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 club shaft grip and method include a coiled strip component adapted to be spirally wrapped under tension around a golf club shaft; a continuous groove joint formed along a spiral path adjacent the coiled strip component; an elongated bonding strip permanently seated into the continuous groove joint; and a prehensile tab operatively connected at an end of the elongated bonding strip. A single component golf club shaft grip and method include a coiled strip component adapted to be spirally wrapped under tension around a golf club shaft; and continuous groove joint integrally formed with the coiled strip component and positioned along a spiral path adjacent the coiled strip component, wherein the groove joint comprises a flange wall adjacent to only one of a top or bottom of the outer surface of the coiled strip, wherein the flange wall is formed along the spiral path adjacent the outer surface.

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 an expanded synthetic rubber, internally ribbed cushioning device with adjustable pressure sensors over the distal end of the shaft, the expanded synthetic rubber, internally ringed cushioning device comprising a sheath to surround the proximal end of the shaft along a desired length and being constructed of expanded synthetic rubber of a density predetermined by the manufacturer to require the golfer to apply with both hands optimum squeeze pressure for maximum control of golf strokes in order to feel the ringed protrusions enveloped therein.

Abstract: Disclosed are grips and methods of making grips for use with the handle of an article, and in particular for use with fishing poles and golf clubs. The grip preferably includes a multi-layered gripping member and an inner sleeve or mounting body. The gripping member can include an outer layer with a fabric layer coated and preferably saturated by polyurethane. The outer layer can be bonded to an inner layer to form the gripping member which is then attached to the sleeve. The sleeve can be ground from a starting block of material or may be injection molded.

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: A golf club grip having an outer leather layer that includes a low water absorption leather and a polymeric protection coat. The low water absorption leather has a static water absorption range from about 30% by weight to 20% by weight after completely immersed in water for one hour and a range from 45% by weight to 35% by weight after completely immersed in water for six hours in the test method according to ASTM D6015. The protection coat is bonded to a grain surface of the low water absorption leather to retard the penetration of water and to protect the leather from damages. The outer leather layer is configured either as a single sheet or as a strip, wrapped and adhered onto a lining sleeve to cover a sleeve body of the lining sleeve to form a water repellent leather 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 users' hands, with the polyurethane coating being buffed to partially expose the fibers.

Abstract: A grip designed for a handle has a quality of unidirectional extendibility and is extended in a direction in accordance with a direction of extendibility for wrapping the handle. A method for making a grip designed for a handle includes preparing a sheet that has the quality of unidirectional extendibility; trimming the grip from the sheet; and extending the grip in a direction in accordance with the direction of unidirectional extendibility for wrapping the handle.

Abstract: A golf club grip system having grips that have grip diameters ranging from 1.0 inches (25.4 mm) to 1.2 inches (30.5 mm). Additionally, each golf club grip may include an outer wrap and an inner layer. The outer wrap is substantially thinner than the inner layer and consists predominantly of polyurethane and felt. Specifically, in one exemplary embodiment, the outer wrap consists of two separate layers of polyurethane, a layer of felt, and two thin strips of adhesive tape. By utilizing these materials, the outer wrap provides a high traction, i.e., slip resistant, surface with improved shock and vibration dampening characteristics. Additionally, by utilizing the combination of the outer wrap and the inner layer, the grip provides shock absorption with substantially increased resistant to torsional forces.

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: A golf club grip that includes a resilient strip spirally wrapped about an underlisting sleeve having a cap and a nipple. The underside of the cap is formed an upwardly facing circumferential slot that receives the upper edge of the strip. The nipple is formed with an upwardly facing groove that receives the lower portion of the strip.

Abstract: A grip for attachment to a handle of a striking instrument swung with both of a user's hands for striking an object, one hand being a leading hand for leading the instrument toward the object and the other hand being a following hand. The grip comprises a leading portion adapted for receiving the grip of the user's leading hand and defining a first coefficient of friction between the leading portion of said grip and the user's leading hand; and a following portion adapted for receiving the grip of the user's following hand and defining a second coefficient of friction between the following portion of said grip and the user's following hand; the second coefficient of friction being lower than the first coefficient of friction.

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: An underlisting sleeve for use with a golf club, the underlisting sleeve having a cap and a nipple. The underside of the cap is formed with a downwardly facing circumferential slot. The nipple is formed with an upwardly facing groove having an outer portion being defined by a flexible circumferential lip.

Abstract: A customized golf club comprising a shaft, a club head body, and a pre-printed, colored, or functional protective wrap applied to the shaft or club head body. A method of customizing golf clubs by applying mass, graphics, logos, decals, or colors to the body or the club head or the shaft by shrink-wrapping or adhering a protective wrap to a portion of the club.

