Abstract: A pickleball paddle assembly a head having a front side, a back side and a perimeter edge. The perimeter edge includes a top edge, a bottom edge, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. A central portion of each of the front and back sides is planar. A handle is attached to and extends downwardly from the from the bottom edge of the head. A plurality of inserts is provided and the perimeter edge has a plurality of wells extending therein that are each configured to releasably receive and retain one of the inserts. Each insert of the plurality of inserts defines a weight such that a weight of the head is selectively altered by inserting one or more of the inserts into one or more of the wells.

Abstract: The present invention provides a game racquet including an integrated circuit capable of supporting a low-voltage energy current. An embodiment of the invention provides a game racquet including one or more enhancements attached or integrated on the racquet frame. These enhancements may include but are not limited to: one or more LEDs, a sound amplification device, and an electromagnetic vibration emitter. In a further embodiment, the game racquet responds electronically to ball impact on at least one of the strings, and subsequently performs and action or actions including but not limited to making a sound or sounds, triggering lights, triggering LEDs, triggering another type of automation on the racquet such as a vibration emitter within the handle. The game racquet frame comprising at least one string channel in the frame head, bridge, or other area, which houses an actuator responds mechanically to a string movement triggering electronic connection.

Abstract: The present invention provides a game racquet including an integrated circuit capable of supporting a low-voltage energy current. An embodiment of the invention provides a game racquet including one or more enhancements attached or integrated on the racquet frame. These enhancements may include but are not limited to: one or more LEDs, a sound amplification device, an electromagnetic vibration emitter, and other such enhancements as would be apparent to one skilled in the art. In a further embodiment, the game racquet responds electronically to ball impact on at least one of the strings, and subsequently performs and action or actions including but not limited to making a sound or sounds, triggering lights, triggering LEDs, triggering another type of automation on the racquet such as a vibration emitter within the handle.

Abstract: A table tennis paddle is disclosed designed to enhance player control using a penhold grip. The paddle includes a thumb tab extending from the handle on which a player rests a thumb and, in an embodiment, a finger tab extending from the opposite side of the handle. The finger tab preferably defines a recess adjacent the handle which receives the forefinger.

Abstract: A skill improvement racket for use when playing a game of Table Tennis features a linear handle. The racket features a planar, circular blade having a blade first side with a blade first side area. The blade features a blade upper edge, an opposing blade lower edge, a blade first edge, an opposing blade second edge, and a blade midline axis. The blade lower edge is located on a handle first end. The racket features a first color circle with a first color circle area. The first color circle is located on the blade first side adjacent to the blade first edge and proximal to the blade upper edge. The first color circle is a contrasting color with respect to a blade first side color located on the blade first side.

Abstract: A table tennis racquet (1), particularly a weather resistant table tennis racquet (1) comprising a plate-like base body (2), a first playing surface (5) made of a first plastic and is injection molded to a side of the base body (2) and a second playing surface (6) made of a second plastic is injection molded to another side of the base body (2). The first playing area (5) on a first side the basic body (2) and the second playing area (6) on a second side opposite the first side of the base body (2).

Abstract: An improved racquet handle, such as for a tennis or racquetball racquet, comprised of one or more flexible insert devices that add flexibility to said handle and create one or more pivot points along said handle. The increased flexibility of the racquet handle enables a user to impart greater force on a ball, such as a tennis ball, and also dampens or reduces the amount of vibration and/or shock otherwise imparted to the racquet user when the racquet strikes the ball. The structure of the improved racquet handle and the insert device(s) also permit the user to use the improved racquet handle with a plurality of interchangeable racquet heads.

Abstract: A table tennis paddle is disclosed designed to enhance player control using a penhold grip. The paddle includes a thumb tab extending from the handle on which a player rests a thumb and, in an embodiment, a finger tab extending from the opposite side of the handle. The finger tab preferably defines a recess adjacent the handle which receives the forefinger.

Abstract: A table tennis blade for playing table tennis with a ball includes a handle, a paddle extending from the handle having a generally circular configuration, one or more sources of light mounted to the handle or the paddle and/or a sensor mounted to the handle and/or the paddle. The sensor may be in communication with the light and may be configured to illuminate the light when the paddle strikes the ball.

