Golf putter grip

Abstract

To further improve a shape of a putter grip.SOLUTION: A body 104 includes a tapered part extending along at least 75% of a length of the body in between an upper position and a lower position. A bore passes the tapered part and extends in a longitudinal direction. The tapered part includes a front side, a back side, a left side, and a right side. The tapered part defines a width between the left side and the right side and a depth between the front side and the back side. The tapered part has a reverse taper between the left side and the right side, in which a width of the tapered part increases as the tapered part extends from the upper position to the lower position. The tapered part includes a second reverse taper formed between the front side and the back side, in which a depth of the tapered part increases as the tapered part extends from the upper position to the lower position.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 516,366, filed July 28, 2023, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. [Background technology]

[0002] Golf consists of two main physical swings / motions: the full swing used to strike the ball from the tee to the green, and the putting stroke used to roll the ball into the hole on a prepared surface. To complement these movements, players use specific clubs with unique specifications designed to suit the needs of a particular shot. In relation to putting, the club consists of a head that can take on a blade, mallet, or a variety of other shapes that complement the characteristics of a golfer's unique swing. The putter head is connected to a shaft to which the putter grip is attached at the opposite end.

[0003] The rules of golf allow putter grips to be constructed with complex shapes designed to aid the golfer's control and fidelity on and around the green. This differs from a full swing grip, which must maintain a rounded shape. Generally, putter grips are shaped with a flat front (paddle) and a rounded back profile. Usually, the shape tapers from the end cap to the mouth of the grip. However, putters may also use a non-tapered (straight) profile, with the diameter remaining essentially constant from the end cap to the mouth of the grip. In addition to the aforementioned profiles, putter grips may include a feature called a pistol. A pistol is a localized protrusion on the top of the grip that aids in the golfer's overhand orientation when gripping the grip and aligns it with the face of the putter head.

[0004] Further improvements in putter grip shape are desired. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Generally, the present disclosure relates to various embodiments of golf putter grips that comprise a unique geometry that has been found to promote consistent hand placement, more downward hand pressure, and a more consistent and controlled putter face release through impact. Generally, the grips discussed herein include a reverse taper, which is described as a geometry in which the overall grip size (e.g., cross-sectional area, circumference, outer cross-sectional shape size, etc.) increases from the cap end (top) of the grip to the mouth (bottom) of the grip.

[0006] According to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure, a golf grip adapted to be attached to a shaft of a golf club includes a grip body having a length extending between an upper cap end and a lower mouth end, the grip body including a bore extending longitudinally through the grip body between the upper cap end and the lower mouth end, the bore configured to receive the shaft of the golf club, the grip body including a front side, a back side, a left side, and a ride side, the grip body defining a width between the left side and the ride side and a depth between the front side and the back side, the grip body having a first reverse taper formed between the left side and the ride side that increases the width of the grip body as it extends toward the lower mouth end of the grip body, and the grip body increasing the depth of the grip body as it extends toward the lower mouth end of the grip body. and a second reverse taper formed between the front side and the back side, the first and second reverse tapers having different taper angles and extending along at least 75 percent of the length of the grip body to provide a gradual grip size reverse deformation along at least 75 percent of the length of the grip body.

[0007] According to another aspect, the disclosure relates to a golf grip adapted to be attached to a shaft of a golf club, the golf grip including a grip body having a length extending between an upper cap end and a lower mouth end, the grip body including a bore extending longitudinally through the grip body between the upper cap end and the lower mouth end, the bore configured to receive the shaft of a golf club, the bore defining a longitudinal bore axis that is centrally located relative to the bore, the grip body including a tapered portion extending along at least about 75 percent of the longitudinal length of the grip body between an upper position and a lower position of the grip body, the upper position being closer to the upper cap end than the lower mouth end, the lower position being closer to the lower mouth end than the upper cap end, the bore extending longitudinally through the tapered portion, the tapered portion having a front side, a back side, a left side, and a ride side. the tapered portion defines a width between a left side and a right side and a depth between a front side and a back side, the tapered portion having a reverse taper formed between the left side and the right side that increases in width as the tapered portion extends from an upper position to a lower position, the front side includes a front surface extending from a lower position to a left position, the front surface having a front surface width extending between a left transition position where the front side changes to a left side and a right transition position where the front side changes to a right side, the tapered portion has a first cross-sectional dimension extending radially from the bore axis to a centerline of the front surface that is centered between the left transition position and the right transition position, the tapered portion has a second cross-sectional dimension extending from the bore axis to the left transition position and a third cross-sectional dimension extending from the bore axis to the right transition position, the first, second and third cross-sectional dimensions being measured perpendicular to the bore axis, the second and third cross-sectional dimensions being greater than the first cross-sectional dimension.

[0008] According to another aspect, the present disclosure relates to a golf grip adapted to be attached to a shaft of a golf club, the golf grip including a grip body having a length extending between an upper cap end and a lower mouth end, the grip body including a bore extending longitudinally through the grip body between the upper cap end and the lower mouth end, the bore configured to receive the shaft of a golf club, the bore defining a longitudinal bore axis that is centrally located relative to the bore, the grip body including a tapered portion extending along at least about 75 percent of the longitudinal length of the grip body between an upper position and a lower position of the grip body, the upper position being closer to the upper cap end than the lower mouth end. the lower position is closer to the lower mouth end than the upper cap end, the bore extends longitudinally through a tapered portion, the tapered portion includes a front side, a back side, a left side and a ride side, the tapered portion defines a width between the left side and the ride side and a depth between the front side and the back side, the tapered portion has a reverse taper formed between the left side and the right side that increases the width of the tapered portion as the tapered portion extends from the upper position to the lower position, and the tapered portion has a second reverse taper formed between the front side and the back side that increases the depth of the tapered portion as the tapered portion extends from the upper position to the lower position.

[0009] According to yet another aspect, the present disclosure relates to a golf grip adapted to be attached to a shaft of a golf club, the golf grip including a grip body having a length extending between an upper cap end and a lower mouth end, the grip body including a bore extending longitudinally through the grip body between the upper cap end and the lower mouth end, the bore configured to receive the shaft of a golf club, the bore defining a longitudinal bore axis centered relative to the bore, the grip body including a tapered portion extending along at least about 75 percent of the longitudinal length of the grip body between an upper position and a lower position of the grip body, the upper position being closer to the upper cap end than to the lower mouth end, the lower position being closer to the upper cap end than to the lower mouth end, the bore is closer to the lower mouth end than the end of the grip, the bore extends longitudinally through a tapered portion, the tapered portion including a front side, a back side, a left side and a ride side, the tapered portion defining a width between the left side and the ride side and a depth between the front side and the back side, the tapered portion having a reverse taper formed between the left side and the right side that increases in width as the tapered portion extends from the upper position to the lower position, the grip body further including a protrusion generally defined by a back side adjacent the upper position, the protrusion having at least a portion that extends along the depth in a direction from the front side toward the back side and at least a portion that extends along the length of the grip body in a direction from the upper position toward the lower position, the portion that extends along the length of the grip body being longer than the portion that extends along the depth defined by the grip body.

