Abstract: A putting stroke training system identifies a preferred putting stroke and facilitates training for a golfer to repeat the preferred putting stroke. The training system includes a grid box with a fixed side wall and a movable side wall. The movable side wall is positionable relative to the fixed side wall into alignment with the preferred putting stroke. The training system also includes an alignment sensor attachable to a putter head. In some embodiments, the alignment sensor signals when the putter head deviates from the preferred stroke.

Abstract: Devices and methods are generally provided for indicating the location of a most recent strike on a face of a golf club. One exemplary embodiment of an impact indication device can include a patch that can be attached to the face of a golf club and can display the impact location of a most recent strike without displaying impact locations of previous strikes. The impact locations of previous strikes can be removed from the patch without the user having to do anything more than take another swing. In some embodiments, the device includes a yield-stress material that assist in displaying impact a most recent impact location without displaying previous impact locations. Other features that can allow patches to work in this fashion, as well as methods related to the same, are also provided. Further, disclosures pertaining to a mobile impact recorder are also provided.

Abstract: A system and method for ball fitting is disclosed. The system and method may use a swing characteristics detector. A detector may be placed between a golf club face and a golf ball. The golf club may strike the golf ball, and a mark may be made on the swing characteristic detector. The mark may be evaluated to determine at least one swing characteristic. The swing characteristic may be used to select an appropriate golf ball for a golfer.

Abstract: A launch monitor that includes substantially all of its functional components on or within a housing is disclosed. The launch monitor may be transported and used in any desired location. One or more cameras, flashes, and triggers may be used to acquire images of a golf club and golf ball. The launch monitor is preferably capable of receiving and transmitting data over a wireless network. Acquired images and other data may be analyzed by a processor, and then displayed using an LED, LCD or other type of display or printer.

Abstract: A putting stroke training system identifies a preferred putting stroke and facilitates training for a golfer to repeat the preferred putting stroke. The training system includes a grid box with a fixed side wall and a movable side wall. The movable side wall is positionable relative to the fixed side wall into alignment with the preferred putting stroke. The training system also includes an alignment sensor attachable to a putter head. In some embodiments, the alignment sensor signals when the putter head deviates from the preferred stroke.

Abstract: A putter training system includes a putter with putter head, an attachment secured adjacent the putter head, and a grid having sidewalls and a grid bottom. The putter head includes a bottom, a top and a face, where the top has at least one putter alignment line appearing thereon. The grid sidewalls are spaced apart by a distance larger than a length of the putter head. The grid bottom includes at least one grid alignment line cooperable with the at least one putter alignment line to facilitate alignment perception during a putting stroke. Additionally, the attachment is cooperable with the grid bottom to facilitate alignment feedback during the putting stroke.

Abstract: A golf system for training a golf player includes a golf putter designed to train the user in practicing an unconventional motion and a grid for guiding the motion of the golf putter. The golf putter includes a club head and a plurality of marking instruments such as styluses for marking the trajectory of the putter. The grid includes an enclosure, a recording device to record the trajectory of the golf putter, a plurality of guiding rails and an optional leveling device as well as an optional aiming device, thereby allowing the user to analyze his/her putting trajectory.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a substrate layer having a first and second sides, and at least one thermochromic compound layer to generate a set of temporary marks. The set of temporary marks is configured to include a first temporary mark at a first impact location associated with a first impact to a surface of a first object by a second object, and subsequent temporary marks at subsequent impact locations associated with subsequent impacts to the surface of the first object. The thermochromic compound layer can be in direct contact with the second object during the first impact, and is configured to enable the first temporary mark to fade throughout a fading period accommodative of the subsequent impacts, and to remain distinguishable throughout the fading period from the subsequent temporary marks. Other examples, embodiments and related methods are described and claimed herein.

Abstract: A putter training system includes a putter with putter head, an attachment secured adjacent the putter head, and a grid having sidewalls and a grid bottom. The putter head includes a bottom, a top and a face, where the top has at least one putter alignment line appearing thereon. The grid sidewalls are spaced apart by a distance larger than a length of the putter head. The grid bottom includes at least one grid alignment line cooperable with the at least one putter alignment line to facilitate alignment perception during a putting stroke. Additionally, the attachment is cooperable with the grid bottom to facilitate alignment feedback during the putting stroke.

