Golf gloves

Abstract

To provide a technique for making a grip less slippery during a swing while making it easier to sharpen the feeling of gripping a golf glove. [Solution] A golf glove is worn on a user's hand. The golf glove comprises a base portion, a first finger portion, a second finger portion, and a third finger portion. The base portion has a back portion and a palm portion. The back portion is configured to cover the back of the user's hand. The palm portion is the portion opposite the back portion and configured to cover the palm of the user's hand. The first finger portion, the second finger portion, and the third finger portion are tubular portions continuing from the base portion. The first finger portion is configured to allow the user's thumb to be inserted into it. The second finger portion is configured to allow the user's index finger to be inserted into it. The third finger portion 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 is such that at least the fingertips of the middle finger, ring finger, and little finger are exposed.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to golf gloves that are worn on the hands of a user. [Background technology]

[0002] For example, Patent Document 1 describes a golf glove to be worn by a user. The glove described in Patent Document 1 includes five finger pockets that respectively cover five fingers from the thumb to the little finger. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-230672 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] A user wears a glove such as that described in Patent Document 1 and grips the grip of a golf club while swinging. In this case, friction between the glove and the grip makes the grip less likely to slip during the swing. A grip that is less likely to slip contributes to, for example, improved swing stability and head speed.

[0005] However, when a user wears gloves, the gloves are interposed between the user's hand and the grip when the user grips the grip. This makes it difficult for the user to sharpen the grip's sensation compared to when the user grips the grip with bare hands. When the user's sensation is relatively dull, it is difficult to fine-tune the grip strength or the direction of the golf club head.

[0006] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a technology for making it easier to sharpen the grip feeling while making the grip less likely to slip during a swing in a golf glove. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] One aspect of the present disclosure is a golf glove to be worn on a user's hand, comprising a base portion, a first finger portion, a second finger portion, and a third finger portion. The base portion 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 finger portion, the second finger portion, and the third finger portion are tubular portions continuing from the base portion. The first finger portion is configured to allow the user's thumb to be inserted therein. The second finger portion is configured to allow the user's index finger to be inserted therein. The third finger portion is configured to allow the user's middle finger, ring finger, and little finger to be inserted therein together. 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.

[0008] With this configuration, the golf glove can make it easier to sharpen the grip feeling while making the grip less likely to slip during a swing.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the length of the third finger portion is such that the second joints of the middle finger, the ring finger, and the little finger are at least partially exposed. This configuration can further enhance the feeling of grasping the grip.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the third finger portion may have an outer portion and an inner portion. The outer portion is located on the back side of the third finger portion in the circumferential direction. The inner portion is located on the palm side of the third finger portion in the circumferential direction. The elongation rate of the inner portion may be smaller than that of the outer portion. This configuration can make the grip less likely to slip during a swing.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the third finger portion may have an outer portion and an inner portion. The outer portion is located on the back side of the third finger portion in the circumferential direction. The inner portion is located on the palm side of the third finger portion in the circumferential direction. At least the outer portion of the outer and inner portions may be stitched with stretch thread along the edge opposite the base side. This configuration can further reduce the likelihood of the grip slipping during a swing.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the stitching may be at least one of a cover stitch, a zigzag stitch, and a knit stitch. This configuration can make the grip even less slippery during a swing.

[0013] In one aspect of the present disclosure, the back of the club may have a non-slip portion. The back of the club may protrude from the surface that contacts the back of the user's hand. The non-slip portion may contain a silicone resin. This configuration can further reduce the likelihood of the grip from slipping during a swing.

