lightweight composite type material. This thickness of the frontal crown recess 1023a may generally be thicker than the actual thickness of the crown portion 1010 itself, because not only does it need to accommodate the thickness of the crown portion 1010 in the range of less than about 0.8 mm, more preferably less than about 0.7 mm, and most preferably less than about 0.65 mm, it also has to accommodate approximately 0.15 mm of glue bond thickness that is not shown in FIG. 10. In this enlarged view shown in FIG. 10, because the bond between the crown portion 1010 and the body portion 1002 at the crown leading edge is so close to the striking face plane, it has an increased overlap length to accommodate for the increased stress occurring at that portion of the golf club head. This overlap length D2, although may look like a linear length in FIG. 10, is actually an arc length, but only appears linear due to the large radius of curvature at this portion of the golf club head. The increased overlap length at the crown transition, defined here as frontal crown transition overlap length D2, may generally be greater than about 12 mm and less than about 25 mm, more preferably greater than about 13 mm and less than about 24 mm, and most preferably greater than about 14 mm and less than about 23 mm. The frontal crown transition overlap length D2, as described in the present invention, may generally start at the forwardmost point 1022 of the crown portion 1010 and end at the rearwardmost point 1024 of the frontal crown recess 1023a at the front of the body portion 1002.

FIG. 11 of the accompanying drawings shows an enlarged cross-sectional view of circular region B shown in FIG. 9, which reflects an enlarged cross-sectional view of a rear sole junction point between the crown portion 1110 and the body portion 1102. Although this geometry may look more complicated at the rear portion of the golf club head due to the adjacent weighting member, the overall concept of the bond here remains the same with an overlapping lap joint created via a rear sole recess 1123b in rear of the body portion 1102. Similar to the discussion above, the thickness of the rear sole recess 1123b, because it is adapted to receive the same crown portion 1110, is generally less than about 1.0 mm, more preferably less than about 0.9 mm, and most preferably less than about 0.8 mm. However, in this rear portion of the golf club head, because of the rear edge is not subjected to as much impact stresses at the crown leading edge, the overlap length does not need to be as lengthy. The rear overlap length D3, in accordance with the current embodiment of the present invention, may generally be less than about 6.5 mm, more preferably less than about 6 mm, and most preferably less than about 5 mm. The rear overlap length D3, as described in the present invention, may generally be the difference between the rearwardmost point 1128 of the crown portion 1110 and the forwardmost point 1126 of the rear sole recess 1123b at the rear of the body portion 1102 taken along the arc, and not just linearly.

In view of the dramatic difference in the crown transition overlap length D2 and the rear overlap length D3, it can be said that the present golf club head has a Ratio of Front to Rear Overlap Length of about greater than about 2.0, more preferably greater than about 2.5, and most preferably greater than about 3.0. The Ratio of Front to Rear Overlap Length defined by Equation (1) below:

$\begin{array}{cc}\mathrm{Ratio}\mathrm{of}\mathrm{Front}\mathrm{to}\mathrm{Rear}\mathrm{Overlap}\mathrm{Length}=\frac{\mathrm{Crown}\mathrm{transition}\mathrm{overlap}\mathrm{length}D2}{\mathrm{Rear}\mathrm{overlap}\mathrm{length}D3}& \mathrm{Eq}.\left(1\right)\end{array}$

FIG. 12 of the accompanying drawings shows a cross-sectional view of the golf club head 1200 in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. In this cross-sectional view of the golf club head 1200 shown in FIG. 12, we can see that the distance of the hosel portion recess 1223c between the crown portion 1210 and the body portion 1202 has an hosel overlap length D4 of greater than about 8 mm, more preferably greater than about 9 mm, and most preferably greater than about 10 mm. This length D4 is shown to be taken at an angle of 45° offset from the hosel axis, but could be measured from any angle that is between 15° to about 75° all without departing from the scope and content of the present invention. Moreover, the measurement of length D4 above is generally a measurement of the arc length as previously mentioned, despite it looking like a linear measurement in FIG. 12. Finally, similar to the discussion above, a separate ratio of Hosel to Rear Overlap Length may be established by Equation (2) below, defining the relationship between the two components.

$\begin{array}{cc}\mathrm{Ratio}\mathrm{of}\mathrm{Hosel}\mathrm{to}\mathrm{Rear}\mathrm{Overlap}\mathrm{Length}=\frac{\mathrm{Hosel}\mathrm{transition}\mathrm{overlap}\mathrm{length}D4}{\mathrm{Rear}\mathrm{overlap}\mathrm{length}D3}& \mathrm{Eq}.\left(2\right)\end{array}$

The Hosel to Rear Overlap Ratio Length, in accordance with the present invention, may generally be greater than about 1.0, more preferably greater than about 1.5, and most preferably greater than about 2.0

FIG. 13 of the accompanying drawings shows an exploded perspective view of a golf club head 1300 in accordance with a further alternative embodiment of the present invention. In this alternative embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 13, we can see that the golf club head 1300 is still comprised out of two main components, the body portion 1302 and the crown portion 1310 similar to previous discussions. However, in this alternative embodiment of the present invention, the metallic body portion 1302 is now formed out of three components, a main body chassis 1332, an upper hosel component 1306 and a lower hosel component 1338. The main body chassis 1332 may have an upper hosel opening 1305 and a lower hosel opening 1337, adapted to engage the upper hosel component 1306 and the lower hosel component 1338 respectively. The upper hosel component 1306 and the lower hosel component 1338 are generally formed independently and separately from the main body chassis 1332 and could even be formed out of different material to achieve different properties in the golf club head 1300 all without departing from the scope and content of the present invention.

The upper hosel component 1306 shown in this embodiment of the present invention may generally be made out of a lightweight polymer such as Kyronmax® S-2212 type of material from Mitsubishi Chemicals for it's lightweight and high strength properties. However, in alternative embodiments, the upper hosel component may also be made out of stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, or even theoretically tungsten all without departing from the scope and content of the present invention. Making the upper hosel component 1306 separately from the main body chassis 1332 reduces the machining needs to be done directly to the main body chassis 1332 and streamlines the manufacturing of this upper hosel component 1306.

The lower hosel component 1338 show in this embodiment of the present invention may generally be made out of stainless steel material for its ability to lower and move forward the center of gravity, which is often a desirable location for the center of gravity of a golf club head 1300. However, in alternative embodiments of the present invention, the lower hosel component 1338 may also be made out of aluminum, titanium, tungsten, or even the lightweight Kyronmax® S-2212 material mentioned above should it be helpful in achieving the desired CG location. Similar to the upper hosel component 1306 discussed above, making the lower hosel component 1338 separately also reduces the machining needs that needs to be done directly to the main body chassis 1332 and streamlines the manufacturing of the lower hosel component 1338 as well.

In addition to the benefit in manufacturing indicated above by removing the upper hosel component 1306 and the lower hosel component 1338 from the main body chassis 1332 to be formed out of the same component irrespective of the desired loft or dexterity of the golf club head, and only the crown portion 1310 and/or the upper hosel component 1306 and/or the lower hosel component 1338 needs to be changed to accomplish the variety of golf club heads throughout the entire line. In addition to the above, in an even further alternative embodiment, the upper hosel component 1306 and the lower hosel component 1338 could even engage differing main body chassis 1332 having different lofts to expand the applicability of these sub-components to different club heads all without departing from the scope and content of the present invention. Finally, more detail regarding golf club heads 1300 having multiple components such as upper hosel component 1306 and lower hosel component 1338 could be found in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 18/075,642, filed on Dec. 6, 2022, the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference in its entirety.

