US1930342A - Golf practice club - Google Patents
Golf practice club Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- US1930342A US1930342A US435887A US43588730A US1930342A US 1930342 A US1930342 A US 1930342A US 435887 A US435887 A US 435887A US 43588730 A US43588730 A US 43588730A US 1930342 A US1930342 A US 1930342A
- Authority
- US
- United States
- Prior art keywords
- weight
- golf
- club
- swing
- shaft
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired - Lifetime
Links
Images
Classifications
-
- 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
- A63B69/36—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for golf
- A63B69/3623—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for golf for driving
- A63B69/3632—Clubs or attachments on clubs, e.g. for measuring, aligning
Definitions
- This invention relaies to sporting goods and has particular reference to a golf practicing device and the principal object of the invention resides he provision of a club designed to improve ones playing in the popular game of golf by the simple method of practice in the correct and scientific way prescribed by experts and professionals.
- Anoiher object of the invention resides in the 19 provision of a golf club structure, which due to the novel arrangement of parts, prevents jerking and lunging, develops perfect balance and control, perfects timing and rhythmic swing, and requires that back swing brought back slowly and smoothly and finished before the down swing,
- the invention comprehends the provision of a golf practice club in which the 2 player may detect the slightest imperfection in his swing, due to a flexible weight supporting element connected with the shaft, which is inclined to jerk and create vibration in the shaft should the players swing be inaccurate and lacking in precision.
- FIG 1 shows the preferred embodiment of the invention.
- Figure 2 is a view showing ihe manner in which the 0111 shaft is held in use.
- Figure 3 is a sectional view of the weight suspended from the end of the club shaft
- Figure 4 is a modified example of the weight shown in Figure 3 wherein the same is constructed in laminated form.
- the present invention seeks to overcome these conditions, allowing the player to pay particular and sole attention to the swing, his balance and control, thereby loosening the tension and bringing about a rhythmic swing without jerking, and otherwise improve his game by exercising the muscles most used in playing golf.
- the invention is comprised of the conventional club shaft 1, which is gripped in the conventional manner shown in Figure 2.
- a metal tip Affixed upon the end of the club shaft is a metal tip carrying a swivel 3, to which is connected a chain, wire or other flexible elements 4 and to which latter is connected a weight 5, shown in Figures 1, 3 and 4.
- the weight 5 as apparent in the figures is substantially pear shaped and the particular shape of the weight has considerable to do with the effect in the swinging of the club, since this particular shape is scientifically balanced, where an ordinary sphere would be inclined to rotate and jerk the flexible element 4 with the slightest movement of the club, and which must be avoided.
- the weight 5 has a central cavity 6 into which passes a pin 7. Upon this pin is mounted a series of disk like weight members 8 and held thereon by means of a nut 9. Accordingly, the weight of the element 5 may be either increased or reduced to the liking of the player but it is generally adjusted to correspond with the weight 9; of the head of the conventional driver.
- a plate 10 is applied to conceal the cavity 6 and is held in place by means of screws 11.
- the club shaft is gripped in the manner shown, while the weight 5 is set down upon the ground.
- the player assumes the proper stance as is taken in addressing the ball in the ordinary circumstances.
- the shaft is then drawn backward according to the accepted directions and should the swing be started prematurely, there will be a quick jerk ill on the flexible element 4 caused by the sudden change in the direction of the weight. This practice should be continued until the proper timing is obtained and until the backward swing can be accomplished without any detectable jerking or vibration.
- a golf practising device comprising the combination of a shaft, a swivel carried by the end of said shaft, a weight having a recess therein with a closed end, a series of weights conformably received in said recess and supported upon a pin extending axially through said weight, a swivel carried by the protruding end of said pin and a chain for flexibly connecting said latter swivel to the swivel carried by said shaft.
- a golf practising device comprising a shaft and a chain having one end rotatably connected thereto, and a plummet shaped weighted member having swivel connection with the free end of said chain.
Landscapes
- Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
- Golf Clubs (AREA)
Description
Oct. 10, 1933. M. c. GRAHAM GOLF PRACTICE CLUB Filed March 14, 1950 E EE flaw/I'- GMQIIZ INVENTOR. 8
ATTORNEYS.
Patented Get. 10, 1933 UNiT'ED sTArss PATENT OFFICE GOLF PRACTICE CLUB Mack C. Graham, Dallas, Tex.
