GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH SELECTIVELY DETACHABLE FACE

A golf club head includes a polymeric body and a metallic cup face that are coupled together through a plurality of mechanical fasteners. The cup face has a ball striking portion that defines a hitting surface and a side-wall that extends from a perimeter of the ball striking portion. The plurality of mechanical fasteners extend through the side-wall and operative to removably secure the face to the body. When assembled, the body and the face define a closed volume. 1. A golf club head comprising:a body including a crown, a sole, and a hosel, each formed from a polymeric material; and a ball striking portion defining a hitting surface; and', 'a side-wall extending from a perimeter of the ball striking portion;', 'wherein the ball striking portion and the side-wall define a recess that is configured to receive a portion of the body; and', 'wherein the hitting surface that is opposite the recess;, 'a face formed from a metallic material, the face includinga plurality of mechanical fasteners extending through the side-wall and operative to removably secure the face to the body; andwherein the body and the face define a closed volume.2. (canceled)3. The golf club head of claim 1 , wherein the body includes a plurality of metal inserts claim 1 , each insert being operative to receive one of the plurality of mechanical fasteners.4. The golf club head of claim 3 , wherein each of the plurality of metal inserts are surrounded by the polymeric material.5. The golf club head of claim 4 , wherein the plurality of metal inserts are coupled to each other only through the polymeric material.6. The golf club head of claim 1 , further comprising a metallic weighting element embedded within the polymeric material and positioned apart from the face by a distance of greater than about 10 mm.7. The golf club head of claim 6 , wherein the metallic weighting element includes a band of material disposed proximate a perimeter of the club head and between the crown and the sole.8. The golf ...

Golf clubs and golf club heads

Golf clubs according to at least some example aspects of this disclosure may include a golf club head and a shaft configured to engage with the golf club head which includes a grip engaged with the shaft. Further, the golf club may include a monitoring device, which includes a sensor and a transmitter. Additionally, the monitoring device may be configured to determine data related to the characteristics of a golf swing. Further, the monitoring device may be configured to transmit the data related to the characteristics of a golf swing to a remote computer.

Golf clubs and golf club heads

Golf clubs according to at least some example aspects of this disclosure may include a golf club head and a shaft configured to engage with the golf club head which includes a grip engaged with the shaft. Further, the golf club may include a monitoring device, which includes a sensor and a transmitter. Additionally, the monitoring device may be configured to determine data related to the characteristics of a golf swing. Further, the monitoring device may be configured to transmit the data related to the characteristics of a golf swing to a remote computer.

Systems and methods for storing and analyzing golf data, including community and individual golf data collection and storage at a central hub

Systems and methods are described for providing coaching, training, or equipment specification information to individual golfers based on data generated during their individual golf swings. Additionally, data hubs are described that provide information and services to individuals based on data collected for a community of multiple golfers. Such community data hub systems and methods may provide one or more of the following: (a) storage of scoring data, swing data, ball flight data, and/or equipment data for multiple golfers; (b) at least some level of individual access to the stored data for the community; and/or (c) electronic interaction between golfers within the community.

Strand-Wound Bladder

An article of footwear or another product may incorporate a pressure chamber that includes (a) a bladder at least partially formed from a polymer material that is sealed to enclose a pressurized fluid and (b) a strand wound around the bladder and secured to the bladder. In manufacturing the pressure chamber, a bladder with an elongate configuration may be formed. A strand is wound around the bladder, and the strand is secured to the bladder. When incorporated to a sole structure of the article of footwear, for example, a portion of the bladder that includes the strands may be exposed at an outer surface of the sole structure. 1. A pressure chamber comprising:a bladder at least partially formed from a polymer material that is sealed to enclose a pressurized fluid; anda strand wound around the bladder and secured to the bladder.2. The pressure chamber recited in claim 1 , wherein the bladder has an elongate configuration that defines a longitudinal axis.3. The pressure chamber recited in claim 2 , wherein the strand is wound in a substantially helical configuration about the longitudinal axis claim 2 , and the strand extends through a majority of a length of the bladder.4. The pressure chamber recited in claim 3 , wherein the bladder has a substantially cylindrical shape.5. The pressure chamber recited in claim 1 , wherein a polymer bond secures the strand to the bladder.6. The pressure chamber recited in claim 1 , wherein the strand is embedded within an outer surface of the bladder.7. The pressure chamber recited in claim 1 , wherein the strand is in tension. This application is a divisional application of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/845,653, titled “Strand-Wound Bladder” and filed Sep. 4, 2015, which is a divisional application of U.S. application Ser. No. 12/938,217, titled “Strand-Wound Bladder” and filed Nov. 2, 2010, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,144,268, issued Sep. 29, 2015, each of which is incorporated by reference herein.Conventional articles of athletic footwear ...

