Games using tangible projectile – Golf – Club or club support
Reexamination Certificate
2010-10-29
2011-12-06
Passaniti, Sebastiano (Department: 3711)
Games using tangible projectile
Golf
Club or club support
C473S331000, C473S332000, C473S349000, C473S350000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08070624
ABSTRACT:
A golf club with a golf club head having compressible v-shaped grooves is presented. The club head may include a plurality of grooves formed in a striking face. In some arrangements, the grooves have a rectangular cross section. The grooves may also include a compressible insert having a v-shaped end and being formed of a material softer than that of the grooves. As the club head strikes a golf ball, the insert may compress, thereby allowing additional contact between the groove and the ball to impart spin on the ball. In an alternate arrangement, the groove may include a compressible support arranged between the insert and an end of the groove. The compressible insert may be formed of a material softer than the groove and/or the insert and is configured to compress when the club head strikes a golf ball.
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Oldknow Andrew G. V.
Rahrig Donald S.
Banner & Witcoff , Ltd.
Nike Inc.
Passaniti Sebastiano
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