Abstract

A golf club comprising an elongate shaft having a grip at a first longitudinal end thereof; a club head coupled to a second longitudinal end of the elongate shaft, the club head comprising a sole and a ball striking face; and, an elongate marker comprising a longitudinal axis orientated such that, when the sole of the golf club lies substantially parallel to the plane of the ground, the longitudinal axis of the elongate marker extends in a plane defined by a first vector in a direction substantially perpendicular to the plane of the ground and a second vector substantially parallel to a normal of the face of the club head. In use, the marker assists the player in optimizing the orientation of the golf club and, particularly but not exclusively, assists in achieving a “hands-ahead” position”. Methods for adapting a golf club and manufacturing a golf club are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63B 53/02 - Joint structures between the head and the shaft
• A63B 53/04 - Heads
• A63B 69/36 - Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for golf
• A63B 60/46 - Measurement devices associated with golf clubs, bats, rackets or the like for measuring physical parameters relating to sporting activity, e.g. baseball bats with impact indicators or bracelets for measuring the golf swing
• A63B 60/52 - Details or accessories of golf clubs, bats, rackets or the like with slits

Abstract

A golf club comprising an elongate shaft having a grip at a first longitudinal end thereof; a club head coupled to a second longitudinal end of the elongate shaft, the club head comprising a sole and a ball striking face; and, an elongate marker comprising a longitudinal axis orientated such that, when the sole of the golf club lies substantially parallel to the plane of the ground, the longitudinal axis of the elongate marker extends in a plane defined by a first vector in a direction substantially perpendicular to the plane of the ground and a second vector substantially parallel to a normal of the face of the club head. In use, the marker assists the player in optimising the orientation of the golf club and, particularly but not exclusively, assists in achieving a "hands-ahead" position". Methods for adapting a golf club and manufacturing a golf club are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63B 53/02 - Joint structures between the head and the shaft
• A63B 69/36 - Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for golf

Abstract

A golf club comprising an elongate shaft having a grip at a first longitudinal end thereof; a club head coupled to a second longitudinal end of the elongate shaft, the club head comprising a sole and a ball striking face; and, an elongate marker comprising a longitudinal axis orientated such that, when the sole of the golf club lies substantially parallel to the plane of the ground, the longitudinal axis of the elongate marker extends in a plane defined by a first vector in a direction substantially perpendicular to the plane of the ground and a second vector substantially parallel to a normal of the face of the club head. In use, the marker assists the player in optimising the orientation of the golf club and, particularly but not exclusively, assists in achieving a "hands-ahead" position". Methods for adapting a golf club and manufacturing a golf club are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63B 69/36 - Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for golf
• A63B 53/02 - Joint structures between the head and the shaft

Goods & Services

Golf clothing, footwear and headgear. Articles for playing golf; bag stands for golf bags; caddie bags for golf clubs; golf club hoods; golf clubs; covers for golf clubs; shaped covers for golf bags; divot repair tools; fitted head covers for golf clubs; gloves for golf; golf bags; golf bags, with or without wheels; golf ball markers; golf ball retrievers; golf ball spotters; golf balls; golf club bags; golf club grips; golf club head covers; golf club heads; golf club shafts; golf clubs; golf irons; golf mats; golf practice apparatus; golf practice nets; golf putters; golf swing alignment apparatus; golf tee bags; golf tees; golf training aids; golfing gloves; handles and shafts for golf clubs; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods.

Goods & Services

Golf clothing, footwear and headgear. Articles for playing golf; bag stands for golf bags; caddie bags for golf clubs; golf clubs; covers for golf clubs; shaped covers for golf bags; divot repair tools; fitted head covers for golf clubs; gloves for golf; golf bags; golf bags, with or without wheels; golf ball markers; golf ball retrievers; golf ball spotters; golf balls; golf club bags; golf club grips; golf club head covers; golf club heads; golf club shafts; golf clubs; golf irons; golf mats; golf practice apparatus; golf practice nets; golf putters; golf swing alignment apparatus; golf tee bags; golf tees; golf training aids; golfing gloves; handles and shafts for golf clubs; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods. Arrangement of golf tournaments; entertainment in the nature of golf tournaments; entertainment services relating to the playing of golf; provision of facilities for playing golf; fitting and adjusting golf clubs to suit individual users; golf caddie services; golf courses; golf driving range services; golf fitness instruction; golf tuition; provision of golf lessons; instruction in golfing skills; organising and providing golf tournaments, exhibitions and demonstrations; rental of golf equipment; advisory and consultancy services relating to the aforesaid.

