Golf Training Accessory

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.

Description

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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Benefits of technology

[0004] The object of this invention is to provide an accessory that can be removably attached to a golf club when sliding the club along a guide surface that will make the sliding action smoother, quieter and less abrasive.

[0007] 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.

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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