Golf club head having ribs

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2011-02-15

2011-02-15

Hunter, Alvin A (Department: 3711)

Games using tangible projectile

Golf

Club or club support

C473S332000, C473S346000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07887433

ABSTRACT:
Described herein are embodiments of a golf club head having at least one rib with an external portion. For example, according to one embodiment, a wood-type golf club head includes a body that has at least one wall defining an interior cavity. The golf club head further includes at least one rib projecting from the at least one wall. The at least one rib can include an internal portion located within the interior cavity and an external portion located without the interior cavity.

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