Goods & Services

Golf clothing, footwear and headgear. Articles for playing golf; bag stands for golf bags; caddie bags for golf clubs; golf clubs; covers for golf clubs; shaped covers for golf bags; divot repair tools; fitted head covers for golf clubs; gloves for golf; golf bags; golf bags, with or without wheels; golf ball markers; golf ball retrievers; golf ball spotters; golf balls; golf club bags; golf club grips; golf club head covers; golf club heads; golf club shafts; golf clubs; golf irons; golf mats; golf practice apparatus; golf practice nets; golf putters; golf swing alignment apparatus; golf tee bags; golf tees; golf training aids; golfing gloves; handles and shafts for golf clubs; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods. Arrangement of golf tournaments; entertainment in the nature of golf tournaments; entertainment services relating to the playing of golf; provision of facilities for playing golf; fitting and adjusting golf clubs to suit individual users; golf caddie services; golf courses; golf driving range services; golf fitness instruction; golf tuition; provision of golf lessons; instruction in golfing skills; organising and providing golf tournaments, exhibitions and demonstrations; rental of golf equipment; advisory and consultancy services relating to the aforesaid.

Goods & Services

Golf clothing, namely, [ trousers, ] shirts [, skirts, shorts, jumpers, jackets, coats; footwear; ] headgear, namely, hats, visors and caps Golf sporting articles, namely, [ golf ball dispensers, bag stands for golf bags, caddie bags for golf clubs, ] golf clubs, [ covers for golf clubs, shaped covers for golf bags, divot repair tools, fitted head covers for golf clubs, gloves for golf, golf bags, golf bags, with or without wheels, golf ball markers, golf ball retrievers, golf ball spotters, golf balls, golf club bags, golf club grips, golf club head covers, golf club heads, golf club shafts, ] golf clubs, golf irons [ ; golf mats for practising driving and putting; golf practice apparatus, namely, golf practice platforms; golf practice nets; golf putters; golf swing alignment apparatus in the nature of weights for attachment to golf clubs for use as a golf swing aid; golf tee bags; [ golf tees; ] golf training aids, namely, a motorized golf chipping practice aid and golf training cages; golfing gloves; handles and shafts for golf clubs; parts and fittings, namely, hand grips for golf clubs and golf club shafts ] [ Arrangement of golf tournaments; entertainment in the nature of golf tournaments; entertainment services, namely, providing golf facilities for playing golf; provision of facilities for playing golf; fitting and adjusting golf clubs to suit individual users; golf caddie services; golf courses; golf driving range services; golf fitness instruction; providing tutoring in the field of golf; providing seminars and workshops in the field of golf lessons; instruction in golfing skills; organizing and providing golf tournaments, exhibitions and demonstrations for sporting, cultural, educational and entertainment purposes; rental of golf equipment; advisory and consultancy services in the fields of golf instruction and golf tournaments ]

Goods & Services

Golf clothing, namely, [ trousers, ] shirts, [ skirts, shorts, jumpers, jackets, coats; footwear; ] headgear, namely, hats, visors and caps Golf sporting articles, namely, [ golf ball dispensers, bag stands for golf bags, caddie bags for golf clubs, ] golf clubs, [ covers for golf clubs, shaped covers for golf bags, divot repair tools, fitted head covers for golf clubs, gloves for golf, ] golf bags, [ golf bags, with or without wheels, golf ball markers, golf ball retrievers, golf ball spotters, golf balls, golf club bags, ] golf club grips, [ golf club head covers, ] golf club heads, golf club shafts, golf irons [ ; golf mats for practicing driving and putting; golf practice apparatus, namely, golf practice platforms; golf practice nets; golf putters; golf swing alignment apparatus in the nature of weights for attachment to golf clubs for use as a golf swing aid; golf tee bags; golf tees; golf training aids, namely, a motorized golf chipping practice aid and golf training cages; golfing gloves; handles and shafts for golf clubs; structural parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods ] [ Arrangement of golf tournaments; entertainment in the nature of golf tournaments; entertainment services relating to the playing of golf, namely, providing golf facilities for playing golf; provision of facilities for playing golf; fitting and adjusting golf clubs to suit individual users; golf caddie services; golf courses; golf driving range services; golf fitness instruction; ] golf tuition in the nature of golf instruction; provision of golf instruction and coaching in the form of lessons; instruction in golfing skills; organizing and providing golf [ tournaments, ] exhibitions and demonstrations [ ; rental of golf equipment; advisory and consultancy services ]

