JPH0578355B2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Object of the Invention) The present invention relates to a practice tool that allows golf swing practice to be carried out in a narrow space such as a living room, and is ideal for correcting, checking, and increasing grip strength of the swing. The present invention aims to provide a golf swing training tool with a novel structure that allows individuals to correctly acquire various elements necessary for realizing a natural golf swing.

(Prior Art) Although golf has now become an extremely popular sport, the majority of golf enthusiasts, both now and in the past, have great difficulty in improving their golf skills. Therefore, various exercise tools have been commercialized so far.

For example, they can be worn on both arms to correct the shape of the triangle formed by both arms and chest, or they can be worn not only on both arms, but also on the head, waist, etc.
Devices are also applied to both legs, and some are designed to help correct the balance of the whole body through almost robotic-like training equipment, or devices are used to correct the balance of the entire body by means of a device that resembles a robot. There are so many practice tools that allow you to actually swing along the line, and there are too many to list.

By the way, most of the training devices that have been proposed so far are designed to mechanically force swings as in practice, so the devices themselves are large-scale.
Although the devices themselves are not very large, most of them are of the type that would not be effective for practicing unless you hold an actual club in your hands, and all of them are essentially at least capable of swinging with a club in your hands. They were all things that needed space.

However, many golf enthusiasts do not necessarily have the privilege of having the space to do so, and there are very few people who have access to commercially available practice equipment, let alone at home or at work. That is the current situation. Therefore, many people keep in mind swing models that they see in books or TV lessons.
He practices his normal swing by simply folding his hands in a corner of the room, trying to keep his enthusiasm at bay. However, with this level of practice, although it may give you some relaxation, you can hardly expect any practice effect, and no matter how long it takes, it will not lead to improvement, and in the end you will end up wasting a lot of money and precious time. If there is no effective practice method other than the general pattern of spending a lot of time and going to the practice range, you will have no choice but to give up.

The present invention was developed and completed in view of such circumstances, and aims to provide a practical golf swing training tool with a novel structure having the configuration described in detail below.

(Structure of the Invention) As can be clearly understood from the representative embodiment of the present invention shown in the drawings, this golf swing training tool is provided with a weight suitable for golf swing practice, and has a substantially palm-sized disk shape or On the back side of the donut-shaped exercise tool main body 1, there is a recessed part 2 extending from the periphery to the side, which corresponds to the pads of the thumb, middle finger, and ring finger when the right hand is spread out, and fits the pads of each finger. . is on the line connecting the recess 2 for the thumb and the recess 3 or 4 for the middle finger or ring finger, and is located on the pad of the left thumb at a position slightly biased toward the recess 3 or 4 for the middle or ring finger. The basic structure is formed by forming a fitting recess 5.

The weight of the training tool body 1 is greater than the weight of the actual golf club, and therefore the weight will naturally vary depending on the individual user, so it is recommended to use a training tool with a structure that can be combined with accessory parts as described below. Although there is a need to realize this, if it is formed in advance into weights divided into multiple stages, it is possible to make the training tool suitable for training by individuals with different physical strength.

In addition, this practice tool main body 1 is basically sized so that it can be grasped with the right hand (for right-handed people) fully extended, so it has an external shape that is effective for grasping with the hand extended. That is, it must be circular, elliptical, or otherwise shaped with a diameter or width corresponding to at least the distance between the pad of the thumb and the pad of the middle or ring finger.

The shape of the recess 2 for the right thumb, the recess 3 or 4 for the middle or ring finger, and the recess 5 for the left thumb must all be shaped to fit the pads of the respective fingers. Therefore, it must be formed into a concave shape that is as smooth as possible.

Furthermore, the regulated relationship of the formation position of the left thumb recess 5 with respect to the right thumb recess 2 and the middle or ring finger recess 3 or 4 is based on the actual club grip. It is for realizing a clap that is close to the hand, and all those formed in similar positional relationships within that range belong to the scope regulated by this invention.

The material constituting the training tool body 1 is not particularly limited in type, and may be metal such as casting, lead, or stainless steel, pottery, plastic, or a composite material that is an appropriate combination of these materials, etc., as necessary. It is possible to select the most suitable one.

The golf swing training device of the present invention, which is based on the above-mentioned structure, can further have the following structure.

