Method of making golf clubs

Details Method of making golf clubs Method of making golf clubs

2011-08-30

2011-08-30

Hunter, Alvin (Department: 3711)

Games using tangible projectile

Golf

Club or club support

Reexamination Certificate

active

08007373

ABSTRACT:
A method for making golf club heads includes using direct metal laser sintering (DMLS), selective laser melting (SLM) and other computer controlled high energy sintering or melting techniques to form club heads with customized user parameters. The powdered metals can be selected by type and quantity to achieve a desired density or weight distribution. Club heads made by these techniques are characterized by having customized parameters chosen for individual golfers. By sintering powdered metal to form areas of different porosity, club heads with desired weight distributions can be achieved.

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