EP2723459B1 - Device for a grip of a tennis racquet - Google Patents

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EP2723459B1
EP2723459B1 EP12742778.9A EP12742778A EP2723459B1 EP 2723459 B1 EP2723459 B1 EP 2723459B1 EP 12742778 A EP12742778 A EP 12742778A EP 2723459 B1 EP2723459 B1 EP 2723459B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
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    • A63B60/08—Handles characterised by the material
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B49/00—Stringed rackets, e.g. for tennis
    • A63B49/02—Frames
    • A63B49/08—Frames with special construction of the handle
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B60/00—Details or accessories of golf clubs, bats, rackets or the like
    • A63B60/06—Handles
    • A63B60/10—Handles with means for indicating correct holding positions
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B60/00—Details or accessories of golf clubs, bats, rackets or the like
    • A63B60/06—Handles
    • A63B60/12—Handles contoured according to the anatomy of the user's hand
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B69/00—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports
    • A63B69/38—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for tennis
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2102/00—Application of clubs, bats, rackets or the like to the sporting activity ; particular sports involving the use of balls and clubs, bats, rackets, or the like
    • A63B2102/02—Tennis
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
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    • A63B2209/10—Characteristics of used materials with adhesive type surfaces, i.e. hook and loop-type fastener

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  • the invention relates to a device for a handle of a tennis racket, with an at least frictionally connectable to the handle handle shell having on its upper side a contour for at least partially receiving the handle hand, wherein the device has openable fastener, with the handle shell for attaching this on Handle is connected.
  • the handle surface has adapted to the handle hand shape. This is achieved, for example, by providing transverse grooves for the fingers, a bulge for the palm of the hand, and a diagonal furrow corresponding to the thumb.
  • this makes it possible to improve the attitude of a racket or easier because the contours of the gripping surface can be reduced even with little force application twisting of the racket compared to the commonly used racquet handles with round or octagonal cross-section, however disadvantageous in that this device can not take into account any changes in position of the grip hand on the club grip.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object to improve a device for a handle of a tennis racket of the kind so constructively that this one hand, a connection and / or loosening of the device is not damaged on or from the racket handle, this handle on the racket handle but still holds securely and in his position is flexible to different grip geometries customizable.
  • the invention solves the problem set by the fact that the handle shell at least partially elastic handle shell ends and the fastening means have a band with a hook and loop fastener, wherein the band is connected to the handle shell ends.
  • the handle shell has at least partially elastic handle shell ends and the fastening means has a strap with a hook-and-loop fastener, the strap being connected to the handle shell ends, this may offer the advantage that the grip shell the geometry of the club grip can be improved.
  • an improved frictional connection or a particularly stable positioning of the handle shell on the racket handle can be ensured, which is a prerequisite for a direct power transmission from the handle to the racket, without affecting the properties of the ball game racket - for example, in terms of ball control or damping.
  • the device according to the invention allows a connection with a racket handle, without affecting the predetermined, in particular ergonomic contour course of the handle shell.
  • the openable fastening means according to the invention it is thus possible to connect and detach a grip shell with / from a club grip - namely at that location of the club grip. This may particularly play an important role, since it may be necessary to change the position of the device on the racket handle predetermined attitude of the racket -.
  • the device has the advantage that it can be detached from the racket handle and reconnected to the racket handle by merely loosening the connection thereto, so it is not absolutely necessary to separate the device from the racket handle, which in turn improves the handling of the device ,
  • the position of the device according to the invention can thus be changed without much time and effort on the racket handle. It can therefore be compared to the prior art not only enable the grip on the club grip holds securely, but that this is flexible in its position to different handle geometries adaptable without having to damage the racket.
  • the strength of the non-positive connection of the handle shell can also be varied and the shape of the device according to the invention can be adapted to the requirements according to the design of the club grip.
  • the device with different sizes in their cross-sectional diameters To connect racquet handles by the traction of the fastener is changed to the ends of the grip.
  • the non-positive connection of the handle shell with the racket handle can be made and released quickly and easily, which can bring considerable handling advantages.
  • the strength of the non-positive connection of the handle shell can be varied and the shape of the device according to the invention can be adapted to the requirements in accordance with the configuration of the club grip. It is thus possible, for example, to connect the device with gripper handles of different sizes in their cross-sectional diameters by changing the pulling action of the fastening means on the ends of the grip shell.
  • a fastener having a strap with Velcro fasteners enables the non-positive connection of the grip with the bat grip to be made and released quickly and easily, which can bring considerable handling advantages.
  • the fastening means connects the grip shell with the grip in a force-fitting manner
  • the operating effort can be further simplified. For example, this allows a fast and extremely variable positioning of the grip on the handle of the racquet, without having to pay attention to handle geometries - for example, diameter and / or cross-sectional profiles.
  • an adjustable-length band can be formed through the band with a hook-and-loop fastener in order to be able to contract the two shell ends. Any other length adjustment of the band, for example by means of a buckle, ⁇ sten, etc., are conceivable.
  • the grip shell can be variably shaped such that it at most partially encompasses the club grip and in the course of frictional connection with the racket to the thickness or diameter and / or the shape or cross-sectional profile of the racket grip conforms or adapts.
  • This offers the advantage of a universal usability of the device according to the invention, since even stable connections with a wide variety of grip strengths or handle shapes (adult racquets, children's bats, etc.) can be made possible.
