Abstract: A golf club stabilizing device adapted for attachment to a traditional golf club shaft is disclosed. The device includes a stabilizing portion which continuously contacts the golfer's lead forearm to enforce the correct hand positioning and swing mechanics. A variety of means for attaching the device to a golf club and for adjusting the position of the device relative to the golf club shaft are also disclosed.

Abstract: A transparent grip of a golf club, wherein prints for public information like photos or pictures are incorporated in the grip and the content of the incorporated prints is observable from the outside. The grip is composed of a sheet layer of an elastomeric material to increase gripping and hitting senses and to alleviate shock by covering the entire or a part of the circumference of the shaft of the golf club, a coating film layer to protect the sheet layer and a transparent shell as an integrally molded body, which is transparent enough to make the sheet layer visible from the outside and which is formed with a cavity to receive the shaft. The sheet layer can keep the record of, for example, the address or name of the owner without the worry of blotting or staining.

Abstract: A golf grip-training device includes a main body having attachment means for securement to a golf club by snap-fit in the area of the golf club grip where a golfer's hands are placed. The attachment means is preferably a collar which receives the club shaft. A deformable grip element is affixed to the main body by a living hinge and further includes a gap between the grip element and the main body. A tactile sensory stimulator is affixed to the main body and located within the gap whereby excessive deformation of the grip element causes the stimulator to project beyond the grip element and into contact with at least one of the golfer's hands. The grip element may further includes an aperture through which the stimulator extends when the grip element is excessively deformed.

Abstract: A golf swing training apparatus is disclosed. The invention includes a bifurcated training apparatus having two operative elements, including an upper grip portion and a lower slide portion, the portions configured to be cooperatively engaged both with a golf club and each other in a defined cooperative manner. When assembled in the preferred truncated frustoconical structure, the lower slide portion is axially slidable along a length of golf club handle to assist the golfer to learn a desired swing position.

Abstract: An overly wide putter grip includes an elongated body of generally uniform diameter along an axial length thereof and an outer gripping sleeve that fits over the skeleton. The body is a skeleton having a first portion and a second portion. Each of the first and second portions includes an upper end, a lower end opposite the upper end, and a bore disposed within said lower end and extending upwardly so as to be configured to receive a shaft of a putter. The first portion and the second portion of the skeleton are preferably held together by a system of fasteners that go through bores in the first portion of the skeleton and into the second portion to hold the two skeleton portions together. A method of making the putter is also provided.

Abstract: A shock and vibration dampening grip wrap comprised of at least two layers of elastomeric material having differing densities. When applied to a handle the grip wrap provides a firm and reversible grip, and is water-resistant. The shock and vibration dampening wrap includes an upper, denser grip elastomer layer overlaying a second, less dense base elastomer layer. These layers may be optionally conjoined by an elastomer adhesive, a built-up structure, or formed as a unitary structure without recourse to this elastomer adhesive. A grip wrap adhesive and primer are applied to an underside of the base elastomer to affix the grip wrap to the desired handle. An extrusion methodology for forming the grip elastomer layer further serves to create within the grip elastomer an open-celled structure having exceptional wicking characteristics.

Abstract: A conventional length golf club with a grip including a heavy counterweight, the mass of which is sufficient to cause the center of gravity of the whole golf club to be located within the boundaries of the grip. The counterweight may be an elongated member with a bore through its interior, and in order to achieve the object of placing the center of gravity within the boundaries of the grip, it must have a substantially larger cross-section than the standard-diameter shaft of a golf club. The grip may include a lower support section made of a substantially less massive material than the counterweight. In a preferred embodiment, the grip has an elliptical cross section with the major axis of the ellipse perpendicular to the face of the club head.

Abstract: A vibration absorbing material preferably includes a first elastomeric layer of vibration absorbing material which is substantially free of voids therein. A second layer including a hight tensile fibrous material and that is disposed on the first elastomeric layer. The high tensile strength fibrous material distributes vibration to facilitate vibration dampening. A third elastomeric layer is disposed on the second elastomeric layer.

Abstract: A vibration absorbing material preferably includes a first elastomeric layer of vibration absorbing material which is substantially free of voids therein. A second elastomeric layer includes an aramid material therein and is disposed on the first elastomeric layer. The amramid material distributes vibration to facilitate vibration dampening. A third elastomeric layer is disposed on the second elastomeric layer.