[0010] According to yet another aspect, the present disclosure relates to a golf grip adapted to be attached to a shaft of a golf club, the golf grip including a grip body having a length extending between an upper cap end and a lower mouth end, the grip body including a bore extending longitudinally through the grip body between the upper cap end and the lower mouth end, the bore configured to receive the shaft of a golf club, the bore defining a longitudinal bore axis centered relative to the bore, the upper position being closer to the upper cap end than the lower mouth end and the lower position being closer to the lower mouth end than the upper cap end, the grip body including a front side, a back side, a left side and a ride side, the grip body including a left side and a ride side, the grip body further includes a protrusion generally defined by a backside adjacent an upper position, the protrusion having at least a portion extending along the depth in a direction from the front side toward the back side and at least a portion extending along a length of the grip body in a direction from the upper position toward the lower position, the portion extending along the length of the grip body being longer than the portion extending along the depth defined by the grip body, and the total length of the protrusion measured from the upper cap end to a portion of the grip body defining a generally constant cross-sectional dimension perpendicular to the bore axis adjacent the lower position is at least about 40 percent of the total length of the grip body. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0011] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the inventive aspects of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, and together with the description, serve to further explain the principles of the present disclosure. Other aspects and many of the advantages of the present disclosure will become better understood and be readily appreciated by reference to the following Detailed Description section when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0012] [Figure 1]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a putter grip, referred to as a round grip, having features that are exemplary of an inventive embodiment according to the present disclosure, the round grip being diagrammatically illustrated relative to an X-axis and a Y-axis for orientation purposes.

[0013] [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a putter grip, referred to as a flat grip, having features that are exemplary of an inventive embodiment according to the present disclosure, the flat grip being diagrammatically illustrated relative to an X-axis and a Y-axis for orientation purposes.

[0014] [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a putter grip, referred to as a pistol grip, having features that are exemplary of an inventive embodiment in accordance with the present disclosure, the pistol grip being diagrammatically illustrated relative to an X and Y axis for orientation purposes.

[0015] [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a top view of the round grip of FIG.

[0016] [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a side view of the round grip of FIG.

[0017] [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a view of the outer shape of the round grip in FIG. 1 as viewed from the cap end.

[0018] [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a view of the outer shape of the round grip of FIG. 1 as viewed from the mouth end.

[0019] [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is another embodiment of a round grip having similar features to the round grip of FIG. 1, but the round grip of FIG. 8 is larger in size than the round grip of FIG. 1 and is a top view of the round grip.

[0020] [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a side view of the round grip of FIG.

[0021] [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a view of the outer shape of the round grip in FIG. 8 as viewed from the cap end.

[0022] [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a view of the outer shape of the round grip in FIG. 8 as viewed from the mouth end.

[0023] [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is another embodiment of a round grip having similar features to the round grip of FIG. 8, but the round grip of FIG. 12 is larger in size than the round grip of FIG. 8 and is a top view of the round grip.

[0024] [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a side view of the round grip of FIG.

[0025] [Figure 14] FIG. 14 diagrammatically shows the outer shape of the round grip of FIG. 12 from a cap end view.

[0026] [Figure 15] 15 is a cross-sectional view of the outer shape of the round grip of FIG. 12 taken along line 15-15 of FIG. 13. FIG.

[0027] [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a top view of the flat grip of FIG.

[0028] [Figure 17] FIG. 17 is a side view of the flat grip of FIG.

[0029] [Figure 18]FIG. 18 diagrammatically shows the outer shape of the flat grip of FIG. 2 from a cap end view.

[0030] [Figure 19] FIG. 19 shows diagrammatically the outer shape of the flat grip of FIG. 2 from an end-on view.

[0031] [Figure 20] FIG. 20 shows another embodiment of a round grip having similar features to the flat grip of FIG. 2, but the flat grip of FIG. 20 is larger in size than the flat grip of FIG. 2, and is a top view of the round grip.

[0032] [Figure 21] FIG. 21 is a side view of the flat grip of FIG.

[0033] [Figure 22] FIG. 22 diagrammatically shows the outer shape of the flat grip of FIG. 20 from a cap end view.

[0034] [Diagram 23] FIG. 23 is a schematic diagram showing the outer shape of the flat grip of FIG. 20 from an end view.

[0035] [Figure 24] FIG. 24 shows another embodiment of a round grip having similar features to the flat grip of FIG. 20, but the flat grip of FIG. 24 is larger in size than the flat grip of FIG. 20, and is a top view of the round grip.

[0036] [Diagram 25] FIG. 25 is a side view of the flat grip of FIG.

[0037] [Figure 26] FIG. 26 diagrammatically shows the outer shape of the flat grip of FIG. 24 from a cap end view.

[0038] [Figure 27] 27 is a cross-sectional view of the outer shape of the flat grip of FIG. 24 taken along line 27-27 of FIG. 25. FIG.

[0039] [Figure 28] FIG. 28 is a top view of the pistol grip of FIG.

[0040] [Figure 29] FIG. 29 is a side view of the pistol grip of FIG.

[0041] [Diagram 30] FIG. 30 is another side view of the pistol grip of FIG. 3 detailing the shape of the flat contact patch area of ​​the pistol feature.

[0042] [Diagram 31] FIG. 31 shows diagrammatically the outer configuration of the pistol grip of FIG. 3 from a cap end view.

[0043] [Diagram 32] FIG. 32 is a schematic diagram showing the outer shape of the pistol grip of FIG. 3 from an end view.

[0044] [Diagram 33] FIG. 33 shows another embodiment of a round grip having similar features to the pistol grip of FIG. 3, but the pistol grip of FIG. 33 is larger in size than the pistol grip of FIG. 3, and is a top view of the round grip.

[0045] [Diagram 34] FIG. 34 is a side view of the pistol grip of FIG. 33.

[0046] [Diagram 35]FIG. 35 is another side view of the pistol grip of FIG. 33 detailing the shape of the flat contact patch area of ​​the pistol feature.

[0047] [Diagram 36] FIG. 36 shows diagrammatically the outer shape of the pistol grip of FIG. 33 from a cap end view.

[0048] [Figure 37] FIG. 37 shows diagrammatically the outer shape of the pistol grip of FIG. 33 from an end view.

[0049] [Figure 38] FIG. 38 shows another embodiment of a round grip having similar features to the pistol grip of FIG. 33, but the pistol grip of FIG. 38 is larger in size than the pistol grip of FIG. 33, and is a top view of the round grip.

[0050] [Figure 39] FIG. 39 is a side view of the pistol grip of FIG. 38.

[0051] [Diagram 40] FIG. 40 is another side view of the pistol grip of FIG. 38 detailing the shape of the flat contact patch area of ​​the pistol feature.

[0052] [Diagram 41] FIG. 41 shows diagrammatically the outer shape of the pistol grip of FIG. 38 from a cap end view.

[0053] [Diagram 42] FIG. 42 shows diagrammatically the outer shape of the pistol grip of FIG. 38 from an end view.

[0054] [Diagram 43] FIG. 43 is another perspective view of the pistol grip of FIG. 3, illustrating the placement of the user's hands relative to the pistol features of the grip.