Systems and Methods for Storing and Analyzing Golf Data, Including Community and Individual Golf Data Collection and Storage at a Central Hub

Systems and methods are described for providing coaching, training, or equipment specification information to individual golfers based on data generated during their individual golf swings. Additionally, data hubs are described that provide information and services to individuals based on data collected for a community of multiple golfers. Such community data hub systems and methods may provide one or more of the following: (a) storage of scoring data, swing data, ball flight data, and/or equipment data for multiple golfers; (b) at least some level of individual access to the stored data for the community; and/or (c) electronic interaction between golfers within the community. 1. A golf swing evaluation system , comprising:a foot pressure sensing system that detects forces exerted by a first foot of a user during one or more golf swings;at least one of: (a) a sensor system incorporated into a golf club head or (b) a ball flight sensor; andan output system that provides at least one of: (a) coaching or training information or (b) golf equipment fitting information for the user based on one or more of (i) data relating to the detected forces exerted by the first foot of the user or (ii) data from the at least one of the sensor system incorporated into the golf club head or the ball flight sensor.2. The golf swing evaluation system according to claim 1 , wherein the golf swing evaluation system includes the ball flight sensor.3. The golf swing evaluation system according to claim 2 , wherein the ball flight sensor is a launch monitor system.4. The golf swing evaluation system according to claim 1 , wherein the output system includes a cellular telephone.5. The golf swing evaluation system according to claim 1 , wherein the output system includes a golf GPS device.6. The golf swing evaluation system according to claim 1 , wherein the output system includes a portable electronic device.7. The golf swing evaluation system according to claim 1 , further comprising:a ...

Article of footwear incorporating a sole structure with elements having different compressibilities

A sole structure of an article of footwear includes a foam element and a non-foam element with different compressibilities. The foam element is positioned adjacent to the non-foam element. The non-foam element may define a plurality of apertures, with ends of at least a portion of the apertures being located adjacent to a lower area of the foam element. The non-foam element may also form a protrusion that may be located in a central area of the non-foam element and extends into the foam element. In addition, a portion of the non-foam element that forms a side of the sole structure may define an indentation.

Dynamic Sampling in Sports Equipment

Analysis of sporting equipment characteristics may be analyzed using dynamic sampling rates. For example, analyzing a golf swing may include the use of one or more sensors providing data at various sampling rates. According to some aspects, the sampling rate may be dynamically modified upon determination of one or more golf equipment characteristics, environmental conditions, player characteristics and the like. In one example, a sampling rate processor may dynamically select a sampling rate at which data is sampled from one or more sensors. In some examples, by dynamically selecting the sampling rate, an analysis may be tailored to various types, and portions of a golf swing, in addition to producing power consumption by the analysis instruments in the golf club system. According to other aspects, triggering conditions for modifying a sampling rate may be determined from a population of one or more previous golf swings performed by a user. 1. A non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising computer-executable instructions that when executed by a processor is configured to cause an apparatus to perform:receiving data from a sensor on a golf club representing at least one metric of a golf swing;sampling the received data, by an analysis processor, at a first sampling rate;classifying the data into one of a plurality of golf swing categories; andbased upon at least the classified golf swing category, selecting a second sampling rate, by a sampling rate processor, for sampling the received data.2. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 1 , wherein the medium further comprises instructions that when executed further cause the apparatus to perform:comparing a first value of data obtained from the sensor during operation of the analysis processor at a first sampling rate to a plurality of threshold values;determining that the first value of data corresponds to a first threshold value within the plurality of threshold values; andwherein the selection of ...

Systems and methods for storing and analyzing golf data, including community and individual golf data collection and storage at a central hub

Systems and methods are described for providing coaching, training, or equipment specification information to individual golfers based on data generated during their individual golf swings. Additionally, data hubs are described that provide information and services to individuals based on data collected for a community of multiple golfers. Such community data hub systems and methods may provide one or more of the following: (a) storage of scoring data, swing data, ball flight data, and/or equipment data for multiple golfers; (b) at least some level of individual access to the stored data for the community; and/or (c) electronic interaction between golfers within the community.

Golf Clubs and Golf Club Heads

Golf clubs according to at least some example aspects of this disclosure may include a golf club head and a shaft configured to engage with the golf club head which includes a grip engaged with the shaft. Further, the golf club may include a monitoring device, which includes a sensor and a transmitter. Additionally, the monitoring device may be configured to determine data related to the characteristics of a golf swing. Further, the monitoring device may be configured to transmit the data related to the characteristics of a golf swing to a remote computer. 1. An assembly comprising: a golf bag base having a first induction coil connected to a first power source;', 'a container attached to the golf bag base wherein the container is configured to retain a golf club;, 'a golf bag comprisinga cartridge having a second induction coil, the cartridge engaged with a grip end of the golf club; anda monitoring device having a second power source, the monitoring device engaged with the cartridge;wherein when the grip end of the golf club is inserted into the container, a first electrical current flows in the first induction coil to induce a second electrical current into the second induction coil of the cartridge to charge the second power source.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first power source is a battery contained within the golf bag.3. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first power source comprises a plug connected to the golf bag that is connected to an external power source.4. The assembly of claim 3 , wherein the external power source is contained on an apparatus for transporting the golf bag claim 3 , the apparatus for transporting a golf bag having a platform for supporting the golf bag.5. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the cartridge comprises a first pair of electrical contacts that are in contact with a second pair of electrical contacts on an exterior of the monitoring device when the monitoring device is secured within the cartridge.6. The ...