Abstract: A transaction product includes a paddle, a string, a ball, and an account identifier. The paddle defines an enlarged portion and an elongated handle extending from the enlarged portion. The paddle is formed as a single piece of material. The string defines a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end of the string is coupled to the paddle. The ball is coupled to the second end of the string and is configured to bounce on the paddle. The account identifier is statically connected to the paddle and links the paddle to at least one of an account and a record and is machine readable by a point-of-sale terminal.

Abstract: A sports racquet comprising a handle portion, a paddle portion, which is provided with at least a solid ball striking surface, and a neck portion, which rigidly connects said handle portion and said paddle portion. The paddle portion comprises at least a first cavity having a first longitudinal axis, which is substantially unperpendicular to said main reference plane.

Abstract: A ball-striking sole for a table tennis paddle comprises a flexible coating (118) of elastic material, one face (135) of which is lined with elastically deformable pimples (120) which protrude from said face. The cross section of said pimples is greater in their region (122) of attachment to this coating than in the region close to their opposite end (124) and the side wall (125) of these pimples has a concave curved profile over at least a part of the height of the pimple between these two regions. This sole is used particularly successfully in a table tennis paddle in which the face of said sole (112) lined with pimples (120) is directed towards the inner side of the blade (115) of the paddle such that the free ends (124) of the pimples, the lateral surface of which has a concave curved profile (125), are pressed against a layer (126) of elastic material, secured to the blade, the modulus of elasticity of which is much lower than that of the elastic coating (118) of the sole.

Abstract: A novel and useful table tennis paddle for use during the play of any racket or paddle sport but preferably table tennis is provided and includes: a blade having a head and a handle extending from the head. The blade comprises a first layer, a second layer coupled to the first layer, a third layer coupled to the second layer, a fourth layer coupled to the third layer, and a fifth layer coupled to the fourth layer. Moreover, the first layer preferably comprises three sub-layers, the second layer preferably comprises one sub-layer, the third layer preferably comprises three sub-layers, the fourth layer preferably comprises one layer, and the fifth layer preferably comprises three sub-layers.

Abstract: A sports racquet comprising a handle portion, a paddle portion, which is provided with at least a solid ball striking surface, and a neck portion, which rigidly connects said handle portion and said paddle portion. The paddle portion comprises at least a first cavity having a first longitudinal axis, which is substantially unperpendicular to said main reference plane.

Abstract: The inventions published consist of ‘split-level step’ between bat handle and contact section. This said step provides the newly inventions here the concept of critical holding points (called as C.H.P.)for the thumb, forefinger and any of other three fingers. These fingers can grip firmly onto the said step. This allows better swing of the bat, angle control, flexibility of bat manipulation and power. These C.H.P. also provides the proper gripping areas so that finger deformation problem is less likely to happen. In addition, it is less strainuous physically for the wrist and fingers, so the better power and performance of the players can be maintained longer naturally throughout the games. Besides, the invented C.H.P.

Abstract: Novel sports articles are manufactured from acetylated wood. There is a process for manufacturing such articles from acetylated wood involving treating wood billets with the acetylation process and then shaping them into the desired sport article and then finishing the article with some durable finish such as varnish or shellac.

Abstract: A table tennis racket for shakehand grip style, in which a player having an index finger in contact with a backhand side of a racket body while grasping a handgrip of the racket with a thumb and middle, ring, and little fingers. The player can enhance powerful offensive strokes, and does not immoderately move his or her wrist when flipping the batting side to use both sides of the racket during a game. A beginner can easily enjoy playing table tennis using both sides of the racket with little slide and shake. The table tennis racket includes a racket body; two hitting surfaces formed on both sides of the body, each of the hitting surfaces covered with a rubber sheet; a handgrip extending downwards from the racket body; and projections extending outwards from an outer surface of the handgrip and supported by player's fingers when a player grips the handgrip.

Abstract: A paddle, including a pair of lateral members connected by a mounting structure which extends transversely between the lateral members and is spaced proximately equivalent to the height of a player's hand, from the palm to the back of the hand. The height of the mounting structure is configured to provide a glove-like fit to the player's hand to allow for fast and easy transition from a forehand to a backhand and to provide more direct control of a ball during play.

