Golf Swing Wrist Support Apparatus
Inactive Publication Date: 2012-11-15
YAKELEY SEAN BRADFORD
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[0008]The golf swing training aid is designed to support the golfers leading wrist in such a manner that will help to limit the excessive flexion that results in errant golf shots.
[0009]The golf swing wrist support is worn on the top of the golfers leading wrist and secured in-place using a temporary method such as Velcro. The core of said device is made of a molded, milled or machined plastic or composite. An under layer of foam rubber is adhered to the side that makes contact with the body of the golfer using a bonding agent or epoxy. A series of elastic straps are integrated into the device that enable the golfer to adjust the tightness around the arm / wrist. These straps have Velcro incorporated into their surfaces that provide further adjustability. There are two raised ridges that run the length of the device that provide added rigidity.
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Furthermore, the golf swing is highly complex and one that relies on a great deal of harmonious motions all working together to produce a consistently repeatable result.
This torque can also create a lot of stress in the leading wrists and repetitive stress injuries such as Ganglion Cysts have been shown to occur in the golfers.
But, these types of devices require the permanent usage of the integrated golf glove that will inevitably deteriorate over time.
Also, the stiffness of these devices do not enable the golfer the freedom and flexibility needed to perform the full golf swing.
Finally, none of the existing inventions allow for the flexibility of being worn either hand.
Second, there are requirements for a wrist support apparatus that can be worn independently of the golfers glove.
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[0015]The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.
[0016]Broadly, an embodiment of the present invention generally provides a golf swing wrist support apparatus. Current products are not intended to be worn with a user's existing golf glove. Additionally, this invention is designed to be universal regardless of the hand and size of hand.
[0017]FIG. 1 Shows an assembled isometric view of an exemplary embodiment of the invention. The invention may include a rigid core (1), a palm strap (2), a forearm strap (3) and reinforcing ribs (4). The main structure of the device may be constructed of a rigid or semi-rigid plastic or composite core that may be molded, milled or machined to con...
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The golf swing wrist support apparatus serves as a training device that provides a semi-rigid reinforcement for the golfers leading wrist during the golf swing. (Note: the “leading wrist” referenced herein is referring to the wrist on the user that is closest to the target when at the address position of the golf shot). This support apparatus is worn on the top of the golfers hand and secured in-place by a fastening mechanism. The design of the apparatus is such that it may be worn on either the left or right hand depending on what is customary to the user. The purpose of said apparatus is to confine the leading wrist to limited range of motion that ultimately will reduce errant golf shots by keeping the leading wrist flat and perpendicular to the target line.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is claiming benefit from the previously filed provisional patent application with the APPLICATION No. 61 / 485,971 with a filing date of May 13, 2011FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention generally relates to a golf swing training aid. More particularly, the present invention relates to a golf swing training aid designed to limit the range of motion of a golfers leading wrist during the golf swing.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The game of golf is one that relies on a great deal of discipline and practice in order to improves ones ability. Furthermore, the golf swing is highly complex and one that relies on a great deal of harmonious motions all working together to produce a consistently repeatable result. The dynamic nature of the golf swing has many variables that can independently alter the outcome of the golf shot. One such variable in this equation is the action of the wrists throughout the golf swing. The...
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CPCA63B69/0002A63B69/0015A63B69/0024A63B2209/08A63B2209/10A63B69/0059A63B69/3608
InventorYAKELEY, SEAN BRADFORD
OwnerYAKELEY SEAN BRADFORD