Strand-wound bladder

An article of footwear or another product may incorporate a pressure chamber that includes (a) a bladder at least partially formed from a polymer material that is sealed to enclose a pressurized fluid and (b) a strand wound around the bladder and secured to the bladder. In manufacturing the pressure chamber, a bladder with an elongate configuration may be formed. A strand is wound around the bladder, and the strand is secured to the bladder. When incorporated to a sole structure of the article of footwear, for example, a portion of the bladder that includes the strands may be exposed at an outer surface of the sole structure.

Systems and methods for storing and analyzing golf data, including community and individual golf data collection and storage at a central hub

Systems and methods are described for providing coaching, training, or equipment specification information to individual golfers based on data generated during their individual golf swings. Additionally, data hubs are described that provide information and services to individuals based on data collected for a community of multiple golfers. Such community data hub systems and methods may provide one or more of the following: (a) storage of scoring data, swing data, ball flight data, and/or equipment data for multiple golfers; (b) at least some level of individual access to the stored data for the community; and/or (c) electronic interaction between golfers within the community.

Golf clubs and golf club heads

Golf clubs according to at least some example aspects of this disclosure may include a golf club head and a shaft configured to engage with the golf club head which includes a grip engaged with the shaft. Further, the golf club may include a monitoring device, which includes a sensor and a transmitter. Additionally, the monitoring device may be configured to determine data related to the characteristics of a golf swing. Further, the monitoring device may be configured to transmit the data related to the characteristics of a golf swing to a remote computer.

Golf clubs and golf club heads

Golf clubs according to at least some example aspects of this disclosure may include a golf club head and a shaft configured to engage with the golf club head which includes a grip engaged with the shaft. Further, the golf club may include a monitoring device, which includes a sensor and a transmitter. Additionally, the monitoring device may be configured to determine data related to the characteristics of a golf swing. Further, the monitoring device may be configured to transmit the data related to the characteristics of a golf swing to a remote computer.

Golf clubs and golf club heads

Golf clubs according to at least some example aspects of this disclosure may include a golf club head and a shaft configured to engage with the golf club head which includes a grip engaged with the shaft. Further, the golf club may include a monitoring device, which includes a sensor and a transmitter. Additionally, the monitoring device may be configured to determine data related to the characteristics of a golf swing. Further, the monitoring device may be configured to transmit the data related to the characteristics of a golf swing to a remote computer.

Golf Clubs and Golf Club Heads

Golf clubs according to at least some example aspects of this disclosure may include a golf club head and a shaft configured to engage with the golf club head which includes a grip engaged with the shaft. Further, the golf club may include a monitoring device, which includes an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a magnetometer and a transmitter. Additionally, the monitoring device may be configured to determine data related to the characteristics of a golf swing. Further, the monitoring device may be configured to transmit the data related to the characteristics of a golf swing to a remote computer. 1. A golf club , comprising:a golf club head;a shaft configured to engage with the golf club head, including a grip engaged with the shaft; and an accelerometer;', 'a gyroscope;', 'a magnetometer; and', 'a transmitter,, 'a monitoring device configured to be engaged with the golf club, comprisingwherein the monitoring device is configured to determine data related to at least one characteristic of a golf swing,wherein the transmitter is configured to transmit, to a remote computer, the determined data related to the at least one characteristic of the golf swing.2. The golf club of claim 1 , wherein the golf club head is configured to receive and secure the monitoring device.3. The golf club of claim 1 , wherein the shaft is configured to receive and secure the monitoring device at the grip of the shaft.4. The golf club of claim 1 , wherein the at least one characteristic of the golf swing is one of: a velocity of the golf club or club head during a golf swing claim 1 , an acceleration of the club or club head during a golf swing claim 1 , an angle of the golf club or club head during a golf swing claim 1 , a swing tempo claim 1 , an impact of the ball with the golf club head during a golf swing claim 1 , a swing path of the golf club during a golf swing.5. The golf club of claim 1 , wherein the monitoring device includes a memory for storing the data.6. The golf club of claim 1 ...

