Abstract: An adjustable sledgehammer workout apparatus may include a handle, and a clamping assembly connected to the handle. The clamping assembly can include an upper portion and a lower portion, the lower portion connected to a first end of the handle, the clamping assembly operable to releasably clamp a dumbbell between the upper and lower portions of the clamping assembly. The clamping assembly can include a first clamping subassembly operable to apply a clamping force on the upper and lower portions of the clamping assembly. The clamping assembly can further include a second clamping subassembly engageable with the first clamping subassembly, the second clamping subassembly operable to increase the clamping force applied by the first clamping subassembly on the upper and lower portions of the clamping assembly.

Abstract: An agility enhancement apparatus and method of use for an individual to engage in manual agility enhancement activity, the agility enhancement apparatus includes a beam having a proximal end portion and an opposing distal end portion with a longitudinal axis spanning therebetween. Further included in the agility enhancement apparatus is a weight affixed to the distal end portion, wherein the weight makes the distal end portion weigh more than the proximal end portion. Also included in the agility enhancement apparatus is a flexible tether extension having a first end portion and an opposing second end portion with a longwise axis spanning therebetween. The flexible tether extension first end portion is affixed to the proximal end portion wherein the flexible tether second end portion is a free cantilever end, wherein operationally the individual grasps the tether second end portion and swings the beam in a free movement pattern.

Abstract: A golf club head comprises a body having a face, a crown and a sole together defining an interior cavity. The body having a channel located on the sole and extending generally from a heel end of the body to a toe end of the body. A weight member movably positioned within the channel such that a position of the weight member within the channel is able to be adjusted, thereby adjusting a location of a center of gravity of the body. Additionally, adjustment of the weight member provides a maximum x-axis adjustment range of the position of the center of gravity (Max ?CGx) that is greater than 2 mm and a maximum z-axis adjustment range of the center of gravity (Max ?CGz) that is less than 2 mm.

Abstract: An enhanced table tennis racket is disclosed that incorporates features for enhancing the aerobic exercise value of the game. One or more weights may be attached, removably or permanently, to the racket. In alternative embodiments, a mobile computer device such as a smartphone may be fitted in a recess formed in the racked and may track the movement of the racket. Mobile application software may provide data processing and reporting functions. A computing device in communication with the mobile computing device may receive data concerning the racket for demonstration or analysis purposes.

Abstract: A training racket with a user end on one side and a hitting end on an opposite side. The user end further comprises a first grip, a second grip, and a generally u-shaped segment interconnecting the first grip and the second grip. The generally u-shaped segment extends away from an axis extending through the first grip, the second grip and the hitting end, whereby the player positions a portion of the racket behind their back with a first grip on one side of their body and the second grip on the opposite side of their body to practice their hitting and swinging techniques.

Abstract: A golf club head comprising a channel and an expandable weight that can be removably fixed at any point within the channel is disclosed herein. The weight comprises at least an upper portion, a lower portion, and a bolt, and preferably is formed of a metal material co-molded with a polymeric material such as rubber. The channel has an opening with a width that is less than the width of both an inner part of the channel and the weight, such that the weight cannot fall out of the channel during use. The channel may also have an end that opens into a port, which can be filled with a plug or weight screw to prevent the weight from falling out of the channel, and also can be removed so that the weight can be removed and replaced with another expandable weight.

Abstract: A golf club head comprising multiple means of adjusting the location of the center of gravity, and the bias, is disclosed herein. In a preferred embodiment, the golf club head comprises a non-metal medallion comprising a channel that is affixed to one of the crown and the sole, a slidable weight sized to fit within the channel, and a cover that attaches to the medallion and locks the slidable weight within the channel at a location selected by a user. The cover preferably includes at least one cutout so that the slidable weight is at least partially visible to the user when it is locked within the channel. The cover also includes additional cutouts that receive protrusions extending from the medallion to more securely attach the cover to the medallion.

Abstract: A batting aid apparatus and methods for using same with a bat (e.g., baseball or softball bat) to increase batting power, bat speed, and swing path is provided. The batting aid apparatus can include an annular body adapted to surround a bat and having a bore formed therethrough, a plurality of annular ribs disposed on a surface of an inner diameter of the annular body and located within the bore of the annular body, and an annular sleeve adjacent and extending from one or more outer surfaces of the annular body, such that the annular sleeve can be concentric with the bore of the annular body.

