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Golf Training Accessory

a training accessory and golf technology, applied in the field of accessories, can solve the problems of abrasion of the putter along the hard guide surface, noise and other problems, and achieve the effects of low friction, low level of abrasion, and easy removal from painted or metal surfaces

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-08-24
BROOKS ROGER JOHN
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Benefits of technology

The invention is a golf club accessory that can be attached to the club to make it smoother and quieter when sliding along a guide surface. The accessory is a removable contact material that can be attached to the club using a re-useable adhesive. The contact material is a low-abrasion, low-friction, and low-noise material such as a soft cloth material like cotton or felt. This invention can improve the performance and comfort of golfing.

Problems solved by technology

Golf is a popular game and one that is technically demanding.
One problem with the use of such devices and with such exercises is that sliding the putter along a hard guide surface is an abrasive action.
There can be a significant amount of friction between the putter and the guide surface and so more force is required to move the putter at the desired speed and acceleration when using the guide compared to when swinging the putter without the guide.
A significant amount of noise can also be produced by sliding the putter along the guide surface which could be distracting for the player.
The action of sliding the putter along the guide may also scratch the surface of the guide.
The same problems also apply to golf swing training devices that provide a guide along which the player slides a club (such as a wood or iron).

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[0011] As shown in the cross section view in FIG. 1 the accessory comprises a felt layer 1 which is attached to a layer of re-useable adhesive 3 by a thin layer of permanent adhesive 2.

[0012] Any shape of the accessory in plan view is possible although either a rectangular or square shape is preferred. Any size is possible although preferably the accessory is kept small so that the weight of the accessory is small and therefore the effect on the balance of the club of attaching the accessory to the club is small.

[0013]FIG. 2 shows the accessory in use during a putting training exercise. The layer of re-useable adhesive 3 is used to attach the accessory to the putter head 4. The bottom part of the putter shaft 5 is also shown. The guide 6 being used by the player is shown. The shape of the guide 6 will vary depending on the actual guide being used (such as GB 2 364 922). The felt layer of the accessory 1 contacts the guide surface 7. The felt layer 1 is attached to the re-useable a...

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Abstract

A golf training accessory for improving the effectiveness of exercises of sliding a golf club along a guide surface is disclosed. The accessory includes a suitable contact material along with a method of removably attaching the material to a golf club. In use, the contact material rather than the golf club contacts the guide surface. Preferably the method of attachment is a layer of re-useable adhesive. Preferably the contact material is a material that causes a low level of abrasion when it slides against a hard smooth surface. Preferably the contact material is a material that causes low friction when it slides against a hard smooth surface. Preferably the contact material is a material that causes a low level of noise when it slides against a hard smooth surface. Suitable materials may include a soft cloth material such as cotton or felt.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] This specification relates to an accessory for improving the effectiveness of certain golf training devices and golf training exercises. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Golf is a popular game and one that is technically demanding. Learning the correct technique can lead to significant improvements in a player's performance. Various training devices have been invented with the aim of helping players to improve their technique. One type of training device consists of a guide for the club, whereby the player slides their club along the guide surface and the guide surface ensures that the club follows a certain specified path. The guide is usually a hard material such as wood, aluminum or plastic and the guide surface is usually smooth. Several such devices have been invented for putting where either the heel or toe of the putter head slides along the guide surface of the device. Such devices include U.S. Pat. No. 4,453,717, and my own previous invention...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B69/36A63B55/00
CPCA63B69/3676A63B69/3685A63B2209/10A63B69/3641A63B55/007A63B60/62A63B69/3621A63B53/007A63B57/60
Inventor BROOKS, ROGER JOHN
Owner BROOKS ROGER JOHN
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