Abstract: A golf putter allows a golfer to putt by standing directly aligned with the path from the golf ball to the cup using his/her binocular vision. The golf putter head can have three holes in the top portion, allowing the shaft to be positioned in a conventional side sight position as well as the center sight position. In the center sight position, there is no need for the golfer to imagine the line of sight from their side, as it is right in front of them. The golf putter can reduce the number of shots it takes to get the ball in the cup.

Abstract: In view of the foregoing, an embodiment herein provides an improved putter which is especially suited for single handed putting. Accordingly, the golf putter includes a putter head, a shaft and a grip, wherein hitting surface of the putter head and flat surface of the grip are parallel and facing the hole while executing the putting stroke. The golf putter can also be used in a conventional manner by holding it with both hands. The line of vision of the golfer is not distorted while employing the instant putting technique and the new putting technique gives excellent directional control to the golfer.

Abstract: The self-attaching golf putter aid includes an upper grip joined at a pivot point with a bottom bracket such that the upper grip can rotate about a vertical axis with the bottom bracket. The bottom bracket is designed to attach onto the handle of a putter via an adjustable strap. The aid is used by grabbing the upper grip with a first hand while grabbing the bottom bracket and handle of the putter with a second hand, and wherein the end user holds the upper grip stationary while swinging the putter to form a true and smooth pendulum golf putting stroke that is ideal when putting.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a golf club of the so called putter type includes a cylinder shaped head having a vertical semi-through hole placed in the middle of the cylindrical surface, a second threaded hole perpendicular to the first hole for the insertion of a screw, and a shaft of adjustable length inserted in the first hole. The shaft includes a first portion inserted in said semi-through hole, vertically and orthogonally relative to said head, and further includes portions that are one opposite to the other and bent at an angle in relation to the first vertical portion, of which an angled upper portion is disposed parallel to the ground when the club is in its position of use, said end in turn supporting a grip formed by two spheres of different diameters, with the inner sphere configured to slide along the shaft.

Abstract: The present invention is an innovative new putter, the putter features a long straight shaft that can be adjusted to the users height. The angle of entry of the shaft to the club head allows for a comfortable distance from the ball to sight and complete the putt The putter head has an impact surface that allows for different materials with varying hardness levels, and has weights that can be inserted or removed to customize the head for the individuals preference. The head is face balanced and has a radius on the bottom to allow for varying ball elevation in relation to the golfer. The shape of the head reduces twist by placing weights extended from the stroke line. The elongated grip is designed to comply with golf regulations and provide maximum comfort and stability. The present invention essentially allows a golfer to change the way they golf to better sight and perform a putt to minimize their score and maximize their enjoyment.

Abstract: The present invention provides a golf putter head that is suitable for putting a golf ball by either left-handed or right-handed golfers by swinging the putter in the typical pendulum motion or by pushing the putter in a shuffleboard-like motion. Further, the present invention provides a golfer with the ability to select the angle of the golf putter shaft to the golf putter head. The golf putter head comprises a top, a bottom, at least one flat striking surface, at least one curvilinear striking surface and a shaft receiving aperture. The top contains an insert having a variety of shaft receiving apertures. The shaft receiving apertures are of different angles to allow a golfer to pick the desired angle to better fit his or her needs. Further, the radii of the curvilinear striking surfaces are of such dimensions that the curvilinear striking surface, when used in the shuffleboard-like motion, strikes a golf ball above the golf ball's horizontal midline, which encourages topspin.

Abstract: A method of putting a ball calls for a golfer to use only one hand (29?) or both hands to grasp a putter (10?). The golfer grasps a grip (12?) of the putter (10) with one hand so that the proximal end of the grip extends above his wrist (25?) in one embodiment, and to or above his elbow (29?c) in another embodiment. In both embodiments the proximal bears against the arm associated with this one hand (29?). The golfer stands upright to one side of a target line (14?a), with his body facing in the same general direction as the target line and both his feet (35?, 36?) on the side of the target line and pointing in the same general direction as the target line (14?a) and positioned nearby the ball (15?). Most of his body is on the one side of the target line (14?a) and the arm (29?a) from which the hand extends is the arm (29?a) furthest from the target line (14?a).

Abstract: A method for making chips shots with a novel golf club having a club head positioned at a one hundred degree angle to an elongate club shaft. The golfer stands beside a golf ball while facing a target hole so that the ball is close to an exterior side of the golfer's dominant foot. The golfer's dominant arm is held straight by his or her side and the golfer's dominant hand grasps the elongate shaft. The golfer's other arm reaches across the golfer's chest and grasps the elongate shaft near its upper end. A back swing, forward swing, and follow through are then made in a motion much like the motion made when tossing a hand-held golf ball toward a target hole with an underarm throw.

