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- This invention relates in general to hand grips, and more particularly to an improved grip for attachment to a handle of a striking instrument swung with both of a user's hands for striking an object, such as a bat or golf club.
- the invention is a grip for attachment to a handle of a striking instrument, such as a baseball bat or golf club, that is swung with both of a user's hands for striking an object, such as a ball, wherein one of the user's hands is a pulling or leading hand for pulling or leading the instrument toward the object and the other hand is a pushing or following hand.
- the handle has a distal end connected to a striking portion of the instrument and a proximal end.
- the grip comprises a leading portion adapted for receiving the grip of the user's leading hand and defining a first coefficient of friction between the leading portion of the grip and the user's leading hand; and a following portion adapted for receiving the grip of the user's following hand and defining a second coefficient of friction between the following portion of said grip and the user's following hand; the second coefficient of friction being lower than the first coefficient of friction.
- FIG. 1 is a partial top plan view of a first exemplary embodiment of the grip according to the invention in the form of a single wrap applied to a bat.
- FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the grip of FIG. 1 sketched for cutting from a larger piece of grip material.
- FIG. 3 is sectional view of the grip material taken on line 3 - 3 of FIG. 2 .
- FIG. 4 is a partial top plan view of a second exemplary embodiment of the grip according to the invention in the form of a tape being applied to the handle of a bat.
- FIG. 5 is a top plan view of a portion of the grip tape of FIG. 4 .
- FIG. 6 is sectional view of the grip tape taken on line 6 - 6 of FIG. 5 .
- FIG. 7 is a partial perspective view of a third exemplary embodiment of the grip of the invention on the handle of a golf club.
- FIG. 8 is an enlarged cross sectional view of the grip of FIG. 7 .
- FIG. 1 there is shown a partial top plan view of a first exemplary embodiment 10 A of the grip 10 according to the invention in the form of a single wrap applied to the handle 90 of a striking instrument 80 , such a baseball bat 80 A.
- the invention was originally conceived to improve performance of an instrument 80 swung with both of a user's hands 70 for striking an object, such that, during the course of the swing, one hand 70 releases or partially releases so as to not further inhibit the swing or such as to not prevent natural follow-through of the swing.
- Bat 80 A includes a proximal or inner end 81 including a handle 90 and a distal or outer end 88 including a barrel or striking portion 89 , shown partially cut away, for hitting an object.
- Inner end 81 includes a handle 90 having a distal end 92 connected to striking portion 89 and a proximal end 94 that is generally free and may terminate at a knob 95 .
- Handle 90 may be uniform in shape throughout it length or may change, such as by being tapered, such as, as shown, by tapering slightly proceeding away from knob 95 .
- FIG. 1 shows a typical grip on baseball bat 80 A by a right handed batter.
- the batter's left or leading hand 70 F grips handle 90 near proximal end 94 and the batter's right or following hand 70 S grips handle 90 distal leading hand 70 F and typically abutting leading hand 70 F.
- Bat 80 A is swung in the direction of the batter's leading hand 70 F to strike the ball such that during swinging the batter's left arm 69 F and left hand 70 F pulls bat 80 A toward the ball and the batter's right arm 69 S and right hand 70 S pushes bat 80 A toward the ball.
- the batter's leading hand 70 F must maintain a tight grip on 80 A to first accelerate bat 80 A to hit the ball, then while the ball is struck, and then to hold onto the bat during follow through. Thus, it is important that the leading hand 70 F have a very firm grip on bat 80 A.
- the batter's following hand 70 S pushes bat 80 A such that bat 80 A naturally rests on following hand 70 S. Therefore, following hand 70 S may use a lighter grip than the left hand 70 F.
- the batter's right arm 69 S and right hand 69 S impede the natural movement of bat 80 A such that it is desirable that right hand 70 S smoothly releases its grip from bat 80 A. With a left handed batter, the left and right hands would be switched. Also, a few persons bat “goofy handed”, i.e. where the leading hand 70 F is the distal hand. Grip 10 of the invention facilitates the desired grip and release.
- FIG. 1 shows grip 10 A attached to handle 90 of bat 80 A.
