Patent Publication Number: US-2016220875-A1

Title: Site alignment device for golf clubs

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No.62/219,040, entitled “Site Alignment Device for Golf Clubs, filed Sep. 15, 2015 and U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/108,484, entitled “Adjustable Golf Club with Alignment Cover,” filed on Jan. 27, 2015, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. This application is related to pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/216,973, entitled “Golf Club Configured for Multiple Adjustability,” filed on Mar. 17, 2014 and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/216,979, entitled “Adjustable Golf Club,” filed on Mar. 17, 2014, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. 
    
    
     BACKGROUND 
     Some embodiments described herein relate to a golf club, such as a putter, with adjustable features. 
     Each individual golfer is different, being of differing strength, differing size, and having different golf club strokes. Modern golf clubs are fitted to match a golfer&#39;s strength, size and type of stroke. Custom fitting of golf clubs, however, can be extremely expensive. 
     Some golf clubs have been designed with some adaptability (or adjustability). These adaptable golf clubs, however, can be very complex to build and often require dozens if not hundreds of different sized components. As a result, known adaptable (or adjustable) golf clubs can also be extremely expensive. 
     Although typical known golf clubs are functional and can be fitted to a specific golfer or adapted to be customizable for different golfers, known golf clubs, may not be sufficiently adaptable, affordable or otherwise satisfactory for every golfer. Accordingly, adjustable golf clubs are desirable to address the shortfalls of present technology and to provide other new and innovative features and to establish dexterity based on its configured position. 
     SUMMARY 
     Apparatus and methods are described herein to provide a golf club, such as, for example, a putter, with adjustment features that can be used to adjust the golf club to have a select loft angle and/or a select lie angle. In some embodiments, an adjustable golf club can be adapted to have one or more site alignment members coupled to a head of the adjustable golf club. The site alignment member(s) can include markings or patterns visible to a golfer using the golf club that can be used to aid the golfer in aligning the golf club relative to a golf ball or target. In some embodiments, a site alignment member is provided that can be adapted to be coupled to an existing golf club. For example, in some embodiments, an adapter/platform can be used to couple a selected site alignment member to a club head of a golf club. 
     In one aspect the disclosure relates to a golf putter including a putter head defining a top surface and a face. The putter head receives a hosel and a shaft is attachable to the hosel. The golf putter further includes a site alignment member coupled to the golf putter. The site alignment member includes one or more alignment markings for facilitating alignment of the golf putter during use. 
     In one implementation the putter head defines a cutout region in which the site alignment member is positioned. The site alignment member may include a metallic top member, a metallic bottom member and a rubber center member interposed between the metallic top member and the metallic bottom member. A screw may extend through an opening in the metallic bottom member into the metallic top member wherein when the screw is tightened the rubber center member is compressed and expands outwardly in order to engage walls of the cutout region. 
     The disclosure also relates to a golf putter including a putter head defining a top surface and a face. A hosel is received by the putter head and a shaft is attachable to the hosel. The golf putter further includes an alignment adapter platform non-removably attached to the putter head and a site alignment member removably coupled to the alignment adapter platform. The site alignment member includes one or more alignment markings for facilitating alignment of the golf putter during use. In one implementation the site alignment member may include an elongate protrusion and the alignment adapter platform may define a groove, the elongate protrusion being received by the groove. 
     In another aspect the disclosure pertains to a golf club head including a top surface, a bottom surface and a face. A site alignment member is coupled to the top surface and includes one or more alignment markings for facilitating alignment of the golf club head during use. In one implementation the site alignment member may define protrusions for being slidably received within mating grooves defined by the top surface of the golf club head. The site alignment member may have first and second opposing edges substantially perpendicular to a surface of the face. 
     The disclosure is further directed to an adjustable golf club including a golf club head defining a substantially planar face for striking a golf ball. The golf club head may be characterized by a loft angle, a lie angle and a weight wherein the golf club head is configured to enable adjustment of the loft angle, the lie angle and the weight. The adjustable golf club further includes a hosel including a hosel adapter configured to be received within a hosel chamber defined by the golf club head wherein a position of the hosel is adjustable relative to the golf club head. The adjustable golf club also includes a shaft attachable to the hosel and a site alignment member coupled to the golf club head. The site alignment member may include one or more alignment markings for facilitating alignment of the golf club during use. 
     In another aspect the disclosure pertains to an adjustable golf club including a golf club head characterized by a loft angle, a lie angle and a weight. The adjustable golf club includes a hosel coupled to the golf club head, a shaft attachable to the hosel, and a site alignment member coupled to the golf club head. The site alignment member includes one or more alignment markings for facilitating alignment of the golf club during use. In one implementation the adjustable golf club is configured to enable adjustment of at least three of: the loft angle, the lie angle, the weight and a position of the hosel relative to the golf club head. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIGS. 1A and 1B  are side views and  FIG. 1C  is a top view of an adjustable putter, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 2A  is a side view of a portion of the adjustable putter of  FIGS. 1A-1C ; and  FIG. 2B  is an enlarged view of detail A in  FIG. 2A . 
         FIG. 3  is a side view of a portion of an adjustable putter, according to another embodiment. 
         FIGS. 4A and 4B  are partially exploded perspective views of a putter having an adjustable face, according to another embodiment. 
         FIG. 5A  is an exploded view of a portion of a putter having an adjustable lie angle, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 5B  is a perspective view of a hosel of the putter of  FIG. 5A . 
         FIG. 5C  is a rear view of the putter of  FIG. 5A . 
         FIGS. 5D and 5E  are front and rear views, respectively, of a hosel shim of the putter of  FIG. 5A . 
         FIGS. 6A-6C  are each a rear view of an adjustable hosel shown in different lie angle configurations. 
         FIG. 7  is an illustration of a disassembled adjustable hosel system, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 8  is a perspective view of a portion of a putter having an adjustable hosel, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 9A  is top view of a hosel and bushings for a putter having an adjustable lie angle, according to an embodiment, and  FIG. 9B  is a detail view of a portion of the hosel system of  FIG. 9A . 
         FIG. 10  illustrates schematic front views of a hosel and bushing for a putter having an adjustable lie angle, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 11  illustrates schematic rear views of a hosel and busing for a putter having an adjustable lie angle, according to another embodiment. 
         FIG. 12  is a rear perspective view of a portion of a putter, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 13  is an exploded side perspective view of the putter of  FIG. 12 . 
         FIG. 14  is a perspective view of a hosel shim of the putter of  FIG. 12 . 
         FIGS. 15A-15C  each illustrate a portion of a hosel shim according to a different embodiment, shown in an orientation for a right handed user. 
         FIGS. 16A-16C  each illustrate the portion of a hosel shim according to the different embodiments of  FIGS. 15A-15C , shown in an orientation for a left handed user. 
         FIGS. 17A-17C  each illustrate a bottom perspective view of the hosel shims of  FIGS. 15A-15C , respectively. 
         FIG. 18  is a rear view of a portion of a putter, according to another embodiment. 
         FIG. 19  is an exploded side perspective view of the putter of  FIG. 18 . 
         FIG. 20  is a partially exploded rear perspective view of the putter of  FIG. 18 . 
         FIG. 21  is an exploded view of the hosel and hosel shim of the putter of  FIG. 18 . 
         FIG. 22  is a rear view of the hosel shim of the portion of the putter of  FIG. 18 . 
         FIG. 23  is an exploded view of a portion of the putter of  FIG. 18 . 
         FIG. 24A  illustrates the hosel and hosel shim of the putter of  FIG. 18  shown in an orientation for a right handed user; and  FIG. 24B  illustrates the hosel and hosel shim of the putter of  FIG. 18  shown in an orientation for a left handed user. 
         FIG. 25A-25C  are each a schematic illustration of a portion of a putter showing the adjustability of a shaft offset. 
         FIG. 26  is a rear view of a portion of a putter, according to another embodiment. 
         FIG. 27  is a top view of the putter of  FIG. 26 . 
         FIG. 28  is a rear view of the portion of the putter of  FIG. 26  with a cover coupled thereto. 
         FIG. 29  is a top view of the portion of the putter of  FIG. 26  with the cover of  FIG. 28  coupled thereto. 
         FIG. 30  is a rear view and  FIG. 31  is a top view of the cover of  FIG. 28 . 
         FIGS. 32 and 33  are each a rear view of an adjustable putter with a different embodiment of a cover with alignment markings. 
         FIGS. 34-36  are each a top view of an adjustable putter with a different embodiment of a cover with alignment markings. 
         FIG. 37  is a top view of an adjustable putter with alignment markings, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 38  is a top view of a portion of a putter, according to another embodiment. 
         FIG. 39  is a rear view of the portion of the putter of  FIG. 38 . 
         FIG. 40  is a rear view of a site alignment member, according to an embodiment. 
