| 摘要 |
Golf shots lose both distance and directional accuracy when the ball is struck at a clubface location not aligned with (i.e. directly in front of) the clubhead center of gravity (a "mishit"). High moment of inertia clubhead designs (i.e., extreme toe heel weighting) only partially reduce mishit distance loss and are limited by practical clubhead size and weight. The subject invention reduces, or totally eliminates mishit distance loss regardless of clubhead moment of inertia via designs which absorb more ball impact energy for on-center hits versus mishits thus equalizing distance. The invention allows for the use of integral or attached metal or plastic faceplates without impeding the function of such variable energy absorbing mishit corrective devices, thereby greatly improving clubhead durability, feel, and practicality, especially for irons and putters.
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