Abstract: A golf putter having a bent shaft and designed to be used with an individual facing the intended travel direction of the launched golf ball. The golf putter comprises a bent shaft configuration, an upper handle assembly having a rotating upper grip, a fixed lower grip, and a putter head assembly. In operation, the right-handed individual will hold the golf putter with the left hand grasping the rotating handle assembly and the right hand grasping the lower fixed grip. The left hand and the rotating upper grip are held against the abdomen for stability purposes. Using the right hand, the individual rotates the shaft rearward and then forward to make contact between the putter head and the golf ball. The present invention golf putter comprises unique symmetry allowing a left-handed individual to use the golf putter simply by reversing the hand positions described. By enabling the individual to face the cup, the proposed invention provides better sight alignment and enables a more natural swing.

Abstract: A shuffle putter and method therefor. A shuffle putter can include a shaft coupled to a club head. The shaft can extend substantially perpendicularly to the club head from above a central portion of the club head between a toe and a heel of the club head. The club head itself can include a non-specific striking surface disposed between the toe and the heel. For example, the club head can be a cylinder. Also, a runner can be affixed at each of the heel and the toe. Notably, a housel can be disposed between the shaft and the club head. For instance, the housel can be coupled to the club head at one of the heel, the toe, and substantially halfway between the heel and the toe. Moreover, the housel can form an acute angle with a horizontal plane defined by the club head at a point of coupling between the housel and the club head.

Abstract: A golf club, in particular a putter, having a shaft and having a club head that has an impact face extending substantially parallel to the axis of the shaft, in which the shaft is oriented substantially perpendicular to the sole of the club head and has a length such that it can be positioned along an arm of the golfer with an end approximately at the level of the golfer's chest and held pivoting thereat by the hand of the other arm. The shaft can be grasped by the hand of the arm along which the shaft is positioned and swung back and forth with the arm about the end as a pivot point. The club head may be formed with back and side impact faces.

Abstract: A flexible golf putter for use in the game of golf when putting a golf ball into a hole. The construction of the putter serves to limit the amount of bodily movement necessary. By keeping the putter, golfer, and ball in one plane of motion, the precision of the putt is increased and the possibility of error is decreased. The flexible golf putter has a head portion, an elongated shaft portion, a top flexible grip portion mounted on the top end of the shaft portion, and a T-shaped appendage positioned between the shaft top end and bottom end. The appendage provides an additional handle for the putter and is used by the golfer to control movement of the golf ball.

Abstract: A ground-contact putter and method of use are disclosed wherein a substantially cylindrical putter head is rested on the putting surface and pushed by the putter shaft forwardly across the putting surface to strike a golf ball toward a cup. The putter head is oriented so that the longitudinal axis through the putter head is perpendicular to the ball-strike direction. The putter handle is preferably attached to the putter head at a rearward angle of at least about 10 degrees from perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis through the putter head. The putter head can optionally comprise a core, ground-contact surface and ball-strike surface made of different materials.

Abstract: A ground-contact putter is disclosed, the putter having a putter head that is rested continuously on an underlying putting surface during the putting stroke. The putter head has two end portions that contact the underlying putting surface and a centrally disposed ball-striking portion that is elevated above the putting surface. The putter head is oriented so that the longitudinal axis through the center of the putter head is perpendicular to the ball-strike direction. The putter shaft can be attached to the putter head either perpendicularly or at an angle. The putter head can optionally comprise a core, ground-contact surfaces and ball-strike surfaces made of different materials.

Abstract: A golfing putter comprises a shaft, a putter head and a pair of runner guides. The linearly elongated shaft is inserted at the rear of the putter head and disposed at angle to accommodate golfers seated in a wheel chair. The top of the putter head includes an alignment indicia, thereby providing a means for properly aligning the center of the putter face with the center of the golf ball and on the correct intended putting line. The pair of runner guides are positioned at the bottom of the putter head, intermediate to the putter head and the putting surface, and run parallel to the direction of the shaft and the intended putting line. The rearmost portion of the runner guides includes a rounded surface so as to elevate the putter face, thereby minimizing drag on the putter as it is stroked and encouraging overspin to the struck golf ball.