Golf Clubs and Golf Club Heads

Golf clubs according to at least some example aspects of this disclosure may include a golf club head and a shaft configured to engage with the golf club head which includes a grip engaged with the shaft. Further, the golf club may include a monitoring device, which includes a sensor and a transmitter. Additionally, the monitoring device may be configured to determine data related to the characteristics of a golf swing. Further, the monitoring device may be configured to transmit the data related to the characteristics of a golf swing to a remote computer. 1. A golf club , comprising:a golf club head;a shaft configured to engage with the golf club head, including a grip engaged with the shaft; and at least one sensor configured to determine data related to the characteristics of a golf swing;', 'a transmitter configured to transmit the data related to the characteristics of a golf swing to a remote computer; and, 'wherein the golf club is configured to receive a monitoring device, comprisinga compartment configured to secure the sensor and the transmitter.2. The golf club of claim 1 , wherein the shaft is configured to receive and secure the monitoring device at the grip of the shaft.3. The golf club of claim 2 , wherein the shaft is configured to receive the compartment of the monitoring device when the compartment is oriented such that a longitudinal axis of monitoring device and a longitudinal axis of the shaft extend in substantially the same direction.4. The golf club of claim 3 , further comprising a recess in the grip which is configured to secure the monitoring device claim 3 , wherein the recess includes an opening at a top of the grip.5. The golf club of claim 4 , wherein the recess is configured to secure the monitoring device by directly engaging the exterior of the compartment and holding the compartment via a friction fit.6. The golf club of claim 4 , wherein the recess is configured to secure the compartment and the compartment is rectangular with ...

Golf Clubs and Golf Club Heads

Golf clubs according to at least some example aspects of this disclosure may include a golf club head and a shaft configured to engage with the golf club head which includes a grip engaged with the shaft. Further, the golf club may include a monitoring device, which includes a sensor and a transmitter. Additionally, the monitoring device may be configured to determine data related to the characteristics of a golf swing. Further, the monitoring device may be configured to transmit the data related to the characteristics of a golf swing to a remote computer. 1. A system for determining aspects related to a golf swing , comprising: a golf club head; and', 'a shaft;, 'a golf club, including at least one sensor configured to determine data related to at least one characteristic of a golf swing; and', 'a transmitter; and, 'a monitoring device configured to be engaged with the golf club, comprisinga remote computer configured to receive the data from the transmitter,wherein the transmitter is configured to transmit the data related to the at least one characteristic of a golf swing to the remote computer.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the golf club head or the shaft is configured to receive and secure the monitoring device.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor of the monitoring device further comprises at least one of: an accelerometer claim 1 , a gyroscope and a magnetometer.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the monitoring device includes a memory for storing the data.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the transmitter is configured to wirelessly transmit data to the remote computer.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one characteristic of the golf swing is one of: a velocity of the golf club or club head during a golf swing claim 1 , an acceleration of the club or club head during a golf swing claim 1 , an angle of the golf club or club head during a golf swing claim 1 , a swing tempo claim 1 , an impact of the ball ...

Golf Clubs and Golf Club Heads

Golf clubs according to at least some example aspects of this disclosure may include a golf club head and a shaft configured to engage with the golf club head which includes a grip engaged with the shaft. Further, the golf club may include a monitoring device, which includes a sensor and a transmitter. Additionally, the monitoring device may be configured to determine data related to the characteristics of a golf swing. Further, the monitoring device may be configured to transmit the data related to the characteristics of a golf swing to a remote computer. 1. A system configured to determine aspects related to a golf swing , comprising: a golf club head; and', 'a shaft;, 'a golf club including at least a first sensor configured to determine data related to at least one characteristic of a golf swing; and', 'a first transceiver configured to transmit the data related to the at least one characteristic of a golf swing;, 'a monitoring device configured to be engaged with the golf club, comprisinga remote computer configured to receive the data related to the at least one characteristic of the golf swing from the first transceiver, including a second transceiver for receiving the data related to the at least one characteristic of the golf swing from the first transceiver; and a transceiver for receiving the data related to the at least one characteristic of a golf swing from the remote computer;', "at least one database for storing one or more tables which correlate data of at least one characteristic of a golf swing with at least one of: one or more products and one or more strategies or recommendations for improving a golfer's swing;", "at least one processor configured to compare the received data related to at least one characteristic of a golf swing with the one or more tables, and determine, based on the tables, whether the received data matches data regarding at least one of the one or more products and the one or more strategies or recommendations for improving ...

Golf Clubs and Golf Club Heads

Golf clubs according to at least some example aspects of this disclosure may include a golf club head and a shaft configured to engage with the golf club head which includes a grip engaged with the shaft. Further, the golf club may include a monitoring device, which includes a sensor and a transmitter. Additionally, the monitoring device may be configured to determine data related to the characteristics of a golf swing. Further, the monitoring device may be configured to transmit the data related to the characteristics of a golf swing to a remote computer. 1. A golf club configured to determine aspects related to a golf swing , comprising:a golf club head;a shaft; and at least a first sensor configured to determine data related to at least one characteristic of a golf swing; and', 'at least a second sensor configured to determine data related to at least one characteristic of a golf swing;', 'wherein the monitoring device is configured to selectively use the first sensor instead of the second sensor to determine data related to at least one characteristic of a golf swing when a predefined condition is satisfied or receive data from both the first sensor and second sensor and selectively use data from the first sensor instead of the second sensor to determine data related to at least one characteristic of a golf swing when a predefined condition is satisfied., 'a monitoring device configured to be engaged with the golf club, comprising2. The golf club of claim 1 , wherein the first sensor is configured to measure the at least one characteristic with a first sensitivity and the second sensor is configured to measure the at least one characteristic with a second sensitivity claim 1 , which is different than the first sensitivity.3. The golf club of claim 2 , wherein the at least one characteristic is at least one of: angular velocity of the golf club during a golf swing claim 2 , or acceleration of a golf club during a golf swing.4. The golf club of claim 2 , further ...

