Games using tangible projectile – Golf – Hand on grip positioning aid or grip indicator
Patent
1997-06-03
1998-09-15
Marlo, George J.
Games using tangible projectile
Golf
Hand on grip positioning aid or grip indicator
473232, 473234, 473256, A63B 6936
Patent
active
058071830
ABSTRACT:
A golf-swing training device includes an elongated cylindrical member which has a first end, an open second end, and a tubular channel that extends between the first end and the open second end. A stretchable member which has a first end and a second end extends through the channel and has a pre-determined length such that the second end of the stretchable member is positioned proximate the open second end of the cylindrical member. A securing mechanism fixedly secures the first end of the stretchable member to the cylindrical member proximate the first end of the cylindrical member. The device also includes a weight that is coupled to the second end of the stretchable member by a coupling mechanism. The weight can be either a ball or a golf-club head. When the device is swung like a golf club, the motion of the weight provides feedback as to whether or not the device was accelerated properly during the swinging action. The coupling mechanism couples the weight to the stretchable member so that the weight can be removed and replaced by a different weight. The device thus can be customized to accommodate the needs and preferences of different users. The device also includes a thumb guide which has a ring member, a ring guide, and a strap. The ring guide couples the ring to the strap and permits limited rotational motion of the ring member relative to the strap. The strap couples the thumb guide to a hand grip portion of the device. Because the ring guide permits limited rotational motion of the ring, the user's thumb can be properly positioned along the hand grip when the user grasps the hand grip.
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Marlo George J.
Ryan Kathleen Anne
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