PUTTER WITH INTERCHANGEABLE HOSEL NECK

A putter is provided. The putter includes a shaft. The putter also includes a hosel having a shaft end and a hosel neck. The shaft end couples to the shaft. The putter further includes a putter head defining a first and second series of vertically aligned positioning through holes. Each through hole of the first series of positioning through holes is aligned with a corresponding positioning through hole of the second series of positioning through holes such that the first and second series of positioning through holes together form a plurality of positioning through hole pairs along a lateral axis of the putter head. The plurality of positioning through hole pairs define a plurality of vertically aligned interchangeable hosel coupling locations. The hosel neck interchangeably couples to the putter head at one of the plurality of interchangeable hosel coupling locations by a pair of fasteners.

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Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a golf putter, particularly one with an adjustable hosel neck allowing a variety of distinct hosel neck attachment locations.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

A putter is a golf club for use on a putting green. Putters are designed to have a flatter and wider clubface and a shorter shaft than other golf clubs (e.g., drivers, irons). This design allows for more precise and controlled strokes appropriate for the shorter distance on the putting green. The head of the putter is attached to the shaft by a hosel, and the hosel positioning is an important design feature that will impact the toe hang of the putter. “Toe hang” is the degree to which the toe of a putter head hangs downward when the putter is balanced lengthwise on its shaft. Putters with a toe hang include a hosel positioned further from a centerline of the putter head. This design facilitates greater rotation during the stroke, which is generally beneficial for golfers that have an arcing putting stroke. In contrast, a putter with a face-balanced design has a hosel positioned closer to the center, which reduces rotation and is better for players with a straighter putting stroke.

In recent years, putters having adjustable hosels allowing for on-the-fly adjustments of hosel positioning have been developed. These adjustable hosels allow for the modification of the toe hang characteristics of the putter. Unfortunately, many of these hosels have insecure attachments to the putter head and are prone to rotation or detachment at inconvenient times. Moreover, many of these designs are not compliant with professional golfing standards and cannot be used in various golf tournaments. Therefore, there remains a need for a putter with an adjustable hosel allowing for on-the-fly adjustments of putter toe hang that has a secure hosel fixation and is consistent with professional golfing standards.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

A putter is provided. The putter includes a shaft, a hosel, and a putter head. The hosel has a shaft end and a hosel neck. The shaft end couples to the shaft. The putter head defines a first series of vertically aligned positioning through holes and a second series of vertically aligned positioning through holes. Each through hole of the first series of positioning through holes is aligned with a corresponding positioning through hole of the second series of positioning through holes such that the first and second series of positioning through holes together form a plurality of positioning through hole pairs along a lateral axis of the putter head. The plurality of positioning through hole pairs define a plurality of vertically aligned interchangeable hosel coupling locations. The hosel neck is interchangeably couplable to the putter head at one of the plurality of interchangeable hosel coupling locations via a pair of fasteners.

Another putter is provided. The putter includes a shaft, a putter head, and a hosel neck. The putter head has a coupling region disposed laterally along a flat inset portion of the putter head. The coupling region includes a plurality of vertically aligned pairs of through holes for interchangeably fastening one of a plurality of different hosel necks at a fixed perpendicular orientation relative to the coupling region. Each of the vertically aligned pairs of through holes provides a distinct hosel neck attachment location laterally along an axis of the putter head from a putter heel to a putter toe. The hosel neck is coupled to one of the plurality of vertically aligned pairs of through holes via a fastener at a fixed perpendicular orientation relative to the coupling region at one of the hosel neck attachment locations.

A variable toe hang putter head kit is further provided. The kit includes a hosel defining a pair of hosel positioning apertures. The kit also includes a putter head. The putter head defines a first series of vertically aligned positioning through holes and a second series of vertically aligned positioning through holes. Each through hole of the first series of positioning through holes is aligned with a corresponding positioning through hole of the second series of positioning through holes such that the first and second series of positioning through holes together form a plurality of positioning through hole pairs along a lateral axis of the putter head. The plurality of positioning through hole pairs define a plurality of vertically aligned interchangeable hosel coupling locations.

These and other features of the invention will be more fully understood and appreciated by reference to the description of the embodiments.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the putter according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the hosel and the putter head according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a side view of the hosel and the putter head according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a frontal view of the hosel and the putter head according to the first embodiment, with the hosel in a first hosel neck attachment location.

FIG. 5 is a frontal view of the hosel and the putter head according to the first embodiment, with the hosel in a second hosel neck attachment location.

