2191results about "Racket sports" patented technology

A golf club head including a removable weight assembly is disclosed herein. In accordance with the presently disclosed technology, the golf club head may include a striking face portion, a back portion, and a removable weight assembly. The removable weight assembly may include a removable weight and a cover portion.

The presently disclosed technology is directed to a golf club head. For example, the golf club head includes a striking face portion, a back portion, a removable weight, and a fastener. The back portion may include an upper blade portion, a gutter, and a lower muscle portion. The lower muscle portion may include a sole and a back flange including a weight recess. The sole may include a fastener through hole accessible to the weight recess. The removable weight may fit into the weight recess.

A golf club head with an improved adjustable weighting system for an iron and / or wedge type golf club head is disclosed herein. More specifically, the golf club head in accordance with the present invention provides an improved weighting system that fits in seamlessly with the traditional shaping of a wedge type golf club head that preserves the aesthetics of the golf club head that golfer have come to expect.

The presently disclosed technology is directed to a removable weight to fit into a right handed golf club head or a left handed golf club head. For example, the removable weight includes a body portion and a cover portion. The body portion includes a first body end and a second body end.

An example pickleball paddle may include a handle and a head coupled to the handle. The head portion includes a first plate extending in a first plane, a second plate extending in a second plane parallel to the first plane and a honeycomb arrangement of unit cells between the first plate and the second plate. Each of the unit cells has a centerline extending non-perpendicular to the first plane and the second plane.

A golf club head includes: a body having an outer surface; a recessed channel formed in the outer surface; and a weight assembly including: a weight at least partially disposed within the recessed channel and configured to move therein, a cover configured to engage with the body such that the cover at least partially covers the recessed channel; and a fastener selectively movable along a fastener axis, and configured to lockingly engage with an end of the cover.

The presently disclosed technology is directed to a golf club head including a removable weight to fit into a weight recess. The removable weight may include one or more rib cavities and one or more ribs.

The presently disclosed technology is directed to a golf club head including a removable weight to fit into a weight recess. The removable weight may include a body portion comprising a first body end on a toeward end of the body portion in an installed position and a second body end on a heelward end of the body portion in the installed position. The second body end is shaped to have the angle such that the second body end fits into the first heelward end.

A graphene-infused fabric is provided as a sound reducing acoustic layer for object such as a pickleball paddle. The graphene-infused fabric is made from polymer fibers, at least one of which is a graphene-infused polymer fiber. Graphene is blended into a polymer material, and fibers are manufactured from said material such as by extrusion. The graphene-infused polymer is combined with other fibers to be made into a woven or non-woven fabric.

A pickleball paddle including a head portion is disclosed. The head portion includes a first core portion, a second core portion, a first layer, a second layer, and a reinforcing member. The first core potion defines a first surface, and a second surface. The second core portion includes a plurality of sections. At least one section of the plurality of sections has a cross-section that is rectangular. The first layer is disposed adjacent the first surface of the core portion, and is made from a first material. The second layer is disposed adjacent the second surface of the core portion, and is made from the first material. The reinforcing member is disposed in contact with the second core portion, the first layer, and the second layer. The reinforcing member includes a grid structure defining a plurality of open spaces.

A paddle includes a core and at least one metallic lattice structure coupled to the core.

A golf club head incudes a body, a pocket in the body and defining a recessed channel, and a weight assembly. The body includes a striking face and a sole. The weight assembly includes a weight at least partially disposed within the recessed channel and configured to move therein and a fastener configured to releasably secure the weight within the recessed channel.

A method of forming a monocoque paddle may include forming a first half shell via an first mold, forming a second half shell via a second mold, placing a bladder between the first half shell and the second half shell between the first mold and the second mold, and applying energy to the first half shell and the second half shell via the bladder, the first mold, and the second mold.