  • An advantageously made of elastic plastic handle shell can also be quickly and easily positioned on a racket handle, even if the racket handle in the region of the handle end has a thickening or knob.
  • the handle shell can namely be adjusted in diameter as needed, so as to push it over the knob, for example.
  • the grip shell exclusively forms an outline for the at least partial reception for the thumb and / or forefinger of the grip hand, then the posture of the club grip in the grip hand can be improved and facilitated.
  • slippage of the handle hand from the racket handle, or even twisting of the racket handle in the handle hand can be reduced as compared to the commonly present racket handles of round or octagonal cross-section, even if the racket handle is held with little force.
  • this advantage plays a special role, because they usually keep the club grip very tight and cramped. Due to this unfamiliar load, physical complaints in the area of the hand or arm can easily develop.
  • the handling of a ball game racket can be facilitated by using the device according to the invention or the attitude of the racket can be improved and stabilized.
  • the device can enable the position of the ring finger and the little finger of the grip hand to freely choose the club grip.
  • the position of the handle hand on the racket handle can thus be specified in this way, without restricting the individual type of racket grip by specifying a positioning of all the fingers of the grip hand.
  • the inside of the handle shell has a coating of rubber, then the concern of the handle shell on the racket handle and thus the non-positive connection of the handle with the racket handle can be further improved.
  • a rubber coating by increased frictional resistance between the racket handle and the device according to the invention can further reduce a possible slippage of the grip on the racket handle.
  • a coating of the inside of the handle with rubber allow properties of the racket -. B. with regard to its vibration damping - to improve.
  • the handle shell an inner, connectable to the racket handle part and an outer, the contour profile having part, wherein the inner part and the outer part via at least one rail guide against each other adjustable connected, then a linear adjustment of a quick adjustment of the grip on different positions can be made possible.
  • the connection of the device with a club grip can be improved and facilitated.
  • the device can be used as variably as possible in terms of its shape and size.
  • spaced-apart handle shell ends may prove to be a significant advantage because their overlap may affect their attitude due to the resulting undesirable shape of the device on the racket handle.
  • the mentioned pulling action of the fastening means can be exercised and varied particularly advantageously on the ends of the grip shell.
  • the shell can be placed normal to the longitudinal extent of the club grip. Sliding the shell can be so unnecessary, which can usually be complicated by a knob on the handle end.
  • the handle shell takes on the handle hand in its longitudinal extent at most partially, the mentioned advantages in terms of the free selectability of the position of the fingers on a racket handle are further improved. Likewise, a variable usability of the device - largely independent of the shape and / or size of a club grip - conditional. In addition, despite the use of a shell, the racket feel while playing the racket can be preserved.
  • Fig. 1 shows of the device 1 shown, for example, only the handle 2.
  • a handle 3 of a not fully illustrated tennis racket on which the handle shell 2 is placed shown.
  • the grip 2 is frictionally connected to the handle 3 and has, as in the FIGS. 1 and 2 to see an at least partial contour course 4, which is adapted to a handle hand, not shown, or the handle hand 16 can at least partially accommodate.
  • the handle shell 2 takes in its longitudinal extension, the grip hand 16 partially, whereby, inter alia, mobility and positioning of the finger not received are maintained.
  • the device 1 In order to create a device 1 which can be used flexibly and steadily on the handle 3, or which can also be attached extremely flexibly to different positions on the racket handle 3, the device 1 is provided with an openable fastening means 5, as in FIG Fig. 3 can be recognized.
  • the device 1 comprises by means of the fastening means 5 and the grip 2, the handle 3, whereby a particularly non-slip grip of the device 1 on the handle 3 can be made possible.
  • the concern or the grip of the grip 2 on the handle 3 can be further improved if the grip 2 made of an elastic material, in particular plastic.
  • the attached to the handle shell ends 2 'fastener 5 can this handle shell 2' namely pull on the handle 3 and the handle shell 2 so improved adapt to the racket handle 3, whereby the non-positive connection between the handle shell 2 and racket handle 3 and thus the stability can be increased.
  • the handle shell 2 forms for improved universal usability exclusively a contour profile 4 for at least partial recording for thumb and forefinger, not shown, of the handle 16 hand.
  • contour profile 4 for at least partial recording for thumb and forefinger, not shown, of the handle 16 hand.
  • contour 4 of the handle shell 2 forms a stop 8 for the facing edges 8 'of index and middle finger to prevent slipping of the hand around and along the racket axis 9.
  • a stop 11 for the index finger and thumb extending edge 11 'of the handle hand 16 is provided to prevent slipping of the hand 16 along and about the longitudinal axis 9 of the racket handle 3, which is the Fig. 2 can be better taken.
  • the fastening means 5 is provided as a band 14 with Velcro 12, so that the fastening means 5 in the width in a simple manner adjustable as well as openable.
  • the hook and loop fastener 12 is arranged downstream of a loop 13 of the band 14, which forms around a fastening axis 15 of the handle shell 2.
  • the handle shell ends 2 ' are spaced from each other, whereby an inventive connecting the device 1 is also possible with racquet handles, which have a relatively small diameter - an overlap of the handle shell ends 2' could also affect the handling of the device.
  • a rubber coating 7 of the inside of the handle 2 of the device according to the invention is shown, which is compressed by tightening the handle 2 to the racket handle using the fastener and thus allows an improved concern of the handle 2 on the racket handle 3.
  • This positive encompassing of the club grip allows a particularly strong and stable connection of the grip 2 and the club grip 3.
  • FIGS. 4 and 5 show schematically the attitude of the device connected to a racket handle device in a handle 16.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung für einen Griff eines Tennisschlägers, mit einer mit dem Griff wenigstens kraftschlüssig verbindbaren Griffschale, die auf deren Oberseite einen Konturenverlauf zur zumindest teilweisen Aufnahme der Griffhand aufweist, wobei die Vorrichtung öffenbares Befestigungsmittel aufweist, das mit der Griffschale zum Befestigen dieser am Griff verbunden ist.The invention relates to a device for a handle of a tennis racket, with an at least frictionally connectable to the handle handle shell having on its upper side a contour for at least partially receiving the handle hand, wherein the device has openable fastener, with the handle shell for attaching this on Handle is connected.