FIG. 6 is a frontal view of the hosel and the putter head according to the first embodiment, with the hosel in a third hosel neck attachment location.

FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the hosel and the putter head according to the first embodiment, with a three-part configuration.

FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the hosel and the putter head according to the first embodiment, with a two-part configuration.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the putter according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the hosel and the putter head according to the secod embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a side view of the hosel and the putter head according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a frontal view of the hosel and the putter head according to the second embodiment, with the hosel in a first hosel neck attachment location.

FIG. 13 is a frontal view of the hosel and the putter head according to the second embodiment, with the hosel in a second hosel neck attachment location.

FIG. 14 is a frontal view of the hosel and the putter head according to the second embodiment, with the hosel in a third hosel neck attachment location.

FIG. 15 is an exploded perspective view of the hosel and the putter head according to the second embodiment, with a three-part configuration.

FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view of the hosel and the putter head according to the second embodiment, with a two-part configuration.

FIG. 17 is a putter head-first view of a putter according to one embodiment of the invention having a hosel neck in a first position and a corresponding toe hang.

FIG. 18 is a putter head-first view of a putter according to one embodiment of the invention having a hosel neck in a second position and a corresponding toe hang.

FIG. 19 is a putter head-first view of a putter according to one embodiment of the invention having a hosel neck in a third position and a corresponding toe hang.

FIG. 20 is a putter head-first view of a putter according to another embodiment of the invention having a hosel neck in a first position and a corresponding toe hang.

FIG. 21 is a putter head-first view of a putter according to the another embodiment of the invention having a hosel neck in a second position and a corresponding toe hang.

 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE CURRENT EMBODIMENTS

A putter is provided and generally designated 100. The putter 100 is generally depicted according to one embodiment in FIG. 1. The putter 100 includes a shaft 102, a hosel 104, and a putter head 106. A grip 108 may be disposed on a grip end 110 of the shaft 102. The putter 100 allows for excellent flexibility in a variety of putting scenarios and for a plethora of putting styles. Specifically, the putter 100 allows of the quick alteration of the hosel 104 to modify toe hang and change the “handedness” of the club for right-handed to left-handed configurations or vice versa. The hosel 104 may even be exchanged for alternative hosels 104 of different types and/or having different lengths to further accommodate different wrist positions and desired length/height of the putter. In some embodiments, the putter 100 further allows for the modification of the weighting via putter weights, face weights, and sub-weights. The alteration of the hosel 104 position and the weighting of the putter allows for a user to carefully calibrate the putter characteristics on the fly for different users or putting circumstances.

The hosel 104 and the putter head 106 according to one embodiment are depicted in FIGS. 2-8, as well as 9-16. The hosel 104 has a shaft end 112 and a hosel neck 114. The shaft end 112 couples to the shaft 102. The putter head 106 defines a first series of vertically aligned positioning through holes 116 and a second series of vertically aligned positioning through holes 118. Each through hole of the first series of positioning through holes 116 is aligned with a corresponding positioning through hole of the second series of positioning through holes 118 such that the first and second series of positioning through holes 116, 118 together form a plurality of positioning through hole pairs 120 along a lateral axis LA of the putter head 106. The plurality of positioning through hole pairs 120 define a plurality of vertically aligned interchangeable hosel coupling locations 120. The hosel neck 114 interchangeably couples to the putter head 106 at one of the plurality of interchangeable hosel coupling locations 120 by a pair of fasteners 122. The hosel 104 is pictured in several of the different plurality of through hole pairs 120 according to one embodiment in FIGS. 4-6, and according to another embodiment in FIGS. 12-14.

The putter head 106 includes a putter face 124 defining the first series of positioning through holes 116 and the second series of positioning through holes 118. The putter face 124 defines a contact surface 126 and a coupling surface 128. The contact surface 126 is configured to contact a golf ball (not shown), and the coupling surface 128 defines the first and second series of positioning through holes 116, 118. In some embodiments, the first series of positioning through holes 116 comprises at least two through holes 116, alternatively at least four through holes 116, alternatively at least six through holes 116, or alternatively exactly six through holes 116. In certain embodiments, the second series of positioning through holes 118 comprises at least two through holes 118, alternatively at least four through holes 118, alternatively at least six through holes 118, alternatively exactly six through holes 118. The plurality of positioning through holes 120 may define a plurality of right-handed vertically aligned interchangeable hosel coupling locations 120 and a plurality of left-handed vertically aligned interchangeable hosel coupling locations 120. The right-handed vertically aligned interchangeable hosel coupling locations 120 are configured such that the hosel 104 coupled to the putter head 106 in one of the right-handed vertically aligned interchangeable hosel coupling locations 120 is suitable for a right-handed putter. Likewise, the left-handed vertically aligned interchangeable hosel coupling locations 120 are configured such that the hosel 104 coupled to the putter head 106 in one of the left-handed vertically aligned interchangeable hosel coupling locations 120 is suitable for a left-handed putter.

The putter face 124 defines a face weight through hole 130 and comprises a face weight 132 disposed within the face weight through holes 130. In some embodiments, the putter face 124 defines two or more face weight through holes 130 and comprises two or more face weights 132. In specific embodiments, the putter face 124 defines a pair of face weight through holes 130 and includes a pair of face weights 132, with each face weight 132 disposed within a respective face weight through hole 130.

As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the face weights 132 may comprise a plurality of face sub-weights 133. These sub-weights 133 may be cylindrically or toric shaped and/or configured such that each sub-weight 133 is stackable with the other sub-weights 133. Generally, the sub-weights 133 are designed such that a sub-weight 133 may be added or removed by a user to alter the weighting properties of the putter 100. The putter face 124 defines a pair of first weight arm retaining through holes 134.

As shown especially in FIGS. 7 and 15, the putter head 106 includes a first putter weight 136 coupled with the putter face 124. The putter head 106 includes a second putter weight 138 coupled with the first putter weight 136. The first putter weight 136 defines a pair of first weight arms 140. Each first weight arm 140 defines a first putter weight arm fastening aperture 142. Each first weight arm 140 is disposed within one of the first weight arm retaining through holes 134 such that the respective first putter weight arm fastening aperture 142 is aligned with the respective face weight through hole 130. The pair of face weights 132 secure the first putter weight 136 to the putter face 124. The second putter weight 138 defines a pair of second weight arms 144. Each second weight arm 144 defines a second weight arm fastening aperture 146. The first putter weight 136 defines a pair of second weight arm retaining through holes 148 and a pair of second putter weight fastening apertures 150. Each second weight arm 144 is disposed within one of the second weight arm retaining through holes 148 such that the respective second putter weight arm fastening aperture 146 of the first putter weight 136 is aligned with the respective second putter weight fastening aperture 150 of the second putter weight 138. A pair of fasteners 152 secure the first putter weight 136 to the second putter weight 138.

In another embodiment, shown especially in FIGS. 8 and 16, the putter head 106 further includes a putter weight 138 and the putter face 124 includes a contact region 126 and a weight coupling region 128. The putter weight 138 defines a pair of weight arms 144. Each weight arm 144 defines a weight arm fastening aperture 146. The weight coupling region 128 of the putter face 124 defines a pair of weight arm retaining through holes 148 and a pair of putter weight fastening apertures 150. Each weight arm 144 is disposed within one of the weight arm retaining through holes 148 such that the respective putter weight fastening aperture 150 of the putter face 124 is aligned with the respective weight arm fastening aperture 150 of the putter weight 136. A fastener 152 secures the putter weight 136 to the putter head 106.

FIGS. 17-19 depict the putter 100 with the hosel neck 114 in a series of interchangeable hosel coupling locations 120. In this embodiment, the hosel neck 114 is a short or stubby neck (the embodiment depicted in FIGS. 1-8). FIG. 17 depicts the putter 100 with the hosel neck 114 in a first position. In the first position, the putter 100 has a toe hang of from about 60°to about 70°. FIG. 18 depicts the putter 100 with the hosel neck 114 in a second position. In the second position, the putter 100 has a toe hang of from about 40°to about 50°. FIG. 19 depicts the putter 100 with the hosel neck 114 in a third position. In the third position, the putter 100 has a toe hang of from about 5°to about 15°.

FIGS. 20 and 21 depict the putter 100 with the hosel neck 114 in a series of interchangeable hosel coupling locations 120. In this embodiment, the hosel neck 114 is a long neck (the embodiment depicted in FIGS. 9-16). The long neck is longer along at least one axis than the short or stubby neck. FIG. 20 depicts the putter 100 with the hosel neck 114 in a first position. In the first position, the putter 100 has a toe hang of from about 13°to about 23°. FIG. 21 depicts the putter 100 with the hosel neck 114 in a second position. In the second position, the putter 100 has a toe hang of from about-10°to about-5°.

