Golf training aid

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2008-09-04

2010-10-26

Legesse, Nini (Department: 3711)

Games using tangible projectile

Golf

Method

C473S280000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07819762

ABSTRACT:
A golfer training aid for use in teaching a golfer how to square up the face of the golf club at impact resulting in golf shots having substantial accuracy. The device is a one-piece or multi-piece flat-face practice golf ball. The one-piece or multi-piece practice golf ball is shaped with a flat face2on one side. (FIG.1B). The flat face has a 90-degree or right angle cut4to the radial portion or circular embodiment3of the semi-sphere1. The importance of this unique feature is that it enables the golfer to position the flat side of the club face with the flat face of the practice golf ball and contact the ball flush and correctly.The flat face practice golf ball helps teach the golfer to hit a variety of controlled fades and a variety of controlled draws, a straight shot, as well as a backspin or descending blow, or a flop shot. These controlled shots are accomplished by rotating the practice ball's flat face to a desired angle and degree of openness depending on which direction the golfer chooses to target his or her golf shot. This flat face feature takes all the guesswork out of the mechanics of the golf swing by enabling the golfer to match the flat side of the club face with the flat face of the practice golf ball resulting in the golfer's ability to square up the face of the golf club at impact, regardless of his or her desired target.

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