Enhanced Golf Club Head with Improved Friction and Debris Management

Publication ID: 24-11857850_0001_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Golf Club Head with Improved Friction and Debris Management,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857850_0001_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857850_0001_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,850.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An improved golf club head design that incorporates advanced materials and surface treatments to reduce friction, manage debris, and enhance overall performance

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a golf club head with grooves, but it had limitations in terms of friction and debris accumulation. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing hydrophobic coatings, textured surfaces, shock-absorbing materials, tapered channels, and surface roughening processes to create a more efficient and effective golf club head

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The enhanced golf club head features a body with a strike face having multiple channels. The strike face can be coated with a hydrophobic material to reduce friction between the club face and the golf ball. Alternatively, the strike face can have a textured surface to increase the coefficient of friction. The channels can be filled with a shock-absorbing material to reduce vibration upon impact, or they can be tapered to reduce debris accumulation. Additionally, the channels can be treated with a surface roughening process to increase the coefficient of friction. These innovative features work together to create a golf club head that provides improved performance, accuracy, and control

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel materials, surface treatments, and design elements that are not present in the original patent. The hydrophobic coating, textured surface, shock-absorbing material, tapered channels, and surface roughening process all contribute to a non-obvious and innovative solution that improves upon the existing design

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Other embodiments of the inventive concept could include using different materials or surface treatments, such as nanostructured coatings or micro-textured surfaces. The channels could also be designed with varying geometries or orientations to optimize their performance. Furthermore, the inventive concept could be applied to other types of golf clubs, such as drivers or putters, to enhance their performance

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced golf club head has significant commercial potential in the golf equipment industry. It could be marketed as a premium product, appealing to professional and amateur golfers alike who seek improved performance and accuracy. The inventive concept could also be licensed to other golf equipment manufacturers, providing a revenue stream for the patent holder

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A63 A63B53/047
B B23 B23P11/00
B B23 B23P11/025
B B23 B23P17/04
A A63 A63B53/0416
A A63 A63B53/0445
A A63 A63B2209/00
Y Y10 Y10T29/4997
Y Y10 Y10T29/49826
Y Y10 Y10T29/49865
Y Y10 Y10T29/49885
Y Y10 Y10T29/49989
Y Y10 Y10T29/49995

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,850
TitleGolf club head with grooves and method of manufacture
Assignee(s)Karsten Manufacturing Corporation