A pickleball paddle may include a core, a vibration dampening layer coupled to the core, and an outer layer coupled to the vibration dampening layer. A pickleball paddle may include a core assembly including a core, an outer layer, an intermediate layer located between the core and the outer layer, and a vibration dampening layer coupled to at least one of the core, the intermediate layer, and the outer layer. A pickleball paddle may include a core assembly including a core, an outer layer, and a vibration dampening layer coupled to at least one of the core, and the outer layer.

An apparatus and methods are provided for a sports paddle for pickleball, tennis, smashball, ping pong, or racquetball. The sports paddle comprises a planar portion for striking a ball and a handle portion for grasping in a hand. A skin layer encloses the planar portion and the handle portion. Rounded edges are disposed around the planar portion and the handle portion. The planar portion may comprise an internal string core coupled with structured foam layers and surrounded by carbon fiber layers. The planar portion may comprise a core material surrounded by a rigid portion. The rigid portion may comprise 20-24 lb. foam while the core material is a honeycomb structured material. A synthetic or polymeric grip is wrapped around the handle portion to provide stability and firmness for a player. A binding secures the grip to a neck of the planar portion.

A dampening insert for a pickleball paddle has a weight body comprising a lip portion and is configured for insertion into an opening on the face of the paddle. The weight body may be rubber. The weight body has a first edge, a second edge, and a center portion, and the first edge and the second edge are wider than the center portion. The pickleball paddle has at least one dampening insert inserted into an opening on the face of the paddle. The dampening insert may be used to add weight to pickle ball paddle or change the feel of the paddle.

The present invention relates to a golf club head having an adjustable weight assembly. More specifically, the adjustable weight assembly utilizes a weight member that's secured via a fastener along various positions within an elongate channel.

The present teachings generally include flexible pickleball paddles and / or frames thereof. In an aspect, a frame of a paddle includes a region adjacent to a throat portion of the paddle that is thinner than other regions of the frame, e.g., thicker regions disposed along its sides, top, and / or handle. The lack of material in this portion of the frame—e.g., disposed directly above the handle—may provide advantageous flexing of the paddle during play (e.g., how fast the paddle can return to the original shape after being flexed), improving power characteristics, control, feel, responsiveness, and / or the like. Moreover, a gap formed by the lack of material in this portion of the frame can provide a region for enhanced weight control (e.g., by filling the gap with a weighted material), and / or for enhanced sound or vibration control (e.g., by filling the gap with a sound dampening and / or vibration dampening material).

A pickleball paddle including a handle portion and a head portion is disclosed. The head portion is operably connected to the handle portion and includes a core portion, a first layer, a second layer, and a reinforcing member. The core portion defines an edge, a first surface, and a second surface. The first layer is disposed adjacent the first surface of the core portion and is made from a first material. The second layer is disposed adjacent the second surface of the core portion, is parallel to the first layer, and is made from the first material. The reinforcing member is disposed within the core portion and is in contact with the first layer and the second layer. A first section of the reinforcing member is oriented at a non-perpendicular angle relative to the first layer.

The present disclosure relates to a pickleball paddle. The pickleball paddle includes a head connected to a handle. The head includes a core having two opposite sides and a paddle surface is removably disposed on both opposite sides of the core. An adhesive layer is interposed between the paddle surface and each side of the core. A user can select and attach various paddle surfaces on the two opposite sides of the core according to the requirements of the user and can replace the paddle surface. Further, the pickleball paddle has the added advantage that it can effectively reduce sound levels while playing.

A pickleball racket includes a racket frame, a racket face and a handle. The handle is connected to one end of the racket frame, the racket frame is arranged around the racket face, the racket face and the racket frame enclose to form a filling cavity filled with elastic components. The pickleball racket has excellent elastic property, improves energy absorption and rebound efficiency, and improves the user's usage experience.