Abstract: A handle structure for ball striking equipment includes an underlisting for passing a handle rod of a ball striking equipment through its interior and having a first section and a second section at its exterior, a wrapping strap fixed on the outside of the second section, and the wrapping strap and the first section of the underlisting divide a handle holding section into two gripping sections, and the first section gives a shock absorbing and a slippery resisting effects, and the wrapping strap provides a soft, comfortable and slippery-proof gripping effect.

Abstract: A golf club handle grip having a smooth exterior surface such as utilized in a conventional rubber golf club grip, but with such grip being tacky and shock absorbing as compared to a conventional rubber golf club grip.

Abstract: A handle section combination for a billiard cue, which includes a handle section, an elongated strip and at least a binding ring. The handle section has an adjoining end to adjoin to the other section of the billiard cue. The strip is made of resilient materials and wrapped about the surface of the handle section. The strip has a front end with a first inserting portion. The binding ring is made of rigid materials and has an inner surface with a first receiving portion. The binding ring is put around the adjoining end of the handle section in such a way that the first inserting portion of the strip can be received tightly in the first receiving portion of the binding ring when the strip is wrapped about the handle section.

Abstract: A golf club handle grip having a smooth exterior surface such as utilized in a conventional rubber golf club grip, but with such grip being tacky and shock absorbing as compared to a conventional rubber golf club grip.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a grip of sports equipment comprising: an elastic sleeve having a first end and a second end, and the external diameter of the first end being larger than the external diameter of the second end; an annular extended skirt member being integrally extended to an edge of the second end of the elastic sleeve; a circular convex section being disposed around the external surface of the annular extended skirt member; and a circular concave section being disposed around the second end of the elastic sleeve; such that the annular extended skirt member is folded in the direction towards the second end and the circular convex section is embedded into the circular concave section when the annular extended skirt member is bound flatly on the second end. The invention improves the effect of binding the annular extended skirt member, so that the annular extended skirt member becomes a main structure for providing the binding force for the elastic sleeve and the wrapped end of a grip tape.

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 grip that includes a resilient strip spirally wrapped about an underlisting sleeve having a cap and a nipple. The underside of the cap is made with a downwardly facing circumferential slot that snugly receives the upper edge of the strip. The nipple is formed with an upwardly facing groove that snugly receives the lower portion of the strip.

Abstract: A golf club has a handle sleeve around the shaft, which sleeve includes an elastic rubber sleeve part, and an outer covering part; the rubber sleeve part has such an inner diameter as to be tightly secured around the shaft; the rubber sleeve part has a recess portion on an outer side; the covering part includes an inner layer made of the same material as the rubber part, and an outer grip layer; the outer grip layer and the inner layer are sewn together; the outer covering part and the rubber sleeve part are securely stuck together by means of adhesive, which is applied over the inner layer of the outer covering part and the rubber sleeve part, and which has already dissolved the inner layer of the outer covering part and the rubber sleeve part slightly before the outer covering part is positioned onto the rubber sleeve part.

Abstract: A tape adapted to absorb and/or regulate vibration preferably includes a multi-layer material that may include 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 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 golf club having a novel grip the golf club grip includes an underlining sleeve made of rubber. A surface of the underlining sleeve is covered with rubber tapes by spirally wrapping at least two rubber tapes on the underlining sleeve. A lower end of the underlining sleeve is encircled by a fastening member such that the rubber tapes are secured to the underlining sleeve without concerns of falling off. Through characteristics of the rubber tapes as being shock-absorbent, waterproof, anti-slip and abrasion resistant, a golfer is less subject to muscle tissue and arm joint injuries resulted from shock generated by impact between the golf club and a golf ball when hitting the golf ball, and the golf club is also less likely to slip off hands of the golfer.

Abstract: A golf club handle grip having a smooth exterior surface such as utilized in a conventional rubber golf club grip, but with such grip being tacky and shock absorbing as compared to a conventional rubber golf club grip.

Abstract: The present invention provides a ball bat having a knob, a handle portion extending from the knob, a barrel portion extending from the handle portion, and an inflatable grip disposed on the handle portion. The inflatable grip includes an inflatable tubular sleeve through which the handle portion extends, an inflator in fluid communication with the inflatable tubular sleeve for pumping air into the inflatable tubular sleeve, and a release valve in fluid communication with the inflatable tubular sleeve for releasing air from the inflatable tubular sleeve. The ball bat according to the invention allows a batter to selectively pressurize the inflatable tubular sleeve to adjust the rigidity and size of the grip, which improves batter comfort and reduces the amount of shock and vibration transferred from the ball bat to the batter's hands.

