 |
Description  |
|
|
The invention relates to a device to assist golfers in developing a proper
stance in practicing swings and aligning shots with the intended
direction.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Golf has been a popular sport for many years but the development of golf
and the number of participants has increased tremendously in the last 20
years. One need only recall the significant increase in golf course
construction that has taken place over the last 20 years, to confirm that
golf is one of the fastest growing recreational sports activities. Golf is
also a widely watched sports event, particularly on television.
One of the perennial problems of all golfers, even so called "good
golfers", is choosing a proper stance relative to the intended or desired
direction of flight of the golf ball. Golfers have often placed a club on
the ground aligned with the desired direction of flight of the ball and
then chosen a stance wherein their feet are substantially square to the
line defined by the club which is parallel to the intended flight of the
ball. However, the additional alignment of the ball and club in relation
to the feet is still left open to the perception of the player.
Golfing aids to assist golfers in selecting an appropriate stance when
"lining" up a golf shot are well known in the art. For example, U.S. Pat.
No. 4,583,739 granted Apr. 22, 1986 to Kabbany relates to a goffer's
stance position device which comprises a pair of elongated members
pivotably secured to one another and pivotable between an operable
position wherein the members are substantially at right angles and a
closed, collapsed or inoperable party.
The device is not easily transportable by the golfer and is the type of
device that relatively takes up additional space. No golfer would carry it
with him/her and it is the type of device, while collapsible, is still of
a size left mainly to practice areas.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,610,632 granted Oct. 5, 1971 relates to a golfing aid which
provides a directional aid in practicing golf shots. The device comprises
two guides adjustably connectable at right angles to one another and the
device includes a third guide member pivoted to the end of one of the
other two. The two guides are seated in a slotted connector member to
which a cap is threadedly secured to hold the guides in their right
angular relationship. The cap includes a spigot to hold the two crossed
guides firmly together.
It would be advantageous for a golfer to have a simple, easily portable
device which would hold two golf clubs from his/her bag not otherwise
being used, at right angles. The assembly can be placed on the ground and
used to provide directional aid to the practicing golfer with respect to
his feet, body and the ball with regard to the intended line of flight of
the ball.
The assembly or grid-like form useful in developing improved stance
techniques with respect to the intended flight of a ball. Further, the
assembly would assist developing consistency with respect to the position
of the feet in relation to the ball and the position of the body relative
to the ball to be hit.
While the prior art shows more complicated devices and indicia marked
guides as noted above, the fact that the clubs of the golfer can be used
would be a significant attraction to the frequency of use of this device
assembled with clubs, since the device can be used at any time wherever
the golfer is with his/her clubs and golf bag and particularly on a
practice range.
Further, golfer's need to develop consistency and repetition in a swing and
it would be advantageous for the golfer to not only have a grid for
his/her stance but also to have a device or devices which, when assembled
with golf clubs, will enable the golfer to further visualize the position
of a club in relation to the hands, arms and body and be able to repeat
the swing so the "feel" of these positions develops into a consistent golf
swing. Two of the more preferred devices when assembled with these clubs
enables the golfer to visualize the "clock" technique of David Leadbetter,
one of the leading golf teachers, a teaching which provides check points
in the swing.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Accordingly, the invention in one aspect seeks to provide a device which
will permit two golf clubs to be detachably secured in a cross
configuration at 90.degree. to each other, which assembly may be placed on
the ground and used by the golfer in practice sessions to improve his/her
address to the ball and in particular, the placement of the feet in
relation to the intended or desired direction of the ball.
More particularly, in one embodiment of the device, there is a plate
portion and clip-like connectors on each face of the plate for detachable
connection with the shafts of golf clubs, preferably adjacent the grip of
the clubs. These first and second clip-like connectors on opposed faces of
the plate portion are oriented at 90.degree. to each other whereby clubs
assembled with the device are at right angles to each other.
In another, more preferred aspect, the device includes an additional
clip-like connector on each face of the plate which will permit the use of
the two such devices to form a grid assembly of clubs which will provide
visual help in appreciating the position of the check points in the
development of a golf swing. One of the additional, third, clip-like
connectors is parallel to and on the same face as the first connector
whereas the other, additional clip-like connector, the fourth, is on the
same side of the plate as the second connector but at a selected angle to
the axis of the first and third connectors.
Preferably, the device is made of plastic and the clip-like connectors are
sized to take into consideration the normal taper aspects of golf clubs.