         FIGS. 41 and 42  are each a top view of a blank of a site alignment member, according to different embodiments. 
         FIGS. 43 and 44  are each a top view of a site alignment member, according to different embodiments. 
         FIGS. 45-48  are each a top view of a putter with a different embodiment of a site alignment member coupled thereto. 
         FIG. 49  is a top view of a putter with a site alignment member coupled thereto, according to another embodiment. 
         FIG. 50  is an exploded rear perspective view of a putter and a site alignment member, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 51  is a top view of the putter and site alignment member of  FIG. 50 , and a top view of two different alternative embodiments of a site alignment member. 
         FIG. 52  is an exploded rear perspective view of a putter and a site alignment member, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 53  is a perspective view of an alignment platform, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 54  is a top view of the putter and site alignment member of  FIG. 52 , and a top view of two different alternative embodiments of a site alignment member. 
         FIG. 55  is a rear perspective view of a putter and a site alignment member, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 56  is a bottom perspective view of the putter and site alignment member of  FIG. 55 . 
         FIG. 57A  is a rear view of the site alignment member of  FIG. 55  in an uncompressed configuration; and  FIG. 57B  is a rear view of the site alignment member of  FIG. 55  in a compressed configuration. 
         FIG. 58  is a top view of the putter and site alignment member of  FIG. 55 , and a top view of two different alternative embodiments of a site alignment member. 
         FIG. 59  is a rear perspective view of a putter with a site alignment member coupled thereto with an alignment adapter platform. 
         FIG. 60  is an exploded rear perspective view of the putter and the alignment adapter platform of  FIG. 59 . 
         FIG. 61  is a top view of the putter and site alignment member of  FIG. 59 , and a top view of two different alternative embodiments of a site alignment member. 
         FIG. 62  is a rear perspective view of a putter with a site alignment member coupled thereto. 
         FIG. 63  is a bottom perspective view of the putter and the site alignment member of  FIG. 62 . 
         FIG. 64  is a top view of the putter and site alignment member of  FIG. 62 , and a top view of two different alternative embodiments of a site alignment member. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Apparatus and methods are described herein to provide a golf club, such as, for example, a putter, with adjustment features that can be used to adjust the golf club to have a select loft angle and/or a select lie angle. In some embodiments, an adjustable golf club can be adapted to have one or more site alignment members coupled to a head of the adjustable golf club. The site alignment member(s) can include markings or patterns visible to a golfer using the golf club that can be used to aid the golfer in aligning the golf club relative to a golf ball or target. In some embodiments, a site alignment member is provided that can be adapted to be coupled to an existing golf club. For example, in some embodiments, an adapter/platform can be used to couple a selected site alignment member to a club head of a golf club. 
     Apparatus and methods are described herein for adjustable golf clubs, such as an adjustable putter, which can provide for multiple ways to adjust the golf club to fit different golfers. The adjustable golf clubs can be configured to be adjusted to provide at least one of an adjustable lie angle of a hosel neck, an adjustable offset distance of a shaft relative to a face of the golf club, and a loft angle of the face. 
     The adjustable golf clubs described herein can be adjusted using a single tool to adjust, for example, each of the following specifications or parameters that can be custom fit for any golfer: loft angle, lie angle, shaft length, hosel offset, dexterity and weight. In some embodiments, at least three of these parameters can be adjusted on a golf club (e.g., putter). In some embodiments, the adjustable golf club is made at least in part of in soft feeling aluminum. The adjustable golf club can also incorporate vibration dampening polyurethane in hosel bushings and a face insert to contribute to smooth performance. Although embodiments herein describe the adjustability of a putter, it should be understood the adjustable features described herein can be applied or incorporated within other types of golf clubs. 
     In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a golf club head, a face member removably coupled to the golf club head, and a shim. The shim can be configured to be disposed in a first orientation between the golf club head and the face member such that the face member has a first loft angle relative to the golf club head. The shim is configured to be disposed in a second orientation between the golf club head and the face member such that the face member has a second loft angle relative to the golf club head different than the first loft angle. Additionally, multiple shims of varying geometry can be used to provide a multitude of lofts. 
     In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a golf club head having a hosel shank and a hosel configured to be coupled to the golf club head. A hosel shim is configured to be coupled to the hosel to be slidably coupled to the hosel shank of the golf club head to position the hosel at a select lie angle relative to the golf club head. The hosel shim is further configured to limit rotational movement of the hosel relative to the golf club head such that the select lie angle is maintained when the hosel is coupled to the golf club head. 
     In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a golf club head and a face member removably coupled to the golf club head. A loft angle shim is removably disposable between the golf club head and the face member. The loft angle shim is configured to provide the face member with a select loft angle relative to the golf club head when the loft angle shim is disposed between golf club head and the face member. A hosel is removably coupled to the golf club head and a lie angle shim is removably coupled to the hosel. The lie angle shim is configured to provide the hosel with a select lie angle relative to the golf club head when the lie angle shim is coupled to the hosel and the hosel is coupled to the golf club head. In addition the lie angle shim can be rotated 180 degrees and alter the dexterity of the golf club&#39;s set up enabling its use to both right and left handed golfers. 
     In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a golf club having a golf club head, a hosel, and a hosel shim. The golf club head has a hosel shank and the hosel is configured to be coupled to the hosel shank. The hosel shim is configured to be coupled to the hosel to position the hosel at a select angle relative to the golf club head such that the golf club has a select lie angle. The hosel shim is further configured to limit rotational movement of the hosel relative to the golf club head such that the select lie angle is maintained when the hosel is coupled to the golf club head. 
     In some embodiments, a kit includes a golf club having a golf club head and a hosel. The golf club head has a hosel shank to which the hosel is configured to be coupled. The kit further includes multiple selectable hosel shims. Each hosel shim from the multiple selectable hosel shims is configured to be selectively coupled to the hosel to position the hosel at a select angle relative to the golf club head such that the golf club has a select lie angle. The select hosel shim is configured to limit rotational movement of the hosel relative to the golf club head such that the select lie angle is maintained when the hosel is coupled to the golf club head. 
     In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a golf club including a golf club head, a hosel, and a hosel shim. The golf club head has a hosel shank to which the hosel is configured to be coupled. The hosel shim is configured to be coupled to the hosel in a first position for a right handed user and a second position different than the first position for a left handed user. The hosel is disposed at a first angle relative to the golf club head when the hosel shim is coupled to the hosel in the first position such that the golf club has a select lie angle. The hosel is disposed at a second angle relative to the golf club head when the hosel shim is coupled to the hosel in the second position such that the golf club has the select lie angle. 
     In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a golf club having a golf club head, a hosel, a hosel shim and an alignment rod. The hosel is configured to be coupled to the golf club head. The hosel shim defines multiple alignment openings, and the alignment rod is configured to be received in a select one of the alignment openings from the multiple alignment openings such that the hosel is disposed at a select angle relative to the golf club head and the golf club has a select lie angle. The alignment rod is configured to limit rotational movement of the hosel relative to the golf club head such that the select lie angle is maintained when the hosel is coupled to the golf club head. With the hosel shim rotated 180 degrees, the alignment rod can provide an identical lie angle position for the opposite dexterity. 
     In some embodiments, it may be desirable to conceal some of the underlying mechanical components that are used to adjust the golf clubs described herein. Thus, a cover (also referred to as “hood”) can be provided that can be coupled to a top portion of an adjustable putter to conceal or hide underlying components. The concealment of the underlying components of the golf club can also eliminate or reduce any potential distraction to the golfer that the components may present. 
     In some embodiments a site alignment member may be used with an existing golf club or putter not otherwise designed to accommodate such an alignment aid. As is discussed below, in these embodiments the site alignment member may be secured by using an alignment adapter platform that is coupled, typically non-removably, to a golf club head or putter. This enables a user to select from multiple different site alignment members based upon the alignment markings associated of each and to easily interchange one for another using the alignment adapter platform. 
     While adoption of a removable cover may provide a more appealing appearance of the golf club to a golfer, the cover can also be used as a template for putter alignment. For example, alignment markings can be provided on the cover to help align the adjustable golf club during use. The cover can have a broad surface area that can provide a large pallet to place an assortment of different alignment lines to help golfers set up to their putts more accurately. While one alignment system may benefit one golfer it may take another different alignment system to satisfy another. Also, due to right eye versus left eye dominance, placement position of the ball, and/or each golfer having their own unique stance, each golfer may set up differently to the same alignment system. Thus, a variety of different alignment features can be offered to the golfer based on the system they find that works best for their particular set up. For example, alignment lines can be provided that can range from a single line to a multitude of lines offering several optic options for the golfer to choose from. One or more covers can be provided with an adjustable golf club a described herein. Various different covers with alignment features are described below. 
