Golf gloves

Abstract

This technology provides golf gloves that enhance the grip feel while also preventing the grip from slipping during the swing. [Solution] The golf glove is worn on the user's hand. The golf glove comprises a base, a first finger portion, a second finger portion, and a third finger portion. The base has a back portion and a palm portion. The back portion is the part configured to cover the back of the user's hand. The palm portion is the part opposite the back portion and is configured to cover the palm of the user's hand. The first, second, and third finger portions are tubular parts continuous with the base. The first finger portion is configured to allow the user's thumb to be inserted. The second finger portion is configured to allow the user's index finger to be inserted. The third finger portion is configured to allow the user's middle, ring, and little fingers to be inserted together. The length of the third finger portion is such that at least the fingertips of the middle, ring, and little fingers are exposed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a golf glove worn on a user's hand.

Background Art

[0002] For example, Patent Document 1 describes a golf glove worn on a user's hand. The glove described in Patent Document 1 includes five finger pockets that cover five fingers from the thumb to the little finger.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] A user wears a glove as described in Patent Document 1 on their hand and holds the grip of a golf club to swing. In this case, due to the friction between the glove and the grip, the grip becomes less likely to slip during the swing. The fact that the grip is less likely to slip contributes to, for example, improving the stability of the swing and the head speed.

[0005] However, when the user is wearing the glove, when the user holds the grip, the glove is interposed between the hand and the grip. Therefore, it is difficult for the user to make the feeling of holding the grip as sharp as when holding the grip with a bare hand. When the feeling of holding the grip is relatively dull, it is difficult to finely adjust the strength of the grip and the direction of the head of the golf club.

[0006] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a technique for making the feeling of holding a grip sharp and easy while making the grip less slippery during a swing in a golf glove.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] One aspect of the present disclosure is a golf glove worn on the user's hand, comprising a base, a first finger portion, a second finger portion, and a third finger portion. The base has a back portion and a palm portion. The back portion is a portion configured to cover the back of the user's hand. The palm portion is a portion opposite the back portion and configured to cover the palm of the user's hand. The first, second, and third finger portions are tubular portions continuous with the base. The first finger portion is configured to allow the user's thumb to be inserted. The second finger portion is configured to allow the user's index finger to be inserted. The third finger portion is configured to allow the user's middle, ring, and little fingers to be inserted together. The length of the third finger portion is such that at least the fingertips of each of the middle, ring, and little fingers are exposed.

[0008] This configuration allows golf gloves to enhance the grip feel while also preventing the grip from slipping during the swing.

[0009] In one aspect of this disclosure, the length of the third finger portion is such that at least the second joints of the middle finger, ring finger, and little finger are partially exposed. This configuration makes it easier to sharpen the sense of gripping.

[0010] In one aspect of this disclosure, the third finger portion may have an outer portion and an inner portion. The outer portion is located on the back of the hand side in the circumferential direction of the third finger portion. The inner portion is located on the palm side in the circumferential direction of the third finger portion. The elongation rate of the inner portion may be less than that of the outer portion. Such a configuration makes the grip less likely to slip during a swing.

[0011] In one aspect of this disclosure, the third finger portion may have an outer portion and an inner portion. The outer portion is located on the back of the hand side in the circumferential direction of the third finger portion. The inner portion is located on the palm side in the circumferential direction of the third finger portion. At least the outer portion of the outer and inner portions may have stitching with stretch thread along the edge opposite to the base side. Such a configuration makes the grip less likely to slip during a swing.

[0012] In one aspect of this disclosure, the stitching may be at least one of cover stitches, zigzag stitches, and knit stitches. Such a configuration can make the grip less slippery during the swing.

[0013] In one aspect of this disclosure, the upper part may have an anti-slip portion. The upper part protrudes from the surface that contacts the back of the user's hand. The anti-slip portion may contain silicone resin. Such a configuration makes the grip even less likely to slip during a swing.

[0014] In one aspect of this disclosure, the anti-slip portion may be formed in a mesh-like manner. Such a configuration makes the grip even less likely to slip during a swing. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0015] [Figure 1] This is a front view of the glove with the belt portion closed according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] This is a front view of the glove with the belt portion open according to the first embodiment. [Figure 3] This is a rear view of the glove with the belt portion closed according to the first embodiment. [Figure 4] This is a view of the glove according to the first embodiment, seen from the palm side and fingertip side. [Figure 5]FIG. 5A is a schematic view showing a state in which a user wearing the glove according to the first embodiment places a hand on the grip of a golf club. FIG. 5B is a schematic view showing a state in which a user wearing the glove according to the first embodiment holds the grip of a golf club. [Figure 6] FIG. 3 is a front view of the glove in a state where the belt portion according to the second embodiment is closed. [Figure 7] FIG. 6 is a rear view of the glove in a state where the belt portion according to the second embodiment is closed. [Figure 8] FIG. 9 is a view of the glove according to the second embodiment as viewed from the palm side and the fingertip side. [Figure 9] FIG. 12 is a view of the glove according to the second embodiment as viewed from a position facing the back of the hand. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0016] Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0017] [1. First Embodiment] [1-1. Configuration] As shown in FIG. 1, the glove 1 is worn on the hand of a user. The glove 1 is for golf. The fact that the glove 1 is for golf means that the glove 1 is worn on the hand of the user when the user plays golf. That is, as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the user holds the grip G of the golf club with the glove 1 worn on his or her hand.