- Grip 10 A includes a leading portion 20 having a length adapted for receiving the grip of the user's leading hand 70 F and defining a first coefficient of friction between leading portion 20 of grip 10 A and leading hand 70 F, and a following portion 30 adapted for receiving the grip of the user's following hand 70 S and defining a second coefficient of friction between following portion 30 of grip 10 A and following hand 70 S; the second coefficient of friction being lower than the first coefficient of friction.
- the palms of the user's hands 70 are opposed in that the palm of leading hand 70 F is facing rearward and the palm of following hand 70 S is facing forward.
- the relative coefficients of friction of leading portion 20 and following portion 30 can be the result of material or texture or both.
- Sand paper could be used to produce a high coefficient of friction.
- Some polyurethanes with a tacky surface or with ridges, bumps or dimples 44 produce a high coefficient of friction.
- some smooth thermoplastic material, such as used in cellophane or packing tape, may be used.
- FIG. 2 shows a top plan view of the grip 10 A of FIG. 1 sketched for cutting from a larger piece of grip material 50 comprising a portion of leading material 20 A for application to handle 90
- FIG. 3 is a sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of grip material 50 taken on line 3 - 3 of FIG. 2 .
- Single wrap grip 10 A may be cut from a larger piece of grip material 50 .
- Grip material 50 includes a dividing line 51 dividing leading material 20 A from following material 30 A.
- leading material 20 A and following material 30 A may be bonded by means well known in the art to an underlisting 59 .
- Various underlistings such as felt, are well known in the art.
- Underlisting 59 is used to provide elasticity, strength, cushioning, or shock resistance to material 50 .
- Underlisting 59 could be used under just one material 20 A or 30 A or no underlisting 59 need be used.
- Leading material 20 A is held adjacent following material 30 A along dividing line 51 such as attachment by any suitable means well known in the field or by both being bonded to underlisting 59 .
- the user measures down from dividing line 51 the length of the desired leading portion 20 to establish inner end line 52 . If the batter grips higher on handle 90 than shown, then the length of leading portion 20 may be longer with its maximum length determined by being able to fit on handle 90 .
- This length may be longer than the width of the user's following hand 70 S.
- the circumference of bat 80 A is measured where the grip will be placed. If the circumferences vary over the length of grip 10 A, then several measurements are made and faired. To get a smooth seam upon application, the thickness of material 50 should be considered and the edges along side lines 54 may be beveled. The pattern is cut out of material 50 and wrapped around handle 90 as shown in FIG. 1 . Alternately, grip 10 A could be applied in two parts with leading portion 20 cut from a piece of leading material 20 A and following portion 30 cut from a piece of following material 30 A and each applied to bat 80 A at the desired locations.
- FIG. 4 is a partial top plan view of a second exemplary embodiment 10 B of grip 10 in the form of a tape 40 of grip material 50 being applied to handle 90 of bat. 80 A.
- FIG. 5 is a top plan view of a portion of grip tape 40 of FIG. 4 .
- FIG. 6 is sectional view of grip tape 40 taken on line 6 - 6 of FIG. 5 .
- grip tape 40 includes a length of leading material 20 A at one end joined to a length of following material 30 A at the other end at diagonal transverse dividing line 51 .
- One method of applying grip tape 40 to handle 90 includes placing dividing line 51 at the desired location for the outer end of leading portion 20 , spiral-wrapping or helical-wrapping leading material 20 A around handle 90 top form leading portion 20 , and spiral-wrapping or helically-wrapping following material 30 A around handle 90 to form following portion 30 of grip 10 B.
- the ends of tape 40 may be trimmed and held to bat 80 A in a suitable manner, many of which are well known in the art.
- grip 10 B could be applied in two parts with leading portion 20 made from tape of leading material 20 A and following portion 30 made from tape of following material 30 A and each applied to bat 80 A at the desired locations.
- tape 40 may be constructed similar to material 50 and include leading material 20 A at one end and following material 30 A at the other end, both bonded to underlisting 59 .
- underlisting 59 could be used under just one material 20 A or 30 A or no underlisting 59 need be used.