That is, a weight suitable for golf swing practice is given, and on the back side of the approximately palm-sized disk-shaped or donut-shaped practice tool body 1, there are provided pads for each of the thumb, middle finger, and ring finger when the right hand is spread out. Recesses 2, 3, and 4 are formed from the periphery to the side surface at corresponding positions, and the recesses 2, 3, and 4 fit in the pads of the respective fingers, and a line connects the recess 2 for the thumb and the recess 3 or 4 for the middle finger or ring finger. While the right hand fixing band 6 is formed so as to intersect with the right hand, the right hand fixing band 6 is formed on the front side almost on the line connecting the recess 2 for the right thumb and the recess 3 or 4 for the middle finger or ring finger, and slightly close to the middle finger. Alternatively, a recess 5 that fits the finger pad of the left thumb is formed at a position biased towards the recess 3 or 4 for the ring finger, and an accessory part 7 is attached as appropriate at a location that does not interfere with the recess 5 for the left thumb. This is a golf swing training tool formed by wearing and forming the golf swing.

Some specific examples will be described below.

(Embodiment 1) This example has a configuration that allows confirmation of the actual gripping hand.

That is, the attached part 7 is a grip 71, and the grip 71 is removably attached to the side surface of the training tool body 1 at a position below the recess 5 for the left thumb. practice equipment.

The grip 71 is substantially the same as an actual golf club, and has a female screw portion 14 pre-formed on the side surface of the training tool main body 1 and a male screw portion formed on the upper end of the grip 71, which is the accessory part 7. (not shown)
By screwing them together, they can be attached and detached as needed by the practitioner. However, the detachable structure is not particularly limited, and it goes without saying that any structure can be adopted.

(Embodiment 2) This is an example of a device having a configuration that can respond to differences in physical strength of individuals and the degree of increase in physical strength of individuals.

In the golf swing training tool to which the accessory part 7 of the present invention described above can be attached, the accessory part 7 is a balance weight 72, and the balance weight 72 has a recessed area for the left thumb on the surface of the main body of the training tool 1. This is a golf swing training tool which is detachably attached to an appropriate position above the golf swing training device.

In what is shown in the drawing, in order to attach the balance weights 72, 72 in a detachable manner, a recess 11 is formed on the surface of the exercise tool main body 1, and attachment holes 12, 12 are formed in the inner wall thereof. However, in place of this recess 11, the entire body is hollowed out to reach the back surface (therefore, in the case of a device adopting this structure, the external shape of the exercise tool main body 1 is approximately donut-shaped). ), it is of course possible to form similar attachment holes 12, 12 on the inner wall thereof.

Note that this balance weight 72 is by no means limited to this shape, but may be made of a plate-shaped body formed to have a unit weight, and the balance weights 72 may be assembled into a number of pieces that have the required weight and fastened with screws. It is also possible to have such a configuration, and these structures also belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

(Embodiment 3) The following golf swing training tool is an example of one having a configuration for checking swing timing.

The accessory part 7 in this example is a swing timing sensor 73, and the swing timing sensor 73 is removably pivoted at a suitable position above the recess 5 for the left thumb on the surface of the practice tool main body 1. This is a great golf swing practice tool.

The swing timing sensor 73 shown in the drawing is approximately fan-shaped and has a structure in which the widening side is heavier, and the latch portion is attached to the pivot portion 13 formed in the surface recess 11 of the training tool main body 1. Since it is used as a play fit, the recess 1 is caused by swinging.
The swing timing sensor 74 rotates left and right inside the recess 11 and collides with the left and right inner walls of the recess 11, thereby making it possible to check the swing timing.

In this embodiment, in order to idealize the left and right movement of the swing timing sensor 73, the recess 11 is formed so that the upper side thereof is slightly shallower.

Also, although not shown in the drawings, a tunnel of this type is formed inside near the side of the training tool main body 1, and an iron ball or other runner that serves as a timing sensor is enclosed in the tunnel, and the tunnel is moved along with the swing. It can also be structured so that it rolls or slides inside the tunnel and collides with the walls at both ends of the tunnel, producing a timing sound.

In the figure, the arrow 8 displayed in the recess 11 is
A guide portion is shown to indicate the direction of the position where the actual shaft would be if it swung.

(Function and Effect) The golf swing training tool of the present invention having the above-described structure first includes the main body 1.
If you are a right-handed person, put your right hand under the band 6 attached to the back side of the
Recesses 2, 3, and 4 formed for ring fingers, respectively.
, and firmly grasp the exercise tool body 1 with all your strength.

Then, gently swing it upwards over your right shoulder, keeping pressure on your fingertips, and swing it at an appropriate speed, thinking that the surface of the practice tool body 1 is the face part that catches the ball at the head of the club, and keeping in mind an accurate swing. This involves repeating swing practice.