Goods & Services

[ Golf clothing, namely, trousers, shirts, skirts, shorts, jumpers, jackets, coats; headgear, namely, hats, visors and caps ] Golf sporting articles, namely, [ golf ball dispensers, bag stands for golf bags, ] caddie bags for golf clubs, golf clubs, [ covers for golf clubs, shaped covers for golf bags, divot repair tools, fitted head covers for golf clubs, gloves for golf, ] golf bags, golf bags, with or without wheels, [ golf ball markers, golf ball retrievers, golf ball spotters, ] [ golf balls, ] golf club bags, [ golf club grips, ] [ golf club head covers, ] [ golf club heads, golf club shafts, ] golf irons [ ; ] [ golf mats for practicing driving and putting; golf practice apparatus, namely, golf practice platforms; golf practice nets; golf putters; ] [ golf swing alignment apparatus in the nature of weights for attachment to golf clubs for use as a golf swing aid; ] [ golf tee bags; golf tees; golf training aids, namely, a motorized golf chipping practice aid and golf training cages; ] [ golfing gloves; handles and shafts for golf clubs; structural parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods ]

Goods & Services

(1) Golf footwear, golf headgear (2) Bag stands for golf bags; caddie bags for golf clubs; golf club hoods; golf clubs; covers for golf clubs; shaped covers for golf bags; divot repair tools; fitted head covers for golf clubs; gloves for golf; golf bags; golf bags, with or without wheels; golf ball markers; golf ball retrievers; golf ball spotters; golf balls; golf club bags; golf club grips; golf club head covers; golf club heads; golf club shafts; golf drivers; golf wedges; golf irons; golf mats; golf practice apparatus, namely, golf putting aids, golf swing aids, golf practice tees, golf practice platforms, golf mats, driving practice mats, golf training clubs, and golf swing training clubs; golf practice nets; golf putters; golf swing alignment apparatus; golf tee bags; golf tees; golf training aids, namely, golf mirrors, golf footprints, green readers, putting arcs, boards, swing analyzers, tee up machines, golf training cages, golf training clubs, and golf swing training clubs; golfing gloves; handles and shafts for golf clubs; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods (1) Arrangement of golf tournaments; entertainment services relating to the playing of golf, namely, arranging and taking reservations for playing golf and teaching golf; provision of facilities for playing golf; fitting and adjusting golf clubs to suit individual users; golf caddie services; golf courses, namely, operating golf courses, providing golf course facilities; golf driving range services; golf fitness instruction; golf tuition, namely, private and group golf instruction, provision of golf lessons, instruction in golfing skills; organising and providing golf tournaments, exhibitions and demonstrations; organising of golfing holidays; rental of golf equipment; advisory and consultancy services relating to the aforesaid services

Goods & Services

(1) Golf clothing, golf footwear, golf headgear (2) Bag stands for golf bags; caddie bags for golf clubs; golf club hoods; golf clubs; covers for golf clubs; shaped covers for golf bags; divot repair tools; fitted head covers for golf clubs; gloves for golf; golf bags; golf bags, with or without wheels; golf ball markers; golf ball retrievers; golf ball spotters; golf balls; golf club bags; golf club grips; golf club head covers; golf club heads; golf club shafts; golf drivers; golf wedges; golf irons; golf mats; golf practice apparatus, namely, golf putting aids, golf swing aids, golf practice tees, golf practice platforms, golf mats, driving practice mats, golf training clubs, and golf swing training clubs; golf practice nets; golf putters; golf swing alignment apparatus; golf tee bags; golf tees; golf training aids, namely, golf mirrors, golf footprints, green readers, putting arcs, boards, swing analyzers, tee up machines, golf training cages, golf training clubs, and golf swing training clubs; golfing gloves; handles and shafts for golf clubs; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods (1) Arrangement of golf tournaments; entertainment services relating to the playing of golf, namely, arranging and taking reservations for playing golf and teaching golf; provision of facilities for playing golf; fitting and adjusting golf clubs to suit individual users; golf caddie services; golf courses, namely, operating golf courses, providing golf course facilities; golf driving range services; golf fitness instruction; golf tuition, namely, private and group golf instruction, provision of golf lessons, instruction in golfing skills; organising and providing golf tournaments, exhibitions and demonstrations; organising of golfing holidays; rental of golf equipment; advisory and consultancy services relating to the aforesaid services