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: A golf club grip includes a hollow tapered body having a front surface and a generally opposed rear surface defining a depth dimension therebetween, and first and second side surfaces respectively extending between and connecting the front and rear surfaces and defining a width dimension between outer extents thereof. At least the front surface of the golf club grip is planar, while the side surfaces are preferably radiused. The body includes an upper portion, an intermediate portion, and a lower portion, with the upper and intermediate portions, in combination, extending at least 60% of the body length from the second end, with at least the upper and intermediate portions of the body having a width dimension to depth dimension ratio of at least 1.1:1.

Abstract: A vibration absorbing grip including a grip body formed by a multi-layer material. The material preferably includes a first elastomeric layer of vibration absorbing material which is substantially free of voids therein. A second elastomeric layer which includes an aramid material therein and is disposed on the first elastomeric layer. The amramid material distributes vibration to facilitate vibration dampening. A third elastomeric layer is disposed on the second elastomeric layer and is adapted to be gripped by a user.

Abstract: A reverse taper grip (16, 16a) for attachment to an elongated golf club shaft (12) or other similar handle or the like is provided, the grip (16, 16a) being formed of resilient synthetic resin material and presenting an outer gripping surface (20, 20a) of reverse taper design along at least a portion of the grip (16, 16a). The grip (16, 16a) presents a moderate reverse taper angle, with the ratio of the greater thickness end (28, 28a) to the smaller thickness end (24, 24a) being from about 1.1-1.7.

Abstract: A grip for minimizing sting in a hand held swinging athletic contacting making article such as a bat, racquet, club or stick is secured to the handle of the article. The grip is a multilayer laminate having an inner layer made from an elastomeric material having high energy absorption and vibration damping characteristics. The laminate also includes an exposed outer layer made from an elastomeric material having a high coefficient of friction and being pliable. In addition, the laminate includes force dissipating material having the characteristics of absorbing and redirecting vibrational energy.

Abstract: A grip for the handle of a golf club having a single polyurethane-felt panel that is wrapped about an underlisting sleeve. The side edges of the panel are adhesively sealed together. The unitary grip reduces impact shock and also provides a feeling of tackiness in the manner of a spirally wrapped polyurethane-felt grip.

Abstract: A grip for the handle of a golf club having multiple two layer panels that are wrapped about an underlisting sleeve. The edges of the panels are adhesively sealed together. The grip reduces impact and shock and provides a feeling of tackiness in the manner of a spirally wrapped polyurethane-felt grip while allowing the use of multiple color panels and easy instillation onto a golf club shaft.

Abstract: A vibration absorbing padding including a padding body formed by a multi-layer material. The material preferably includes a first elastomeric layer of vibration absorbing material which is substantially free of voids therein. A second elastomeric layer includes an aramid material therein and is disposed on the first elastomeric layer. The amramid material distributes vibration to facilitate vibration dampening. A third elastomeric layer is disposed on the second elastomeric layer.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to an antimicrobial grip for handles on equipment. More particularly, in preferred aspects, the present invention relates to a shock-absorbing grip for handles on sports and exercise equipment, wherein the grip is further adapted to inhibit microbial growth by incorporation of a long-lasting, non-toxic inorganic antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: A flexible cover cut and sewn into a shape which fits over a golf club grip.

Abstract: A golf club including a club head with a ball striking face lying in a plane and a shaft connected to the club head. The golf club is formed with an elongated handle, having a cross-sectional configuration with a first length in a direction perpendicular to the plane of said ball striking face and a second length in a direction parallel to the plane of said ball striking face. Alignment indicia in the form of intersecting lines is provided on a top surface of the handle to assist the golfer to properly align the golf club in order to execute a proper golf stroke toward an intended target.

Abstract: A reverse taper grip (16, 16a) for attachment to an elongated golf club shaft (12) or other similar handle or the like is provided, the grip (16, 16a) being formed of resilient synthetic resin material and presenting an outer gripping surface (20, 20a) of reverse taper design along at least a portion of the grip (16, 16a). The grip (16, 16a) presents a moderate reverse taper angle, with the ratio of the greater thickness end (28, 28a) to the smaller thickness end (24, 24a) being from about 1.1-1.7.