Um das Halten eines Ballsportschlägers zu verbessern, ist es aus dem Stand der Technik ( DE1781753U ) bekannt, eine Vorrichtung mit dem Schlägergriff zu verbinden, dessen Grifffläche eine an die Griffhand angepasste Form aufweist. Dies wird beispielsweise dadurch erreicht, dass Querfurchen für die Finger, eine Wölbung für den Handballen und eine dem Daumen entsprechende Schrägfurche vorgesehen sind. Zwar ist es dadurch möglich, die Haltung eines Schlägers zu verbessern bzw. zu erleichtern, weil durch die Kontur der Grifffläche selbst bei geringer Kraftanwendung ein Verdrehen des Schlägers im Vergleich zu den üblicherweise verwendeten Schlägergriffen mit rundem oder achteckigem Querschnitt verringert werden kann, nachteilig ist jedoch, dass diese Vorrichtung keine eventuellen Positionsänderungen der Griffhand auf dem Schlägergriff berücksichtigen kann. Durch die fest am Schläger vorgesehene Grifffläche ist eine Position festgelegt. Ein Umgreifen auf eine andere Griffposition, wie etwa von Vorhandgriff auf Rückhand- oder Einheitsgriff, wird somit erheblich erschwert, wodurch derartige Vorrichtungen vergleichsweise unhandlich und unflexibel verwendbar sind. Zudem ist es auch nachteilig erforderlich, zur Montage der Vorrichtung den Schläger mechanisch vorzubereiten, was im Zuge dessen die universale Verwendbarkeit des Schlägers einschränkt. Derartige Vorrichtungen sind daher vergleichsweise unflexibel und umständlich benutzbar, was eine deutliche Einschränkung in der Bedienbarkeit darstellen kann.In order to improve the holding of a ball game racket, it is known from the prior art ( DE1781753U ) known to connect a device with the racket handle, the handle surface has adapted to the handle hand shape. This is achieved, for example, by providing transverse grooves for the fingers, a bulge for the palm of the hand, and a diagonal furrow corresponding to the thumb. Although this makes it possible to improve the attitude of a racket or easier because the contours of the gripping surface can be reduced even with little force application twisting of the racket compared to the commonly used racquet handles with round or octagonal cross-section, however disadvantageous in that this device can not take into account any changes in position of the grip hand on the club grip. By firmly provided on the racket gripping surface a position is fixed. Embracing a different grip position, such as forehand grip on backhand or unit grip, is thus considerably more difficult, whereby such devices are relatively bulky and inflexible usable. In addition, it is also disadvantageously necessary to mechanically prepare the racket for mounting the device, which limits the universal usability of the racket in the course of this. Such devices are therefore relatively inflexible and cumbersome usable, which can represent a significant limitation in operability.

Des Weiteren zeigt die US3868110A bzw. US5931749A Vorrichtungen mit einem Konturenverlauf zur Aufnahme einer Griffhand. Diverse Schalenteile der Vorrichtung werden über einen Griff des Tennisschlägers positioniert und dann zusammengeschraubt bzw. in eine Nut am Griff eingeschoben und mit einer Klemmschraube am Griff festgeklemmt. Derartige Vorrichtungen sind vergleichsweise umständlich mit einem Griff des Tennisschlägers zu verbinden bzw. zu lösen und erfordern selbst eine nachteilige Bearbeitung des Schlägergriffs.Furthermore, the shows US3868110A respectively. US5931749A Devices with a contour profile for receiving a handle hand. Various shell parts of the device are positioned over a handle of the tennis racket and then screwed together or inserted into a groove on the handle and clamped with a clamping screw on the handle. Such devices are relatively cumbersome to connect with a grip of the tennis racket or solve and even require an adverse processing of the club grip.

Außerdem sind aus der US4961572A und der EP1602396A Führungen bekannt, die am Griff eines Tennisschlägers montiert entweder einen stirnseitigen Anschlag für die Griffhand oder eine einen Finger der Griffhand überdeckende Aufnahme ausbilden.In addition, from the US4961572A and the EP1602396A Guides known that mounted on the handle of a tennis racket form either a frontal stop for the grip hand or a finger of the handle hand covering recording.

Die Erfindung hat sich daher die Aufgabe gestellt, eine Vorrichtung für einen Griff eines Tennisschlägers der eingangs geschilderten Art derart konstruktiv zu verbessern, dass dieser einerseits ein Verbinden und/oder Lösen der Vorrichtung am bzw. vom Schlägergriff nicht beschädigt wird, diese Griffschale auf dem Schlägergriff aber trotzdem sicher hält und in seiner Lage flexibel an unterschiedliche Griffgeometrien anpassbar wird.The invention is therefore based on the object to improve a device for a handle of a tennis racket of the kind so constructively that this one hand, a connection and / or loosening of the device is not damaged on or from the racket handle, this handle on the racket handle but still holds securely and in his position is flexible to different grip geometries customizable.

Die Erfindung löst die gestellte Aufgabe dadurch, dass die Griffschale wenigstens teilweise elastische Griffschalenenden und das Befestigungsmittel ein Band mit einem Klettverschluss aufweisen, wobei das Band mit den Griffschalenenden verbunden ist.The invention solves the problem set by the fact that the handle shell at least partially elastic handle shell ends and the fastening means have a band with a hook and loop fastener, wherein the band is connected to the handle shell ends.