Golf Clubs and Golf Club Heads

Golf clubs according to at least some example aspects of this disclosure may include a golf club head and a shaft configured to engage with the golf club head which includes a grip engaged with the shaft. Further, the golf club may include a monitoring device, which includes a sensor and a transmitter. Additionally, the monitoring device may be configured to determine data related to the characteristics of a golf swing. Further, the monitoring device may be configured to transmit the data related to the characteristics of a golf swing to a remote computer. 1. A golf club configured to determine aspects related to a golf swing , comprising:a golf club head;a shaft; and a power supply; and', 'one or more components which are configured to receive power from the power supply,, 'a monitoring device configured to be engaged with the golf club, comprising enter a hibernation state when the monitoring device determines that there has been no movement of the golf club for a predetermined amount of time, wherein, during the hibernation state, at least one of the one or more of the components receive less power from the power supply as compared with a use state which includes the monitoring device collecting data related to at least one characteristic of a golf swing; and', 'exit the hibernation state when the monitoring device detects a specified amount of movement of the golf club., 'wherein the monitoring device is configured to2. The golf club of claim 1 , wherein the one or more components include a first sensor configured to determine data related to the at least one characteristic of a golf swing.3. The golf club of claim 2 , wherein the one or more components include at least a second sensor configured to determine data related to the at least one characteristic of a golf swing claim 2 ,wherein the monitoring device is further configured to selectively use, in the use state, the first sensor instead of the second sensor to determine data related to the at least one ...

Golf Clubs and Golf Club Heads

Golf clubs according to at least some example aspects of this disclosure may include a golf club head and a shaft configured to engage with the golf club head which includes a grip engaged with the shaft. Further, the golf club may include a monitoring device, which includes a sensor and a transmitter. Additionally, the monitoring device may be configured to determine data related to the characteristics of a golf swing. Further, the monitoring device may be configured to transmit the data related to the characteristics of a golf swing to a remote computer. 1. A sporting apparatus comprising:a receiving section configured to receive engagement of an electronic monitoring device, the monitoring device configured to detect motion of the sporting apparatus,wherein the receiving section includes at least one protrusion disposed in a predefined arrangement, the predefined arrangement identifying a type of sporting apparatus, wherein different arrangements of protrusions specify different types of sporting apparatuses.2. The sporting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the receiving section is detachable from a remainder of the sporting apparatus.3. The sporting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one of a number of protrusions and an arrangement of protrusions is configured to specify characteristics to be monitored by the electronic monitoring device.4. The sporting apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the receiving portion includes a first protrusion and a second protrusion claim 3 , wherein a position of the first protrusion is configured to activate monitoring of a first characteristic and a position of the second protrusion is configured to activate monitoring of a second characteristic.5. The sporting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one protrusion comprises an electrical connection element configured to interface with an electrical connection element of the electronic monitoring device.6. The sporting apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a shaft portion ...

Golf Clubs and Golf Club Heads

Golf clubs according to at least some example aspects of this disclosure may include a golf club head and a shaft configured to engage with the golf club head which includes a grip engaged with the shaft. Further, the golf club may include a monitoring device, which includes a sensor and a transmitter. Additionally, the monitoring device may be configured to determine data related to the characteristics of a golf swing. Further, the monitoring device may be configured to transmit the data related to the characteristics of a golf swing to a remote computer. 1. A golf club comprising:a golf club head having a body with a striking face configured for striking a ball;a shaft connected to the head and extending from the head; anda port located in the head or the shaft, the port configured to receive a monitoring device for measuring at least one characteristic of a golf swing, wherein the port has an engagement mechanism configured to engage the monitoring device in an engagement configuration that is configured to cause the monitoring device to operate in a selected manner.2. The golf club of claim 1 , wherein the engagement mechanism is configured to releasably engage the monitoring device to permit the monitoring device to be inserted or removed.3. The golf club of claim 2 , wherein the engagement mechanism further comprises a removable section configured to be received in the head or the shaft claim 2 , wherein the removable section is configured to engage the monitoring device in the engagement configuration.4. The golf club of claim 3 , wherein the removable section comprises a plurality of protrusions forming the engagement configuration claim 3 , wherein the protrusions are configured to be received in openings in the monitoring device to cause the monitoring device to operate in the selected manner.5. The golf club of claim 4 , wherein the removable section comprises holder members configured to engage the monitoring device and a surface between the holder ...

GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH SELECTIVELY DETACHABLE FACE

A method of customizing a golf club head for a user's swing begins by receiving an indication of a characteristic of a user's golf swing. A club face is selected from a plurality of club faces based on the characteristic, and a club body is selected from a plurality of club bodies based on the characteristic. The selected club face and club body are then affixed together to define a golf club head. Each of the plurality of club faces and plurality of club bodies are freely interchangeable. 1. A method of providing a golf club head with customizable parameters , the method comprising:selecting a club face from a plurality of club faces, wherein each club face of the plurality of club faces is formed of metal and has a parameter that is different than the same parameter for every other club face in the plurality of club faces, the parameter being one of: loft angle; face angle; bulge radius; roll radius; mass; audible impact frequency; thickness; and coefficient of restitution;selecting a club body from a plurality of club bodies, wherein each club body of the plurality of club bodies is formed from a polymer and has a weight parameter that is different than the same weight parameter for every other club body in the plurality of club bodies, the weight parameter being one of: total mass; and mass distribution;wherein each of the plurality of club faces can interchangeably be affixed to each of the plurality of club bodies; andaffixing the club face to the club body to form a golf club head.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving an indication of a swing speed of a user; andwherein at least one of the club face and the club body is selected on the basis of the received indication of swing speed.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of club faces includes three club faces claim 2 , and wherein the parameter is coefficient of restitution.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of club bodies includes three club bodies claim 2 , and ...

Article Of Footwear With A Removable Foot-Supporting Insert

An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper that defines an interior void, a sole structure secured to the upper, and a foot-supporting insert that is positionable within a lower area of the void and removable from the void. A system having a protrusion and an indentation may be utilized to, for example, secure the insert within the void. As an example, a protrusion may extend outward from a surface of the void, and the insert may define an indentation in a corresponding location and with a corresponding shape. When the insert is positioned within the void, the protrusion will extend into the indentation. The locations, shapes, numbers and overall configuration of the protrusion and indentation may vary significantly. 1. An article of footwear comprising an upper that defines an interior void , a sole structure secured to the upper , and a foot-supporting insert that is positionable within a lower area of the void and removable from the void , wherein the footwear defines a protrusion and an indentation with corresponding shapes , the protrusion extending upward from a lower surface of the void and in a location that is spaced from at least one side of the void , and the indentation being formed in the insert to receive the protrusion and extend only partially between the lower surface and the upper surface of the insert , wherein a length of the protrusion is at least five times greater than a width of the protrusion.2. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the protrusion and the indentation are located in a forefoot region of the footwear.3. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the protrusion and the indentation are located in a heel region of the footwear and another protrusion and indentation are located in a forefoot region of the footwear.4. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the upper surface of the insert is contoured to form an orthotic insert.5. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the protrusion is spaced ...

Systems and Methods for Storing and Analyzing Golf Data, Including Community and Individual Golf Data Collection and Storage at a Central Hub

Systems and methods are described for providing coaching, training, or equipment specification information to individual golfers based on data generated during their individual golf swings. Additionally, data hubs are described that provide information and services to individuals based on data collected for a community of multiple golfers. Such community data hub systems and methods may provide one or more of the following: (a) storage of scoring data, swing data, ball flight data, and/or equipment data for multiple golfers; (b) at least some level of individual access to the stored data for the community; and/or (c) electronic interaction between golfers within the community.

Golf Clubs and Golf Club Heads

Golf clubs according to at least some example aspects of this disclosure may include a golf club head and a shaft configured to engage with the golf club head which includes a grip engaged with the shaft. Further, the golf club may include a monitoring device, which includes a sensor and a transmitter. Additionally, the monitoring device may be configured to determine data related to the characteristics of a golf swing. Further, the monitoring device may be configured to transmit the data related to the characteristics of a golf swing to a remote computer.

Systems and Methods for Storing and Analyzing Golf Data, Including Community and Individual Golf Data Collection and Storage at a Central Hub

Systems and methods are described for providing coaching, training, or equipment specification information to individual golfers based on data generated during their individual golf swings. Additionally, data hubs are described that provide information and services to individuals based on data collected for a community of multiple golfers. Such community data hub systems and methods may provide one or more of the following: (a) storage of scoring data, swing data, ball flight data, and/or equipment data for multiple golfers; (b) at least some level of individual access to the stored data for the community; and/or (c) electronic interaction between golfers within the community. 1. A golf swing evaluation system comprising:a sensor system configured to be worn by a user for detecting golf swing dynamics data;wherein the sensor system transmits a set of data comprising swing data from the user;a computing device that receives the set of data from the sensor system and stores a plurality of a user's golf swing signatures;wherein each of the plurality of user's golf swing signatures includes swing tempo data for an individual golf swing and data indicating a golf club used for the individual golf swing;a tactile sensation device configured to induce a sensory response to the user during a subsequent golf swing;wherein the computing device determines and transmits a signal to the tactile sensation device to create the sensory response during a golf swing;wherein the sensory response provided to the user during the subsequent golf swing is determined by comparing the user's swing tempo to another player's swing tempo and transmitting a signal representing said another player's swing tempo to the tactile sensation device to alter a feature of the user's golf swing.2. The golf swing evaluation system of claim 1 , wherein the tactile sensation device comprises a vibratory element.3. The golf swing evaluation system of claim 1 , wherein the tactile sensation device comprises ...

