Abstract: The present invention describes a golf shaft measuring device comprising a base, a shaft alignment device attached to the base, an alignment plate also attached to the base and perpendicular to the shaft alignment device, a slide attached to the alignment plate and an indexing guide slidably attached to said base.

Abstract: A golf club measuring apparatus for measuring the face progression, lie angle, loft angle of a face includes a base having a flat top reference surface, and a club-holding assembly pivotally mounted on the base for pivotal movement. A shaft of a golf club is grasped by the club-holding assembly with a space kept from the reference plane. An orientation of an iron club is regulated by a club face regulator while an orientation of a wooden club is regulated by a measuring piece.

Abstract: A device for measuring alignment of a golf club is provided, and allows measurement of the lie angle and loft angle simultaneously. The strike face of the club is placed against an abutment member that is fixed to a base member, and held in place with a clamping member. An alignment member is coupled to the base member and spaced from the clamping member in generally opposing relation thereto. The alignment member is movable with respect to the clamping member to receive the golf club shaft in a cradle.

Abstract: A gauge for measuring the loft and lie angles of a golf club includes a rod attachable to the golf club with a first pointer mechanism being in alignment with the shaft axis of the golf club. A body is rotatable about the rod into parallel alignment with the sole of the golf club and a first indicator plate is movable with the body and relative to the first pointer mechanism to provide a visual indication of the lie angle of the golf club by showing the angle of rotation of the indicator plate relative to the first pointer mechanism. A face engaging member is pivotally mounted on the body for movement into engagement with the face of the golf club, and a second pointer mechanism is movable with the face engaging member relative to a second indicator plate carried on the body to provide a visual indication of the loft angle of the golf club by showing the angle of rotation of the second pointer mechanism relative to the second indicator plate.

Abstract: An apparatus for receiving a golf club and positioning the head of the club and holding it in a predetermined position and providing a visual indication of that position at a location proximate the extending end of the golf club shaft so that an installer can properly align a grip that is to be installed on the shaft of the club. The apparatus includes a golf club holding mechanism, a club head positioning device, a club head position indicator, an aligner mechanism and a circuit by which the installer controls and monitors the operation of the apparatus.

Abstract: A method of calculating golf club selection, and a calculator for implementing the method. The method involves making an initial club selection based on distance to the target, and then offsetting the initial club selection in accordance with each one of a group of factors including wind direction/speed, slope at the ball, slope at the target, target elevation, and firmness of the ground at the target. The calculator wheel for implementing the method has three overlying disks pivotally attached at the centers for calculating proper club selection based on a variety of club selection factors. The lower disk bears a plurality of radial legends each representing a club selection factor (such as wind direction/speed, slope (lie) at the ball, slope at the target, target elevation, and firmness of the ground at the target), and another legend representing available club options.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus and method for measuring the loft angle and the lie angle of a golf club. The present invention allows for comparisons to known values, and removes operator bias from the measurements. The apparatus has an encoder assembly with a loft mechanism and a lie mechanism. The encoder assembly is capable of five axial movements. The apparatus has securing means for securing a golf club in an address position during measurement of the loft angle and the lie angle.

Abstract: A device and method to position a newly installed grip or to verify the position of one previously installed, quantitatively, in relation to the leading edge of a golf club head or any point referenced by the alignment assembly. The invention includes two components. The first component is an alignment assembly, removably attachable to the shaft for identifying the position of the shaft diameter that is substantially parallel to the leading edge of the golf club head. The alignment assembly is comprised of an alignment rod and removable pointer both mounted on a support providing a substantially planar surface. The second component is a shaft rotation gauge, removably attachable to the shaft for measuring the deviation of any point on a grip or shaft from any position referenced by the alignment assembly. The shaft rotation gauge is comprised of an arched ruled indicator surface attached to and radially extended a predetermined distance from the shaft axis.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement (1) for checking the quality of balls (2) in respect of their diameter (D) and any damage to their periphery (3), in particular intended for checking golf balls (2). A diameter gauge device (4) extending along at least part of the diameter (D) of an aforementioned ball is situated at a distance from a bottom support (5) so arranged as to support a ball (2) accommodated in the arrangement (1) for checking.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for testing a striking-type sports implement such as a bat is disclosed. In terms of apparatus, a system according to the invention includes a bat-swinging module, a ball-delivery module, and one or more programmed computers. The bat-swinging module includes means to grip a bat at its handle end, and an independent, computer servo-controlled motor to swing the bat. The ball-delivery module includes a ball support and a second, independent, computer servo-controlled motor to place the ball into the swing of the bat along a delivery path such that the bat is able to strike the ball and cause the ball to travel along a precise trajectory path. Various sensors are disposed to measure swing speed, "pitch" speed and exit velocity, with the computer(s) being operative to construct a database of bat performance characteristics based upon swing speed, pitch speed and exit velocity, and display selected portions of the database in accordance with a user input.