Abstract: A grip for a golf putter having an elongate handle with a first end, a second end, an intermediate body portion, and means for connecting the handle to the putter such that the second end is contiguous therewith. The handle is provided with a thumb-receiving surface and finger-receiving surfaces adjacent the second end on opposite lateral sides thereof and normal to the thumb-receiving surface. The handle defines a pointed portion including the second end and the finger-receiving surfaces. The handle is adapted to be gripped by a golfer with the thumbs in side-by-side relation upon the thumb-receiving surface pointing towards a club head of the putter, the index fingers lie upon the finger-receiving surfaces and against the thumbs, the tips of the middle fingers touch and lie against the index fingers and a rear surface of the handle, and the ring and small fingers of the golfer's hands are intertwined.

Abstract: A two-piece advertising, recognition and identification marker facilitates placing advertising, recognition or identification information on an item having a marker receiver. The advertising, recognition and identification marker includes, among other elements, a disc-like base unit, a disc-like insert unit, and affixing devices and applied adhesive materials. The disc-like base unit has a top surface, a bottom surface and an angular lateral bevel. The bevel bears advertising, recognition or identification information. The disc-like insert unit has a flat surface to bear advertising, recognition or identification information. The affixing devices and applied adhesive materials permit the insert unit to be affixed to the base unit and the base unit to be affixed to the item.

Abstract: A relatively rigid golf club grip and a method for manufacturing a relatively rigid golf club grip. The method comprises machining the club grip from a metal or other generally rigid material including a butt and main body from a stock piece of material. The golf club grip also includes a tip portion that may, but need not be, made from relatively rigid material.

Abstract: A grip for the handle of a golf club having a single panel that is wrapped about an underlisting sleeve. The inside layer is EVA and the side edges of the panel abut. The unitary grip reduces impact shock, provides a feeling of tackiness and resists the absorption of moisture.

Abstract: A golf putter (10) includes a hollow tapering shaft (16), the small end connected to a handgrip (14) and the large end connected with the clubhead (12). In a second embodiment of the shaft, the shaft (16) is filled with a graphite core (40) and in a third embodiment the shaft tube includes a further tube (44).

Abstract: An improved golf club grip is provided that is comprised of a shaft, including an upper shaft portion; an upper grip portion positioned about at least a portion of the upper shaft portion; and a lower grip portion positioned below the upper grip portion. In an embodiment, the outer diameter of the upper grip portion is significantly less than the outer diameter of the lower grip portion.

Abstract: A golf grip is formed by the crosslinking of a rubber composition obtained through the kneading of a base rubber and a rubber-polyolefin-nylon ternary copolymer. This ternary copolymer is obtained by the graft polymerization of a rubber component, a polyolefin component and a nylon component. This ternary copolymer is a fine fiber reinforced composite having fine nylon fibers dispersed in a matrix composed of the rubber component and the polyolefin component. The amount of the rubber-polyolefin-nylon ternary copolymer to be blended is from 1 part by weight to 50 parts by weight on the basis of 100 parts by weight of the base rubber.

Abstract: A decorative grip system including a decorative grip having a label with decorative indicia located thereon, the label being formed in a generally closed shape. The decorative grip system further includes an underlay layer located generally inside of the label and a generally translucent overlay layer located generally outside of the label and having a thickness of less than about {fraction (5/32)} inch.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a grip material consisting of a layer of polyurethane and a layer of EVA. A nylon cloth material is used as a temporary support for coagulating the polyurethane by a wet coagulation process. The coagulated polyurethane is then separated from the nylon cloth material and subsequently joined with a strip of EVA material to yield a grip material with the tackiness and superior shock cushioning characteristics of a polyurethane/felt grip combined with the water resistant and lightness characteristics of a polyurethane/EVA grip.

Abstract: A slip-resistant shock absorbing golf club grip that includes a felt layer, a fabric mesh formed of fibers and a polyurethane coating covering the mesh and felt, the fibers of the mesh defining grooves in the surface of the slip-resistant polyurethane which are engaged by a golfers' hands, with the polyurethane coating being buffed to partially expose the fibers.

Abstract: A vibration absorbing material preferably includes a first elastomeric layer of vibration absorbing material which is substantially free of voids therein. A second layer including a hight tensile fibrous material and that is disposed on the first elastomeric layer. The high tensile strength fibrous material distributes vibration to facilitate vibration dampening. A third elastomeric layer is disposed on the second elastomeric layer.

