Polymeric golf club head with metallic face

摘要

A golf club head includes a club face and a body. The club face is formed from a metallic material and includes a first, hitting surface, a second, rear surface that is opposite the first surface, and a flange that is separated from the second surface by a transverse distance. The body is formed from a polymeric material and includes a crown, a sole, a hosel, and a face support. The club face and the body cooperate to define a closed volume, and the face support extends to opposing sides of the flange and is operative to couple the club face to the body.

主权项

1. A golf club head comprising:
a club face formed from a metallic material and including a first, hitting surface, a second, rear surface that is opposite the first surface, an extension member and a flange; wherein the flange is separated from the second surface via the extension member, and wherein the flange is disposed within about 30 degrees of parallel to a portion of the first surface; a body formed from a filled or unfilled polymeric material and including a crown, a sole, a hosel, and a face support; wherein the club face and the body cooperate to define a closed volume; wherein the flange is embedded within the face support such that the face support contacts and surrounds the flange to couple the club face to the body.