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Kinda wondered what would happen to all of Nike's golf patents.  Now we know...

 

From the Phoenix Business Journal:

 

 

Exclusive: Ping buys Nike golf patents

 

Federal patent records released Tuesday answered one of the lingering questions about Nike's exit from the golf equipment business: What will happen to Nike's sizable portfolio of golf equipment patents?

 

The company has patented everything from smart golf clubs to a driver with finsmeant to improve club head speed.

 

Nike has sold five golf equipment patents to Phoenix-based Karsten Manufacturing Corp.,… more

NIKE, VIA U.S. PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE

 

The new patent records show Phoenix-based Karsten Manufacturing Corp., parent of the Ping golf brand, purchased five of the patents. Each of the patents describes club technology.

 

"We see this as an opportunity to add utility patents to our already significant intellectual property portfolio," said Ping President John K. Solheim, in a statement. "Our team can use these patents, along with our existing intellectual property, to our competitive advantage, accelerating our ability to further technology that ultimately leads to higher performing, score-lowering golf equipment."

 

Terms of the patent sales weren't disclosed. A Ping spokesman said the company has purchased additional Nike golf equipment patents, but those sales are not yet reflected in patent records.

 

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office lists 1,237 Nike patents related to golf. Some are footwear and apparel patents that Nike would likely seek to retain.

 

"As a part of our exit from the golf equipment business we have sold certain patent assets that were developed in connection with the innovations created as a part of Nike's golf club and ball business," Nike said, in a statement. "We are proud of the innovations created by the Nike Golf team and are happy that consumers will still be able to benefit from those patented innovations."

 

While Nike is no longer in the golf equipment business, it continues to make golf footwear and apparel, recently extending its endorsement deal with No. 2 golfer Rory McIlroy and signing No. 3 golfer Jason Day.

 

“We're committed to being the undisputed leader in golf footwear and apparel,” Trevor Edwards, Nike Brand president, said in a news release, when Nike announced its exit from the golf equipment business. “We will achieve this by investing in performance innovation for athletes and delivering sustainable profitable growth for Nike Golf.”

 

Nike's golf sales fell 8 percent in fiscal 2016, dropping from $769 million to $706 million. It was the third straight year of declining golf revenue. The division had peaked at $792 million in 2013.

 

What's in the bag:
 
Driver:  :titelist-small:TSR3; :wilson_staff_small: DynaPWR Carbon
FW Wood: :wilson_staff_small: DynaPWR 3-wood; :titleist-small: TSR 2+
Hybrids:  PXG Gen4 18-degree
Utility Irons: :srixon-small: ZX MkII 20* 
Irons:;  :Sub70:699/699 Pro V2 Combo; :wilson_staff_small: D9 Forged;  :macgregor-small:MT86 (coming soon!); :macgregor-small: VIP 1025 V-Foil MB/CB; 

Wedges:  :cleveland-small: RTX6 Zipcore
Putter: :cleveland-small: HB Soft Milled 10.5;  :scotty-small: Newport Special Select;  :edel-golf-1:  Willamette,  :bettinardi-small: BB8; :wilson-small: 8802; MATI Monto

Ball: :bridgestone-small: Tour B RXS; :srixon-small: Z-STAR Diamond; :wilson_staff_small: Triad

Stat Tracker/GPS Watch: :ShotScope:


 
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Chris O.  

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New Ping golf balls on the way? That is my first thought.

 

 

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Driver:  :ping-small: G30 9*

 

Irons:  :callaway-small:  X-Forged 3-PW

 

Wedges:  :cleveland-small: RTX 2.0 52*

                :ping-small:  Glide 58*

 

Putter:   :taylormade-small: Itsy-Bitsy Spider

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New Ping golf balls on the way? That is my first thought.

 

 

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Me as well

 

 

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Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60  Aldila  R flex   - 42.25 inches 

SMT 4 wood bassara R flex, four wood head, 3 wood shaft

Ping G410 7, 9 wood  Alta 65 R flex

Srixon ZX5 MK II  5-GW - UST recoil Dart 65 R flex

India 52,56 (60 pending)  UST recoil 75's R flex  

Evon roll ER 5 32 inches

It's our offseason so auditioning candidates - looking for that right mix of low spin long, more spin around the greens - TBD   

 

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Uh oh. Nike has an Apple Watch.. this could get interesting. Especially since Finau and a few other staffers moved to Ping. I checked out those iBlades in shop the other day. I think I could play them.

 

Like Mr. Chris O said. I bet we see a new Ping Zing ball.

 

 

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Miboy62  

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Sounds like a solid move for Ping.

Look forward to seeing what they come up with.

 :srixon-small:  ZX5 MKII LS 8.5

:taylormade-small: Stealth 2 plus 3 wood

:taylormade-small: Stealth 2 plus 5 wood

:taylormade-small: Stealth 2 plus 19.5 Hybrid 

:srixon-small: ZX5 MKll 5 / AW Dart stiff

:taylormade-small: MG3 black 52 9b 58 12b

:scotty-small:  7.5 Phantom 34”

:srixon-small: Z Star Diamond 2023

 

 

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New Ping golf balls on the way? That is my first thought.

 

 

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Me as well

 

 

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The article states that all 5 patents purchased were related to club technology.  Ping has not purchased anything related to balls

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This is interesting! Can't wait to see what Ping has in store for the future.

Driver:            :callaway-small: Rogue ST Max LS 9* | Ventus Red 5-S
Fairway:         :ping-small: G410 3W 13*  | Alta CB 65
Hybrid:           :titleist-small: TS2 4H 19* | Tensei AV Blue
Hybrid:           :ping-small: 4 Crossover| 23* | Alta CB 70
Irons:               :taylormade-small: P790 5-PW | DG S300
Wedges:        :titleist-small: Vokey SM9 | 52, 56, 60 | DG S200
Putter:            L.A.B. Link.1 | Accra x LAB

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StrokerAce  

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very interesting... Ping has for years seemed reluctant to change (see the hosel on older pings!) but recently are more comfortable with it.