Application March 14, 1930. Serial No. 435,887
2 Claims. (01. 273-35) This invention relaies to sporting goods and has particular reference to a golf practicing device and the principal object of the invention resides he provision of a club designed to improve ones playing in the popular game of golf by the simple method of practice in the correct and scientific way prescribed by experts and professionals.
Anoiher object of the invention resides in the 19 provision of a golf club structure, which due to the novel arrangement of parts, prevents jerking and lunging, develops perfect balance and control, perfects timing and rhythmic swing, and requires that back swing brought back slowly and smoothly and finished before the down swing,
' which makes it impossible to push the club head through, thereby resulting in an imperfect shot.
Still further, the invention comprehends the provision of a golf practice club in which the 2 player may detect the slightest imperfection in his swing, due to a flexible weight supporting element connected with the shaft, which is inclined to jerk and create vibration in the shaft should the players swing be inaccurate and lacking in precision.
With the fcregoin objects as paramount, the invention has parlicular reference to its salient features of construction and arrangement of parts, to become manifest as the description pro- 0 ceeds, taken in connection with the accompanying drawing, wherein:
Figure 1 shows the preferred embodiment of the invention.
Figure 2 is a view showing ihe manner in which the 0111 shaft is held in use.
Figure 3 is a sectional view of the weight suspended from the end of the club shaft, and
Figure 4 is a modified example of the weight shown in Figure 3 wherein the same is constructed in laminated form.
In playing the popular game of golf there is much practice required, as in any other scientific game. In fact, golf, as is well known to all enthusiasts, requires considerable skill which must be acquired through constant practice, whether it be upon the course or by some suitable means which will have an effect in developing and training the muscles of the player which are exercised to the maximum extent in driving golf balls.
There are many devices used in the practice of golf which are detrimental instead of helpful to the player. The outstanding defect and the most prominent fault found to exist is what is generally termed slicing and hooking. This defect cannot be overcome simply by anchoring the ball and striking the same repeatedly with the conventional driving club, nor can it be overcome by driving the ball repeatedly against a stop, such as a curtain or the like as is the popular thought. since to do this causes the piayer to become con- 6 fused in attempting to watch the ball and there is always present in the mind of the player the subconscious reaction occasioned by the sudden arresaticn of the ball, causing him to disregard the stance and swing.
The present invention seeks to overcome these conditions, allowing the player to pay particular and sole attention to the swing, his balance and control, thereby loosening the tension and bringing about a rhythmic swing without jerking, and otherwise improve his game by exercising the muscles most used in playing golf.
Accordingly, the invention is comprised of the conventional club shaft 1, which is gripped in the conventional manner shown in Figure 2. Affixed upon the end of the club shaft is a metal tip carrying a swivel 3, to which is connected a chain, wire or other flexible elements 4 and to which latter is connected a weight 5, shown in Figures 1, 3 and 4.
The weight 5, as apparent in the figures is substantially pear shaped and the particular shape of the weight has considerable to do with the effect in the swinging of the club, since this particular shape is scientifically balanced, where an ordinary sphere would be inclined to rotate and jerk the flexible element 4 with the slightest movement of the club, and which must be avoided. The weight 5 has a central cavity 6 into which passes a pin 7. Upon this pin is mounted a series of disk like weight members 8 and held thereon by means of a nut 9. Accordingly, the weight of the element 5 may be either increased or reduced to the liking of the player but it is generally adjusted to correspond with the weight 9; of the head of the conventional driver. A plate 10 is applied to conceal the cavity 6 and is held in place by means of screws 11.
In Figure 4 is illustrated substantially the same form of weight shown in Figure 3 but in this particular structure, the weight is constructed of several plies of material to resist wear.
In the use and operation of the invention, the club shaft is gripped in the manner shown, while the weight 5 is set down upon the ground. The player assumes the proper stance as is taken in addressing the ball in the ordinary circumstances. The shaft is then drawn backward according to the accepted directions and should the swing be started prematurely, there will be a quick jerk ill on the flexible element 4 caused by the sudden change in the direction of the weight. This practice should be continued until the proper timing is obtained and until the backward swing can be accomplished without any detectable jerking or vibration. If this is accomplished the player may complete his full swing across a designated point representing position of the ball and when he is able to accomplish this without the attendant jerk of the amateur, it will indicate that he has improved his swing to such an extent that practice with an actual golf ball may be done with a greater degree of proficiency. Broadly, when one is advanced to the point where the complete swing may be accomplished without the slightest degree of vibration in the shaft, and with the proper position, his ability in actual play will be greatly improved.