[0014] In one aspect of the present disclosure, the anti-slip portion may be formed in a mesh pattern. With this configuration, the grip can be made even less likely to slip during a swing. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a front view of a glove according to a first embodiment with a belt part closed. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a front view of a glove according to a first embodiment with a belt part opened. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a rear view of the glove with the belt part closed according to the first embodiment. [Figure 4] 1 is a view of a glove according to a first embodiment as viewed from the palm side and the fingertip side. [Figure 5]Fig. 5A is a schematic diagram showing a state in which a user wearing a glove according to the first embodiment places his / her hand on the grip of a golf club, and Fig. 5B is a schematic diagram showing a state in which a user wearing a glove according to the first embodiment grips the grip of a golf club. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a front view of a glove according to a second embodiment with the belt portion closed. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a rear view of the glove according to the second embodiment with the belt portion closed. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a view of a glove according to a second embodiment, viewed from the palm side and the fingertip side. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a view of the glove according to the second embodiment, turned inside out, 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] The glove 1 shown in Fig. 1 is worn on a user's hand. The glove 1 is for golf. The fact that the glove 1 is for golf means that the glove 1 is worn on the user's hand when the user plays golf. That is, as shown in Figs. 5A and 5B, the user holds the grip G of a golf club while wearing the glove 1 on their hand.

[0018] As shown in Fig. 1, glove 1 is formed by, for example, cutting and sewing a plurality of fabrics including at least first fabric 11 and second fabric 12. In the drawing, of first fabric 11 and second fabric 12, first fabric 11 is hatched. Specific examples of first fabric 11 and second fabric 12 include leather such as natural leather, artificial leather, and synthetic leather, and fabric such as knitted fabric, woven fabric, and nonwoven fabric. The types of first fabric 11 and second fabric 12 may be the same or different from each other, for example.

[0019] The elongation percentage of the first fabric 11 is preferably smaller than that of the second fabric 12. For example, the larger numerical value of the longitudinal and transverse elongation percentages of the first fabric 11 is preferably smaller than the larger numerical value of the longitudinal and transverse elongation percentages of the second fabric 12. The elongation percentages of the first fabric 11 and the second fabric 12 are constant-load elongation percentages [%] 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 a cloth, the elongation percentage of the first fabric 11 or the second fabric 12 is a constant-load elongation percentage [%] 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 percentage of the first fabric 11 or the second fabric 12 is the constant load elongation percentage [%] 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 stretch percentage of the first fabric 11 in the longitudinal direction is, for example, 70% or more and 130% or less. The stretch percentage of the first fabric 11 in the transverse direction is, for example, 90% or more and 150% or less. The stretch percentage of the second fabric 12 in the longitudinal direction is, for example, 180% or more and 280% or less. The stretch percentage of the second fabric 12 in the transverse 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 2 is a cylindrical portion. Hereinafter, the openings at both axial ends of the base 2 will be referred to as the proximal opening 21 and the distal opening 22. The proximal opening 21 corresponds to the opening through which the user inserts their hand into the glove 1. The edge forming the distal opening 22 in the base 2 is continuous with the second finger portion 3B and the third finger portion 3C, as will be described later. Note that "a specific portion being continuous with another portion" includes the specific portion being made of a fabric separate from the other portion and the fabrics being sewn together, and the specific portion being made of a fabric that is integral with the other portion. The same applies hereinafter.

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

[0024] As shown in Fig. 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 back main portion 231 and a joint portion 232.

[0025] The back main portion 231 is a roughly rectangular portion. The back main portion 231 is configured to cover the user's wrist to just before the base of each finger from the thumb to the little finger. The back main portion 231 is configured by layering the first fabric 11 on top of the second fabric 12. In other words, the inner surface of the back main portion 231 is configured by the second fabric 12, and the outer surface of the back main portion 231 is configured by the first fabric 11. The inner surface of the back main portion 231 is the surface of both sides of the back main portion 231 that forms the inner surface of the glove 1. The inner surface of the glove 1 can also be said to be the surface that comes into contact with the user's hand when the glove 1 is worn by the user. The outer surface of the back main portion 231 is the surface of both sides of the back main portion 231 that forms the outer surface of the glove 1.