Abstract: A golf club head comprises a body having a face, a crown and a sole together defining an interior cavity. The body having a channel located on the sole and extending generally from a heel end of the body to a toe end of the body. A weight member movably positioned within the channel such that a position of the weight member within the channel is able to be adjusted, thereby adjusting a location of a center of gravity of the body. Additionally, adjustment of the weight member provides a maximum x-axis adjustment range of the position of the center of gravity (Max ?CGx) that is greater than 2 mm and a maximum z-axis adjustment range of the center of gravity (Max ?CGz) that is less than 2 mm.

Abstract: A combined golf club cover and stand comprises a substantially rigid base and a cover portion configured to securely hold a head of a golf club against the substantially rigid base. The substantially rigid base includes a bottom platform, a first side wall, and an opposing second side wall with a bottom ledge that extends toward the first side wall, such that when the head of the golf club is held against the substantially rigid base, a toe end of the head is in contact with an interior surface of the first side wall, and a heel end of the head sits on the bottom ledge of the second side wall. The assembled golf club and combined golf club cover and stand is thus capable of standing upright, without any outside support, when the bottom platform is on a substantially flat underlying ground surface.

Abstract: An iron type golf club head body has a back portion with a recess defined by a perimeter wall therein, and the recess having a back surface for attachment of an adjustable medallion. In a set of golf irons, the recess areas are progressively larger as the irons get shorter in length. In lieu of providing a different size medallion for each club head in a set of irons, the adjustable medallion is designed to use one medallion to accommodate an entire set of irons. The medallion consists of top and bottom pieces that can slide to an either small size or an expanded size. An area between the pieces creates a gap that will vary in width depending upon the size of the club head.

Abstract: A golf club head cover. Implementations may include a body portion defining an internal cavity for receiving a golf club head, a first flap disposed on the body portion and including a first magnetic fastener, and a second flap disposed on the body portion and including a second magnetic fastener. The first magnetic fastener and second magnetic fastener may substantially align with each other and may be aligned substantially parallel with the internal cavity of the body portion. Particular implementations may include a notch adjacent to the internal cavity and/or reentrant openings on both a side of the first flap and on a side of the second flap.

Abstract: An apparatus for sports training includes a weighted body portion having a handle at a first end of the weighted body. A sports equipment portion is attached to a second end of the weighted body. The sports equipment portion corresponds to actual sport equipment.

Abstract: A weighted apparatus, such as a bat, bar, stick, racket, or club, includes added weight in one end of the apparatus to create an obviously heavy end, and thereby an unbalanced apparatus. The unbalanced apparatus gives the user the ability to create a heavy load to build strength by holding the light end of the device and a light load to build speed, endurance, and flexibility by holding the heavy end of the device. When swung holding the heavy end, such an unbalanced apparatus is uniquely effective for various sports practice regimens, certain game play, general exercise, physical rehabilitation, etc., to improve the user's strength and overall conditioning levels, to build hand speed and to promote a proper swing.

Abstract: A head cover for a golf club includes a first surface having a removable cleaning pad thereon, and a second surface on which at least one golf accessory constructed of a ferrous metal is removably attached thereto. The second surface is part of a tri-layer construction with magnets forming the second middle layer so as to so retain the golf accessory thereon. The cleaning pad is removed by the golfer from the first surface and includes a scrubbing area to remove grit and/or debris from one of a golf ball and a golf club face.

Abstract: TP Weights 5 is A Weighted Training Tennis Racquet for Actual Tennis practice. The Racquet helps develop, strengthen, condition the major muscles and tendons used for Tennis. A tennis players arms and wrist, shoulders, back, neck, abdomen all benefit from this device. The Racquet when weighted in accordance with the invention will increase the strength, control and power of its user when practicing the game of Tennis. This device has a NEW AND IMPROVED SCREW ON BOTTOM CAP WITH RUBBER BUMPER securing the weights and weight Spacers in place inside of the handle and reducing impact vibrations. The handle opens at the bottom of the Racquet, allowing the NEW AND IMPROVED ABS PLACTIC-MOLDED weighted metal bars which also reduce impact vibration, to be inserted for desired weight and light plastic weight spacers to fill space in chamber for less weight. Keeping desired weights from shifting.

Abstract: An athletic swing trainer permits an athlete to swing a trainer at speeds far in excess of the athlete's conventional swing speeds and to confirm to the athlete that the practice swings made with the trainer at these extremely high speeds have been technically properly executed. Armed with this experience, the athlete is then able to swing the athlete's own conventional club, bat or racquet at speeds which, though lower than the athlete's trainer swing speeds, are significantly higher than the athlete's conventional club swing speeds. After six or seven trainer swings, an athlete's swing speed at point of contact of a conventional golf club, bat or racquet with a corresponding ball is typically increased in a range of 5 to 15%.