       FIGS. 1A and 1B  are side views of an adjustable putter  100 , according to an embodiment.  FIG. 1C  is a top view of the putter  100 . The putter  100  includes a face  110 , a head  120  and a hosel  150 . The hosel  150  can be coupled to the head  120  and used to couple the putter  100  to a shaft (not shown) of the putter. The angle of the face  110  relative to the head  120  of the putter  100  can be changed (as described in further detail herein) to adjust the loft angle of the putter  100 . The loft angle can be adjusted over any suitable range, such as, for example, from −5° to 15°. In some embodiments, as described in further detail herein, discrete loft angles may be selectable. For example, the face  110  may be coupled to the head  120  such that the putter  100  has a 0.5°, 3°, or 5.5° loft angle. In other embodiments, the loft angle may be continuously variable over any suitable range. 
     As shown in  FIG. 1B , the face  110  of the putter  100  can include a scale  115  that can indicate a selected loft angle. For example, the head  120  can include a loft indicator  125  that can be aligned with a selected indicator “X” when the putter  100  has a loft angle of 5.5°, indicator “Y” when the putter  100  has a loft angle of 3°, and indicator “Z” when the putter  100  has a loft angle of 0.5°. As shown, the putter  100  is in a “Y” configuration, having loft angle of 3°. 
     As shown in the top view of  FIG. 1C , the face  110  can be slidably coupled to the head  120 . In some embodiments, as described in further detail herein, the loft angle can be adjusted by removing and repositioning the face  110 . For example, the face  110  can be coupled to the head  120  in multiple configurations. A bolt  130  can be used to couple the face  110  to the head  120 , such that the face  110  can be fixed in position and the loft angle can be prevented from being inadvertently changed. In some such embodiments, the head  120  can include a stop (not shown) operable to prevent the face  110  from sliding past an edge of the head  120 . In this way, the face  110  can be secured to the head  120  by a single bolt  130 . For example, the stop can be disposed on an opposite edge of the head  120 . 
     The face  110  can be constructed of high-strength plastic, steel, titanium, and/or any other suitable material. In some embodiments, the head  120  can be configured to be used with one of multiple faces having different characteristics. In other words, the putter  100  can have multiple different selectable faces  110  that can be coupled to the head  120 . In some embodiments, the face  110  can be painted, pigmented (e.g., in the case where the face  110  is constructed of high-strength plastic), etched, and/or otherwise marked such that the user can determine the characteristics of the face. In some embodiments the face  110  may receive a variety of different face insert materials affecting characteristics such as, for example, feel, sound and roll. Moreover, surface finishes of the faces  110  (e.g., CNC milling, grooves, mirrored and textured) may also influence ball spin and provide a variety of cosmetic presentations. 
       FIG. 2A  is a side view of a portion of the putter  100 , and  FIG. 2B  is a detail view of a portion A of  FIG. 2A , illustrating the face  110 . As described above, the face  110  can be adjustably coupled to the head  120  of the putter  100 . 
     In this embodiment, as shown, for example, in  FIG. 2B , the face  110  includes grooves  112  that can receive a projection  122  of the head  120 . In this embodiment, the face  110  includes two sets of three grooves  112 , while the head  120  includes two projections  122 , each projection  122  corresponding to a set of grooves  112 . The loft angle of the putter  100  can be adjusted by selecting a groove  112  in which to dispose the projection  122 . In other words, each groove  112  corresponds to a different selectable loft angle. 
       FIG. 3  depicts a side view of a portion of an alternative embodiment of a putter  200  including a head  220  and a face  210 . In this embodiment, the putter  200  includes a single set of three grooves defined by the face  210 , and a single corresponding projection on the head  220 . In other embodiments the face  210  can have any number of grooves and/or the head  220  can include any number of projections. In addition or alternatively, the face  210  can include one or more projections and/or the head  220  can include one or more corresponding grooves. 
       FIGS. 4A and 4B  are partially exploded perspective views of a putter  400  having an adjustable loft angle, according to an embodiment. The putter  400  includes a face  410  and a head  420 , each of which can be similar to the face  110  and the head  120  shown and described above. Bolts  430  can be used to couple the face  410  to the head  420 . 
     In this embodiment, the loft angle of the putter  400  can be adjusted via a selected shim  442 . The shim  442  can be coupled between the face  410  and the head  420  using for example, bolts  430 . In some embodiments, a putter  400  can be provided with multiple different shims to selectively change the loft angle of the putter  400 . The shim(s)  442  can have various different shapes, sizes, configurations, etc. to provide various different loft angles. For example, in some embodiments, a shim  442  can provide a particular loft angle, such as for example, a 3° loft angle. In some embodiments a shim  442  can be reversible. For example, in such an embodiment, the shim  442  can be coupled to the head  420  and face in a first orientation or position to provide a first loft angle, and can be moved to a second orientation or position to provide a second loft angle. For example, in some embodiments, a shim  442  can provide the putter  400  with a 0.5° loft angle when in a first position or orientation and can provide the putter  400  with a 5° loft angle when in a second position or orientation. For example, in some such embodiments, the shim  442  can be coupled to the face  410  and head  420  in a first orientation to obtain the first loft angle, and can be coupled to the face  410  and head  420  in a reversed or rotated second position or orientation (e.g., rotated 180°) to obtain the second loft angle. In other examples, a shim  442  can be used to set the loft angle to any suitable angle, such as between, for example, −5° and 15°. 
     The putter  400  can be configured to be used with any number of selectable shims. For example, shims that can provide the putter  400  with various suitable loft angles can be disposed between the face  410  and the head  420 . Shims can be constructed of any suitable material, such as steel, high-strength plastic, rubber, polymers, etc. Shims can also be provided having a particular a color or color marking that indicates the particular loft angle, or can otherwise be marked to indicate the loft angle to which they correspond. In some embodiments, multiple shims can be used to adjust the putter  400  to the desired loft angle. For example, multiple shims  442  can be coupled between the face  410  and the head  420  of the putter  400  to achieve a desired loft angle. 
       FIG. 5A  is an exploded view of a portion of a putter  500 , according to an embodiment.  FIG. 5B  is a perspective view of a hosel  550  of the putter  500  with a hosel shim  560  coupled thereto, and  FIG. 5C  is a rear view of the putter  500  (shown with the outer bushing  570  and hosel bolt  580  transparent for illustration purposes). The hosel  550  can be adjustably coupled to a head  520  of the putter  500  via a hosel shank  522  of the head  520  (see, e.g.,  FIGS. 5A and 5C ). The hosel  550  includes a mounting portion  558  that defines a lumen or through-hole  553  (see, e.g.,  FIG. 5B ) that can receive the hosel shank  522 . A hosel shim  560  (also referred to as a “lie angle shim”) can be disposed between the hosel  550  and the head  520  of the putter  500 . The putter  500  further includes two bushings  570  and a hosel bolt  580 . The bushings  570  can be used to position the hosel  550  on the hosel shank  522 . The hosel bolt  580  can secure the hosel  550  to the head  520 . 
       FIGS. 5D and 5E  are front and rear views, respectively, of the shim  560 . The hosel shim  560  has an inner perimeter  568  configured to cooperate with the mounting portion  558  of the hosel  550 , and an outer perimeter portion  569  configured to cooperate with a retaining portion  529  (see, e.g.,  FIGS. 5A and 5C ) of the head  520 . The inner perimeter  568  of the hosel shim  560  can have a profile that matches a surface of the mounting portion  558  of hosel  550  such that the hosel shim  560  can be slid onto the mounting portion  558  of the hosel  550 . When the hosel shim  560  is coupled to the mounting portion  558 , surface portions  561  on the hosel shim  560  can contact corresponding surfaces  559  on the mounting portion  558  (see e.g.,  FIG. 5B ) to prevent the hosel shim  560  from rotating relative to the hosel  550 . 
     Similarly, the outer perimeter  569  of the hosel shim  560  can have a profile configured to contact a retaining portion  529  of the head  520 . For example, the outer perimeter  569  can have a feature  579  (e.g., a shoulder, projection, notch, groove and/or other suitable structure) that can contact or engage a top edge portions  527  of retaining portion  529 . In this way, the hosel shim  560  can be slidably coupled to the head  520 , and the outer features  579  when engaged with the top edge portions  527  can help prevent the hosel shim  560  from rotating relative to the head  520 . Thus, when the hosel  550  and the hosel shim  560  are collectively coupled to the head  520 , rotational movement of the hosel  550  relative to the head  520  can be limited or prevented. 
     The hosel shim  560  can be used to set the lie angle L of the putter  520  (see, e.g.,  FIG. 5C ). For example, each of  FIGS. 6A-6C , illustrate the use of a different shim  562 ,  564  and  566 , respectively, coupled to the hosel  550  to provide a different lie angle L for the putter  500 . Thus, the putter  500  can be adjusted to have any suitable and/or desired lie angle. In some embodiments, the putter  500  can be adjusted to have a lie angle, between, for example, 57° and 79°. The hosel  550  can be reversed to change the putter  500  from a right handed putter to a left handed putter. In this way, the putter  500  can have an adjustable lie angle and an adjustable handedness using a single hosel  550  and interchangeable hosel shim  560 . 
