EP4603158A2 - Golf-putting-trainingswerkzeug - Google Patents

Golf-putting-trainingswerkzeug

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EP4603158A2
EP4603158A2 EP25157993.4A EP25157993A EP4603158A2 EP 4603158 A2 EP4603158 A2 EP 4603158A2 EP 25157993 A EP25157993 A EP 25157993A EP 4603158 A2 EP4603158 A2 EP 4603158A2
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training tool
golf putting
width
core
putting training
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Erik R. FLEGAL
Matt L. DAILEY
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Line Lion LLC
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  • the present disclosure generally relates to training equipment for golf and, in some embodiments, to a golf putting training tool.
  • a golf putting training tool including a body extending circumferentially around a central axis, the body having a width as measured along the central axis and an outer diameter as measured radially about the central axis, the width being at least twice the outer diameter, and an alignment indicator extending circumferentially around the central axis, the alignment indicator being generally centered along the width of the body, the body includes a central portion that is generally spheroid in shape and two opposed end portions coupled to the central portion.
  • the outer diameter of the body is about 42.6 mm and the width is about 156.6 mm.
  • the alignment indicator is a recessed groove in the body.
  • the central portion includes a plurality of dimples disposed along an outer surface thereof.
  • the end portions are devoid of dimples.
  • the alignment indicator is a surface indicia applied to the body.
  • the body has a non-uniform thickness.
  • the two opposed end portions are generally frustoconical in shape.
  • the golf putting training tool further includes a core extending circumferentially around the central axis and positioned within the body, and a shell disposed about the core and comprising a material having a first Shore D hardness, the body being disposed about the shell and having a second Shore D hardness less than the first Shore D hardness.
  • the core is comprised of an expanded polypropylene (EPP) foam
  • the shell is comprised of a rubber material
  • the body is comprised of a urethane material.
  • a golf putting training tool including a body extending circumferentially around a central axis, the body having a width as measured along the central axis of about 156.6 mm and an outer diameter as measured radially about the central axis of about 42.6 mm, and an alignment indicator extending circumferentially around the central axis, the alignment indicator being generally centered along the width of the body, the body includes: a central portion that is generally spheroid in shape and includes a plurality of dimples disposed along an outer surface thereof, and two opposed end portions coupled to the central portion each of which are generally frustoconical in shape and are devoid of dimples.
  • the alignment indicator is a recessed groove in the body. In some embodiments, the alignment indicator is a surface indicia applied to the cover. In some embodiments, the body has a non-uniform thickness.
  • a “putter” is a club used in the sport of golf that is designed for use in putting, typically with a flat-faced head being generally perpendicular to the ground during use.
  • a “club head” as used in reference to a golf club e.g., a putter
  • the “face” or “clubface” as used to reference the clubhead and/or putter is the flat surface of the clubhead that is intended for striking the golf ball.
  • the “toe” of the clubface is the region of the clubface that is located farthest from the golfer when in use.
  • the width W is at least twice the outer diameter D.
  • the width W may be about 156.6 mm and the outer diameter D may be about 42.6 mm.
  • the width W is at least three times greater than the outer diameter D.
  • the width W is between about two times to about four times greater than the outer diameter D.
  • the outer diameter D is generally equal to the diameter of a conventional golf ball.
  • the width W is between about 50% to about 110% greater than the width Wp of a conventional putter face 10.
  • the outer diameter D is about twice the height Hp of a conventional putter face 10.
  • the training tool 100 has a total mass that is generally the same as a golf ball.
  • the mass of the training tool 100 may be about 45.5 grams.
  • the training tool 200 may be generally the same as the training tool 100 except that it may be smaller in size.
  • the smaller size of training tool 200 when compared to training tool 100 may result in the training tool 200 being more challenging for a user to putt in a straight line.
  • the surface area of the training tool 200 is less than the surface area of the training tool 100, which may result in the training tool 100 being easier to putt in a straight line than the training tool 200.
  • the training tool 200 may include core, shell and cover layers substantially the same as the core 102, shell 104 and cover 106 described above.
  • the training tool 200 may include an alignment indicator 208 generally the same as the alignment indicator 108.
  • the alignment indicator 208 may extend circumferentially around the core axis C and may be visible along the cover 206.