[0055] [Diagram 44] FIG. 44 shows the pistol grip of FIG. 43 with the user's hand fully engaged with the pistol feature of the grip. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0056] The present disclosure relates to various embodiments of golf putter grips that comprise a "unique geometry that has been found to promote consistent hand placement, lower hand pressure, and a more consistent and controlled release of the putter face through impact."

[0057] Three unique grip shapes are generally illustrated herein: All grips described herein share one common feature, referred to herein as a reverse taper, which is described in more detail below.

[0058] In accordance with the present disclosure, a reverse taper can be described as a shape that increases in circumference from the cap end (upper portion) of the grip to the mouth end (lower portion) of the grip. As described in more detail herein, the reverse taper can be symmetrical about the shaft axis or can be in only one plane. It should be noted that the term "taper" generally refers to a gradual change in size to a given dimension, rather than an abrupt change. The purpose of the reverse taper provided by the grips of the present disclosure is to maintain a particular hand joint and grip pressure throughout the putting stroke, and to aid in timing, swing path, and face angle at impact, all of which are key factors that lead to consistent putting.

[0059] According to this disclosure, as discussed above, three unique grip shapes are described. A first embodiment of a putter grip, which includes a reverse taper shape and is described in more detail herein, is referred to as the round grip 100. A second embodiment of a putter grip, which includes a reverse taper shape and is described in more detail herein, is referred to as the flat grip 1100. The flat grip 1100 is shaped similarly to the round grip 100, except that the right and left sides of the grip are flatter.

[0060] And the second embodiment of the putter grip, which includes a reverse taper shape and is described in more detail herein, is referred to as a pistol grip 2100.

[0061] As described below, each design features a front flat (or paddle) and may also incorporate a reverse taper shape that tapers (e.g., deforms, changes) in an X-axis direction as the grip extends along the length of the grip (e.g., along the central longitudinal axis of the grip). As shown in Figures 1-3, the X-axis direction is defined as the dimension that extends across the width of the grip from the right side of the grip to the left side. As described below, the round and flat designs may also incorporate a reverse taper shape that tapers in a Y-axis direction as the grip extends along the length of the grip. As shown in Figures 1-3, the Y-axis direction is defined as the dimension that extends across the depth of the grip from the front side of the grip (paddle side) to the back side of the grip. It should be noted that in the illustrated embodiment, the pistol grip, and specifically the portion of the grip that does not include a pistol feature, does not incorporate a reverse taper in the Y-axis direction. However, it is contemplated that grips that have pistol features also include a reverse taper in the Y-axis direction.

[0062] 1 and 4-7, there is illustrated one embodiment of a round grip 100. As mentioned above, in the illustrated example, the round grip 100 includes a front paddle 132 and is configured to incorporate a reverse taper shape in both the X-axis and Y-axis directions.

[0063] 1 and 4-7, as mentioned above, the round grip 100 is designed as a golf putter grip adapted to be attached to the shaft of a golf club, specifically, a putter.

[0064] The grip 100 comprises a grip body 104 having a length L extending between an upper cap end 108 and a lower mouth end 110. The grip body 104 includes a bore 112 extending longitudinally through the grip body 104 between the upper cap end 108 and the lower mouth end 110. The bore 112 is configured to receive a golf club shaft. The bore 112 defines a longitudinal bore axis A centered about the bore 112.

[0065] As discussed above, the round grip 100 incorporates a reverse taper at least in the X-axis direction. In the illustrated embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 4-7, the grip body 104 includes a tapered section 106 extending along at least 75 percent of the longitudinal length of the grip body 104 between an upper location 118 and a lower location 120 of the grip body 104, the upper location 118 being defined as being closer to the upper cap end 108 than the lower mouth end 110, and the lower location 120 being defined as being closer to the lower mouth end 110 than the upper cap end 108. The bore 112 of the grip body 104 extends longitudinally through the tapered section 106. In other embodiments, the tapered section 106 may be provided along at least 50-90 percent of the length of the grip 100. In yet other embodiments, the tapered section 106 may be provided along at least 60-80 percent of the length of the grip 100.

[0066] It should be noted that in the illustrated embodiment, the location of the upper portion 118 of the grip body 104 is generally adjacent the cap end 108 of the grip 100. As shown, the lower portion 120 of the grip body 104 is generally proximate the mouth end 110 of the grip 100. However, as shown, a chamfered portion 122 of the grip body 104 is provided directly at the mouth end 110 to provide a transition from the enlarged lower end of the tapered portion 106 to the golf club shaft, and it will be understood that the reverse taper shape referred to herein does not apply to this chamfered portion 122 of the grip 100.

[0067] In the round grip 100, as shown in Figures 1 and 4-7, the tapered portion 106 of the grip body 104 extending from an upper location 118 to a lower location 120 includes a front side 124, a back side 126, a left side 128, and a right side 130, as defined. The tapered portion 106 defines a width W between the left and right sides 128, 130 and a depth D between the front and back sides 124, 126. As discussed above, the tapered portion 106 has a reverse taper formed between the left and right sides 128, 130 that increases the width W of the tapered portion 106 as the taper 106 extends from the upper location 118 to the lower location 120. As discussed above, the reverse taper is formed as a shape that increases the overall grip size (e.g., cross-sectional area, circumference, outer cross-sectional shape size, etc.) from the upper location 118 of the grip body 104 to the lower location 120 of the grip body 104. It should be noted that the bar taper may be provided along one or more dimensions of the grip body 104 which affects the overall grip size, and need not be provided on all sides of the grip 100 which affects the overall grip size.

[0068] According to one embodiment, the taper in the X-axis direction is configured such that the width WL at the end of the lower position 120 is at least 1.1 times or at least 1.2 times the width WU at the end of the upper position 118. In one embodiment, the width WL at the end of the lower position 120 is in the range of 1.1 to 1.4 times the width WU at the end of the upper position 118. In the illustrated embodiment, the reverse taper in the X-axis direction is provided by configuring the grip body such that a reverse taper angle is provided on both the left side and the right side of the grip body. In one embodiment, a reverse taper angle A of at least 0.5 degrees, at least 0.6 degrees, or at least 0.7 degrees is provided on each of the left side and the right side. See FIG. 4.

[0069] As mentioned above, each of the golf grips of the present disclosure features a front flat 132 (or paddle) formed by the front surface 134 of the front side 124 of the grip body 104. The front flat or paddle 132 is designed to aid in grip pressure, thumb placement, feel, and consistency of the putting stroke. The front flat 132 has a width WF that has a reverse taper similar to the overall shape of the width W of the grip body 104 in the X-axis direction. As mentioned above, the reverse taper, which affects the overall outer cross-sectional shape size of the grip 100, can be provided in various portions of the grip 100. The reverse taper provided in the X-axis direction relative to the overall grip width W can have a slightly different taper rate relative to the width WF of the front paddle 132 of the grip 100, as described below.

