Golf-swing training device
US5807183A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 1997 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B69/3632
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A golf-swing training device includes an elongated cylindrical member which has a first end, an open second end, and a tubular channel that extends between the first end and the open second end. A stretchable member which has a first end and a second end extends through the channel and has a pre-determined length such that the second end of the stretchable member is positioned proximate the open second end of the cylindrical member. A securing mechanism fixedly secures the first end of the stretchable member to the cylindrical member proximate the first end of the cylindrical member. The device also includes a weight that is coupled to the second end of the stretchable member by a coupling mechanism. The weight can be either a ball or a golf-club head. When the device is swung like a golf club, the motion of the weight provides feedback as to whether or not the device was accelerated properly during the swinging action. The coupling mechanism couples the weight to the stretchable member so that the weight can be removed and replaced by a different weight. The device thus can be customized to accommodate the needs and preferences of different users. The device also includes a thumb …
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