Ball Pop

An Innovative Idea “Pops” onto the Golf Market

A junior golfer’s dream comes true years later.

Picture this… An 11-year-old golfer from New Jersey walks I’m Meaghan McLaughlin, and this is where my dream of inventing The Ball Pop begins. Growing up at a country club for one thing… that my belt was going to be tight enough to hold my pants up during the round! From those early days, I was from the cart barn to the driving is quite fun. But with fun comes determined to develop a golf ball range carrying her bag of clubs and responsibility, and as an aspiring holder that would eliminate carher large bucket of range balls. junior golfer, it was important to rying two balls in your pocket and

It’s awkward, it’s heavy, and this know the rules and follow the would provide a sleek, cool, junior golfer is praying to make it rules when you went out to play. convenient and colorful, wearable to the range without dropping the I learned to play “regulation” golf accessory. majority of the balls and embar- which for me, meant having two Fast forward to the year 2007. I am now working as a feature film Assistant Director and I begin to put money aside to develop the golf ball holder. After mocking up a couple of sketches, I was able to employ an engineer in 2014 who created the prototype. Next came filing a utility and rassingly having them scatter all golf balls on hand at all times and design patent. This was the biggest over the place. in all situations. challenge. We went through three

It’s the mid-80’s and that 11-year- So I would squeeze those two rounds of patent examinations beold, wearing a pink cotton polo shirt balls into my pocket along with fore finally being granted the Utility and pleated khaki golf shorts, is me. some tees and a ball marker hoping Patent in June 2020.

As the country started abruptly shutting down due to COVID-19 last year, the film industry was one of the first to be immediately and severely impacted. My business partner, Katye Kalivoda and I, decided that despite the serious and unprecedented circumstances going on all around us, and our day jobs coming to a standstill, we remained committed to our golf venture and pushed forward.

The first step was to purchase a 3-D printer and we started producing prototypes. It took three hours per unit, but we perfected the design and knew we had something special.

To test the market, we launched our website (www.ballpop.com) and sold our 3-D Prototypes. The demand was quite high, and the feedback very positive. At the same time, we filed for a foreign patent and a trademark on what is now, The Ball Pop.

To keep up with the demand, it was time to take “our baby” to the next level. In December 2020, we hired a manufacturer, started mass production and officially launched the Ball Pop on Amazon.

The Ball Pop comes in four colors: red, white, blue and black, with more on the way. The Ball Pop can be printed on demand allowing tournaments and events to customize it as a promotional item or unique tee gift.

The Ball Pop eliminates the frustration of fumbling for a ball in your pocket. The durable, light-weight and flexible design makes it easy and comfortable to wear; while the quick-release ball socket is fast and convenient. The Ball Pop slips onto your belt or the waistline of your pants, shorts or skirts keeping your pockets clean and golf ball easily accessible.

Ball Pop is a female owned and operated company based in Sarasota, FL. We believe the enthusiastic acceptance of the Ball Pop will soon make it an integral part of your golf game just like your glove or ball marker. For more information or to place an order, visit www.theballpop.com.

Meaghan McLaughlin and Katye Kalivoda, Chief Imagination Officers and Owners of The Ball Pop.