Abstract: An indoor golf swing practice implement is provided with a total length from 16 to 20 inches and including a shaft with a standard golf grip on one end and with a weight at the other end. The total weight and balance of the practice implement is such that the implement moment is substantially the same as that of a regular golf club to provide the same feel, heft and swinging weight for practice of golf strokes in confined spaces.

Abstract: Golf instructional aid to help players feel and understand proper swing path, improve technique, and provide a variety of other drills to improve performance, all accomplished with a single training aid.

Abstract: A weight training apparatus which develops strength, suppleness and memory in the muscles used for swinging of a sports implement which may be a baseball bat, tennis racquet, golf club or other sporting implement or equipment. More specifically, the trainer provides for normal use of the sport implement by a user to swing and hit an object such as a golf ball while providing shock absorption to reduce vibration and twisting of the implement upon impact with the object.

Abstract: A golf practice device replicates in large part a golf club, provided, however the weighting in the device facilitates maintaining a golfer's arms in close proximity in a “V” configuration and facilitates during a golf swing the return of a golf club to its starting position just prior to contacting and hitting a golf ball.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a structure comprising a top, a bottom, a sidewall, a central hole extending from the top to the bottom, a void in a section of the sidewall, and a curved cavity disposed in the top. The central hole is configured to accept a shaft of a golf club. The void is configured to enable a length of the shaft to pass through the sidewall into the central hole. A compressible material is joined to a wall of the central hole to contact the shaft. A clasp is joined to the structure. The clasp is operable to rotate about the sidewall to close the void and retain the shaft within the central hole. A spring mechanism is disposed in the curved cavity and is joined to the structure and the clasp. The spring mechanism is configured to be operable to urge the clasp to close the void.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a structure comprising a top, a bottom, a sidewall, a central hole extending from the top to the bottom, a void in a section of the sidewall, and a curved cavity disposed in the top. The central hole is configured to accept a shaft of a golf club. The void is configured to enable a length of the shaft to pass through the sidewall into the central hole. A compressible material is joined to a wall of the central hole to contact the shaft. A clasp is joined to the structure. The clasp is operable to rotate about the sidewall to close the void and retain the shaft within the central hole. A spring mechanism is disposed in the curved cavity and is joined to the structure and the clasp. The spring mechanism is configured to be operable to urge the clasp to close the void.

Abstract: A golf club head cover with storage includes a cover body, a closure flap and a pocket. The cover body defines an interior cavity configured to receive a club head. A first portion of the closure flap is fixed relative to the cover body and a second portion of the closure flap is movable between a closed position and an opened position. In the closed position, the closure flap covers an opening of the interior cavity of the cover body. The pocket is disposed on the closure flap.

Abstract: A golf practice device replicates in large part a golf club, provided, however the weighting in the device facilitates maintaining a golfer's arms in close proximity in a “V” configuration and facilitates during a golf swing the return of a golf club to its starting position just prior to contacting and hitting a golf ball.

Abstract: A golf club head, golf club and a set of golf heads and clubs is provided with a center of gravity indicator mechanism housed on the rear side that may include a latitudinal strip and a center of gravity locator structure positioned on an axis transverse to the rear side and extending through the center of gravity of the body. The center of gravity locator structure may be fixed on a golf club head or may be variable. Additionally, a set of golf club heads is provided in which the center of gravity indicator mechanism is varied for each club in the set as the position of the center of gravity locator structure is varied for each of the golf club heads. The golf club heads may be coupled to shafts and grips and other features to form a golf club or golf club set.

Abstract: A golf swing training device for improving a user's strength, flexibility, balance and weight transfer as well as teaching proper rotation of wrists and forearms is disclosed. The training device includes a weighted shaft having a proximal and distal end, the weight being evenly distributed along the length of the shaft. The shaft includes first and second indicia along the entire length of the shaft, the first indicia located on one side of the shaft, and the second indicia located on the opposite side of the shaft. In embodiments, a user interface calculates a customized training device based on user information.

Abstract: A training device for improving one's swing in a particular sport having a weighted member flexibly tethered to a handle. The handle is gripped swinging the weighted member against a target.

Abstract: A golf club training device is provided for strengthening the wrists of a player and thereby increasing the speed of his or her golf swing. The device comprises a club shaft, a handle and a club head. The club shaft is shorter than a standard golf club to permit use of the device in areas where a full-size club would be impossible. A standard golf club handle is disposed the club shaft upper end such that a user may utilize the same grip on the device as he or she would use on a standard club. The head of the club is removably secured to a lower end of the club, allowing club head replacement with differing weight to promote strength training of a user's wrists and arms. Repeated use of the device with increasing weight results in stronger wrist muscles, thereby providing greater swing control and club head speed.