[0018] As shown in FIG. 1, the glove 1 is formed by a plurality of fabrics including at least a first fabric 11 and a second fabric 12, for example, by cutting and sewing. In the drawings, hatching is applied to the first fabric 11 among the first fabric 11 and the second fabric 12. Specific examples of the first fabric 11 and the second fabric 12 include leather such as natural leather, artificial leather, and synthetic leather, and fabrics such as knitted fabrics (i.e., knit fabrics), woven fabrics, and non-woven fabrics. The types of the first fabric 11 and the second fabric 12 may be the same or different from each other, for example.

[0019] The elongation rate of the first fabric 11 is preferably smaller than that of the second fabric 12. For example, the larger elongation rate among the elongation rates in the warp direction and the weft direction of the first fabric 11 is preferably smaller than the larger elongation rate among the elongation rates in the warp direction and the weft direction of the second fabric 12. The elongation rates of the first fabric 11 and the second fabric 12 are the elongation rates [%] under a specified load measured in accordance with the method described in JIS L 1096:2020 8.14. Specifically, when the first fabric 11 or the second fabric 12 is cloth, the elongation rate of the first fabric 11 or the second fabric 12 is the elongation rate [%] under a specified load measured in accordance with Method B described in JIS L 1096:2020 8.14. When the first fabric 11 or the second fabric 12 is leather, the elongation rate of the first fabric 11 or the second fabric 12 is the elongation rate [%] under a specified load measured in accordance with Method C described in JIS L 1096:2020 8.14.

[0020] In this embodiment, the first fabric 11 is artificial leather and the second fabric 12 is a knitted fabric. The elongation rate of the first fabric 11 in the warp direction is, for example, 70% or more and 130% or less. The elongation rate of the first fabric 11 in the weft direction is, for example, 90% or more and 150% or less. The elongation rate of the second fabric 12 in the warp direction is, for example, 180% or more and 280% or less. The elongation rate of the second fabric 12 in the weft direction is, for example, 80% or more and 180% or less.

[0021] The glove 1 has a base portion 2, a first finger portion 3A, a second finger portion 3B, a third finger portion 3C, and a belt portion 4.

[0022] The base portion 2 is a tubular part. Hereinafter, the openings at both axial ends of the base portion 2 will be referred to as the proximal opening 21 and the distal opening 22. The proximal opening 21 is the opening through which the user puts their hand into the glove 1. The edge forming the distal opening 22 of the base portion 2 is continuous with the second finger portion 3B and the third finger portion 3C, as will be described later. Note that the continuity of a particular part with another part includes cases where the particular part is made of a separate fabric from the other part and these fabrics are sewn together, and cases where the particular part is made of a fabric that is integral with the other part. The same applies hereafter.

[0023] As shown in Figures 1 and 3, the base 2 has a gauntlet 23 and a palm 24. The gauntlet 23 and the palm 24 face each other. Each of the gauntlet 23 and the palm 24 has two edges extending from the proximal opening 21 to the distal opening 22. These two edges of the gauntlet 23 and the palm 24 are continuous with each other, except for the portion that forms the lateral opening 25. The lateral opening 25 is an opening formed on the side of the base 2. As will be described later, the edges of the gauntlet 23 and the palm 24 that form the lateral opening 25 are continuous with the first finger portion 3A.

[0024] As shown in Figure 1, the back portion 23 is formed in a shape corresponding to the back of the user's hand. The back portion 23 is configured to cover the back of the user's hand. Specifically, the back portion 23 is configured to at least partially cover the back of the user's hand. The back portion 23 has a main back portion 231 and joint portions 232.

[0025] The back of the hand portion 231 is a generally rectangular section. The back of the hand portion 231 is configured to cover the user's wrist up to just before the base of each finger from the thumb to the little finger. The back of the hand portion 231 is constructed by layering the first fabric 11 on top of the second fabric 12. That is, the inner surface of the back of the hand portion 231 is made of the second fabric 12, and the outer surface of the back of the hand portion 231 is made of the first fabric 11. The inner surface of the back of the hand portion 231 is the surface that constitutes the inner surface of the glove 1 out of the two surfaces of the back of the hand portion 231. The inner surface of the glove 1 can also be described as the surface that comes into contact with the user's hand when the glove 1 is worn on the user's hand. The outer surface of the back of the hand portion 231 is the surface that constitutes the outer surface of the glove 1 out of the two surfaces of the back of the hand portion 231.

