Hybrid metal and elastomer golf club face

Abstract

A hybrid golf club face comprising: a surface having a metallic outer surface with an elastomeric core supported internally by a backing plate in which the shape placement and durometer of the elastomer is configured in such a way to provide a specific hitting characteristic.

1 . A hybrid golf club face comprising: 
 an elastomeric material sandwiched between a metallic striking plate and a backing plate in such a configuration to provide a preset hitting characteristic.    
   
   
       2 . A hybrid golf club face comprising: 
 a shaped elastomeric insert placed between the metallic striking plate and a backing plate.    
   
   
       3 . The hybrid golf club of  claim 1  wherein the golf club is a metal wood type club.  
   
   
       4 . The hybrid golf club of  claim 1  wherein the golf club is an iron type club.  
   
   
       5 . A hybrid golf club face comprising: 
 a face insert comprising a metallic striking plate and a backing plate with elastomeric material sandwiched between the metallic striking plate and the backing plate.    
   
   
       6 . A hybrid golf club face comprising: 
 a formed striking plate placed on a golf club head sandwiching the uncured elastomer with the elastomer being cured after placement of the formed striking plate.    
   
   
       7 . A hybrid golf club face comprising: 
 A body with a recessed area designed for the elastomer and striking plate to be assembled to it in which the elastomer and striking plate are assembled to it.