Abstract: A portable golf training apparatus and method of use for teaching golfers the consistent achievement of proper ball placement, correct alignment, proper foot placement and stance, and for providing a visual reference or target line in relation to alignment and foot position.

Abstract: The present invention contemplates an improved indicator for use in combination with a golf putter to provide improved putting performance by giving the golfer a point of focus on which to concentrate during putting, and by indicating whether the putting stroke is on or off line. The indicator includes a fluid filled container with a transparent face, and a ball or similar element movably disposed in the container. The container is fixed atop or adjacent to a putter head in a manner that a center line therein, which is visible through the transparent face of the container, is centered with respect to the putter head and extends at a right angle to the putter face.

Abstract: A golf ball having a would center and a dimple less outer surface having a constant diameter of 1.75 inches and a smoothness which is determined by rolling a golf ball between upper and lower parallel glass plates supported by four support legs and monitoring any changes in an amount of forced needed to roll the ball between the plates for detecting the presence of an imperfection upon the surface of the ball or an out-of-round ball.

Abstract: A device for clamping a golf club to a base including a clamping mechanism adapted to clamp the face of the golf club at a predetermined angle with respect to the base, and a measuring mechanism including at least a loft scale operational in combination with the clamping mechanism wherein the loft scale is pivotable about an axis parallel to the club face, further including measuring scales for reading loft angles of the club and optionally including scales for measuring the lie angle of the club.

Abstract: A golf club fitting system and method relate to the use of a golf club having its head rockably mounted on a base to enable the user to position the head adjustably. A club head orientation sensing device determines the loft angle of the club face when disposed in the desired adjusted position. A microcomputer responds to the sensor indicating the measured loft angle and other parameters such as the right handed or left handed user information and the intended playing surface condition information. A device responds to the microcomputer to display the determined loft angle desired for the given user.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for fitting individual golfers for golf putters provides for determining the balanced position of the putter shaft relative to the putter head. The proper angle of the putter shaft relative to the putter head horizontal axis is measured for the particular golfer, and this measured angle is utilized to determine the point of attachment of the putter shaft on the horizontal axis of the putter head. The determined values are then employed to manufacture a "face balanced" putter for that particular golfer.

Abstract: An out-of-round indicator for golf balls utilizes an indicator module inserted into a golf ball sleeve or carton, with the module including a cup at its base into which the golf ball is dropped. The indicator includes a cantilevered arm extending from the base and spring loaded towards the surface of the golf ball, such that a surface of the arm contacts the surface of the golf ball, with the distal portion of the arm having a laterally extending tab or flag with differently colored spaced vertical markings. In one embodiment, a stationary vertically-extending support rises from a side of the base and has a vertical slot at its distal end overlying the tab, such that when the golf ball is rotated in the cup, the marking which appears through the slot indicates the out-of-roundness of the ball as the ball is rotated. The golf ball sleeve or box is provided with an aperture to permit rotation of the golf ball in the cup when the module is in the sleeve and when the golf ball is dropped into the cup.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for fitting individual golfers for golf putters provides for determining the balanced position of the putter shaft relative to the putter head. The proper angle of the putter shaft relative to the putter head horizontal axis is measured for the particular golfer, and this measured angle is utilized to determine the point of attachment of the putter shaft on the horizontal axis of the putter head. The determined values are then employed to manufacture a "face balanced" putter for that particular golfer.

Abstract: A gauge for accurately measuring depths of grooves formed in a face of a golf club head. The gauge includes a disk with a diameter of approximately one-half inch and a thickness of approximately one-eighth inch. The gauge also includes a ridge that extends across a flat surface on the disk. When the gauge is used, it is positioned so that the ridge is inserted in a groove in a club head face. If the ridge contacts the bottom of the groove, the disk will not lie flush against the club head face but will rock back and forth on the club head face thereby indicating that the groove conforms with the Rules of Golf as approved by The United States Golf Association.

