Patent ID: 6213890
Filing Date: 2001-04-10
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
A putter for use by a golfer in playing golf, including elements comprising:a shaft having a first end and a second end;a substantially massive head of greater than about 18 ounces, fixed to said first end; and,a handle fixed to said second end;said handle comprising:an upper portion having an upper hand grip for being gripped by the first hand of said golfer;a lower portion having a lower hand grip spaced from said upper hand grip for being gripped by the second hand of said golfer; anda counterweight positioned in said handle substantially near said upper hand grip sufficient to provide said putter with a center of gravity located on the shaft a distance of about 6 to about 18 inches above the head;wherein the angle between said shaft and said head is less than about 90.degree. and more than about 45.degree. and said elements are designed, dimensioned, sized and weighted sufficient for providing a sweet spot of said substantially massive head and for enabling said golfer to putt a golf ball by pivoting said putter substantially only at a point located at about said upper hand grip from an otherwise conventional crouched stance.