Golf Ball Selection Method for Environmental Adaptation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Golfers face difficulty in selecting the most suitable golf ball for specific environmental conditions, as existing golf balls have configurations that perform better in certain environments but worse in others, affecting trajectory and distance.
Innovation Solution
A method to select a golf ball based on environmental factors by indicating the golfing environment, establishing relevant factors, determining pertinent golf ball construction aspects, and identifying golf balls with configurations that meet specific criteria for improved performance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a golfer uses a golf ball with a configuration optimized for one environmental condition, then performance in that condition is improved, but performance in other environmental conditions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by providing a systematic method that allows golfers to dynamically select golf balls based on current environmental conditions. Instead of using a single static golf ball configuration, the method enables adaptation to varying conditions (altitude, temperature, humidity, wind) by selecting from multiple golf ball options with different constructions, thereby resolving the contradiction between optimization for one condition and adaptability to others
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies parameter changes by varying golf ball construction parameters (core size, core hardness, cover material, dimple pattern) to match different environmental conditions. The method systematically adjusts these parameters based on environmental factors to maintain optimal performance across diverse conditions, resolving the contradiction between specialized optimization and general adaptability
2Reliability
If golfers invest substantial time and energy to find equipment suited to them, then equipment fit and performance are improved, but time and energy expenditure increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-establishing the relationship between environmental conditions and optimal golf ball configurations. The system prepares selection criteria and evaluates golf ball performance in advance for various conditions, allowing golfers to quickly select appropriate balls without extensive on-site analysis, thus resolving the contradiction between equipment suitability and selection time
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies copying by creating a systematic framework that replicates the complex evaluation process across different environmental scenarios. The method uses predefined selection criteria and performance data that can be applied consistently to various conditions, reducing the time needed for golfers to make informed decisions while maintaining equipment suitability
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AI summary
Methods for selecting golf balls based on environmental factors are provided. Such methods involve indicating a golfing environment and establishing one or more corresponding environmental factors. Such methods may include ascertaining one or more trajectory components that are dependent upon the environmental factors. One or more aspects of golf ball construction may pertinent to the environmental factors, or to the trajectory components, may then be determined. Upon identifying a plurality of golf balls and a selection criteria related to the golf ball construction aspects, a golf ball may be selected.