[0026] The joint portion 232 is a generally L-shaped portion. The joint portion 232 is configured to cover the base of each of the user's fingers from the thumb to the little finger. In other words, the joint portion 232 is configured to cover the third joint of each of the user's fingers from the thumb to the little finger. The joint portion 232 is adjacent to two continuous sides of the generally rectangular instep main portion 231. The joint portion 232 is made up of the second fabric 12. The second fabric 12 that makes up the joint portion 232 may be continuous (i.e., integral) with the second fabric 12 that makes up the instep main portion 231, for example.

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

[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 upper main portion 231. The engaging portion 234 is configured to be detachably engageable with an engaged portion 41 (described later) of the belt portion 4. The engaging portion 234 is positioned adjacent to the slit 233.

[0029] As shown in Figure 3, the palm portion 24 is formed in a shape corresponding to the palm of the user's hand. The palm portion 24 is configured to cover the palm of the user's hand. The palm portion 24 has a palm base 241, a metatarsal head 242, and a boundary portion 243.

[0030] The palm main portion 241 is a roughly trapezoidal portion. The palm main portion 241 is configured to cover the user's wrist to the bases of the fingers from the index finger to the little finger. However, the palm main portion 241 is configured not to cover the user's thenar eminence. The palm main portion 241 is made of the first fabric 11.

[0031] The metatarsal head portion 242 is a generally oval-shaped portion. The metatarsal head portion 242 is configured to cover the metatarsal head of the user. The metatarsal head portion 242 is configured from the first fabric 11.

[0032] The boundary portion 243 is a portion that extends in a generally arc-like shape. When the glove 1 is worn on the user's hand, the boundary portion 243 extends generally along the user's lifeline. The palm base portion 241 is located on the outer periphery of the arc-shaped boundary portion 243, and the metatarsal head portion 242 is located on the inner periphery. The boundary portion 243 connects the palm base portion 241 and the metatarsal head 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 FIGS. 1 and 3, the first finger portion 3A is continuous with the edges that form the lateral openings 25 of the joint portion 232 and the metatarsal head 242. The space inside the first finger portion 3A is in communication with the space inside the base portion 2 via the lateral openings 25.

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

[0035] When a user puts on the glove 1, the user's thumb is inserted into the first finger portion 3A. That is, the first finger portion 3A is configured so that the user's thumb can be inserted therein. In this embodiment, the length of the first finger portion 3A exceeds 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 other words, the first finger portion 3A is configured to cover the entire thumb of the user.

[0036] When a user puts on the glove 1, the user's index finger is inserted into the second finger portion 3B. That is, the second finger portion 3B is configured so that the user's index finger can be inserted therein. In this embodiment, the length of the second finger portion 3B exceeds the tip of the index finger. The tip of the second finger portion 3B, i.e., the end opposite the base portion 2, is closed. In other words, the second finger portion 3B is configured to cover the entire index finger of the user.

[0037] When a user puts on the glove 1, the user's middle finger, ring finger, and little finger are inserted together into the third finger portion 3C. That is, the third finger portion 3C is configured so that the user's middle finger, ring finger, and little finger can be inserted together. The tip of the third finger portion 3C, i.e., the end opposite 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 the user's middle finger, ring finger, and little finger are exposed. In this embodiment, the length of the third finger portion 3C is such that the second joints of the user's middle finger, ring finger, and little finger are at least partially exposed. The length of the third finger portion 3C may be such that the second joints of the user's middle finger and ring finger are completely exposed. More specifically, the length of the third finger portion 3C may be such that, for example, the length from the base of the user's middle finger and ring finger to just before the second joint. Furthermore, 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 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 the second joint of the user's little finger is partially covered, or may be such that the user's little finger is covered up to just before the second joint.

[0038] As shown in FIG. 4, the third finger portion 3C has an outer portion 31 and an inner portion 32. The outer portion 31 is located on the back portion 23 side in the circumferential direction of the third finger portion 3C. The inner portion 32 is 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. The third finger portion 3C does not have a partition portion. The partition portion connects the outer portion 31 and the inner portion 32 and separates the interior 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. The stretch rate of the inner portion 32 is preferably 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, for example, the outer portion 31 stretches, causing both the outer portion 31 and the inner portion 32 to fit closely to these three fingers.