Weisen die Griffschale wenigstens teilweise elastische Griffschalenenden und das Befestigungsmittel ein Band mit einem Klettverschluss auf, wobei das Band mit den Griffschalenenden verbunden ist, kann dies den Vorteil bieten, dass die Griffschale der Geometrie des Schlägergriffs verbessert folgen kann. Damit kann eine verbesserte kraftschlüssige Verbindung bzw. eine besonders standfeste Positionierung der Griffschale am Schlägergriff gewährleistet werden, was Voraussetzung für eine direkte Kraftübertragung von der Griffhand auf den Schläger ist, ohne die Eigenschaften des Ballsportschlägers - beispielsweise hinsichtlich Ballkontrolle oder Dämpfung - zu beeinträchtigen. Ebenso ist vorstellbar, Eigenschaften des Ballsportschlägers - wie beispielsweise Vibrationsdämpfung - mithilfe der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung (z. B. durch zusätzliche Beschichtung der Vorrichtung mit elastischen Kunststoffen) zusätzlich zu verbessern. Zudem ermöglicht die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung eine Verbindung mit einem Schlägergriff, ohne den vorgegebenen, insbesondere ergonomischen Konturenverlauf der Griffschale zu beeinträchtigen. Durch das erfindungsgemäße, öffenbare Befestigungsmittel wird also ein Verbinden und Lösen einer Griffschale mit/von einem Schlägergriff ermöglichen - und zwar auf jener Stelle des Schlägergriffs. Dies kann insbesondere auch deshalb eine bedeutende Rolle spielen, da es erforderlich sein kann, die durch die Positionierung der Vorrichtung auf dem Schlägergriff vorgegebene Haltung des Schlägers zu verändern - z. B. wenn zu Trainingszwecken die Haltung des Schlägers von Vorhand- auf Einheitsgriff verändert werden soll. Zudem bietet die Vorrichtung den Vorteil, dass diese vom Schlägergriff gelöst und mit dem Schlägergriff wieder verbunden werden kann, indem die Verbindung dazu lediglich gelockert wird, es also nicht unbedingt erforderlich ist, die Vorrichtung vom Schlägergriff zu trennen, was die Handhabung der Vorrichtung wiederum verbessert. Die Position der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung kann somit ohne großen Zeit- und Kraftaufwand auf dem Schlägergriff verändert werden. Es kann daher gegenüber dem Stand der Technik nicht nur ermöglich werden, dass die Griffschale auf dem Schlägergriff sicher hält, sondern dass dies in seiner Lage flexibel an unterschiedliche Griffgeometrien anpassbar ist, ohne damit den Schläger beschädigen zu müssen. Mithilfe einer derartigen Befestigung kann die Stärke der kraftschlüssigen Verbindung der Griffschale zudem variiert und die Form der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung den Erfordernissen entsprechend der Ausgestaltung des Schlägergriffs angepasst werden. So ist es beispielsweise möglich, die Vorrichtung mit, in ihren Querschnittsdurchmessern unterschiedlich großen Schlägergriffen zu verbinden, indem die Zugwirkung des Befestigungsmittels auf die Enden der Griffschale verändert wird. Zudem kann die kraftschlüssige Verbindung der Griffschale mit dem Schlägergriff eine schnell und einfach hergestellt bzw. gelöst werden, was erheblich Handhabungsvorteile bringen kann.If the handle shell has at least partially elastic handle shell ends and the fastening means has a strap with a hook-and-loop fastener, the strap being connected to the handle shell ends, this may offer the advantage that the grip shell the geometry of the club grip can be improved. Thus, an improved frictional connection or a particularly stable positioning of the handle shell on the racket handle can be ensured, which is a prerequisite for a direct power transmission from the handle to the racket, without affecting the properties of the ball game racket - for example, in terms of ball control or damping. It is likewise conceivable to additionally improve properties of the ball sports racket - such as, for example, vibration damping - with the aid of the device according to the invention (for example by additional coating of the device with elastic plastics). In addition, the device according to the invention allows a connection with a racket handle, without affecting the predetermined, in particular ergonomic contour course of the handle shell. By means of the openable fastening means according to the invention, it is thus possible to connect and detach a grip shell with / from a club grip - namely at that location of the club grip. This may particularly play an important role, since it may be necessary to change the position of the device on the racket handle predetermined attitude of the racket -. For example, if for training purposes, the attitude of the racket from forehand to unit grip to be changed. In addition, the device has the advantage that it can be detached from the racket handle and reconnected to the racket handle by merely loosening the connection thereto, so it is not absolutely necessary to separate the device from the racket handle, which in turn improves the handling of the device , The position of the device according to the invention can thus be changed without much time and effort on the racket handle. It can therefore be compared to the prior art not only enable the grip on the club grip holds securely, but that this is flexible in its position to different handle geometries adaptable without having to damage the racket. By means of such a fastening, the strength of the non-positive connection of the handle shell can also be varied and the shape of the device according to the invention can be adapted to the requirements according to the design of the club grip. Thus, it is possible, for example, the device with different sizes in their cross-sectional diameters To connect racquet handles by the traction of the fastener is changed to the ends of the grip. In addition, the non-positive connection of the handle shell with the racket handle can be made and released quickly and easily, which can bring considerable handling advantages.

Besonders bewähren kann sich ein, ein Band mit Klettverschluss aufweisendes Befestigungsmittel. Mithilfe eines derartigen Befestigungsmittels kann die Stärke der kraftschlüssigen Verbindung der Griffaschale variiert und die Form der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung den Erfordernissen entsprechend der Ausgestaltung des Schlägergriffs angepasst werden. So ist es beispielsweise möglich, die Vorrichtung mit, in ihren Querschnittsdurchmessern unterschiedlich großen Schlägergriffen zu verbinden, indem die Zugwirkung des Befestigungsmittels auf die Enden der Griffschale verändert wird. Zudem ermöglicht ein, ein Band mit Klettverschluss aufweisendes Befestigungsmittel, die kraftschlüssige Verbindung der Griffschale mit dem Schlägergriff schnell und einfach herzustellen bzw. zu lösen, was erheblich Handhabungsvorteile bringen kann.A proven, a band with Velcro fasteners having. With the aid of such a fastening means, the strength of the non-positive connection of the handle shell can be varied and the shape of the device according to the invention can be adapted to the requirements in accordance with the configuration of the club grip. It is thus possible, for example, to connect the device with gripper handles of different sizes in their cross-sectional diameters by changing the pulling action of the fastening means on the ends of the grip shell. In addition, a fastener having a strap with Velcro fasteners enables the non-positive connection of the grip with the bat grip to be made and released quickly and easily, which can bring considerable handling advantages.

