Games using tangible projectile – Golf – Club or club support
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-31
2006-10-31
Graham, Mark S. (Department: 3711)
Games using tangible projectile
Golf
Club or club support
Reexamination Certificate
active
07128663
ABSTRACT:
Improved perimeter weighted golf clubs are disclosed. The perimeter weighted golf clubs of the present invention are provided with improved structures for distributing the weight at the perimeter of the club head. In one embodiment, the club is an iron-type golf club having a club head that includes a weighted perimeter portion and a tubular frame that is located outboard of and behind at least a portion of the hitting surface.
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Bamber Jeffrey V.
Graham Mark S.
Pelican Golf, Inc.
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