     For example, as shown in  FIG. 5A , the hosel bolt  580  can be decoupled from the head  520  of the putter  500 , which can allow the hosel  550  to be removed from the hosel shank  522  and the hosel shim  560  to be removed from the hosel  550 . A hosel shim, such as, for example, one of the shims  560 ,  562 ,  564 , or  566  can be coupled to the hosel  550 . The hosel  550 , including the selected hosel shim can be re-coupled to the head  520 . The hosel shim can cooperate with the hosel  550  and/or the head  520  to fix the position of the hosel  550  relative to the head  520  when the hosel  550  is coupled to the head  520 . 
     The hosel shims  560 ,  562 ,  564 ,  566  can be color coded and/or otherwise marked to indicate the lie angle of the putter based on the selected shim. For example, as shown in  FIGS. 6A- 6C  the shims  562 ,  564 , and  566  are each marked with an indication of the lie angle corresponding to that shim. Shim  562  is marked with an “F”, which can indicate, for example, a flat lie angle, such as a flat lie angle of, for example, 68°. Similarly, the shim  564  is marked with an “S”, which can indicate, for example, a standard lie angle, such as a standard lie angle of, for example, 71°. Furthermore, the shim  566  is marked with a “U”, which can indicate an upright lie angle, such as an upright lie angle of, for example, 74°. In some embodiments, the shim can include a numerical indicator corresponding to the particular lie angle associated with that shim. The hosel shims  560 ,  562 ,  564 ,  566  can be constructed of any suitable material, such as, for example, steel or high strength plastic. 
       FIG. 7  is an illustration of a disassembled adjustable hosel system, according to another embodiment. The adjustable hosel system  775  includes a hosel  750 , a front hosel bushing (also referred to as a “hosel shim” or “lie angle shim”)  762 , a rear hosel bushing (also referred to as a “hosel shim” or “lie angle shim”)  764 , washers  766  and an alignment rod  770 . The hosel  750 , hosel bushings  762 ,  764 , and washers  766  are operable to be slidably disposed over a hosel shank (which can be similar to the hosel shank  522  as shown and described with reference to  FIG. 5A ). 
     The hosel  750  can define hosel holes  755  and the hosel bushings  762 ,  764  can define bushing holes  765 . The alignment rod  770  can be disposed through a select hosel hole  755  and corresponding select bushing hole  765 . As shown in  FIG. 8 , when disposed on a hosel shank (not shown in  FIG. 8 ) of a putter  700 , the adjustable hosel system  775  can have a fixed rotational position. For example, the hosel  750  can be fixed relative to a head  720  of the putter  700  when the alignment rod  770  is disposed through a hosel hole  755 . When the alignment rod  770  is removed from the hosel  750 , the hosel  750  can rotate on the hosel shank. In this way, the hosel  750  can be rotated to align a select hosel hole  755  with a select bushing hole  765  to adjust the lie angle of the putter  700 . After being aligned, the alignment rod  750  can be disposed within the hosel  750 , locking the hose  750  in position. 
     In some embodiments, the front hosel bushing  762  of the hosel  750  can include markings, such as color codes, etched markings, and/or other suitable indicators associated with the lie angle. For example, one hole can be marked by an “F” to indicate that the hosel will be at a flat lie angle relative to the head  720 , a second hole can be marked by a “S,” and a third hole can be marked with a “U” to indicate that the hosel  750  will be at a standard and upright lie angle, respectively, relative to the head  720 . 
     A retaining bolt or nut (not shown in  FIG. 8 ) can be coupled to the front bushing  762  and/or the alignment rod  770 , and/or otherwise coupled to the head  720  to lock the alignment rod  770  and the lie angle in position. The hosel bushings  762 ,  764  can be constructed of any suitable material, such as, for example, steel, high-strength plastic, etc. 
       FIGS. 9A-9C  illustrate a hosel system of an adjustable putter, according to another embodiment.  FIG. 9A  is a top view of a hosel  950 , a first hosel bushing (also referred to as a “hosel shim” or “lie angle shim”)  962 , and a second hosel bushing (also referred to as a “hosel shim” or “lie angle shim”)  966 , according to another embodiment.  FIG. 9B  is a detail view of a portion of the hosel  950  and hosel bushings  962 ,  966  of  FIG. 9A . The hosel  950  includes a set of grooves  952  and the first hosel bushing  962  includes a projection  963 . The projection  963  of the first bushing  962  can be selectively disposed within a selected groove of the set of hosel grooves  952  to adjust the angle of the hosel  950  to the bushing  962 . By adjusting the angle of the hosel  950  relative to the bushing  962 , the lie angle of a putter can be adjusted. For example, as similarly shown and described above with reference to  FIGS. 6A-6C , the bushing  962  can be operable to fix the position of the hosel  950  relative to a head of a putter. The projection  967  of the second bushing  966  can similarly be selectively disposed within a selected groove of a set of multiple grooves  964  defined by the first bushing  962  to further adjust the lie angle of the putter. 
       FIG. 10  is a schematic diagram of a hosel bushing  1060  having a projection (not shown) configured to be received by one of several grooves of a hosel  1050 ,  1055  in a similar manner as described above for other embodiments.  FIG. 10  depicts a right handed hosel  1050  and a left handed hosel  1055 . The projections and the grooves can be operable to prevent the hosel  1050 ,  1055  from rotating relative to the hosel bushing  1060  when coupled to a head of a putter. In some embodiments, the grooves can be disposed 3.5 degrees apart from each other. In this way, lie angles between, for example, 64° to 81° at 3.5° increments can be selected. In other embodiments, the grooves of the hosel  1050 ,  1055  can be operable to allow any suitable lie angle and/or any suitable increments to be selected. 
       FIG. 11  is a schematic diagram of a hosel bushing  1160  and right and left handed hosels  1150 ,  1155 , respectively, according to another embodiment. The hosel bushing  1160  and/or the hosels  1150 ,  1155  can be similar to the hosels and bushings shown and described with reference to  FIG. 10 , except as shown in  FIG. 11 , the hosels can have a single projection operable to lock the hosel into position at a selected lie angle. 
       FIGS. 12 and 13  illustrate a portion of an adjustable putter, according to another embodiment. A putter  1200  includes a head  1220  and a face  1210 , which can be similar to, for example, the head  120  and face  110 , respectively, described above. Bolts  1230  can be used to couple the face  1210  to the head  1220  in a similar manner as described above for putter  100 . The head  1210  includes a hosel shank  1222  to which a hosel  1250  can be coupled. The hosel  1250  can be adjustably coupled to the head  1220  (via the hosel shank  1222 ) using a selected hosel shim (also referred to as a “lie angle shim”)  1260  that can be used to adjust the lie angle of the putter  1200  as described in more detail below. 
     The hosel  1250  includes a mounting portion  1258  that defines a through-hole or lumen  1253  through which the hosel shank  1222  of the head  1220  can be received. The hosel  1250  also defines a threaded top opening  1257 . The hosel shim  1260  defines a lumen or through-hole  1285  and can be coupled to the hosel  1250  with, for example, a set screw  1282 . For example, the set screw  1282  can be received through the through-hole  1285  and the top opening  1257  of the hosel  1257  and terminate in contact with the hosel shank  1222 . The mounting portion  1258  of the hosel  1250  includes a top mounting feature  1251  (see, e.g.,  FIG. 13 ) on which the hosel shim  1260  can matingly be coupled and which can be used to move the hosel  1250  relative to the head  1220  to set the putter  1200  at the desired lie angle as described in more detail below. 
     The putter  1200  further includes bushings  1270  (see, e.g.,  FIG. 13 ) and a hosel bolt  1280 . The bushings  1270  can be used to position the hosel  1250  on the hosel shank  1222  (see, e.g.,  FIG. 13 ) of the head  1220 , and can be adjusted to change the shaft offset of the putter  1200  as described in more detail below with reference to  FIGS. 25A-25C . The hosel bolt  1280  can be received through the through-hole  1253  and a lumen of the hosel shank  1222  to secure the hosel  1250  to the head  1220 . The hosel bolt  1280  can provide a threaded coupling to the hosel shank  1222 . For example, the hosel bolt  1280  can include a threaded portion (not shown) configured to mate with a threaded portion (not shown) within the interior of the hosel shank  1222 . Bolts  1272  can be used to add weight to the putter  1200 . For example, the putter can include one or more sets of bolts  1272  each having a different weight. Thus, a user can selectively use a set of bolts  1272  to achieve a desired weight of the putter  1200 . 
