Abstract: Shooting accuracy in archery may be greatly improved by increasing the precision and repeatability in which an archer establishes “anchor points,” which are contact points between the archer and a drawn bow and arrow at a moment of launch. One such contact point is the fingers of the hand gripping the bow grip. The invention provides a torque spike as a bow grip aid which enables an archer to repeatably grip the same location of the bow grip and maintain consistent grip firmness from one shot to the next.

Abstract: Shooting accuracy in archery may be greatly improved by increasing the precision and repeatability in which an archer establishes “anchor points,” which are contact points between the archer and a drawn bow and arrow at a moment of launch. One such contact point is the hand gripping the bow grip. The invention provides a bow grip aid which enables an archer to repeatably grip the same location of the bow grip and maintain consistent grip firmness from one shot to the next. Reducing variances of this aspect of the archer's form benefits the archer by reducing variances between the archer's sighting process and determination of point of aim, and the impact point of the arrow on its target. The invention helps archers grip a bow more consistently so they can consistently place each arrow where they want it to go.

Abstract: Various embodiments include a stick handling training device for a user to hold in one hand while holding an elongate shaft of sporting equipment in another hand. The stick handling training device includes an elongate tubular body configured to cover a portion of the sporting equipment shaft. The elongate tubular body includes an outer grip surface for the user to hold in the one hand. A cylindrical passage is included through the elongate tubular body from a first aperture at a first end to a second aperture at a second end. A diameter of the cylindrical passage is larger than a widest lateral dimension of the elongate shaft such that when the elongate shaft is disposed in the cylindrical passage and the outer grip surface is held by the user, the user may freely rotate and slide the elongate tubular body relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate shaft.

Abstract: A product that may involve a product that may include a structure that may be formed to be gripped. A sheath may surround a core. An actuator may be connected to move the core to adjust the sheath between an expanded position and a contracted position, providing adjustable grip size to the structure.

Abstract: Sports rackets and handles for rackets are set forth in the present disclosure. The sports rackets comprise heads with handles attached thereto, wherein the handles are beveled and include shoulders that flare outward from the sides of the handle.

Abstract: Handle constructions for racquets having opposing, flat ball-striking playing faces wherein the handles are of varying circular outlines in which one of the handles is symmetrically rounded throughout the entire length of the handle. Another handle has two small flat surfaces (bevels) within the circular outline which are parallel to the playing faces and another handle has four small flat surfaces (bevels) within the circular outline where one pair is parallel and one pair is perpendicular to the playing faces. These handle constructions are designed to reduce tension and responsibility away from the gripping hand by promoting most, if not all, extra sensory perception in the non-racquet hand or lead hand of the player. The gripping hand is reduced to executing the swing of a Tennis stroke and the non-racquet hand or lead hand is in control of knowing or “feeling” the disposition of the playing faces during the preparation stage of a Tennis stroke.

Abstract: A tennis racquet grip accessory for adjustable, customizable grip ergonomics is disclosed. This grip accessory system enables the user to precisely tune their grip contours via rings (size, shape, quantity, positioning) for preferred finger and hand traction and leverage. The ring contours provide better personalized fitting in the user's hand and against fingers. The overall system improves user confidence, flexibility, and loose grip for racquet head speed for better shot making: it enables high performance ball speed and spins as well as gentle touch-shots.

Abstract: A table tennis paddle is disclosed designed to enhance player control using a penhold grip. The paddle includes a thumb tab extending from the handle on which a player rests a thumb and, in an embodiment, a finger tab extending from the opposite side of the handle. The finger tab preferably defines a recess adjacent the handle which receives the forefinger.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for a grip (3) of a tennis racquet, comprising a grip shell (2) that can be connected at least in a force-locked manner to the grip (3) and has a contouring (4) for at least partially receiving the grip hand (16), wherein the device comprises a fastening means (5) that can be opened and is connected to the grip shell (2) for fastening same to the grip (3). In order to provide especially advantageous handling conditions, according to the invention the grip shell (2) comprises at least partially elastic grip shell ends (2?) and the fastening means (5) comprises a band (14) having a hook-and-loop fastener (12), wherein the band (14) is connected to the grip shell ends (2?).

Abstract: A grip teaching device for encouraging an individual to maintain a proper grip of sporting equipment. The grip teaching device has a body member for placement onto the sporting equipment and can be secured by a securing device, such as a strap. The grip teaching device also includes an index finger receiving area which receives the individual's index finger to promote an appropriate placement of the index finger, and in turn forces the remaining fingers into proper alignment.

