Abstract: An adapter assembly for use in the cue/billiards sports. The adapter assembly includes a first part, also referred to as a sleeve, and a second part, referred to as an adapter. The adapter assembly inserts into a hollow cue shaft. When the first end of the adapter assembly is inserted into the hollow cue shaft, the adapter of the adapter assembly is configured to receive an insertion pin of a cue handle and to hold the cue handle in position relative to the cue shaft.

Abstract: The invention pertains to sports shafts to other sports equipment subjected to impact thereon. The longitudinal edges of the sports shaft are replaced with elastomeric material so as to create a series of bumpers along the longitudinal edges providing increased protection and longevity to the stick. The invention also pertains to the blade, as in hockey stick blade, wherein the top surface of the blade is provided with an elastomeric material so as to create a bumper on the top surface. The invention also pertains to a method of fabricating said sports shaft.

Abstract: The invention pertains to sports shafts to other sports equipment subjected to impact thereon. The longitudinal edges of the sports shaft are replaced with elastomeric material so as to create a series of bumpers along the longitudinal edges providing increased protection and longevity to the stick. The invention also pertains to the blade, as in hockey stick blade, wherein the top surface of the blade is provided with an elastomeric material so as to create a bumper on the top surface. The invention also pertains to a method of fabricating said sports shaft.