  • the central portion 316 illustrated in Figs. 6-7 has a shape defined by rotating an ellipse about the core axis C (e.g., generally a football shape).
  • the central portion 316 includes a plurality of dimples.
  • the end portions 318a and 318b are devoid of dimples.
  • the width W4 and outer diameter D4 of the cover 406 may be equal to the width W and outer diameter D of the cover 106 discussed above with regards to Figs. 1-2 .
  • the training tool 400 includes an alignment indicator 408 that is generally the same as the alignment indicator 108.
  • the alignment indicator 408 is centered along the width W4 of the cover 406 and extends circumferentially around the core axis C.
  • the hemispherical end portions of the cover 506 are generally smooth. In some embodiments, the end portions of the cover 506 are devoid of dimples. In some embodiments, the cover 506 of the training tool 500 has generally the same width W5 and diameter D5 as the training tool 400.
  • a golf putting training tool generally designated 600, in accordance with another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the training tool 600 may be similar to the training tool 100 except that it may be devoid of dimples 114, may be shaped differently and/or may include one or more spiraled indicators.
  • the training tool 600 may be comprised of a core extending circumferentially around the core axis C, a shell and a cover 606, each of which being generally the same as the core 102, shell 104 and cover 106.
  • the alignment indicator 608 of the training tool 600 may be generally the same as the alignment indicator 108 except that the alignment indicator 608 may be surface indicia applied to the outer surface of the cover 606.
  • the training tool 600 includes a central portion 616 that is generally cylindrical in shape and two opposed end portions 618a and 618b that are frustoconical in shape.
  • the central portion 616 may include indicators 620a and 620b, each forming a spiral-like pattern along the outer surface of the cover 606.
  • Each indicator 620a and 620b may be defined by a helical path extending from the alignment indicator 608 to the end portions 618a and 618b.
  • the indicators 620a and 620b are surface indicia applied to the outer surface of the cover 606.
  • the spiral-like pattern of the indicators 620a and 620b may aid a user in visually determining whether the travel path of the training tool 600 is generally straight (e.g., when rolling along a straight line).
  • the training tool 600 is sized to at least substantially cover the face of a putter.
  • the cover 606 may have an outer diameter D6 and a width W6 greater than the corresponding height and width of a conventional putter face, as discussed above.
  • the diameter D6 is generally equal to that of a golf ball.
  • the diameter D6 may be about 42.6 mm.
  • the width W6 is between about 106.6 mm to about 156.6 mm. In some embodiments, the width W6 is about 132.3 mm.
  • a golf putting training tool generally designated 700, in accordance with another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the training tool 700 may be similar to the training tool 100 except that it may not include an alignment indicator and may be differently shaped.
  • the training tool 700 may be comprised of a core extending circumferentially around the core axis C, a shell and a cover 706, each of which being generally the same as the core 102, shell 104 and cover 106.
  • the outer surface of the cover 706 has a shape defined by a series of spheroidal shapes, each centered on and extending along the core axis C and each being generally the same size and/or shape.
  • the outer surface of the cover 706 has a shape defined by a series of alternating convex and concave curves revolved around the core axis C.
  • the training tool 700 is sized to at least substantially cover the face of a putter.
  • the cover 706 may have a maximum outer diameter D7 and a width W7 greater than the corresponding height and width of a conventional putter face, as discussed above.
  • the maximum outer diameter D7 is generally equal to that of a golf ball.
  • the maximum outer diameter D7 may be about 42.6 mm.
  • the width W7 is between about 106.6 mm to about 170.0 mm. In some embodiments, the width W7 is about 156.9 mm.
  • a golf putting training tool generally designated 800, in accordance with another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the training tool 800 may be similar to the training tool 100 except that it may not include any dimples and may be differently shaped.
  • the training tool 800 may be comprised of a core extending circumferentially around the core axis C, a shell and a cover 806, each of which being generally the same as the core 102, shell 104 and cover 106.
  • the cover 806 may include a central portion 816 that is generally cylindrical in shape and two opposed end portions 818a and 818b that are generally conical in shape.
  • the conical end portions 818a and 818b have a rounded apex rather than a pointed apex.