Abstract: A sports utility handle is provided for use with a sports equipment shaft. The handle has curved upper and lower surfaces and a curved termination end. The Two side surfaces are parallel to each other. The upper surface of the handle slants upwardly relative to the longitudinal axis of the equipment shaft. The lower surface spline is configured to provide a relaxed wrist grip such that the shaft centerline is generally aligned with the centerline of the user's forearm.

Abstract: A sports utility handle is provided for use with a sports equipment shaft. The handle has curved upper and lower surfaces and a curved termination end. The two side surfaces are parallel to each other. The upper surface of the handle slants upwardly relative to the longitudinal axis of the equipment shaft. The lower surface spline is configured to provide a relaxed wrist grip such that the shaft centerline is generally aligned with the centerline of the user's forearm.

Abstract: The invention relates to a racket handle insert which is intended to be placed around at least part of the core (2) of the handle and which, once in position, forms a first bulbous configuration (40, 50) having a central bulge (R, R?), the transverse dimensions of each bulbous configuration diminishing continuously from the bulge towards the two axial ends thereof.

Abstract: A sports utility handle is provided for use with a sports equipment shaft including an upper shaft surface having an upper shaft plane, a lower shaft surface having a lower shaft plane, two side shaft surfaces having side surface planes and a shaft centerline. The handle includes a shaft engagement end, a handle termination end opposite thereto, an upper handle surface, a lower handle surface comprising a lower surface spline extending inwards from the lower shaft plane towards the upper shaft plane in a first lower handle surface beginning at the shaft engagement end. The lower surface spline extending outwards in the lower shaft plane direction in a second lower handle surface beginning at the first lower handle surface and extending towards the handle termination end. A curved stop element runs between the upper handle surface towards the lower handle surface at the handle termination end and is sized to fit within a human palm.

Abstract: A table tennis paddle including a blade and a handle has a handle structure that facilitates a grip with a natural inclination angle of about 45° and allows easy adjustment of inclination angle of a paddle blade to an incoming ball over a 0° to 90° range. A natural angle is the angle achieved when a player positions a paddle in the ball striking position without adjusting the angle of the paddle. A handle has a high aspect ratio A of width to thickness. For example, A?2. A method of using a paddle is provided wherein widthwise ends of the handle abut selected portions of the surfaces between the thumb and the index finger in order to facilitate improved ability to select a forehand or backhand stroke and control motion of a ball struck by the paddle.

Abstract: A handle configuration for a stringed racquet includes a handle shaft having a defined exterior shape and plural mounting apertures, with a butt cap being provided at a base end thereof. A contour assembly has an exterior of designed contour, including an upper protrusion and a lower trigger. The contour assembly is mountable on the racquet handle shaft at a plurality of discrete locations defined by the mounting apertures. The contour assembly has an interior shape conforming to the handle shaft shape to allow the contour assembly to be received on the handle shaft for attachment thereto. One or more mounting elements on the contour assembly align with the handle shaft mounting apertures for attachment of the contour assembly thereto.

Abstract: A grip trainer for positioning a user's hand on a sports racquet includes a base configured to be removably attached to the sports racquet handle in a plurality of different positions that correspond to different grips related to the sport for which the racquet is designed for use, a finger positioning device that includes a generally cylindrical projection extending upwardly from the base and configured to position the user's hand on the racquet handle in one of the plurality of positions. A method of positioning a user's hand in any of the forehand, backhand, and service position on a tennis racquet also is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a band, and/or fingerholds of thumb and index finger, or fingerholds of thumb and middle finger, or fingerholds of thumb and third finger, or a fingerhold of thumb, or a fingerhold of middle finger, or a fingerfold of index finger, or a fingerhold of third finger. Pushing down the fingerhold of thumb, the racket grip is turned to promote inward rotation, and pushing up the fingerhold of thumb, the racket grip is turned to promote outward rotation, or pushing the fingerhold of index finger to the side of its fingerhold, the racket grip is turned to promote outward rotation, or pushing the fingerhold of middle finger to the other side of its fingerhold, the racket grip is turned to promote outward rotation, or pushing the fingerhold of third finger to the other side of its fingerhold, the racket grip is turned to promote outward rotation.

