JPH0415068A - Golf ball made of ice - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide a safe and inexpensive golf ball providing nearly the same comfortable feeling as in the case of hitting a true golf ball and practically having exercise effect by making the golf ball with ice. CONSTITUTION:A material is formed by freezing water to make ice and cutting a mass of ice by means of machine, or pouring water into a mold having a golf ball form, followed by freezing. As an ice golf ball 1 is broken into pieces by an impact, it is not dangerous even if it flies far. Thus, no dimple for improving the flying distance is not required, and further, as a net is also not required, any open space such as park, field, and river may form an instant exercising space for hitting practice, and a person can hit the ball toward it with a vengeance. Further, whether a club head precisely hit the center of the ball can be judged from the broken state of the ice ball. As the scattered ice pieces are melted into water and then evaporated, their collection is not required, and they are non-polluting.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention This invention relates to a special type of golf ball used for ball hitting practice.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Golf ball hitting practice is usually performed at a driving range for a fee. But you have to go to those practice ranges. There are some inconveniences, such as not being able to do it when it's convenient. Some golf enthusiasts practice with internet equipment in their gardens, but the reality is that the average golf enthusiast does not have that kind of space.

Various ideas have been considered and proposed, including a golf ball with a string attached to it, and a practice machine that attaches a golf ball to the tip of a rotating shaft and converts the ball's flying motion into rotational motion. Although some products have been proposed and commercialized, they have advantages and disadvantages, such as being expensive and being easily broken.

The problem that the invention aims to solvePracticing with a practice swing of a golf club, which does not require any practice equipment or skills, does not provide the real pleasure of golf, such as the exhilaration and feeling of hitting the ball, so it is easy to get tired of it quickly. be.

After all, if you don't actually hit a golf ball, you won't practice hitting the ball, and it won't last long, so it won't be exercise.

In addition to these reasons, even if you don't have time to go to a driving range or don't have space to stretch out in your garden, you can still enjoy the same pleasure as hitting a real golf ball, and it's actually effective for practicing, and it's safe. , a completely new training tool that is inexpensive is desired.

Means for Solving the Problems The present invention will be explained with reference to the drawings using a golf ball made of ice that can be made using a household refrigerator.

EXAMPLE FIG. 1 (1) is a cross-sectional view of the golf ball of the present invention, in which the material is frozen with water to form ice.

There are two ways to make it: one is to carve it from a block of ice using a machine, and the other is to pour water into a golf ball-shaped mold and freeze it.

In addition, many small depressions called dimples are formed on the surface of a real golf ball to increase flight distance.
For the reason described below, this ice ball has optional dimples, and the dimples are omitted in the drawing.

Compression of a golf ball is a number that represents the degree of depression when the ball hits the club face (the hitting surface of a golf club).

This ball () is made of ice and shatters instantly upon impact (the collision between the club head of the golf club and the ball). -It looks like you are hitting a rock, but if you are just practicing hitting the ball, it will serve as a golf ball.

Effects of the Invention Since the ice golf ball (1) breaks apart upon impact, there is no danger of it flying far away.

Therefore, there is no need for dimples to increase distance, and there is no need for a net, so any small open space such as a park, field, or river can become an impromptu practice field for batting practice, and you can hit the ball as hard as you can. By observing the breaking of the ice ball, it is possible to determine whether or not the club head is properly seated in the center of the ball.

If you hit the ball accurately, the ball will scatter beautifully like fireworks, and it's no exaggeration to say that you can feel the sensation of hitting the ball.

The scattered ice layer melts and turns into water, which eventually evaporates, so there is no need to pick it up and there is no pollution.

Thus, the ice golf ball (11) does not require a net and has unique effects and features not found in other practice equipment.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view of the golf ball of the present invention (dimples are omitted). (1) Ice golf ball

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. An ice golf ball characterized by being made of ice with or without dimples.