Abstract: An alignment aid for a golf club includes a centerline marker for marking a centerline of a shaft of a golf club, one or more alignment angle markers and an angle indicator configured to couple to the centerline marker at a first end and one of the one or more alignment angle markers at a second opposite end, wherein the angle indicator indicates a preselected club angle for a user. The centerline marker, the one or more alignment angle markers and the angle indicator can comprise one or more stickable decals.

Abstract: A flexible tubular golf club grip is formed of elastomeric material having a substantially closed end with an end cap. The tubular portion is formed of substantially softer material than the end cap and has disposed on opposite sides axially spaced discrete areas of macro-texture having spaced raised portions giving a quilt-like appearance. The discrete areas of macro-texture are disposed peripherally spaced on opposite sides of the grip. The end cap has an extension which closely inter-fits the inner periphery of the tubular portion and provides support therefor proximate the substantially closed end. The cap extension has axially extending protrusions peripherally spaced on the top and bottom of the cap which are flush with the outer surface of the tubular portion.

Abstract: A flexible grip for a golf club having a tubular member with one or more strips of elastomeric material significantly softer than the elastomeric material of the tubular member provided on the exterior surface of the tubular member. In one version, the strips are on the top flat surface, on other versions, the strips are on the side or both. In another version, an air pocket is provided beneath the strip on the top surface. In another version, a rib or key on a core bar forms a channel on the inner surface of the tubular member during molding. Upon removal of the core bar, a pocket is formed along the grip upon assembly on a club shaft. Upon gripping, the strips and pockets allow depression providing indication of grip pressure. The strips also provide visual aids for user hand positioning.

Abstract: The present invention is a mono-manual golf swing apparatus. More particularly, the apparatus is an accessory for a golf club which facilitates singular manual dexterous handling of a golf club and eliminates unintended slipping while swinging. Of further advantage, this apparatus may be easily removed, attached and detached single-handedly.

Abstract: An improved putter grip is provided. In one embodiment, the putter grip includes an enlarged heel portion that can be held in the fore-to-aft direction or the side-to-side direction, dependent upon the user's preference. The putter grip includes a front-facing surface between a right side surface and a left side surface. The putter grip also includes a rear-facing surface that is opposite of the front-facing surface. The rear-facing surface includes an upper portion, defining the enlarged heel, a lower portion, and an intermediate portion. The lower portion of the rear-facing surface is spaced apart from the front-facing surface by a reduced distance, and the intermediate portion is a continuous extension of the lower portion. As a result, the front-to-back width of the putter grip is greater in the upper portion than in the lower portion, with the intermediate portion defining a slightly concave exterior curvature.

Abstract: An improved putter grip is provided. In one embodiment, the putter grip includes opposing sloped sidewalls, such that the upper portion of the putter grip includes a dual-sided pistol configuration. The sloped sidewalls can be substantially planar, and the putter grip is symmetrical about a plane of symmetry that runs through the grip centerline. The opposing sloped sidewalls can be aligned in the fore-to-aft direction or aligned in the side-to-side direction and may be used by both a left-hand-dominant and a right-hand-dominant golfer without mechanical adjustment. The lower portion of the putter grip is a continuous extension of the upper portion but lacks the taper found in the upper portion of the putter grip. Embodiments also include a putter grip having only a single-sided taper that reduces to a minimum front-to-back width at an intermediate portion of the putter grip, the putter grip being symmetrical about the grip centerline.

Abstract: A golf training aid that may be attached to any golf club that may force a golfer's hands into the proper grip position for various types of golf shots is provided. The device and methods of the present disclosure may further allow a golfer to practice these shots to build muscle memory and to ingrain the proper grip positions into memory to allow for repeated and consistent shot performance.