Abstract: A handle configuration for a stringed racquet includes a handle shaft having a defined exterior shape and plural mounting apertures, with a butt cap being provided at a base end thereof. A contour assembly has an exterior of designed contour, including an upper protrusion and a lower trigger. The contour assembly is mountable on the racquet handle shaft at a plurality of discrete locations defined by the mounting apertures. The contour assembly has an interior shape conforming to the handle shaft shape to allow the contour assembly to be received on the handle shaft for attachment thereto. One or more mounting elements on the contour assembly align with the handle shaft mounting apertures for attachment of the contour assembly thereto.

Abstract: Fast, strong and steady racket swing can be made, without having a special skill. Providing a band which is made of one or more materials of fiber, resin, rubber, leather, metal, tree, bamboo, and other elastic material, and/or providing a fingerhold for a thumb and a fingerhold for an index finger, or a fingerhold for a thumb, or a fingerhold for a thumb and a fingerhold for a middle finger, or a fingerhold for a middle finger, which are made of one or more materials of fiber, resin, rubber, leather, metal, tree, bamboo, and other elastic material, and by pushing down or pushing up the fingerholds, the racket grip is turned to the side of fingerhold or to the other side of fingerhold, and inward or outward rotation operation of the racket grip continues, making the best use of a series of racket swing which started from the take-back.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a training grip for a tennis racket. The training grip has a series of protrusions and recesses that receive a user's hand and place it in proper position for a particular grip type. The present invention, in one embodiment, includes a universal training grip that allows the grip to be used for more than one grip type. The present invention includes methods, systems and kits that encompass such a tennis training grip.

Abstract: A sports utility handle is provided for use with a sports equipment shaft including an upper shaft surface having an upper shaft plane, a lower shaft surface having a lower shaft plane, two side shaft surfaces having side surface planes and a shaft centerline. The handle includes a shaft engagement end, a handle termination end opposite thereto, an upper handle surface, a lower handle surface comprising a lower surface spline extending inwards from the lower shaft plane towards the upper shaft plane in a first lower handle surface beginning at the shaft engagement end. The lower surface spline extending outwards in the lower shaft plane direction in a second lower handle surface beginning at the first lower handle surface and extending towards the handle termination end. A curved stop element runs between the upper handle surface towards the lower handle surface at the handle termination end and is sized to fit within a human palm.

Abstract: The present invention provides a band, and/or the fingerhold of thumb, or fingerholds of thumb and index finger, or fingerholds of thumb and middle finger. Pushing down the fingerhold of thumb, the racket grip is turned to promote inward rotation, and pushing up the fingerhold of thumb, the racket grip is turned to promote outward rotation, or pushing the fingerhold of index finger to the side of its fingerhold, the racket grip is turned to promote outward rotation, or pushing the fingerhold of index finger to the other side of its fingerhold, the racket grip is turned to promote inward rotation, or pushing the fingerhold of middle finger to the other side of its fingerhold, the racket grip is turned to promote outward rotation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a racket handle insert which is intended to be placed around at least part of the core (2) of the handle and which, once in position, forms a first bulbous configuration (40, 50) having a central bulge (R, R?), the transverse dimensions of each bulbous configuration diminishing continuously from the bulge towards the two axial ends thereof.

Abstract: Fast, strong and steady racket swing can be made, without having a special skill. Providing a band which is made of one or more materials of fiber, resin, rubber, leather, metal, and other elastic material, and/or providing a fingerhold for a thumb and a fingerhold for an index finger, or a fingerhold for a thumb, which are made of one or more materials of fiber, resin, rubber, leather, metal, and other elastic material, and by pushing down or pushing up the fingerholds, the racket grip is turned to the side of fingerhold or to the other side of fingerhold, and inward or outward rotation operations of the racket grip continue, making the best use of a series of racket swing which started from the take-back.

Abstract: The invention relates to a squash racquet handle grip comprising at least an external surface and an internal surface, wherein said external surface includes raised surface ridges, wherein said raised surfaces ridges define (a) a forefinger receiving recess for receiving an index finger of a user's hand, (b) a first position site for receiving a thumb of a user's hand, and (c) a second position site for receiving a middle finger of a user's hand; wherein said forefinger receiving recess is disposed on said external surface at an angle relative to both said first position site and said second position site; and wherein said grip is attachable to a squash racket handle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a training grip for a tennis racket. The training grip has a series of protrusions and recesses that receive a user's hand and place it in proper position for a particular grip type. The present invention, in one embodiment, includes a universal training grip that allows the grip to be used for more than one grip type. The present invention includes methods, systems and kits that encompass such a tennis training grip.

Abstract: What is disclosed is a device for assisting a person using a golf club, tennis racket or other swinging sports implement to maintain control of the implement during the swing. The device is a strap or other similar device that is to connect the implement and the user's fingers.