Abstract: A method of putting a golf ball includes a golfer standing erect with the head up and the body facing the hole. The golf ball is positioned to the side of the golfer on his dominant side. A uniquely designed putter is grasped in the dominant hand with the grip of the putter extending upwardly along and against the dominant arm to a position above the elbow. The upper portion of the grip and the dominant arm are grasped firmly with the non-dominant hand to provide stability and the dominant arm and club are swung smoothly in a pendulum-like motion from the shoulder of the dominant arm. The result is a smooth consistent putting swing wherein the effects of flexing elbows and twisting wrists are eliminated and, ultimately, a better putting game and lower golf score. The invention also includes an unique putter for carrying out the inventive putting technique.

Abstract: A putter including a shaft having first and second ends, the first, lower end pivotally engaging a “T” configured putter head via a spring biased, rotatable hosel, the upper end of the putter having first and second grips pivotally adjustable into a wishbone or other spaced configuration. The configuration of the present system allows each hand to independently engage a separate, spaced grip with the hands engaged with the thumbs gripping the upper portion of each respective handle, as desired by the user. The club is configurable into multiple positions, with the grips and putter head pivotally adjustable so as to allow side putting with the putter head to the side of the user, center putting with the user facing the target croquet style and the putter drawn back between the legs of the user, or pendulum style.

Abstract: A block putter, usable with either a conventional or sidesaddle putting stance for a right-handed or left-handed golfer, having a head width in the range of about one half to about twice the width of a golf ball. The increased width and potentially increased weight of the putter head improve its performance both on the green and when hitting from the fringe, the fairway, or the rough, or out of the sand. The golfer may use the toe of the putter, rather than one of the faces, to strike the ball, for increased accuracy, especially on short putts. Alternatively, the golfer may putt in a sidesaddle stance with the traditional putter face using a putter having an elongated shaft. The elongated shaft is of such a length as to allow for the end of the shaft to rest on the golfer's shoulder and help stabilize the putt.

Abstract: Golf ball cover and intermediate layers incorporate specified triblock copolymers, a base polymer, and also a polymeric modifier that incorporates an impact modifier, a copolymer or terpolymer having specified functional groups, or mixtures of these. The ball layers provide for good ball characteristics, including feel and controllability, while also providing for superior shear-cut resistance and resistance to cracking. Related methods for making golf ball layers provide for balls having these characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a novel golf putter that is uniquely designed to be operated using a shuffleboard-like stroke, as opposed to the pendulum-like stroke traditionally used when operating putters. In one embodiment, the golf putter comprises a head having a striking surface for contacting a golf ball, wherein the striking surface is substantially vertically disposed when the putter is held in a position to contact the golf ball. The golf putter also comprises a shaft connected to the head and extending at an oblique angle upwardly from the head and rearwardly away from the striking surface, when the putter is in the putting position.

Abstract: Current state of the art putters all use the same basic methodology such as holding the traditional putter with 2 hands and addressing the ball sideways.

Abstract: A block putter, usable with either a conventional or sidesaddle putting stance for a right-handed or left-handed golfer, having a head width in the range of about one half to about twice the width of a golf ball. The increased width and potentially increased weight of the putter head improve its performance both on the green and when hitting from the fringe, the fairway, or the rough, or out of the sand. The golfer may use the toe of the putter, rather than one of the faces, to strike the ball, for increased accuracy, especially on short putts. Alternatively, the golfer may putt in a sidesaddle stance with the traditional putter face using a putter having an elongated shaft. The elongated shaft is of such a length as to allow for the end of the shaft to rest on the golfer's shoulder and help stabilize the putt.

Abstract: A method of putting a golf ball with a longer putting club is disclosed. The putter is of sufficient length that a player can hold the putter handle against the player's sternum and putt the golf ball positioned at the player's feet. The player maintains his wrists in a constant orientation relative to the putter handle during the putting stroke. The stroke is carried out by the player pivoting his shoulders first in one direction and then in an opposite direction to strike the golf ball with the putter head in a controlled manner to propel the ball toward a target.

Abstract: This invention relates to a golf putter having a bulbous mallet head joined to an upright shaft having a tapering grip that is at least flat on one of its sides and may be square in cross-section over its entire length and extends from the upper extremity of the shaft to adjacently above the head. The juncture of the shaft to the head is in the form of a goose-neck from adjacent the lower end of the grip to a rear entry into the head.

