GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH SOUND TUNING ELEMENT

摘要

The invention generally relates to golf clubs with sound tuning features. In certain aspects, the invention provides a flanged rib structure configured to provide improved sound tuning characteristics for a golf club head, particularly a hollow-bodied golf club head. In one embodiment, the rib includes a web portion extending from an internal surface of the club head body and a flange portion coupled to a top surface of the web portion. The inclusion of the flange portion to the web portion increases the overall stiffness of the rib, thereby resulting in an increase in the natural vibration frequency of the club head so as to provide a more appealing sound and/or feel upon ball impact, thereby improving the overall sound characteristics of the club head.

主权项

1. A golf club head comprising:
a club head body comprising a heel, a toe, a sole, a crown, a ball-striking face, and an interior cavity; and at least one rib positioned on a portion of an internal surface of the interior cavity, the at least one rib comprising:
a web portion extending from the internal surface and oriented substantially in a vertical direction when the club head is at address; anda flange portion coupled to a top surface of the web portion.