Abstract: A training device for improving one's swing in a particular sport having a weighted member flexibly tethered to a handle. The handle is gripped swinging the weighted member against a target.

Abstract: The present invention provides a golf training aid that includes a shaft, a grip attached to the shaft and a weight for use in conjunction with the shaft, wherein the weight of the shaft and grip is less than that of a golf club for which training is being provided. The training aid permits both under and overweight training. In a further embodiment, the invention provides a golf training aid having two visually distinct regions.

Abstract: A golf club that gives instant feedback for helping a player improve his/her ball striking skills while practicing a swing where the golf club has a shaft which is permanently or removably attached to the club head and the club head may have added weights. A shaft extension is attached to the heel of the club face. The toe area of the club head is higher than the club face and the toe and toe area curves down with a sharp indentation.

Abstract: A training apparatus for temporarily increasing the weight of a golf club head has a body member having a perimeter profile which may at least partially mimic that of the golf club head and has a substantially flat surface for positioning adjacent the striking face of the golf club head. When fixed to the head of a golf club, the training apparatus increases the weight of the club and redistributes the center of gravity closer to the club head, allowing the golfer to benefit more from warm-up swings prior to actual play. The training apparatus may be formed of metal and contains a cutout or cavity in which a magnetic material resides to enable temporary attachment to the club head. In various other embodiments, the body member of the training apparatus may be substantially formed from either all metal or all magnetic material.

Abstract: A golf training aid having multiple functions comprising a tubular body as a storage compartment for storing alignment rods and mounting pins The golf training aid can be used in various configurations such as a putting track or a swing alignment aid. The golf {raining aid fit's into a golf bag and its cushioned ends protect adjacent golf clubs when the bag is being shipped.

Abstract: A golf putter generally has a nearly flat sole surface, multiple or decorative sight lines used to align the putter with the target, or target line. This new design has an extremely rounded sole surface from heel to toe and from the ball striking face to the rear of the putter head. This works extremely well when putting through taller fringe grasses off the green. The well rounded heel and toe and leading angular surface contribute to stabilizing the orientation of the ball striking face when putting from extremely sloped side hill lies in the taller fringe grasses. It has a single brightly colored sight line from the ball striking face to the rear of the putter head to eliminate a majority of visual clutter. This focuses the golfers eyes completely on the sight line, target line, and center of the golf ball.

Abstract: Wood-type golf club heads (e.g., drivers, fairway woods, wood-type hybrid clubs, or the like) include: (a) a ball striking face; (b) a club head body engaged or integrally formed with the ball striking face, wherein the club head body includes a removable wrapping element proximal to the ball striking face.

Abstract: A golf club head includes a club head having a plurality of components and a plurality of retaining members, with each retaining member positioned on one of the components. A tensioning assembly for releasably securing the components of the club head together includes a tension element coupled to the club head components by way of the retaining members, and a tensioning member for introducing tension into the tension element.

Abstract: A golf club which helps master a proper swing path is provided. A golf club includes a hollow shaft; a club head at a tip portion of the shaft; a grip at a base end portion of the shaft; and a balance-shifting unit which increases a swing balance of the golf club. The balance-shifting unit includes a partitioning portion which divides an inside space of the shaft into a first portion on the base end portion side and a second portion on the tip portion side; and a balancing material. The partitioning portion includes a first shifter portion which allows the balancing material held in the first portion to move to the second portion side in association with a swing; and a second shifter portion which allows the balancing material on the second portion side to return to the first portion. The golf club further includes a balance holder.

Abstract: A golf swing trainer providing a resiliently flexible shaft having a first shaft end coupled to a swing element and a second shaft end coupled to a grip having a tapered external surface gripably received by the hands.

Abstract: Embodiments include a golf swing training device primarily formed from a first material having dimensions suitable for wrapping around a shaft of a golf club and a second material coupled to the first material wherein the second material conforms to the dimensions of the first material and adds sufficient weight to the golf club. The training device is removable coupled to the shaft of the golf club. A method including securing a swing training device around a portion of the shaft of the golf club, the training device comprising a length dimension suitable to distribute a weight of the training device about a substantial portion of the length of the shaft and then swinging the golf club.

Abstract: A golf club head comprises a body, a track formed in or attached to the body and having a length and a weight and weight retainer. The weight is continuously repositionable such that it can be positioned at any selected point along the track between its ends. The weight has a major dimension, and the weight retainer comprises a fastening member having a diameter not greater than about one half of the major dimension of the weight.

