Abstract: A light flexible hand grip and method of making with an inner tubular core of flexible rubber with apertures formed therein and an outer tubular cover disposed over the core with a lighter weight annular flexible foam spacer between the core and outer cover. The spacer may be formed by injecting curable material through the apertures. The apertures may be formed by inserting a mandrel in the core, punching the holes and removing the mandrel.

Abstract: An implement grip assembly with an open ended tubular flexible grip assembled over a tubular implement handle. An end cap with deflectable portions is inserted in the open end of the handle and the deflectable portions frictionally engage the tubular handle for retention. The cap may also have surfaces detentably engaging corresponding surfaces on the flexible grip. A decorative medallion may be received on the cap and frictionally or magnetically retained thereon.

Abstract: A variable mass cap 20 for a shock imparting implement grip has a butt element 22 connected to a tubular portion 24 constructed to receive a selected mass 26, 28. The tubular portion 24 fits snugly within a recess 34 of a body 32, and is retained therein by the engagement of an annular ridge 36 with a first annular groove 30 disposed in an outer surface of the tubular portion 24. In an alternate embodiment, threaded portion 31 is received by and engaged by a corresponding threaded recess 34. The cap 20 is mechanically secured to the body 32 for providing a grip with a variable mass.

Abstract: A variable mass cap 20 for a shock imparting implement grip has a butt element 22 connected to a tubular portion 24 constructed to receive a selected mass 26, 28. The tubular portion 24 fits snugly within a recess 34 of a body 32, and is retained therein by the engagement of an annular ridge 36 with a first annular groove 30 disposed in an outer surface of the tubular portion 24. In an alternate embodiment, threaded portion 31 is received by and engaged by a corresponding threaded recess 34. The cap 20 is mechanically secured to the body 32 for providing a grip with a variable mass.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming a reminder rib on a hand grip using an improved core bar having an axial groove extending lengthwise on a molding portion of the core bar for forming a rib on an interior surface of the hand grip. When the hand grip is installed on a shaft or handle, the interior rib forms a reminder rib on an underside of the hand grip.

Abstract: A light weight flexible hand grip and method of making with a single piece precursor grip member having a tubular sleeve portion connected with a tubular grip portion with a wall situated therebetween. An alternate embodiment includes the tubular grip portion attached proximate an open end of the tubular sleeve portion. A core portion is disposed on an outer surface of the tubular sleeve portion and the tubular grip portion is positioned back over the tubular sleeve portion securing the core portion within an annular cavity to form the light weight hand grip.

Abstract: An implement grip assembly with an open ended tubular flexible grip assembled over a tubular implement handle. An end cap with deflectable portions is inserted in the open end of the handle and the deflectable portions frictionally engage the tubular handle for retention. The cap may also have surfaces detentably engaging corresponding surfaces on the flexible grip. A decorative medallion may be received on the cap and frictionally or magnetically retained thereon.

Abstract: A changeable grip 20 for a shock imparting implement grip has a body 22, ferrule element 24, and a sleeve 26. The body 22 and sleeve 26 portions of the grip are threadably connected to the ferrule element 24 which is attached to the shaft 14 of a shock imparting implement.

Abstract: An improved compression molding process uses a separation plate 26 disposed between the upper and lower sections 22, 24 of a compression mold 20 for forming a grip with a distinct separation of multiple elastomeric materials. An optional compound retention plate 25 mounted on at least one of the mold sections forms a distinct color separation in the resulting grip. The optional compound retention plate 25 provides at least one groove formed in the split line of the grip that may be filled in with paint for a distinct overall two color appearance.

Abstract: A light flexible hand grip and method of making with an inner tubular core of flexible rubber with apertures formed therein and an outer tubular cover disposed over the core with a lighter weight annular flexible foam spacer between the core and outer cover. The spacer may be formed by injecting curable material through the apertures. The apertures may be formed by inserting a mandrel in the core, punching the holes and removing the mandrel.

Abstract: A flexible grip for an implement handle and method of making same in which the grip is molded with a core or mandrel having a spiral groove which forms a thread like surface on the interior of the grip when molded. Upon removal from the mold, the core may be easily removed by relative rotation of the core and grip one with respect to the other.