Patent ID: 6461249
Filing Date: 2002-10-08
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
A weighting device for use on a golf club head as during swinging of the club, the club head having a toe and a top edge angled downwardly and toward the head hosel, comprising in combination:a) a receptacle having an opening via which the club head is received into the receptacle, b) a retainer carried on the receptacle to be fastened in a position for retaining the receptacle in generally fitting relation to the club head, c) and weighting structure carried by the receptacle to add substantial weight to the club head, for providing enhanced momentum in the direction of head swinging, and for use as in club swinging, d) said receptacle having a front portion, a bottom portion, a toe portion, a heel portion, a back portion, and a top portion, and said weighting structure located proximate at least one of said portions, e) said retainer comprising a flap connected to the receptacle to fold at least partly over said opening, said fold angled to extend substantially lengthwise of said head top edge as it approaches the hosel so that the folded flap extends downwardly, and forwardly and toward said toe portion, thereby to bring a side of the flap into position for releasable attachment to the receptacle below the level of said receptacle top portion.