- Leading material 20 A is held adjacent following material 30 A along dividing line 51 such as attachment by any suitable means well known in the field or by both being bonded to underlisting 59 .
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a third exemplary embodiment 10 C of grip 10 of the invention on handle 90 of a striking instrument 80 , such as golf club 80 C, shown partially cut away.
- FIG. 8 is an enlarged cross sectional view of grip 10 C of FIG. 7 .
- Golf club 80 C includes a shaft 82 having an inner end 81 including a shaft having handle 90 on inner end 81 .
- Grip 10 C is adapted for attachment to handle 90 of club 80 C and includes an inner contoured sleeve 56 having an inner side 57 shaped and dimensioned to fit around handle 90 of shaft and an outer surface 58 tapered from distal end to proximal end and shaped and dimensioned to receive leading grip material 20 A to define leading portion 20 and following grip material 30 A to define following portion 30 .
- Grip materials 20 A, 30 A may be attached in any suitable manner, such as by glue.
- Sleeve 56 may be constructed from a variety of substances, such as soft elastomers, such as rubber or synthetic rubber-like materials. In this manner, sleeve grip 10 C may be made for a specific user and applied to the user's golf club 80 C.
- hand includes hand coverings, such as gloves.
Abstract
A grip for attachment to a handle of a striking instrument swung with both of a user's hands for striking an object, one hand being a leading hand for leading the instrument toward the object and the other hand being a following hand. The grip comprises a leading portion adapted for receiving the grip of the user's leading hand and defining a first coefficient of friction between the leading portion of said grip and the user's leading hand; and a following portion adapted for receiving the grip of the user's following hand and defining a second coefficient of friction between the following portion of said grip and the user's following hand; the second coefficient of friction being lower than the first coefficient of friction.
Description
- This invention relates in general to hand grips, and more particularly to an improved grip for attachment to a handle of a striking instrument swung with both of a user's hands for striking an object, such as a bat or golf club.
- The invention is a grip for attachment to a handle of a striking instrument, such as a baseball bat or golf club, that is swung with both of a user's hands for striking an object, such as a ball, wherein one of the user's hands is a pulling or leading hand for pulling or leading the instrument toward the object and the other hand is a pushing or following hand. The handle has a distal end connected to a striking portion of the instrument and a proximal end. The grip comprises a leading portion adapted for receiving the grip of the user's leading hand and defining a first coefficient of friction between the leading portion of the grip and the user's leading hand; and a following portion adapted for receiving the grip of the user's following hand and defining a second coefficient of friction between the following portion of said grip and the user's following hand; the second coefficient of friction being lower than the first coefficient of friction.
- Other features and many attendant advantages of the invention will become more apparent upon a reading of the following detailed description together with the drawings wherein like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout.
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FIG. 1 is a partial top plan view of a first exemplary embodiment of the grip according to the invention in the form of a single wrap applied to a bat. -
FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the grip ofFIG. 1 sketched for cutting from a larger piece of grip material. -
FIG. 3 is sectional view of the grip material taken on line 3-3 ofFIG. 2 . -
FIG. 4 is a partial top plan view of a second exemplary embodiment of the grip according to the invention in the form of a tape being applied to the handle of a bat. -
FIG. 5 is a top plan view of a portion of the grip tape ofFIG. 4 . -
FIG. 6 is sectional view of the grip tape taken on line 6-6 ofFIG. 5 . -
FIG. 7 is a partial perspective view of a third exemplary embodiment of the grip of the invention on the handle of a golf club. -
FIG. 8 is an enlarged cross sectional view of the grip ofFIG. 7 . - With reference now to the drawings, and more particularly to
