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 Golf club which provides sensory information during a swing

Details
Inventors: Melvin, John N.;
Assignee:
Primary Examiner: Marlo; George J.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Whitham & Marhoefer

A golf club includes an extremely flexible shaft (22) which is cylindrical and has a high flex point relative to the head (24). Twisting of the flexible shaft (22) under the influence of an incorrect "twist" swing as well as flexing of the shaft (22) under the influence of a hitting motion rather than a swinging motion can easily be sensed by the golfer. The golf club also includes a flexible handle (26) connected to the end of the shaft (22) which provides a second flex point on the handle and allows sensing the incorrect application of hand effort during a golf swing. A shock absorber (36) located in the neck (34) of the club head (24) allows the shaft (22) to take a tremendous impact without breaking. Providing the shaft (22) with suitable connectors (38) allows the club to be broken down to a compact transportable form.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION It is therefore an object of this invention to provide a golf club which provides sensory information to a golfer related to improper tempo, twisting, and improper hand effort.
It is another object of this invention to provide a golf club which includes two flex points, one high on the shaft and the other in the handle.
It is still another object of this invention to provide a golf club which can take a severe impact when it strikes the ground improperly.
According to the invention, a golf club includes a highly flexible shaft connected to a flexible handle and a golf club head.
The highly flexible shaft is capable of severely flexing under the influence of a hitting as opposed to a swinging motion, and twists freely upon improper rotation of the hands during a golf swing.
The flexible handle provides a second flex point at the position occupied by the thumb and index finger of the right hand which allows the golfer to sense improper hand activity.
A shock absorber is positioned within the neck of the club head to reduce the impact of improper ground strikes on the shaft.
Specialty clubs such as putters and sand wedges may have two or three piece shafts which allow compact storage of the club.
Male-female connectors can be used for connecting the shaft segments together.



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