Although one elongate clip-like connector may be on each side, I prefer to
have two spaced but aligned clip-like connectors on each face of the plate
portion. The clip-like connectors may be U-shaped with the opening of the
clip either outwardly or in the direction of the plane of the respective
plate face. The clip-like connectors have an opening which is narrower
than a generally cylindrical bore and the legs of the clip are flexible
enough that the shaft of a club may be snap fitted into the clip. In one
aspect of the invention, the device is connected with the club shaft at a
portion of the club shaft nearer the club head and then moved relatively
to that club shaft to be located adjacent the grip portion of the club. In
another more preferred embodiment, one of the clips is designed to secure
to the shaft of a club distant from the grip thereof.
The inventive device is preferably of plastic material, is relatively
inexpensive and is durable and easily carried by the golfer in his/her bag
so that it is always available for use when on a practice tee or the like.
The device, whether used singly or used with other like devices, when
assembled with clubs, will maintain such clubs in the proper orientation
so that the assembly, once on the ground, can be moved or repositioned
with ease by a foot or another club without losing the relative
orientation of the clubs in the assembly.
The invention will be further understood and appreciated from the
description of a preferred embodiment in conjunction with the drawings
presented herein.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the inventive device.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the device of FIG. 1 in assembly with
two golf clubs.
FIG. 3 is a top view of the device of FIG. 1 with parts of the club shafts
shown in phantom lines.
FIG. 4 is a front elevational view of the device as shown in FIG. 3.
FIG. 5 is a front elevational view of a modification of the device.
FIG. 6 is a view of the device in assembly as shown in FIG. 2 on the ground
with a schematic illustration of the feet of a golfer.
FIGS. 7a, 7b are views from the side and front respectively of a golfer
using the assembly of FIG. 2.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a particularly preferred embodiment of the
inventive device.
FIG. 9 is a top view of the device of FIG. 8.
FIG. 10 is a front elevational view of the device as shown in FIG. 9.
FIGS. 11, 12, 13 and 14, each with parts a, b, c, show a golfer using two
devices in assembly with three golf clubs, from address of a golf ball and
three links to the swing, part (a) showing the golfer in front view, part
(b) showing the golfer in side view and part (c) showing the club assembly
schematically from above with the practice club shown in phantom lines.
FIG. 15 is an enlarged view partly of the various assemblies of clubs with
devices of the invention and illustrates a still further arrangement of
devices/clubs, namely using three of the inventive devices assembled with
clubs to further help in alignment of the feet with the flight of the
ball.
FIG. 16 illustrates a golfer using two devices to assist in practicing the
follow through of a golf swing.
DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION
Turning to FIGS. 1, 2, 3 and 4, the device 10 comprises a circular plate 12
having a golf club shaft connector means 14 extending from face 16 and an
identical golf club shaft connector means 18 extending from opposite face
20 such that connector means 18 is at 90.degree. right angles to connector
means 14. Connector means 14 and 18 are adapted to detachably hold two
golf clubs 24 and 26 at right angles or in a cross configuration, (as
shown in FIG. 2), with the connector means 14 and 18 detachably secured
respectively, to the shafts 28, 30 adjacent the respective grips 32 and
34.
Connector means 14 and 18 are identical in construction so that only
connector means 14 will be referred to in detail, with like parts also
referring to connector means 18.
Connector means 14 comprises clips 40 and 42 which are substantially
identical in construction, each clip 40 and 42 having side walls 44 and 46
extending outwardly from face 16, (or face 20), with the outer edges 48,
50 thereof defining inwardly directed flanges 52 and 54 respectively.
Flanges 52 and 54 define gap or slot 60 therebetween. The respective inner
support faces 62 and 64 of side wails 44 and 46 are concave and define a
cylindrical bore 66 which will accommodate the shaft 30 of a golf club 26
adjacent the grip 34 thereof. Clips 40, 42 are generally U-shaped in
configuration, part of the U-shape including the surface of plate 16
between walls 44 and 46.
Since the shafts of golf clubs are tapered, the internal diameter of bore
66 of clip 40 and that of clip 42 are slightly different, the diameter of
bore 66 of clip 40 being slightly less than that of clip 42, the latter
being the one closest to the grip 34. It will be appreciated that the bore
diameter of clips 40, 42 could be tapered, in which case the connector
means could be continuous across the width of face 16 of plate 12. The
aligned space 68 between clips 40 and 42, permits each clip to have a
separate bore diameter continuous throughout its length but varied
slightly from the other to more closely match the respective diameter of
the tapered shape of the golf shaft where the clips 40, 42 are located
when the device is adjacent the grip of the club.