[0026] The joint portion 232 is generally L-shaped. The joint portion 232 is configured to cover the base of each finger from the thumb to the little finger of the user. In other words, the joint portion 232 is configured to cover the third joint of each finger from the thumb to the little finger of the user. The joint portion 232 is adjacent to two consecutive sides of the main part of the upper occipital region 231, which is generally rectangular in shape. The joint portion 232 is made of the second fabric 12. The second fabric 12 that constitutes the joint portion 232 may be, for example, continuous (i.e., integral) with the second fabric 12 that constitutes the main part of the upper occipital region 231.

[0027] As shown in Figure 2, a notch 233 is formed in the back of the hand 231. The notch 233 extends from the proximal opening 21 side toward the distal opening 22 side. The back of the hand 231 has a radial portion 231a and an ulnar portion 231b. The radial portion 231a is the part located on the first finger portion 3A side of the notch 233. In other words, when the glove 1 is worn on the user's hand, the radial portion 231a is the part located on the thumb side of the notch 233. The ulnar portion 231b is the part located on the opposite side of the first finger portion 3A side of the notch 233. In other words, when the glove 1 is worn on the user's hand, the ulnar portion 231b is the part located on the little finger side of the notch 233.

[0028] An engaging portion 234 is provided on the outer surface of the radial portion 231a. The outer surface of the radial portion 231a is included in the outer surface of the main portion 231. The engaging portion 234 is configured to be detachably engaged with the engaged portion 41 of the belt portion 4, which will be described later. The engaging portion 234 is positioned adjacent to the notch 233.

[0029] As shown in Figure 3, the palm portion 24 is formed to correspond to the shape of the user's palm. The palm portion 24 is configured to cover the user's palm. The palm portion 24 has a main palm portion 241, a thumb pad portion 242, and a boundary portion 243.

[0030] The palm portion 241 is generally trapezoidal. The palm portion 241 is configured to cover the user from the wrist to the base of each finger from the index finger to the little finger. However, the palm portion 241 is configured not to cover the user's ball of the foot. The palm portion 241 is made of the first fabric 11.

[0031] The ball of the foot portion 242 is generally oval-shaped. The ball of the foot portion 242 is configured to cover the user's ball of the foot. The ball of the foot portion 242 is made of the first fabric 11.

[0032] The boundary portion 243 is a generally arc-shaped portion. When the glove 1 is worn on the user's hand, the boundary portion 243 generally follows the user's lifeline. The palm portion 241 is located on the outer circumference of the arc-shaped boundary portion 243, and the thumb portion 242 is located on the inner circumference. The boundary portion 243 connects the palm portion 241 and the thumb portion 242. The boundary portion 243 is made of the second fabric 12.

[0033] The first finger portion 3A, the second finger portion 3B, and the third finger portion 3C are continuous with the base portion 2. Specifically, as shown in Figures 1 and 3, the first finger portion 3A is continuous with the edge that forms the lateral opening 25 in the joint portion 232 and the thumb ball portion 242, respectively. The inner space of the first finger portion 3A communicates with the inner space of the base portion 2 via the lateral opening 25.

[0034] The second finger portion 3B and the third finger portion 3C are continuous with the edges that form the distal opening 22 in the articular portion 232 and the palm portion 241, respectively. The second finger portion 3B and the third finger portion 3C are arranged in this order from the side of the first finger portion 3A. The inner space of the second finger portion 3B and the inner space of the third finger portion 3C are in communication with the inner space of the base portion 2 via the distal opening 22.

[0035] When a user puts on the glove 1, their thumb is inserted into the first finger portion 3A. That is, the first finger portion 3A is configured to allow the user's thumb to be inserted. In this embodiment, the length of the first finger portion 3A extends beyond the tip of the user's thumb. The tip of the first finger portion 3A, that is, the end opposite to the base portion 2, is closed. In this case, it can also be said that the first finger portion 3A is configured to cover the entirety of the user's thumb.

[0036] When a user puts on the glove 1, their index finger is inserted into the second finger portion 3B. That is, the second finger portion 3B is configured to allow the user's index finger to be inserted. In this embodiment, the length of the second finger portion 3B extends beyond the fingertip of the index finger. The tip of the second finger portion 3B, that is, the end opposite to the base portion 2, is closed. In this case, it can also be said that the second finger portion 3B is configured to cover the entirety of the user's index finger.