Abstract: A variable stiffness striking implement, such as, for example, a ball bat typically used in baseball, softball, or rubber ball. The striking implement, preferably has a separate barrel and handle. A wedge and joint attached directly to the handle or indirectly to the handle using an interface portion engage the interior surface of the barrel. Most preferably, the wedge and joint are molded about the interface portion and a handle preform is then inserted into the intention of the interface portion and the handle is then molded. Wedge hardness is selectable and a stiffness member may also be employed. Stiffness member hardness may be selectable or may be adjustable by varied adjustment of a cap in relation to the barrel. Alternatively, the cap may not be adjustable in relation to the barrel so that a selected stiffness member hardness is fixed.

Abstract: A device that includes a receiving surface for positioning at least one human body part, multiple capacitive sensor elements disposed within multiple positioning areas on the receiving surface, a sense circuit configured to compare the capacitance measurements of the sensor elements with threshold capacitance values and generate a signal when the capacitance measurements indicate proximity of a human body part on a positioning area, and an indicator configured to generate a notification when the position of the human body part corresponds with at least one location on the receiving surface.

Abstract: A golf putter grip pattern is disclosed. The golf putter grip has a top end, a bottom end, a substantially flat front portion, a substantially curved rear portion, a first side, and a second side. The first and second sides are in between the front portion and the rear portion. The present invention may further include a pattern disposed on the golf putter grip that aids the golfer in perfecting the golf putter swing.

Abstract: A golf aid is provided. The golf aid includes a golf club handle having a grip. The grip may include a pattern. The pattern includes at least an upper diamond and a lower diamond. The upper diamond includes a plurality of small upper diamonds forming the upper diamond. The lower diamond includes a plurality of small lower diamonds forming the lower diamond.

Abstract: A golf club grip includes an elongated body having an irregular pentagon-shaped five-sided cross-section with a contoured periphery and a consistent cross section along a longitudinal length of the body. The body can have at least one aperture formed therein. The at least one aperture can include first and second apertures defined by hollow cylindrical openings extending through one longitudinal end of the body. Each of the first and second apertures can have a longitudinal axis, which can extend parallel to one another. The longitudinal axes can define a plane extending in a direction generally perpendicular to a putter head face to be assembled to the body for right handed and left handed golfers, wherein a putter shaft to be located in either of the first and second apertures during assembly provides either an offset position or an onset position of a putter face with respect to the grip.

Abstract: An accessory for a golf club to assist in the grip of the golf club and prevent the club from slipping out of the user's hands, especially when the grip is wet. The accessory is slid onto the grip portion of the golf club.

Abstract: A golf putter grip comprises a main tubular body having a non-circular cross-section being symmetrical and remaining similar throughout its axial length, and a flat front area also along and throughout its axial length. The non-circular cross-section and the flat front area respectively have a width dimension sufficient to have two hands cupped together at the same height and two thumbs placed side by side on the flat front area to hold the putter grip comfortably with minimal wrist breaking-down. The main tubular body has flat-topped arch cross-section and is reversely tapered, and its reverse taper is sufficient in certain degrees to accommodate different finger lengths of two hands for reducing the gripping pressure, so as to make the gripping comfortable.

Abstract: A golf putter grip pattern is disclosed. The golf putter grip has a top end, a bottom end, a substantially flat front portion, a substantially curved rear portion, a first side, and a second side. The first and second sides are in between the front portion and the rear portion. The present invention may further include a pattern disposed on the golf putter grip that aids the golfer in perfecting the golf putter swing.

Abstract: A golf club includes an elongated shaft with a grip that fits against the inner surface of the user's leading forearm. The shaft is also angled both obtusely forward away from a striking surface of a club head and acutely inward toward the user parallel to the golfer's leading forearm where the club is anchored. The rounded front surface of the grip rests against the inner surface of the leading forearm of the golfer anchoring the club. By applying the appropriate pressure to the grip, a relatively stable triangle is formed with the hands and shoulders as the vertices. This club design permits the golfer, using the core muscles to turn away from and then through the ball, striking it in the process and putting it toward the target, thus dramatically reducing and/or eliminating movement in the joints of the hands, elbows, shoulders, waist, hips, knees and ankles.