Abstract: A paddle, including a pair of lateral members connected by a mounting structure which extends transversely between the lateral members and is spaced proximately equivalent to the height of a player's hand, from the palm to the back of the hand. The height of the mounting structure is configured to provide a glove-like fit to the player's hand to allow for fast and easy transition from a forehand to a backhand and to provide more direct control of a ball during play.

Abstract: A table tennis racket includes a rubber (4) attached onto a blade (3) and easily removable without releasing any air-polluting gas. Opposing surfaces of the blade (3) and the rubber (4) have fine pores and lands of a micro-foam material, and the rubber (4) is removably held on the blade (3) with a vacuum suction force produced between the blade (3) and rubber (4) when pressed together.

Abstract: A racket is described, with a center of gravity thereof being approximate to a center of a rubber sheet of the racket, and a center of gravity that moves approximately to the center of rubber sheet and is located in a high ball-strike area. The racket has a substantially triangular blade. The blade comprises a head, a neck and a handle. The head becomes gradually narrower from front to back of the head, and the handle can further be lightened. The center of gravity of the racket can thereby move forward to the center of the rubber sheet to enhance attack and defense abilities of the racket, and reduce shock.

Abstract: A paddleball game apparatus that includes a paddle member having a face portion. A first piece of fabric of either small hooks or small loops is disposed on the face portion. There is a plurality of targets having indicia therein disposed on the first piece of fabric in a predetermined configuration. A first end of a cord member is attached to a first portion of the paddle member. Then a spherical member is attached to a second end of the cord member. A second piece of fabric of a mating one of small hooks and small loops is disposed on the spherical member. A handle member is attached to a second portion of the paddle member for grasping and manipulating the spherical member to stick on one of the plurality of targets.

Abstract: A ball game device comprising a body 10 adapted to receive a hand 24 and a wrist 25 of a user 26, the body 10 presenting two hitting surfaces 14 for hitting a ball 20. The body 10 comprises two panels 12 with a cavity 22 therebetween for receiving the hand 24 and wrist 25 through an opening 23. The device may also be supplied in kit form.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a table tennis racket comprising a core of synthetic material and a covering fitted onto said core by overmolding or by co-molding. According to the invention, the core is in the form of a single piece presenting a tubular handle and a paddle of thickness that is smaller than the smallest outside diametral dimension of the tubular handle, and it is provided with a plurality of recesses, between them defining a plurality of partitions extending perpendicularly to the plane of the paddle.

Abstract: A sport good, such as hockey stick, Ping-Pong bat, baseball bat, ski stick and so on, has a rigid member made of a composite material. The rigid member has a chamber therein, in which a high-pressure gas is filled to make the sport good having both properties of lighter weight and greater rigidity.

Abstract: A novel paddle for use in racquet sports, and particularly table tennis. The paddle features two handles, that are designed to use a novel very secure grip with more relaxed hand to compare with conventional paddles and the blade of the paddle angled down and backwards with ability to produce very powerful forehand and backhand offence strokes.

Abstract: A ping-pong paddle has a face (2) and a handle (3) which includes a forward handle part (4), oriented toward the face (2) and solidly connected to it, and a rear handle part (5-5′″) axially adjoining the forward handle part (4). The ping-pong paddle (1-1IV) offers the player an optimal hold on the handle and thus allows him to manipulate the paddle (1-1IV) to suit his own individual preferences and traits. The handle part (3) can be rotatable about the axis of symmetry (7) that extends through the handle (3) and the face (2).

Abstract: A multi-purpose racket. The multi-purpose racket includes a striking blade and a shaft. The striking blade includes a hollow substrate consisting of first and second flat sheets and partition walls successively arranged between the two flat sheets to form cells in the substrate. In this striking blade, a hard layer is attached to the outer surface of the first sheet of the substrate for allowing a user to strike a ball strongly. A sub-layer is attached to the outer surface of the second sheet of the substrate and acts as a cushion. In addition, a soft layer is attached to the outer surface of the sub-layer and has densely packed hook members over its whole external surface. The racket of this invention allows a user to strike various kinds of balls.

