IP Library Granted Patent US 7,824,281
Granted Patent B1
US 7,824,281 · App. 12/629,590 · Granted Nov 2, 2010

Method for using a wedge to improve a golfer's swing

Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
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Patent No.
US 7,824,281
App. No.
12/629,590
Granted
Nov 2, 2010
Kind
B1
Abstract

A method for improving a golfer's swing using a training wedge composed of a rubberized foam and having an angled surface to force a golfer to have a steeper angle of attack.

Claims (8)

1. A method for improving a golfer's golf swing, the method comprising:

placing a wedge approximately a grip length behind a golf ball to be struck with a golf club, the wedge comprising a body having an angled surface, a flat surface, a rectangular wall, a first triangular side wall and a second triangular side wall, the wedge composed of a rubberized foam material, the wedge having a height ranging from 0.125 inch to 3.375 inches, and a width ranging from 11.375 inches and a length of 12.25 inches; and

swinging a golf club in a manner to avoid hitting the wedge with the golf club while striking the golf ball with the golf club;

wherein the dimensions of the training wedge ensure that the golfer has a steep takeaway during the golfer's golf swing and the training wedge allows a golfer to develop swing path consistency through forcing a steeper angle of attack for a golf swing.

2. A method for improving a golfer's golf swing, the method comprising:

placing a wedge approximately a grip length in front of a golf ball to be struck with a golf club, the wedge comprising a body having an angled surface, a flat surface, a rectangular wall, a first triangular side wall and a second triangular side wall, the wedge composed of a rubberized foam material, the wedge having a height ranging from 0.125 inch to 3.375 inches, and a width ranging from 11.375 inches and a length of 12.25 inches; and

swinging a golf club in a manner to avoid hitting the wedge with the golf club while striking the golf ball with the golf club;

wherein the dimensions of the training wedge ensure that the golfer has a steep takeaway during the golfer's golf swing and training wedge helps the golfer sweep the golf ball during a lob shot and miss the training wedge in front of the golf ball to assist the golfer perfect a more sweeping golf swing arc for the lob shots.

Assignments (8)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST AT REEL/FRAME 063665/0176 Recorded Jun 1, 2026
From: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
To: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY (F/K/A TOPGOLF CALLAWAY BRANDS CORP.); TRAVISMATHEW, LLC; OGIO INTERNATIONAL, INC.; WORLD GOLF TOUR, LLC
Reel/Frame 075834/0150 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 17, 2023
From: TOPGOLF CALLAWAY BRANDS CORP.; OGIO INTERNATIONAL, INC.; TOPGOLF INTERNATIONAL, INC.; TRAVISMATHEW, LLC; WORLD GOLF TOUR, LLC
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
Reel/Frame 063692/0009 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded May 16, 2023
From: TOPGOLF CALLAWAY BRANDS CORP. (FORMERLY CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY); OGIO INTERNATIONAL, INC.; TOPGOLF INTERNATIONAL, INC.; TRAVISMATHEW, LLC; WORLD GOLF TOUR, LLC
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 063665/0176 →
RELEASE (REEL 048172 / FRAME 0001) Recorded Mar 17, 2023
From: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
To: TOPGOLF CALLAWAY BRANDS CORP. (F/K/A CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY); OGIO INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Reel/Frame 063622/0187 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jan 23, 2019
From: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY; CALLAWAY GOLF SALES COMPANY; CALLAWAY GOLF BALL OPERATIONS, INC.; OGIO INTERNATIONAL, INC.; CALLAWAY GOLF INTERACTIVE, INC.; CALLAWAY GOLF INTERNATIONAL SALES COMPANY; TRAVISMATHEW, LLC
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
Reel/Frame 048110/0352 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jan 4, 2019
From: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY; OGIO INTERNATIONAL, INC.
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 048172/0001 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Feb 16, 2018
From: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY; CALLAWAY GOLF SALES COMPANY; CALLAWAY GOLF BALL OPERATIONS, INC.; OGIO INTERNATIONAL, INC.; CALLAWAY GOLF INTERACTIVE, INC.; CALLAWAY GOLF INTERNATIONAL SALES COMPANY
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
Reel/Frame 045350/0741 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Dec 2, 2009
From: PETERSON, RANDOLPH J.
To: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY
Reel/Frame 023595/0498 →
Continuity (1)
Provisional Application 6114022200 · Dec 23, 2008