FIG. 14 illustrates a cross-sectional side view of a golf club head 1400 in accordance with one or more embodiments of the presently disclosed technology. Current composite-aft body style constructions may have a limited amount of composite. In existing technology, in clubs composed of higher percentages of composite, the composite must be substantially thickened which lowers durability. Despite thickening the composite, the composite may weigh significantly less than a standard metallic golf club head, making it difficult to get golf club head 1400 up to a sufficient weight, whether determined by USGA, R&A, or other governing bodies or metrics. Golf club head 1400 may include body 1402, upper hosel component 1414, and upper hosel region 1420. Body 1402 may include body interior 1404, upper hosel opening 1405, body exterior 1406, first piece 1408, second piece 1410, and bonding component 1412. Body interior 1404 may include an interior surface of body 1402 and any internal volume of body 1402. Body exterior 1406 may include an exterior surface of body 1402. Upper hosel opening 1405 may receive a part of a shaft (not shown). In some embodiments, upper hosel opening 1405 may receive upper hosel component 1414.

First piece 1408 may include metal, plastic, and/or composite. Second piece 1410 may include metal, plastic, and/or composite. For example, the metal may include tungsten, steel, titanium, aluminum, scandium, zinc, nickel, copper, iron, alloys, and/or other metals without departing from the spirit and scope of the presently disclosed technology. Plastic may include thermosets, thermoplastics, polycarbonates, polysulfones, and/or other plastics. Composites may include a variety of materials known to those skilled in the art, including for example, graphite, carbon fiber, resins, ceramics, boron fiber, polymers, foams, and so on.

In some embodiments, first piece 1408 and second piece 1410 may be molded, forged, metal injection molded, and/or otherwise manufactured. In embodiments, first piece 1408 may be independently manufactured from second piece 1410. In some embodiments, first piece 1408 may be manufactured around or with second piece 1410. Connection points between first piece 1408 and second piece 1410, as more clearly illustrated in FIG. 15, which illustrates an exploded cross-sectional side view of a golf club head in accordance with one or more embodiments of the presently disclosed technology, may be perpendicular to a shaft axis as illustrated by right angles 1422. This may help secure first piece 1408 to second piece 1410 with an inserted shaft (not shown). The perpendicular connection points may help reinforce the bond between first piece 1408 and second piece 1410. For example, after a shaft (not shown) is inserted, the torque and/or tension used to hold the shaft to golf club head 1400 may help secure first piece 1408 to second piece 1410. In some embodiments, the angle of the connection points may be more or less than 90°. In embodiments, the disclosed configuration may provide additional composite material to be used in golf club head 1400. In some embodiments, this may allow for composite to wrap all the way around upper hosel opening 1405. In some embodiments, bonding component 1412 may connect first piece 1408 to second piece 1410. Bonding component 1412 may be a ribbon connecting the seams of first piece 1408 and second piece 1410 within the internal volume of golf club head 1400. In embodiments, bonding component 1412 may include a layer of adhesive material to adhere to first piece 1408 and second piece 1410. In embodiments, bonding component 1412 may include metal, plastic, composite, adhesive, and/or other materials.

Upper hosel region 1420 may be on a heel end and a top end of golf club head 1400. Upper hosel region 1420 may include an upper hosel region interior and an upper hosel region exterior. The upper hosel region interior may refer to an interior surface of upper hosel region 1420. The upper hosel region exterior may refer to an exterior surface of upper hosel region 1420. In some embodiments, upper hosel region 1420 may include adjustability elements (at least shown as adjustability element 1752 in FIG. 17A). Adjustability elements (at least shown as adjustability element 1752 in FIG. 17A) may allow a user to adjust components of a shaft (not shown) that engages the adjustability elements (at least shown as adjustability element 1752 in FIG. 17A) such that the loft, lie, and/or other characteristics of golf club head 1400 may be changed.

Upper hosel component 1414 may be shaped to fit within the upper hosel region interior. Upper hosel component 1414 may be adhered to parts of golf club head 1400. Upper hosel component 1414 may include metal, plastic, or composite. Upper hosel component 1414 may be injection molded, overmolded, glued, welded, and/or otherwise manufactured and adhered without departing from the spirit and scope of the presently disclosed technology. Upper hosel component 1414 may include upper hosel through hole 1416 and rib 1418. A through hole may be a hole with two open ends. For example, upper hosel through hole 1416 may have an open end on a top and an open end on a bottom. In some embodiments, upper hosel through hole 1416 may be a blind hole. A blind hole may be a hole with one open end and the hole does not go through the whole part.

Upper hosel through hole 1416 may receive the shaft (not shown). For example, upper hosel through hole 1416 may receive a bottom of the shaft (not shown). Rib 1418 may provide strength and rigidity to upper hosel component 1414. Rib 1418 may provide structure and stress support for body 1402. Additional views of these components may be illustrated in FIGS. 16A and 16B and described in further detail herein.

FIG. 16A illustrates a perspective view of a hosel component in accordance with one or more embodiments of the presently disclosed technology, and FIG. 16B illustrates a down-top view of a hosel component in accordance with one or more embodiments of the presently disclosed technology. In some embodiments, upper hosel component 1614 may be made of titanium or aluminum. Upper hosel component 1614 may include upper hosel through hole 1616, ribs 1618, and first upper hosel component region 1624. Upper hosel through hole 1616 may be cylindrical. Upper hosel through hole 1616 may be shaped, sized, and/or dimensioned to receive at least part of a shaft (not shown). For example, upper hosel through hole 1616 may receive a lower part of the shaft (not shown). As illustrated, upper hosel component 1614 may appear triangular from a down-top view, and it should be appreciated that upper hosel component 1614 may appear triangular from a top-down view as well. As used herein, a top-down view may refer to looking down on an object from above, and may include a down-top view, or looking up at an object from below. It should be appreciated that upper hosel component 1614 may be differently shaped, sized, and/or dimensioned without departing from the spirit and scope of the presently disclosed technology. Upper hosel component 1614 may be injection molded, overmolded, glued, welded, and/or otherwise manufactured and adhered without departing from the spirit and scope of the presently disclosed technology.

Ribs 1618 may provide additional rigidity and structural support to upper hosel component 1614 and to the upper hosel region (at least shown as upper hosel region 1420 in FIG. 14). Ribs 1618 may reduce weight of upper hosel component 1614 instead of having a solid component. Ribs 1618 may extend away from upper hosel through hole 1616. For example, ribs 1618 may extend perpendicularly away from upper hosel through hole 1616. A top of ribs 1618 may be shaped based on a shape of first upper hosel component region 1624 and/or an interior surface of golf club head 1600. From a side view, ribs 1618 may appear triangular, with a top edge being curved based on the shape of first upper hosel component region 1624 and/or the interior surface of golf club head 1600, though it should be appreciated that ribs 1618 may be differently shaped, sized, and/or dimensioned without departing from the spirit and scope of the presently disclosed technology. As used herein, top or upper may refer to a top of golf club head 1600, bottom or lower may refer to a bottom of golf club head 1600, heel may refer to a heel of golf club head 1600, and toe may refer to a toe of golf club head 1600. For example, a body top may refer to a top of the body of golf club head 1600. A body bottom may refer to a bottom of the body of golf club head 1600.