FIG. 5 illustrates a modified device 70 comprising plate 12 with faces 16
and 20 and connector means 72, 74, each connector means 72, 74 being
identical and generally L-shaped in configuration but forming a U-shaped
connector in conjunction with the adjacent face of the plate.
Considering connector means 72, 74, they are each comprised of clips 76, 78
with each clip 76, 78 having outer edge 80 of wall segment 82 defining a
flange 84. Bore 86, between wall 82 and face 20, is adapted to accommodate
the shaft of a golf club adjacent the grip portion thereof. Clips 76, 78
are sufficiently flexible to permit a shaft to be slid into or snap fitted
into bore 86.
Again, in the modified embodiment of FIG. 5, the diameters of the bore 86
of clips 76 and 78 are varied slightly to take into consideration the
taper of the golf shaft. Further, it will be apparent to persons skilled
in the art that connector means 72 and 74 could be made continuous over
the width of plate 20, in which case a longitudinally tapered bore would
be preferred in order to take into consideration the taper of a golf
shaft, even those shafts which are tapered in steps.
Alternatively, there could be any number of clip sections. For example,
clips 76 and 78 could each be split into two clips for a total of four
short clips per side, of plate 12, but in any event, the object being to
provide a sample connector system which will easily and securely connect
with the tapered shaft of a golf club, preferably adjacent the grip
portion thereof.
Returning to FIG. 2, it will be appreciated that the diameter of the lower
portion 90 of club 24 is smaller than that adjacent the grip 32, so that
in assembling a club to the device, the smaller portion 90 of the shaft
can be inserted through gap 60 into the bore 66 of the connector means 18
and the shaft and device slid relative to each other to locate the device
so that the grip 32 of the club is adjacent the device 10, as shown in
FIG. 2. It is preferred to assemble device 10 so that it is adjacent the
grips of the club since the grips of all golf clubs are substantially the
same length, thereby providing a uniform assembly regardless of which
clubs are used. However, it will be appreciated that assembling a device
10 so that it is located at some other location on the shaft is possible
with the appropriate modifications in the sizing of the bore and
flexibility of the clips of the connector means during manufacture. Once
the clubs are secured, the assembly is quite sturdy. The assembly may be
placed on the ground and moved by a foot or another club so that the shaft
of one club is aligned in the desired direction of flight of the ball. The
club shaft which is perpendicular or at 90.degree. to the club defining
the intended or desired direction of flight, provides a grid-like
demarcation for further locating the feet of the golfer in relation to the
club being used and in locating the placement of the ball. More
particularly, turning to FIGS. 6 to 7b, FIG. 6 illustrates the device on
the ground with arrow 92 showing the desired and intended flight of a ball
94. Club 24 is aligned parallel with the direction defined by arrow 92 and
club 26 is automatically located at 90.degree. thereto, the assembly
thereby defining in essence a grid to help the golfer choose his/her
stance. For a driver, by way of example, the ball 94 is preferably located
just inside the left heel 96 with the right foot located on a line,
(dot-dash line 98), generally parallel to club 24 (and the intended
direction 92 of ball flight). Depending on the golfer, the toes of the
feet can be placed closer to club 24. Alternatively and by way of further
example, the right foot can be moved relative to the club 24 such as shown
in dotted lines 100 and the ball located at 102 for say, a mid-iron,
(5-7), shot. In any event, the assembly helps define a grid which can be
used to assist the golfer to build consistency into his/her stance and
swing.
FIGS. 7a and 7b show a golfer addressing the ball and using the device 10
with a driver 104. Particularly from FIG. 7b, it will be noted how the
club and hands are aligned with the direction of club 26 in conjunction
with the left foot and the ball. The golfer, when addressing the ball 94,
has a grid-like perspective which allows him/her to associate the correct
or preferred location of the feet, hands, arms and shoulders with respect
to the desired direction of the shot.