Abstract: A golf system for training a golf player includes a golf putter designed to train the user in practicing an unconventional motion and a grid for guiding the motion of the golf putter. The golf putter includes a club head and a plurality of marking instruments such as styluses for marking the trajectory of the putter. The grid includes an enclosure, a recording device to record the trajectory of the golf putter, a plurality of guiding rails and an optional leveling device as well as an optional aiming device, thereby allowing the user to analyze his/her putting trajectory.

Abstract: A putter training system includes a putter with putter head, an attachment secured adjacent the putter head, and a grid having sidewalls and a grid bottom. The putter head includes a bottom, a top and a face, where the top has at least one putter alignment line appearing thereon. The grid sidewalls are spaced apart by a distance larger than a length of the putter head. The grid bottom includes at least one grid alignment line cooperable with the at least one putter alignment line to facilitate alignment perception during a putting stroke. Additionally, the attachment is cooperable with the grid bottom to facilitate alignment feedback during the putting stroke.

Abstract: A golf system for training a golf player is disclosed. The golf system comprises a golf putter designed to train the user in practicing an unconventional motion and a grid for guiding the motion of the golf putter. The golf putter comprises a club head and a plurality of marking instruments such as styluses for marking the trajectory of the putter. The grid comprises an enclosure, a recording device to record the trajectory of the golf putter, a plurality of guiding rails and an optional leveling device as well as an optional aiming device, thereby allowing the user to analyze his/her putting trajectory.

Abstract: A sports impact point indicator of planar form has a rear surface with a contact adhesive for adhering the indicator to the face of a golf club or bat, and the indicator is sized to cover a major portion of the face of the club or bat. The indicator comprises an upper sheet and base layer which are releasably adhesive together under pressure such that they will adhere together at the impact point when the club or bat is used to strike a ball, to indicate the impact point. The indicator can be erased by wiping a user finger or thumb across it top surface.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides a face for a golf club head. In one embodiment, the face includes an upper portion and a lower portion, wherein the lower portion has a lower toe portion located towards the toe of the golf club head, a lower heel portion located towards the heel of the golf club head, and a center portion extending from the lower toe portion to the lower heel portion, wherein the lower toe portion and the lower heel portion have a first substantially uniform thickness, the center portion and the upper portion have a second substantially uniform thickness, the second substantially uniform thickness is greater than the first substantially uniform thickness, the first substantially uniform thickness is in a range of about 0.055 inch to about 0.09 inch, and the second substantially uniform thickness is in a range of about 0.070 inch to about 0.13 inch.

Abstract: The present invention involves a golf tee coated with colored coatings that when struck with a golf club leave a marking that easily identifies where the ball was struck on the club face and the path of the swing, but does not come off in normal handling. The tee leaves a multi-colored marking on the club face that is used to show the swing path of a golfer's swing and the point of impact of the tee on the face of the golf club. The tee has a center line or mark that represents the middle, which establishes the optimum hitting area. This line or mark is also an indicator for the golfer to line up in the direction they are trying to hit the ball. On either side of this colored line or mark is a different color that indicates the swing path when shown on the club face.

Abstract: Embodiments of methods and apparatus to indicate impact by an object are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: A sports impact point indicator of planar form has a rear surface with a contact adhesive for adhering the indicator to the face of a golf club or bat, and the indicator is sized to cover a major portion of the face of the club or bat. The indicator comprises an upper sheet and base layer which are releasably adhesive together under pressure such that they will adhere together at the impact point when the club or bat is used to strike a ball, to indicate the impact point. The indicator can be erased by wiping a user finger or thumb across it top surface.

Abstract: A method of locating the point of impact of a golf club face after striking a ball wherein a spray is applied removably as a coating to the face before striking and the point of impact is determined by the mark produced on the face while leaving the remainder of the coating intact.

Abstract: A golf club head with multiple cells of magnetically held pins is disclosed. The cells are placed on the sweet spot on the head of the golf club. The pins within the cells are set to extend beyond the face of the golf club and maintained in position with a bi-polar magnetic force. When the pins make contact with a golf ball the magnetic field holding the pin(s) in position is broken and the pin is pushed into a rear position where it is held in a retracted magnetic position. The impact location of the ball on the head of the golf club can then be determined by visually looking at the location of the displaced pins. The pins can then be manually pushed to the initial position and the club is ready to detect the impact location with subsequent golf balls.