Abstract: A training grip that can be installed onto a tennis racquet handle for positioning a tennis player's hand or hands correctly on the racquet to teach or train the player individual tennis strokes. The training grip is adapted to be easily and removably installed onto the eight-sided handle of a tennis racquet directly over an existing grip that is permanently affixed to the racquet. The training grip is an elongated cup having a slit that runs lengthwise from the first end of the grip to the opposing second end of the grip and through the bottom of the grip through which the grip may be installed onto the racquet handle. The outer surface of the grip is molded to have ridges and depressions creating contours for receiving and positioning the player's fingers and thumbs of the player's hand or hands.

Abstract: The handle (2) has at least a first bulb (10) defined by a first constriction (E1), a thickening (R1), and another constriction (E2), the first bulb presenting a section that is octagonal at all points, being defined by a rectangle truncated by four chamfers, the transverse dimensions of the first bulb increasing substantially continuously from each constriction (E1, E2) going towards the thickening (R1), the transverse dimensions of the bulb being as follows: AE1 lies in the range 31.25 mm to 33.25 mm; BE1 lies in the range 27 mm to 29 mm; CE1 lies in the range 8 mm to 14 mm; AR1 lies in the range 34.5 mm to 36.5 mm; BR1 lies in the range 30 mm to 32 mm; CR1 lies in the range 10 mm to 16 mm; AE2 lies in the range 30.5 mm to 32.5 mm; BE2 lies in the range 26.5 mm to 28.5 mm; and CE2 lies in the range 8 mm to 14 mm.

Abstract: Apparatus to grip a guitar with a hand of a user and a guitar including such apparatus are disclosed. The guitar includes a main body and a horn extending from the main body. The horn includes at least one feature adapted to conform to the hand of the user. The features of the horn may be formed as part of the guitar or may be added to the horn of the guitar after formation of the guitar.

Abstract: An accessory for rackets having an adjustable belt (1a) or a fastener 1(b) for stable connection to a handle (M) of a racket (R) and contact means (2) having a shaped concave guide (3) for a user's hand (H), designed to identify the correct position of the user's hand (H) when changing the grip from the grip used for forehand strokes to that used for backhand strokes.

Abstract: A tennis racket hand-positioning device attachable to a handle of a tennis racket. In one embodiment, a saddle shaped support member including an elongated thin attaching strip connected to and extending in spaced relation along a reverse surface of the support member. The attaching strip is adapted in width and thickness to be supportively engaged beneath a turn of handle grip wrap of the handle and against the top right bevel of the handle to support a selected position and orientation of the support member. Felt orientation indicia against the base of the thumb adjacent the palm of the user then advises of the preselected reorientation of a head of the tennis racket during a backhand stroke. Another embodiment provides support against the palm of the hand during backhand strokes and a third embodiment also provides both felt indicia and a physical stop against the base of the thumb to achieve proper preselected racket reorientation during a backhand stroke.

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 handle assembly for a sports racquet having a head portion. The handle assembly includes an elongate handle, a pallet, a pad and a cover layer. The elongate handle is coupled to the head portion. The pallet is coupled to and longitudinally extends along the handle. The pallet has a proximal portion, a distal portion and a gripping portion disposed between the proximal and distal portions. The gripping portion is stepped down with respect to the proximal and distal portions to form a peripheral recess. The pad has an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface of the pad is coupled to the gripping portion of the pallet. The cover layer extends over and substantially covers the pad, and generally covers the proximal and distal portions of the pallet. The cover layer can include indicia including graphical indicia, alphanumeric indicia, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A new and improved baseball batting system for abating accidental release of a bat from a player's hand following a swing is provided. An attachment member includes a ring which has an interior aperture adapted to be located on the gripping area end of a bat adjacent to the knob. The ring has a short radial projection which extends outwardly therefrom and a long axial projection which extends parallel with the axis of the bat as an extension of the short projection remote from the ring. This configuration defines a region between the bat and the short and long projections for the receipt of a batter's hands.

Abstract: A tennis racket with a crossbar handle including a racket head defining a striking surface. A handle member extends downwardly from the racket head. The handle member has a generally U-shaped configuration.

Abstract: A racquet handle having a contoured topography providing unique configurations that increase the player's racquet head awareness and which may be manufactured as an assembly adjustable along the length of the handle which will aid in positioning a player's hand in advantageous positions for stroke improvement.