Abstract: A method for making chips shots with a novel golf club having a club head positioned at a one hundred degree angle to an elongate club shaft. The golfer stands beside a golf ball while facing a target hole so that the ball is close to an exterior side of the golfer's dominant foot. The golfer's dominant arm is held straight by his or her side and the golfer's dominant hand grasps the elongate shaft. The golfer's other arm reaches across the golfer's chest and grasps the elongate shaft near its upper end. A back swing, forward swing, and follow through are then made in a motion much like the motion made when tossing a hand-held golf ball toward a target hole with an underarm throw.

Abstract: A putter for use with a one-handed, modified, croquet-style putting stroke is described. The player is thus able to gain full advantage of his or her binocular vision because the player is able to face the target while aligning and stroking a putt. The geometry of the shaft is such that the grip is substantially centered vertically above the center of mass of the putter head when the putter is in a normal address position. The putter may include a head that allows the putter to be free standing in an address position, which assists the player in aligning a putt. The putter may also include a grip with at least one flat land and an angled bore, which provides tactile feedback to the player regarding the alignment of the putter face. The putter complies with the official rules of golf as promulgated by the United States Golf Association and the Royal & Ancient Golf Association in Great Britain. Finally, a method of using the putter is also described.

Abstract: This invention relates to a golf putter having a bulbous mallet head joined to an upright shaft having a tapering grip that is at least flat on one of its sides and may be square in cross-section over its entire length and extends from the upper extremity of the shaft to adjacently above the head. The juncture of the shaft to the head is in the form of a goose-neck from adjacent the lower end of the grip to a rear entry into the head.

Abstract: A golf putter is gripped with one hand and controlled by the back to forward pendulum motion of one arm, this motion is reminiscent to the natural swing of the arm at the user's side when engaged in walking. A striking face with a loft between 0 and 10 degrees blends down into sole comprised of parallel grooves running from striking face to rear to reduce any resistance with putting surface. The rear of the putter head is nearly twice the width of the striking face completing the compass shape of the putter head, the wider rear portion provides greater weight distribution to the sides and rear of the striking face to prevent any twisting of the putter head on off-center shots. Universally designed connecting shank protrudes up and forward from putter head socket providing clearance between shank and ball as well as aiding in aiming, the shank next angles back towards the putter head at a finishing angle of at least 10 degrees from the vertical plane.

Abstract: A golf putter includes a putter head that is equipped with three ball-striking surfaces, such that the putter can be used by a right-handed golfer or a left-handed golfer, employing either a conventional putting stance perpendicular to the ball roll path or a non-conventional putting stance facing the ball target. The club head is connected to the shaft at a center location coinciding with the head center of gravity. Also, the upper surface of the putter has a central cavity and two opposing rails that cause the putter weight to be concentrated at the perimeter of the head, thus tending to minimize the effect of mishits on ball travel accuracy on all three ball striking positions. The shaft to head connection is aligned with the ball roll in all ball striking positions.

Abstract: A golf club has a head with a ball contact face and a shaft with surface indicia thereon or on an attachment thereto which may be used to provide for aligning the club face to be in a plane substantially perpendicular to a predetermined ball trajectory. The shaft or attachment may be of rectangular or square cross section with one or two surfaces extending normal to the club face and including contrasting indicia on such surfaces with respect to surfaces which extend parallel to the club face. The shaft may be of circular cross section with contrasting indicia provided on opposite sides of the shaft with respect to a plane through the central axis of the shaft and parallel to the club face, or include a hand grip with a generally flat thumbrest surface with contrasting indicia and extending in a plane perpendicular to the ball contact face.

Abstract: A golf putter includes a handle having a lower end to which a head is fixed. The head has a left side face and a right side face. The left and right side faces are symmetrical to each other and may both be used to putt a golf ball. The head further has a front face which may also be used to putt the golf ball as the player stands facing the target hole and spaces his or her legs on both sides of the ball. The putter is then swung under the crotch and between the legs of the player as a pendulum to putt the ball with the front face thereof which is substantially normal to the horizontal as it gets into contact with the ball. The handle of the putter is shortened as compared to the conventional putter to facilitate the swinging operation.

Abstract: A unique golf club putter head having an enlarged, substantially planar, slightly convex sole plate and a narrow bridge-like top member thereby lowering the center of gravity of the putter head. This lowered center of gravity is more readily exploited to achieve an accurate stroke by providing connection of the golf club shaft directly to the sole plate along the center-line of the putter head adjacent the face. This connection is facilitated by a hole in the top member bridge through which the hosel extends to receive the lower end of a shaft.