Verbindet das Befestigungsmittel die Griffschale mit dem Griff kraftschlüssig, kann der Bedienungsaufwand weiter vereinfacht werden. Beispielsweise kann damit eine schnelle und äußerst variable Positionierung der Griffschale am Griff des Schlägers möglich sein, ohne auf Griffgeometrien - beispielsweise Durchmesser und/oder Querschnittsprofile - zu achten. Außerdem kann mithilfe der erfindungsgemäßen Befestigungskonstruktion gegenüber dem Stand der Technik auf Maßnahmen zur Formänderung des Schlägergriffs verzichtet und trotzdem ein sicherer Halt der Vorrichtung am Griff garantiert werden. Weiter kann eine Beeinträchtigung der universalen Verwendbarkeit eines Schlägers bzw. eine Beschädigung oder Bearbeitung eines Schlägers zum Zwecke der Befestigung der Vorrichtung auf dem Schlägergriff, die sich wiederum negativ auf die Eigenschaften des Schlägers, beispielsweise auf die Vibrationsdämpfung, auswirken können, vermieden werden. Auch bleibt die herkömmliche Verwendbarkeit des Schlägers nach dem Lösen der Vorrichtung vom Schlägergriff erhalten, wodurch die Vorrichtung universal einsetzbar werden kann. Im Allgemeinen wird erwähnt, dass durch das Band mit einem Klettverschluss ein längenverstellbares Band ausgebildet werden kann, um damit die beiden Schalenenden zusammenziehen zu können. Jegliche andere Längenverstellung des Bands, beispielsweise mit Hilfe einer Schnalle, Östen, etc., sind vorstellbar.If the fastening means connects the grip shell with the grip in a force-fitting manner, the operating effort can be further simplified. For example, this allows a fast and extremely variable positioning of the grip on the handle of the racquet, without having to pay attention to handle geometries - for example, diameter and / or cross-sectional profiles. In addition, can be dispensed with measures for changing the shape of the racket handle using the mounting structure according to the invention over the prior art and still be guaranteed a secure hold of the device on the handle. Further, a deterioration of the universal usability of a racket or damage or processing of a racket for the purpose of attachment of the device on the racket handle, which in turn can adversely affect the properties of the racket, for example, the vibration damping, can be avoided. Also, the conventional usability of the racket remains after releasing the device from the racket handle, whereby the device can be used universally. In general, it is mentioned that an adjustable-length band can be formed through the band with a hook-and-loop fastener in order to be able to contract the two shell ends. Any other length adjustment of the band, for example by means of a buckle, Östen, etc., are conceivable.

Weist die Griffschale einen elastischen Kunststoff auf, dann kann die Griffschale derart variabel geformt werden, dass sie höchstens teilweise den Schlägergriff umfasst und sich im Zuge des kraftschlüssigen Verbindens mit dem Schläger an die Dicke bzw. Durchmesser und/oder die Form bzw. Querschnittsprofil des Schlägergriffs anschmiegt bzw. anpasst. Dies bietet den Vorteil einer universalen Verwendbarkeit der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung, da selbst standfeste Verbindungen bei verschiedensten Griffstärken bzw. Griffformen (Erwachsenenschläger, Kinderschläger etc.) ermöglicht werden können. Eine vorteilhaft aus elastischem Kunststoff bestehende Griffschale kann außerdem auf einem Schlägergriff schnell und einfach positioniert werden, selbst dann, wenn der Schlägergriff im Bereich des Griffendes eine Verdickungen bzw. Knauf aufweist. Die Griffschale kann nämlich in ihrem Durchmesser je nach Bedarf angepasst werden, um diese damit über den Knauf beispielsweise zu schieben.If the grip shell has an elastic plastic, then the grip shell can be variably shaped such that it at most partially encompasses the club grip and in the course of frictional connection with the racket to the thickness or diameter and / or the shape or cross-sectional profile of the racket grip conforms or adapts. This offers the advantage of a universal usability of the device according to the invention, since even stable connections with a wide variety of grip strengths or handle shapes (adult racquets, children's bats, etc.) can be made possible. An advantageously made of elastic plastic handle shell can also be quickly and easily positioned on a racket handle, even if the racket handle in the region of the handle end has a thickening or knob. The handle shell can namely be adjusted in diameter as needed, so as to push it over the knob, for example.

Bildet die Griffschale ausschließlich einen Konturenverlauf zur wenigstens teilweisen Aufnahme für Daumen und/oder Zeigefinger der Griffhand aus, dann kann die Haltung des Schlägergriffs in der Griffhand verbessert sowie erleichtert werden. Somit kann ein Abrutschen der Griffhand vom Schlägergriff oder auch ein Verdrehen des Schlägergriffs in der Griffhand im Vergleich zu den üblicherweise vorliegenden Schlägergriffen mit rundem oder achteckigem Querschnitt reduziert werden, selbst wenn der Schlägergriff mit geringer Kraftaufwendung gehalten wird. Für Personen, die in der Handhabung eines Ballsportschlägers ungeübt sind, spielt dieser Vorteil eine besondere Rolle, denn diese halten den Schlägergriff üblicherweise sehr fest und verkrampft. Aufgrund dieser ungewohnten Belastung können sich leicht körperliche Beschwerden im Bereich der Griffhand bzw. des Arms entwickeln. Aber auch für Personen, deren Griffhand nicht kräftig genug ausgebildet ist (dies betrifft insbesondere auch Kinder und Jugendliche), kann mithilfe der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung die Handhabung eines Ballsportschlägers erleichtert bzw. die Haltung des Schlägers verbessert und stabilisiert werden. Zudem kann durch die Positionierung der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung auf dem Schlägergriff ermöglicht werden, eine bestimmte Haltung des Schlägergriffs vorzugeben. Eine falsche Schlägerhaltung durch eine unpräzise Positionierung der Griffhand auf dem Schlägergriff kann somit ebenso vermieden werden, wie die Gefahr, dass sich die Position der Griffhand auf dem Schlägergriff - beispielsweise durch Verrutschen - verändert.If the grip shell exclusively forms an outline for the at least partial reception for the thumb and / or forefinger of the grip hand, then the posture of the club grip in the grip hand can be improved and facilitated. Thus, slippage of the handle hand from the racket handle, or even twisting of the racket handle in the handle hand, can be reduced as compared to the commonly present racket handles of round or octagonal cross-section, even if the racket handle is held with little force. For persons who are inexperienced in the handling of a ball game racket, this advantage plays a special role, because they usually keep the club grip very tight and cramped. Due to this unfamiliar load, physical complaints in the area of the hand or arm can easily develop. But also for people whose grip hand is not strong enough trained (this concerns especially children and adolescents), the handling of a ball game racket can be facilitated by using the device according to the invention or the attitude of the racket can be improved and stabilized. In addition, it can be made possible by the positioning of the device according to the invention on the racket handle to specify a certain attitude of the racket grip. A wrong racket attitude by an imprecise positioning of the grip hand on the racket handle can thus be avoided, as well as the risk that the position of the handle hand on the racket handle - for example, by slipping - changed.

