Patent ID: 7494425

Claim:
A golf club head, comprising: a body having a sole, a front defining a front opening, a top portion defining an upper opening, an upper edge disposed between and separating the front opening and the upper opening, and a side portion, the side portion extending rearward of the front opening and having toe, rear, and heel regions, wherein the body is comprised of a metallic material having a density of at least about 4 g/cc; a striking plate welded to the body portion, enclosing the front opening; a weight portion attached to an interior surface of the club head; and a crown attached to the body enclosing the upper opening, the crown incorporating composite material and having a density between 1 g/cc and 2 g/cc; wherein the golf club head has a maximum coefficient of restitution of at least 0.80 and a volume of at least 150 cc.