FIG. 1 thereof, there is shown a partial top plan view of a firstexemplary embodiment 10A of thegrip 10 according to the invention in the form of a single wrap applied to thehandle 90 of astriking instrument 80, such abaseball bat 80A. - Although many other uses of the
grip tape 10 of the invention will become apparent to persons exposed to the invention, the invention was originally conceived to improve performance of aninstrument 80 swung with both of a user'shands 70 for striking an object, such that, during the course of the swing, onehand 70 releases or partially releases so as to not further inhibit the swing or such as to not prevent natural follow-through of the swing. - Bat 80A includes a proximal or
inner end 81 including ahandle 90 and a distal orouter end 88 including a barrel orstriking portion 89, shown partially cut away, for hitting an object.Inner end 81 includes ahandle 90 having adistal end 92 connected tostriking portion 89 and aproximal end 94 that is generally free and may terminate at aknob 95.Handle 90 may be uniform in shape throughout it length or may change, such as by being tapered, such as, as shown, by tapering slightly proceeding away fromknob 95. -
FIG. 1 shows a typical grip onbaseball bat 80A by a right handed batter. The batter's left or leadinghand 70 F grips handle 90 nearproximal end 94 and the batter's right or followinghand 70 S grips handle 90 distal leadinghand 70F and typically abutting leadinghand 70F. Bat 80A is swung in the direction of the batter's leadinghand 70F to strike the ball such that during swinging the batter'sleft arm 69F andleft hand 70F pullsbat 80A toward the ball and the batter'sright arm 69S andright hand 70S pushesbat 80A toward the ball. Throughout the swing, the batter's leadinghand 70F must maintain a tight grip on 80A to first acceleratebat 80A to hit the ball, then while the ball is struck, and then to hold onto the bat during follow through. Thus, it is important that the leadinghand 70F have a very firm grip onbat 80A. However, the batter's followinghand 70S pushesbat 80A such thatbat 80A naturally rests on followinghand 70S. Therefore, followinghand 70S may use a lighter grip than theleft hand 70F. Importantly also, at some location during the swing, the batter'sright arm 69S andright hand 69S impede the natural movement ofbat 80A such that it is desirable thatright hand 70S smoothly releases its grip frombat 80A. With a left handed batter, the left and right hands would be switched. Also, a few persons bat “goofy handed”, i.e. where the leadinghand 70F is the distal hand.Grip 10 of the invention facilitates the desired grip and release. -
FIG. 1 showsgrip 10A attached to handle 90 ofbat 80A. Grip 10A includes a leadingportion 20 having a length adapted for receiving the grip of the user's leadinghand 70F and defining a first coefficient of friction between leadingportion 20 ofgrip 10A and leadinghand 70F, and a followingportion 30 adapted for receiving the grip of the user's followinghand 70S and defining a second coefficient of friction between followingportion 30 ofgrip 10A and followinghand 70S; the second coefficient of friction being lower than the first coefficient of friction. The palms of the user'shands 70 are opposed in that the palm of leadinghand 70F is facing rearward and the palm of followinghand 70S is facing forward. - The relative coefficients of friction of leading
portion 20 and followingportion 30 can be the result of material or texture or both. Sand paper could be used to produce a high coefficient of friction. Some polyurethanes with a tacky surface or with ridges, bumps or dimples 44 produce a high coefficient of friction. For a low coefficient of friction, some smooth thermoplastic material, such as used in cellophane or packing tape, may be used. - Looking further at
FIGS. 2 and 3 ,FIG. 2 shows a top plan view of thegrip 10A ofFIG. 1 sketched for cutting from a larger piece ofgrip material 50 comprising a portion of leadingmaterial 20A for application to handle 90, andFIG. 3 is a sectional view of an exemplary embodiment ofgrip material 50 taken on line 3-3 ofFIG. 2 .Single wrap grip 10A may be cut from a larger piece ofgrip material 50.Grip material 50 includes a dividingline 51 dividing leadingmaterial 20A from followingmaterial 30A. - As best seen in
FIG. 3 , leadingmaterial 20A and followingmaterial 30A may be bonded by means well known in the art to an underlisting 59. Various underlistings, such as felt, are well known in the art. Underlisting 59 is used to provide elasticity, strength, cushioning, or shock resistance tomaterial 50. Alternately, underlisting 59 could be used under just onematerial material 20A is held adjacent followingmaterial 30A along dividingline 51 such as attachment by any suitable means well known in the field or by both being bonded to underlisting 59. - To draw the pattern of