First upper hosel component region 1624 may be shaped to fit within an internal region of upper hosel region (at least shown as upper hosel region 1420 in FIG. 14). In embodiments, first upper hosel component region 1624 may engage a portion of the upper hosel region interior. First upper hosel component region 1624 may cover internal surfaces of the top of golf club head 1600, a rear of golf club head 1600, and/or a face of golf club head 1600. For example, first upper hosel component region 1624 may partially cover these internal surfaces. First upper hosel component region 1624 may continuously cover, or continuously span, these internal surfaces. First upper hosel component region 1624 may be continuous. For example, there may not be any breaks, gaps, holes, or such throughout the surface of first upper hosel component region 1624. In some embodiments, this may be referred to as continuously shaped. In some embodiments, first upper hosel component region 1624 does not cover an internal surface of the face of golf club head 1600. First upper hosel component region 1624 may start face-ward of a first rib 1618 and end rear-ward of a third rib 1618. First upper hosel component region 1624 may extend toe-ward and heel-ward from upper hosel through hole 1616. In some embodiments, first upper hosel component region 1624 may end down-ward of upper hosel through hole 1616. In some embodiments, golf club head 1600 may include a face insert. As used herein, face-ward may mean toward a face of golf club head 1600, rear-ward may mean toward a rear of golf club head 1600, toe-ward may mean toward a toe of golf club head 1600, heel-ward may mean toward a heel of golf club head 1600, up-ward or top-ward may mean toward a top of golf club head 1600, down-ward or bottom-ward may mean toward a bottom of golf club head 1600, and so on. First upper hosel component region 1624 may be injection molded, overmolded, glued, welded, and/or otherwise manufactured and adhered without departing from the spirit and scope of the presently disclosed technology. Upper hosel component 1614 may be adhered to parts of golf club head 1600. It may be adhered via glue, welding, resins, epoxy, brazing, and/or other adhesive materials and/or techniques as known to those skilled in the art.

FIG. 17A illustrates a cross-sectional view of a hosel component in accordance with one or more embodiments of the presently disclosed technology, and FIG. 17B illustrates an exploded perspective view of a hosel component in accordance with one or more embodiments of the presently disclosed technology. Golf club head 1700 may include lower hosel opening 1737 and hosel insert 1740. Lower hosel opening 1737 may receive a tool (not shown) to fasten a fastener (not shown) to hosel component 1750. The fastener (not shown) may be a removable fastener, including, for example, screws, bolts, threaded rods, and so on. The fastener (not shown) may include a head type. The screw head type may be a star-style head, a torx-style head, a Phillips-style head, a slotted-style head, a hexagonal-style head, a square-style head, and/or other head types without departing from the spirit and scope of the presently disclosed technology. The fastener (not shown) may secure a shaft (not shown) (e.g., a sleeve) to golf club head 1700. Threaded component 1760 may temporarily retain the fastener (not shown) from falling out. In embodiments, hosel component 1750 may be glued to golf club head 1700. It should be appreciated that lower hosel opening 1737 may be otherwise shaped, sized, and/or dimensioned. For example, a portion of an internal width of lower hosel opening 1737 may be smaller than the diameter of a fastener (not shown) thereby preventing the fastener (not shown) from coming out of golf club head 1700. This may prevent unintended loss of the fastener (not shown). This internal width may be shaped, sized, and/or dimensioned to fit a width of the tool (not shown) used to fasten the fastener (not shown). For example, the tool (not shown) may be a screwdriver, a golf wrench, and/or another tool. In embodiments, the internal width may be shaped, sized, and/or dimensioned to improve aerodynamics of golf club head 1700. Hosel insert 1740 may include hosel component 1750. Hosel insert 1740 may include metal, plastic, and/or composite. Each component of hosel insert 1740 may have the same or different materials than other components of hosel insert 1740. Hosel insert 1740 may include components that are injection molded, overmolded, glued, welded, and/or otherwise manufactured and adhered without departing from the spirit and scope of the presently disclosed technology, and each component may be made the same way or differently. The region surrounding lower hosel opening 1737 may be referred to as a lower hosel region. The lower hosel region may be on a heel end and a bottom end of golf club head 1700. The lower hosel region may include a lower hosel region interior and a lower hosel region exterior. The lower hosel region interior may refer to an interior surface of the lower hosel region. The lower hosel region exterior may refer to an exterior surface of the lower hosel region.

Hosel component 1750 may include adjustability elements 1752, first through hole component 1754, transition through hole component 1756, second through hole component 1758, first hosel component bottom 1759, and threaded component 1760. Adjustability elements 1752 may be in the form of teeth. Adjustability elements 1752 may engage with a part of a shaft (not shown), including, for example, a sleeve (not shown), to affect the loft, lie, and/or other characteristics of golf club head 1700. The shaft (not shown) and/or sleeve (not shown) may include interlocking teeth (not shown) or other adjustability elements (not shown) to engage with adjustability elements 1752. As illustrated, adjustability elements 1752 may extend above upper hosel opening 1705. In embodiments, adjustability elements 1752 may be recessed within upper hosel opening 1705 such that adjustability elements 1752 may not be visible. This may provide a traditional non-adjustable appearance to golf club head 1700. First through hole component 1754 may be cylindrical. First through hole component 1754 may have a first internal width. The first internal width may be smaller than the internal widths of transition through hole component 1756 or second through hole component 1758. The first internal width may be linear or non-linear along the height. Transition through hole component 1756 may have a transitional internal width. The transitional internal width may be variable. For example, the transitional internal width may linearly increase or decrease through the height of transition through hole component 1756. In some embodiments, the change in the transitional internal width may be non-linear. Second through hole component 1758 may have a second internal width. The second internal width may be larger than the internal widths of first through hole component 1754 or transition through hole component 1756. The second internal width may be linear or non-linear along the height. First hosel component bottom 1759 may be a lower region of hosel component 1750. First hosel component bottom 1759 may include threaded component 1760. Threaded component 1760 may receive a threaded end of a fastener (not shown). The fastener (not shown) may fasten hosel component 1750 to a shaft (not shown). In some embodiments, hosel component 1750 may be a single piece. This may be referred to as a unibody design. Hosel component 1750 may be co-molded, adhered, or otherwise installed. One or more components of hosel insert 1740 may be adhered to parts of golf club head 1700. In some embodiments, hosel insert 1740 may be differently shaped, sized, and/or dimensioned without departing from the spirit and scope of the presently disclosed technology.

FIG. 18A illustrates a cross-sectional view of hosel components in accordance with one or more embodiments of the presently disclosed technology, and FIG. 18B illustrates an exploded perspective view of hosel components in accordance with one or more embodiments of the presently disclosed technology. Golf club head 1800 may include upper hosel opening 1805, lower hosel opening 1837, and hosel insert 1840. Lower hosel opening 1837 may be shaped to fit second hosel component 1862. In some embodiments, second hosel component 1862 may be installed by inserting second hosel component 1862 through lower hosel opening 1837. Hosel insert 1840 may include first hosel component 1850 and second hosel component 1862. Hosel insert 1840 may include metal, plastic, and/or composite. Each component of hosel insert 1840 may have the same or different materials than other components of hosel insert 1840. Hosel insert 1840 may include components that are injection molded, overmolded, glued, welded, and/or otherwise manufactured and adhered without departing from the spirit and scope of the presently disclosed technology, and each component may be made the same way or differently. One or more components of hosel insert 1840 may be adhered to parts of golf club head 1800.