[0040] Returning to FIG. 1, the belt portion 4 is a plate-shaped portion. The belt portion 4 is generally square in a 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 slit 233.

[0041] 1 and 2, the belt portion 4 is configured to be rotatable relative to the ulnar side portion 231b by a user's operation, with the edge continuous with the ulnar side portion 231b as the rotation axis. As shown in FIG. 1, when the belt portion 4 is rotated in a direction approaching the radial side portion 231a, the belt portion 4 faces the radial side portion 231a. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 2, when the belt portion 4 is rotated in a direction approaching the ulnar side portion 231b, the belt portion 4 faces the ulnar side portion 231b. Hereinafter, of the two surfaces of the belt portion 4, the surface configured to face the ulnar side portion 231b (i.e., the surface shown in FIG. 1) will be referred to as the front surface, and the surface configured to face the radial side portion 231a (i.e., the surface shown in FIG. 2) will be referred to as the back surface.

[0042] 2, an engaged portion 41 is provided on the back surface of the belt portion 4. Specifically, the engaged portion 41 is provided over substantially the entire back surface of the belt portion 4. The engaged portion 41 is configured to detachably engage with the engaging portion 234 described above. As an example, the engaging portion 234 and the engaged portion 41 are the hook surface and loop surface of a hook-and-loop fastener.

[0043] [1-2. Effect] When putting on the glove 1, the user first releases the engagement between the engaging portion 234 and the engaged portion 41, as shown in Fig. 2. Release of the engagement between the engaging portion 234 and the engaged portion 41 can also be said to open the belt portion 4.

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

[0045] Next, the user engages the engaging portion 234 with the engaged portion 41, as shown in Fig. 1. Engaging the engaging portion 234 with the engaged portion 41 can also be said to close the belt portion 4. When engaging the engaging portion 234 with the engaged portion 41, the user can adjust the circumferential length of the base 2 to fit their hand by adjusting the relative positions of these portions.

[0046] Thereafter, the user grips the grip G of the golf club with the hand wearing the glove 1, as shown in Figures 5A and 5B. Specifically, the user places their hand along the grip G so that the grip G contacts the base of the index finger through the little finger of the hand wearing the glove 1. The user then bends the index finger through the little finger to grip the grip G. The user grips the grip G by applying force to three of the four fingers from the index finger through the little finger, particularly the middle finger, ring finger, and little finger.

[0047] When a user wears glove 1 and grips grip G, the user's middle finger, ring finger, and little finger are inserted into third finger portion 3C. Third finger portion 3C is long enough to expose at least the fingertips of the user's middle finger, ring finger, and little finger, so that at least the bases of the user's middle finger, ring finger, and little finger are covered by third finger portion 3C. The bases of the user's middle finger, ring finger, and little finger are the parts that come into strongest contact with grip G. Because these bases are covered by third finger portion 3C, third finger portion 3C protects these bases, making it easier for the user to grip grip G tightly with their middle finger, ring finger, and little finger.

[0048] Furthermore, because the user's middle finger, ring finger, and little finger are inserted into the third finger portion 3C, as the user bends their middle finger, ring finger, and little finger 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 applies more force to their middle finger, the third finger portion 3C bends further and presses the ring finger and little finger from the back portion 23 (i.e., the back of the user's hand). Therefore, the ring finger and little finger are more likely to bend. According to the inventors' extensive research, the ring finger and little finger are relatively difficult to apply force to among the five fingers. The third finger portion 3C makes it easier for the user to bend the ring finger and little finger in particular, making it easier for the user to grip the grip G without loosening.