grip 10A ongrip material 50, the user measures down from dividingline 51 the length of the desired leadingportion 20 to establishinner end line 52. If the batter grips higher onhandle 90 than shown, then the length of leadingportion 20 may be longer with its maximum length determined by being able to fit onhandle 90. - The user then measures up from dividing
line 51 the desired length of followingportion 30 to establishouter end line 53. This length may be longer than the width of the user's followinghand 70S. - To draw the
side lines 54, the circumference ofbat 80A is measured where the grip will be placed. If the circumferences vary over the length ofgrip 10A, then several measurements are made and faired. To get a smooth seam upon application, the thickness ofmaterial 50 should be considered and the edges alongside lines 54 may be beveled. The pattern is cut out ofmaterial 50 and wrapped aroundhandle 90 as shown inFIG. 1 . Alternately,grip 10A could be applied in two parts with leadingportion 20 cut from a piece of leadingmaterial 20A and followingportion 30 cut from a piece of followingmaterial 30A and each applied tobat 80A at the desired locations. -
FIG. 4 is a partial top plan view of a second exemplary embodiment 10B ofgrip 10 in the form of atape 40 ofgrip material 50 being applied to handle 90 of bat.80A.FIG. 5 is a top plan view of a portion ofgrip tape 40 ofFIG. 4 .FIG. 6 is sectional view ofgrip tape 40 taken on line 6-6 ofFIG. 5 . - As seen in
FIG. 5 ,grip tape 40 includes a length of leadingmaterial 20A at one end joined to a length of followingmaterial 30A at the other end at diagonal transverse dividingline 51. One method of applyinggrip tape 40 to handle 90 includes placing dividingline 51 at the desired location for the outer end of leadingportion 20, spiral-wrapping or helical-wrapping leadingmaterial 20A aroundhandle 90 topform leading portion 20, and spiral-wrapping or helically-wrapping followingmaterial 30A aroundhandle 90 to form followingportion 30 of grip 10B. The ends oftape 40 may be trimmed and held to bat 80A in a suitable manner, many of which are well known in the art. Alternately, grip 10B could be applied in two parts with leadingportion 20 made from tape of leadingmaterial 20A and followingportion 30 made from tape of followingmaterial 30A and each applied tobat 80A at the desired locations. - As seen in
FIG. 6 ,tape 40 may be constructed similar tomaterial 50 and include leadingmaterial 20A at one end and followingmaterial 30A at the other end, both bonded to underlisting 59. Alternately, underlisting 59 could be used under just onematerial underlisting 59 need be used. Leadingmaterial 20A is held adjacent followingmaterial 30A along dividingline 51 such as attachment by any suitable means well known in the field or by both being bonded tounderlisting 59. -
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a thirdexemplary embodiment 10C ofgrip 10 of the invention onhandle 90 of astriking instrument 80, such asgolf club 80C, shown partially cut away.FIG. 8 is an enlarged cross sectional view ofgrip 10C ofFIG. 7 . -
Golf club 80C includes ashaft 82 having aninner end 81 including ashaft having handle 90 oninner end 81.Grip 10C is adapted for attachment to handle 90 ofclub 80C and includes an innercontoured sleeve 56 having aninner side 57 shaped and dimensioned to fit around handle 90 of shaft and anouter surface 58 tapered from distal end to proximal end and shaped and dimensioned to receive leadinggrip material 20A to define leadingportion 20 and followinggrip material 30A to define followingportion 30.Grip materials Sleeve 56 may be constructed from a variety of substances, such as soft elastomers, such as rubber or synthetic rubber-like materials. In this manner,sleeve grip 10C may be made for a specific user and applied to the user'sgolf club 80C. - Having described the invention, it can be seen that it provides an improved grip of a swinging instrument.
- Although particular embodiments of the invention have been illustrated and described, various changes may be made in the form, composition, construction, and arrangement of the parts herein without sacrificing any of its advantages. For example, the grip can be used on other instruments, such as tennis racket. Therefore, it is to be understood that all matter herein is to be interpreted as illustrative and not in any limiting sense, and it is intended to cover in the appended claims such modifications as come within the true spirit and scope of the invention.
