Amusement devices: games – Surface projectile game; game element – Simulated game
Patent
1993-08-03
1995-12-12
Grieb, William H.
Amusement devices: games
Surface projectile game; game element
Simulated game
2731876, 273191R, 273191B, 273192, A63B 6936
Patent
active
054742994
ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a golf swing trainer for use by a developing golfer. The trainer includes a rotor that rotates about a rotational axis. When using the trainer, the golfer connects himself or the golf club shaft to the rotor at a point near his hands. The golfer then takes practice swings while linked to the rotor. According to one aspect of the invention, the rotor is flexible so that deviations in the golfer's swing from the ideal path causes flexure of the rotor. This in turn causes noticeable flexure and vibration in the rotor, which clearly indicates the error to the golfer so that he may correct his motion on subsequent swings. According to another aspect of the invention, the rotational inertia of the rotor about the axis is less, and in preferred embodiments much less, than that of the swung club about the same axis. This ensures that the inertia of the rotor will not obscure the natural feel of the proper swing. Rapid development of the golfer's skill is improved with use of the trainer.
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