Abstract: A head balance apparatus is provided determining the face and the loft angles of the club face when the club is balanced in its impact orientation. It includes a base, a vertical post on the base, and a balance member movable on the base and located at a point spaced from the post. The balance member has a balance element extending upwardly therefrom, and the post, base and balance member are dimensioned to support a club between the balance member and post. The grip end of the club is seated against the post, its head is seated on the balance element and its shaft extends upwardly at an angle to the post in substantially the orientation of the club as at the time of impact with the ball. The balance member is positioned so that the bottom surface of the head extends in a plane substantially perpendicular to the post.

Abstract: A device 22 for measuring the curvature of an object, such as a tapered shaft 24, includes a support plate 26 and a clamping mechanism 32 for supporting the shaft at one end 34 thereof a holding mechanism 60 retains an opposite end 78 of shaft 24 in a position such that the shaft is in a curved state. The curved state of shaft 24 can be attained by physically moving holding mechanism 60 or by placing a weight 80 on the mechanism. A first transducer 82 includes a slide 88 which is movable along a guide bar 86. A second transducer 98 includes slide 102 which is movable along a guide bar 100. Guide bar 100 is connected to slide 88 for movement therewith. A locator mechanism 114 is mounted on slide 102 for movement therewith and includes a pair of spaced pulleys 144 and 146 biasingly urged against opposite sides of shaft 24 and toward the axis thereof.

Abstract: A golf training and practice apparatus is constructed with two major parts. The first part is a central hub from which four pointers extend in the direction in which the. golf ball is intended to be struck, towards the golf ball itself to indicate where it should lie, toward the feet of the golfer to indicate where such feet should be placed and a fourth tail of the target pointer which provides a longer path for aiding the visualization by the golfer of the intended path of the ball as well as an additional guide for one foot. The second major portion of the invention is a club face aligner which is attached to the ball pointer and allows the club face to be arranged at discreet angles matching the angles of the club face aligner just prior to swinging the club back and bringing it down into contact with the ball.

Abstract: An apparatus for fitting golf club length and head-to-shaft angle to an individual person. The fitting club shaft is in two telescoping portions. A conventional grip is provided at the end of the first portion and the end of the second portion is pivotally connected to a conventional club head. A generally "L"shaped electrically insulating panel has one leg extending into the second shaft portion and the other leg extending into a cavity in the head. A first series of longitudinally spaced electrical contacts on the first end are adapted to be contacted by a connection contact on the movable first shaft portion to send an electrical signal indicating club length. A second series of spaced electrical contacts are radially arranged on the second leg about the shaft pivot point. The second series of contacts is adapted to be contacted by a second connection contact to send an electrical signal indicating head-to-shaft angle. A person grasps the fitting club grip and assumes a normal golf stance.

Abstract: An apparatus for practicing a method of determining the effective putter loft of a golf putter as swung by a particular golfer in which the putter has a curved face unit placed on the hitting surface and the putter is then swung by such particular golfer against a hitting cylinder. The location of impact between the curved face and hitting cylinder provides data from which the effective loft can be determined.

Abstract: A method for compensating for the slope of a golf green when putting begins with sighting a first line extending from a first point at eye level about two to twelve feet behind a golf ball, over the center of the golf ball, and toward a cup. Then a second line is projected generally downwardly at a first angle with a first plane perpendicular to the green surface and containing the first line, such that the first angle is indicative of the slope of the green surface and the projection of the second line defines a second point on the green surface. The golfer continues by sighting a third line from the second point over the center of the golf ball. In the basic method the golfer completes the process by striking the golf ball along the third line to propel the golf ball toward the cup along a path tangent with the third line. In an extended version of the method, the golfer repeats the projecting and sighting steps at least one more time for greater accuracy.

