Adaptive Golf Club Head Systems with Intelligent Support Members

Publication ID: 24-11857851_0010_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Golf Club Head Systems with Intelligent Support Members,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857851_0010_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857851_0010_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. 11,857,851.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The present inventive concept relates to next-generation golf club heads featuring adaptive, intelligent support members that dynamically adjust to environmental conditions, golfer preferences, and swing dynamics to optimize club head performance.

Background and Problem Solved

Traditional golf club head designs are limited by their fixed, static structures, which fail to account for the complexities of individual golf swings and environmental factors. The original patent addressed this issue by introducing improved support structures, but the new inventive concept takes this a step further by integrating advanced materials, machine learning algorithms, and real-time feedback to create truly adaptive golf club heads.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept encompasses a range of innovative features, including adaptive support members made from shape-memory alloys, machine learning-based optimization of support member configurations, integrated piezoelectric sensors for real-time feedback, and modular, 3D-printed support member modules. These features enable the golf club head to dynamically adjust to environmental conditions, such as temperature and humidity, as well as to the individual golfer's swing characteristics, including speed, angle, and style.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces a paradigm shift in golf club head design by integrating advanced materials, machine learning algorithms, and real-time feedback to create adaptive, intelligent support members. This represents a significant departure from the fixed, static structures of traditional golf club heads and the original patent's improved support structures.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of other advanced materials, such as carbon fiber or graphene, or the integration of additional sensors, such as GPS or accelerometer sensors. Variations of the concept could also include the development of adaptive support members for other golf club components, such as shafts or grips.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The new inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the golf industry, with potential applications in high-end golf clubs, golf training systems, and virtual reality-based golf simulations. The target market includes professional and amateur golfers seeking to improve their game, as well as golf manufacturers and retailers looking to differentiate their products and stay ahead of the competition.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A63 A63B53/0487
A A63 A63B53/0408
B B22 B22F10/14
B B22 B22F10/80
B B33 B33Y10/00
A A63 A63B53/0412

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,851
TitleSupport structures for golf club heads and methods of manufacturing improved support structures
Assignee(s)Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp.