Improvements in Golf Playing Clubs.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Dec., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 13th Sept., 1892-Accepted, 5th Nov., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Golf Playing Clubs.
I, WILLIAM THOMSON, of 2 Roseneath Terrace, Edinburgh, in the County of
Edinburgh, Lithographer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
This invention consists in having the weight of metal taken from the back part
and placed in the front, or face of the golf club, namely, by having the head of
the golf club made without any lead at the back part, and a piece of metal placed
over the front, or face of the golf club, and shaped into the head of the golf club,
either in the shape of a square, cone, oval, or part of a circle, the metal fitted
into the club head and held in position with cement, or screw nails, either from the
back, front, or sole of the golf club, or secured by any suitable method.
Having the head of the golf club made without lead at the back part, the
strength of the neck of the golf club is much greater, as the hollow made for
the lead is the great source of weakness at the neck of the golf club.
The metal on the face of the golf club is made rough by means of diamonds,
squares, or circles, or any similar design causing roughness, to grip the ball, similar
to the wooden golf clubs.
This improved method is suitable for all shapes of golf playing clubs, including
"bulgers," and is adapted for vulcanite, and celluloid golf clubs, as well as wooden
golf clubs.
This golf club being protected by a metallic face, the horn or bone on the sole
is not required, but strength and durability are thoroughly secured by this new
method.
The weight of metal on the face of the golf club, gives the ball, when played,
a greater velocity and prevents the ball from being carried out of the line of play
so much, with high winds.
The novel and important feature of this invention is, having the weight of metal
taken from the back part of the golf club, and placed in the front, or face of the
golf club, as explained in the foregoing paragraphs.
Dated 14th day of December 1891.
WILLIAM THOMSON.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Golf Playing Clubs.
I, WILLIAM THOMSON, of 2 Roseneath Terrace, Meadows, Edinburgh in the
County of Edinburgh, Lithographer do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention consists in having the weight of metal taken from the back part,
and placed in front or face of the golf club, namely, by having the head of the
golf club, made without any lead at the back part, and a piece of metal placed
over the front or face of the golf club, and shaped into the head of the club, either
in the shape of a square, cone, oval, or part of a circle, see drawing No. 3, the
metal being fitted into the club head, and held in position with screw nails, either
from the back, front, or sole of the golf club, or secured by any other suitable
method.
Having the head of the golf club made without lead at the back part, the

page_text: strength at the neck is much greater, as the hollow made for the lead is the great
source of weakness at the neck of the ordinary golf club.
The metal on the face of the golf club is made rough by means of diamonds,
squares, or circles, or any similar design causing roughness so as to grip the ball,
see drawing No. 1. This improved method is suitable for all shapes of golf
playing clubs, and is adapted for vulcanite, and celluloid golf clubs, as well as
wooden golf clubs.
This golf club being protected by a metallic face, the horn on the sole is not
required, but strength and durability are thoroughly secured by this new method.
The weight of metal on the face of the golf club, being in a direct line with the
shaft, gives a better balance to the golf club, and also gives the ball when played
a greater velocity.
The novel aud important feature of this invention is, having the weight of metal
taken from the back part of the golf club and placed in the front or face of the
golf club, as explained in the foregoing paragraphs.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, declare that what I
claim is,―
First. The weight of metal taken from the back part of the golf club and
placed in front, or face of the golf club.
Second. The golf club having a metallic face, durability is secured.
Third. The lead and horn being done away with, greater strength at the neck
part of the golf club is obtained.
Fourth. The weight of metal being in a direct line with the shaft of the golf
club, there is a better balance, and it gives the ball when played a greater
velocity.
Dated this 10th day of September 1892.
WILLIAM THOMSON.