Abstract: A finger position training sports device can include a surface for receiving at least a portion of a hand, a plurality of capacitance sensor areas formed on the surface, and a capacitance sense circuit attached to the sports device. The capacitance sense circuit can have an input coupled to each capacitance sensor area and a processor circuit that activates an indication value when predetermined sensor areas indicate contact with different portions of at least one hand.

Abstract: A golf aid is provided. The golf aid includes a golf club handle having a grip. The grip may include a pattern. The pattern includes at least an upper diamond and a lower diamond. The upper diamond includes a plurality of small upper diamonds forming the upper diamond. The lower diamond includes a plurality of small lower diamonds forming the lower diamond.

Abstract: A grip guide apparatus is disclosed for use as a training aid. The grip guide apparatus includes a substrate and chromic material. The substrate is dimensioned to cover at least a portion of an article of sports equipment such as a handle. The chromic material is capable of changing colors in response to one or more external stimuli. Changes in color of chromic material thereby indicate whether the user has proper or improper hand placement on the article of sports equipment. The chromic material may also indicate whether the user has applied the proper or improper amount of pressure to the article of sports equipment. The substrate may include an adhesive backing to affix the grip guide apparatus to the article of sports equipment. By generating feedback from the chromic material, good habits can be formed with respect to taking a proper grip of the article of sports equipment.

Abstract: Disclosed in this specification is a golfing glove that is configured to facilitate the proper grip of a golf club handle and a method of using the same. The palmar surface of the glove comprises a first indicator that extends along its width. A second indicator also disposed on the palmar surface. The thumb of the glove has a third indicator. The dorsal surface of the glove has a first elongated indicator aligned with the thumb and a second elongated indicator on the dorsal surface.

Abstract: A golf club grip includes an elongated body having an irregular pentagon-shaped five-sided cross-section with a contoured periphery and a consistent cross section along a longitudinal length of the body. The body can have at least one aperture formed therein. The at least one aperture can include first and second apertures defined by hollow cylindrical openings extending through one longitudinal end of the body. Each of the first and second apertures can have a longitudinal axis, which can extend parallel to one another. The longitudinal axes can define a plane extending in a direction generally perpendicular to a putter head face to be assembled to the body for right handed and left handed golfers, wherein a putter shaft to be located in either of the first and second apertures during assembly provides either an offset position or an onset position of a putter face with respect to the grip.

Abstract: Disclosed in this specification is a golfing glove that is configured to facilitate the proper grip of a golf club handle and a method of using the same. The palmar surface of the glove comprises a first indicator that extends along its width. A second indicator also disposed on the palmar surface. The thumb of the glove has a third indicator. The dorsal surface of the glove has a first elongated indicator aligned with the thumb and a second elongated indicator on the dorsal surface.

Abstract: In accordance with the preferred embodiment and alternative embodiments described are embodiments of a system and method that automatically grading a golf swing, by grading components of a golf swing, relative to a perfect swing.

Abstract: The disclosed systems and devices of enhancing power grip on an athletic apparatus allow for a constant pressure by the thumb and index finger to be applied to the golf club. The enhanced grip of the left thumb and index finger is sufficient to maintain proper grip during the golf swing and, most importantly, at impact. The disclosed systems and devices of enhancing power grip on an athletic apparatus comprise an index finger support, a thumb support and a locking mechanism. In an example embodiment, the index finger support comprises a slight curvature (or bevel) which allows this portion of the grip to be on the underside of the golf club. The thumb portion of the grip may be straight, exerting pressure on the top portion of the golf club.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to a grip for a golf club. In certain embodiments, the invention provides a golf club grip having a pattern such that a view of the grip is identical to a user for every position of a multi-positional club head of a golf club.

