Abstract: The present invention is directed to a set of golf clubs comprising long irons, mid irons and short irons. Preferably, at least the long and mid irons have a face stabilizing bar and back panel and the face stabilizing bar includes a retainer clip and elastomeric material.

Abstract: A golf club head including a slot is disclosed herein. In accordance with the presently disclosed technology, the golf club head may include a striking face, a crown, a sole, and a slot. The striking face may include a lower striking face portion including a sole return, which includes a slot adjacent the leading edge. The sole may include a rear sole portion extending to the sole return.

Abstract: A system and methods of fitting golf clubs, and more particularly, the systems and methods related to wedge type golf clubs, having multiple sole configurations and/or bounce angles. More specifically, the present invention is directed to system and methods that enable a player to quantify the performance of the golf club's sole interaction with the ground and to determine the sole configuration and bounce angle that provides the most optimal shot performance.

Abstract: Golf balls including at least one modified dimple group are disclosed. The modified dimple group comprises one or more modified dimples forming an axially symmetric pattern about a correction area centroid. The modified dimples can be altered, for example, by changing the edge angle. In one aspect, a plurality of modified dimple types are provided, such that additional permutations of edge angle adjustment are provided thereby allowing for further refinement of symmetrical flight performance.

Abstract: An aft body of a golf club head and method of manufacturing the aft body is shown. The aft body has a composite crown and sole and separately formed skirt between the crown and sole. The method of manufacturing the aft body includes thermoforming the crown and sole and subsequently injection molding the skirt.

Abstract: An article of footwear comprising an upper, a sole assembly, and an A-shaped support frame extending over the upper. The A-shaped support frame may comprise a first leg extending to the heel region and a second leg extending to the midfoot region. The first leg and the second leg may be disposed at an angle to form an opening in the A-shaped support frame.

Abstract: Golf shoes having improved constructions are provided. The golf shoes include upper, midsole, and outsole sections. The upper may be made of a soft, breathable leather material. The midsole includes an upper region formed from a first material such as a foamed ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA); and a lower region formed from a second material such as a foamed ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), wherein the materials have different hardness levels. A fiber-reinforced composite plate such as, for example, a carbon fiber plate is disposed in the midsole. The outsole contains different traction members arranged in a precise geometric structure that helps provide improved stability and traction.

Abstract: A golf bag comprising a body for holding golf clubs and a shoulder strap assembly comprising (i) a first shoulder strap, (ii) a second shoulder strap, (iii) a bridge member, and (iv) a plurality of connecting straps coupled to the first and second shoulder straps. The first and second shoulder straps are configured to extend laterally towards each other. The bridge member is configured to directly and undetachably couple the first and second shoulder straps. A first end of the bridge member is attached to the first shoulder strap at a first attachment point, and a second end of the bridge member is attached to the second shoulder strap at a second attachment point. The connecting straps are attached to the first shoulder strap and the second shoulder strap at a third attachment point and a fourth attachment point.

Abstract: A golf ball has a core and a cover that surrounds the core. The core is a multi-layer component of the golf ball, having at least two core layers including an inner core and at least one outer core. The inner core is formed from a first composition and has a generally spherical shape and a spherical surface. The inner core defines one or more through holes that each extend from a first opening at the spherical surface to a second opening at the spherical surface. The outer core is formed from a second composition, different from the first composition. The outer core has a first portion that surrounds the inner core and a second portion that extends from the first opening to the second opening and thereby completely fills each of the through holes.

Abstract: Method of making a golf ball, the golf ball comprising a core, an outer layer and at least one adhesion promoting coating disposed between each of the core and the outer layer; the core comprising a rubber composition comprising at least one zinc-containing and/or magnesium-containing component; the outer layer comprising at least one ionomer; and the adhesion promoting coating comprising a waterborne dispersion comprised of at least one ethylene acid copolymer having an acid content of at least 15% by weight wherein the copolymer is at least partially neutralized with one or more neutralizing agent; wherein at least one neutralizing agent is selected from ammonia compounds and/or amine compounds. In a specific embodiment, the at least one neutralizing agent comprises i) mono and/or divalent metal compounds and ii) ammonia compounds and/or amine compounds.

Abstract: The presently disclosed technology is directed to a modular golf club. In particular, the modular golf club includes at least one interchangeable sole component to allow adjustability of various characteristics of the modular golf club.

Abstract: Thermoplastic and thermoset compositions for use in golf balls that are formed from bio-based materials and that include urethane linkages, golf ball components formed using such thermoplastic or thermoset compositions, and golf balls including such golf components.

Abstract: An improved leg-deployment system for a golf bag that helps prevent leg droop when the legs are in the retracted state. In an aspect, the technology relates to a golf bag that includes a bag body; a base coupled to the bag body; a top cuff coupled to the bag body; and a leg-deployment system coupled to the top cuff. The leg-deployment system may include a leg receptacle protruding away from an exterior surface of the top cuff; a spring insert inserted into the receptacle, the spring insert including a cantilevered spring segment having a fixed end and a free end; and a leg assembly including a cam nose, wherein the cam nose contacts the cantilevered spring segment when the leg assembly is in a retracted state, and the cantilevered spring segment applies a force to the cam nose to maintain the leg assembly in the retracted state.

Abstract: A golf ball core is disclosed herein that generally includes a natural rubber component or additive. The rubber composition can also be comprised of synthetic rubber. In one example, the natural rubber consists of dandelion root rubber. The rubber composition can comprise a concentration of 1-20 parts per hundred (phr) of the dandelion root rubber, and a concentration of 80-99 phr of the synthetic rubber. Various other materials or elements can be added to the golf ball core.

Abstract: A golf shoe with an upper and a sole assembly connected to the upper. The sole assembly includes an outsole with a plurality of traction elements positioned around a central region of the outsole. The plurality of traction elements comprise a first set of traction elements arranged along a perimeter or edge of the outsole in a first spatial configuration corresponding to a shape or profile of the perimeter or edge of the outsole, and a second set of traction elements extending alongside the first set of traction elements. The plurality of traction elements may comprise a third set of traction elements disposed within a forefoot and/or rearfoot portion of the central region of the outsole. The third set of traction elements may comprise one or more omni-directional traction elements, and the first and second sets of traction elements may comprise a plurality of directional and omni-directional traction elements.

Abstract: A golf club head having a slot in the sole filled with an insert in which the slot is positioned close to the striking face. The slot can be a uniform distance from the striking face or the slot can curve away from the striking face in the toe region. The insert can have a uniform height or a non-uniform height. Inserts with uniform heights can have a low height profile. Inserts with non-uniform heights can have a lower height in a central portion of the insert compared to an edge portion or a perimeter portion of the insert. The insert can also have flanges or protrusions for installation into the slot. The resulting golf club head improves performance, as the sole slot with insert allows the striking face to have a profile that meets the needs at that location.