Another putter 100 according to another embodiment is further provided. The putter 100 includes a shaft 102, a putter head 106, and a hosel neck 104. The putter head 106 has a coupling region 128 including a plurality of vertically aligned pairs of through holes 120 for interchangeable fastening of one of a plurality of different hosel necks 104 at a fixed perpendicular orientation relative to the coupling region 128. Each of the vertically aligned pairs of through holes 120 provides a distinct hosel neck attachment location 120 laterally along an axis LA of the putter head 106 from a putter heel 154 to a putter toe 156. It will be appreciated by one of skill in the art that the putter heel 154 is a side of the putter closer to the hosel neck 104, while the putter toe 156 is the side of the putter farther from the hosel neck 104. In embodiments where the hosel neck 104 is equidistant from both sides of the putter, one side may be arbitrarily defined as the putter heel 154, while the other may be defined as the putter toe 156. The hosel neck 104 is coupled to one of the plurality of vertically aligned pairs of through holes 120 via a fastener 122 at a fixed perpendicular orientation relative to the coupling region 128 at one of the hosel neck attachment locations 120. It will further be appreciated that the side that is designated the putter heel 154 or the putter toe 156 may change as the user relocates the hosel neck 104 and fastens the hosel neck 104 to different hosel neck attachment locations 120.

The putter 100 includes the putter head 106. The putter head 106 includes a contact region 158. The contact region 158 defines a contact region weight through hole 130 and comprises a contact region weight 132 disposed with the contact region weight through hole 130. In some embodiments, the putter head 106 includes a plurality of contact region weight through holes 130, alternatively a pair of contact region weight through holes 130. One of the pair of contact region weight through holes 130 may be disposed proximate the putter heel 154, and the other of the pair of contact region weight through holes 130 may be disposed proximate the putter toe 156. The putter head 106 may include a plurality of contact region weights 132, alternatively a pair of contact region weights 132. One of the pair of contact region weights 132 is disposed in the contact region weight through hole 130 proximate the putter heel 154, and the other of the pair of contact region weights 132 is disposed in the contact region weight through hole 130 proximate the putter toe 156. The contact region weights 132 may include a plurality of contact region sub-weights 133. Generally, the sub-weights 133 are configured such that they can be removed and/or added to achieve a target weight. In some embodiments, the sub-weights 133 may be added asymmetrically such that the putter heel 154 or the putter toe 156 is weighted more heavily than the putter toe 156 or putter heel, respectively.

The putter head 106 includes a coupling region 128, which includes a plurality of vertically aligned pairs of through holes 120. In some embodiments, the coupling region comprises at least two pairs of through holes 120, alternatively at least four through holes 120, alternatively at least six through holes 120, or alternatively exactly six through holes 120. In some embodiments, the plurality of vertically aligned pairs of through holes 120 provides a plurality of right-handed putter hosel neck attachment locations 120 and a plurality of left-handed putter hosel neck attachment locations 120. The plurality of right-handed putter hosel neck attachment locations 120 are configured such that the hosel 104 coupled to the putter head 106 in one of the right-handed putter hosel neck attachment locations 120 is suitable for a right handed putter. Likewise, plurality of left-handed putter hosel neck attachment locations 120 are configured such that the hosel 104 coupled to the putter head 106 in one of the left-handed putter hosel neck attachment locations 120 suitable for a left-handed putter.

The putter 100 includes a hosel neck 104. The hosel neck 104 is selected from a plurality of hosel necks 104 having different lengths. In some embodiments, the hosel neck 104 is selected from a plurality of hosel necks 104 of different types. The hosel neck 104 may be a plumber neck type, a single bend type, a double bend type, or a straight neck type hosel neck 104. A plumber neck type hosel neck allows for superior squaring of the contact surface 126 upon impact with the golf ball and getting the golf ball rolling on a proper line. The plumber neck type hosel neck is suitable for golfers with a straight-back and arc-style putting stroke. The single bend type hosel neck 104 is well suited for golfers with straight back and straight-through putting strokes. The double bend type hosel neck 104 is similar to the single bend type hosel neck 104, but generally helps to keep the contact surface 126 of the putter head 106 more balanced. A straight neck type hosel neck (AKA center shafted) allows for more control, and is generally best for a straight back or straight through putting stroke style.