Abstract: A putter, adjustable in length to suit the golfer's stature and preferred posture, which utilises a self locking design to secure the putter, and necessitates a tool to adjust the length of the putter.

Abstract: A putter type golf club including a club head with a ball striking face lying in a plane and a shaft connected to the club head. The golf club is formed with an elongated handle, having a cross-sectional configuration with a first length in a direction perpendicular to the plane of said ball striking face and a second length in a direction parallel to the plane of said ball striking face; the first length being greater than the second length and the cross-sectional shape being generally oval, including rounded front and rear edges. Alignment indicia is provided on a top surface of the handle to assist the golfer to properly align the golf club in order to execute a putting stroke toward an intended target.

Abstract: A grip for the handle of a golf club having a single polyurethane-felt panel that is wrapped about an underlisting sleeve. The side edges of the panel are adhesively sealed together. The unitary grip reduces impact shock and also provides a feeling of tackiness in the manner of a spirally wrapped polyurethane-felt grip.

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: Provided herein is a putter grip made of a flexible material which slips over the end of the club and attaches thereto in the traditional manner, either by interference fit or with a two-sided adhesive strip. The unique nature of the grip is in its size and shape, which allow the hands to grasp the club opposite each other, rather than being separated vertically. In a method using a putter equipped with a grip according to the invention, the palms rest on each side of the grip; the thumbs are side-by-side, extending downward on the bevels on each side of the front of the grip and the forefingers and middle fingers extend downward to the base of the grip. The small fingers overlap at the back of the grip. The method encourages consistent placement of the hands on the club and allows the hands to work in concert with minimum wrist movement. Through use of the grip and method of present invention, general improvements to all aspects contributing to dynamic-alignment may be easily achieved by the typical golfer.

Abstract: A putter is disclosed and comprises a head, a shaft and a handle. The head has a rear and a front. The shaft defines a longitudinal axis, has an end operatively attached to and proximate the head and extends upwardly, rearwardly therefrom to an upper end. The handle has a second end operatively attached and contiguous to the upper end and extends longitudinally, upwardly to a first end. The handle has, on its front, a thumb-receiving surface, and, on respective sides, adjacent the second end, finger-receiving surfaces, and can be held in a grip wherein the thumbs point towards the head and lie parallel upon the thumb-receiving surface; the middle finger tips touch; in each hand, the forefinger lies against the thumb and against a respective finger-receiving surface and the middle finger lies against the forefinger and against a respective finger-receiving surface; and the ring and small fingers are intertwined.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for prescribing overall club length for iron-type golf clubs for an individual player wherein the method comprises measuring the erect height (PH) of a player to be fitted, providing the player with a fitting ball club (FBC) having a spherical ball with a hosel bore therein, one end of a golf club shaft in the hosel bore and a golf club grip on the other end of the shaft, having the player hold the fitting ball club in address position as if about to hit a golf ball therewith, measuring the wrist-to-floor distance (WFM) vertically from the player's higher wrist to the floor, locating in the first two columns of the FIG. 4 table data corresponding to the PH and WFM measurements, respectively, for the player, deriving an incremental length LCC from the third, length control club column of FIG. 4, and adding that incremental LCC length to 37½ inches, thereby giving a prescribed overall club length for that player.

Abstract: A grip for a golf putter that includes a shaft defining a longitudinal axis and a putter head having a putter face. The grip comprises an elongated body that extends along a major axis corresponding to the longitudinal axis defined by the shaft. The body has a front side and an opposing back side. The front side is substantially flat and the back side has a substantially round or circular shape, or a substantially triangular shape. The body defines an elongated cross-section that extends along a transverse axis that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and transverse to the club face.

Abstract: Finishing collar 10 for securing an end 97 of grip tape 95 wrapped upon a handle 80; including locking ring 20, first flange 36 for overlying and retaining grip tape 95, and second flange 37 for covering any gap between finishing collar 10 and shank portion 84 of handle 80. Finishing collar 10 is of durable stretchy material such as rubber and is under tension in use.

Abstract: A putter or other golf club grip has rigid vibration transmitting protrusions either attached to the club shaft or in intimate contact with both the shaft and the golfer's hands, areas between said protrusions optionally being filled with conventional grip materials. The grip may be placed over existing club shafts like conventional slip-on or wrap-on grips or become an extension thereof. The grips may be attached and weighted in such a manner to further enhance desirable impact vibrational feedback to a golfer's hands further improving a golfer's distance control while reducing off center hits and the resulting distance and directional loss.