     In this embodiment, the hosel  1250  and hosel bushings  1270  can be coupled to the hosel shank  1222  of the head  1220 , and then the hosel shim  1260  can be coupled to the hosel  1250  from above or from a vertical direction. For example, the hosel  1250  and bushings  1270  can be slid over the hosel shank  1222 , and the hosel shim  1260  can be installed over the hosel  1250  after the hosel  1250  has been slid into position on the hosel shank  1222 . The hosel bolt  1280  can be placed through an opening of the bushings  1270  and through the through-hole  1253  of the mounting portion  1258  of the hosel  1250 . Although the bushings  1270  are shown disposed next to each other in the exploded view, the bushings  1270  can be reconfigured relative to the hosel  1250  to adjust a shaft offset of the putter  1200  as described in more detail below. For example, the bushings  1270  can be positioned such that one bushing  1270  is placed on the hosel shank  1222 , then the hosel  1250  and then the other bushing  1270 . Thus, a bushing  1270  is disposed on each side of the mounting portion  1258  of the hosel  1250 . The bushings  1270  can also be arranged such that the hosel  1250  is placed on the hosel shank  1222  and then both bushings  1270 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 14 , the shim  1260  defines an opening or though-hole  1285  and includes an interior surface  1283  having an angled surface portion  1284 . The interior surface  1283  substantially corresponds to the mounting feature  1251  and a top portion of the mounting portion  1258  of the hosel  1250 . When the hosel shim  1260  is disposed on the mounting portion  1258  of the hosel  1250 , the angled surface portion  1284  mates with or contacts the mounting feature  1251  of the mounting portion  1258 , and the hosel shim  1260  moves or rotates the hosel  1250  relative to the hosel shank  1222 , thus positioning the hosel  1250  relative to the hosel shank  1222 . The lie angle will be set based on the particular angle of the angled surface portion  1284 . Thus, the hosel  1250  can rotate back and forth relative to the hosel shank  1222  until the hosel shim  1260  is placed in position on the hosel  1250 . The set screw  1282  can then be installed from above or in a vertical direction through the opening  1285  of the shim  1260  and the through-hole  1257  of the hosel  1250 , securing the hosel shim  1260  in position, and preventing movement or rotation of the hosel  1250 . The hosel bolt  1280  can then secure the hosel  1250  to the head  1220 . 
     As described above, the lie angle of the putter  1200  can be adjusted by using a selected hosel shim  1260 . The lie angle (see e.g.,  FIGS. 5C and 18 ) is an angle between the hosel  1250  and the head  1220 . For example, the lie angle can be an angle between a longitudinal axis of the hosel  1250  and, for example, a bottom surface of the head  1220  (see, e.g.,  FIG. 18 ). 
     A multitude of different hosel shims  1260  providing different lie angle positions can be selectively used. The hosel shim  1260  can also be reversible to accommodate both right and left handed users. For example, a hosel shim  1260  can be installed in a first position for a right handed user of the putter  1200  and can be installed in a reversed position (e.g., rotated 180 degrees) for a left handed user of the putter  1200 . 
       FIGS. 15A-15C, 16A-16C, and 17A-17B  illustrate three example hosel shims that can be used with the putter  1200 . A hosel shim  1262  provides a 68 degree lie angle, a hosel shim  1264  provides a 71 degree lie angle and a hosel shim  1264  provides a 74 degree lie angle. As described above, the particular lie angle provided by a hosel shim is defined by an interior geometry of that hosel shim. For example, as shown, in  FIGS. 15A-15C, 16A-16C, and 17A-17C , each of the shims  1262 ,  1264 ,  1266  defines an angled interior surface portion  1284 . When the hosel shim  1262 ,  1264 ,  1266  is disposed on the mounting portion  1258 , the angled surface portion  1284  mates with or contacts a top surface portion  1286  of the mounting portion  1258 , as described above for shim  1260 . 
       FIGS. 15A-15C and 16A-16C , illustrate the reversibility of the hosel shims  1262 ,  1264 ,  1266  to accommodate both right and left handed users. For example,  FIG. 15A-15C  illustrate the hosel shims  1262 ,  1264 ,  1266  oriented for a right handed user, and  FIGS. 16A-16C  illustrate the hosel shims  1262 ,  1264 ,  1266  oriented for a left handed user. 
     The hosel shims  1260 ,  1262 ,  1264 ,  1266  can be color coded and/or otherwise marked to indicate the lie angle of the selected shim as described above for previous embodiments. The hosel shims  1260 ,  1262 ,  1264 ,  1266  can be constructed of any suitable material, such as, for example, steel or high strength plastic. 
       FIGS. 18-20  illustrate a portion of an adjustable putter, according to another embodiment. A putter  1300  includes a head  1320  and a face  1310 , which can be similar to, for example, the head  120  and face  110 , respectively, described above. Bolts  1330  can be used to couple the face  1310  to the head  1320  in a similar manner as described above for putter  100 . The head  1310  includes a hosel shank  1322  to which a hosel  1350  can be coupled. The hosel  1350  can be adjustably coupled to the head  1320  (via the hosel shank  1322 ) using a selected hosel shim (also referred to as a “lie angle shim”)  1360  that can be used to adjust the lie angle of the putter  1300 . The hosel  1350  includes a mounting portion  1358  that defines a through-hole or lumen  1353  through which the hosel shank  1322  of the head  1320  can be received. The hosel  1350  also defines a threaded top opening  1357 . The hosel shim  1360  defines a lumen or through-hole  1385  and can be coupled to the hosel  1350  with, for example, a set screw  1382 . For example, the set screw  1382  can be received through the through-hole  1385  and the top opening  1357  of the hosel  1357  and terminate in contact with the hosel shank  1322 . The mounting portion  1358  of the hosel  1350  includes a top mounting feature  1351  on which the hosel shim  1360  can matingly be coupled and which can be used to move the hosel  1350  to set the putter  1300  at the desired lie angle as described in more detail below. 
     The putter  1300  further includes bushings  1370  (see, e.g.,  FIG. 19 ) and a hosel bolt  1380 . The bushings  1370  can be used to position the hosel  1350  on the hosel shank  1322  of the head  1320 , and can be adjusted to change the shaft offset of the putter  1300 , as described in more detail below with reference to  FIGS. 25A-25C . Although the bushings  1370  are each shown disposed on one side of the hosel  1350 , as described above for the previous embodiment, the bushings  1370  can be reconfigured relative to the hosel  1350  to adjust a shaft offset of the putter  1300  as described in more detail below. For example, the bushings  1370  can be positioned such that both bushings  1370  are disposed on the hosel shank  1322  on one side of the mounting portion  1358  of the hosel  1350 . 
     The hosel bolt  1380  can be received through the through-hole  1353  and a lumen of the hosel shank  1322  to secure the hosel  1350  to the head  1320 . The hosel bolt  1380  can provide a threaded coupling to the hosel shank  1322 . For example, the hosel bolt  1380  can include a threaded portion (not shown) configured to mate with a threaded portion (not shown) within the interior of the hosel shank  1322 . Bolts  1372  can be used to add weight to the putter  1300 . For example, the putter  1300  can include one or more sets of bolts  1372  each having a different weight. Thus, a user can selectively use a set of bolts  1372  to achieve a desired weight of the putter  1300 . 
     In addition to using the bolts  1372  to adjust the weight of the putter  1300 , the putter can include inserts  1371  and/or  1373 . Inserts  1371  and  1373  can be various shapes and sizes and can be formed with, for example, steel or tungsten/ nickel. The inserts  1371  and/or  1373  can be used, to help provide the putter  1300  a desired weight. 
     As described above, the lie angle of the putter  1300  can be adjusted by using a selected hosel shim  1360 . The lie angle L (see, e.g.,  FIG. 18 ) is an angle between the hosel  1350  and the head  1320 . For example, the lie angle L can be defined as an angle between a longitudinal axis of the hosel  1350  and, for example, a bottom surface of the head  1320 . 
     As with the previous embodiment, the hosel  1350  and hosel bushings  1370  can be coupled to the hosel shank  1322  of the head  1320 , and then the hosel shim  1360  can be coupled to the hosel  1350  from above or from a vertical direction. For example, the hosel  1350  and bushings  1370  can be slid over the hosel shank  1322 , and the hosel shim  1360  can be installed over the hosel  1350  after the hosel  1350  has been slid into position on the hosel shank  1322 . The hosel bolt  1380  can be placed through an opening of the bushings  1370  and through the through-hole  1353  of the mounting portion  1358  of the hosel  1350 . 
