Driving range mat

Inactive Publication Date: 2019-09-19
TURNER KEVIN ERIC
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The present invention is a golf swing training mat that includes a top layer made of a soft stranded material that replicates a grass playing surface. The mat also has a subjacent second layer made of an impact absorbing material, and a substrate layer made of solid foam or rubberized underlayment. Additionally, the mat may include an anchor composition made of granular materials, which is disposed about the top layer and carried between the soft stranded materials. The invention allows for realistic training experiences and provides an improved learning experience for golfers.

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These unrealistic mats are unsuitable for training and developing a quality golf swing.
The surface of these mats is too hard, such that the shock a golfer experiences when striking these mats promotes wrist, elbow, and shoulder injuries.

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[0021]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.

[0022]Broadly, embodiments of the present invention provide an improved golf driving mat to reduce shock injury and provide a more realistic surface to develop proper swing techniques and feel. The issues with current golf mats is resolved by more realistic grass-blades and a soft underlayment simulating fairway, light and deep rough. The softer, more shock absorbent underlayment reduces the shock experienced by golfers practicing a variety of strokes.

[0023]As seen in reference to the drawings of FIGS. 1-6, embodiments of a golf training mat are shown. The golf training mat 10 according to aspects of the invention promotes a goo...

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Abstract

A golf driving range mat with a realistic reaction to swings and less shock. The mat promotes a good golf swing may reduce joint injuries as it is much more like hitting off real grass. A top surface of the mat is formed of field turf and the mat is configured with one or more bands having various lengths of field turf strands to replicate differing grooming areas of a golf course. The bands may be arranged in parallel stripes, rings, or irregular border areas between the bands.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. provisional application No. 62 / 642,803, filed Mar. 14, 2018, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to golf training apparatus, and more particularly to mats for swing training, such as for driving ranges.[0003]Mechanical devices for golf swing training break and have a small surface area. Other popular devices such as mats with Astroturf and a rubber underlayment are too hard and only simulate fairway conditions. These unrealistic mats are unsuitable for training and developing a quality golf swing. The surface of these mats is too hard, such that the shock a golfer experiences when striking these mats promotes wrist, elbow, and shoulder injuries.[0004]As can be seen, there is a need for an improved driving range mat that promotes a good golf swing, reduce joint injuries, and provides a more realistic ...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B69/36
CPCA63B2102/32A63B69/3661A63B2209/00A63B2071/0063A63B2209/10
InventorTURNER, KEVIN ERIC
OwnerTURNER KEVIN ERIC