[0037] When a user puts on the glove 1, their middle, ring, and little fingers are inserted into the third finger portion 3C. That is, the third finger portion 3C is configured to accommodate the user's middle, ring, and little fingers. The tip of the third finger portion 3C, that is, the end opposite to the base portion 2, is open. In other words, the tip of the third finger portion 3C is not closed. The length of the third finger portion 3C is such that at least the fingertips of each of the user's middle, ring, and little fingers are exposed. In this embodiment, the length of the third finger portion 3C is such that at least the second joints of each of the user's middle, ring, and little fingers are partially exposed. The length of the third finger portion 3C may also be such that, for example, the second joints of each of the user's middle and ring fingers are fully exposed. More specifically, the length of the third finger portion 3C may be such that, for example, the length from the base of each of the user's middle and ring fingers to just before the second joint. For example, the length of the third finger portion 3C may be such that the second joint of the user's little finger is partially exposed, or it may be such that the second joint of the user's little finger is completely exposed. More specifically, the length of the third finger portion 3C may be such that it partially covers the second joint of the user's little finger, or it may be such that it covers up to just before the second joint of the user's little finger.

[0038] As shown in Figure 4, the third finger portion 3C has an outer portion 31 and an inner portion 32. The outer portion 31 is the part located on the back of the hand portion 23 side in the circumferential direction of the third finger portion 3C. The inner portion 32 is the part located on the palm portion 24 side in the circumferential direction of the third finger portion 3C. The outer portion 31 and the inner portion 32 are continuous in the circumferential direction of the third finger portion 3C. There is no partition portion in the third finger portion 3C. A partition portion is a part that connects the outer portion 31 and the inner portion 32 and partitions the inside of the third finger portion 3C.

[0039] The outer portion 31 is made of the second fabric 12. The inner portion 32 is made of the first fabric 11. Preferably, the elongation rate of the inner portion 32 is smaller than that of the outer portion 31. The thickness of the third finger portion 3C is, for example, equal to or slightly smaller than the combined thickness of the user's middle finger, ring finger, and little finger. In this case, when the user's middle finger, ring finger, and little finger are inserted together, the outer portion 31 stretches, for example, so that both the outer portion 31 and the inner portion 32 fit snugly against these three fingers.

[0040] Returning to Figure 1, the belt portion 4 is a plate-like section. The belt portion 4 is roughly square in its front view. The belt portion 4 extends from the ulnar side portion 231b. Specifically, the belt portion 4 extends from the end of the ulnar side portion 231b on the side of the notch 233.

[0041] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the belt portion 4 is configured to rotate relative to the ulnar portion 231b, using the edge continuous with the ulnar portion 231b as the pivot point, by operation by the user. As shown in Figure 1, when the belt portion 4 is rotated toward the radial portion 231a, the belt portion 4 faces the radial portion 231a. On the other hand, as shown in Figure 2, when the belt portion 4 is rotated toward the ulnar portion 231b, the belt portion 4 faces the ulnar portion 231b. Hereinafter, of the two sides of the belt portion 4, the side configured to face the ulnar portion 231b (i.e., the side shown in Figure 1) will be referred to as the front side, and the side configured to face the radial portion 231a (i.e., the side shown in Figure 2) will be referred to as the back side.

[0042] As shown in Figure 2, the back surface of the belt portion 4 is provided with an engaging portion 41. Specifically, the engaging portion 41 extends over almost the entire back surface of the belt portion 4. The engaging portion 41 is configured to engage with the aforementioned engaging portion 234 in a detachable manner. For example, the engaging portion 234 and the engaging portion 41 are the hook side and loop side of a hook-and-loop fastener.

[0043] [1-2. Effect] When the user puts on the glove 1, they first release the engagement between the engaging portion 234 and the engaged portion 41, as shown in Figure 2. Releasing the engagement between the engaging portion 234 and the engaged portion 41 can also be described as opening the belt portion 4.

[0044] Next, the user inserts their hand into the glove 1 through the proximal opening 21. As a result, the user's thumb is inserted into the first finger section 3A, the index finger into the second finger section 3B, and the middle, ring, and little fingers together into the third finger section 3C. In addition, the back of the user's hand is covered by the back of the hand section 23, and the palm is covered by the palm section 24.

[0045] Next, the user engages the engaging portion 234 with the engaged portion 41, as shown in Figure 1. Engaging the engaging portion 234 with the engaged portion 41 can also be described as closing the belt portion 4. When engaging the engaging portion 234 with the engaged portion 41, the user can adjust the circumference of the base portion 2 to fit their hand by adjusting their relative positions.

[0046] Then, as shown in Figures 5A and 5B, the user grips the golf club's grip G with the hand wearing the glove 1. Specifically, the user places their hand along the grip G so that the grip G makes contact with the base of the index finger to the little finger of the hand wearing the glove 1. Then, the user bends their index finger to the little finger to grip the grip G. The user grips the grip G with particular force from the middle finger, ring finger, and little finger among the four fingers from the index finger to the little finger.

[0047] When the user puts on the glove 1 and grips the grip G, the user's middle, ring, and little fingers are inserted into the third finger portion 3C. Since the third finger portion 3C is long enough to expose at least the fingertips of the user's middle, ring, and little fingers, at least the base of each of the user's middle, ring, and little fingers is covered by the third finger portion 3C. The bases of the user's middle, ring, and little fingers are the parts that make the strongest contact with the grip G. Because these bases are covered by the third finger portion 3C, the third finger portion 3C protects these bases, making it easier for the user to grip the grip G firmly with their middle, ring, and little fingers.