     As shown, for example, in  FIGS. 21-23 , the shim  1360  defines an opening or through-hole  1385  and includes an interior surface  1387  having an angled surface portion  1389 . The interior surface  1387  substantially corresponds to the mounting feature  1351  and a top portion of the mounting portion  1358  of the hosel  1350 . The hosel shim  1360  can also include a flange  1391  (see, e.g.,  FIGS. 21 and 22 ) that can be matingly received within the through-hole  1357  of the hosel  1350 . Thus, the outer surface of the mounting portion  1358  and the interior surface  1387  of the hosel shim  1360  can matingly interconnect. When the hosel shim  1360  is disposed on the mounting portion  1358  of the hosel  1350 , the angled surface portion  1389  mates with or contacts the mounting feature  1351  of the mounting portion  1358  and the hosel shim  1360  moves or rotates the hosel  1350  relative to the hosel shank  1322 , to position the hosel  1350  relative to the hosel shank  1322 . The lie angle can be set based on the particular angle of the angled surface portion  1389 . Thus, the hosel  1350  can rotate back and forth relative to the hosel shank  1322  until the hosel shim  1360  is placed in position on the hosel  1350 . For example, the hosel  1350  can rock in the direction of arrows B and C shown in  FIG. 20 . The set screw  1382  can then be installed from above or in a vertical direction through the opening  1385  of the hosel shim  1360  and the through-hole  1357  of the hosel  1350 , securing the hosel shim  1360  in position, and preventing movement or rotation of the hosel  1350 . The hosel bolt  1380  can then secure the hosel  1350  to the head  1320  as previously described. 
     As with the previous embodiment, multiple different hosel shims  1360  can be selectively used to provide a different desired lie angle for the putter  1300 . For example, as shown in  FIG. 22 , the hosel shim  1360  can include an angled surface portion  1389  configured to provide the putter  1300  with a 68 degree lie angle, a 72 degree lie angle or a 74 degree lie angle. These are merely example, as hosel shims  1360  can be configured to provide different lie angles. The hosel shim  1360  can also be reversible for right and left handed users. For example, a hosel shim  1360  can be installed in a first position for a right handed user of the putter  1300  and can be installed in a reversed position (e.g., rotated 180 degrees) for a left handed user of the putter  1300 . 
       FIGS. 24A and 24B  illustrate the reversibility of the hosel shim  1360  for right and left handed users. For example,  FIG. 24A  illustrates the hosel shim  1360  oriented for a right handed user, and  FIG. 24B  illustrates the hosel shim  1360  oriented for a left handed user. 
     Also as described for previous embodiments, the hosel shim  1360  can be color coded and/or otherwise marked to indicate the lie angle as described above for previous embodiments. The hosel shim  1360  can be constructed of any suitable material, such as, for example, steel or high strength plastic. 
       FIGS. 25A-25C  illustrate a schematic representation of a portion of a putter to illustrate the adjustability of a shaft offset of a putter. The shaft offset OS is an offset distance of the shaft or a shaft connection portion of the hosel relative to the face of the putter, as shown in  FIGS. 25A-25C . The shaft offset can be adjusted by changing relative positions of the hosel and the bushings along an axis substantially perpendicular to a plane parallel to a plane of the planar face of the putter. 
     As shown in  FIGS. 25A-25C , a putter  1400  includes a hosel  1450 , bushings  1470 , a face  1410 , and a hosel bolt  1480 . The hosel  1450  includes a mounting portion  1458  and a shaft connection portion  1454 . Although not shown, the putter  1400  can also include the same or similar components, and provide similar or the same functions, as described above for previous embodiments, such as shown and described for putter  1200  and/or putter  1300 . 
       FIG. 25A  illustrates the putter  1400  with a “full shaft” offset OS. In this configuration, the shaft connection portion  1454  (and shaft) is positioned forward of the face  1410 . To achieve this configuration, the hosel mounting portion  1458  is disposed on the hosel shank (not shown) forward of the two bushings  1470 .  FIG. 25B  illustrates the putter  1400  with a “half shaft” offset OS. In this configuration, the face  1410  is positioned in alignment with a centerline CL of the shaft connection portion  1454  of the hosel  1450 . For example, a location P on the front surface of the face  1410  is aligned with or within the same plane as a plane corresponding to the centerline CL of the shaft connection portion  1454 . To achieve this configuration, the mounting portion  1458  is disposed on the hosel shank  1422  between the two bushings  1470 . 
       FIG. 25C  illustrates the putter  1400  with a “zero” offset OS. In this configuration, there is no offset and no progression of the face  1410  forward of the shaft connection portion  1454  of the hosel  1450 . To achieve this configuration, the two bushings  1470  are disposed on the hosel shank  1422  forward of the mounting portion  1458  of the hosel  1450 . Although the putter  1400  illustrates the shaft offset adjustability using two bushings  1470  that are the same, additional configurations (shaft offset settings) can be achieved using more than two bushings  1470  and/or using bushings that are not the same. 
       FIGS. 26 and 27  are a rear view and top view, respectively, of a portion of an adjustable putter  1500 , according to another embodiment. The putter  1500  can be configured the same as or similar to the adjustable putter  1300  described above. For example, the putter  1500  includes a head  1520 , a face  1510 , and a hosel  1550  which can be similar to or the same as similar to the head, face and hosel, respectively described above for putter  1300 . Thus, various features of the putter  1500  are not described in detail below. The face and head can be coupled together in a similar manner as described above for putter  100  and putter  1300 . The hosel  1350  can be adjustably coupled to the head  1320  (via a hosel shank not shown) using a selected hosel shim (also referred to as a “lie angle shim”)  1560  that can be used to adjust the lie angle of the putter  1500 . As describe above, the hosel  1550  and hosel shim  1560  can matingly be coupled and can be used to move the hosel  1550  to set the putter  1500  at a desired lie angle as described in more detail above for previous embodiments. As with previous embodiments, the hosel shim  1560  can be coupled to the hosel  1550  from above or from a vertical direction. The putter  1500  can also be configured to adjust the shaft offset of the putter  1500  as described above for putter  1300 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 28 and 29 , an alignment cover  1590  (also referred to herein as “alignment cover” or “hood” or “alignment hood”) can be placed over the center cavity of the putter  1500  that houses the adjustable hosel mechanics. In this embodiment the cover  1590  acts as a hood in order to conceal or otherwise shield the geometry of the putter and its adjustable mechanics from view. The cover  1590  can be formed with, for example, a light weight molded material, such as for example, plastic, resin, acrylic or any other suitable material. In some embodiments, the hood  1590  can be formed with a metal or carbon fiber material as desired. 
     The cover  1590  can be coupled to the putter  1500  with, for example, removable screws  1592  secured into bosses (not shown) in the head  1520  of the putter  1500 . The cover  1590  defines openings  1593 , as shown in  FIG. 31 . While screws  1592  are one manner of securing the cover  1590  to the head  1520  of the putter  1500 , additional or different coupling methods can be used, such as, for example, one or more clasps, a pressure fit of a tongue and groove nature, a magnetic assembly, or bonding via adhesive tape or a Velcro system. 
     The cover  1590  also defines a cut-out region  1588  to allow for movement of the adjustable hosel system to adjust the lie angle, offset position and/or dexterity. For example, when the cover  1590  is removed, adjustments to the putter  1500  can be made as described herein. When the desired adjustments have been completed, the cover  1590  can be coupled to the head  1520  of the putter  1500 . 
       FIGS. 32-36  illustrate various embodiments of a cover having different alignment markings that can be used by a golfer to help align the putter during use. In each of  FIGS. 32-36  the putter  1500  is illustrated with a different alignment cover.  FIG. 32  illustrates an alignment cover  1590 - 1  that includes two alignment markings  1594 - 1 . The alignment markings  1594 - 1  can extend on a top surface (not shown in  FIG. 32 ) and on a rear surface as shown.  FIG. 33  illustrates an alignment cover  1590 - 2  that includes a single broad alignment marking  1594 - 2 . The alignment marking  1594 - 2  can extend on a top surface (not shown in  FIG. 33 ) and on a rear surface as shown. 
       FIG. 34  illustrates an alignment cover  1590 - 3  that includes two alignment markings  1594 - 3  that are similar to the alignment markings  1594 - 1  of  FIG. 32 , and a single broad alignment marking  1594 - 3 ′ that is similar to the alignment marking  1594 - 2  of  FIG. 33 . The alignment markings  1594 - 3  and  1594 - 3 ′ can extend on a top surface as shown and on a rear surface (not shown in  FIG. 34 ) as with the previous two embodiments. 
       FIG. 35  illustrates an alignment cover  1590 - 4  that includes multiple alignment markings  1594 - 4  that extend from front to rear of the putter  1500  and across a width of the cover  1590 - 4 . The multiple alignment markings  1594 - 4  can extend on a top surface as shown and on a rear surface (not shown in  FIG. 34 ).  FIG. 36  illustrates an alignment cover  1590 - 5  that includes two alignment markings  1594 - 5  that are similar to the alignment markings  1594 - 1  of  FIG. 32 . In this embodiment, the two alignment markings  1594 - 5  are positioned at a different lateral location relative to the positioning of the alignment markings  1594 - 1 . As with previous embodiments, the alignment markings can extend on a top surface as shown and along a rear surface (not shown). 