Abstract: An apparatus for adjusting the loft and lie of a golf club head. The invention includes three components. The first is a fitting gauge removably attachable to the shaft for identifying the ideal angles of the loft and lie of the club. The fitting gauge includes a first indicator for measuring the loft angle and a second indicator for measuring the lie angle. The second component of the invention is a bench to which the golf club head is attached. The bench includes a lie reading gauge and a loft reading gauge. The bench may be used for either left-handed golf clubs or for right-handed golf clubs. The third component is an adjusting tool that may be removably attached to the hosel of the club fixed to the bench. The shaft of the club is manipulated relative to the golf club head to adjust the actual lie and loft angles to match the ideal angles of loft and lie by movement of the adjusting tool.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for bending hosels of metal wood golf club heads to alter the characteristics of golf clubs incorporating the heads. A club head is clamped into a rigid clamping framework using a pair of clamps which engage the top and the back of the club head. A bending bar having an adjustable throat for engaging the hosel of the club head is then used to bend the hosel as required. The throat of the bending bar is defined by material which is softer than the golf club head to substantially eliminate marring of the club head. The back of the club head is engaged by an elongated pad of polymeric material formed to receive the back of the club head and the top of the club head is engaged by a pair of club head gripping areas formed to spread the top head gripping forces over two relatively large areas. The top gripping areas are formed as a single polymeric pad which is bifurcated to define the gripping areas.

Abstract: A golf club in which the head of the club is hinged to the shaft such that the head breaks or pivots rearward with respect to the shaft when, during a golf swing, the club does not follow a prescribed path of travel or the club is improperly rotated. The hinge includes two pair of contact surfaces which absorb and distribute forces when the hinge closes and the contact surfaces strike one another. The specific position of the hinge in the handle of a golf club varies depending on the loft of the club utilized. The specific positioning of the hinge in the handle of a club in relation to the loft of the club head is critical in insuring that the hinge breaks at appropriate points during a golf swing.

Abstract: A golf stance device for locating the feet of a golfer properly with respect to a golf ball. The device is formed of an elongated flat strip of material such as plastic or metal adapted to rest upon the ground and a housed roll-up tape slidably engaged therewith by sliding the flat strip through slots in a flexible disk attached to the tape housing. The roll-up tape may be extended in a direction normal to the elongated strip toward a golf ball providing a device having a member parallel with the golfer's line of sight and properly displaced from the ball. Both the elongated strip of material and the tape have indicia assisting a golfer in positioning the device upon the ground and in obtaining a proper stance. The device is portable and easily mounted upon a golf bag.

Abstract: A golf alignment aid having a one-piece club alignment piece and a one-piece elongated foot alignment piece. The club alignment piece has two alignment grids along a first edge. The alignment grids have marks to indicate which wood or iron golf club should be used. A golf club directional portion having a ball placement cutout area which is circumscribed by the club alignment piece is placed on the club alignment piece parallel to the first edge. The elongated edges of the foot alignment piece are used for heel placement and a series of toe alignment lines parallel to each other and perpendicular to the elongated heel placement edges are used for alignment of the golfer's two feet. In use, the foot alignment piece is placed perpendicular to the first edge and a designated elongated edge is aligned with the marks on the alignment grid corresponding to the golf club to be used.

Abstract: A golfer's square includes a ball position pointer or the like. The ball position pointer includes an elongate substantially parallel-sided pivotable rule with a pivot end and a pointer distal to the pivot end, and the ball position pointer or the like is rightly attached to an elongate substantially parallel-sided right rule attachable to the pivotable rule, with hook and loop material such as VELCRO (Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off.), to make the golfer's square. The golfer's square or the ball position pointer may be used separately in methods to assist the golfer align his stance properly. A protruding right angle edge may be provided on the right rule to faciliate orienting both rules prior to attaching same together.

Abstract: An orientation apparatus includes a device including a semi-spherical cap adapted for placement on a golf ball. The device defines a reference plane and has a window permitting meridional markings on the golf ball or the device to be viewed and to be aligned relative to the reference plane. The device is provided with a spirit level and a directional indicator for alignment of the markings with an intended direction of play.

Abstract: A deivce used to mark a reference mark on the grip area of a golf club, to establish a hand position which is correct in relation to the angular position of the head of the club. A head plate is attached to a head plate magnet which secures it to the head of the iron. An alignment transfer string is attached to the head plate, and pulled taught up the side of the shaft, to establish the correct (angular) relationship of the gripping area, the face of the iron and the shaft. A marking template attached to the upper end of the alignment transfer, which is an elongated strip which will be oriented parallel to the shaft when the alignment transfer is pulled taught by pulling on the upper end of the marking template, has a longitudinal slot for making a permanent reference mark on the grip area of the club.