Abstract: The present invention involves a golf tee coated with colored coatings that when struck with a golf club leave a marking that easily identifies where the ball was struck on the club face and the path of the swing, but does not come off in normal handling. The tee leaves a multi-colored marking on the club face that is used to show the swing path of a golfer's swing and the point of impact of the tee on the face of the golf club. The tee has a center line or mark that represents the middle, which establishes the optimum hitting area. This line or mark is also an indicator for the golfer to line up in the direction they are trying to hit the ball. On either side of this colored line or mark is a different color that indicates the swing path when shown on the club face.

Abstract: A training aid that is attached to a hitting instrument such as a golf club. The training aid comprises and opaque and malleable material that is configured to be deformed upon impact with a ball. Additionally, the training aid comprises a deformable sheet that is attached to said opaque and malleable material. The back face of the deformable sheet includes a means for affixing the training aid to the hitting instrument.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for recording an impact location between a golf ball and a golf club is disclosed. The apparatus includes a recording member having a recording surface. The recording surface is disposed on one side of the recording member for recording the impact location between the golf ball and the golf club.

Abstract: The present invention involves a golf tee coated with colored coatings that when struck with a golf club leave a marking that easily identifies where the ball was struck on the club face and the path of the swing, but does not come off in normal handling. The tee leaves a multi-colored marking on the club face that is used to show the swing path of a golfer's swing and the point of impact of the tee on the face of the golf club. The tee has a center line or mark that represents the middle, which establishes the optimum hitting area. This line or mark is also an indicator for the golfer to line up in the direction they are trying to hit the ball. On either side of this colored line or mark is a different color that indicates the swing path when shown on the club face.

Abstract: The present invention involves a golf tee coated with colored coatings that when struck with a golf club leave a marking that easily identifies where the ball was struck on the club face and the path of the swing, but does not come off in normal handling. The tee leaves a multi-colored marking on the club face that is used to show the swing path of a golfer's swing and the point of impact of the tee on the face of the golf club. The tee has a center line or mark that represents the middle, which establishes the optimum hitting area. This line or mark is also an indicator for the golfer to line up in the direction they are trying to hit the ball. On either side of this colored line or mark is a different color that indicates the swing path when shown on the club face.

Abstract: A strike indicator for a golf club with a face with a sweet spot that is a most desirable area on the face for impacting a golf ball is provided. The includes an energy absorbing material and an adhesive backing attached to the energy absorbing material. The energy absorbing material and the backing have at least one edge for demarking the area of the sweet spot when the indicator is attached to the face of the golf club so that there will be a noticeable absorption of energy when a golf ball impacts the energy absorbing material.

Abstract: A mark retaining layer for the recording of the contact area of a golf club swing with the mark retaining layer. The mark retaining layer may have one or many golf ball likenesses printed thereon.

Abstract: The present invention involves a golf tee coated with colored coatings that when struck with a golf club leave a marking that easily identifies where the ball was struck on the club face and the path of the swing, but does not come off in normal handling. The tee leaves a multi-colored marking on the club face that is used to show the swing path of a golfer's swing and the point of impact of the tee on the face of the golf club. The tee has a center line or mark that represents the middle, which establishes the optimum hitting area. This line or mark is also an indicator for the golfer to line up in the direction they are trying to hit the ball. On either side of this colored line or mark is a different color that indicates the swing path when shown on the club face.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for recording an impact location between a golf ball and a golf club is disclosed. The apparatus includes a recording member having a napped surface. The napped surface is disposed on one side of the recording member for recording the impact location between the golf ball and the golf club.

Abstract: The present invention involves a golf tee coated with colored coatings that when struck with a golf club leave a marking that easily identifies where the ball was struck on the club face and the path of the swing, but does not come off in normal handling. The tee leaves a multi-colored marking on the club face that is used to show the swing path of a golfer's swing and the point of impact of the tee on the face of the golf club. The tee has a center line or mark that represents the middle, which establishes the optimum hitting area. This line or mark is also an indicator for the golfer to line up in the direction they are trying to hit the ball. On either side of this colored line or mark is a different color that indicates the swing path when shown on the club face.