First hosel component 1850 may include adjustability elements 1852, first through hole component 1854, transition through hole component 1856, first hosel component lower opening 1857, second through hole component 1858, first hosel component bottom 1859, and threaded component 1860. First hosel component 1850 may be referred to herein as a through hole component. Adjustability elements 1852 may be the same as, or substantially similar to, adjustability elements 1752. First through hole component 1854, transition through hole component 1856, and second through hole component 1858 may be the same as, or substantially similar to, first through hole component 1754, transition through hole component 1756, and second through hole component 1758. First hosel component bottom 1859 may include first hosel component lower opening 1857 to receive second hosel component 1862. First hosel component lower opening 1857 may be threaded to engage exterior threaded part 1863 of second hosel component 1862.

Second hosel component 1862 may include threaded component 1860 and exterior threaded part 1863. In embodiments, second hosel component 1862 may be cylindrical. Second hosel component 1862 may fit within lower hosel opening 1837. Second hosel component 1862 may fit within first hosel component 1850. Second hosel component 1862 may be below first hosel component 1850. Threaded component 1860 may receive the fastener (not shown). The fastener (not shown) may fasten first hosel component 1850 and/or second hosel component 1862 to the shaft (not shown). Exterior threaded part 1863 may engage first hosel component lower opening 1857. In some embodiments, second hosel component 1862 may be adhered to first hosel component 1850 with an adhesive. In some embodiments, hosel insert 1840 may be a two-piece design. The first piece may be first hosel component 1850 and the second piece may be second hosel component 1862. For example, in FIG. 18B, second hosel component 1862 is illustrated below golf club head 1800 to show how second hosel component 1862 may enter from below into lower hosel opening 1837. First hosel component 1850 may be illustrated above golf club head 1800 to show how first hosel component 1850 engages with upper hosel opening 1805. In some embodiments, hosel insert 1840 may be differently shaped, sized, and/or dimensioned without departing from the spirit and scope of the presently disclosed technology.

FIG. 19A illustrates a cross-sectional view of hosel components in accordance with one or more embodiments of the presently disclosed technology, and FIG. 19B illustrates an exploded perspective view of hosel components in accordance with one or more embodiments of the presently disclosed technology. Golf club head 1900 may include hosel insert 1940. In embodiments, upper hosel opening 1905 may not protrude as far out from golf club head 1900 as compared to upper hosel opening 1805 and/or upper hosel opening 1705. Hosel insert 1940 may include first hosel component 1950 and second hosel component 1962. Hosel insert 1940 may include metal, plastic, and/or composite. Each component of hosel insert 1940 may have the same or different materials than other components of hosel insert 1940. Hosel insert 1940 may include components that are injection molded, overmolded, glued, welded, and/or otherwise manufactured and adhered without departing from the spirit and scope of the presently disclosed technology, and each component may be made the same way or differently. One or more components of hosel insert 1940 may be adhered to parts of golf club head 1900.

First hosel component 1950 may include first hosel component top 1951, adjustability elements 1952, first through hole component 1954, and first hosel component bottom 1959. First hosel component top 1951 may fit on or engage with an exterior of the upper hosel region. For example, first hosel component top 1951 may sit on top of the upper hosel region. First hosel component top 1951 may be adhered to the the top of the upper hosel region. In some embodiments, first hosel component top 1951 may extend along upper hosel region. For example, parts of first hosel component top 1951 may cover parts of the upper hosel region. Adjustability elements 1952 may be the same as, or substantially similar to, adjustability elements 1752. In some embodiments, as illustrated, there may not be teeth. In embodiments, adjustability elements 1752 may be recessed or otherwise hidden from view. First through hole component 1954 may be the same width throughout the height of first hosel component 1950. First hosel component bottom 1959 may fit within second hosel component 1962.

Second hosel component 1962 may include second hosel component top 1961, first bottom surface 1964, and second bottom surface 1969. Second hosel component 1962 may fit around first hosel component bottom 1959. Second hosel component 1962 may include through hole 1965 to receive a portion of first hosel component 1950. The portion may include a bottom part of first hosel component 1950. Second hosel component top 1961 may be in contact with or otherwise engage the upper hosel region interior near upper hosel opening 1905. Edges of second hosel component top 1961 may be shaped, sized, and/or dimensioned to fit within this interior surface. First bottom surface 1964 may be in contact with a bottom of first hosel component bottom 1959. Second bottom surface 1969 may be exposed to the interior volume of golf club head 1900. First bottom surface 1964 and second bottom surface 1969 may include a through hole (not shown) to receive a fastener (not shown). The fastener (not shown) may be fastened to a shaft (not shown). In some embodiments, second hosel component 1962 may be adhered to first hosel component 1950 with an adhesive. In some embodiments, first hosel component 1950 and/or second hosel component 1962 may include a threaded opening (not shown) to receive a fastener (not shown). The fastener (not shown) may fasten first hosel component 1950 and/or second hosel component 1962 to the shaft (not shown).

In some embodiments, second hosel component 1962 may be installed by sliding second hosel component 1962 over a bottom of first hosel component 1950. In the installed position, the top of second hosel component 1962 may be in contact with the upper hosel region interior. Second hosel component 1962 may be adhered to this interior surface with an adhesive. For example, in FIG. 19B, second hosel component 1962 may be illustrated below golf club head 1900 to show how second hosel component top 1961 may enter from below and rest against an interior of upper hosel opening 1905. First hosel component 1950 may be illustrated in FIG. 19B to show how first hosel component 1950 may enter from above to go into upper hosel opening 1905. In some embodiments, hosel insert 1940 may be differently shaped, sized, and/or dimensioned without departing from the spirit and scope of the presently disclosed technology.

FIG. 20 illustrates a cross-sectional view of hosel components in accordance with one or more embodiments of the presently disclosed technology. Golf club head 2000 may include lower hosel opening 2037 and hosel insert 2040. Lower hosel opening 2037 may be shaped to fit second hosel component 2062. In some embodiments, second hosel component 2062 may be installed by inserting second hosel component 2062 through lower hosel opening 2037. Hosel insert 2040 may include first hosel component 2050 and second hosel component 2062. Hosel insert 2040 may include metal, plastic, and/or composite. Each component of hosel insert 2040 may have the same or different materials than other components of hosel insert 2040. Hosel insert 2040 may include components that are injection molded, overmolded, glued, welded, and/or otherwise manufactured and adhered without departing from the spirit and scope of the presently disclosed technology, and each component may be made the same way or differently.

First hosel component 2050 may include first hosel component top 2051, adjustability elements 2052, first through hole component 2054, transition through hole component 2056, first hosel component lower opening 2057, second through hole component 2058, and first hosel component bottom 2059. First hosel component top 2051 may be the same as, or substantially similar to, first hosel component top 1951. In some embodiments, first hosel component top 2051 may be differently shaped, sized, and/or dimensioned. Adjustability elements 2052, first through hole component 2054, transition through hole component 2056, and second through hole component 2058 may be the same as, or substantially similar to, adjustability elements 1752, first through hole component 1754, transition through hole component 1756, and second through hole component 1758, though first through hole component 2054, transition through hole component 2056, and second through hole component 2058 may be shaped, sized, and/or dimensioned differently without departing from the spirit and scope of the presently disclosed technology. First hosel component bottom 2059 may include first hosel component lower opening 2057. First hosel component bottom 2059 may include parts that extend below first hosel component lower opening 2057. This may provide additional structural support to hosel insert 2040. These parts may provide additional material for second hosel component 2062 to adhere to or otherwise be installed within. In embodiments, first hosel component lower opening 2057 may include a first threaded section to receive a fastener (not shown).