Systems and Methods for Storing and Analyzing Golf Data, Including Community and Individual Golf Data Collection and Storage at a Central Hub

Systems and methods are described for providing coaching, training, or equipment specification information to individual golfers based on data generated during their individual golf swings. Additionally, data hubs are described that provide information and services to individuals based on data collected for a community of multiple golfers. Such community data hub systems and methods may provide one or more of the following: (a) storage of scoring data, swing data, ball flight data, and/or equipment data for multiple golfers; (b) at least some level of individual access to the stored data for the community; and/or (c) electronic interaction between golfers within the community. 1. A golf swing evaluation system comprising:a sensor system configured to be worn by a user for detecting golf swing dynamics data, wherein the sensor system transmits a set of data comprising swing data from the user;a computing device that receives the set of data from the sensor system and stores a plurality of a user's golf swing signatures, wherein each of the plurality of the user's golf swing signatures includes swing tempo data for an individual golf swing and data indicating a golf club used for the individual golf swing; anda tempo providing device configured to provide a patterned audio signal to the user during a subsequent golf swing, wherein the computing device determines and transmits a signal to the tempo providing device to create the patterned audio signal for a swing tempo, wherein the patterned audio signal is determined from one of the plurality of the user's golf swing signatures and corresponds to the user's golf swing signature for the golf club being used for the subsequent golf swing.2. The golf swing evaluation system of claim 1 , wherein the set of data is transmitted via a wireless connection.3. The golf swing evaluation system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor system includes an RFID sensor.4. The golf swing evaluation system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor system ...

Article Of Footwear Incorporating A Sole Structure With Elements Having Different Compressibilities

A sole structure of an article of footwear includes a foam element and a non-foam element with different compressibilities. The foam element is positioned adjacent to the non-foam element. The non-foam element may define a plurality of apertures, with ends of at least a portion of the apertures being located adjacent to a lower area of the foam element. The non-foam element may also form a protrusion that may be located in a central area of the non-foam element and extends into the foam element. In addition, a portion of the non-foam element that forms a side of the sole structure may define an indentation.

Article of footwear incorporating a sole structure with elements having different compressibilities

A sole structure of an article of footwear includes a foam element and a non-foam element with different compressibilities. The foam element is positioned adjacent to the non-foam element. The non-foam element may define a plurality of apertures, with ends of at least a portion of the apertures being located adjacent to a lower area of the foam element. The non-foam element may also form a protrusion that may be located in a central area of the non-foam element and extends into the foam element. In addition, a portion of the non-foam element that forms a side of the sole structure may define an indentation.

Golf clubs and golf club heads

Golf clubs according to at least some example aspects of this disclosure may include a golf club head and a shaft configured to engage with the golf club head which includes a grip engaged with the shaft. Further, the golf club may include a monitoring device, which includes a sensor and a transmitter. Additionally, the monitoring device may be configured to determine data related to the characteristics of a golf swing. Further, the monitoring device may be configured to transmit the data related to the characteristics of a golf swing to a remote computer.

Strand-Wound Bladder

An article of footwear or another product may incorporate a pressure chamber that includes (a) a bladder at least partially formed from a polymer material that is sealed to enclose a pressurized fluid and (b) a strand wound around the bladder and secured to the bladder. In manufacturing the pressure chamber, a bladder with an elongate configuration may be formed. A strand is wound around the bladder, and the strand is secured to the bladder. When incorporated to a sole structure of the article of footwear, for example, a portion of the bladder that includes the strands may be exposed at an outer surface of the sole structure.

Strand-wound bladder

An article of footwear or another product may incorporate a pressure chamber that includes (a) a bladder at least partially formed from a polymer material that is sealed to enclose a pressurized fluid and (b) a strand wound around the bladder and secured to the bladder. In manufacturing the pressure chamber, a bladder with an elongate configuration may be formed. A strand is wound around the bladder, and the strand is secured to the bladder. When incorporated to a sole structure of the article of footwear, for example, a portion of the bladder that includes the strands may be exposed at an outer surface of the sole structure.

Golf clubs and golf club heads

Golf clubs according to at least some example aspects of this disclosure may include a golf club head and a shaft configured to engage with the golf club head which includes a grip engaged with the shaft. Further, the golf club may include a monitoring device, which includes a sensor and a transmitter. Additionally, the monitoring device may be configured to determine data related to the characteristics of a golf swing. Further, the monitoring device may be configured to transmit the data related to the characteristics of a golf swing to a remote computer.

Golf clubs and golf club heads

Golf clubs according to at least some example aspects of this disclosure may include a golf club head and a shaft configured to engage with the golf club head which includes a grip engaged with the shaft. Further, the golf club may include a monitoring device, which includes a sensor and a transmitter. Additionally, the monitoring device may be configured to determine data related to the characteristics of a golf swing. Further, the monitoring device may be configured to transmit the data related to the characteristics of a golf swing to a remote computer.