Device 10 is simple to make and can preferably be integrally molded of
plastic material which does not rust, will last for a long time and is
free of sharp edges or corners and therefore will not damage a golf bag,
whether carried in a pocket or suspended from a chain (not shown) through
an appropriate aperture 110, (FIG. 3). The flexibility of plastic also
enhances the ability to have a detachably secure connection with golf
clubs. The device will always be with the golfer and in being designed for
use with clubs in his/her bag, it is very convenient for use at any time
when practicing, particularly on a golf range. The assembled device, as
noted before, can be easily moved when on the ground to select different
directions and to align the assembly to select divetless portions of the
practice area. The clubs are firmly held at 90.degree. and the location of
the clubs on the ground is such that they will not interfere with the
golfer while hitting balls. Use of the device helps the golfer in
selecting his/her stance in relation to the intended direction of flight
of a ball and to associate the feet, hands, arms and hips with such stance
and alignment.
As previously noted, connector means 14 and 18 could each be molded as one
longitudinal section. However, it is preferred to have at least two clips
42, 44 in view of the tapering construction of golf club shafts, the
variation in the diameter of the bores of clips 42, 44 providing for a
more secure assembly between device and club. In such case, some marking,
such as the word "GRIP" shown at 112 in FIG. 3, can be used to indicate
that clip 44, for example, is the one to locate adjacent the grip of a
club in assembling the clubs to the device.
Further as shown in FIG. 3, arrows may be placed on a preferred upper
surface of plate 12 to indicate where the ball can be placed in relation
to the line of the club 28 and the left foot. For example, arrow A could
be for "drivers" arrow B for fairway shots and arrow C for low irons
"knock down" shots or draw shots. Advertising material or the name of a
golf course can also be imprinted or decaled on the device without
difficulty. Still further, plate portion 12 could have additional
apertures to carry a plurality of golf tees and/or golf markers.
Dimensions of the device can vary as well as the length and flexibility of
the connector means but a plate about 31/2 inches in diameter has been
found satisfactory. Further, plate 12 need not be circular, but other
shapes such as rectangular or triangular are contemplated.
Golfers with particular dedication could enhance the benefit of the aid by
consistently using the same two clubs with the device which clubs have
coloured tape markings on the shaft at selected locations which can assist
him/her with additional visual aid in locating the feet/ball for the
particular practice club being used.
Turning to FIGS. 8-10, a more preferred embodiment of the invention is
shown. Device 120 comprises plate 122 with central opening 124 for weight
and material cost advantages which will be apparent to those skilled in
the art. Device 120 has clip assemblies 126, 128, 130 and 132 with each of
the assemblies including diametrically spaced but aligned portions. The
essence of the construction of clip assemblies 126, 128, 130 and 132 is
the same as the clip elements 14 and 18 of the embodiment in FIGS. 1-5
previously set forth. Clips 126, 128, 130, 132 are adapted to accept and
be secured to the shaft portions of golf clubs. Clip assemblies 126 and
128 are on the same face 134 of plate 122 but are oriented at 30.degree.
to each other as shown by arc "C" in FIGS. 8 and 9. Clips 126, 128 are
basically identically constructed as those 14 and 18 in the first
embodiment but slots 140 are cut into the walls of the clip assemblies
126, 128 to enhance the flexibility of the clip assemblies, when they have
a uniform diameter bore to accommodate the taper of the golf shaft more
readily.
No further description of clips 126, 128 is believed to be necessary.
Turning to clip assemblies 130, 132 on face 136, the construction of these
clips is similar to clips 126, 128 and those 14, 18 of the first
embodiment. However the diametric size of clip assembly 132 is smaller
than that of clip assemblies 126, 128 and 130 and it will also be noted
that clip assemblies 130 and 132 share a common wall, wall 142, although
this is not necessary.
Clips 126, 128 and 130 are sized and shaped to securely hold a golf club
shaft adjacent the grip of the club in a manner similar to clips 14 and 18
of the FIGS. 1-5 embodiment.
Clip 132 however is sized smaller because it is intended to be secured to
the smaller tapered portion of a golf shaft closer to the hosal of the
shaft, as will become more evident from further description herein.
Turning to FIGS. 11 to 14, each made up of parts a, b and c, there is shown
in parts a and b, a golfer addressing a ball 160, (FIG. 11) and different
positions, (FIGS. 12-14), during a swing. More particularly, FIGS. 11a and
b show golfer 162 addressing ball 160 and an assembly of clubs 164, 166
and 168 lying on the ground interconnected by two devices 120 and 172.