Manifestly, the construction shown is capable of considerable modification and such modification as is considered within the scope and meaning of the appended claims is also considered within the spirit and intent of theinvention.
What is claimed is:
1. A golf practising device comprising the combination of a shaft, a swivel carried by the end of said shaft, a weight having a recess therein with a closed end, a series of weights conformably received in said recess and supported upon a pin extending axially through said weight, a swivel carried by the protruding end of said pin and a chain for flexibly connecting said latter swivel to the swivel carried by said shaft.
2. In a golf practising device, the combination comprising a shaft and a chain having one end rotatably connected thereto, and a plummet shaped weighted member having swivel connection with the free end of said chain.
MACK C. GRAHAM.
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US435887A US1930342A (en) | 1930-03-14 | 1930-03-14 | Golf practice club |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US435887A US1930342A (en) | 1930-03-14 | 1930-03-14 | Golf practice club |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
US1930342A true US1930342A (en) | 1933-10-10 |
Family
ID=23730228
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US435887A Expired - Lifetime US1930342A (en) | 1930-03-14 | 1930-03-14 | Golf practice club |
Country Status (1)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (1) | US1930342A (en) |
Cited By (38)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US2482015A (en) * | 1947-11-28 | 1949-09-13 | Howard W Mcconnell | Golf club accessory for swing practice |
US2848234A (en) * | 1957-07-24 | 1958-08-19 | Thomas O Brandon | Golf swing-conditioner |
US3229980A (en) * | 1962-11-14 | 1966-01-18 | Jay L Silberman | Practice golf club |
US3351346A (en) * | 1965-10-12 | 1967-11-07 | George M Strahan | Golf swing training device |
US3637218A (en) * | 1969-09-11 | 1972-01-25 | Anthony L Carlino | Spherical golf club head |
US3743297A (en) * | 1972-06-05 | 1973-07-03 | E Dennis | Golf swing practice club |
US3751031A (en) * | 1969-09-24 | 1973-08-07 | N Yamauchi | Weighted belt type exercising device |
US3759527A (en) * | 1971-04-19 | 1973-09-18 | W Witherspoon | Golf club |
US3817534A (en) * | 1969-09-20 | 1974-06-18 | A Carlino | Golf club |
US4249762A (en) * | 1979-04-09 | 1981-02-10 | Richards M David | Athletic club swing training device |
US4279416A (en) * | 1979-07-11 | 1981-07-21 | Finnigan Iii Oliver D | Juggling club |
US4343473A (en) * | 1980-07-11 | 1982-08-10 | Laursen Paul D | Golf swing trainer |
US4444396A (en) * | 1982-08-20 | 1984-04-24 | Wendt William P | Weighted golf swing exercise club |
US4602788A (en) * | 1982-08-20 | 1986-07-29 | Wendt William P | Weighted golf swing exercise club |
US4664388A (en) * | 1986-02-21 | 1987-05-12 | Correct Swing Corp. Of America | Golf club swing training device |
US4878673A (en) * | 1988-01-19 | 1989-11-07 | Objective Golf, Inc. | Golf club swing training method |
US4984801A (en) * | 1990-01-11 | 1991-01-15 | Deback James A | Golf swing muscle strengthener and swing developer device |
US5209481A (en) * | 1990-01-11 | 1993-05-11 | Deback James A | Golf swing muscle strengthener and swing developer device |
US5249803A (en) * | 1992-06-24 | 1993-10-05 | Bernard Giffin | Golf training club |
US5316306A (en) * | 1993-06-11 | 1994-05-31 | Cody Douglas R | Golf swing training device |
US5807183A (en) * | 1997-06-03 | 1998-09-15 | Benson; Michael J. | Golf-swing training device |
US5839975A (en) * | 1997-01-22 | 1998-11-24 | Black Rock Golf Corporation | Arch reinforced golf club head |
US5865686A (en) * | 1996-12-17 | 1999-02-02 | Macgregor; Duncan S. | Golf club swing training device and method |