Each hosel neck 104 is interchangeably fastenable to the putter head 106 at any one of the hosel neck attachment locations 120. Each hosel neck 104 defines at least one hosel fastening aperture 160, alternatively a pair of hosel fastening apertures 160. Generally, each hosel necks 104 includes a hosel stem 114 and a shaft fastening region 162. The hosel stem 114 defines the pair of hosel fastening apertures 160. The plurality of hosel necks 104 may include a longer hosel neck 164 and a shorter hosel neck 166, wherein the hosel stem 114 of the longer hosel neck 164 is longer than the hosel stem 114 of the shorter hosel neck 166. The hosel stem 114 of the longer hosel neck 164 may be bent.

A variable toe hang putter head kit is also provided. The kit includes a hosel 104 defining a pair of hosel positioning apertures 160. The kit further includes a putter head 106 defining a first series of vertically aligned positioning through holes 116 and a second series of vertically aligned positioning through holes 118 such that the first and second series of positioning through holes 116, 118 together form a plurality of positioning through hole pairs 120 along a lateral axis LA of the putter head 106. The plurality of positioning through hole pairs 120 define a plurality of vertically aligned interchangeable hosel coupling locations 120.

The variable toe hang putter head kit includes at least one hosel 104. The variable toe hang putter head kit may include a plurality of hosels 104 having different lengths and/or different types. Each hosel 104 is interchangeably fastenable to the putter head 106 at any one of the vertically aligned interchangeable hosel coupling locations 120. In some embodiments, the plurality of hosels 104 includes the longer hosel 164 and the shorter hosel 166.

The variable toe hang putter head kit further includes the putter head 106. According to one embodiment, the putter face 124 defines a first series of positioning through holes 116 and a second series of positioning through holes 118. The putter head 106 further includes a putter weight 136 coupled to the putter face 124. According to another embodiment, the variable toe hang putter head kit includes a putter face 124, as well as further including a first putter weight 136 and a second putter weight 138. The first putter weight 136 is coupled with the putter face 124, and the second putter weight 138 is coupled with the first putter weight 138.

REFERENCE NUMERALS

    • Putter 100
    • Shaft 102
    • Hosel 104
    • Putter head 106
    • Grip 108
    • Grip end 110
    • Shaft end 112
    • Hosel neck 114
    • First series of positioning through holes 116
    • Second series of positioning through holes 118
    • Hosel coupling locations 120
    • Hosel fasteners 122
    • Putter face 124
    • Contact surface 126
    • Coupling surface 128
    • Face weight through hole 130
    • Face weight 132
    • First weight arm retaining through hole 134
    • First putter weight 136
    • Second putter weight/putter weight 138
    • First weight arms 140
    • First putter weight arm fastening aperture 142
    • Second weight arms 144
    • Second weight arm fastening aperture 146
    • Second weight arm retaining through holes 148
    • Second putter weight fastening aperture 150
    • Fastener 152
    • Putter heel 154
    • Putter toe 156
    • Contact region 158
    • Hosel positioning apertures 160
    • Shaft fastening region 162
    • Longer hosel neck 164
    • Shorter hosel neck 166
    • Lateral axis LA

Claims

1. A putter comprising:

a shaft;
a hosel having a shaft end and a hosel neck, wherein the shaft end couples to the shaft; and
a putter head defining a first series of vertically aligned positioning through holes and a second series of vertically aligned positioning through holes, each through hole of the first series of positioning through holes aligned with a corresponding positioning through hole of the second series of positioning through holes such that the first and second series of positioning through holes together form a plurality of positioning through hole pairs along a lateral axis of the putter head, where the plurality of positioning through hole pairs define a plurality of vertically aligned interchangeable hosel coupling locations; and
wherein the hosel neck interchangeably couples to the putter head at one of the plurality of interchangeable hosel coupling locations by a pair of fasteners.

2. The putter of claim 1, wherein the putter head comprises a putter face defining the first series of positioning through holes and the second series of positioning through holes.

3. The putter of claim 2, wherein the putter face defines a face weight through hole and comprises a face weight disposed within the face weight through hole.

4. The putter of claim 3, wherein the face weight comprises a plurality of face sub-weights.

5. The putter of claim 3, wherein the putter head comprises:

a first putter weight coupled with the putter face; and
a second putter weight coupled with the first putter weight.