Abstract: A grip guide apparatus is disclosed for use as a training aid. The grip guide apparatus includes a substrate and chromic material. The substrate is dimensioned to cover at least a portion of an article of sports equipment such as a handle. The chromic material is capable of changing colors in response to one or more external stimuli. Changes in color of chromic material thereby indicate whether the user has proper or improper hand placement on the article of sports equipment. The chromic material may also indicate whether the user has applied the proper or improper amount of pressure to the article of sports equipment. The substrate may include an adhesive backing to affix the grip guide apparatus to the article of sports equipment. By generating feedback from the chromic material, good habits can be formed with respect to taking a proper grip of the article of sports equipment.

Abstract: A device for improving a golfer's swing, the device having a training handle for a golf club wherein the golf club has a longitudinal shaft having at its superior end a gripping area and at its inferior end a head, the training handle originating on or immediately inferior to the gripping area and extending perpendicularly from the longitudinal shaft, the handle being oriented such that it is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the golf club head.

Abstract: Sports training apparatuses, systems and methods for allowing a golf club user to estimate the trajectory and distance of a golf ball once it has been impacted with the golf club. One embodiment includes a golf club made up of a head, a ferrule, a shaft and a grip wherein one or more markings are positioned on said head, ferrule, shaft or grip or any combination of the head, ferrule, shaft and grip so the one or more markings may be used for monitoring and aiding in the improvement of the player's performance. The markings may be positioned at one or more locations about the external surface of one or more portions of the golf club including the head, the ferrule, the hosel, the shaft, and the grip. In other embodiments, additional markings may be used in conjunction with the first set of markings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a golf glove having fixing means with a loading groove arranged on a thumb portion thereof for positioning a golfer's hand on an upper portion of a golf club when gripping the club to prevent the middle and index fingers of the other hand with no glove from slipping and to fix said fingers in the loading groove, to thereby prevent the golf club from erroneously rotating and to accurately control the club during a golf swing to enable the golfer to hit a golf ball in the desired direction with ease. The fixing means has an end with an auxiliary fixing means elastically taken up on the golf club to fix the thumb portion of the glove and to enable a firm grip to be maintained.

Abstract: A gripping system, apparatus, and methods for users with weakened hand strength, or able-bodied users desiring a better grip, involving a mating glove and a grip, handle, or graspable surface of an object. The mating glove covers a person's hand and interfaces and mates with the grip, handle, or graspable surface. The mating glove has a palm side, a dorsal side, and finger compartments. The mating glove includes hook-and-loop fastener material for mating with complementary hook-and-loop fastener material integrated into the grip, handle, or graspable surface. The grip, handle, or graspable surface further includes recesses integrated within the grip or handle for accommodating the hook-and-loop fastener material. The invention also involves a retrofit tape kit for facilitating gripping of any graspable surface.

Abstract: The present device relates to an apparatus and a method for allowing a golfer to properly grip a golf club. A proper grip is one that allows for the most efficient radial deviation (abduction) and ulnar deviation (adduction) as well as flexion and extension of the wrist of the golfer's upper hand, while also minimizing club head and shaft axis rotation during a golf swing. This grip can be achieved through the use of a marking system comprising the golfer's glove and the grip of the golf club. By matching one or more markings on the glove, placed in specific locations on its anterior, with one or more markings located on specific positions on a golf club grip, the proper location of the golfer's upper hand can be found and the proper grip can then be made.

Abstract: An apparatus for training a golf stroke comprising: a grip for orienting the user's hands; a restraining bar for orienting the user's arms mechanically coupled to one end of the grip; a shaft mechanically coupled to the end of the grip opposite the restraining bar; and an indicator for the user to determine the orientation of the apparatus mechanically coupled to the end of the shaft opposite the grip. Such apparatus and related methods facilitate training a golfer to swing a golf club by executing a stroke with a proper grip, posture, alignment, balance, and movement during setup, backswing, downswing, and follow-through.

