Golf 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.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09 / 173,445, filed Oct. 16, 1998, entitled, “GOLF GRIP”, which is currently pending, which is based upon U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 062,215, filed Oct. 16, 1997, and entitled “GOLF GRIP”.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The invention relates to grips for sports implements. More particularly, the invention relates to golf grips including a responsive polymer designed to provide golfers with a soft and individually conforming hand surface. While the present grip technology was developed with the needs of golfers in mind, the present grip technology may be used with other sports implements, such as, tennis racquets and other racquets, baseball bats, fishing poles, as well as other hand tools and sports implements. [0004] 2. Description of the Prior Art [0005] The manner in which a golfer grips a golf club is critica...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention provides a grip that can be attached to an implement, such as a golf club, with a handle. The grip includes a longitudinally extending tubular shell made of a viscoelastic material, which is shaped and dimensioned for attachment to the handle of the implement. The grip also includes a viscoelastic hand surface secured about the outer surface of the tubular shell. The grip can be made from a viscoelastic solid-phase polymer material, such as a thermoplastic elastomer or a viscous liquid material, such as silicone gel or oil. The grip can be shaped and dimensioned for use as a golf club grip. The invention also provides a grip that includes a longitudinally extending strip of a viscoelastic solid-phase polymer material that acts as a grip for the implement. The technical effects of the invention include improved grip performance and comfort for the user, as well as improved durability and flexibility of the grip."

Problems solved by technology

Grips such as these are generally tough on a golfer's hands.

The problems associated with hard grips become even more pronounced when a golfer strikes hundreds of golf balls at a driving range, due to the continuous pressure applied by the golfer as he or she grips the golf club and strikes the golf ball.

In addition to being tough on the hands of golfers, these grips do not conform to the hands of individual golfers.

Since each golfer's hands have unique pressure points, the use of identical grips for all golfers does not provide golfers with the custom feel they desire and deserve.

However, these grips have been met with only limited success, since they are often difficult to manufacture and use.

While these wraps have met with some success, they are often difficult to use and provide individuals with a grip very different from the one to which they are accustomed.

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