[0070] 1 and 4-7, the front flat 132 is defined by a front surface 134 of the front side 124 of the grip body 104. The grip body 104 defines the front side 124 including a front surface 134 that extends from an upper position 118 to a lower position 120. The front surface 134 has a front surface width WF that extends between a left transition position 136 where the front side 124 transitions to a left side 128 and a right transition position 138 where the front side 124 transitions to a right side 130. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the tapered portion 106 of the grip body 104 has a first cross-sectional dimension D1 that extends radially from the bore axis A to a centerline C of the front surface 134 that is centered between the left and right transition positions 136, 138. In a preferred embodiment, the first cross-sectional dimension D1 is constant along the length of the tapered portion 106 such that the front side of the grip is not provided with a taper angle in a depth direction (e.g., in a Y-axis direction) along the length of the grip. In another example, the first cross-sectional dimension D1 varies along the length of the tapered section 106 such that the front of the grip has a taper angle (e.g., a reverse taper angle) in the depth direction. To the extent that the front side of the grip tapers in the depth direction as the front side of the grip extends along the length of the grip, the taper angle is preferably less than the corresponding reverse taper in the depth direction on the back side of the grip as the back side of the grip extends along the length of the grip. In use, the front side faces away from the golfer and the rear side faces towards the golfer.

[0071] The front flat or paddle 132 is formed such that the tapered portion 106 has a second cross-sectional dimension D2 extending from the bore axis A to a left transition location 136 and a third cross-sectional dimension D3 extending from the bore axis A to a right transition location 138, the first, second and third cross-sectional dimensions D1, D2, D3 being measured in a direction perpendicular to the bore axis A. The paddle 132 is flat in cross-section or at least flatter than the cross-sectional shapes of the left and right sides of the grip which curve about the bore axis, such that the second and third cross-sectional dimensions D2, D3 are greater than the first cross-sectional dimension D1. stomach.

[0072] As also discussed above, the round grip 100 shown in Figures 1 and 4-7 also includes a reverse taper in the Y-axis direction (i.e., depth direction). As discussed above, the tapered portion 106 of the grip body 104 defines a depth D between the front and back sides 124, 126. In the illustrated embodiment, the grip body 104 has a reverse taper defined between the front and back sides 124, 126 that increases the depth D of the tapered portion 106 as the tapered portion 106 extends from the upper position 118 to the lower position 120. According to one example embodiment, the taper in the Y-axis direction as the grip extends longitudinally is configured such that the depth DL at the end of the lower position 120 is at least 1.04 times, at least 1.06 times, or at least 1.08 times the depth DU at the end of the upper position 118. In one example, the depth DL at the end of the lower position 120 is in the range of 1.02 to 1.10 times the depth DU at the end of the upper position 118. In the illustrated example, the reverse taper in the Y-axis direction is provided by configuring the grip body such that the reverse taper angle is provided only on the back side of the grip body and not on the front side. In one example, a reverse taper angle B of at least 0.2 degrees, at least 0.3 degrees, or at least 0.4 degrees is provided on the back side. See FIG. 5. In a preferred example, the taper angle A corresponding to the side of the grip is greater than the taper angle B corresponding to the reverse taper angle provided in the Y-axis direction.

[0073] The taper results in an overall depth D increasing from a depth DU at an upper location 118, which in the illustrated embodiment is at the top cap 108, to a maximum depth DL, which is defined at a lower location 120 adjacent the lower mouth end 110. As shown in FIG. 4, in the illustrated embodiment, the maximum depth DL at the lower location 120 is located further up from the lower mouth end 110 of the grip body 104. Again, as noted above, the term "taper" generally refers to a gradual change in a given dimension, rather than an abrupt change.

[0074] 1 and 4-7, the reverse taper in the Y-axis direction is defined only by the backside 126 of the grip body 104. In such an embodiment, the front side 124 of the grip body 104 remains generally parallel to the bore axis A such that the first cross-sectional dimension D1 remains generally constant from the upper position 118 to the lower position 120. See FIGS. 6 and 7.

[0075] According to certain embodiments, the round grip 100 of Figures 1 and 4-7 defines an overall taper rate of 0.022 to 0.028 mm of width change in the X-axis direction for every millimeter of grip length along the entire tapered portion of the grip. In certain embodiments, the round grip 100 of Figures 1 and 4-7 defines about 2.2 to about 2.8 percent width change per unit length of the grip along the entire tapered portion of the grip.

[0076] In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the round grip 100 of Figures 1 and 4-7 defines an overall taper rate along the entire tapered portion of the grip of 0.026 mm change in width in the X-axis direction for every 1 mm of grip length.

[0077] And, in accordance with a preferred embodiment, the round grip 100 defines a taper rate for the front flat 132 that varies in width in the X-axis direction by approximately 0.028 mm for every millimeter of grip length along the entire tapered portion of the grip. Further, such a preferred embodiment may define an overall taper rate that varies in depth in the Y-axis direction by approximately 0.008 mm for every millimeter of grip length along the entire tapered portion of the grip.

[0078] The specific taper rates, angles and percentages set forth in this disclosure are consistent with the commercial specifications of the grip. It should be noted that the specific preferred exemplary embodiments are designed to be embodiments and are not intended to be limiting in any manner, and other taper rates, angles and proportions within the broader ranges specified herein are certainly contemplated for all the various versions of the grip.

[0079] Each of the aforementioned grips (round, flat, pistol) can be offered in several different sizes to accommodate different user preferences.

[0080] Figures 8-11 show another example of a round grip 200 having a generally larger size than the grip 100 of Figures 4-7. It should be noted that the round grip 200 of Figures 8-11 may include all of the features related to the reverse taper shape described above with respect to the round grip 100 of the first embodiment. It should also be noted that the rate of taper in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction may be slightly different with respect to the round grip 200 of the second embodiment.

[0081] According to certain embodiments, the round grip 200 of Figures 8-11 may define an overall taper rate of 0.026 to 0.030 mm of width change in the X-axis direction for every millimeter of grip length along the entire tapered portion of the grip. In certain embodiments, the round grip 200 of Figures 8-11 defines a rate of width change per unit length of the grip of about 2.6 to about 3.0 percent along the entire tapered portion of the grip.

[0082] According to a preferred embodiment, the round grip 200 of Figures 8-11 defines an overall taper rate along the entire tapered portion of the grip of 0.028 mm of width change in the X-axis direction for every 1 mm of grip length.

[0083] And, in accordance with a preferred embodiment, the round grip 200 defines a taper rate for the front flat 232 that varies in width in the X-axis direction by approximately 0.028 mm per mm of grip length along the entire tapered portion of the grip. Also, such a preferred embodiment may define an overall taper rate that varies in depth in the Y-axis direction by approximately 0.009 mm per mm of grip length along the entire tapered portion of the grip.

[0084] A third example of a round grip 300 having a larger size compared to the grips 100, 200 of Figures 4-7 and 8-11 is shown in Figures 12-15. It should be noted that the round grip 300 of Figures 12-15 may include all of the features related to the reverse taper shape described above with respect to the round grips 100, 200 of the first and second embodiments. It should also be noted that the third embodiment of the round grip 300 may have slightly different rates of taper in the X-axis and Y-axis directions.

