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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 27, 2026
Filed:
Aug. 31, 2022
Karsten Manufacturing Corporation, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Joshua B. Matthews, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Evan R. Greer, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Jacob T. Clarke, Apex, NC (US);
Ryan M. Stokke, Anthem, AZ (US);
Cory S. Bacon, Scottsdale, AZ (US);
Eric J. Morales, Laveen, AZ (US);
Karsten Manufacturing Corporation, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Abstract
Some embodiments include hollow body club heads having reinforced club head faces. In one example, the club face comprises a reinforcement element such as a looped rib positioned on a rear surface of the club face to provide reinforcement. The club head defines a closed interior cavity, where the reinforcement is located within the closed interior cavity. The hollow body club head further comprises a rear including a plurality of walls to allow the club head to easily bend during a golf ball impact. The combination of the hollow body design and the reinforcement element reinforces the club head while permitting the club face to bend. Other embodiments of related club heads and methods are also disclosed.