Category Overview: Clubs & Batons (ID: 7567)
The category Clubs & Batons, identified by ID 7567, resides within the Mature > Weapons hierarchy of the Google product taxonomy. This category is specifically designated for manual striking and defensive impact tools used for self-defense or training purposes.
Products that belong in this category include various impact-based defensive tools. Examples identified in the US market include compact self-defense sticks like Kubotans, reinforced heavy-duty walking canes designed for defense, and short-length training clubs. These items are typically handheld, non-bladed tools intended for personal protection.
This category does not encompass specialized weaponry or accessories that fall into distinct neighboring categories. You should not list combat knives, swords, or throwing stars here, as those require their own specific taxonomy paths. Similarly, items such as stun guns, tasers, pepper spray, or mace are excluded from this category. If your product is a firearm or a component specifically for gun maintenance, it belongs in the Guns or Gun Care & Accessories categories respectively, rather than with impact tools.
There are no further subcategories available for this classification; 7567 is the most specific level. When configuring your Google Merchant Center feed, you may use either the ID 7567 or the full path: Mature > Weapons > Clubs & Batons. While the google_product_category attribute is technically optional, providing it ensures your items are correctly mapped compared to Google's automatic categorization. Remember that the product_type attribute is entirely separate and remains a free-form field for your internal inventory organization.