[0085] According to certain embodiments, the round grip 300 of Figures 12-15 may define an overall taper rate of 0.029 to 0.033 mm of width change in the X-axis direction for every millimeter of grip length along the entire tapered portion of the grip. In certain embodiments, the round grip 300 of Figures 12-15 defines a width change per unit length of the grip of about 2.9 to about 3.3 percent along the entire tapered portion of the grip.

[0086] According to a preferred embodiment, the round grip 300 of Figures 12-15 defines an overall taper rate along the entire tapered portion of the grip of 0.031 mm of width change in the X-axis direction for every 1 mm of grip length.

[0087] And, according to a preferred embodiment, the round grip 300 varies in width in the X-axis direction by approximately 0.036 mm for every 1 mm of grip length along the entire tapered portion of the grip. Define the taper rate of the front flat 332. Also, in such a preferred embodiment, an overall taper rate can be defined along the entire tapered portion of the grip, with a change in depth in the Y-axis direction of 0.010 mm for every 1 mm of grip length.

[0088] 2 and 16-19, an example is shown, referred to as flat grip 1100. In general, flat grip 1100 includes all of the features related to the reverse taper shape described above with respect to the different embodiments of round grip 100 / 200 / 300, except for left and right sides 1130, 1128, which are slightly flattened compared to the round grip 100 / 200 / 300 embodiments. Figures 2 and 16-19 show the overall shape of flat grip 1100.

[0089] Additionally, as mentioned above, the flat grip 1100 features a front flat paddle 1132 and incorporates a reverse taper in both the X and Y axes.

[0090] Similar to the round grips 100 / 200 / 300, the flat grip 1100 of FIGS. 2 and 16-19 forms a grip body 1104 that includes a tapered portion 1106 that extends along at least 75 percent of the longitudinal length L of the grip body 1104 between an upper location 1118 and a lower location 1120 of the grip body 1104. In other embodiments, the tapered portion 1106 may be provided along at least 50-90 percent of the length L of the grip 1100. In yet other embodiments, the tapered portion may be provided along at least 60-80 percent of the length L of the grip 1100.

[0091] And, like the round grip 100 / 200 / 300, the tapered portion 1106 of the grip body 1104 of the flat grip 1100 provided in the X-axis direction is configured so that the width WL at the end of the lower position 1120 is at least 1.1 times or at least 1.2 times the width WU at the end of the upper position 1118. In one embodiment, the width WL at the end of the lower position 1120 is in the range of 1.1 to 1.4 times the width WU at the end of the upper position 1118. In the illustrated embodiment, the reverse taper provided in the X-axis direction is provided by configuring the grip body so that the reverse taper angle is provided on both the left side and the right side of the grip body. In one embodiment, a reverse taper angle A of at least 0.5 degrees, at least 0.6 degrees, or at least 0.7 degrees is provided on each of the left side and the right side.

[0092] Regarding the direction of the Y axis, the taper provided in the direction of the Y axis of the flat grip 1100 is similar to that of the round grip 100 / 200 / 300.

[0093] According to one embodiment, the taper in the Y direction as the grip extends in the longitudinal direction is configured such that the depth DL at the end of the lower position 1120 is at least 1.04 times, at least 1.06 times, or at least 1.08 times the depth DU at the end of the upper position 1118. In one embodiment, the depth DL at the end of the lower position 1120 is in the range of 1.02 to 1.10 times the depth DU at the end of the upper position 1118. In the illustrated embodiment, the reverse taper in the Y direction is provided by configuring the grip body such that the reverse taper angle is only provided on the back side of the grip body and not on the front side. In one embodiment, a reverse taper angle B of at least 0.2 degrees, at least 0.3 degrees, or at least 0.4 degrees is provided on the back side. In a preferred embodiment, the taper angle A corresponding to the side of the grip is greater than the taper angle B corresponding to the reverse taper angle in the Y direction.

[0094] As shown for the flat grip 1100 in FIG. 2 and FIGS. 16-19, in one embodiment, Alternatively, the reverse taper along the Y-axis may be formed only by the back side 1126 of the grip body 1104, such as in the illustrated example of the round grip 100 / 200 / 300. Also, in such an embodiment, the front side 1124 of the grip body 1104 remains substantially parallel to the bore axis A such that the first cross-sectional dimension D1 remains substantially constant from the upper position 1118 to the lower position 1120.

[0095] According to certain embodiments, the flat grip 1100 of Figures 2 and 16-19 can define an overall taper rate of 0.029 to 0.033 mm of width change in the X-axis direction for every millimeter of grip length along the entire tapered portion of the grip. In certain embodiments, the flat grip 1100 of Figures 2 and 16-19 defines a rate of width change per unit length of the grip of about 2.9 to about 3.3 percent along the entire tapered portion of the grip.

[0096] In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the flat grip 1100 of Figures 2 and 16-19 defines an overall taper rate along the entire tapered portion of the grip of 0.031 mm of width change in the X-axis direction for every 1 mm of grip length.

[0097] And, in accordance with a preferred embodiment, the flat grip 1100 defines a taper rate for the front flat 1132 that varies in width in the X-axis direction by approximately 0.030 mm for every millimeter of grip length along the entire tapered portion of the grip, and such a preferred embodiment may define an overall taper rate that varies in depth in the Y-axis direction by approximately 0.006 mm for every millimeter of grip length along the entire tapered portion of the grip.

[0098] Flat grips, like round grips, are sometimes offered in a number of different sizes to accommodate different user preferences.

[0099] 20-23 show another example of a flat grip 1200 having a generally larger size than the grip 1100 of Figures 16-19. It should be noted that the flat grip 1200 of Figures 20-23 includes all of the features related to the reverse taper shape described above with respect to the first embodiment of the flat grip 1100. It should also be noted that the rate of taper in the X-axis and Y-axis directions may be slightly different with respect to the second embodiment of the flat grip 1200.

[0100] According to certain embodiments, the flat grip 1200 of Figures 20-23 may define an overall taper rate of 0.033 to 0.037 mm of width change in the X-axis direction for every millimeter of grip length along the entire tapered portion of the grip. In certain embodiments, the flat grip 1200 of Figures 20-23 defines a rate of width change per unit length of the grip of about 3.3 to about 3.7 percent along the entire tapered portion of the grip.

[0101] According to a preferred embodiment, the flat grip 1200 of Figures 20-23 defines an overall taper rate along the entire tapered portion of the grip of 0.035 mm of width change in the X-axis direction for every 1 mm of grip length.

[0102] And, in accordance with a preferred embodiment, the flat grip 1200 defines a taper rate for the front flat 1232 that varies in width in the X-axis direction by approximately 0.033 mm per mm of grip length along the entire tapered portion of the grip, and such a preferred embodiment may define an overall taper rate that varies in depth in the Y-axis direction by approximately 0.007 mm per mm of grip length along the entire tapered portion of the grip.

[0103] A third example of a flat grip 1300 having an even larger size compared to the grips 1100, 1200 of Figures 16-19 and 20-23 is shown in Figures 24-27. It should be noted that the flat grip 1300 of Figures 24-27 includes all of the features related to the reverse taper shape described above with respect to the first and second embodiments of the flat grips 1100, 1200. It should also be noted that for the third embodiment of the flat grip 1300, the rate of taper in the X-axis and Y-axis directions may be slightly different.