Second hosel component 2062 may include second hosel component top 2061, second hosel component upper opening 2066, and second hosel component bottom 2069. Second hosel component 2062 may fit within parts of lower hosel opening 2037. For example, upper parts of second hosel component top 2061 may fit within lower parts of first hosel component bottom 2059. In some embodiments, second hosel component top 2061 may be below part of first hosel component 2050. In some embodiments, second hosel component top 2061 may be removed such that the cylindrical portion of second hosel component 2062 fits against first hosel component bottom 2059. Second hosel component top 2061 may include second hosel component upper opening 2066. Second hosel component upper opening 2066 may include a second threaded section. The second threaded section may receive the fastener (not shown). Second hosel component upper opening 2066 may receive the fastener (not shown). The fastener (not shown) may fasten second hosel component 2062 to first hosel component 2050. Second hosel component bottom 2069 may be flush with a bottom and/or sole of golf club head 2000. As used herein, flush may mean that one or more neighboring surfaces of the different components are on the same plane, follow the same curve, or are otherwise even with each other. In embodiments, second hosel component bottom 2069 may include an opening (not shown) to allow a tool (not shown) to access second hosel component upper opening 2066. For example, a tool (not shown) may fasten the fastener (not shown) through second hosel component upper opening 2066. In some embodiments, second hosel component 2062 may include sections with different widths. This may prevent a fastener (not shown) from falling out of second hosel component 2062. For example, second hosel component upper opening 2066 may include a first internal width shaped, sized, and/or dimensioned to fit a fastener (not shown). Second hosel component bottom 2069 may include a second internal width that is narrower or a smaller value than the first internal width to prevent the fastener (not shown) from falling out. In some embodiments, the internal width of second hosel component bottom 2069 may be tapered or otherwise variable.

In some embodiments, first hosel component 2050 may be adhered or otherwise secured with second hosel component 2062. Second hosel component 2062 may be shaped, sized, and/or dimensioned to fit within lower hosel opening 2037. First hosel component 2050 and second hosel component 2062 may be adhered to parts of golf club head 2000. In the installed position, second hosel component top 2061 may be in contact with a bottom surface of first hosel component bottom 2059. In some embodiments, hosel insert 2040 may be differently shaped, sized, and/or dimensioned without departing from the spirit and scope of the presently disclosed technology.

FIG. 21A illustrates a cross-sectional view of hosel components in accordance with one or more embodiments of the presently disclosed technology, and FIG. 21B illustrates an exploded perspective view of hosel components in accordance with one or more embodiments of the presently disclosed technology. Golf club head 2100 may include first recessed section 2101, second recessed section 2103, upper hosel opening 2105, lower hosel opening 2137, and hosel insert 2140. First recessed section 2101 may be recessed compared to surrounding areas of exterior surface of golf club head 2100. For example, the recessed areas may be lowered areas of the upper hosel region surrounding upper hosel opening 2105, including the areas near the top and heel of golf club head 2100. Recessed may mean that there is less material between a body exterior and a body interior. Upper hosel opening 2105 may be differently shaped, sized, and/or dimensioned than upper hosel opening 2005 to allow for first hosel component 2150 to be flush with an exterior surface of golf club head 2100. First recessed section 2101 may receive first hosel component 2150 so first hosel component 2150 is flush with the exterior surface of golf club head 2100.

Second recessed section 2103 may be recessed compared to surrounding areas of an exterior surface of golf club head 2100. For example, these recessed areas may be lowered areas of lower hosel region surrounding lower hosel opening 2137, including the areas near a heel and bottom of golf club head 2100. Lower hosel opening 2137 may be differently shaped, sized, and/or dimensioned than lower hosel opening 2037 to allow for second hosel component 2162 to be flush with an exterior surface of golf club head 2100. Second recessed section 2103 may receive second hosel component 2162 so second hosel component 2162 is flush with the exterior surface of golf club head 2100.

Hosel insert 2140 may include first hosel component 2150 and second hosel component 2162. Hosel insert 2140 may include metal, plastic, and/or composite. Each component of hosel insert 2140 may have the same or different materials than other components of hosel insert 2140. Hosel insert 2140 may include components that are injection molded, overmolded, glued, welded, and/or otherwise manufactured and adhered without departing from the spirit and scope of the presently disclosed technology, and each component may be made the same way or differently. First hosel component 2150 may include first hosel component top 2151, adjustability elements 2152, first through hole component 2154, transition through hole component 2156, first hosel component lower opening 2157, second through hole component 2158, and first hosel component bottom 2159. First hosel component top 2151 may be the same as, or substantially similar to, first hosel component top 1951. In some embodiments, first hosel component top 2151 may be differently shaped, sized, and/or dimensioned. For example, as illustrated, additional material, including a heel end of first hosel component top 2151, may be provided so parts of first hosel component top 2151 nearest to an exterior surface of golf club head 2100 are flush with an exterior surface of golf club head 2100. This may provide aerodynamic benefits, visual benefits, structural benefits, and/or other benefits. In some embodiments, first hosel component top 2151 or first recessed section 2101 may include undercuts (not shown). This may help secure the two components together. For example, the undercuts may go through part of these components or through the entirety of the components.

Adjustability elements 2152, first through hole component 2154, transition through hole component 2156, and second through hole component 2158 may be the same as, or substantially similar to, adjustability elements 1752, first through hole component 1754, transition through hole component 1756, and second through hole component 1758, though these components may be shaped, sized, and/or dimensioned differently without departing from the spirit and scope of the presently disclosed technology. First hosel component bottom 2159 may be asymmetrical, such that a part nearest to the heel is shorter in height than a part nearest to the toe. This may provide additional structural support to hosel insert 2140. These parts may provide additional material for second hosel component 2162 to adhere to or otherwise be installed within. In embodiments, first hosel component lower opening 2157 may include a through hole that is threaded to receive a fastener (not shown).

Second hosel component 2162 may include second hosel component top 2161, second hosel component upper opening 2166, and second hosel component bottom 2169. Second hosel component 2162 may fit within lower hosel opening 2137. Second hosel component 2162 may fit within parts of first hosel component bottom 2159. For example, upper parts of second hosel component top 2161 may fit within lower parts of first hosel component bottom 2159. In embodiments, second hosel component top 2161 may be thicker than second hosel component top 2061. After installation, second hosel component top 2161 may be machined down to maintain distances from adjustability elements 2152 to the sole of golf club head 2100 and second hosel component top 2161. In some embodiments, second hosel component top 2161 may be below part of first hosel component 2150. Second hosel component top 2161 may include second hosel component upper opening 2166. In embodiments, second hosel component upper opening 2166 may be threaded. Second hosel component upper opening 2166 may receive the fastener (not shown). The fastener (not shown) may fasten second hosel component 2162 to a shaft (not shown). In some embodiments, the fastener (not shown) may fasten second hosel component 2162 to first hosel component 2150 and the shaft (not shown). Second hosel component bottom 2169 may be flush with a bottom and/or sole of golf club head 2100. As illustrated, second recessed section 2103 may be shaped, sized, and/or dimensioned to receive components of second hosel component 2162 to be laid against an exterior surface of golf club head 2100. In embodiments, second hosel component bottom 2169 may include an opening to allow a tool (not shown) to access second hosel component upper opening 2166. For example, a tool (not shown) may fasten the fastener (not shown) through second hosel component upper opening 2166.