6. The putter of claim 5,

wherein the putter face defines a pair of face weight through holes and comprises a pair of face weights disposed within the face weight through holes;
wherein the first putter weight defines a pair of first weight arms, each first weight arm defining a first putter weight arm fastening aperture;
wherein the putter face defines a pair of first weight arm retaining through holes;
wherein each first weight arm is disposed within one of the first weight arm retaining through holes such that the respective first putter weight arm fastening aperture is aligned with the respective face weight through hole;
wherein the pair of face weights secure the first putter weight to the putter face;
wherein the second putter weight defines a pair of second weight arms, each second weight arm defining a second weight arm fastening aperture;
wherein the first putter weight defines a pair of second weight arm retaining through holes and a pair of second putter weight fastening apertures;
wherein each second weight arm is disposed within one of the second weight arm retaining through holes such that the respective second putter weight fastening aperture of the first putter weight is aligned with the respective second putter weight arm fastening aperture of the second putter weight; and
wherein a pair of fasteners secure the first putter weight to the second putter weight.

7. The putter of claim 3, wherein the putter head further comprises a putter weight and the putter face includes a contact region and a weight coupling region.

8. The putter of claim 7,

wherein the putter weight defines a pair of weight arms, each weight arm defining a weight arm fastening aperture;
wherein the weight coupling region of the putter face defines a pair of weight arm retaining through holes and a pair of putter weight fastening apertures; and
wherein each weight arm is disposed within one of the weight arm retaining through holes such that the respective putter weight fastening aperture of the putter face is aligned with the respective weight arm fastening aperture of the putter weight and a fastener secures the putter weight to the putter head.

9. The putter of claim 1, wherein the first series of positioning through holes and the second series of positioning through holes each comprises at least six through holes.

10. The putter of claim 1, wherein the plurality of positioning through hole pairs defines a plurality of right handed vertically aligned interchangeable hosel coupling locations and a plurality of left handed vertically aligned interchangeable hosel coupling locations.

11. A putter comprising:

a shaft;
a putter head having a coupling region disposed laterally along a flat inset portion of the putter head, wherein the coupling region includes a plurality of vertically aligned pairs of through holes for interchangeably fastening one of a plurality of different hosel necks at a fixed perpendicular orientation relative to the coupling region, and wherein each of the vertically aligned pairs of through holes provides a distinct hosel neck attachment location laterally along an axis of the putter head from a putter heel to a putter toe; and
a hosel neck coupled to one of the plurality of vertically aligned pairs of through holes via a fastener at a fixed perpendicular orientation relative to the coupling region at one of the hosel neck attachment locations.

12. The putter of claim 11, wherein the putter head includes a contact region that defines a contact region weight through hole and comprises a contact region weight disposed within the contact region weight through hole.

13. The putter of claim 12, wherein the contact region weight through hole comprises a plurality of contact region sub-weights.

14. The putter of claim 11, wherein the hosel neck is selected from a plurality of hosel necks having different lengths, each hosel neck interchangeably fastenable to the putter head at any one of the hosel neck attachment locations.

15. The putter of claim 11, wherein the plurality of vertically aligned pairs of through holes comprises at least six pairs of through holes.

16. The putter of claim 11, wherein the plurality of vertically aligned pairs of through holes provides a plurality of right handed putter hosel neck attachment locations and a plurality of left handed putter hosel neck attachment locations.

17. A variable toe hang putter head kit, the kit comprising

a hosel defining a pair of hosel positioning apertures; and
a putter head defining a first series of vertically aligned positioning through holes and a second series of vertically aligned positioning through holes, each through hole of the first series of positioning through holes aligned with a corresponding positioning through hole of the second series of positioning through holes such that the first and second series of positioning through holes together form a plurality of positioning through hole pairs along a lateral axis of the putter head, where the plurality of positioning through hole pairs define a plurality of vertically aligned interchangeable hosel coupling locations.

18. The kit of claim 17 further comprising a plurality of hosels having different lengths, each hosel interchangeably fastenable to the putter head at any one of the vertically aligned interchangeable hosel coupling locations.

19. The kit of claim 17, wherein the putter head comprises:

a putter face defining the first series of positioning through holes and the second series of positioning through holes;
a first putter weight coupled with the putter face; and
a second putter weight coupled with the first putter weight.

20. The kit of claim 17, wherein the putter head comprises:

a putter face defining the first series of positioning through holes and the second series of positioning through holes; and
a putter weight.
Patent History
Publication number: 20260224947
Type: Application
Filed: Jan 31, 2025
Publication Date: Aug 6, 2026
Inventor: James Drury VAUGHN, II (Columbia, MO)
Application Number: 19/042,551
Classifications
International Classification: A63B 53/02 (20150101); A63B 53/00 (20150101); A63B 53/04 (20150101); A63B 53/08 (20150101);