[0049] Furthermore, when the user is wearing the glove 1, the grip G is less likely to slip when swinging the golf club compared to when the user is not wearing the glove 1 due to friction between the glove 1, particularly the third finger portion 3C, and the grip G. In addition, as described above, the glove 1 makes it easier for the user to hold the grip G tightly, making the grip G even less likely to slip when swinging the golf club.

[0050] When a user wears the glove 1 and grips the grip G, the user's middle finger, ring finger, and little finger are inserted into the third finger portion 3C, which contributes to a sharper sensation when gripping the grip G. The reason for this is that adjacent fingers of the user's middle finger, ring finger, and little finger come into direct contact with each other. For example, compared to when the user's middle finger, ring finger, and little finger are inserted into separate cylindrical portions, the adjacent fingers come into direct contact with each other, which gives the user a sensation closer to that of a bare hand. Therefore, the sensation of the user's middle finger, ring finger, and little finger is more likely to be sharper.

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

[0052] As described above, the glove 1 makes it easier to sharpen the sense of gripping the grip G and also makes the grip G less likely to slip during a swing.

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

[0054] (1a) In the glove 1, the third finger portion 3C is configured so that the user's middle finger, ring finger, and little finger can all be inserted into the third finger portion 3C. 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 a user grips the grip G of a golf club with the hand wearing the glove 1, the third finger portion 3C can protect at least the bases of the user's middle finger, ring finger, and little finger. The third finger portion 3C also makes it easier for the user to bend the ring finger and little finger in particular. This allows the user to grip the grip G more securely and more easily, making it less likely for the grip G to slip when swinging the golf club. This results in further improvements in swing stability and head speed.

[0056] Furthermore, with the above-described configuration, the user's middle finger, ring finger, and little finger can be brought into direct contact with one another, which makes it easier to sharpen the sensations of these fingers. In particular, since at least the most sensitive fingertips of these fingers are exposed, it is easier to sharpen the sensations of these fingers. This makes it easier to sharpen the sensation of gripping the grip G. As a result, it becomes easier to more precisely adjust the strength of the grip G and the direction of the golf club head.

[0057] (1b) The third finger portion 3C is long enough to fully expose the first joints of the user's middle finger, ring finger, and little finger, and at least partially expose the second joints of these fingers. With this configuration, when the user wears the glove 1, the first joints of the user's middle finger, ring finger, and little finger are fully exposed, and the second joints are also at least partially exposed. This allows the user to more easily bend their middle finger, ring finger, and little finger. Furthermore, when the user wears the glove 1, the bases of the middle finger, ring finger, and little finger, which are the parts that come into strongest contact with the grip G, are covered by the third finger portion 3C. Therefore, the effect of the third finger portion 3C to protect the bases of the middle finger, ring finger, and little finger can be maintained. This allows the user to grip the grip G more securely and more easily. Ultimately, the grip G is less likely to slip when swinging a golf club.

[0058] Furthermore, with the above-described configuration, compared to a configuration in which the third finger portion 3C is long enough to expose only the tips of the user's middle finger, ring finger, and little finger, a wider range of the middle finger, ring finger, and little finger is exposed when the user is wearing the glove 1. This makes it easier for the user to get a feeling closer to that of a bare hand when gripping the grip G while wearing the glove 1. This makes it easier to get a sharper feeling when gripping the grip G.

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

[0060] With this configuration, it is possible to make the inner portion 32 less likely to stretch than the outer portion 31. This makes it possible to make the inner portion 32 less likely to loosen. Since the inner portion 32 is the portion that comes into contact with the grip G when the user grips the grip G with the hand wearing the glove 1, it makes it easier for the user to grip the grip G without loosening.

[0061] In addition, making the inner portion 32 less stretchable than the outer portion 31 means, in other words, making the outer portion 31 more stretchable than the inner portion 32. Therefore, when a user grips the grip G with the hand wearing the glove 1, the third finger portion 3C can be more easily bent toward the palm portion 24 as the middle finger, ring finger, and little finger bend. Therefore, the bent third finger portion 3C makes it even easier for the user to bend the ring finger and little finger in particular. This also means that the user can grip the grip G more tightly and without loosening.