- In the claims, the word “hand” includes hand coverings, such as gloves.
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1. A grip for attachment to a handle of a striking instrument swung with both of a user's hands for striking an object, one hand being a leading hand for leading the instrument toward the object and the other hand being a following hand; the handle having a distal end connected to a striking portion of the instrument and a proximal end; said grip comprising:
a leading portion adapted for receiving the grip of the user's leading hand and defining a first coefficient of friction between the leading portion of said grip and the user's leading hand; and
a following portion adapted for receiving the grip of the user's following hand and defining a second coefficient of friction between the following portion of said grip and the user's following hand; the second coefficient of friction being lower than the first coefficient of friction.
2. The grip of claim 1 wherein:
said leading portion of said grip is proximal said following portion.
3. The grip of claim 1 wherein:
said grip comprises:
a single wrap of grip material comprising:
a section of leading material; and
a section of following material.
4. The grip of claim 1 wherein:
said grip comprises:
an elongate tape comprising:
a first end of leading material; and
a second end of following material.
5. The grip of claim 1 wherein:
said grip comprises:
a elongate sleeve of resilient material; and wherein
said leading portion includes
a covering of leading material on a portion of said sleeve for receiving the grip of the user's leading hand; and
said following portion includes:
a covering of following material on a portion of said sleeve for receiving the grip of the user's following hand.
6. A grip for attachment to a handle of a striking instrument swung with both of a user's hands for striking an object, one hand being a leading hand for leading the instrument toward the object and the other hand being a following hand; the palms of the user's facing in opposite directions; the handle having a distal end connected to a striking portion of the instrument and a proximal end; said grip comprising:
a leading portion adapted for receiving the grip of the user's leading hand and defining a first coefficient of friction between the leading portion of said grip and the user's leading hand; and
a following portion adapted for receiving the grip of the user's following hand and defining a second coefficient of friction between the following portion of said grip and the user's following hand; the second coefficient of friction being lower than the first coefficient of friction.
7. The grip of claim 6 wherein:
said leading portion of said grip is proximal said following portion.
8. The grip of claim 6 wherein:
said grip comprises:
a single wrap of grip material comprising:
a section of leading material; and
a section of following material.
9. The grip of claim 6 wherein:
said grip comprises:
an elongate tape comprising:
a first end of leading material; and
a second end of following material.
10. The grip of claim 6 wherein:
said grip comprises:
a elongate sleeve of resilient material; and wherein
said leading portion includes
a covering of leading material on a portion of said sleeve for receiving the grip of the user's leading hand; and
said following portion includes:
a covering of following material on a portion of said sleeve for receiving the grip of the user's following hand.
11. A striking instrument swung with both of a user's hands for striking an object, one hand being a leading hand for leading the instrument toward the object and the other hand being a following hand for following the instrument toward the object; said instrument including:
a striking portion for striking the object;
a handle including:
a distal end connected to said striking portion; and
a proximal end; and
a grip attached to said proximal end of said handle including:
a leading portion adapted for receiving the grip of the user's leading hand and defining a first coefficient of friction between the leading portion of said grip and the user's leading hand; and
a following portion adapted for receiving the grip of the user's following hand and defining a second coefficient of friction between the following portion of said grip and the user's following hand; the second coefficient of friction being lower than the first coefficient of friction.
12. The striking instrument of claim 11 wherein:
said leading portion of said grip is proximal said following portion.
13. The striking instrument of claim 11 wherein:
said grip comprises:
a single wrap of grip material comprising:
a section of leading material; and
a section of following material.
14. The striking instrument of claim 11 wherein:
said grip comprises:
an elongate tape comprising:
a first end of leading material; and
a second end of following material.
15. The striking instrument of claim 11 wherein:
said grip comprises:
a elongate sleeve of resilient material; and wherein
said leading portion includes
a covering of leading material on a portion of said sleeve for receiving the grip of the user's leading hand; and
said following portion includes:
a covering of following material on a portion of said sleeve for receiving the grip of the user's following hand.
16. The striking instrument of claim 11 wherein the instrument is swung with the palms of the user's hands facing in opposite directions.
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