Abstract: A golf club handle grip having a smooth exterior surface such as utilized in a conventional rubber golf club grip, but with such grip being tacky and shock absorbing as compared to a conventional rubber golf club grip.

Abstract: A golf club grip made up of a composite strip that includes a first segment having a felt layer to the upper surface of which is bonded a polyurethane that is embossed with a friction enhancing pattern and a second segment having a felt layer to the upper surface of which is bonded a layer of polyurethane. Decorative indicia are embossed on the upper surface area of the polyurethane layer of the second segment. When the strip is spirally wrapped about a resilient underlisting sleeve or directly about the handle of a golf club the embossed friction enhancing pattern cooperates with the decorative indicia to increase the hoop strength of the strip reducing the tendency of the strip to unravel.

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 club grip includes a sleeve body having a top cap and a bottom protective rim, and an anti-slip sheet layer extending around the sleeve body between the cap and the protective rim. The sheet layer has a top circumferential margin which is hidden and hemmed by the cap. The sheet layer further includes two axial margins which extend adjacent to each other and which are hemmed by an axial hem structure of the sleeve body. The axial hem structure extends from the cap to the protective rim to receive and hem the axial margins. As the margins of the sheet layer are hemmed and finished by the cap, the protective rim and the axial hem structure, no visible clearance is formed in the golf club grip.

Abstract: A golf club grip made up of a composite strip that includes a first segment having a felt layer to the upper surface of which is bonded a polyurethane that is embossed with a friction enhancing pattern and a second segment having a felt layer to the upper surface of which is bonded a layer of polyurethane. Decorative indicia are embossed on the upper surface area of the polyurethane layer of the second segment. When the strip is spirally wrapped about a resilient underlisting sleeve or directly about the handle of a golf club the embossed friction enhancing pattern cooperates with the decorative indicia to increase the hoop strength of the strip reducing the tendency of the strip to unravel.

Abstract: A golf club grip made up of a composite strip that includes a first segment to the upper surface of which is bonded a layer of polyurethane, with the upper surface of the polyurethane being embossed with a friction enhancing pattern grasped by a golfer's hands, and a second segment having a felt layer to the upper surface of which is bonded a fabric fiber mesh by a coating of polyurethane. The mesh defines slip-resistant grooves in the polyurethane. One side edge of the first segment is adhesively attached to a side edge of the second segment. The strip is spirally wrapped about a resilient underlisting sleeve or directly about the handle of a golf club.

Abstract: A golf club grip that includes a resilient strip spirally wrapped about an underlisting sleeve having a cap and a nipple. The underside of the cap is formed with an upwardly facing circumferential slot that receives the upper edge of the strip. The nipple is formed with an upwardly facing groove that receives the lower portion of the strip.

Abstract: A golf club grip includes a molded or shaped tubular foam body of closed-cell foam material and an anti-slip rubbery skin bonded integrally to an outer surface of the tubular foam body, thus a slip-on type of this invention is formed. The closed-call foam provides advantages, such as light weight with correct or standard size, a wide range of size and grip weights for personal choice. The tubular foam body has a capped end to cap a grip-mounting portion of a golf club shaft. In an embodiment of coiled strip type, the tubular foam body is cut spirally to form a coiled strip that can be wrapped spirally around the grip-mounting portion, and the capped end is formed as a cap which is integral with the coiled strip.

Abstract: A wrap style hand grip (8) with a multiple material surface throughout the length of the grip has an elastomeric body (10) with a spiral formed channel 12 therein. A strip (18) of alternative material is disposed within the spiral formed channel (12) and in combination with the exposed upper surface (17) thereon forms the wrap style hand grip which is particularly suited for use as a golf club grip.

Abstract: A grip adapted for attachment to an implement including a handle is disclosed. The grip includes a longitudinally extending tubular shell having an inner surface shaped and dimensioned for attachment to the handle of the implement and an outer surface. The grip further includes a viscoelastic hand surface secured about the outer surface of the tubular shell.

Abstract: A grip assembly for the handle of a golf club where the grip assembly includes a resilient underlisting sleeve over which is spirally wrapped a resilient strip. The lower end of the underlisting sleeve includes a nipple formed with an upward facing circumferential groove. The lower end of the strip is urged into the confines of the groove to secure the lower end of the strip to the underlisting sleeve.