Abstract: A new type of ball racket with bumper guard comprises a racket frame, a racket face, a shaft and a handle. The bumper guard is affixed on the curved section of the racket frame, which surrounds the ball racket face having a plurality of holes on the ball-hitting area, and then two sides of the frame converge to form the shaft. The end of the shaft has a handle. The design of the ball racket with bumper guard can protect the racket frame from many scratches and bumps against the wall or the ground during ball play. This not only can help extend the service life of a normal racket, but also reduces the chance of wrist injury for players.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a multi-purpose racket. The multi-purpose racket includes a striking blade and a shaft. The striking blade includes a hollow substrate consisting of first and second flat sheets and a plurality of partition walls successively arranged between the two flat sheets to form a plurality of cells in the substrate. In this striking blade, a hard layer is attached to the outer surface of the first sheet of the substrate for allowing a user to strike a ball strongly. A sub-layer is attached to the outer surface of the second sheet of the substrate and acts as a cushion. In addition, a soft layer is attached to the outer surface of the sub-layer and has a plurality of densely packed hook members over its whole external surface. The racket of this invention allows a user to strike various kinds of balls.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment of a novel paddle for use in racquet sports, and particularly table tennis, is disclosed. The paddle features a handle, which is designed to comfortably conform to the player's grip while allowing for greater ease in performing all the basic strokes.

Abstract: The table tennis bat with adjusting gravity mechanism of the present invention, whose center of gravity can be varied dependent on player's habitual behavior or usual practice to be suitable for each table tennis player's demand, comprises a blade body, an upper handgrip part, a lower handgrip part, an adjusting gravity mechanism, and an adjusting knob. Which adjusting gravity mechanism is included a hollow rectangular frame, a lead screw and a slider block. The slider block is used as counterweigh when removed capably to vary the center of gravity of table tennis bat of the present invention. Accordingly, when the slider block is driven to have a forward displacement the center of gravity of table tennis bat of the present invention is varied forward. Similarly, when the slider block is driven to have a backward displacement the center of gravity of table tennis bat of the present invention is varied backward.

Abstract: A bat and ball game apparatus comprises:

Abstract: A perforated bat for playing games such as paddle tennis, tether ball and others, has a monolithic unstressed striking head which comprises a pair of outer lattices which form the striking surfaces; and these lattices are joined by a third internal core lattice which has at least one longitudinal and one lateral web spanning the two outer lattices.

Abstract: A bat in the form of a sleeve can be slid over the hand of a player so that the latter can play as in tennis, on any type of ground, with or without a bounce on the ground. The bat (1) comprises an upper sleeve element (5) and a lower sleeve element (6) joined along an edge (7) wherein an opening (10) is provided for inserting the hand. Each sleeve element is more rigid in a flat central portion (11, 12) forming a striking surface than close to its periphery. The bat envelops and holds the hand due to its inherent elasticity. It may also comprise retaining means (13) on the surface and closure devices to each side of the wrist.

Abstract: An electronic paddle that requires a player to strike an object with the paddle in a certain sequence. The electronic paddle includes a paddle that contains a game circuit and a speaker. The game circuit is connected to a first pressure sensor located on a first side of the paddle, and a second pressure sensor located on a second side of the paddle. The pressure sensors provide feedback signals to the game circuit when the paddle strikes the object. The game circuit and speaker generate a first sound when the object strikes the first side of the paddle, and a second sound when the object strikes the second side of the paddle. To play a game the player strikes the object with the first and second sides of the paddle in a pattern that is compared by the game circuit with a predetermined sequence. The game circuit and speaker can emit one sound to indicate a successful matching of the sequence, or another sound to indicate that the player did not strike the object in the correct sequence.

Abstract: An electronic paddle that requires a player to strike an object with the paddle in a certain sequence. The electronic paddle includes a paddle that contains a game circuit and a speaker. The game circuit is connected to a first pressure sensor located on a first side of the paddle, and a second pressure sensor located on a second side of the paddle. The pressure sensors provide feedback signals to the game circuit when the paddle strikes the object. The game circuit and speaker generate a first sound when the object strikes the first side of the paddle, and a second sound when the object strikes the second side of the paddle. To play a game the player strikes the object with the first and second sides of the paddle in a pattern that is compared by the game circuit with a predetermined sequence. The game circuit and speaker can emit one sound to indicate a successful matching of the sequence, or another sound to indicate that the player did not strike the object in the correct sequence.