Weist der Konturenverlauf der Griffschale einen Anschlag für die über Zeigefinger und Daumen verlaufende Kante der Griffhand und/oder einen Anschlag für die zueinander gerichteten Kanten von Zeige- und Mittelfinger auf, dann kann die Vorrichtung ermöglichen, die Lage des Ringfingers und kleinen Fingers der Griffhand auf dem Schlägergriff frei zu wählen. Die Position der Griffhand auf dem Schlägergriff kann somit auf diese Weise vorgegeben werden, ohne die individuelle Art der Schlägergriffhaltung durch die Vorgabe einer Positionierung aller Finger der Griffhand einzuschränken.If the outline of the grip has a stop for the index finger and thumb edge of the grip hand and / or a stop for the facing edges of the index and middle finger, then the device can enable the position of the ring finger and the little finger of the grip hand to freely choose the club grip. The position of the handle hand on the racket handle can thus be specified in this way, without restricting the individual type of racket grip by specifying a positioning of all the fingers of the grip hand.

Weist die Innenseite der Griffschale eine Beschichtung aus Gummi auf, dann kann das Anliegen der Griffschale an den Schlägergriff und somit die kraftschlüssige Verbindung der Griffschale mit dem Schlägergriff zusätzlich verbessert wird. Zudem kann eine Gummibeschichtung durch erhöhte Reibungswiderstände zwischen Schlägergriff und der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung ein mögliches Verrutschen der Griffschale auf dem Schlägergriff weiter verringern. Zudem kann eine Beschichtung der Innenseite der Griffschale mit Gummi ermöglichen, Eigenschaften des Schlägers - z. B. hinsichtlich seiner Vibrationsdämpfung - zu verbessern.If the inside of the handle shell has a coating of rubber, then the concern of the handle shell on the racket handle and thus the non-positive connection of the handle with the racket handle can be further improved. In addition, a rubber coating by increased frictional resistance between the racket handle and the device according to the invention can further reduce a possible slippage of the grip on the racket handle. In addition, a coating of the inside of the handle with rubber allow properties of the racket -. B. with regard to its vibration damping - to improve.

Umfasst die Griffschale einen inneren, mit dem Schlägergriff verbindbaren Teil und einen äußeren, den Konturenverlauf aufweisenden Teil, wobei der innere Teil und der äußere Teil über wenigstens eine Schienenführung gegeneinander verstellbar verbunden sind, dann kann über Linearverschiebung eine schnelle Einstellung der Griffschale auf unterschiedliche Positionen ermöglicht werden. Außerdem bietet sich an, am inneren Teil eine Skala vorzusehen, um damit positionsgenau verschiedene Einstellungen treffen zu können.Includes the handle shell an inner, connectable to the racket handle part and an outer, the contour profile having part, wherein the inner part and the outer part via at least one rail guide against each other adjustable connected, then a linear adjustment of a quick adjustment of the grip on different positions can be made possible. In addition, it is advisable to provide a scale on the inner part in order to be able to make precise settings with different positions.

Weist die Vorrichtung voneinander beabstandete Griffschalenenden auf, kann die Verbindung der Vorrichtung mit einem Schlägergriff verbessert und erleichtert werden. Auf diese Weise kann unter anderem ermöglicht werden, dass die Vorrichtung mit in ihrer Form und Größe möglichst variabel eingesetzt werden kann. Insbesondere bei Schlägergriffen mit geringem Durchmesser können sich voneinander beabstandete Griffschalenenden als wesentlicher Vorteil erweisen, da deren Überlappung aufgrund der daraus resultierenden unerwünschten Ausformung der Vorrichtung am Schlägergriff deren Haltung beeinträchtigen kann. Ebenso kann die erwähnte Zugwirkung des Befestigungsmittels auf die Enden der Griffschale besonders vorteilhaft ausgeübt und variiert werden. So ist es also unter anderem möglich, die Vorrichtung mit, in ihren Querschnittsdurchmessern unterschiedlich großen Schlägergriffen zu verbinden sowie eine Verbindung schnell und einfach herzustellen bzw. zu lösen. Außerdem kann die Schale normal zur Längserstreckung des Schlägergriffs aufgesetzt werden. Ein Aufschieben der Schale kann sich so erübrigen, was durch einen Knauf am Griffende meist erschwert werden kann.If the device has spaced handle shell ends, the connection of the device with a club grip can be improved and facilitated. In this way, among other things, it can be made possible that the device can be used as variably as possible in terms of its shape and size. Especially with racquet handles with a small diameter, spaced-apart handle shell ends may prove to be a significant advantage because their overlap may affect their attitude due to the resulting undesirable shape of the device on the racket handle. Likewise, the mentioned pulling action of the fastening means can be exercised and varied particularly advantageously on the ends of the grip shell. Thus, among other things, it is possible to connect the device with, in their cross-sectional diameters different sized racquet handles and make a connection quickly and easily or to solve. In addition, the shell can be placed normal to the longitudinal extent of the club grip. Sliding the shell can be so unnecessary, which can usually be complicated by a knob on the handle end.

