Patent ID: 8172695
Filing Date: 2012-05-08
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A golf club, comprising: a head comprising a strike face; a tube having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is coupled to the head, and wherein the tube has a longitudinal axis that is angled with respect to the head by about 2° to 45°, wherein the tube comprises a material with a specific gravity less than the specific gravity of the head; a coupling member comprising a first attachment portion and a second attachment portion joined by an adjustable connection, wherein the first and second attachment portions are variable relative to each other, and wherein the second end of the tube is coupled to the first attachment portion; and a shaft coupled to the second attachment portion, wherein the shaft has a longitudinal axis that is closer to the strike face than the tube longitudinal axis, and wherein the shaft is offset from the tube by about 0.1 inch to 1 inch.