Abstract: A golf club has a head to strike a golf ball and an elongated shaft with first and second ends, the second end being secured to the head. A grip is connected to the first end of the shaft and includes a plurality of shoulders extending away from the shaft and grooves extending between the shoulders. The shoulders are spaced apart from one another by a distance sufficient to receive fingers in the grooves when gripped by a golfer. A kit is used with a golf club. The kit comprises an elongated pad adapted to provide a plurality of shoulders extending away from a shaft of the gulf club and grooves extending between the shoulders. Also in the kit is apparatus that detachably connects the pad to a grip of the golf club. The grip of a golf club is adjusted by supporting a golf club with its head positioned as if to hit a golf ball. A position where the knuckles of the fingers are located when the club is in this position is then located.

Abstract: A handlocking method of increasing a golf club's rotational force and acceleration on a downswing utilizing a grip handlocking and levering device. The device is a tapered sleeve having a tongue shaped lever attached around an outer circumference surface of a proximal end of the sleeve. The device is attached to a grip end of a club. The golfer's lead hand is placed on the grip end of the club with the lever positioned behind and supporting the meaty side of the palm. The player holds the grip end of the club with the muscles of the hands relaxed while swinging the club such that a levering effect is created on the shaft of the club causing an increase in the rotational force and acceleration of the golf club.

Abstract: A racquet handle having a contoured topography providing unique configurations that increase the player's racquet head awareness and which may be manufactured as an assembly adjustable along the length of the handle which will aid in positioning a player's hand in advantageous positions for stroke improvement.

Abstract: A racquet handle having a contoured topography providing unique configurations that increase the player's racquet head awareness and which may be manufactured as an assembly adjustable along the length of the handle which will aid in positioning a player's hand in advantageous positions for stroke improvement.

Abstract: A racquet handle having a contoured topography providing unique configurations that increase the player's racquet head awareness and which may be manufactured as an assembly adjustable along the length of the handle which will aid in positioning a player's hand in advantageous positions for stroke improvement.

Abstract: This invention is a racquet handle configuration for a tennis racquet handle having a knob (50) to engage the forefinger, a protrusion (40) to engage the saddle formed between the forefinger and thumb of the user when using an Eastern forehand grip, and an extended rear surface to receive the thumb fully when assuming the Eastern backhand grip.

Abstract: A shock absorbing grip for a golf club having a strip formed of a polyurethane layer bonded to a felt layer. The strip is spirally wrapped about the golf club handle with the side edges being in adjoining relationship. Stitching extends from the underside of the felt layer over the outer surface of the polyurethane layer to tighten the portion of the polyurethane layer between the stitching to define a slip-inhibiting protrusion that forms a spiral protrusion along the length of the completed grip.

Abstract: A retention device for use with an object having a handle, such as a racquetball racquet, comprises a wrist ring for securing the device about a wrist of a person gripping the handle, an elastomeric connecting member, and a securing means remote from said ring for securing said device to a handle. In one preferred embodiment, the ring and connecting member are elastomeric loops linked together. Alternatively, the ring and connecting member may be a unitary piece formed of elastomeric material, and the securing means is in the form of a loop portion or other securing means at the remote end of the connecting member. The connecting loop or loop portion are preferably secured by a pin inside the butt of the racquet handle.

Abstract: A tennis racket includes a ball striking surface, a handle connected with the ball striking surface, and an auxiliary handle attached to one side face of the handle and perpendicularly disposed to the ball striking surface.

Abstract: A moisture-absorbing grip for a handle of a golf club or a sports racket consists of an elongated strip of leather of a special transverse, cross-sectional profile which when spirally wound on the handle of a golf club or racket with the roughened nap side of the leather strip exposed provides a moisture-absorbing surface having ridges or peaks separated by arcuately curved grooves or valleys spirally oriented along the length of the club or racket handle. The resulting grip is not only moisture absorbent but conforms well to the hand of a player gripping the club or racket so as to resist slipping even when the player's hand or hands are profusely perspiring.

Abstract: A racket handle for a racket includes grooves for positioning a player's fingers in a position specifically adapted to the stroke to be performed, and to increase the contact surface between the player's fingers and the racket handle while also assisting the player in teaming a correct grip and stroke. In one embodiment, three index finger grooves are provided in from of a thumb groove. Each index finger groove corresponds to a position of the index finger during a different type of stroke, such as a forehand stroke, a volleying stroke, and a backhand stroke. The thumb groove is also positioned obliquely opposite and adjacent to a middle finger groove to permit the thumb and middle finger to be in contact with one another to form a lock ring around the racket handle.