Abstract: A golf or divot practice mat, comprising a base element and a mark retaining layer removeably secured or mounted to a base element. The mark retaining layer may be a no carbon required paper, carbon paper, or wax containing surface, and has one or more simulated golf balls imprinted thereon. A mark is left on the mark retaining layer which instantly records the contact area of the golf club with the practice mat.

Abstract: A swing training golf iron has a solid metal linear shaft attached to an iron golf head and a hand grip. The side of the shaft facing the iron golf head has linear indicia located between the head and grip to provide visual orientation of the angular orientation of the golf head relative to the longitudinal axis of the shaft. The hand grip has a pair of projections for locating the golfer's hand son the grip. Each projection has a V-shaped indicia to aid in the angular orientation of the iron golf head.

Abstract: This invention is for someone who wants to exercise, self-teach or teach the golf swing. The object is to make contact with the “sweet spot” portion center of the club head. Using this will tone the rhythm of his or her body to a consistent swing posture. The results will lead to straighter, longer drives. This unit can be used as a warm up prior to the golf course or driving range. What helps make this a reality is the ball will project a material that will leave a mark on the club head, indicating the area of impact. This will be wiped away before each swing. The user can adjust standing spot or hands or what they feel was the reason for not making contact in the sweet spot. Once you show a person how to hold the club, they can swing at this flowable ball and your lesson to them has begun. When they can become somewhat consistent at making contact, going to the driving range is there next step. After someone takes a lesson, they may want this invention to use at home to practice.

Abstract: A golf or divot practice mat, comprising a base element and a mark retaining surface operably secured or mounted to the base element. The mark retaining surface may be a no carbon required paper, carbon paper, or wax containing surface, and has one or more simulated golf balls imprinted thereon. The mark retaining surface may be secured to the base element by dowels, adhesives, hook and loop fastening material, or other fastening mechanism. A mark is left on the mark retaining surface from contact with the golf club head, which instantly records and characteristics a golf swing, position, and angle of contact with the simulated golf ball.

Abstract: The present invention involves a golf tee coated with colored coatings that when struck with a golf club leave a marking that easily identifies where the ball was struck on the club face and the path of the swing, but does not come off in normal handling. The tee leaves a multicolored marking on the club face that is used to show the swing path of a golfer's swing and the point of impact of the tee on the face of the golf club. The tee has a center line or mark that represents the middle, which establishes the optimum hitting area. This line or mark is also an indicator for the golfer to line up in the direction they are trying to hit the ball. On either side of this colored line or mark is a different color that indicates the swing path when shown on the club face.

Abstract: The present invention involves a golf tee coated with colored coatings that when struck with a golf club leave a marking that easily identifies where the ball was struck on the club face and the path of the swing, but does not come off in normal handling. The tee leaves a multi-colored marking on the club face that is used to show the swing path of a golfer's swing and the point of impact of the tee on the face of the golf club. The tee has a center line or mark that represents the middle, which establishes the optimum hitting area. This line or mark is also an indicator for the golfer to line up in the direction they are trying to hit the ball.

Abstract: A method and means for determining the site of impact of a golf ball on any golf club is disclosed and described. It requires only application to the ball and requires nothing be done to the club.

Abstract: A device to trace and record the path of a golfer's swing comprising a golf club, a refillable reservoir tube for water or other flowable material, and a mat with blotter-like surfaces; the reservoir tube having a small diameter orifice at its lower end and having a means for refilling at its upper end; the reservoir tube being situated in a hole through the club head. A golfer's swing of the golf club will cause a thin jet of water to issue through the small diameter orifice by centrifugal and inertial forces resulting in an immediately visible trace on the mat, showing the golfer how his or her swing may be improved.

Abstract: The present invention involves a golf tee coated with colored coatings that when struck with a golf club leave a marking that easily identifies where the ball was struck on the club face and the path of the swing, but does not come off in normal handling. The tee leaves a multicolored marking on the club face that is used to show the swing path of a golfer's swing and the point of impact of the tee on the face of the golf club. The tee has a center line or mark that represents the middle, which establishes the optimum hitting area. This line or mark is also an indicator for the golfer to line up in the direction they are trying to hit the ball. On either side of this colored line or mark is a different color that indicates the swing path when shown on the club face.