Abstract: An alignment apparatus and method having three long sections and one short section joined together so that when opened in the proper position, a square is formed. One long section serves as a target pointer, a second long section serves as the ball pointer, and a third long section serves as a body alignment guide. The sections of the invention are joined together in a rotatable fashion so that the device may be opened or closed easily and transported in a golf bag, if desired. When the device is used, one section is pointed at the target, one section is pointed at the golf ball, and the third section forms a reference for positioning of the golfer's feet. The section of the device pointed at the target has an elongated section that serves as a guide for take away of a golf club in a direction directly opposite from the target, as is desired. The portion of the long section pointed at the golf ball also has an elongated end that serves as a reference point for the alignment of the ball to the golfer's body.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring the length, lie and loft of a golf club includes a base having a flat top surface and a pivot plate which is pivotally mounted relative to the base for pivoting movement about a pivot axis which lies in the plane of the flat top surface of the base. The shaft of the club is held by the pivot plate so that the centerline of the shaft is perpendicular to the pivot axis and passes through the pivot axis.

Abstract: A golfing instrument that allows two dissimilar objects, one object presented to the right eye, and the second object presented to the left eye to be seen simultaneously by the golfer, which allows the golfer to align the intended target that the golf ball will travel to be aligned perpendicular to a line crossing the golfer's shoe tips.

Abstract: A lie indicator for a golf clubhead that has utility as a golf practice aid. The indicator includes a straight bubble tube mounted in slightly skewed relation to a base member so that the axis of the tube and the axis of the base member are skewed at about one degree with respect to one another. The base member includes a flush mounted magnet that releasably secures the indicator to the face of the clubhead. The base member is aligned with a score line on the face of the clubhead so that when the golfer centers the bubble in the tube, an apparent one degree over compensation is provided. However, the lie angle of the clubhead is correct at the moment of ball impact because the mass of the clubhead causes it to rotate during the swing by about one degree.

Abstract: A clinometer releasably securable to a golf club head to indicate its loft and to detect its lie. The clinometer has a sector shape and its circumferential extent is sixty degrees of arc. An arcuate bubble tube having accompanying indicia to indicate differing angular orientations of a club head face is secured to the arcuate top wall of the device and a straight bubble tube extends horizontally from a flat sector shaped wall to show the lie of the club head.

Abstract: A means and method for testing the lie angle of a golf club to see if it is suitable for use by an individual golfer. A golf ball is situated on a support surface and addressed by a golfer holding a traial golf club whose lower surface has received in abradable coating. The golfer swings at the golf ball bringing the abradable coating on the golf club into contact with the surface originally supporting the ball. This contact causes abrasions in the abradable coating and the position of these abrasions indicates whether the lie angle of the particular club undergoining test is proper for the golfer.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a golf club head surveying instrument includes a bottom block, a quarter circle scale plate, an adjusting frame, a V-shaped block, a balance block, a slide block, and a rectangular block. The adjusting frame is fixed to the scale plate with its rear end, the V-shaped block is mounted on the adjusting frame and arranged to provide a clamping element for holding a golf club. An adjusting knob is provided with the scale plate for angular adjusting. The slide block is mounted on the balance block to support the rectangular block. The rectangular block is arranged to provide a trifurcate balance board for balance checking of the head of the golf club to be tested. The present invention is useful in helping golf club manufacturers to check and correct the percentage of inclination of the head, distributors to assemble golf clubs, and golf players to adjust the angle of the golf club to fit in with ones preference in driving a golf ball.

Abstract: A lightweight, portable apparatus for measuring and custom fitting golf clubs to an individual golfer is provided. A lengthwise adjustable club shaft pivotally mounted on a base plate includes a protractor-type scale at the pivot point to set the desired lie angle and a linear scale marked on the shaft to indicate the length of the shaft. Once the desired lie angle and shaft length are determined, the address distance is measured and marked on the shaft of the custom golf club thus obtained.

Abstract: A golf club alignment device for recording a sight pattern showing the optimum position of the handle end of a golf club when held by a golfer addressing the ball and for reproducing that position. The device has a sighting barrel that is attached to the shaft of the club in spaced-apart, generally parallel relation. Adjustable linkages between the sighting barrel and the clamp attaching it to the shaft allow movement of the top of the barrel toward and way from the shaft and to the golfer's left and right. The barrel is moved until sets of cross hairs across its top and bottom come into alignment with one another when viewed from above by the golfer. The resulting adjusted barrel position, reflective of optimum location of the club handle, is maintained by securing the barrel against further movement. In subsequent shots, the golfer addressing the ball moves the club handle up or down and to the left or right until the sets of cross hairs are again brought into alignment.