[0104] According to certain embodiments, the flat grip 1300 of Figures 24-27 may define an overall taper rate of 0.036 to 0.040 mm of width change in the X-axis direction for every millimeter of grip length along the entire tapered portion of the grip. In certain embodiments, the flat grip 1300 of Figures 24-27 defines a rate of width change per unit length of the grip of about 3.6 to about 4.0 percent along the entire tapered portion of the grip.

[0105] According to a preferred embodiment, the flat grip 1300 of Figures 8-11 defines an overall taper rate along the entire tapered portion of the grip of 0.038 mm of width change in the X-axis direction for every 1 mm of grip length.

[0106] And, in accordance with a preferred embodiment, the flat grip 1300 defines a taper rate for the front flat 1332 that varies in width in the X-axis direction by approximately 0.036 mm per mm of grip length along the entire tapered portion of the grip, and such a preferred embodiment may define an overall taper rate that varies in depth in the Y-axis direction by approximately 0.008 mm per mm of grip length along the entire tapered portion of the grip.

[0107] 3 and 28-32, there is illustrated a grip of the present disclosure referred to as a pistol grip 2100. As discussed above, the pistol grip 2100 includes a front flat or paddle 2132 similar to the round and flat grips. However, in the illustrated embodiment, the pistol grip 2100 is shown as being configured to incorporate a reverse taper shape only in the X-axis direction.

[0108] The reverse taper along the X-axis of the pistol grip 2100 is designed to promote a light and consistent hand pressure while accommodating a variety of grip styles. The pistol feature 2140 of the pistol grip 2100 is generally formed as a localized protrusion on the top of the grip 2100 and incorporates a design that is different from current pistol designs commonly found in the current marketplace. The unique pistol feature 2140 defines a length LP from the cap end 2108 to the mouth end 2110 that spans approximately 50 percent of the overall length L of the grip 2100. The pistol feature 2140 also incorporates an 8 degree angle of attack as measured from the bore axis A.

[0109] In certain preferred embodiments, which are considered to be commercial embodiments of the pistol grip 2100, the pistol feature 2140 has a length LP that is 50.3 percent of the overall length L of the grip 2100 from the cap end 2108 to the mouth end 2110. In other embodiments, the pistol feature 2140 can define a length LP that is at least about 30 percent of the overall length L of the grip 2100 from the cap end 2108 to the mouth end 2110. In other embodiments, the pistol feature 2140 can define a length LP that is at least about 40 percent of the overall length L of the grip 2100 from the cap end 2108 to the mouth end 2110. In other embodiments, the pistol feature 2140 can define a length LP that is at least about 50 percent of the overall length L of the grip 2100 from the cap end 2108 to the mouth end 2110. In other embodiments, the pistol feature 2140 can define a length LP that is between about 30 and about 60 percent of the overall length L of the grip 2100 from the cap end 2108 to the mouth end 2110. In yet other embodiments, the pistol feature 2140 can define a length LP that is between about 40 and about 55 percent of the overall length L of the grip 2100 from the cap end 2108 to the mouth end 2110.

[0110] Further, as shown in FIG. 30 (also in FIGS. 35 and 40), in the illustrated pistol grip 2100, the pistol feature 2140 includes a flat sidewall 2142 that is positioned generally parallel to the shaft axis and the putter face when the grip 2100 is installed. The flat sidewall 2142 engages the palm of the golfer's upper hand and orients the hand square to the face of the putter, aiding in consistency and providing a square putter face at impact. The general shape of the flat sidewall feature 2142 is shown in FIG. 30 (also in FIGS. 35 and 40).

[0111] The reverse taper along the X-axis of the pistol grip 2100 defines a unique taper rate designed to aid in grip pressure, thumb placement, feel, and stroke consistency. As discussed above, the pistol feature 2140 is enlarged compared to existing designs on the market, extending to approximately 50% of the overall grip length L in a preferred embodiment. And, further, the pistol grip 2100 forms significant flat sidewalls 2142 on both the right and left sides of the pistol feature 2140 that aid in upper hand placement and orientation specific to the putter face, as shown in FIG. 30. According to one embodiment (first size of the pistol grip 2100), the surface area of ​​the flat sidewalls 2142 of the pistol feature 2140 on each of the right and left sides of the grip 2100 is approximately 17.85 cm2 in a preferred embodiment. 2 3 and 28-32 show the overall shape of a pistol grip 2100 having a pistol feature 2140.

[0112] 3 and 28-32, as previously mentioned, pistol grip 2100 includes all of the features related to the reverse taper shape in the X-axis direction described above with respect to the different round grip and flat grip embodiments.

[0113] Similar to the round and flat grips, the pistol grip 2100 of FIGS. 3 and 28-32 defines a grip body 2104 that includes a tapered portion 2106 that extends along at least 75 percent of the longitudinal length L of the grip body 2104 between an upper location 2118 and a lower location 2120 of the grip body 2104. In other embodiments, the tapered portion 2106 may be provided along at least 50-90 percent of the length L of the grip 2100. In yet other embodiments, the tapered portion 2106 may be provided along at least 60-80 percent of the length L of the grip 2100.

[0114] And, like the round grip and flat grip, the tapered portion 2106 of the grip body 2104 of the pistol grip 2100 in the X-axis direction is configured such that the width WL at the end of the lower position 2120 is at least 1.1 times or at least 1.2 times the width WU at the end of the upper position 2118. In one embodiment, the width WL at the end of the lower position 2120 is in the range of 1.1 to 1.4 times the width WU at the end of the upper position 2118. In the illustrated embodiment, the reverse taper in the X-axis direction is provided by configuring the grip body such that a reverse taper angle is provided on both the left side and the right side of the grip body. In one embodiment, a reverse taper angle A of at least 0.5 degrees, at least 0.6 degrees, or at least 0.7 degrees is provided on each of the left side and the right side.

[0115] According to certain embodiments, the pistol grip 2100 of FIGS. 3 and 28-32 is An overall taper rate can be defined that varies from 0.029 to 0.033 mm in width in the X-axis direction for every millimeter of grip length along the entire tapered portion of the lip. In a particular embodiment, the pistol grip 2100 of Figures 3 and 28-32 defines a rate of width change per unit length of the grip of about 2.9 to about 3.3 percent along the entire tapered portion of the grip.

[0116] In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the pistol grip 2100 of Figures 3 and 28-32 defines an overall taper rate along the entire tapered portion of the grip of 0.031 mm of width change in the X-axis direction for every 1 mm of grip length.

[0117] And, in accordance with a preferred embodiment, the pistol grip 2100 defines a taper rate for the front flat 2132 that changes in width in the X-axis direction by approximately 0.027 mm for every millimeter of grip length along the entire tapered portion of the grip. In such an example, the ratio of the length LP of the piston feature 2140, as discussed above, may be approximately 50.3% of the overall length L of the grip body 2104 in a preferred embodiment.

[0118] Pistol grips, as well as round and flat grips, can be offered in a number of different sizes to accommodate different user preferences.