       FIG. 37  illustrates an embodiment of a putter  1500 ′ that is similar to the putter  1500  except the putter  1500 ′ includes alignment markings  1595  disposed on a portion of the head  1520 ′ of the putter  1500 ′ rather than on a cover as described above for putter  1500 . In this embodiment, the putter  1500 ′ is not shown with a cover, but can optionally include a cover that may or may not include alignment markings. 
       FIGS. 38 and 39  are a top view and rear view, respectively, of a portion of an adjustable putter  1600 , according to another embodiment. The putter  1600  can be configured the same as or similar to, for example, the adjustable putter  1300  described above. For example, the putter  1600  includes a head  1620 , a face  1610 , and a hosel  1650  that can be coupled to a shaft (not shown) of the putter  1600 , each of which can be constructed the same as or similar to the head, face and hosel, respectively described above for putter  1300 . Thus, various features of the putter  1600  are not described in detail below. The face and head can be coupled together in a similar manner as described above, for example, for putter  100  and putter  1300 . The hosel  1650  can be adjustably coupled to the head  1620  as described above, for example, for putter  500 . As described above, the hosel  1650  can be selected and used to set the putter  1600  at a desired lie angle as described in more detail above for previous embodiments. In some embodiments, the putter  1600  can include a hosel shim as described above, for example, for putter  1300 . The putter  1600  can also be configured to adjust the shaft offset of the putter  1600  as described above for putter  1300 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 38-40 , a site alignment member  1696  can be coupled to a top portion of the head  1620  of the putter  1600  and used to provide an aid to the golfer for aligning the putter  1600  with a ball. The site alignment member  1696  can be formed with, for example, a light weight molded material, such as for example, plastic, resin, acrylic or any other suitable material. In some embodiments, the site alignment member  1696  can be formed with a metal or carbon fiber material as desired. Choosing between the different materials for the alignment member provides a wide range of weights providing the alignment member as both a visual guide and weight adjustment. The site alignment member  1696  can be a variety of different lengths and widths, and, can have a variety of different alignment markings or patterns disposed on a top surface that can be viewed by a golfer and used to align the golf club to a ball or target. For example, the site alignment member  1696  shown in  FIG. 38  includes an alignment pattern  1614  that includes two alignment markings or lines extending along a length of the site alignment member  1696 . In the embodiment of  FIG. 38  the two alignment markings are substantially perpendicular to a surface of the face  1610 . 
     In this embodiment, the site alignment member  1696  can be slidably coupled to the putter  1600 . For example, the site alignment member  1696  can define protrusions  1697  (see  FIG. 40 ) that can be slidably received within mating grooves  1698  defined by the putter head  1620 . The site alignment member  1696  can be slid into place from a rear of the putter  1600  using the mating protrusions  1697  and grooves  1698  as shown in  FIG. 39 . A rearward weighting screw  1699  can be used to secure the site alignment member  1696  to the putter  1600 . For example, the site alignment member  1696  can define a cutout portion  1613  that can receive a portion of the rearward weighting screw  1699  when coupled to the putter head  1620 . 
     The site alignment member  1696  can be formed or manufactured as a blank, as shown in  FIGS. 41 and 42 , and a variety of different alignment features/markings or patterns can be printed or otherwise provided on a top surface of the blanks, as shown in  FIGS. 43 and 44 . For example, site alignment member  1696 - 1  shown in  FIG. 43  includes an alignment pattern or markings  1696 - 1 , and site alignment member  1696 - 2  shown in  FIG. 44  includes an alignment pattern or markings  1696 - 1 .  FIGS. 45-48  each illustrate a different example site alignment member  1696  having a different pattern of alignment markings  1614 . Thus, various different site alignment members can be selected by user/golfer and coupled to the putter  1600 . 
       FIG. 49  illustrates another embodiment of a putter and a site alignment member that can be coupled to a putter. The putter  1700  includes a putter head  1720 , a face  1710  and a hosel  1750 . A site alignment member  1796  can be coupled to the putter  1700  in the same manner as described above for site alignment member  1796  (e.g., slidably coupled with grooves and mating protrusions). In this embodiment, the site alignment member  1796  has a longer length than in the previous embodiments and includes alignment markings  1714  disposed on a top surface. 
       FIGS. 50 and 51  illustrate an embodiment of a golf club that can be adapted to have a site alignment member coupled thereto.  FIG. 50  is an exploded perspective view of a putter  1800  and a site alignment member  1896 , and  FIG. 51  illustrates the site alignment member  1896  coupled to the putter  1800  and two alternative embodiments of a site alignment member. The putter  1800  is an example of a Bettinardi BB32 putter to which a site alignment member  1896  can be coupled thereto using an alignment adapter platform  1817  (also referred to herein as “alignment adapter” or “alignment platform” or “platform”). The putter  1800  includes a head  1820 , a face  1810 , and a hosel  1850  coupled to a shaft  1816 . The site alignment member  1896  and/or the alignment platform  1817  can each be formed with, for example, a light weight molded material, such as for example, plastic, resin, acrylic or any other suitable material. In some embodiments, the site alignment member  1896  and/or the alignment platform  1817  can each be formed using the same variety material as desired ranging from light weight plastics to metal. 
     As shown in  FIG. 50 , the site alignment member  1896  can be coupled to the head  1820  via the alignment platform  1817 . Specifically, the alignment platform  1817  can be non-removably, i.e., semi-permanently or permanently, secured to the top surface of the putter head  1820  with a strong double sided tape (not shown). Such a double sided or 2-way tape can be, for example, the type used to adhere medallions into iron golf club (e.g., “irons”) cavities. In some cases, the double-sided tape can have an adhesive as strong as epoxy and can only be removed using a heat gun (e.g., as can be used to break down epoxy). 
     After the alignment platform  1817  is secured to the putter  1800  using the double-sided tape, the site alignment member  1896  can be removably attached to the platform  1817  using a screw  1818 . For example, the site alignment member  1896  is first slid onto the platform  1817  such that an elongate protrusion  1821  on a bottom side of the site alignment member  1896  is received within a groove  1819  defined in the platform  1817 . The screw  1818  can then be inserted through a receiving hole (not shown) defined in the elongate protrusion  1821  at a bottom side of the site alignment member  1896 , as shown in  FIG. 51 . For example, a portion of the site alignment member  1896  can extend rearward beyond the surface of the head  1820  of the putter  1800  (e.g., overhang the head  1820 ) and the receiving hole can be defined within the overhang portion of the elongate protrusion  1821 . As also shown in  FIG. 51 , the site alignment member  1896  includes alignment markings/pattern  1814  on a top surface. A top view of two alternative example site alignment members  1896 - 1  and  1896 - 2  that can be coupled to the putter  1800  using the platform  1817  in the same manner as the site alignment member  1896 , are also shown in  FIG. 51 . The site alignment member  1896 - 1  includes alignment markings  1814 - 1 , and the site alignment member  1896 - 1  includes alignment markings  1814 - 2 . 
       FIGS. 52-54  illustrate another embodiment of a golf club that can be adapted to have a site alignment member coupled thereto.  FIG. 52  is an exploded perspective view of a putter  1900 , an alignment adapter platform  1917  and a site alignment member  1996 .  FIG. 53  is a perspective view of the alignment adapter platform  1917  (also referred to herein as “alignment adapter” or “alignment platform” or “platform”). The putter  1900  is an example of a Ping Anser putter to which the site alignment member  1996  can be removably coupled using the alignment adapter platform  1917 . The putter  1900  includes a head  1920 , a face  1910 , and a hosel  1950  coupled to a shaft  1916 . The site alignment member  1996  and/or the alignment platform  1917  can each be formed with, for example, a light weight molded material, such as for example, plastic, resin, acrylic or any other suitable material. In some embodiments, the site alignment member  1996  and/or the alignment platform  1917  can each be formed with a metal or carbon fiber material as desired. 
     As shown in  FIG. 52 , the site alignment member  1996  can be coupled to the head  1920  via the alignment platform  1917 . In this embodiment, the alignment platform  1917  includes a flange  1933  that can be non-removably, i.e., semi-permanently or permanently, secured to a vertically extending surface extending from a top surface of the putter head  1920  with a strong double sided tape (not shown). Such a double sided or 2-way tape can be, for example, the type used to adhere medallions into iron golf club cavities. In some cases, the double-sided tape can have an adhesive as strong as epoxy and can only be removed using a heat gun (e.g., as can be used to break down epoxy). 