US7326124B1 (en) | 2006-08-08 | 2008-02-05 | Fairbanks Scott D | Golf swing trainer |
US20080096736A1 (en) * | 2006-06-30 | 2008-04-24 | Richard Blackford | Exercise device |
US20080176667A1 (en) * | 2007-01-23 | 2008-07-24 | Ernesto Gutierrez | Weighted trainer golf club |
US20090156374A1 (en) * | 2007-12-15 | 2009-06-18 | Kelvin Miyahira | Chain exerciser and trainer |
US7686747B1 (en) * | 2006-06-30 | 2010-03-30 | Richard Blackford | Exercise device |
US20110245050A1 (en) * | 2010-03-31 | 2011-10-06 | Emick Daniel W | Hemisperical grip handle apparatus |
US8523714B2 (en) * | 2011-06-11 | 2013-09-03 | Tracy Thackeray | Swing training and fitness aid |
US20140287852A1 (en) * | 2013-03-24 | 2014-09-25 | Eric Clark | Sports ball throwing training system and method |
US9635846B2 (en) * | 2015-05-18 | 2017-05-02 | Charleston Bargman | Barge assistant rod saver |
US9782655B1 (en) * | 2011-08-06 | 2017-10-10 | John Michael Novosel, Sr. | Sports wrist trainer and methods of use |
US10016647B1 (en) * | 2016-02-22 | 2018-07-10 | Jonathan Perez | Weighted exercise apparatus |
US20200179782A1 (en) * | 2018-12-10 | 2020-06-11 | Monish Kundra | Golf Swing Training Apparatus |
US10912979B1 (en) * | 2019-05-09 | 2021-02-09 | HD Golf Performance, LLC | Golf swing training aid |
US20230010908A1 (en) * | 2021-03-26 | 2023-01-12 | Peter Holman | Swing motion trainer |
US11752412B2 (en) | 2021-05-03 | 2023-09-12 | Steven F. Bergeron | Golf swing simulator/training aid |
-
1930
- 1930-03-14 US US435887A patent/US1930342A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
Cited By (45)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US2482015A (en) * | 1947-11-28 | 1949-09-13 | Howard W Mcconnell | Golf club accessory for swing practice |
US2848234A (en) * | 1957-07-24 | 1958-08-19 | Thomas O Brandon | Golf swing-conditioner |
US3229980A (en) * | 1962-11-14 | 1966-01-18 | Jay L Silberman | Practice golf club |
US3351346A (en) * | 1965-10-12 | 1967-11-07 | George M Strahan | Golf swing training device |
US3637218A (en) * | 1969-09-11 | 1972-01-25 | Anthony L Carlino | Spherical golf club head |
US3817534A (en) * | 1969-09-20 | 1974-06-18 | A Carlino | Golf club |
US3751031A (en) * | 1969-09-24 | 1973-08-07 | N Yamauchi | Weighted belt type exercising device |
US3759527A (en) * | 1971-04-19 | 1973-09-18 | W Witherspoon | Golf club |
US3743297A (en) * | 1972-06-05 | 1973-07-03 | E Dennis | Golf swing practice club |
US4249762A (en) * | 1979-04-09 | 1981-02-10 | Richards M David | Athletic club swing training device |
US4279416A (en) * | 1979-07-11 | 1981-07-21 | Finnigan Iii Oliver D | Juggling club |
US4343473A (en) * | 1980-07-11 | 1982-08-10 | Laursen Paul D | Golf swing trainer |
US4444396A (en) * | 1982-08-20 | 1984-04-24 | Wendt William P | Weighted golf swing exercise club |
US4602788A (en) * | 1982-08-20 | 1986-07-29 | Wendt William P | Weighted golf swing exercise club |
US4664388A (en) * | 1986-02-21 | 1987-05-12 | Correct Swing Corp. Of America | Golf club swing training device |
US4878673A (en) * | 1988-01-19 | 1989-11-07 | Objective Golf, Inc. | Golf club swing training method |
US4984801A (en) * | 1990-01-11 | 1991-01-15 | Deback James A | Golf swing muscle strengthener and swing developer device |
US5209481A (en) * | 1990-01-11 | 1993-05-11 | Deback James A | Golf swing muscle strengthener and swing developer device |
US5249803A (en) * | 1992-06-24 | 1993-10-05 | Bernard Giffin | Golf training club |
US5316306A (en) * | 1993-06-11 | 1994-05-31 | Cody Douglas R | Golf swing training device |
WO1994028983A1 (en) * | 1993-06-11 | 1994-12-22 | Cody Douglas R | Golf swing training device |
US5865686A (en) * | 1996-12-17 | 1999-02-02 | Macgregor; Duncan S. | Golf club swing training device and method |