In some embodiments, first hosel component 2150 may be adhered or otherwise secured to second hosel component 2162. Second hosel component 2162 may be shaped, sized, and/or dimensioned to fit within lower hosel opening 2137. First hosel component 2150 and second hosel component 2162 may be adhered to parts of golf club head 2100. In the installed position, second hosel component top 2161 may be in contact with a bottom surface of first hosel component bottom 2159. In some embodiments, hosel insert 2140 may be differently shaped, sized, and/or dimensioned without departing from the spirit and scope of the presently disclosed technology. For example, in FIG. 21B, second hosel component 2162 may be illustrated below golf club head 2100 to show how second hosel component 2162 may enter from below and rest against an interior of upper hosel opening 2105. Second hosel component bottom 2169 may be flush with the surrounding regions of golf club head 2100 at least because of the shape, size, and/or dimension of second hosel component bottom 2169 and/or second recessed section 2103. First hosel component 2150 may be illustrated in FIG. 21B to show how first hosel component 2150 may enter from above to go into upper hosel opening 2105. First hosel component 2150 may be flush with the surrounding regions of golf club head 2100 at least because of the shape, size, and/or dimension of first hosel component 2150 and/or first recessed section 2101.

FIG. 22 illustrates a cross-sectional view of hosel components in accordance with one or more embodiments of the presently disclosed technology. Golf club head 2200 may include upper hosel opening 2205, lower hosel opening 2237, and hosel insert 2240. Upper hosel opening 2205 may be differently shaped, sized, and/or dimensioned than upper hosel opening 2005 to allow for first hosel component 2250 to sit against an exterior surface of golf club head 2200. Lower hosel opening 2237 may be differently shaped, sized, and/or dimensioned than lower hosel opening 2037 to allow for second hosel component 2262 to sit against an exterior surface of golf club head 2200.

Hosel insert 2240 may include first hosel component 2250, second hosel component 2262, and third hosel component 2270. Hosel insert 2240 may include metal, plastic, and/or composite. Each component of hosel insert 2240 may have the same or different materials than other components of hosel insert 2240. Hosel insert 2240 may include components that are injection molded, overmolded, glued, welded, and/or otherwise manufactured and adhered without departing from the spirit and scope of the presently disclosed technology, and each component may be made the same way or differently. First hosel component 2250 may include first hosel component top 2251, adjustability elements 2252, first through hole component 2254, transition through hole component 2256, first threaded exterior section 2257, second through hole component 2258, and first hosel component bottom 2259. First hosel component top 2251 and adjustability elements 2252 may be the same as, or substantially similar to, first hosel component top 1951 and adjustability elements 1952. In some embodiments, first hosel component top 2251 and/or adjustability elements 2252 may be differently shaped, sized, and/or dimensioned. First through hole component 2254 may extend to, or span, a first through hole part height. At the bottom of first through hole component 2254, transition through hole component 2256 may separate first through hole component 2254 from second through hole component 2258. In some embodiments, transition through hole component 2256 may be threaded to help secure the fastener (not shown) to hosel insert 2240. Second through hole component 2258 may have an external width. The external width of second through hole component 2258 may be less than the external widths of first through hole component 2254 and transition through hole component 2256. The internal width of second through hole component 2258 may be less than the internal widths of first through hole component 2254 and transition through hole component 2256. First hosel component bottom 2259 may be symmetrical, such that a part nearest to the heel is substantially the same height as a part nearest to the toe. In some embodiments, first hosel component bottom 2259 may be asymmetrical. First threaded exterior section 2257 may engage with threaded interior 2271. For example, first threaded exterior section 2257 may engage with a top of threaded interior 2271. Threaded interior 2271 may be tubular and/or cylindrical with a threaded interior.

Second hosel component 2262 may include second hosel component top 2261, second threaded exterior section 2263, second hosel component upper opening 2266, and second hosel component bottom 2269. Second hosel component 2262 may fit within lower hosel opening 2237. In some embodiments, second hosel component top 2261 may be below part of first hosel component 2250. Second hosel component 2262 may engage with first hosel component 2250 via third hosel component 2270. For example, first threaded exterior section 2257 may fit with threaded interior 2271 which also fits with second threaded exterior section 2263, thereby engaging second hosel component 2262 with first hosel component 2250. Second hosel component upper opening 2266 may be cylindrical, though it should be appreciated that second hosel component upper opening 2266 may be otherwise shaped, sized, and/or dimensioned without departing from the spirit and scope of the presently disclosed technology. Second hosel component upper opening 2266 may be shaped, sized, and/or dimensioned to receive a part of a tool (not shown) to fasten a fastener (not shown). The fastener (not shown) may fasten second hosel component 2262 to a shaft (not shown). In some embodiments, the fastener (not shown) may fasten second hosel component 2262 to first hosel component 2250 and the shaft (not shown).

Third hosel component 2270 may include threaded interior 2271. Third hosel component 2270 may be cylindrical. For example, third hosel component 2270 may be tubular with a threaded interior. Third hosel component 2270 may fit around and/or engage second through hole component 2258 and second hosel component top 2261. For example, threaded interior 2271 may engage with first threaded exterior section 2257 and second threaded exterior section 2263 as described herein.

In some embodiments, first hosel component 2250 may be adhered or otherwise secured to golf club head 2200. Second hosel component 2262 may slide in from lower hosel opening 2237. Second hosel component 2262 may use second threaded exterior section 2263 to engage third hosel component 2270 via threaded interior 2271. Third hosel component 2270 may use threaded interior 2271 to engage first hosel component 2250 via first threaded exterior section 2257. Second hosel component 2262 may be shaped, sized, and/or dimensioned to fit within lower hosel opening 2237. First hosel component 2250 and second hosel component 2262 may be adhered to parts of golf club head 2200. In some embodiments, hosel insert 2240 may be differently shaped, sized, and/or dimensioned without departing from the spirit and scope of the presently disclosed technology.

FIG. 23A illustrates a cross-sectional view of hosel components in accordance with one or more embodiments of the presently disclosed technology, and FIG. 23B illustrates an exploded cross-sectional view of hosel components in accordance with one or more embodiments of the presently disclosed technology. Golf club head 2300 may include hosel insert 2340. Hosel insert 2340 may include first hosel component 2350, second hosel component 2362, nut hosel component 2370, and washer hosel component 2380. Hosel insert 2340 may include metal, plastic, and/or composite. Each component of hosel insert 2340 may have the same or different materials than other components of hosel insert 2340. Hosel insert 2340 may include components that are injection molded, overmolded, glued, welded, and/or otherwise manufactured and adhered without departing from the spirit and scope of the presently disclosed technology, and each component may be made the same way or differently. One or more components of hosel insert 2340 may be adhered to parts of golf club head 2000.

First hosel component 2350 may include first hosel component top 2351, adjustability elements 2352, first through hole component 2354, transition through hole component 2356, second through hole component 2358, and first hosel component bottom 2359. First hosel component top 2351 and adjustability elements 2352 may be the same as, or substantially similar to, first hosel component top 1951 and adjustability elements 1752; as illustrated, there may not be teeth in adjustability elements 2352. It should be appreciated that adjustability elements 2352 may include any fastening system that tightens from above golf club head 2300 rather than from below. First through hole component 2354 may have a first height. The first height may be smaller than the heights of second through hole component 2358 and larger than transition through hole component 2356. Transition through hole component 2356 may be the same as, or substantially similar to, transition through hole component 1756. Transition through hole component 2356 may have a transition height. The transition height may be smaller than the first height and a height of second through hole component 2358. Second through hole component 1758 may have a second height. The second height is larger than the first height and the transition height. First hosel component bottom 2359 may include a threaded section extending into golf club head 2300. The threaded section may engage second hosel component 2362 nut hosel component 2370, and/or washer hosel component 2380. First hosel component 2350 may be metal, plastic, or composite.

