Abstract: A vibration absorbing material preferably includes a first elastomeric layer of vibration absorbing material which is substantially free of voids therein. A second layer including a hight tensile fibrous material and that is disposed on the first elastomeric layer. The high tensile strength fibrous material distributes vibration to facilitate vibration dampening. A third elastomeric layer is disposed on the second elastomeric layer.

Abstract: Multiple embodiments of vibration dampening material are disclosed herein that preferably provide for a controlled stretch of the material while dampening vibration.

Abstract: A tape adapted to absorb and/or regulate vibration preferably includes a multi-layer material that may include a first elastomeric layer of vibration absorbing material which is substantially free of voids therein. A second elastomeric layer includes an aramid material therein and is disposed on the first elastomeric layer. The amramid material distributes vibration to facilitate vibration dampening. A third elastomeric layer disposed on the second elastomeric layer.

Abstract: A vibration absorbing grip including a grip body formed by a multi-layer material. The material preferably includes a first elastomeric layer of vibration absorbing material which is substantially free of voids therein. A second elastomeric layer which includes an aramid material therein and is disposed on the first elastomeric layer. The amramid material distributes vibration to facilitate vibration dampening. A third elastomeric layer is disposed on the second elastomeric layer and is adapted to be gripped by a user.

Abstract: A vibration absorbing material preferably includes a first elastomeric layer of vibration absorbing material which is substantially free of voids therein. A second elastomeric layer includes an aramid material therein and is disposed on the first elastomeric layer. The amramid material distributes vibration to facilitate vibration dampening. A third elastomeric layer is disposed on the second elastomeric layer.

Abstract: A vibration absorbing padding including a padding body formed by a multi-layer material. The material preferably includes a first elastomeric layer of vibration absorbing material which is substantially free of voids therein. A second elastomeric layer includes an aramid material therein and is disposed on the first elastomeric layer. The amramid material distributes vibration to facilitate vibration dampening. A third elastomeric layer is disposed on the second elastomeric layer.

Abstract: A material adapted to regulate vibration by distributing and partially dissipating vibration exerted thereon. The material includes an elastomer layer. A support structure is penetrated by and is embedded on and/or within the elastomer layer. The support structure is semi-rigid and supports the elastomer layer. Methods of making the material are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A material adapted to regulate vibration by distributing and partially dissipating vibration exerted thereon. The material includes an elastomer layer. A support structure is penetrated by and is embedded on and/or within the elastomer layer. The support structure is semi-rigid and supports the elastomer layer. Methods of making the material are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A multi-layer material adapted to dissipate transmitted vibrations. The material preferably has two generally independent layers including a first elastomer layer. An aramid fiber layer is disposed on the first elastomer layer. The aramid fiber layer may be woven to form a cloth layer. Additional embodiments of the mutli-layer material are disclosed herein.

Abstract: A material adapted to regulate vibration by distributing and partially dissipating vibration exerted thereon. The material includes a first elastomer layer. A support structure is preferably formed by a second elastomer layer. The support structure being located and configured to support the first elastomer layer.

Abstract: A vibration dampening grip cover for the handle of an implement is preferably of multilayer laminate form having an inner vibration dampening layer and an outer gripping layer. A further inner force dissipating stiffening layer is included in the laminate. In a variation of the invention a grip cover is in the form of a sleeve which fits over the end of an implement handle. The sleeve terminates in a peripherally outward knob. The sleeve may be of a single layer made from vibration dampening material or may be a multilayer laminate.

Abstract: A grip for minimizing sting in a hand held swinging athletic contacting making article such as a bat, racquet, club or stick is secured to the handle of the article. The grip is a multilayer laminate having an inner layer made from an elastomeric material having high energy absorption and vibration damping characteristics. The laminate also includes an exposed outer layer made from an elastomeric material having a high coefficient of friction and being pliable. In addition, the laminate includes force dissipating material having the characteristics of absorbing and redirecting vibrational energy.

Abstract: An article of athletic clothing is provided with at least one sting reducing multilayer laminate pad. Preferably the laminate pad comprises an inner layer made of vibration damping material such as an elastomeric material and preferably silicone gel. The pad also includes a layer of force dissipating stiffening material as an intermediate layer located outwardly of the inner layer of vibration damping material. The pad also includes an outermost cover layer.

Abstract: A vibration dampening grip cover for the handle of an implement is preferably of multilayer laminate form having an inner vibration dampening layer and an outer gripping layer. A further inner force dissipating stiffening layer is included in the laminate. In a variation of the invention a grip cover is in the form of a sleeve which fits over the end of an implement handle. The sleeve terminates in a peripherally outward knob. The sleeve may be of a single layer made from vibration dampening material or may be a multilayer laminate.

Abstract: A hand held article, such as a golf club, includes an elongated handle with an inner support structure mounted to the handle and a vibration absorbing material mounted around the inner support structure. The inner support structure includes a plurality of spaced rigid projections which extend into the vibration absorbing material to a location inwardly of the outer surface of the vibration absorbing material. In one embodiment the inner support structure is integral with the shaft of the handle. In another embodiment a sleeve is heat shrunk onto the shaft and the inner support structure and vibration absorbing material are mounted over the sleeve.

Abstract: Various tools and devices, such as golf clubs, are improved by the incorporation of a vibration absorbing material having a hardness of less than 40 durometer reading, a coefficient of friction of at least 0.6 and a dampening vibration greater than 55%. When used for a golf club the material can be incorporated in the handle part of the shaft to improve the grip, can be inserted down the inside of the shaft to increase vibration absorption and a more solid contact or can be incorporated in the club head.