Nimmt die Griffschale in ihrer Längserstreckung die Griffhand höchstens teilweise auf, werden die erwähnten Vorteile hinsichtlich der freien Wählbarkeit der Lage der Finger auf einem Schlägergriff weiter verbessert. Ebenso kann eine variable Verwendbarkeit der Vorrichtung - weitgehend unabhängig von Form und/oder Größe eines Schlägergriffs - bedingt werden. Hinzu kommt, dass damit trotz Verwendung einer Schale das Schlägergefühl beim Spielen des Schlägers erhalten bleiben kann.If the handle shell takes on the handle hand in its longitudinal extent at most partially, the mentioned advantages in terms of the free selectability of the position of the fingers on a racket handle are further improved. Likewise, a variable usability of the device - largely independent of the shape and / or size of a club grip - conditional. In addition, despite the use of a shell, the racket feel while playing the racket can be preserved.

In den Zeichnungen ist beispielsweise der Erfindungsgegenstand anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels näher dargestellt. Es zeigen

Fig. 1
eine Draufsicht auf die Vorrichtung für einen Tennisschlägergriff,
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eine Draufsicht der Vorrichtung nach Fig. 1 aus einem anderen Blickwinkel,
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eine Schnittansicht der auf einem Schlägergriff befestigten Vorrichtung und
Fig. 4 und 5
eine schematische Darstellung der Haltung einer mit einem Schlägergriff verbundenen Vorrichtung aus unterschiedlichen Perspektiven.
In the drawings, for example, the subject invention is illustrated in more detail using an exemplary embodiment. Show it
Fig. 1
a top view of the device for a tennis racket handle,
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a plan view of the device according to Fig. 1 from a different angle,
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a sectional view of the device mounted on a racket handle and
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a schematic representation of the attitude of a device connected to a club grip device from different perspectives.

Fig. 1 zeigt von der beispielsweise dargestellten Vorrichtung 1 ausschließlich die Griffschale 2. Nach den Figuren 2 und 3 ist zusätzlich ein Griff 3 eines nicht vollständig dargestellten Tennisschlägers, auf dem die Griffschale 2 aufgesetzt ist, dargestellt. Die Griffschale 2 ist mit dem Griff 3 kraftschlüssig verbindbar und weist, wie in den Figuren 1 und 2 zu sehen, einen zumindest teilweisen Konturenverlauf 4 auf, der an eine nicht näher dargestellte Griffhand angepasst ist bzw. die Griffhand 16 zumindest teilweise aufnehmen kann. Die Griffschale 2 nimmt in ihrer Längserstreckung die Griffhand 16 teilweise auf, wodurch unter anderem Bewegbarkeit und Positionierung der nicht aufgenommenen Finger erhalten bleiben. Um nun eine flexibel verwendbare und standfest am Griff 3 haltende Vorrichtung 1 zu schaffen bzw. diese auch äußerst flexibel an unterschiedliche Positionen am Schlägergriff 3 anbringen zu können, ist die Vorrichtung 1 mit öffenbarem Befestigungsmittel 5 versehen, wie in Fig. 3 erkannt werden kann. Die Vorrichtung 1 umfasst mit Hilfe des Befestigungsmittels 5 und der Griffschale 2 den Griff 3, wodurch ein besonders rutschfester Halt der Vorrichtung 1 am Griff 3 ermöglicht werden kann. Fig. 1 shows of the device 1 shown, for example, only the handle 2. After the Figures 2 and 3 In addition, a handle 3 of a not fully illustrated tennis racket on which the handle shell 2 is placed, shown. The grip 2 is frictionally connected to the handle 3 and has, as in the FIGS. 1 and 2 to see an at least partial contour course 4, which is adapted to a handle hand, not shown, or the handle hand 16 can at least partially accommodate. The handle shell 2 takes in its longitudinal extension, the grip hand 16 partially, whereby, inter alia, mobility and positioning of the finger not received are maintained. In order to create a device 1 which can be used flexibly and steadily on the handle 3, or which can also be attached extremely flexibly to different positions on the racket handle 3, the device 1 is provided with an openable fastening means 5, as in FIG Fig. 3 can be recognized. The device 1 comprises by means of the fastening means 5 and the grip 2, the handle 3, whereby a particularly non-slip grip of the device 1 on the handle 3 can be made possible.

Das Anliegen bzw. der Halt der Griffschale 2 am Griff 3 kann zusätzlich verbessert werden, wenn die Griffschale 2 aus einem elastischen Material, insbesondere Kunststoff, bestehen. Das an den Griffschalenenden 2' befestigte Befestigungsmittel 5 kann diese Griffschalenenden 2' nämlich an den Griff 3 heranziehen und die Griffschale 2 so verbessert an den Schlägergriff 3 anpassen, wodurch die kraftschlüssige Verbindung zwischen Griffschale 2 und Schlägergriff 3 und damit die Standfestigkeit erhöht werden können.The concern or the grip of the grip 2 on the handle 3 can be further improved if the grip 2 made of an elastic material, in particular plastic. The attached to the handle shell ends 2 'fastener 5 can this handle shell 2' namely pull on the handle 3 and the handle shell 2 so improved adapt to the racket handle 3, whereby the non-positive connection between the handle shell 2 and racket handle 3 and thus the stability can be increased.