Clubs 164 and 166 form the cross assembly with device 120 in accordance
with the embodiment shown and used in FIGS. 1-7, club 164 being secured in
clip assembly 128 on one side of plate 122 and club 166 being secured in
clip assembly 130 on the other side of plate 122 and therefore at right
angles to club 164. (See also FIG. 15). The second device 172, identical
to device 120, is secured to the shaft of club 166 but closer to the hosal
portion of the club through clip assembly 132, the smaller of the clip
assemblies on face or side 136 of plate 172. Third club 168 is secured in
clip assembly 126 of the second device 172 and therefore assumes a
30.degree. angle with respect to club 166 as shown by arc arrow D, (FIG.
15).
One of the leading and most respected golf teachers is David Leadbetter and
his book entitled "The Golf Swing" published by The Stephen Greene Press
is one of the leading books on the golf swing, including positioning,
stance and the swing itself.
A golfer 162, using the inventive devices 120/172 in assembly with clubs,
assumes an appropriate stance with club 180 as shown in FIG. 11a, b, c, in
addressing ball 160. Clubs 164, 166 set the grid for helping the golfer to
select his/her stance in relation to the direction of flight of the ball
160. This is along the lines of FIG. 7.
Leadbetter teaches that a golfer begins his swing, i.e. "taking the club
away" by rotating the body so club 180 assumes an eight o'clock, (8:00
o'clock), position as shown in FIG. 12a. (FIG. 12b shows a view from the
side and 12c schematically from overhead. This is the first check point in
the swing. The club hands, arms and body move in unison away from the
ball. There is no independent hand or arm movement relative to the torso,
only rotation of the body. When a golfer assumes this technique and club
180 is at the 8:00 o'clock position, as shown in FIG. 12a, club 180 is
directly above and in a substantially vertical plane parallel to that of
club 168. (See FIG. 12c). Because of the friction of clip assembly 126 in
securement of club 168, it is possible and desirable to have the head 182
of club 168 point upwardly. The head 186 of club 180 in the golfer's hands
points upwardly in the same manner thereby permitting the golfer to
visually see that his club has not been rotated by the hands when the
swing assumes the 8:00 o'clock position.
Accordingly, the line and direction of club 168 and its head 182 provide
the golfer with easy visual association and the attendant feel of club 180
in his/her hands relative to the check point at the "8:00 o'clock"
position taught by Leadbetter.
The golfer is therefore able to not only have the assembly of clubs on the
ground provide a grid for stance, (feet position), with respect to the
ball and the selected line of flight, but the golfer is also able to
visualize the first link or check point movement in his/her golf swing,
rotating the body, hands, arms in unison so the club 180 in his/her hands
assumes a position substantially in line with club 168. In this position,
the club 180 is above and in a line parallel to that of club 168 with the
club heads 182 and 186 pointing in the same upward direction. By this
visual alignment, the golfer sees and feels the "8:00 o'clock position".
Moving on to FIGS. 13a, b, c, the golfer now has moved his hands 190 so the
club is at the "9:00 o'clock" position based on the Leadbetter "clock". In
this position, the club is parallel to the ground but it will also be
noted that it is also parallel with club 166. With the club 166 secured in
device 120, the head 188 can be directed upwardly and it will be noted
that the head 186 of club 180 is also pointing vertically upward at the
9:00 o'clock position. The golfer's swing at the 9:00 o'clock position can
therefore also be linked to the grid of clubs on the ground and the golfer
has a visual aid to assist him/her in analyzing the swing and relating the
"feel" of the swing to the Leadbetter "9:00 o'clock" position of the club.
The repetition of this practice leads to developing consistency in the
swing at this check point or position. Head 186 of club 180 also has a
relationship with head 188 of club 166 and this further provides a visual
check so that a feel relationship develops with the golfer enabling him to
enhance duplication, repetition and consistency of swing.
FIGS. 14a, b, c illustrate the next step or link in the swing wherein the
arms, particularly left arm 190, come into play, the arms moving the club
180 so that it is basically perpendicular to the ground as seen in FIG.
14a. In this position, the left arm assumes a substantially horizontal
position and angles rearwardly of the line of direction of club 166, as
shown in FIG. 14b.