Abstract: A golf stroke training device includes a base that has a first section and a second section, and a vertical guide coupled to the base. The vertical guide is substantially perpendicular to the base. The first section has an arc extending from an approximate midpoint of the device to a first end of the device, and the second section comprises a substantially straight edge extending from the approximate midpoint of the device to a second end of the device. In another embodiment, the second section comprises a substantially straight edge extending from the approximate midpoint towards the target and an inside along an arc.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a sports training device and method thereof. More particularly, the invention encompasses a flexible panel having a pocket for accommodating a golf club that is secured to the head of a golf club and used as a golf training device (GTD). The present invention is also directed to a novel method of training a golfer using the inventive golf training tool. The inventive golf training device may also be referred to as a lag rag or as a wind speed resistance trainer.

Abstract: Herein is described a swing training device comprising two handles, each handle with a threaded post, a male manufactured head with a male locking device and a threaded receptacle for the threaded post and a female manufactured head with a female locking device and a threaded receptacle for the threaded post, wherein one handle is connected to each manufactured head by screwing the threaded post into the threaded receptacle, and wherein the male locking device is releasably connected to the female locking device thereby forming the swing training device. The device can be used for general fitness training or to improve a user's golf skills while at the same time exercising, gaining strength and flexibility.

Abstract: A weighted stick practice aid is provided for use with a lacrosse stick assembly including a lacrosse stick, a lacrosse head having a head neck portion, a head ball stop portion, head sidewalls, and a head lip. The weighted stick practice aid comprises a flexible padded weight donut comprising a horizontal donut portion including a first engagement end, a second engagement end, and a weighted interior center portion. The weighted interior center portion includes a plurality of weighted particulates contained within. A head engagement portion extends from the second engagement end and includes a donut loop hole formed within. The horizontal donut portion is configured to wrap around the lacrosse stick and form a primary catch by engaging the first engagement end to the second engagement end. The head engagement portion is configured to extend to sit within the head ball stop portion.

Abstract: A golf stroke training device includes a base that has a first section and a second section, and a vertical guide coupled to the base. The vertical guide is substantially perpendicular to the base. The first section has an arc extending from an approximate midpoint of the device to a first end of the device, and the second section comprises a substantially straight edge extending from the approximate midpoint of the device to a second end of the device.

Abstract: A trainer golf club is provided having a hollowed shaft with a plurality of concentric weights extending along the length of the shaft for endurance training. The concentric weights may be added or removed to obtain a desired training weight for the golf club. Since the weights extend along the length of the shaft, their weight is substantially evenly distributed along the shaft which keeps the center of gravity of the trainer golf club substantially the same as that of a conventional golf club. Interchangeable golf club heads are provided that couple to one end of the trainer golf club to enable hitting golf balls. By providing multiple different types of golf club heads, the trainer golf club may be customized. Moreover, different size club heads may be coupled to a single shaft to enable a golfer to carry a set of clubs in a small, compact package.

Abstract: The protective cap for a golf club head comprises a thin-walled shell having a convex outer surface and a concave inner surface. The thin-walled shell preferably has an opening at an end portion thereof for receiving a shaft portion of the golf club with the portion of the golf club head to be protected being enclosed by the thin-walled shell. The thin-walled shell has at least one projection having an end extending away from the concave inner surface. An adhesive is applied to the end of the projection, which is formed such that the adhesive contacts a portion of the golf club head when the shaft extends through the opening to retain the protective cap mounted to a selected portion of the golf club head.

Abstract: A golf exerciser in the form of a swingable tube containing a movable mass supported by an extension spring is provided with a shock absorber cooperating with a proximal end mount for the spring. This absorbs recoil movement of the mass, the spring, the connector, and reduces recoil impact shock that otherwise could be felt by the hands of the person exercising.

Abstract: A golf club swing weight apparatus. The apparatus has a first weight and a second weight each having a pair of apertures formed therein, and adapted to be secured against a club shaft of a golf club. A strap having a length sufficient to extend through the pairs of apertures, and around the first and second weights when the first and second weights are positioned adjacent one another on said club shaft, is used to secure the first and second weights to the club shaft. The strap may include a loop element affixed to a first end thereof, and a first hook and loop type fastener material at the first end. A second end of the strap may include a stop component fixedly secured to the strap. The stop prevents the second end from being completely pulled through said loop element. Thus, the weights may not be inadvertently separated from the strap while the apparatus is affixed to a club shaft and an individual is swinging the golf club.