[0119] Figures 33-37 show another example of a pistol grip 2200 having a generally larger size than grip 2100 of Figures 28-32. It should be noted that pistol grip 2200 of Figures 33-37 includes all of the reverse taper features described above with respect to the first embodiment of pistol grip 2100. It should also be noted that for the second embodiment of pistol grip 2200, the rate of taper in the X-axis direction may vary slightly.

[0120] According to certain embodiments, the pistol grip 2200 of Figures 33-37 may define an overall taper rate of 0.031 to 0.035 mm of width change in the X-axis direction for every millimeter of grip length along the entire tapered portion of the grip. In certain embodiments, the pistol grip 2200 of Figures 33-37 defines about 3.1 to about 3.5 percent width change per unit length of the grip along the entire tapered portion of the grip.

[0121] In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the pistol grip 2200 of Figures 33-37 defines an overall taper rate along the entire tapered portion of the grip of 0.033 mm of width change in the X-axis direction for every 1 mm of grip length.

[0122] And, in accordance with a preferred embodiment, the pistol grip 2200 defines a taper rate for the front flat 2232 that changes in width in the X-axis direction by approximately 0.019 mm for every 1 mm of grip length along the entire tapered portion of the grip.

[0123] In such an example, the ratio of the length LP of the piston feature 2240 may be about 50.3% of the overall length L of the grip body 2204 for the preferred embodiment. Also according to such an example, the surface area of ​​the flat sidewall 2242 of the piston feature 2240 on each of the right and left sides of the grip 2200 is about 20.18 cm 2 It may be.

[0124] A third example of a pistol grip 2300 having an even larger size compared to the grips 2100, 2200 of Figures 28-32-19 and Figures 33-37 is shown in Figures 38-42. It should be noted that this third embodiment of pistol grip 2300 includes all of the features regarding the reverse taper profile described above with respect to the first and second embodiments, and that the rate of taper in the X-axis direction may vary slightly.

[0125] According to certain embodiments, the pistol grip 2300 of Figures 38-42 may define an overall taper rate of width change in the X-axis direction of 0.034 to 0.038 mm per millimeter of grip length along the entire tapered portion of the grip. In certain embodiments, the pistol grip 2300 of Figures 38-42 defines a width change of about 3.4 to about 3.8 percent per unit length of the grip along the entire tapered portion of the grip.

[0126] In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the pistol grip 2300 of Figures 38-42 defines an overall taper rate along the entire tapered portion of the grip of 0.036 mm of width change in the X-axis direction for every 1 mm of grip length.

[0127] And, in accordance with a preferred embodiment, the pistol grip 2300 defines a taper rate for the front flat 2332 that changes in width in the X-axis direction by approximately 0.021 mm for every 1 mm of grip length along the entire tapered portion of the grip.

[0128] In such an example, the ratio of the length LP of the piston feature 2340 may be about 50.3% of the overall length L of the grip body 2304 in a preferred embodiment. Also according to such an example, the surface area of ​​the flat sidewall 2342 of the piston feature 2340 on each of the right and left sides of the grip 2300 is about 28.85 cm 2 may be also possible.

[0129] The above specification examples provide a complete description of how to make and use the disclosure. Since many embodiments of the disclosure can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, aspects of the invention are encompassed by the claims hereinafter appended.

Claims

1. 1. A golf grip adapted to be attached to a shaft of a golf club, comprising: the golf grip includes a grip body having a length extending between an upper cap end and a lower mouth end, the grip body including a bore extending longitudinally through the grip body between the upper cap end and the lower mouth end, the bore configured to receive the shaft of the golf club; 1. A golf grip, comprising: a grip body including a front side, a back side, a left side, and a right side, the grip body defining a width between the left side and the right side and a depth between the front side and the back side, the grip body having a first reverse taper formed between the left side and the right side that increases a width of the grip body as the grip body extends toward a lower mouth end of the grip body, and the grip body having a second reverse taper formed between the front side and the back side that increases a depth of the grip body as the grip body extends toward the lower mouth end of the grip body, the first and second reverse tapers having different taper angles and extending along at least 75 percent of a length of the grip body to provide a gradual reverse deformation in grip size along at least 75 percent of the length of the grip body.

2. 10. The golf grip of claim 1, wherein the front side has a generally flatter cross-sectional shape than the cross-sectional shapes of the left and right sides of the grip.

3. 3. The golf grip of claim 2, wherein a width defined by the front side having a generally flatter cross-sectional shape than the cross-sectional shapes of the left and right sides of the grip increases as the front side extends toward a lower mouth end of the grip body.

4. 2. The golf grip of claim 1, wherein the first reverse taper formed between the left side and the right side has a taper rate that changes in width by at least about 0.025 mm per 1 mm of grip length over the entire tapered portion of the grip body.

5. 2. The golf grip of claim 1, wherein the second reverse taper formed between the front side and the back side has a taper rate that changes in depth by at least about 0.006 mm per mm of grip length over the entire tapered portion of the grip body.

6. 1. A golf grip adapted to be attached to a shaft of a golf club, comprising: The golf grip is a grip body having a length extending between an upper cap end and a lower mouth end, the grip body including a bore extending longitudinally therethrough between the upper cap end and the lower mouth end, the bore configured to receive the shaft of the golf club, the bore defining a longitudinal bore axis centered about the bore, the grip body including a tapered portion extending along at least about 75 percent of the longitudinal length of the grip body between an upper position and a lower position of the grip body, the upper position being closer to the upper cap end than the lower mouth end, the lower position being closer to the lower mouth end than the upper cap end, the bore extending longitudinally through the tapered portion; The tapered portion includes a front side, a back side, a left side, and a right side, and the tapered portion defines a width between the left side and the right side and a depth between the front side and the back side. a reverse taper formed between the left side and the right side, the width of the tapered portion increasing as the tapered portion extends from the upper position to the lower position; the front side includes a front surface extending from the upper location to the lower location, the front surface having a front surface width extending between a left transition location where the front side changes to the left side and a right transition location where the front side changes to the right side, the tapered portion having a first cross-sectional dimension extending radially from a bore axis to a centerline of the front surface centered between the left transition location and the right transition location; 1. A golf grip comprising: a first cross-sectional dimension extending from the bore axis to the left transition location; and a second cross-sectional dimension extending from the bore axis to the right transition location; wherein the first cross-sectional dimension is measured perpendicular to the bore axis; and wherein the second cross-sectional dimension is greater than the first cross-sectional dimension.

7. 7. The golf grip of claim 6, wherein the tapered portion has a second reverse taper formed between the front side and the back side that increases the depth of the tapered portion as the tapered portion extends from the upper position to the lower position.

8. 8. The golf grip of claim 7, wherein the second reverse taper expanding the depth of the tapered portion is defined only by the back side, and the first cross-sectional dimension remains generally constant from the upper position to the lower position.

9. 7. The golf grip of claim 6, wherein the front surface has a front surface width that gradually increases as the tapered portion extends in a direction toward the lower mouth end of the grip body.

10. 8. The golf grip of claim 7, wherein the first and second reverse taper sections have different taper angles.