Abstract: A golf training aid designed to give a golfer a multi-sensory practice experience by providing sound, smell and a visual measure of how the club struck the ball at impact. The invention uses cap strips placed in the club face starting with the largest size and then smaller size as accurate as he improves. The device includes using a thin paper body with an array of tiny explosive charges disposed across the surface that includes an adhesive for attaching the invention to the club face while permitting its removal when the shot has been taken. The golfer can visually determine where the ball impacted the club face after the shot. The golfer also hears an explosion at the time of impact along with a olfactory response from the caps exploding. The golf training aid is very inexpensive to use, and the devices can be saved to see the pattern of hitting from the golfer.

Abstract: The present invention involves a golf tee coated with colored coatings that when struck with a golf club leave a marking that easily identifies where the ball was struck on the club face and the path of the swing, but does not come off in normal handling. The tee leaves a multi-colored marking on the club face that is used to show the swing path of a golfer's swing and the point of impact of the tee on the face of the golf club. The tee has a center line or mark that represents the middle, which establishes the optimum hitting area. This line or mark is also an indicator for the golfer to line up in the direction they are trying to hit the ball. On either side of this colored line or mark is a different color that indicates the swing path when shown on the club face.

Abstract: A golf club point of impact and relative club velocity indicator for recording the relative velocity and location at which the head of a golf club impacts a golf ball includes:a. a heat sensitive chemical top coating for providing a permanent black image if heat is applied thereto, said coating including a layer of direct thermal face stock,b. a fibrous paper having first and second sides, the first side being secured with the layer of direct thermal face stock, andc. an adhesive backing secured to the second side of the fibrous paper, the adhesive backing being adapted for removable attachment to the striking face of a golf club.

Abstract: A golf swing training device including a shaft, a club head connected to an end of the shaft, and a liquid-receiving chamber having an inlet and an outlet orifice. The outlet orifice is of a sufficient size so as to release a liquid by capillary action during a swing of the shaft. The chamber is affixed to the shaft such that the outlet orifice is adjacent to a bottom of the heel of the club head. The chamber is detachably affixed to the shaft. The outlet orifice has a diameter of between 0.3 mm and 0.5 mm. The outlet orifice has a length of 3/4 inch or more. A clamp member is connected to the chamber and extends outwardly therefrom. This clamp member detachably engages the shaft. A flange portion extends between the chamber and the clamp portion such that the chamber resides at an acute angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the shaft.

Abstract: An impressionable medium, such as a element 56, is secured to an impact face 30 of a head 22 of a golf club 20. Alterations, such as grooves 46, are formed in a surface 42 of a target object 40. The object 40 is placed on a level surface such as a surface pad 64 with the grooves 46 being perpendicular with a plane of the pad and positioned for being struck by the element 56 and the impact face 30. Impression lines 66 are formed in the element 56 by the grooves 46 when the club 20 is swung and the head 22 strikes the object 40. Impression lines 66 are a representation of the angular relationship between a bottom 34, or grooves 32, of the head 30 and the plane of the pad 64 at the instant the element 56 and the impact face 30 strike the target object 40. This representation can be used to determine the dynamic lie of the club 20 at the instant the target object 40 is struck.

Abstract: A training/playing aid for clamping on the shaft of a golf club for use in the measurement of movement in degrees that a golfer comes over the top of the ball at impact. Upon measurement of this movement, the training/playing aid is adjusted making it possible to position the golfer in a correct golf ball addressing stance. The training/playing aid comprises an elongated arm having a clamp at one end for securing the arm to the shaft of the golf club to extend laterally thereof. The clamp comprises a cylindrical shell having an opening at one side for clamping on the shaft of the golf club. The arm is streamlined with a streamlined pointer movably mounted on the arm of the golf club in a direction parallel with the head of the club with the pointer aligned with the "sweet spot" of the golf club.

Abstract: A self-adhesive indicator which adheres to a golf club face to provide an indication of the point of impact of the golf ball on the club face is provided. It consists of a sandwich of various layers--a layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive on the bottom, followed by a layer of energy-absorbing elastomeric material on which is provided a film of a thermochromic material such as a temperature sensitive liquid crystal, followed by a top layer of clear high impact plastic.