Second hosel component 2362 may be a washer. Second hosel component 2362 may be shaped, sized, and/or dimensioned to fit against the upper hosel region interior. For example, second hosel component 2362 may completely cover the upper hosel region interior. In some embodiments, second hosel component 2362 may be threaded on an interior surface. The threaded section of first hosel component 2350 may engage the interior surface of second hosel component 2362. Second hosel component 2362 may include through hole 2365 to receive a portion of first hosel component 2350. Second hosel component 2362 may be metal, plastic, or composite.

Nut hosel component 2370 may be a nut. An interior surface of nut hosel component 2370 may be threaded. The threaded section of first hosel component 2350 may engage the threaded interior surface of nut hosel component 2370. Nut hosel component 2370 may include through hole 2372 to receive a portion of first hosel component 2350. In some embodiments, nut hosel component 2370 may be shaped, sized, and/or dimensioned such that washer hosel component 2380 may not be used. Nut hosel component 2370 may be metal, plastic, or composite.

Washer hosel component 2380 may be a washer. Washer hosel component 2380 may help ensure a tight fit of first hosel component 2350 against golf club head 2300. Washer hosel component 2380 may be between second hosel component 2362, and nut hosel component 2370. Washer hosel component 2380 may include through hole 2382 to receive a portion of first hosel component 2350. In some embodiments, washer hosel component 2380 may not be used. In some embodiments, washer hosel component 2380 may be threaded on an interior surface. The threaded section of first hosel component 2350 may engage the threaded interior surface of washer hosel component 2380. Washer hosel component 2380 may be metal, plastic, or composite.

In some embodiments, second hosel component 2362, nut hosel component 2370, and/or washer hosel component 2380 may be adhered to each other. In embodiments, second hosel component 2362 may be adhered to an interior surface of golf club head 2300. For example, second hosel component 2362 may be adhered at the interior surface near the upper hosel opening 2305. In some embodiments, first hosel component 2350 may be adhered to golf club head 2300 near upper hosel opening 2305. In some embodiments, hosel insert 2340 may be differently shaped, sized, and/or dimensioned without departing from the spirit and scope of the presently disclosed technology. For example, in FIG. 23B, second hosel component 2362, nut hosel component 2370, and washer hosel component 2380 may be illustrated below golf club head 2300 to show how second hosel component 2362, nut hosel component 2370, and washer hosel component 2380 may enter from below upper hosel opening 2305 and rest against an interior of upper hosel opening 2305. First hosel component 2350 may be illustrated in FIG. 23B to show how first hosel component 2350 may enter from above to go into upper hosel opening 2305.

FIG. 24A illustrates a cross-sectional view of hosel components in accordance with one or more embodiments of the presently disclosed technology, and FIG. 24B illustrates an exploded perspective view of hosel components in accordance with one or more embodiments of the presently disclosed technology. Golf club head 2400 may include first recessed section 2401, second recessed section 2403, upper hosel opening 2405, lower hosel opening 2437, and hosel insert 2440. First recessed section 2401 may be recessed compared to surrounding areas of exterior surface of golf club head 2400. For example, the recessed areas may be lowered areas of the upper hosel region surrounding upper hosel opening 2405, including the areas near the top and heel of golf club head 2400. As illustrated, recessed areas may include lips to receive parts of first hosel component 2450. Upper hosel opening 2405 may be differently shaped, sized, and/or dimensioned than upper hosel opening 2005 to allow for first hosel component 2450 to be flush with an exterior surface of golf club head 2400. First recessed section 2401 may receive first hosel component 2450 so first hosel component 2450 is flush with the exterior surface of golf club head 2400.

Second recessed section 2403 may be recessed compared to surrounding areas of an exterior surface of golf club head 2400. For example, these recessed areas may be lowered areas of lower hosel region surrounding lower hosel opening 2437, including the areas near a heel and bottom of golf club head 2400. Lower hosel opening 2437 may be differently shaped, sized, and/or dimensioned than lower hosel opening 2037 to allow for second hosel component 2462 to be flush with an exterior surface of golf club head 2400. Second recessed section 2403 may receive second hosel component 2462 so second hosel component 2462 is flush with the exterior surface of golf club head 2400.

Hosel insert 2440 may include first hosel component 2450 and second hosel component 2462. Hosel insert 2440 may include metal, plastic, and/or composite. Each component of hosel insert 2440 may have the same or different materials than other components of hosel insert 2440. Hosel insert 2440 may include components that are injection molded, overmolded, glued, welded, and/or otherwise manufactured and adhered without departing from the spirit and scope of the presently disclosed technology, and each component may be made the same way or differently. First hosel component 2450 may include first hosel component top 2451, adjustability elements 2452, rib 2453, first through hole component 2454, transition through hole component 2456, first hosel component lower opening 2457, second through hole component 2458, and first hosel component bottom 2459. First hosel component top 2451 may be the same as, or substantially similar to, first hosel component top 1951. In some embodiments, first hosel component top 2451 may be differently shaped, sized, and/or dimensioned. For example, as illustrated, additional material, including a heel end of first hosel component top 2451 that fits with the lip of first recessed section 2401, may be provided so parts of first hosel component top 2451 nearest to an exterior surface of golf club head 2400 are flush with an exterior surface of golf club head 2400. This may provide aerodynamic benefits, visual benefits, structural benefits, and/or other benefits. In some embodiments, first hosel component top 2451 or first recessed section 2401 may include undercuts (not shown) or lips as shown on the heel side of first recessed section 2401. This may help secure the two components together.

Adjustability elements 2452, first through hole component 2454, transition through hole component 2456, and second through hole component 2458 may be the same as, or substantially similar to, adjustability elements 1752, first through hole component 1754, transition through hole component 1756, and second through hole component 1758, though these components may be shaped, sized, and/or dimensioned differently without departing from the spirit and scope of the presently disclosed technology. Second through hole component 2458 may be asymmetrical, such that a part nearest to the heel is taller in height than a part nearest to the toe. This may provide additional structural support to hosel insert 2440. A bottom end of second through hole component 2458 may fit against the material surrounding upper hosel opening 2405.

Rib 2453 may provide a cavity to reduce the weight of first hosel component 2450. In embodiments, there may be multiple ribs 2453. Rib 2453 may provide additional structural support for first hosel component 2450. In some embodiments, rib 2453 may be the same as, or substantially similar to ribs 1618.

Second hosel component 2462 may include second hosel component top 2461, second hosel component upper opening 2466, and second hosel component bottom 2469. Second hosel component 2462 may fit within lower hosel opening 2437. Second hosel component top 2461 may include second hosel component upper opening 2466. In embodiments, second hosel component upper opening 2466 may be threaded. Second hosel component upper opening 2466 may receive the fastener (not shown). The fastener (not shown) may fasten second hosel component 2462 to a shaft (not shown). In some embodiments, the fastener (not shown) may fasten second hosel component 2462 to the shaft (not shown). Second hosel component bottom 2469 may be flush with a bottom and/or sole of golf club head 2400. As illustrated, second recessed section 2403 may be shaped, sized, and/or dimensioned to receive components of second hosel component 2462 to be laid against an exterior surface of golf club head 2400. 2403 may include a lip to receive a toe-ward part of second hosel component bottom 2469. In embodiments, second hosel component bottom 2469 may include an opening to allow a tool (not shown) to access second hosel component upper opening 2466. For example, a tool (not shown) may fasten the fastener (not shown) through second hosel component upper opening 2466.