  • the alignment indicator 808 may be similar to the alignment indicator 108 except that it may be surface indicia applied to the cover 806 and it may include one or more patterned shapes.
  • the alignment indicator 808 includes a series of arrows disposed between opposed lines, each of which extends circumferentially around the core axis C.
  • the training tool 800 is sized to at least substantially cover the face of a putter.
  • the cover 806 may have a maximum outer diameter D8 and a width W8 greater than the corresponding height and width of a conventional putter face, as discussed above.
  • the maximum outer diameter D8 is generally equal to that of a golf ball.
  • the maximum outer diameter D8 may be about 42.6 mm.
  • the width W8 is between about 156.6 mm to about 250.0 mm. In some embodiments, the width W8 is about 228.3 mm.
  • a golf putting training tool generally designated 900, in accordance with another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the training tool 900 may be similar to the training tool 300 except that it may not include any dimples and may be differently shaped.
  • the training tool 900 may be comprised of a core extending circumferentially around the core axis C, a shell and a cover 906, each of which being generally the same as the core 102, shell 104 and cover 106.
  • the shape of the cover 906 is substantially the same as the cover 306 except that the central portion 916 is generally cylindrical in shape.
  • the training tool 900 includes an alignment indicator generally the same as alignment indicator 108 or alignment indicator 308.
  • the training tool 900 may include an alignment indicator centered along the width W9 of the training tool, extending circumferentially around the core axis C and being visible along the cover 906.
  • the training tool 900 is sized to at least substantially cover the face of a putter.
  • the cover 906 may have a maximum outer diameter D9 and a width W9 greater than the corresponding height and width of a conventional putter face, as discussed above.
  • the maximum outer diameter D9 is generally equal to that of a golf ball.
  • the maximum outer diameter D9 may be about 42.6 mm.
  • the width W9 is between about 106.5 mm to about 156.6 mm. In some embodiments, the width W9 is about 132.3 mm.
  • the training tool 1000 may be similar to the training tool 300 except that it may include a body 1006, similar to cover 306, except that the central portion 1016 thereof may be spherical in shape and/or may have a non-uniform thickness.
  • the training tool 1000 may be comprised of a core extending circumferentially around the core axis C, a shell and the body 1006, and having a cover encapsulating the core and shell.
  • the training tool 1000 includes an alignment indicator 1008 that is generally the same as alignment indicator 308 except that it is a recessed groove formed on the body 1006.
  • the alignment indicator 1008 may include a color and/or surface indicia for aiding in visual identification of the alignment indicator 1008.
  • the training tool 1000 is generally the same size as the training tool 300.
  • the width W10 and maximum diameter D10 of the body 1006 may be generally equal to the width W3 and outer diameter D3 of the cover 306 discussed above with regard to Figs. 6-7 .
  • the body 1006 has a non-uniform thickness. For example, and as illustrated in Fig.
  • the central portion 1016 of the body 1006 may have a thickness that is greater than the thickness of the end portions 1018a and 1018b. In some embodiments, the thickness of the body 1006 at different areas is selected in order to achieve a generally uniform weight distribution throughout the training tool 1000.
  • the body 1006 may include apertures 1019a and 1019b at the end portions 1018a and 1018b thereof. In some embodiments, the apertures 1019a and 1019b are sized to achieve a generally uniform weight distribution of the training tool 1000.
  • the apertures 1019a and 1019b may be aligned with the central axis C. For example, the apertures 1019a and 1019b extend circumferentially around central axis C. In some embodiments, the apertures 1019a and 1019b have a generally equal diameter.
  • the training tool 1100 may be generally the same as the training tool 1000 except that the thickness of one or more portions of the body 1106 may be different from that of the body 1006.
  • the end portions 1118a and 1118b of the body 1106 may have a thickness that is greater than the thickness of the central portion 1116.
  • the thickness of the body 1106 at different areas is selected in order to achieve a generally uniform weight distribution throughout the training tool 1100.
  • the body 1106 includes apertures 1119a and 1119b at the corresponding end portions 1118a and 1118b.
  • the apertures 1119a and 1119b may be sized to achieve a generally uniform weight distribution of the training tool 1100.
  • the apertures 1119a and 1119b extend circumferentially around the central axis C.
  • the apertures 1119a and 1119b have a generally equal diameter.