[0048] Furthermore, because the user's middle, ring, and little fingers are inserted into the third finger portion 3C, as the user bends their middle, ring, and little fingers to grip the grip G, the third finger portion 3C bends toward the palm portion 24 (i.e., toward the user's palm). For example, if the user increases the force applied by their middle finger, the third finger portion 3C bends further, pressing the ring and little fingers from the back of the hand portion 23 (i.e., toward the back of the user's hand). Consequently, the ring and little fingers become easier to bend. According to the inventors' diligent research, the ring and little fingers are relatively difficult to apply force to among the five fingers. The third finger portion 3C makes it easier for the ring and little fingers to bend, in particular, allowing the user to grip the grip G more securely.

[0049] Furthermore, when the user is wearing glove 1, compared to when the user is not wearing glove 1, the friction between glove 1, particularly the third finger portion 3C, and grip G makes grip G less likely to slip during the golf club swing. In addition, as described above, glove 1 makes it easier for the user to grip grip G firmly, further reducing the likelihood of grip G slipping during the golf club swing.

[0050] When the user puts on the glove 1 and grips the grip G, the fact that the user's middle, ring, and little fingers are inserted together with the third finger portion 3C contributes to sharpening the sensation of gripping the grip G. This is because adjacent fingers of the user's middle, ring, and little fingers are in direct contact with each other. For example, compared to a case where the user's middle, ring, and little fingers are inserted into separate cylindrical parts, the direct contact between adjacent fingers allows the user to experience a sensation closer to that of bare hands. Therefore, the sensation in the user's middle, ring, and little fingers tends to be sharper.

[0051] Furthermore, at least the fingertips of the user's middle, ring, and little fingers are exposed from the third finger portion 3C. The fingertips have the most sensory points and are the most sensitive of the fingers. Therefore, when at least the fingertips of the user's middle, ring, and little fingers are exposed from the third finger portion 3C and come into contact with the grip G, the sensation in the user's middle, ring, and little fingers is likely to become even sharper.

[0052] As described above, glove 1 achieves both the ability to sharpen the feel of gripping the grip G and the ability to prevent the grip G from slipping during the swing.

[0053] [1-3. Effects] According to the first embodiment described in detail above, the following effects can be obtained.

[0054] (1a) In the glove 1, the third finger portion 3C is configured to allow the user's middle finger, ring finger, and little finger to be inserted together. The length of the third finger portion 3C is such that at least the fingertips of the user's middle finger, ring finger, and little finger are exposed.

[0055] With this configuration, when the user grips the golf club's grip G with the glove 1, at least the base of the user's middle, ring, and little fingers can be protected by the third finger portion 3C. Furthermore, the third finger portion 3C makes it easier for the user to bend their ring and little fingers in particular. Therefore, the user can grip the grip G more securely, making it less likely for the grip G to slip during the golf club swing. As a result, it becomes possible to further improve swing stability and clubhead speed.

[0056] Furthermore, with the above configuration, the user's middle, ring, and little fingers can be in direct contact with each other, making it easier to sharpen the sense of touch in these fingers. In particular, since at least the fingertips, which are the most sensitive of these fingers, are exposed, the sense of touch in these fingers can be sharpened even further. As a result, it becomes easier to sharpen the sense of gripping the grip G. Consequently, it becomes easier to make finer adjustments to the strength of the grip G and the direction of the golf club head.

[0057] (1b) The third finger portion 3C is of a length such that the first joints of the user's middle, ring, and little fingers are fully exposed, and at least partially exposed the second joints of these fingers. With this configuration, when the user is wearing the glove 1 on their hand, the first joints of the middle, ring, and little fingers are fully exposed, and at least partially exposed the second joints of these fingers, making it easier for the user to bend their middle, ring, and little fingers. Also, when the user is wearing the glove 1 on their hand, the bases of the middle, ring, and little fingers, which are the parts that make the strongest contact with the grip G, are covered by the third finger portion 3C. Therefore, the protective effect of the third finger portion 3C on the bases of the middle, ring, and little fingers can be maintained. Consequently, the user can grip the grip G more firmly. In turn, the grip G can be made less likely to slip during the swing of the golf club.

[0058] Furthermore, with the above configuration, compared to a configuration in which, for example, the third finger portion 3C is long enough to expose only the fingertips of the user's middle, ring, and little fingers, the exposed area of ​​each of the middle, ring, and little fingers is wider when the user is wearing the glove 1. Therefore, when the user wears the glove 1 and grips the grip G, it becomes easier to obtain a feeling closer to that of bare hands. Consequently, it becomes easier to sharpen the sensation of gripping the grip G.

[0059] (1c) The third finger portion 3C has an outer portion 31 and an inner portion 32. The elongation rate of the inner portion 32 is, for example, less than the elongation rate of the outer portion 31.