First hosel component 2450 and second hosel component 2462 may be adhered to parts of golf club head 2400. In the installed position, second hosel component top 2461 may be in contact with an exterior of golf club head 2400 surrounding upper hosel opening 2405. In some embodiments, hosel insert 2440 may be differently shaped, sized, and/or dimensioned without departing from the spirit and scope of the presently disclosed technology. For example, in FIG. 24B, second hosel component 2462 may be illustrated below golf club head 2400 to show how second hosel component 2462 may enter from below and rest against an interior of upper hosel opening 2405. Second hosel component bottom 2469 may be flush with the surrounding regions of golf club head 2400 at least because of the shape, size, and/or dimension of second hosel component bottom 2469 and/or second recessed section 2403. First hosel component 2450 may be illustrated in FIG. 24B to show how first hosel component 2450 may enter from above to go onto upper hosel opening 2405. First hosel component 2450 may be flush with the surrounding regions of golf club head 2400 at least because of the shape, size, and/or dimension of first hosel component 2450 and/or first recessed section 2401.

It should be noted that most of the embodiments discussed here aims to create a releasable hosel hole cover, however, all of these embodiments may include glue to make the hosel hole cover stay within the hosel hole, removing the ability to remove the hosel hoe cover without departing from the scope and content of the present invention.

Other than in the operating example, or unless otherwise expressly specified, all of the numerical ranges, amounts, values and percentages such as those for amounts of materials, moment of inertias, center of gravity locations, loft, draft angles, various performance ratios, and others in the aforementioned portions of the specification may be read as if prefaced by the word “about” even though the term “about” may not expressly appear in the value, amount, or range. Accordingly, unless indicated to the contrary, the numerical parameters set forth in the above specification and attached claims are approximations that may vary depending upon the desired properties sought to be obtained by the present invention. At the very least, and not as an attempt to limit the application of the doctrine of equivalents to the scope of the claims, each numerical parameter should at least be construed in light of the number of reported significant digits and by applying ordinary rounding techniques.

Notwithstanding that the numerical ranges and parameters setting forth the broad scope of the invention are approximations, the numerical values set forth in the specific examples are reported as precisely as possible. Any numerical value, however, inherently contains certain errors necessarily resulting from the standard deviation found in their respective testing measurements. Furthermore, when numerical ranges of varying scope are set forth herein, it is contemplated that any combination of these values inclusive of the recited values may be used.

It should be understood, of course, that the foregoing relates to exemplary embodiments of the present invention and that modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the following claims.

Claims

1. A golf club head comprising:

a body comprising: a crown portion located at an upper portion of the body, wherein the crown portion comprises an upper hosel region, and wherein the upper hosel region comprises: an upper hosel opening; and an upper hosel region interior; and a sole portion located at a lower portion of the body, and

an upper hosel component to engage the upper hosel opening, wherein the upper hosel component comprises: an upper hosel through hole to receive a shaft; and a first upper hosel component region to engage a portion of the upper hosel region interior;

wherein the upper hosel component is adhered to the upper hosel region.

2. The golf club head of claim 1, wherein the upper hosel component is made out of a different material than the body.

3. The golf club head of claim 1, wherein the upper hosel component is metallic.

4. The golf club head of claim 1, wherein the first upper hosel component region appears triangular in a top-down view.

5. The golf club head of claim 1, wherein the first upper hosel component region continuously covers a rear-ward part of the upper hosel region interior, a toe-ward part of the upper hosel region interior, and a heel-ward part of the upper hosel region interior.

6. The golf club head of claim 1, wherein the upper hosel component comprises one or more ribs expanding away from the upper hosel through hole.

7. A golf club head comprising:

a body comprising: a crown portion located at an upper portion of the body, wherein the crown portion comprises an upper hosel region, and wherein the upper hosel region comprises: an upper hosel region interior; and an upper hosel region exterior; and a sole portion located at a lower portion of the body, wherein the sole portion comprises a lower hosel region;

a first hosel component adhered on at least a part of the upper hosel region exterior, wherein the first hosel component comprises a through hole component to receive a shaft; and

a second hosel component adhered within the lower hosel region.

8. The golf club head of claim 7, wherein the first hosel component and the second hosel component are made out of a different material than the body.

9. The golf club head of claim 7, wherein the first hosel component is metallic, and the second hosel component is metallic.

10. A golf club head comprising:

a body comprising: a crown portion located at an upper portion of the body, wherein the crown portion comprises an upper hosel region, and wherein the upper hosel region comprises: an upper hosel region interior; and an upper hosel region exterior; and a sole portion located at a lower portion of the body,

a first hosel component to engage the upper hosel region, wherein the first hosel component comprises: a first hosel component top to engage a portion of the upper hosel region exterior; and

a second hosel component to engage a portion of the upper hosel region interior, and wherein the second hosel component comprises a through hole to receive a portion of the first hosel component.

11. The golf club head of claim 10, wherein the first hosel component and the second hosel component are made out of different materials than the body.

12. The golf club head of claim 10, wherein the first hosel component further comprises a threaded section insertable through the upper hosel region, and wherein the golf club head further comprises a nut hosel component to receive a threaded section of the first hosel component.

13. The golf club head of claim 12, wherein the golf club head further comprises a washer hosel component between the second hosel component and the nut hosel component, wherein the washer hosel component comprises a through hole to receive a portion of the first hosel component.

14. The golf club head of claim 10, wherein the first hosel component comprises: wherein the second hosel component comprises:

a first hosel component top; and

a first hosel component bottom;

a second hosel component top; and

a second hosel component bottom, wherein the second hosel component bottom engages the first hosel component bottom, and wherein the second hosel component top is flush with the upper hosel region exterior.

15. A golf club head comprising:

a body comprising: a crown portion located at an upper portion of the body, wherein the crown portion comprises an upper hosel region, and wherein the upper hosel region comprises: an upper hosel region interior; an upper hosel region exterior; and an upper hosel opening; and a sole portion located at a lower portion of the body, wherein the sole portion comprises a lower hosel region, and wherein the lower hosel region comprises: a lower hosel region interior; and a lower hosel opening;

a first hosel component to engage the upper hosel region, wherein the first hosel component comprises: a first upper hosel component region to engage a portion of the upper hosel region exterior; a through hole component to receive a shaft; a first hosel component top; and a first hosel component bottom; and

a second hosel component to engage the lower hosel region, wherein the second hosel component comprises: a second hosel component top; and a second hosel component bottom;

wherein the second hosel component top is below part of the first hosel component.

16. The golf club head of claim 15, wherein the body further comprises: wherein the second hosel component top is in contact with the first hosel component bottom and the second hosel component bottom is flush with the body bottom.

a body top; and

a body bottom;

17. The golf club head of claim 16, wherein the first hosel component bottom comprises a first threaded section, wherein the first threaded section receives a fastener; wherein the second hosel component top comprises a second threaded section, and wherein the second threaded section receives the fastener.

18. The golf club head of claim 15, wherein the second hosel component top fits within part of the first hosel component bottom.

19. The golf club head of claim 15, wherein the body further comprises:

a body interior; and

a body exterior;

a first recessed section surrounding the upper hosel region, wherein the first recessed section receives part of the first upper hosel component region such that part of the first hosel component is flush with the body exterior surrounding the first recessed section; and

a second recessed section surrounding the lower hosel region, wherein the second recessed section receives part of the second hosel component bottom such that part of the second hosel component is flush with the body exterior surrounding the second recessed section.

20. The golf club head of claim 15, wherein the first hosel component bottom comprises a first threaded exterior section, wherein the second hosel component top comprises a second threaded exterior section; and wherein the golf club head further comprises a third hosel component comprising a threaded interior to engage the first threaded exterior section and the second threaded exterior section.