At that time, be aware of the aspects of the training tool body 1.
This will help ensure the correct angle of the wrist when actually gripping the club, and it will also help check the return, opening, and connection of the wrist during the actual swing. It is also possible to become aware of the relationship between the rotation of the hips and the shift of weight between the legs.

On the other hand, since the practice tool body 1 is grasped with the hand open during this swing practice, the practice tool body 1
In order to prevent the grip from accidentally leaving your hand, you have no choice but to put considerable force into your entire hand, and as a result, you unconsciously train yourself to strengthen your grip.

Although it is not shown in the diagram, it is not possible to practice strengthening the grip strength of the left hand with the training equipment purchased by right-handed people until this configuration. By appropriately forming recesses at different positions where each finger pad can touch, the training tool can be used to strengthen the grip strength of both hands.

In this way, you can practice only with your right hand, which is your dominant hand, and as shown in FIG. In addition, it is also possible to practice swinging with both hands by simultaneously grasping the practice tool main body 1 and the right hand on the back side of the practice tool body 1 and combining the left hand with the right hand, almost as if holding an actual grip.

Of course, practicing with both hands will help you understand the correct form and strengthen your grip using the same awareness as practicing with one hand.

If this practice tool is formed into a structure that allows attachment of the accessory parts 7, it will be possible to practice even more effectively by rearranging them appropriately in the same manner as above. .

As described above, the golf swing training device of the present invention has an extremely simple and compact structure, is easy to manufacture, can be provided at low cost, is portable anywhere, and is easy to handle. Therefore, anyone who wants to improve their golf skills can easily and effectively practice their swing at any time and place. This is an ideal exercise tool that allows you to naturally strengthen your grip strength.

In particular, when the golf swing training tool of the present invention is formed in a structure that allows attachment of accessory parts, these effects are even more pronounced.

As mentioned above, this invention realizes an economical, practical, and highly effective training tool, and we are not satisfied with any training tool that has been provided to date. It is expected that it will be highly evaluated by many golf fans.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

The drawings are based on an embodiment representative of the present invention, and FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view, FIG. 2 is a rear view, FIG. 3 is a plan view, and FIG.
5 is a perspective view showing a state of use, and FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing another state of use. 1... practice tool body, 11... same recess, 12...
Same attachment part, 13... Same pivot attachment part, 2, 3, 4, 5...
... recessed part, 6 ... band, 7 ... accessory parts, 71
...same grip, 72...same balance weight,
73...Swing timing sensor, 8...
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Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. The back side of the approximately palm-sized disk-shaped or donut-shaped training tool body, which is given a weight suitable for golf swing practice, is provided with the thumb, middle finger, and ring finger of the right hand with the right hand extended. From the periphery corresponding to each finger pad to the side surface, a recess is formed that fits each finger pad, and intersects a line connecting the thumb recess and the middle finger or ring finger recess. On the other hand, on the front side, a band is formed at a position that is on the line connecting the recess for the thumb and the recess for the middle finger or ring finger, and is slightly biased toward the recess for the middle finger or ring finger. A golf swing practice tool that has a recess that fits the pad of the left thumb. 2. The back side of the approximately palm-sized disc-shaped or donut-shaped practice device is given a weight suitable for golf swing practice and corresponds to the pads of the thumb, middle finger, and ring finger when the right hand is held up. A right hand fixing band is formed so that it extends from the periphery to the side and forms a recess that fits the pads of each finger, and intersects the line connecting the recess for the thumb and the recess for the middle finger or ring finger. On the other hand, on the surface side, the finger of the left thumb is located approximately on the line connecting the recess for the right thumb and the recess for the middle finger or ring finger, and is slightly biased toward the recess for the middle finger or ring finger. This golf swing training tool is formed by forming a recessed part that fits the belly of the left hand, and by attaching and forming an appropriate accessory part in a place that does not interfere with the recessed part for the left thumb. 3. The attached part is a grip, and the grip is removably attached to the side of the exercise tool body at a position below the recess for the left thumb. Golf swing practice equipment. 4. The accessory component is a balance weight, and the balance weight is removably attached to a suitable position above the recess for the left thumb on the surface of the main body of the exercise tool. Golf swing practice equipment. 5. The golf ball according to claim 2, wherein the accessory part is a swing timing sensor, and the swing timing sensor is attached to a proper position above the recess for the left thumb on the surface of the main body of the practice tool. Swing practice equipment.