Putter Type Golf Club

Abstract

A putter type golf club having a putter head and elongated, solid metal shaft attached thereto. A grip fixture is attached to an upper section of the elongated shaft and a golf grip is attached to and overlies the grip fixture forming a solid connection between the shaft, the grip fixture and the grip.

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         9 . The putter type golf club of  claim 10  wherein said elongated, solid shaft is made of steel and has a constant diameter along the entire length thereof of approximately ¼ inch and said grip fixture has a central bore of approximately ¼ inch in diameter along the entire length thereof to precisely fit the grip fixture to overlie the shaft. 
     
     
         10 . A putter type golf club comprising a putter head including a striking face for striking a golf ball during the execution of a putting stroke; a shaft having a length with a first end connected to said putter head and a second end opposite said putter head forming an upper end of said golf club; a grip fixture located on an upper end of said shaft; and, a grip at an upper end of said shaft including an inner opening for connection to said grip fixture;
 said shaft further defined as being an elongated, generally cylindrical shape and formed of solid metal having a constant diameter extending the total length of the shaft between said putter head and said upper end of said golf club;   said grip fixture having a generally cylindrical shape including an outer diameter along the length thereof approximately the same size as the inner opening of said grip for connection therewith; said grip fixture having an inner bore extending the length thereof with approximately the same diameter as the constant diameter of said shaft for connection therewith;   said grip fixture mounted on an upper end of said shaft whereby an upper end of said grip fixture is located at said upper end of said golf club;   said grip fixture having a length extending toward said putter head approximately the same length as said grip;   said length further defined as being at least 10 inches, whereby said grip fixture underlies the entire length of said grip.