     Again referring to  FIGS. 52-54 , before or after the alignment platform  1917  is secured to the putter  1900  using the double-sided tape, the site alignment member  1996  can be removably attached to the alignment platform  1917  using screws  1918 . The screws  1918  can be received through the bottom side of the alignment platform  1917  through receiving holes  1934  defined by the platform  1917  and into the site alignment member  1996  to secure the site alignment member  1996  to the putter  1900 , as shown in  FIG. 54 . As also shown in  FIG. 54 , the site alignment member  1996  includes alignment markings/pattern  1914  on a top surface. A top view of two alternative example site alignment members  1996 - 1  and  1996 - 2  that can be coupled to the putter  1900  in the same manner as the site alignment member  1996  using the platform  1917  are also shown in  FIG. 54 . The site alignment member  1996 - 1  includes alignment markings  1914 - 1 , and the site alignment member  1996 - 1  includes alignment markings  1914 - 2 . 
       FIGS. 55-58  illustrate another embodiment of a golf club that can be adapted to have a site alignment member coupled thereto.  FIGS. 55 and 56  are a front perspective view and a bottom perspective view, respectively, of a putter  2000  with a site alignment member  2096  coupled thereto. The putter  2000  is an example of an Odyssey Tank putter to which the site alignment member  2096  can be removably coupled. The putter  2000  includes a head  2020 , a face  2010 , and a hosel  2050  that can be coupled to a shaft (not shown). In this embodiment, as shown in  FIGS. 55, 57A and 57B , the site alignment member  2096  includes a top member  2021  and bottom member  2023  each formed with, for example, an aluminum material, and a center member  2031  formed with, for example, a rubber material. A screw  2018  is used to couple the top member  2021 , bottom member  2023  and center member  2031  together sandwiching the center member  2031  between the top member  2021  and the bottom member  2023  in a compressed configuration (as shown in  FIG. 57B ) such that the rubber material of the center member  2031  expands and locks the site alignment member  2096  into place on the putter  2000 . 
     Specifically, in one embodiment the three components are placed within a cutout region of the putter head  2020  on the top surface of the putter  2000  as shown in  FIG. 55 . The screw  2018  is inserted through an opening in the bottom member  2023  on a bottom surface of the putter head  2020  as shown in  FIG. 56 . As described above, as the screw  2018  is tightened, the rubber material of the center member  231  is compressed and expands outwardly and engages the walls of the putter head  2020  within the cutout region in which the site alignment member  2096  is disposed to secure the site alignment member  2096  to the putter  2000  as shown in  FIGS. 55 and 58 . As also shown in  FIG. 58 , the site alignment member  2096  includes alignment markings/pattern  2014  on a top surface. A top view of two alternative example site alignment members  2096 - 1  and  2096 - 2  that can be coupled to the putter  2000  in the same manner as the site alignment member  2096  are also shown in  FIG. 58 . The site alignment member  2096 - 1  includes alignment markings  2014 - 1 , and the site alignment member  2096 - 1  includes alignment markings  2014 - 2 . 
       FIGS. 59-61  illustrate another embodiment of a golf club that can be adapted to have a site alignment member coupled thereto.  FIG. 59  is rear perspective view of a putter  2100  with a site alignment member  2196  coupled thereto, and  FIG. 60  is an exploded rear perspective view of the putter  2100  and an alignment adapter platform  2117  (also referred to herein as “alignment adapter” or “alignment platform” or “platform”). The putter  2100  is an example of a Scotty Cameron Studio Style putter to which the site alignment member  2196  can be removably coupled using the alignment adapter platform  2117 . The putter  2100  includes a head  2120 , a face  2110 , and a hosel  2150  coupled to a shaft  2116 . The site alignment member  2196  and/or the alignment adapter platform  2117  can each be formed with, for example, a light weight molded material, such as for example, plastic, resin, acrylic or any other suitable material. In some embodiments, the site alignment member  1996  and/or the alignment adapter platform  2117  can each be formed with a metal or carbon fiber material as desired. 
     As shown in  FIG. 60 , the site alignment member  2196  can be coupled to a rear cavity of the head  2120  via the alignment platform  2117 . In this embodiment, the alignment platform  2117  includes a flange  2133  that can be coupled to a surface extending substantially vertically from a top surface of the putter head  2120  using existing screws  2135  (already provided with the putter  2100 ). The screws  2135  can be received through holes  2136  defined by the alignment platform  2117 . A selected site alignment member  2196  can be removably coupled to the alignment platform  2117  using screws  2118  in a similar manner as described above for putter  1900 . For example, the screws  2118  can be received through the bottom side of the alignment platform  2117  through receiving holes  2134  defined by the alignment platform  2117  and into the site alignment member  2196  to secure the site alignment member  2196  to the putter  2100 , as shown in  FIGS. 59 and 61 . As also shown in  FIGS. 59 and 61 , the site alignment member  2196  includes alignment markings/pattern  2114  on a top surface. A top view of two alternative example site alignment members  2196 - 1  and  2196 - 2  that can be coupled to the putter  2100  in the same manner as the site alignment member  2196  using the platform  2117  are also shown in  FIG. 61 . The site alignment member  2196 - 1  includes alignment markings  2114 - 1 , and the site alignment member  2196 - 1  includes alignment markings  2114 - 2 . 
       FIGS. 62-64  illustrate another embodiment of a golf club that can be adapted to have a site alignment member coupled thereto.  FIG. 62  is rear perspective view of a putter  2200  with a site alignment member  2296  coupled thereto, and  FIG. 63  is A BOTTOM perspective view of the putter  2200  and site alignment member  2296 . The putter  2200  is an example of a Scotty Cameron Future X5 putter to which the site alignment member  2296  can be removably coupled. The putter  2200  includes a head  2220 , a face  2210 , and a hosel  2250  coupled to a shaft (not shown). The site alignment member  2296  can be formed with, for example, a light weight molded material, such as for example, plastic, resin, acrylic or any other suitable material. In some embodiments, the site alignment member  1996  can be formed with a metal or carbon fiber material as desired. 
     As shown in  FIGS. 62 and 63 , in this embodiment, the site alignment member  2296  can be disposed within a cavity defined ion a top portion of the head  2220  of the putter  2200  and a bottom attachment plate  2238 . As shown in  FIG. 63 , the attachment plate  2238  can be removably coupled to the head  2220  with existing weight adjustment screws  2237  provided within the putter  2200 . The screws  2237  can be received through holes  2239  defined by the attachment plate  2238  of the site alignment member  2296 . The site alignment member  2296  also includes markings/pattern  2214  on a top portion of the site alignment member  2296  as shown in  FIGS. 62 and 64  in addition to any desired branding on the sole  FIG. 63 . Also shown in  FIG. 64  are two alternative example site alignment members  2296 - 1  and  2296 - 2  that can be coupled to the putter  2200  in the same manner as the site alignment member  2296 . For example, although not shown in  FIG. 64 , the site alignment members  2296 - 1  and  2296 - 2  can each include an attachment plate  2238  as described for site alignment member  2296 . The site alignment member  2296 - 1  includes alignment markings  2214 - 1 , and the site alignment member  2296 - 1  includes alignment markings  2214 - 2 . 
     Although not specifically described for each embodiment, it should be understood that any of the various embodiments of a site alignment member (e.g.,  1696 ,  1796 ,  1896 , etc.) can be formed as described, for example, for site alignment member  1696 . Further, the various markings /patterns are examples of possible markings/patterns that can be included on a site alignment member and other markings /patterns not specifically shown can alternatively be included. Similarly, the various sizes and shapes of the site alignment members can vary. Moreover, in other embodiments the site alignment members may be coupled to the hosel or shaft of a golf club head or putter head. 
     In some embodiments, a golf club kit can be provided that can include a golf club and multiple selectable hosel shims (or lie angle shims) and/or one or more loft angle shims as described herein. For example, multiple hosel shims can be provided with each being configured to provide the golf club with a select lie angle. Multiple loft angle shims can also be included with each providing the golf club with a different loft angle. Thus, a golf club kit can also optionally provided one or more tools that can be used to removably couple or decouple a hosel shim and or a loft angle shim to the golf club such that a user can adjust or change various parameters of the golf club as desired. A golf club kit can also include instructions for coupling and removing a lie angle shim or a loft angle shim as described herein. 
     While various embodiments have been described above, it should be understood that they have been presented by way of example only, and not limitation. For example, although some embodiments describe a putter, in other embodiments any golf club can include features and functions described herein. Furthermore, although various embodiments have been described as having particular features and/or combinations of components, other embodiments are possible having a combination of any features and/or components from any of embodiments where appropriate as well as additional features and/or components. For example, although some embodiments describe a putter with an adjustable lie angle and other embodiments describe a putter with an adjustable loft angle, a putter can incorporate both an adjustable lie angle and an adjustable loft angle.