Abstract: A golf club shaft improvement by adding a smooth spherical shaped knob to the top end of the shaft, to serve as a pivot bearing when the club is swung in pendulum fashion, by firmly pressing the top end of the shaft against the belly, or other areas of the body, The spherical knob nests against the body functioning as a perfect pivot bearing as the golfer uses two hands, lower on the club shaft, to actuate a smooth accurate pendulum swing, that is much safer and more comfortable and pushing the rough flat top end of a conventional golf club into the areas of the body to perform a pendulum swing.

Abstract: A golf club having a novel golf club grip assembly is described. The grip assembly includes an elongated forearm stabilizer blade mounted directly on the upper end of the golf club shaft and extending upwardly in line with the golf club shaft. A connector rod formed integrally with the stabilizer blade extends from the golf club shaft end of the stabilizer blade and is inserted into the upper end of the golf club shaft. In use, the stabilizer blade is pressed against the inside of the forearm of the golf player to provide a steady and accurate pendulum effect when swinging the club to hit a golf ball. In a second embodiment, the stabilizer blade is fabricated separately and is slipped over an elongated rod having an exposed end which is inserted into the upper end of the golf club shaft.

Abstract: A golf club grip includes a cylinder, a plurality of threads formed on in the outer surface of the cylinder, and a plurality of covers wound spaced apart around the cylinder. The threads have respectively a central thread body and two grooves respectively formed at two sides of each the central thread body. The anti-slipping bands are respectively wound around the threads. The covers respectively hide every section defined by every two neighboring threads. Then every two neighboring central thread bodies obstruct one side of two neighboring covers so that they may not be pressed to tip up by the hands of a user gripping the club grip in case of the golf club striking a golf ball. The cylinder, the anti-slipping bands and the covers may be colored different from one another.

Abstract: A putter type golf club including a club head with a ball striking face lying in a plane and a shaft connected to the club head. The golf club is formed with an elongated handle, having a cross-sectional configuration with a first length in a direction perpendicular to the plane of said ball striking face and a second length in a direction parallel to the plane of said ball striking face; the first length being greater than the second length and the cross-sectional shape being generally oval, including rounded front and rear edges. Alignment indicia is provided on a top surface of the handle to assist the golfer to properly align the golf club in order to execute a putting stroke toward an intended target.

Abstract: A golf club grip sleeve includes a sleeve member and an annular skirt member. The sleeve member has a sleeve body and an annular stopper. The sleeve body is provided with an opening at an end thereof The stopper is located at an external periphery of the sleeve body and is extended for a predetermined length from an end beside the opening of the sleeve body towards the other end of the sleeve body. The skirt member is extended outwards from the end beside the opening of the sleeve body and is longer than the stopper so as to be turned back to cover the stopper.

Abstract: A golf club grip is composed of an elastomeric material formed into a tubular form adapted to be received on the butt end of a golf club shaft with the grip having an upper semi-cylindrical portion of rubber material with cork particles disbursed therein and with a lower semi-cylindrical portion of the grip having the tip end of the same material as the upper semi-cylindrical portion of the grip and with the butt end of the lower semi-cylindrical portion having exposed cord for enhanced friction between the grip and a user's hands. A compression molding process is described for forming the grip from component strips and pieces of an elastomeric material.

Abstract: A slip-resistant shock absorbing golf club grip that includes a felt layer, a fabric mesh formed of fibers and a polyurethane coating covering the mesh and felt, the fibers of the mesh defining grooves in the surface of the slip-resistant polyurethane which are engaged by a golfers' hands, with the polyurethane coating being buffed to partially expose the fibers.

Abstract: A golf putter includes a polyhedrally-shaped head having a plurality of generally vertically disposed ball-impacting faces which have different ball impacting characteristics and a shaft having at the lower end thereof a hosel terminated by a prism-shaped lower shaft end that has a polygonal transverse cross section. The head has protruding perpendicularly downwards from an upper surface thereof a centrally located bore having a polygonal cross section of the same shape but slightly larger than that of the prism-shaped end of the hosel, which is inserted into the bore at a selected angular orientation relative to the head to position a selected ball impacting face in a conventional ball-impacting disposition relative to the shaft grip, and releasably secured at that position by a screw inserted through the sole of the head and tightened into a threaded bore provided in the hosel end.