For the golfer who wishes to use a further visual aid for developing the
feel of good swing fundamentals, club 168, as attached to device 172, can
be rotated about club 166 and translated along the shaft of club 166, as
desired, to assume a position shown in FIG. 14a, b, c (and FIG. 15 in
phantom lines), in which case it angles rearwardly 30.degree., (D'), from
the line of club 166. Although the perspective view tends to show a
different angle, the left arm 190 assumes a position generally parallel
and planar with the direction of club 180 providing further a guide for
the golfer to appreciate the feel of this position of the swing with a
visual aid.
Accordingly the golfer, with two devices, at least one of which would be
structured along the line of that of FIG. 9, namely device 120 cannot only
use these two devices in assembly with clubs in his/her bag to help
develop consistency in the stance in relation to the desired line of
flight of the ball, but can also use an assembly of clubs to provide a
visual aid to link the three basic fundamental or check points in the golf
swing. The use of a visual aid to help the golfer in learning the feel of
the position of the hands, arms and club at each check point is a
significant feature of the use of the inventive devices.
FIG. 15 illustrates an enlarged view of the devices 120 and 172 in
association with clubs 164, 166 and 168, (phantom lines), relating to
FIGS. 11-13. Further, FIG. 15 shows device 172, (in dotted lines), flipped
over at 210 or assembled such that club 168 is directed rearwardly to
achieve the alignment of clubs shown in FIG. 14. It will be appreciated
that the clubs have been shown schematically in FIG. 15 in phantom lines
and are not necessarily to scale relative to the devices 120 and 172.
A still further possibility in the use of the devices is for a golfer to
use an assembly of clubs to assist in the specific alignment of the shot
with respect to the flight of the ball. It will be appreciated that the
ball 160 may be 18 inches, plus or minus, from the feet of the golfer or
the club 166. Good golfers will often place two clubs on the ground,
parallel with each other, one lined up for the direction of the desired
flight of the ball 160 to the flag and the other parallel thereto, (e.g.
club 166), for lining up the feet. In long shots, the difference between
the alignment of the feet and that of the desired direction of the ball is
not as significant as it is with short iron shots. In theory, if the feet
are aligned with the flag, a perfect shot would place the flight of the
ball on either side of the flag, depending on right or left handed golfer,
the same distance as the ball was from the line of the feet. Accordingly,
when practicing shots, particularly short iron shots, a desired approach
is to align the desired flight of the ball with the flag. The line of the
feet is then parallel to it. In order to assist the golfer in this aspect
of his practice, a third device 200 may be used as shown in FIG. 15.
Device 172 is connected with club 166 in clip assembly 132 and a club 202
is attached in clip assembly 128 so it is at right angles to club 166 and
parallel to club 164.
The third device 200 is attached to club 202 through clip assembly 128 and
a fourth club 204 is attached to clip assembly 130 of device 200.
Club 204 is parallel to club 166 and will remain so even if the assembly of
clubs is moved on the ground. The lateral distance between clubs 166 and
204 can be adjusted so that club 204 is aligned with the desired direction
of flight of the ball and the club 166 provides alignment for the feet.
The friction fit between the clip assemblies and respective shafts enables
movement of the assembly on the ground by a foot or the club in the hands.
The relative position of the clubs in the assembly is retained.
In the embodiment of FIGS. 8-10, clip connector means 130 and 132 have been
shown as separate, with clip connector means 130 being preferably adapted
to securely grip a golf shaft adjacent the grip whereas connector means
132 is preferably adapted to securely grip a shaft distant from the grip
that is along the shaft, closer to the club head. It will be obvious to
persons skilled in the art that a single clip connector means could be
used instead of the two 130, 132, provided the single clip means was
flexible enough to firmly grip the golf club shaft at any location from
the hosal end of the shaft to the grip end. Further, it will be apparent
that a golfer could have a device such as shown in FIGS. 8-10 which has
only connector means 130 and 126. This device would be used in combination
with the device of FIGS. 3-5 to provide the assembly of clubs shown in
FIGS. 11-14 or to simply provide the assembly of clubs 166 and 168 shown
in these Figures. Still further, the assembly of clubs shown in FIG. 15
utilizing devices 122, 172 and 200 could be formed using three devices as
shown in FIGS. 3-5 rather than one or more devices as shown in FIGS. 8-10.
Nevertheless, the preferred device shown in FIGS. 8-10 enables easy mold
manufacture of one device which, when combined with like devices, provides
for the variation of assemblies noted herein. However, the scope of
applicant's invention is intended to cover these possible modifications or
variations.
Accordingly, it will be appreciated that I have provided a s | | |