  • the training tool 1100 may be comprised of a core extending circumferentially around the core axis, a shell and the body 1106 may act as a cover encapsulating the core and shell in generally the same manner as cover 106.
  • the core, shell and cover 1106 of training tool 1100 may be generally the same as the core 102, shell 104 and cover 106 except that they may have a different shape.
  • the training tool 1100 does not include a core and/or shell disposed within the body 1106.
  • the body 1106 is hollow.
  • the body 1106 extends circumferentially about the central axis C.
  • the training tool 1100 includes an alignment indicator 1108 that is generally the same as alignment indicator 1008.
  • the alignment indicator 1108 may include a color and/or surface indicia for aiding in visual identification of the alignment indicator 1108.
  • the training tool 1100 is generally the same size as the training tool 1000.
  • the width W11 and maximum diameter D11 of the body 1106 may be generally equal to the width W10 and maximum diameter D10 of the cover 1006.
  • the method includes placing a golf putting training tool on a ground surface.
  • the training tool 100 may be placed on a ground surface in a resting position 50a.
  • the method includes aligning the training tool with an intended line of travel. For example, a user may orient the training tool 100 relative to the ground surface such that the alignment indicator 108 extends along a desired line of travel, which in Figs. 18-19 is illustrated as the axis A.
  • the method may include aligning an alignment aid 12 of a putter with the alignment indicator 108 of the training tool.
  • a putter is placed behind the training tool 100, and the alignment aid 12 of the putter is aligned with the alignment indicator 108 of the training tool 100.
  • Aligning the alignment aid 12 and indicator 108 may include causing the alignment aid 12 of the putter to be substantially parallel to the indicator 108 and vertically aligned therewith.
  • the alignment aid 12 is aligned with the indicator 108 and each extends along a common axis A.
  • Fig. 19 provides an example of the alignment aid 12 not being aligned with the indicator 108.
  • the alignment aid 12 extends along an axis B that is not parallel to or vertically aligned with the axis A (e.g., the intended line of travel).
  • the putter face 10 may be substantially parallel to the core axis C of the training tool 100.
  • the putter face 10 illustrated in Fig. 18 is generally parallel to the core axis C, wherein in Fig. 19 , the putter face 10 is at an oblique angle relative to the core axis C.
  • the method includes striking the golf putting training tool 100 with a face of the putter.
  • a user swings the putter such that the training tool 100 is struck by the putter face 10.
  • the training tool 100 is configured to roll from resting position 50a along the intended line of travel A to a secondary position 50b.
  • the training tool 100 is configured to roll from resting position 50a along the intended line of travel A to a secondary position 50b.
  • the training tool 100 is struck while the putter face 10 is parallel to the core axis C causing the training tool to roll along the intended line of travel A from the resting position 50a to the secondary position 50b.
  • the orientation of the core axis C remains substantially the same as the training tool 100 rolls along the intended line of travel A.
  • the training tool 100 translates along the intended line of travel such that the core axis remains substantially perpendicular thereto from the resting position 50a to the secondary position 50b.
  • This may provide a visual indication to the user that their putter face 10 was squared with the intended line of travel A at the time of impact. As such, the user may attempt to repeat the same swing in order to improve their ability to consistently square the face of their putter with the intended line of travel at the time of impact.
  • the toe of the putter contacts the training tool 100, causing training tool 100 to rotate such that the core axis C is no longer perpendicular to the intended line of travel A.
  • the training tool 100 rolls from the resting position 50a to the secondary position 50c at which the core axis C is at an oblique angle relative to the intended line of travel A. This may provide a visual indication to the user that their putter face 10 was not squared with the intended line of travel A at the time of impact.
  • the end of the training tool 100 proximate the toe of the putter at the time of impact is forward of the opposing end, thereby providing a visual indication to the user that their putter face 10 was closed at the time of impact.
  • This may be beneficial to the user as they may attempt to adjust their swing and/or grip to compensate for a closed putter face.
  • the end of the training tool 100 proximate the heel of the putter is forward of the opposing end, this may provide a visual indication to the user that their putter face 10 was open at the time of impact.
  • the training tools and methods discussed herein may enable a user to reliably practice putting while providing immediate and easily identified feedback to aid the user in improving their putting skills.

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