11. 1. A golf grip adapted to be attached to a shaft of a golf club, comprising: The golf grip is a grip body having a length extending between an upper cap end and a lower mouth end, the grip body including a bore extending longitudinally therethrough between the upper cap end and the lower mouth end, the bore configured to receive the shaft of the golf club, the bore defining a longitudinal bore axis centered relative to the bore, the grip body including a tapered portion extending along at least about 75 percent of the longitudinal length of the grip body between an upper position and a lower position of the grip body, the upper position being closer to the upper cap end than the lower mouth end, the lower position being closer to the lower mouth end than the upper cap end, the bore extending longitudinally through the tapered portion; 1. A golf grip comprising: a tapered portion including a front side, a back side, a left side, and a right side, the tapered portion defining a width between the left side and the right side and a depth between the front side and the back side, the tapered portion having a reverse taper formed between the left side and the right side that increases a width of the tapered portion as the tapered portion extends from the upper position to the lower position, and the tapered portion having a second reverse taper formed between the front side and the back side that increases a depth of the tapered portion as the tapered portion extends from the upper position to the lower position.

12. The front side includes a front surface extending from the upper location to the lower location, the front surface having a front surface width extending between a left transition location where the front side changes to a left side and a right transition location where the front side changes to a right side, the tapered portion extending radially from the bore axis to a centerline of the front surface that is centered between the left transition location and the right transition location.

12. The golf grip of claim 11, wherein the tapered portion has a first cross-sectional dimension, the tapered portion having a second cross-sectional dimension extending from the bore axis to the left turn location and a third cross-sectional dimension extending from the bore axis to the right turn location, the first, second and third cross-sectional dimensions being measured perpendicular to the bore axis, the second and third cross-sectional dimensions being greater than the first cross-sectional dimension.

13. 13. The golf grip of claim 12, wherein the front side extends from the upper position to the lower position, including a front surface extending between a left transition position where the front side changes to a left side and a right transition position where the front side changes to a right side, defining at least a portion of the tapered section having a reverse taper between the left side and the right side, the reverse taper formed by the front side having a taper rate of at least about 0.019 mm of width change per mm of grip length of the tapered portion.

14. 13. The golf grip of claim 12, wherein the tapered portion having a reverse taper formed between the left side and the right side, the tapered portion increasing in width as the tapered portion extends from the upper position to the lower position, has an overall taper rate of width change of at least about 0.025 mm for every 1 mm of grip length along the tapered portion.

15. 13. The golf grip of claim 12, wherein the tapered portion having a reverse taper formed between the front side and the back side, the tapered portion increasing in depth as the tapered portion extends from the upper position to the lower position, has an overall taper rate of change in depth of at least about 0.006 mm for every 1 mm of grip length of the tapered portion.

16. 1. A golf grip adapted to be attached to a shaft of a golf club, comprising: The golf grip is a grip body having a length extending between an upper cap end and a lower mouth end, the grip body including a bore extending longitudinally therethrough between the upper cap end and the lower mouth end, the bore configured to receive the shaft of the golf club, the bore defining a longitudinal bore axis centered relative to the bore, the grip body including a tapered portion extending along at least about 75 percent of the longitudinal length of the grip body between an upper position and a lower position of the grip body, the upper position being closer to the upper cap end than the lower mouth end, the lower position being closer to the lower mouth end than the upper cap end, the bore extending longitudinally through the tapered portion; the tapered portion includes a front side, a back side, a left side, and a right side, the tapered portion defining a width between the left side and the right side and a depth between the front side and the back side, the tapered portion having a reverse taper formed between the left side and the right side that increases the width of the tapered portion as the tapered portion extends from the upper position to the lower position; 1. The golf grip of claim 1, wherein the grip body further includes a protrusion generally defined by the back side adjacent the upper position, the protrusion having at least a portion extending along a depth in a direction from the front side toward the back side and having at least a portion extending along a length of the grip body in a direction from the upper position toward the lower position, the portion extending along the length of the grip body being longer than the portion extending along a depth defined by the grip body.

17. The front side includes a front surface extending from the upper location to the lower location, the front surface having a front surface width extending between a left transition location where the front side changes to a left side and a right transition location where the front side changes to a right side, the tapered portion extending radially from the bore axis to a centerline of the front surface that is centered between the left transition location and the right transition location.

17. The golf grip of claim 16, wherein the tapered portion has a first cross-sectional dimension, the tapered portion having a second cross-sectional dimension extending from the bore axis to the left turn location and a third cross-sectional dimension extending from the bore axis to the right turn location, the first, second and third cross-sectional dimensions being measured in a direction perpendicular to the bore axis, the second and third cross-sectional dimensions being greater than the first cross-sectional dimension.

18. 18. The golf grip of claim 17, wherein the front side extends from the upper location to the lower location, including a front surface extending between the left transition location where the front side changes to the left side and the right transition location where the front side changes to the right side, defining at least a portion of the tapered section having a reverse taper formed between the left side and the right side, the reverse taper formed by the front side having a taper rate of at least about 0.019 mm of width change per mm of grip length of the tapered portion.

19. 17. The golf grip of claim 16, wherein the tapered portion having a reverse taper formed between the left side and the right side, the tapered portion increasing in width as the tapered portion extends from the upper position to the lower position, has an overall taper rate of width change of at least about 0.025 mm for every 1 mm of grip length along the tapered portion.

20. The protrusion defines a generally flat sidewall on both the right side and the left side of the grip body, each of the flat sidewalls having a surface area of ​​at least about 17 cm ２ 17. The golf grip of claim 16,

21. 1. A golf grip adapted to be attached to a shaft of a golf club, comprising: The golf grip is a grip body having a length extending between an upper cap end and a lower mouth end, the grip body including a bore extending longitudinally therethrough between the upper cap end and the lower mouth end, the bore configured to receive the shaft of the golf club, the bore defining a longitudinal bore axis centered relative to the bore, the grip body defining an upper position and a lower position, the upper position being closer to the upper cap end than the lower mouth end and the lower position being closer to the lower mouth end than the upper cap end, the grip body including a front side, a back side, a left side and a right side, the grip body defining a width between the left side and the right side and a depth between the front side and the back side, 11. The grip of claim 10, wherein the grip body further includes a protrusion generally defined by the back side adjacent the upper location, the protrusion having at least a portion extending along a depth in a direction from the front side toward the back side and at least a portion extending along a length of the grip body in a direction from the upper location toward the lower location, the portion extending along the length of the grip body being longer than the portion extending along the depth defined by the grip body, and a total length of the protrusion measured from the upper cap end to a portion of the grip body defining a generally constant cross-sectional dimension perpendicular to the bore axis adjacent the lower location is at least about 40 percent of a total length of the grip body.

22. 22. The golf grip of claim 21, wherein the overall length of the projection is at least about 50 percent of the overall length of the grip body as measured from the upper cap end to a portion of the grip body defining a generally constant cross-sectional dimension perpendicular to the bore axis adjacent the lower location.

23. The protrusion defines a generally flat sidewall on both the right side and the left side of the grip body, each of the flat sidewalls having a surface area of ​​at least about 17 cm ２ 22. The golf grip of claim 21 .

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