Abstract: The present invention provides a handle of golf club, which is comprised of a handle core material, foamed sandwiches and an external cover, wherein said core material has a spiral recess coordinating to the holding region, in which said helical foamed sandwich is laid on. As seizing the handle, the construction of the handle can carry out filling the gaps between the fingers and the handle, thereby to buffer the shocking force effort on the hands as striking the ball and increasing the contacting friction force on the hands, and facilitating to control the striking direction steadily and accurately.

Abstract: Applicant's invention comprises an adjustable grip on a sport's racket, paddle, bat, mallet or club, which is made adjustable by having the grip expandable by the introduction of air under the grip over the handle, which is expandable to any size desired.

Abstract: The invention provides a grip for a handle or shaft including (a) core means (10) adapted to be fitted to the handle or shaft, and (b) a strip of material (22) to form the outer surface for the grip, to be wound around the handle or shaft and/or said core (10) to provide, in use, a wound grip. The core means (10) has a first end (16) and a second end (11) and a body (14) therebetween. The core means also has a peripheral flange at the second end (11) in the form of a skirt (12) which is adapted, in use, to be flexed over the wound strip (22) to prevent unwinding thereof from the handle or shaft and/or the core means (10).

Abstract: A golf club grip comprises a tubular body, at least one weight member, and a tape body. The tubular body is fastened with a golf club shaft. The weight member is fastened to the outer surface of the tubular body such that the longitudinal side of the weight member is parallel to the axial direction of the tubular body. The tape body is spirally wound around the tubular body to cover up the weight member.

Abstract: A grip assembly for the handle of a golf club where the grip assembly includes a resilient underlisting sleeve over which is spirally wrapped a resilient strip. The lower end of the underlisting sleeve includes a nipple formed with an upward facing circumferential groove. The lower end of the strip is urged into the confines of the groove to secure the lower end of the strip to the underlisting sleeve.

Abstract: A golf club grip comprises a grip main body and at least one soft tape body. The grip main body is provided with at least one groove in which the tape body is disposed. When a golfer holds the golf club grip, the palms of the golfer come in contact with the grip main body and the tape body, thereby providing a better gripping sensation and preventing the palms of the golfer from sliding on the golf club grip.

Abstract: A slip control article including a backing layer having a first surface with an array of at least 100 upstanding stems per square inch and a second surface. At least a portion of the upstanding stems is an elastomeric material and the stems have an aspect ratio of at least 1.25. The first surface has a static coefficient of friction when dry of at least 0.6 and a static coefficient of friction when wet within 20% of the static coefficient of friction when dry. The first surface has a peel strength and a tensile strength of substantially zero when engaged with another slip control article. The first surface has a relatively high shear strength when engaged with another slip control article. The high shear forces are due primarily to the frictional properties of the elastomeric materials, not a mechanical interlock of the stems, such as on a mechanical fastener.

Abstract: A grip assembly for the handle of a golf club shaft where the grip includes a resilient underlisting sleeve over which is spirally wrapped a resilient strip. An elastic finishing collar is interposed between the lower end of the sleeve and strip to secure such sleeve and strip to the handle of a golf club shaft. An elastic finishing collar is interposed between the lower end of the sleeve and the strip to secure such sleeve and strip to the handle of a golf club shaft as a substitute for a synthetic plastic ferrule or length of finishing tape utilized in the prior art.

Abstract: A grip tape for wrapping a handle for enhancing the shock absorption and traction of the handle comprises an elongate tape having a bottom, a left side, a right side, and a top having an outer surface for gripping. The top of the tape includes a first material having a top comprising a part of the outer surface and a second material, different from the first material, having a top also comprising a part of the outer surface. Preferably, the first material is a more cushioning material than the second material and the top of the first material is higher than the top of the second material. In another embodiment, in lateral cross section, the first material is central and the second material is disposed to both sides. Typical materials, listed in order of first material to second material, include: thermoplastic rubber, polyurethane (synthetic leather), leather, synthetic cork, and sandpaper. Three or more materials can be used.

Abstract: A moisture resistant shock absorbing grip for the handle of a golf club, tennis racquet, racquetball racquet, baseball parts or other impact departing devices such as hammers, having a strip formed of a polyurethane layer bonded to a felt layer. The exterior of the strip is coated with a waterproof material while the side edges are formed with recessed reinforcement side edges and skived side edges which are overlapped to form a water retarding joint between the side edges of the strip.

Abstract: A shock-absorbing and skidproof protective jacket of a game racket handle comprises a foundation layer and a top layer which is adhered to the upper surface of the foundation layer and is provided with one or more shock-absorbing sections and skidproof sections arranged alternately with the shock-absorbing sections. The shock-absorbing sections are made of polyesters, whereas the skidproof sections are made of a mixture containing a plurality of plastic or rubber granules and a binder.