Die Griffschale 2 bildet zur verbesserten universalen Verwendbarkeit ausschließlich einen Konturenverlauf 4 zur wenigstens teilweisen Aufnahme für nicht dargestellte Daumen und Zeigefinger der Griffhand 16 aus. So findet sich im Konturenverlauf ein Aufnahmeanteil für den Daumen 10 und für Zeigefinger 6.The handle shell 2 forms for improved universal usability exclusively a contour profile 4 for at least partial recording for thumb and forefinger, not shown, of the handle 16 hand. Thus, there is a proportion of contours for the thumb 10 and index finger 6 in the outline of the contour.

Außerdem bildet der Konturenverlauf 4 der Griffschale 2 einen Anschlag 8 für die zueinander gerichteten Kanten 8' von Zeige- und Mittelfinger aus, um ein Abrutschen der Hand um und entlang der Schlägergriffachse 9 zu vermeiden. Ebenso ist ein Anschlag 11 für die über Zeigefinger und Daumen verlaufende Kante 11' der Griffhand 16 für vorgesehen, um ein Abrutschen der Hand 16 entlang und um die Längsachse 9 des Schlägergriffs 3 zu vermeiden, was der Fig. 2 besser entnommen werden kann.In addition, the contour 4 of the handle shell 2 forms a stop 8 for the facing edges 8 'of index and middle finger to prevent slipping of the hand around and along the racket axis 9. Likewise, a stop 11 for the index finger and thumb extending edge 11 'of the handle hand 16 is provided to prevent slipping of the hand 16 along and about the longitudinal axis 9 of the racket handle 3, which is the Fig. 2 can be better taken.

Das Befestigungsmittel 5 ist als Band 14 mit Klettverschluss 12 vorgesehen, so dass das Befestigungsmittel 5 in der Weite auf einfache Weise einstellbar sowie auch öffenbar ist. Der Klettverschluss 12 ist einer Schlaufe 13 des Bands 14 nachgeordnet, die sich um eine Befestigungsachse 15 der Griffschale 2 ausbildet.The fastening means 5 is provided as a band 14 with Velcro 12, so that the fastening means 5 in the width in a simple manner adjustable as well as openable. The hook and loop fastener 12 is arranged downstream of a loop 13 of the band 14, which forms around a fastening axis 15 of the handle shell 2.

Die Griffschalenenden 2' sind voneinander beabstandet, wodurch ein erfindungsgemäßes Verbinden der Vorrichtung 1 auch mit Schlägergriffen möglich ist, die einen vergleichsweise geringen Durchmesser aufweisen - ein Überlappen der Griffschalenenden 2' könnte ebenso die Handhabbarkeit der Vorrichtung beeinträchtigen.The handle shell ends 2 'are spaced from each other, whereby an inventive connecting the device 1 is also possible with racquet handles, which have a relatively small diameter - an overlap of the handle shell ends 2' could also affect the handling of the device.

In Fig. 3 ist eine Gummibeschichtung 7 der Innenseite der Griffschale 2 der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung dargestellt, die durch Anziehen der Griffschale 2 an den Schlägergriff mithilfe der Befestigungsmittel zusammengedrückt wird und so ein verbessertes Anliegen der Griffschale 2 am Schlägergriff 3 ermöglicht. Dieses formschlüssige Umfassen des Schlägergriffs ermöglicht eine besonders feste und stabile Verbindung von Griffschale 2 und Schlägergriff 3.In Fig. 3 a rubber coating 7 of the inside of the handle 2 of the device according to the invention is shown, which is compressed by tightening the handle 2 to the racket handle using the fastener and thus allows an improved concern of the handle 2 on the racket handle 3. This positive encompassing of the club grip allows a particularly strong and stable connection of the grip 2 and the club grip 3.

Die Figuren 4 und 5 zeigen schematisch die Haltung der mit einem Schlägergriff verbundenen Vorrichtung in einer Griffhand 16. Zu erkennen sind insbesondere der Anschlag 8 für die zueinander gerichteten Kanten von Zeige- und Mittelfinger, sowie der Anschlag 11 für die über Zeigefinger und Daumen verlaufende Kante der Griffhand 16.The FIGS. 4 and 5 show schematically the attitude of the device connected to a racket handle device in a handle 16. To recognize in particular the stopper 8 for the facing edges of index and middle finger, as well as the stop 11 for the index finger and thumb extending edge of the handle 16.

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  1. Device for a handle (3) of a tennis racket, with a handle shell (2) that can be attached to the handle (3) at least by force action and that has a contoured shape (4) on its upper surface for at least partial accommodation of the hand (16) holding the handle, wherein the device is provided with an openable fastening mean (5), which is attached to the handle shell (2) for fastening it on the handle (3), wherein the handle shell (2) has at least partly elastic handle-shell ends (2') spaced apart from each other and the fastening mean (5) has a tape (14) with a hook-and-loop fastener (12)
    and wherein the tape (14) is attached to the handle-shell ends (2') and the tape (14) is provided running out from the handle-shell ends (2') to encompass the handle (3) together with the handle shell (2) without impairing the contoured shape (4) of the handle shell (2).
  2. Device according claims 1, characterized in that the handle shell (2) is provided with an elastic plastic, and in particular consists of same.
  3. Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the handle shell (2) is provided exclusively with a contoured shape (4) for at least partial accommodation of thumb (10) and/or index finger (6) of the hand (16) holding the handle.
  4. Device according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that the contoured shape (4) of the handle shell (2) has a stop (11) for the side of the hand (16) holding the handle extending beyond the index finger and thumb and/or a stop (8) for the mutually facing sides of index and middle finger.
  5. Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the inside of the handle shell (2) is provided with a coating of rubber (7).
  6. Device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the handle shell (2) comprises an inner part that can be attached to the racket handle (3) and an outer part provided with the contoured shape (4), wherein the inner part and the outer part are attached adjustably relative to one another via at least one rail guide.
  7. Device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the handle shell (2), in its longitudinal extent, accommodates the hand (16) holding the handle at most partly.
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