[0060] With this configuration, the inner portion 32 can be made less prone to stretching than the outer portion 31. Therefore, the inner portion 32 can be made less likely to loosen. Since the inner portion 32 is the part that comes into contact with the grip G when the user grips the grip G with the glove 1 on, it makes it easier for the user to grip the grip G more securely.

[0061] In addition, the fact that the inner portion 32 can be made less stretchable than the outer portion 31 means, in other words, that the outer portion 31 can be made more stretchable than the inner portion 32. Therefore, when a user grips the grip G with the hand wearing the glove 1, the middle finger, ring finger, and little finger bend, making it easier to bend the third finger portion 3C toward the palm portion 24. Consequently, the bent third finger portion 3C makes it easier for the user to bend their ring finger and little finger in particular. From this, it can be said that the user can grip the grip G more securely.

[0062] By allowing the user to grip the Grip G more securely and without loosening, the Grip G becomes less likely to slip during the golf club swing.

[0063] [2. Second Embodiment] [2-1. Structure] The second embodiment has the same basic configuration as the first embodiment, so the differences will be explained below. Note that the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment indicate the same components, and refer to the preceding description.

[0064] The glove 5 of the second embodiment shown in Figures 6 and 7 differs from the glove 1 of the first embodiment in that it has a third finger portion 3D instead of the third finger portion 3C described above. The third finger portion 3D has a configuration that is generally the same as the third finger portion 3C described above. However, as shown in Figure 8, the tip of the third finger portion 3D has a folded portion 33.

[0065] The folded portion 33 is the part that is folded back to the inner circumference of the third finger portion 3D. In this embodiment, the folded portion 33 extends around the entire circumference of the third finger portion 3D. The folded portion 33 in this embodiment includes a first portion 331 and a second portion 332. The first portion 331 is a portion included in the outer portion 31. In other words, the first portion 331 is the part where the tip of the outer portion 31 is folded back to the inner circumference of the third finger portion 3D. The second portion 332 is a portion included in the inner portion 32. In other words, the second portion 332 is the part where the tip of the inner portion 32 is folded back to the inner circumference of the third finger portion 3D.

[0066] A stitch 34 made of stretch yarn is inserted into the folded portion 33. The stretch elongation rate of the stretch yarn is, for example, 20% to 50%. The stretch elongation rate of the stretch yarn is measured in accordance with Method A described in JIS L 1013:2010 8.11. The stretch recovery rate of the stretch yarn is, for example, 60% to 100%. The stretch recovery rate of the stretch yarn is measured in accordance with JIS L 1013:2010 8.12.

[0067] The stitch 34 follows the edge of the folded portion 33 on the tip side (i.e., the fingertip side of the user when the user is wearing the glove 5). In this embodiment, the stitch 34 extends around the entire circumference of the third finger portion 3D. In other words, the stitch 34 in this embodiment is present in both the first portion 331 and the second portion 332.

[0068] Since the stitch 34 is formed with stretch thread, the stitch 34 exhibits elasticity. From the viewpoint of further enhancing elasticity, it is preferable that the stitch 34 be at least one of a cover stitch, a zigzag stitch, and a knit stitch. From the viewpoint of further enhancing both elasticity and durability, it is preferable that the stitch 34 be a cover stitch. Cover stitches include two-needle cover stitches, three-needle cover stitches, four-needle cover stitches, lock cover stitches, etc. From the viewpoint of increasing durability without making the sewing process too difficult, among these, the two-needle cover stitch is preferably used. Not making the sewing process too difficult can lead to a reduction in the cost of forming the stitch 34 (i.e., the manufacturing cost of the glove 5).

[0069] As shown in Figure 9, the glove 5 of the second embodiment differs from the glove 1 of the first embodiment in that it is provided with an anti-slip portion 51 on its inner surface. The anti-slip portion 51 is a part that protrudes from the inner surface of the glove 5. The anti-slip portion 51 is formed by so-called silicone printing. In other words, the anti-slip portion 51 contains silicone resin. The amount of friction between the anti-slip portion 51 and the user's hand is greater than that of the fabric that makes up the glove 5. Therefore, by providing the anti-slip portion 51 on the inner surface of the glove 5, the position of the glove 5 relative to the user's hand becomes less likely to shift.

[0070] The anti-slip portion 51 may be provided only in a portion of the inner surface of the glove 5, or it may be provided over the entire inner surface of the glove 5. However, from the viewpoint of making the position of the glove 5 on the user's hand less likely to shift, it is preferable that the anti-slip portion 51 be provided on at least the inner surface of the back of the hand 23. In this embodiment, the anti-slip portion 51 is provided over the entire inner surface of the back of the hand 23, as well as in the area formed by the second fabric 12 in the first finger portion 3A, the second finger portion 3B, and the third finger portion 3D, excluding the folded portion 33. Therefore, in the third finger portion 3D, the anti-slip portion 51 is provided over the entire inner surface of the outer portion 31, excluding the first portion 331.