[0062] By enabling the user to hold the grip G more easily and without looseness, the grip G is less likely to slip when swinging the golf club.

[0063] [2. Second Embodiment] [2-1.Configuration] The second embodiment has the same basic configuration as the first embodiment, so differences will be described below. Note that the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment indicate the same configuration, and reference is made to the preceding description.

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

[0065] The folded portion 33 is a portion folded back toward the inner periphery of the third finger portion 3D. In this embodiment, the folded portion 33 is continuous along the entire circumference of the third finger portion 3D. In this embodiment, the folded portion 33 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 a portion where the tip of the outer portion 31 is folded back toward the inner periphery 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 a portion where the tip of the inner portion 32 is folded back toward the inner periphery of the third finger portion 3D.

[0066] Stitches 34 made of stretch yarn are made in the folded-back portion 33. The stretch elongation of the stretch yarn is, for example, 20% or more and 50% or less. The stretch elongation of the stretch yarn is measured in accordance with Method A described in JIS L 1013:2010 8.11. The stretch recovery of the stretch yarn is, for example, 60% or more and 100% or less. The stretch recovery of the stretch yarn is measured in accordance with JIS L 1013:2010 8.12.

[0067] The stitch 34 is provided along the edge of the tip of the folded portion 33 (i.e., the edge of the user's fingertip when the user is wearing the glove 5). The stitch 34 of this embodiment is continuous around the entire circumference of the third finger portion 3D. That is, the stitch 34 of this embodiment is provided in both the first portion 331 and the second portion 332.

[0068] The stitches 34 are formed using a stretch yarn, and therefore exhibit stretchability. From the viewpoint of further enhancing stretchability, the stitches 34 are preferably at least one of a cover stitch, a zigzag stitch, and a knit stitch. From the viewpoint of enhancing both stretchability and durability, the stitches 34 are preferably cover stitches. Cover stitches include two-needle cover stitches, three-needle cover stitches, four-needle cover stitches, and lock cover stitches. Of these, two-needle cover stitches are preferably used from the viewpoint of enhancing durability without making the sewing process too difficult. Not making the sewing process too difficult can lead to a reduction in the cost of forming the stitches 34 (i.e., the manufacturing cost of the glove 5).

[0069] As shown in FIG. 9, the glove 5 of the second embodiment further differs from the glove 1 of the first embodiment in that it has an anti-slip portion 51 on the inner surface. The anti-slip portion 51 is a portion 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 friction between the anti-slip portion 51 and the user's hand is greater than that of the fabric that constitutes 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 on the user's hand is less likely to slip out of place.

[0070] The anti-slip portion 51 may be provided, for example, on only a portion of the inner surface of the glove 5, or on the entire inner surface of the glove 5. However, from the viewpoint of further preventing the glove 5 from slipping out of position on the user's hand, it is preferable that the anti-slip portion 51 be provided on at least the inner surface of the back portion 23. In this embodiment, the anti-slip portion 51 is provided not only on the entire inner surface of the back portion 23, but also on the area of ​​the first finger portion 3A, the second finger portion 3B, and the third finger portion 3D that is formed by the second fabric 12 and is outside the folded portion 33. Therefore, in the third finger portion 3D, the anti-slip portion 51 is provided on the entire inner surface of the outer portion 31 except for the first portion 331.

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

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

[0073] (2a) The third finger portion 3D has stitches 34 on at least the outer portion 31 of the outer portion 31 and inner portion 32. This configuration allows the third finger portion 3D to fit more closely to the user's middle finger, ring finger, and little finger when the user puts on the glove 5. In other words, the fit of the third finger portion 3D can be further improved. The improved fit of the third finger portion 3D can, for example, prevent the third finger portion 3D from slipping down toward the base portion 2. This makes it easier for the user to grip the grip G more tightly and without loosening while wearing the glove 5. This in turn makes it even less likely for the grip G to slip when swinging a golf club.

