High loft, low center-of-gravity golf club heads
Golf club heads with high loft and low gravity, utilizing discretionary mass distribution and optimized geometry, address the issue of inconsistent performance across swing speeds, improving distance and consistency.
US20250213944A1Pending Publication Date: 2025-07-03TAYLOR MADE GOLF CO INC
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- US19/015257
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2010-12-31
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-09
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-03
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing golf club heads do not perform optimally across a wide range of swing speeds, as their mass properties and design geometry are tailored for high-speed swings, neglecting slower swing speeds.
Method used
Designing golf club heads with high static loft angles and low centers of gravity, achieved through strategic distribution of discretionary mass, use of high-density materials in the sole, and incorporation of weight plates or ports to adjust the center of gravity, along with optimized moments of inertia and gear effects.
Benefits of technology
The solution enhances performance for both high and low swing speeds by reducing backspin and increasing distance, providing consistent results for a variety of golfers.
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Abstract
A golf club and golf club head having a high static loft angle, low forward center of gravity, and enhanced z-axis gear effect via a large roll radius and / or tightly controlled moment of inertia about the CG x-axis, Ixx, associated with upward and downward twisting of the club head.
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