Revolutionizing Golf Equipment with Advanced Simulation Technology
Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational intelligence, has announced an exciting new collaboration with Cleveland Golf, a renowned manufacturer of golf equipment. The result of this partnership is the cutting-edge HiBore XL Driver, a game-changing product that leverages Altair’s advanced simulation and design technologies to push the limits of golf equipment innovation.
Shaping the Future of Golf with Simulation and AI
“Altair’s groundbreaking technology is helping Cleveland Golf reshape the future of the game,” said Sam Mahalingam, Chief Technology Officer at Altair. Advanced technologies like simulation, AI, data analytics, and digital twins are creating new opportunities for innovation in sports equipment design. Altair is proud to support industry leaders like Cleveland Golf in transforming the way golfers, both professional and amateur, experience the sport.
Leveraging the Altair HyperWorks Platform
Cleveland Golf used the full range of tools offered by the Altair® HyperWorks® platform to design the HiBore XL. This platform facilitated concept evaluation, rapid design exploration, physics-based simulation, optimization, and design for manufacturing. Thanks to the flexibility of HyperWorks, the Cleveland Golf team was able to explore a wide variety of potential designs in a way that traditional physical testing would have made impossible.
Pushing Boundaries with Innovative Design
“Our goal with the HiBore XL was to break free from the traditional limitations of driver design, delivering unprecedented performance without compromising the integrity of the design,” said Jacob Lambeth, Research Engineering Supervisor at Cleveland Golf. “Altair’s world-class simulation tools gave us the flexibility to achieve exactly that. By embracing the latest in design software, we’re able to keep pushing the envelope and maintain our reputation for innovation.”
Achieving Unmatched Performance While Meeting USGA Regulations
The HiBore XL Driver was designed to defy traditional club geometry, enabling new performance combinations while staying compliant with the United States Golf Association (USGA) regulations. Altair’s simulation tools played a crucial role in enabling Cleveland Golf to iterate quickly, optimize design parameters, and unlock new levels of performance and playability.
Innovative Ribbing Optimization Process
In addition to design and simulation work, Altair and Cleveland Golf co-developed a custom ribbing optimization process that helped the team identify rib configurations to increase the HiBore XL’s stiffness while reducing weight. This breakthrough process not only enhanced the driver’s sound but also refined its center of gravity and improved the moment of inertia (MOI), boosting the club’s overall performance.
A Collaborative Approach to Golf Equipment Innovation
“The HiBore XL is a result of Cleveland Golf’s commitment to staying at the cutting edge of the golf industry,” Lambeth added. “Altair’s collaboration has helped us innovate in entirely new ways. The result is a driver that combines the best of both technology and design, providing golfers with a truly exceptional product.”
Key Features of the HiBore XL Driver:
- Breakthrough Performance: Advanced design offering improved ball speed and distance.
- Custom Ribbing Optimization: Increased stiffness and reduced weight for enhanced playability.
- State-of-the-Art Simulation: Altair HyperWorks enabled rapid design iteration and performance optimization.
A New Era in Driver Design
The HiBore XL Driver exemplifies how Altair’s advanced simulation technologies and Cleveland Golf’s design expertise have come together to push the boundaries of golf club design. This innovative driver sets a new standard for performance and demonstrates the power of collaboration in shaping the future of sports equipment.