[0074] (2b) In this embodiment, stitches 34 are provided on both the outer portion 31 and the inner portion 32. This configuration can further enhance the effect of (2a) above.

[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, which tends to increase the degree of freedom of these three fingers compared to, for example, a configuration in which the user's middle finger, ring finger, and little finger are inserted into separate tubular portions. In particular, when the length of the third finger portion 3D is such that the second joints of the user's middle finger, ring finger, and little finger are at least partially exposed, as in the present embodiment, the degree of freedom of these three fingers tends to be even higher compared to a configuration in which the length of the third finger portion 3D is such that only the fingertips of the user's middle finger, ring finger, and little finger are exposed.

[0076] When a user is wearing the glove 5, if the user's middle finger, ring finger, and little finger have a high degree of freedom of movement, the user can easily get a feeling similar to that of a bare hand. On the other hand, since the range of movement of the user's middle finger, ring finger, and little finger tends to be large, there is a possibility that the position of the glove 5 on the user's hand may shift when, for example, swinging a golf club.

[0077] Therefore, the glove 5 is provided with an anti-slip portion 51 on at least the inner surface of the back of the hand 23. With this configuration, the third finger portion 3D makes it easier for the user to feel a sensation similar to that of a bare hand, while preventing the glove 5 from shifting position relative to the user's hand. By making it easier for the user to feel a sensation similar to that of a bare hand, it becomes easier to further sharpen the sensation of gripping the grip G, as described above in (1a) and (1b). By preventing the glove 5 from shifting position relative to the user's hand, it becomes easier for the user to grip the grip G more tightly and without looseness while wearing the glove 5. Consequently, it becomes even harder for the grip G to slip when swinging a 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 has a mesh-like structure. With this configuration, even if a user repeatedly uses the glove 5 for a long period of time, the anti-slip portion 51 can be prevented from peeling off from the inner surface of the glove 5.

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

[0081] (3a) In the first and second embodiments, the gloves 1 and 5 are formed by, for example, cutting and sewing multiple pieces of fabric. The arrangement of the fabric pieces in the gloves is not particularly limited. However, as illustrated in the above embodiments, it is preferable that the elongation of the inner portion 32 of the third finger portions 3C and 3D is smaller than that of the outer portion 31. This is because the effect of (1c) above can be achieved.

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

[0083] (3c) In the first and second embodiments, the hook and loop surfaces of a hook-and-loop fastener are 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) In Figures 1 to 9 used to explain the first and second embodiments, gloves 1 and 5 are shown to be worn on the left hand of a user. However, the gloves may be configured to be worn on, for example, the left hand of a user or the right hand of a user.

[0085] (3e) In the above embodiment, the gloves 1 and 5 are for golf. However, the use of the gloves is not particularly limited. The gloves may be for batting or fishing, for example. That is, the gloves may be used to grip a rod-shaped part 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 easily gripped without loosening.

[0086] (3f) The function of one component in the above embodiments may be distributed among multiple components, or the functions of multiple components may be integrated into one component. Also, part of the configuration of the above embodiments may be omitted. Furthermore, at least part of the configuration of the above embodiments may be added to or substituted for the configuration of another of the above embodiments.

[0087] [Technical idea disclosed in this specification] [Item 1] A golf glove to be worn on a user's hand, a base portion having a back portion configured to cover the back of the user's hand and a palm portion facing the back portion and configured to cover the palm of the user's hand; a first finger portion that is a cylindrical portion continuing from the base portion and configured to allow the user's thumb to be inserted; a second finger portion that is a cylindrical portion continuing from the base portion and configured to allow the user's index finger to be inserted therein; a third finger portion that is a cylindrical portion continuing from the base portion and configured so that the user's middle finger, ring finger, and little finger can be inserted into the third finger portion; Equipped with The length of the third finger portion is such that at least the tips of the middle finger, the ring finger, and the little finger are exposed.