Abstract: A golf club measuring device has clamping means for retaining a head of a golf club in a fixed reference position and measuring means for measuring the loft and/or lie of the club. The clamping means comprise a first jaw for clamping a striking face of the club head against a first reference surface and a second jaw for clamping a sole of the club head against a second reference surface. The device is conveniently designed to be able to measure the loft and/or lie of both right- and left-handed golf clubs.

Abstract: The tester for measuring the loft and lie of a matched set of irons includes a pair of holding units having jaws which mount each club of the set on a fixed common axis. The fixed axis is used as a reference axis in order to measure the lie and loft of a mounted club. The face progression of each club may also be obtained at the time that the loft and lie of the club is obtained.

Abstract: A club head angle measuring instrument comprises a balance base, a graduated curve, an adjusting rod, an indicator, a club holder and a slide unit. The adjusting rod is connected with the graduated curve at the rear end. The club holder fixed to the adjusting rod is used to hold the shaft of the club. The indicator is used to adjust the angle. The balance base has a balance block for the club head to rest. A special protractor is provided to set the angle of inclination of the club head. The slide unit has a pair of angle gauges for adjusting the sole angle, and a pair of triangular balance plates for adjusting the balance of the club head. It can be used for the manufacturer to set and correct the angle of the club head, for the distributor to assemble the club, and for the golfer to use the clubs.

Abstract: A measurement apparatus primarily for use during the purchase of golf clubs for indicating angle modifications between head and shaft needed to assure zero angle between the sole and the underlying surface for a particular golfer. The apparatus comprises a club simulation member having a shaft and grip of a conventional golf club but terminating at its non-grip end in a yoke member. The yoke member is attached to a hinge bracket which is, in turn, attached to a pointer positioned at a predetermined angle relative to the axis of the shaft. The pointer is positioned within a housing preferably covered by a face of which at least a portion is transparent to permit observation of the angular position of the pointer when the golfer grasps the club simulation member in a ball addressing configuration. The face may also advantageously provide indicia to permit convenient observation of the angle of the pointer which may easily be calibrated to correspond to the angle between the shaft and the underlying surface.

Abstract: An apparatus for assisting a golfer to keep the golfer's head level with the ball and still while the golfer is in the process of hitting the ball, comprising a pair of frame members which rest on the golfer's ears or include attaching means which permit the frames to be attached to an article worn on the golfer's head such as a hat or headband and a center bridge member adjoining the two frames and including a level means, wherein the apparatus is worn such that the level means rests in front of the golfer and just above or just below the line of sight between the golfer's eyes and the golf ball.

Abstract: A golf club wood head facing machine is disclosed which comprises a base with a planar top upon which is mounted a face cutting assembly with a movable motor driven cutter which can be pivoted simultaneously both horizontally and vertically to shape the head's face to give it a defined bulge and roll. In addition thereto there is mounted on the assembly a club head holding mechanism consisting of a downwardly directed clamp above a railbed having two parallel rails mounted thereon to permit the seating and clamping of the golf head to be faced. The holder provides loft, face angle, face progression and lie adjustment means, as well as feed means to urge the club face forward against the cutter. Provision is also made to raise or lower the holder so as to locate the club face against the cutter.

Abstract: A system for fitting a golf club to a user-golfer and employing a fitting club having a shaft, a handle on the shaft, and a head having a face. The system includes(a) a first pivot on the golf club proximate the head to accommodate adjustment pivoting of the head relative to the shaft, and to a selected angular position about an axis extending generally transversely to the shaft,(b) and an indicator associated with pivot to indicate the extent of said adjustment pivoting, corresponding to "lie" of the head,(c) Also provided is a second such pivot allowing adjustment pivoting of the head 90 degrees relative to the shaft and about the shaft axis, and to a position wherein the head is adjustably pivotable about the first axis, and the same indicator is thus usable to indicate adjusted head face angularity.

Abstract: A device for measuring and adjusting the angle of lie and face angle of a golf club including a club head supporting base vice with a reference surface for supporting the sole of the golf club. A spring mounted vertical scale is provided in a vertical plane mounted to each side of the base vice. Vertical supports with a horizontal threaded shaft therebetween supporting a threaded nut having a clevis for holding a bending wrench at various positions.