I'll be curious how this plays out.

Driver-  Callaway Mavrik
Woods- PING G 3w, Callaway UW 19*, TourEdge C721 22* 
Irons- Cobra One Length
Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw 
Putter- Cleveland HB Soft #1 w/UST
Ball- Maxfli Tour X

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This could get interesting ;) 

Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree
Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids 
Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 
Cleveland CBX ZipCore  52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges
Cleveland  Smart Sole 4C (Chipper) 42 Degree
LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter (Platinum @ 45/78)

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

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Nike was suppose to have their best ever driver come out this year, a big jump in tech for them, could Ping use it? Would be interesting.

Driver- Callaway 815 Big Bertha Alpha Double Black Diamond

3 Wood- Callaway 815 Big Berth Alpha

3 -5 Hybrids Callaway Apex

6-PW- 2014 Callaway Apex Pro

50,54, 58 Wedges- Callaway MD3

Putter- SeeMore FGP

Ball- Kirkland Signature and Snell MTB

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very interesting... Ping has for years seemed reluctant to change (see the hosel on older pings!) but recently are more comfortable with it.

I'll be curious how this plays out.

So glad they switched to ferrules.

 

 

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Chris O.  

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The article states that all 5 patents purchased were related to club technology. Ping has not purchased anything related to balls

After reading through again I did see that...I wish someone would make the RZN black with a different logo on it. I have really enjoyed that ball.

 

 

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Driver:  :ping-small: G30 9*

 

Irons:  :callaway-small:  X-Forged 3-PW

 

Wedges:  :cleveland-small: RTX 2.0 52*

                :ping-small:  Glide 58*

 

Putter:   :taylormade-small: Itsy-Bitsy Spider

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This is really interesting because Nike was supposed to have an amazing driver coming. I would love to see what Ping could do with this!

In my bag:

Driver: :callaway-logo-1: Rogue ST Triple Diamond LS 10.5* (set to 9.5) UST Lin-Q Gunmetal 6f5

Wood: :titleist-small: Tsi2 15* Project X RDX Black 70 6.5

Hybrids: :cobra-small: King Utility 19.5* Diamana Tensei White Pro 90TX

Irons: :cobra-small: Cobra King Tour MIM 4-PW Dynamic Gold 120 X100

Wedges: :taylormade-small: Milled Grind 3 50*, 54*, 58* Tour Issue S400

Putter: :seemore-small: Nashville Z1C 34"

 Ball: :titleist-small:  Pro V1x

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Made the blog today -- click here for more details

 

What's in the bag:
 
Driver:  :titelist-small:TSR3; :wilson_staff_small: DynaPWR Carbon
FW Wood: :wilson_staff_small: DynaPWR 3-wood; :titleist-small: TSR 2+
Hybrids:  PXG Gen4 18-degree
Utility Irons: :srixon-small: ZX MkII 20* 
Irons:;  :Sub70:699/699 Pro V2 Combo; :wilson_staff_small: D9 Forged;  :macgregor-small:MT86 (coming soon!); :macgregor-small: VIP 1025 V-Foil MB/CB; 

Wedges:  :cleveland-small: RTX6 Zipcore
Putter: :cleveland-small: HB Soft Milled 10.5;  :scotty-small: Newport Special Select;  :edel-golf-1:  Willamette,  :bettinardi-small: BB8; :wilson-small: 8802; MATI Monto

Ball: :bridgestone-small: Tour B RXS; :srixon-small: Z-STAR Diamond; :wilson_staff_small: Triad

Stat Tracker/GPS Watch: :ShotScope:


 
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Chris O.  

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The article states that all 5 patents purchased were related to club technology. Ping has not purchased anything related to balls

Made the blog today -- click here for more details

So after reading the blog it sounds like there could be more patents purchased in the near future? Is that true?

 

 

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Driver:  :ping-small: G30 9*

 

Irons:  :callaway-small:  X-Forged 3-PW

 

Wedges:  :cleveland-small: RTX 2.0 52*

                :ping-small:  Glide 58*

 

Putter:   :taylormade-small: Itsy-Bitsy Spider

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Well I was a Nike snob before now I have to up my game to Ping...this is a cool development.

 

 

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Driver:  :titelist-small: TSi3 Tester Check out the Review HERE

2-Iron- :Sub70: 699-U

5-Wood:  :Sub70: Pro (18*) 

Irons :  :ping-small: i210 4-PW

Wedges:  :cleveland-small:  RTX-4 50* and 54* RTX-3 *58

Putter::1332069271_TommyArmour: Impact No. 3

Ball:  MAXFLI TOUR 

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Bag: BagBoy ZTF Stand Bag (REVIEW HERE)

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HeathS16  

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Finau is one of my favorites. He looks good with the Nike swag and the Ping irons in the bag.

 

 

- Alan

(all I have to say)

 

 

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Driver:  :titelist-small: TSi3 Tester Check out the Review HERE

2-Iron- :Sub70: 699-U

5-Wood:  :Sub70: Pro (18*) 

Irons :  :ping-small: i210 4-PW

Wedges:  :cleveland-small:  RTX-4 50* and 54* RTX-3 *58

Putter::1332069271_TommyArmour: Impact No. 3

Ball:  MAXFLI TOUR 

Tracked by: :Arccos:  

Bag: BagBoy ZTF Stand Bag (REVIEW HERE)

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