[0071] The shape of the anti-slip portion 51 is not particularly limited, but from the viewpoint of preventing the anti-slip portion 51 from peeling off from the inner surface of the glove 5, it is preferable that the anti-slip portion 51 be composed of linear parts. The anti-slip portion 51 in this embodiment has a shape in which multiple linear parts are arranged to intersect each other. In other words, the anti-slip portion 51 in this embodiment is formed in a mesh-like manner.

[0072] [2-2. Effects] According to the second embodiment described in detail above, in addition to the same effects as the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

[0073] (2a) The third finger portion 3D has stitching 34 on at least the outer portion 31 of the outer portion 31 and inner portion 32. With this configuration, when the user puts on the glove 5, it is possible to make the third finger portion 3D fit more closely to the user's middle finger, ring finger, and little finger. In other words, it is possible to further improve the fit of the third finger portion 3D. By further improving the fit of the third finger portion 3D, for example, it is possible to prevent the third finger portion 3D from slipping down towards the base portion 2. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier for the user to grip the grip G more securely while wearing the glove 5. Consequently, it is possible to make the grip G less likely to slip when swinging the golf club.

[0074] (2b) In this embodiment, stitches 34 are made in both the outer portion 31 and the inner portion 32. With this configuration, the effect of (2a) above can be further enhanced.

[0075] (2c) In the glove 5, the user's middle finger, ring finger, and little finger are inserted together into the third finger portion 3D, so the degree of freedom of these three fingers tends to be higher compared to a configuration in which the user's middle finger, ring finger, and little finger are inserted into separate tubular portions. In particular, as in this embodiment, when the length of the third finger portion 3D is such that at least the second joint of each of the user's middle finger, ring finger, and little finger is partially exposed, the degree of freedom of these three fingers tends to be even higher compared to a configuration in which only the fingertips of each of the user's middle finger, ring finger, and little finger are exposed.

[0076] When the user is wearing the glove 5, if the user's middle, ring, and little fingers have a high degree of freedom, the user can more easily obtain a feeling close to that of bare hands. On the other hand, because the range of motion of the user's middle, ring, and little fingers tends to increase, there is a possibility that the position of the glove 5 relative to the user's hand may shift, for example, when swinging a golf club.

[0077] Therefore, the glove 5 is provided with an anti-slip portion 51 on the inner surface of at least the back of the hand portion 23. With this configuration, the third finger portion 3D makes it easier for the user to get a feeling closer to that of bare hands, while suppressing the position of the glove 5 relative to the user's hand. By making it easier for the user to get a feeling closer to that of bare hands, as described in (1a) and (1b) above, it is possible to make the feeling of gripping the grip G sharper. By suppressing the position of the glove 5 relative to the user's hand, the user can grip the grip G more firmly while wearing the glove 5. Consequently, the grip G can be made less likely to slip during the swing of the golf club.

[0078] (2d) In this embodiment, the anti-slip portion 51 is also provided on the inner surface of the outer portion 31. With this configuration, the effect of (2c) above can be further enhanced.

[0079] (2e) The anti-slip portion 51 is mesh-like. With this configuration, for example, even if the user repeatedly uses the glove 5 over a long period of time, it is possible to prevent the anti-slip portion 51 from peeling off from the inner surface of the glove 5.

[0080] [3. Other Embodiments] While embodiments of this disclosure have been described above, it goes without saying that this disclosure is not limited to the embodiments described above and can take various forms.

[0081] (3a) In the first and second embodiments described above, the gloves 1 and 5 are formed by cutting and sewing together a plurality of fabrics. The arrangement of each fabric in the glove is not particularly limited. However, as illustrated in the embodiments described above, it is preferable that the elongation rate of the inner part 32 in the third finger portion 3C, 3D is smaller than the elongation rate of the outer part 31. This is because the effect of (1c) described above can be obtained.

[0082] (3b) In the second embodiment described above, the third finger portion 3D has a folded portion 33, and stitches 34 are made in the folded portion 33. However, when stitches are made in the third finger portion, the third finger portion does not necessarily have to have a folded portion. For example, stitches may be made in the third finger portion that does not have a folded portion.

[0083] (3c) In the first and second embodiments described above, the hook side and loop side of a hook-and-loop fastener were given as specific examples of the engaging portion 234 and the engaged portion 41. However, the engaging portion and the engaged portion do not necessarily have to be hook-and-loop fasteners. For example, one of the engaging portion and the engaged portion may be a recess and the other may be a protrusion that can be fitted into the recess.

[0084] (3d) Figures 1 to 9 used in the description of the first and second embodiments above show gloves 1 and 5 that are worn on the user's left hand. However, the gloves may be configured to be worn on the user's left hand, or on the user's right hand.