Goods & Services

(1) Golf clothing, golf footwear, golf headgear (2) Bag stands for golf bags; caddie bags for golf clubs; golf club hoods; golf clubs; covers for golf clubs; shaped covers for golf bags; divot repair tools; fitted head covers for golf clubs; gloves for golf; golf bags; golf bags, with or without wheels; golf ball markers; golf ball retrievers; golf ball spotters; golf balls; golf club bags; golf club grips; golf club head covers; golf club heads; golf club shafts; golf drivers; golf wedges; golf irons; golf mats; golf practice apparatus, namely, golf putting aids, golf swing aids, golf practice tees, golf practice platforms, golf mats, driving practice mats, golf training clubs, and golf swing training clubs; golf practice nets; golf putters; golf swing alignment apparatus; golf tee bags; golf tees; golf training aids, namely, golf mirrors, golf footprints, green readers, putting arcs, boards, swing analyzers, tee up machines, golf training cages, golf training clubs, and golf swing training clubs; golfing gloves; handles and shafts for golf clubs; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods (1) Arrangement of golf tournaments; entertainment services relating to the playing of golf, namely, arranging and taking reservations for playing golf and teaching golf; provision of facilities for playing golf; fitting and adjusting golf clubs to suit individual users; golf caddie services; golf courses, namely, operating golf courses, providing golf course facilities; golf driving range services; golf fitness instruction; golf tuition, namely, private and group golf instruction, provision of golf lessons, instruction in golfing skills; organising and providing golf tournaments, exhibitions and demonstrations; organising of golfing holidays; rental of golf equipment; advisory and consultancy services relating to the aforesaid services

Goods & Services

Golf clothing, footwear and headgear. Articles for playing golf; bag stands for golf bags; caddie bags for golf clubs; golf club hoods; golf clubs; covers for golf clubs; shaped covers for golf bags; divot repair tools; fitted head covers for golf clubs; gloves for golf; golf bags; golf bags, with or without wheels; golf ball markers; golf ball retrievers; golf ball spotters; golf balls; golf club bags; golf club grips; golf club head covers; golf club heads; golf club shafts; golf clubs; golf irons; golf mats; golf practice apparatus; golf practice nets; golf putters; golf swing alignment apparatus; golf tee bags; golf tees; golf training aids; golfing gloves; handles and shafts for golf clubs; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods. Arrangement of golf tournaments; entertainment in the nature of golf tournaments; entertainment services relating to the playing of golf; provision of facilities for playing golf; fitting and adjusting golf clubs to suit individual users; golf caddie services; golf courses; golf driving range services; golf fitness instruction; golf tuition; provision of golf lessons; instruction in golfing skills; organising and providing golf tournaments, exhibitions and demonstrations;  rental of golf equipment; advisory and consultancy services relating to the aforesaid.

Goods & Services

Clothing, footwear and headgear; Golf clothing, footwear and headgear. Articles for playing golf; bag stands for golf bags; caddie bags for golf clubs; golf club hoods; golf clubs; covers for golf clubs; shaped covers for golf bags; divot repair tools; fitted head covers for golf clubs; gloves for golf; golf bags; golf bags, with or without wheels; golf ball markers; golf ball retrievers; golf ball spotters; golf balls; golf club bags; golf club grips; golf club head covers; golf club heads; golf club shafts; golf clubs; golf irons; golf mats; golf practice apparatus; golf practice nets; golf putters; golf swing alignment apparatus; golf tee bags; golf tees; golf training aids; golfing gloves; handles and shafts for golf clubs; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods. Arrangement of golf tournaments; entertainment in the nature of golf tournaments; entertainment services relating to the playing of golf; provision of facilities for playing golf; fitting and adjusting golf clubs to suit individual users; golf caddie services; golf courses; golf driving range services; golf fitness instruction; golf tuition; provision of golf lessons; instruction in golfing skills; organising and providing golf tournaments, exhibitions and demonstrations;  rental of golf equipment; advisory and consultancy services relating to the aforesaid.

Goods & Services

Golf clothing, footwear and headgear. Articles for playing golf; bag stands for golf bags; caddie bags for golf clubs; golf club hoods; golf clubs; covers for golf clubs; shaped covers for golf bags; divot repair tools; fitted head covers for golf clubs; gloves for golf; golf bags; golf bags, with or without wheels; golf ball markers; golf ball retrievers; golf ball spotters; golf balls; golf club bags; golf club grips; golf club head covers; golf club heads; golf club shafts; golf clubs; golf irons; golf mats; golf practice apparatus; golf practice nets; golf putters; golf swing alignment apparatus; golf tee bags; golf tees; golf training aids; golfing gloves; handles and shafts for golf clubs; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods. Arrangement of golf tournaments; entertainment in the nature of golf tournaments; entertainment services relating to the playing of golf; provision of facilities for playing golf; fitting and adjusting golf clubs to suit individual users; golf caddie services; golf courses; golf driving range services; golf fitness instruction; golf tuition; provision of golf lessons; instruction in golfing skills; organising and providing golf tournaments, exhibitions and demonstrations; rental of golf equipment; advisory and consultancy services relating to the aforesaid.