System and methods for storing and analyzing golf data

Systems and methods are described for providing coaching, training, or equipment specification information to individual golfers based on data generated during their individual golf swings. Additionally, data hubs are described that provide information and services to individuals based on data collected for a community of multiple golfers. Such community data hub systems and methods may provide one or more of the following: (a) storage of scoring data, swing data, ball flight data, and/or equipment data for multiple golfers; (b) at least some level of individual access to the stored data for the community; and/or (c) electronic interaction between golfers within the community.

Systems and Methods for Storing and Analyzing Golf Data, Including Community and Individual Golf Data Collection and Storage at a Central Hub

Systems and methods are described for providing coaching, training, or equipment specification information to individual golfers based on data generated during their individual golf swings. Additionally, data hubs are described that provide information and services to individuals based on data collected for a community of multiple golfers. Such community data hub systems and methods may provide one or more of the following: (a) storage of scoring data, swing data, ball flight data, and/or equipment data for multiple golfers; (b) at least some level of individual access to the stored data for the community; and/or (c) electronic interaction between golfers within the community.

Strand-wound bladder and method for making the same

An article of footwear or another product may incorporate a pressure chamber that includes (a) a bladder at least partially formed from a polymer material that is sealed to enclose a pressurized fluid and (b) a strand wound around the bladder and secured to the bladder. In manufacturing the pressure chamber, a bladder with an elongate configuration may be formed. A strand is wound around the bladder, and the strand is secured to the bladder. When incorporated to a sole structure of the article of footwear, for example, a portion of the bladder that includes the strands may be exposed at an outer surface of the sole structure.

Systems and methods for storing and analyzing golf data, including community and individual golf data collection and storage at a central hub

Strand-wound bladder and method for making the same

System for golf clubs and golf club heads

Golf clubs according to at least some example aspects of this disclosure may include a golf club head and a shaft configured to engage with the golf club head which includes a grip engaged with the shaft. Further, the golf club may include a monitoring device, which includes a sensor and a transmitter. Additionally, the monitoring device may be configured to determine data related to the characteristics of a golf swing. Further, the monitoring device may be configured to transmit the data related to the characteristics of a golf swing to a remote computer.

Strand-wound bladder

An article of footwear or another product may incorporate a pressure chamber that includes (a) a bladder at least partially formed from a polymer material that is sealed to enclose a pressurized fluid and (b) a strand wound around the bladder and secured to the bladder. In manufacturing the pressure chamber, a bladder with an elongate configuration may be formed. A strand is wound around the bladder, and the strand is secured to the bladder. When incorporated to a sole structure of the article of footwear, for example, a portion of the bladder that includes the strands may be exposed at an outer surface of the sole structure.

Systems and methods for storing and analyzing golf data, including community and individual golf data collection and storage at a central hub

Systems and methods are described for providing coaching, training, or equipment specification information to individual golfers based on data generated during their individual golf swings. Additionally, data hubs are described that provide information and services to individuals based on data collected for a community of multiple golfers. Such community data hub systems and methods may provide one or more of the following: (a) storage of scoring data, swing data, ball flight data, and/or equipment data for multiple golfers; (b) at least some level of individual access to the stored data for the community; and/or (c) electronic interaction between golfers within the community.

Medially or laterally textured footbeds for controlling lower extremity kinematics and kinetics

Footbeds (e.g., in footwear, socks, etc.) for engaging a plantar surface of a wearer's foot include one of the lateral or medial sides having a smooth or substantially smooth feel or surface while the opposite side has a textured feel or surface, e.g., by providing plural raised areas that define the textured feel or surface. Depending on the location of the texturing (lateral side or medial side) and/or the type of ambulatory activity (e.g., running or walking), lower extremity movement during the activity may be affected, e.g., to reduce pronation, reduce maximum eversion, reduce rearfoot range of motion, reduce eversion velocity, reduce plantarflexion when pushing off during a step, reduce inversion at heel strike, reduce eversion range of motion, reduce maximum internal tibial rotation, to increase stability during cutting motions, etc.

Laterally textured footbeds for controlling lower extremity kinematics and kinetics

Medially textured footbeds for controlling lower extremity kinematics and kinetics

Dynamic sampling in sports equipment

Analysis of sporting equipment characteristics may be analyzed using dynamic sampling rates. For example, analyzing a golf swing may include the use of one or more sensors providing data at various sampling rates. According to some aspects, the sampling rate may be dynamically modified upon determination of one or more golf equipment characteristics, environmental conditions, player characteristics and the like. In one example, a sampling rate processor may dynamically select a sampling rate at which data is sampled from one or more sensors. In some examples, by dynamically selecting the sampling rate, an analysis may be tailored to various types, and portions of a golf swing, in addition to producing power consumption by the analysis instruments in the golf club system. According to other aspects, triggering conditions for modifying a sampling rate may be determined from a population of one or more previous golf swings performed by a user.