[0088] [Item 2] Item 1: The golf glove according to item 1, The length of the third finger portion is such that the second joints of the middle finger, the ring finger, and the little finger are at least partially exposed.

[0089] [Item 3] The golf glove according to item 1 or 2, The third finger portion is an outer portion located on the back side in the circumferential direction of the third finger portion; an inner portion located on the palm side in the circumferential direction of the third finger portion; and The golf glove, wherein the elongation rate of the inner portion is less than the elongation rate of the outer portion.

[0090] [Item 4] A golf glove according to any one of items 1 to 3, The third finger portion is an outer portion located on the back side in the circumferential direction of the third finger portion; an inner portion located on the palm side in the circumferential direction of the third finger portion; and A golf glove, wherein at least the outer part of the outer and inner parts is stitched with a stretch thread along an edge opposite to the base side.

[0091] [Item 5] Item 4. The golf glove according to item 4, The golf glove, wherein the stitch is at least one of a cover stitch, a zigzag stitch, and a knit stitch.

[0092] [Item 6] A golf glove according to any one of items 1 to 5, the back of the hand has a non-slip portion protruding from a surface that comes into contact with the back of the user's hand, The golf glove, wherein the anti-slip portion contains a silicone resin.

[0093] [Item 7] A golf glove according to any one of items 1 to 6, The golf glove, wherein the anti-slip portion is formed in a mesh pattern. [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...side opening, 3A...first finger portion, 3B...second finger portion, 3C,3D...third finger portion, 31...outer portion, 32...inner portion, 33...folded portion, 34...stitching, 4...belt portion, 51...anti-slip portion.

Claims

1. A golf glove to be worn on a user's hand, a base portion having a back portion configured to cover the back of the user's hand and a palm portion facing the back portion and configured to cover the palm of the user's hand; a first finger portion that is a cylindrical portion continuing from the base portion and configured to allow the user's thumb to be inserted; a second finger portion that is a cylindrical portion continuing from the base portion and configured to allow the user's index finger to be inserted therein; a third finger portion that is a cylindrical portion continuing from the base portion and configured so that the user's middle finger, ring finger, and little finger can be inserted into the third finger portion; Equipped with The length of the third finger portion is such that at least the bases of the middle finger, the ring finger, and the little finger are covered and the second joints of the middle finger, the ring finger, and the little finger are at least partially exposed.

2. A golf glove as claimed in claim 1, A golf glove, wherein an edge of the third finger portion opposite to the base side is inclined from the middle finger side toward the little finger side so that the edge is positioned closer to the base side as it approaches the little finger side.

3. 3. The golf glove according to claim 1 or 2, The third finger portion is an outer portion located on the back side in the circumferential direction of the third finger portion; an inner portion located on the palm side in the circumferential direction of the third finger portion; and The golf glove, wherein the elongation rate of the inner portion is less than the elongation rate of the outer portion.

4. 3. The golf glove according to claim 1 or 2, the third finger portion has a folded portion in which an end portion of the third finger portion opposite to the base portion side is folded back toward an inner periphery side of the third finger portion, the folded-back portion has a first portion located on the back-of-hand side in the circumferential direction of the third finger portion, and a second portion located on the palm-of-hand side in the circumferential direction of the third finger portion, A golf glove, wherein at least the first portion of the first and second portions is stitched with a stretch thread along an edge opposite the base side.

5. 5. The golf glove of claim 4, The golf glove, wherein the stitch is at least one of a cover stitch, a zigzag stitch, and a knit stitch.

6. 3. The golf glove according to claim 1 or 2, the back portion has a non-slip portion that protrudes from a surface that comes into contact with the back of the user's hand toward the back of the user's hand, The golf glove, wherein the anti-slip portion contains a silicone resin.

7. 7. The golf glove of claim 6, The golf glove, wherein the anti-slip portion is formed in a mesh pattern.

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