Abstract: One embodiment of a golf training aid that provides a visual and physical reference as to the correlational relationship between a golfers' hand-placement on a golf club and the face of the golf club at impact to provide means for the golfer to hit a straight golf shot or to shape a golf shot. Utilizing a rear sight guide (10) and a front sight (14) attached to an alignment guide rail (12) and a flexible joint or hinge (16), the gauging apparatus provides physical reference for the golfers' hand-placement and a visual reference to desired target lines. Other embodiments are described and shown.

Abstract: A golf grip training tool utilized on a simulated golf club of reduced length. An abutment is angularly placed on the end of the shaft of the golf club and indicia relating to the placement of the golfer's thumbs and index fingers are attached thereto. Utilizing the abutment and the indicia, the golfer would be able to properly place his or her hands on the upper shaft or handle of the golf club to learn the proper grip.

Abstract: A golf grip training tool utilized on a simulated golf club of reduced length. An abutment is angularly placed on the end of the shaft of the golf club and indicia relating to the placement of the golfer's thumbs and index fingers are attached thereto. Utilizing the abutment and the indicia, the golfer would be able to properly place his or her hands on the upper shaft or handle of the golf club to learn the proper grip.

Abstract: A visual and tactile confirmation golf grip and system is provided. The golf grip may include an alignment channel, an alignment projection, or combinations thereof extending along an anterior surface of the golf grip, a posterior surface of the golf grip, a side surface of the golf grip, or combinations thereof. The alignment channel and the alignment projection are designed and configured to provide a visual and tactile indication as to whether the golf grip is in the proper, or intended, orientation with respect to a golf club face. The system includes a golf grip and an alignment device. The alignment device is releasably secured to the golf grip and includes a feedback element. The feedback element provides an indication as to whether the golf grip is in a desired position with respect to the golf club face.

Abstract: An improved golf club grip having indicators which provide hand positioning indications to the golfer so that he or she may properly position his or her hands on the grip to assist in making a desired shot more precise and more consistent. Also, a method of using the improved golf club grip in conjunction with a series of guideline grids.

Abstract: A method is provided for gauging the squeeze pressure of a golf club which generally includes the steps of providing a golf club having an elongated shaft, placing a pneumatically actuated, internally ribbed cushioning device over the distal end of the shaft, the pneumatically actuated, internally ribbed cushioning device having a bladder configured to surround the proximal end of the shaft along a desired length and a finger actuated pump with pressure relief valve for receiving and releasing a volume of air to and from the bladder in order to achieve internal air pressure desired for maximum control of golf strokes. A cushioning and training apparatus is also provided, which includes a ribbed inner layer and an outer layer defining a bladder, and a finger actuated pump with pressure relief valve for receiving and releasing air into and out of the bladder so that it may be pumped up or deflated as desired by the user.

Abstract: This invention relates to a golf glove and club grip system having a marking or markings on the glove, the club grip or both for registration with the thumb pad of a golfer. Registration of a golfer's thumb pad with the marking(s) assists correct hand positioning on the club grip. Additionally the markings may indicate a particular club grip size or glove size that matches a complimentary glove or club grip size determined by the size of a golfer's hand.

Abstract: A grip system and/or apparatus for golfers with weak hand strength comprising: at least one mating glove and a club grip; the mating glove for use in covering a person's hand and for interfacing and mating with the club grip; the mating glove possessing a palm side, a dorsal side, and finger compartments; the mating glove further comprising loops material for mating with complementary hooks material integrated into the club grip; the club grip having a top side, a bottom side, an upper half and a lower half; the club grip further comprising recesses integrated within the club grip for housing the hooks material.

Abstract: Disclosed is forming a secure golf club gripping style using only the limbs of a body. A limb-only golf swing is thereafter produced using the formed grip, thus eliminating extraneous influences upon said golf swing, including but not limited to golf clubs and other golf equipment that can cause change and/or inconsistency in said swing. Also disclosed is a method of fitting equipment based on limb-only swing performance. One step comprises reproducing the limb-only golf swing as accurately as possible when any club is swung. Another step further comprises fitting the golf club to obtain any desired golf ball travel, wherein the swing performance attained in the prior fitting step is maintained as the principle priority in order to achieve the best overall swing performance and equipment fit. Hence, at least one golf club or other piece of equipment may be produced to any equipment specification(s) determined during the fitting process.