[0085] (3e) In the above embodiment, gloves 1 and 5 are for golf. However, the use of the gloves is not particularly limited. The gloves may be used for batting, for example, or for fishing. That is, the gloves may be used to grip rod-shaped parts other than the grip G of a golf club, such as the grip of a baseball bat or the grip of a fishing rod. Even in this case, the gloves can be used to grip the rod-shaped parts without loosening.

[0086] (3f) The functions of one component in the above embodiment may be distributed among multiple components, or the functions of multiple components may be integrated into one component. Also, some of the configurations of the above embodiment may be omitted. Also, at least some of the configurations of the above embodiment may be added to, replaced with, or otherwise adapted to the configurations of other above embodiments.

[0087] [Technical concepts disclosed in this specification] [Item 1] A golf glove worn on the user's hand, A base portion having a back portion which is configured to cover the back of the user's hand, and a palm portion which is a portion opposite to the back portion and configured to cover the user's palm, A tubular portion continuous with the base, the first finger portion being configured to allow the user's thumb to be inserted, A second finger portion is a cylindrical portion continuous with the base portion, configured to allow the user's index finger to be inserted, A third finger portion is a tubular portion continuous with the base, configured to allow the user's middle finger, ring finger, and little finger to be inserted together. Equipped with, A golf glove in which the length of the third finger portion is such that at least the fingertips of the middle finger, ring finger, and little finger are exposed.

[0088] [Item 2] Golf gloves as described in item 1, A golf glove in which the length of the third finger portion is such that at least the second joints of the middle finger, ring finger, and little finger are at least partially exposed.

[0089] [Item 3] Golf gloves as described in item 1 or item 2, The third finger portion is, The outer portion located on the back of the third finger in the circumferential direction, The inner portion located on the palm side in the circumferential direction of the third finger, It has, A golf glove in which the elongation rate of the inner portion is less than the elongation rate of the outer portion.

[0090] [Item 4] A golf glove described in any one of items 1 through 3, The third finger portion is, The outer portion located on the back of the third finger in the circumferential direction, The inner portion located on the palm side in the circumferential direction of the third finger, It has, A golf glove having a stretch stitch along the edge opposite to the base side on at least the outer part of the outer part and the inner part.

[0091] [Item 5] Golf gloves as described in item 4, A golf glove in which the stitch is at least one of a coverstitch, a zigzag stitch, and a knit stitch.

[0092] [Item 6] A golf glove described in any one of items 1 through 5, The upper part has an anti-slip portion that protrudes from the surface that contacts the back of the user's hand, The aforementioned anti-slip portion is a golf glove containing silicone resin.

[0093] [Item 7] A golf glove described in any one of items 1 through 6, The aforementioned anti-slip portion is formed in a mesh-like manner, for a golf glove. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0094] 1,5...Glove, 11...First fabric, 12...Second fabric, 2...Base, 21...Proximal opening, 22...Distal opening, 23...Back of hand, 24...Palm, 25...Lateral opening, 3A...First finger, 3B...Second finger, 3C,3D...Third finger, 31...Outer part, 32...Inner part, 33...Folded part, 34...Stitch, 4...Belt part, 51...Anti-slip part.

Claims

1. A golf glove worn on the user's hand, A base portion having a back portion which is configured to cover the back of the user's hand, and a palm portion which is a portion opposite to the back portion and configured to cover the user's palm, A tubular portion continuous with the base, the first finger portion being configured to allow the user's thumb to be inserted, A second finger portion is a cylindrical portion continuous with the base portion, configured to allow the user's index finger to be inserted, A third finger portion is a tubular portion continuous with the base, configured to allow the user's middle finger, ring finger, and little finger to be inserted together. Equipped with, A golf glove in which the length of the third finger portion is such that at least the fingertips of the middle finger, ring finger, and little finger are exposed.

2. A golf glove according to claim 1, A golf glove in which the length of the third finger portion is such that at least the second joints of the middle finger, ring finger, and little finger are at least partially exposed.

3. A golf glove according to claim 1 or claim 2, The third finger portion is, The outer portion located on the back of the hand side in the circumferential direction of the third finger portion, The inner portion located on the palm side in the circumferential direction of the third finger portion, It has, A golf glove in which the elongation rate of the inner portion is less than the elongation rate of the outer portion.

4. A golf glove according to claim 1 or claim 2, The third finger portion is, The outer portion located on the back of the third finger in the circumferential direction, The inner portion located on the palm side in the circumferential direction of the third finger portion, It has, A golf glove having a stretch stitch along the edge opposite to the base side on at least the outer part of the outer part and the inner part.

5. A golf glove according to claim 4, A golf glove in which the stitch is at least one of a cover stitch, a zigzag stitch, and a knit stitch.

6. A golf glove according to claim 1 or claim 2, The upper part has an anti-slip portion that protrudes from the surface that contacts the back of the user's hand, The aforementioned anti-slip portion is a golf glove containing silicone resin.

7. A golf glove according to claim 1 or claim 2, The aforementioned anti-slip portion is formed in a mesh-like manner, for a golf glove.

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