US5839975A (en) * | 1997-01-22 | 1998-11-24 | Black Rock Golf Corporation | Arch reinforced golf club head |
US5807183A (en) * | 1997-06-03 | 1998-09-15 | Benson; Michael J. | Golf-swing training device |
US20080096736A1 (en) * | 2006-06-30 | 2008-04-24 | Richard Blackford | Exercise device |
US7686747B1 (en) * | 2006-06-30 | 2010-03-30 | Richard Blackford | Exercise device |
US7326124B1 (en) | 2006-08-08 | 2008-02-05 | Fairbanks Scott D | Golf swing trainer |
US20080039223A1 (en) * | 2006-08-08 | 2008-02-14 | Fairbanks Scott D | Golf swing trainer |
US20080176667A1 (en) * | 2007-01-23 | 2008-07-24 | Ernesto Gutierrez | Weighted trainer golf club |
US7625295B2 (en) | 2007-01-23 | 2009-12-01 | Ernesto Gutierrez | Weighted trainer golf club |
US20090156374A1 (en) * | 2007-12-15 | 2009-06-18 | Kelvin Miyahira | Chain exerciser and trainer |
US20110245050A1 (en) * | 2010-03-31 | 2011-10-06 | Emick Daniel W | Hemisperical grip handle apparatus |
US8491448B2 (en) * | 2010-03-31 | 2013-07-23 | Daniel W. Emick | Hemisperical grip handle apparatus |
US8523714B2 (en) * | 2011-06-11 | 2013-09-03 | Tracy Thackeray | Swing training and fitness aid |
US9782655B1 (en) * | 2011-08-06 | 2017-10-10 | John Michael Novosel, Sr. | Sports wrist trainer and methods of use |
US20140287852A1 (en) * | 2013-03-24 | 2014-09-25 | Eric Clark | Sports ball throwing training system and method |
US9635846B2 (en) * | 2015-05-18 | 2017-05-02 | Charleston Bargman | Barge assistant rod saver |
US10016647B1 (en) * | 2016-02-22 | 2018-07-10 | Jonathan Perez | Weighted exercise apparatus |
US20200179782A1 (en) * | 2018-12-10 | 2020-06-11 | Monish Kundra | Golf Swing Training Apparatus |
US10905934B2 (en) * | 2018-12-10 | 2021-02-02 | Monish Kundra | Golf swing training apparatus |
US10912979B1 (en) * | 2019-05-09 | 2021-02-09 | HD Golf Performance, LLC | Golf swing training aid |
US20230010908A1 (en) * | 2021-03-26 | 2023-01-12 | Peter Holman | Swing motion trainer |
US11771975B2 (en) * | 2021-03-26 | 2023-10-03 | Back Story, Llc | Swing motion trainer |
US20240173604A1 (en) * | 2021-03-26 | 2024-05-30 | Back Story, Llc | Swing motion trainer |
US11752412B2 (en) | 2021-05-03 | 2023-09-12 | Steven F. Bergeron | Golf swing simulator/training aid |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US1930342A (en) | Golf practice club | |
US7618328B2 (en) | Golf swing trainer | |
US2002108A (en) | Exercising device | |
JPH04500461A (en) | Golf club | |
US20060276257A1 (en) | Putting training device | |
US3806121A (en) | Sportsman{3 s muscle developer game apparatus | |
US2788214A (en) | Golf teaching and practicing device | |
US3719363A (en) | Golf club swing training device | |
US2842366A (en) | Combination ball and cord | |
US5989131A (en) | Golf weight training device | |
Fisher | A repeated-measures assessment of golf shot performance at varying distances in collegiate female golfers using the Trackman portable launch monitor | |
US1585190A (en) | Attachment for golf clubs | |
US20200246669A1 (en) | Golf tee | |
JP7079098B2 (en) | Speed alarm. | |
US8632414B1 (en) | Feedback-based golf swing training aid | |
McCord | Golf for dummies | |
US8012033B2 (en) | Golf swing trainer apparatus and method | |
US9802097B2 (en) | Swing training system and method | |
US10688369B2 (en) | Lacrosse face-off/draw control training device | |
Williams | Physical education adapts to the visually handicapped | |
US1965857A (en) | Golf club | |
KR20080101308A (en) | A golf club with a grip having an elastic deformable structure | |
Sarazen | Gene Sarazen's Common Sense Golf Tips | |
McLean | Golf Digest's Ultimate Drill Book: Over 120 Drills that Are Guaranteed to Improve Every Aspect of Your Game and Low | |
Andrisani | Think Like Tiger |