Abstract: The invention is a simple apparatus which will enable a golfer to far more easily see the precise alignment of their shoulders, the aim of their shoulder-line, during the pre-shot stance address position, and at commencement of the backswing. Such an apparatus in the teacing of golf, and for a player during practice, will be of tremendous assistance in that correct upper-body alignment, as parallel to the target-line as the feet should be, is absolutely crucial to success in hitting a golf ball properly—straight, and solidly, and on-target.

Abstract: An ergonomic lightweight hand pressure sensor-warning device for use with hand held objects like sport devices, steering devices, writing devices or computer devices, as well as the method for its assembly. This new hand pressure sensor warning device is designed as a relatively thin plaster/band-aid to attach the device onto the outside surface of the handgrips of hand held devices like a golf club, making the attachment to and detachment from the hand held device very simple and user-friendly. The device contains an electrical membrane switch, an electrical indicator with an alarm device and a streamlined oblong housing element which contains the principal components in a compact unit. Due to its low manufacturing costs, the warning device is also highly attractive as a commercial advertising product and as a corporate gift or premium product. The unintended and unexpected detachment of the device during a golf swing is practically impossible.

Abstract: A putter comprising a grip having an anatomically correct shape to promote proper grasping of the putter, a shaft having a first end and a second end, wherein the grip is attached to the first end of the shaft, a hosel attached to the second end of the shaft, a head attached to the hosel, the head having a striking face, and an alignment feature of the putter adapted to ensure correct assembly of the head onto the shaft.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a training aid which may be used with a playing device such as a golf club or baseball bat. Embodiments of the present invention may be temporarily attached to a playing device and modify how a person holds, or grips, the playing device. The present invention comprises a first portion that may be temporarily attached to part of the playing device that is gripped by a person. When the present invention is temporarily attached to a playing device and a person grips the present invention, a second portion extends at least part of one finger of the person a distance from the playing device.

Abstract: This invention relates to a golf glove and club grip system having a marking or markings on the glove, the club grip or both for registration with the thumb pad of a golfer. Registration of a golfer's thumb pad with the marking(s) assists correct hand positioning on the club grip. Additionally the markings may indicate a particular club grip size or glove size that matches a complimentary glove or club grip size determined by the size of a golfer's hand.

Abstract: A golf glove and system useful in assisting a person having insufficient control of hand using a golf club to effectively strike a golf ball. The golf glove enables the person having insufficient control of hand to grasp and swing the golf club to effectively strike the golf ball without the assistance of another person.

Abstract: A golf grip, device and method are described to hold a golf club shaft in a manner to avoid pinching the golf club shaft between the fingers and the thumb of the dominant hand. A device of the present invention, in one form, is a golf glove which includes a joining mechanism to affix the thumb and index finger of the dominant hand. The glove of the present invention is used in training and actual play to provide an improved grip which encourages a proper swing of the club.

Abstract: A putter has a center of gravity located rearward from the face and under the stroking pivot point. The polar moment of inertia of the putter is increased by moving the distribution of weight toward the rear of the head away from the contact surface. The sole of the putter has an optimized transverse radius and a raised front edge. The putter has an aiming mark that has a minimum area and a minimum length-to-width ratio and is brightly colored. The putter grip has a flat portion that is oriented to match the player's hand rotational position. The face of the putter has friction and energy transfer characteristics that are selected to influence ball motion if struck with stroking errors. The face loft angle cooperates with the face surface characteristics to influence ball launch angle and rotation.

Abstract: An authorized pilot detection system and method for controlling a variety of potentially dangerous instrumentalities such as aircraft, land vehicles, amphibious vehicles and other hand-controllable equipment, is disclosed.