A pickleball paddle structure includes a paddle body, multiple core blocks mounted in the paddle body, a first surface layer mounted on an upper face of the paddle body, and a second surface layer mounted on a lower face of the paddle body. The paddle body includes a head and a shaft connected and formed integrally. The head has a frame provided with a central slot. The core blocks are mounted in the central slot of the frame. Each of the core blocks includes a ring body having a central hole, a core part mounted in the central hole of the ring body, and two coating layers coated on the ring body. The core blocks are juxtaposed to each other and are arranged to construct a matrix which has an area matching that of the central slot of the frame.

An example pickleball paddle comprises a handle, and a striking blade connected to the handle. The striking blade comprises a core component layer, a first face sheet layer, a second face sheet layer, a first number of third layers arranged between the first face sheet layer and the core component layer, and a second number of fourth layers arranged between the second face sheet layer and the core component layer. The first number is an integer that is one or greater and the second number is an integer that is zero or greater. A thickness of the core component layer is greater than each of a thickness of the first number of the third layers and, if one or more of the fourth layers are arranged between the second face sheet layer and the core component layer, a thickness of the second number of the fourth layers.

A pickleball paddle may include a core, a vibration dampening layer coupled to the core, and an outer layer coupled to the vibration dampening layer. A pickleball paddle may include a core assembly including a core, an outer layer, an intermediate layer located between the core and the outer layer, and a vibration dampening layer coupled to at least one of the core, the intermediate layer, and the outer layer. A pickleball paddle may include a core assembly including a core, an outer layer, and a vibration dampening layer coupled to at least one of the core, and the outer layer.

A pickleball paddle with novel core characteristics and / or materials, and related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are provided.

A customizable putter head has a body defining an impact face formed between top and bottom surfaces. A platform extends from the body perpendicularly to the impact face. Formed in the top surface of the body is a means for engaging a putter shaft. A weighted artifact extends from the platform above the top surface. The weighted artifact is removably and rotatably attached to the platform, allowing a player to customize the aesthetic appearance of the putter head by selecting various styles of weighted artifacts, such as sculptures or models. The player may also customize the weight distribution of the putter head by rotating an attached asymmetrical weighted artifact around the platform relative to the impact face.

The present teachings generally include sound dampening devices, systems, kits, and methods for pickleball and the like. In an aspect, a pickleball paddle includes one or more layers having sound dampening properties. In another aspect, a paddle accessory featuring one or more sound dampening materials may be engaged with a pickleball paddle to enable quieter play using the paddle. In yet another aspect, a ball for pickleball play includes one or more layers having sound dampening properties. And, in another aspect, an accessory featuring one or more sound dampening materials may be engaged with a ball to enable quieter play using the ball.

An example personalizing-capable pickleball racquet comprises a striking blade, a handle connected to the striking blade, and a butt cap that includes a transparent surface. The butt cap is configured to be attached to the butt end of the handle and to have a customizable nametag inserted behind the transparent surface. An example butt cap comprises a transparent surface and is configured to be attached to a butt end of a handle of a racquet and has a customizable nametag inserted behind the transparent surface.

A sound-dampening pad for a paddle used in a paddle sport that uses a ball, the pad including a cushion material disposed on a first side of the pad; an adhesive disposed on a second side of the pad configured to attach the pad the paddle; wherein the cushion material reduces the sound of the paddle striking the ball.

An apparatus and a method are provided for a sports paddle for pickleball, tennis, smashball, ping pong, or racquetball. The sports paddle comprises a planar portion defining opposing flat surfaces for striking a ball and a handle portion for grasping in a hand. A skin layer encloses the planar portion and the handle portion. Rounded edges are disposed around the planar portion and the handle portion. The planar portion may comprise a core material surrounded by a rigid portion. The rigid portion may comprise 20-24 lb. foam while the core material is a honeycomb structured material. A synthetic or polymeric grip is wrapped around the handle portion to provide stability and firmness for a player. A binding secures the grip to a neck of the planar portion. An end cap placed at an end of the handle provides support and protection of the paddle.