Enhanced Golf Club Head with Optimized Groove Geometry and Hydrophobic Coating

Publication ID: 24-11857850_0006_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Golf Club Head with Optimized Groove Geometry and Hydrophobic Coating,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857850_0006_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857850_0006_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

A golf club head with improved groove geometry, hydrophobic coating, and advanced manufacturing process to enhance water, sand, grass, and debris removal, providing better ball-striking performance and increased durability.

Background and Problem Solved

The original golf club head patent had limitations in removing water, sand, grass, and debris from the club face, resulting in reduced ball-striking performance. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing optimized groove geometry, hydrophobic coating, and a surface roughening process to improve debris removal and enhance ball-striking performance.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The enhanced golf club head features optimized groove geometry with varying depths and widths to improve water, sand, grass, and debris removal. A hydrophobic coating is applied to the channels to reduce water and debris accumulation. The strike face is treated with a surface roughening process to enhance water and debris removal. Additionally, a protective layer can be applied to the strike face to prevent wear and tear, and a textured surface can be added to increase ball speed and spin.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel features such as optimized groove geometry, hydrophobic coating, and a surface roughening process, which provide a non-obvious improvement over the original patent. The combination of these features results in a significant enhancement of debris removal and ball-striking performance.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include varying the groove geometry, using different materials for the hydrophobic coating, or applying the coating to specific areas of the club face. Variations may also include adjusting the surface roughening process or using different textures for the strike face.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced golf club head has significant commercial potential in the golf equipment industry, targeting professional and amateur golfers seeking improved ball-striking performance and durability. The inventive concept can be applied to various types of golf clubs, including drivers, irons, and wedges.

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