Title:
Putting trainer
United States Patent 3918720
Abstract:
Apparatus for practicing golf ball putting includes two golf ball members mounted at opposite ends of a rigid connecting rod. The length of the rod is such that each of the ball members may be struck simultaneously by the striking face of a putter, and only then will the ball members move forwardly in a straight line.
US Patent References:
Game
Fiondella - May 1935 - 2002631
Golf practice projectile
Blanchard - December 1967 - 3357705
Game
Fiondella - May 1935 - 2002631
Golf practice projectile
Blanchard - December 1967 - 3357705
Application Number:
05/453789
Publication Date:
11/11/1975
Filing Date:
03/22/1974
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Primary Class:
Other Classes:
473/569
International Classes:
A63B69/36; A63B69/36
Field of Search:
273/16R,199,200,183,128A,16R 35/18A 46/29
Primary Examiner:
Marlo, George J.
Claims:
Having described my invention: I claim
1. In combination with a golf putter embodying a head that has an elongate striking surface of a first length, a putting training device for use with said putter, which putting training device includes:
1. In combination with a golf putter embodying a head that has an elongate striking surface of a first length, a putting training device for use with said putter, which putting training device includes:
Description:
An object of my invention is to provide a novel putting trainer which will instantly impart to the player that the ball has been struck either correctly or incorrectly.
Another object of my invention is to provide a novel putting trainer which has approximately the feel of a standard golf ball so that the same reaction is imparted to the player as if he were putting on a standard golf putting green.
Still another object of my invention is to provide a novel putting trainer in the approximate shape of a spool or two-headed structure connected by a rigid rod.
Other objects, advantages, and features of my invention may appear from the accompanying drawings, the sub-joined detailed description and the appended claims.
In The Drawing:
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of my putting trainer.
FIG. 2 is a transverse sectional view taken on line 2--2 of FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 illustrates one possible position of the putting trainer when struck by a putter.
FIG. 4 is a plan view illustrating another possible position of the putting trainer when struck by a putter.
FIG. 5 is a plan view of still another possible position of the putting trainer when struck by a putter.
Referring more particularly to the drawing: The putting trainer 1 includes two simulated balls 2 and 3 which are approximately the same size, weight and exterior appearance as is a standard golf ball. These balls are unually solid rubber and are approximately the same diameter as is a standard golf ball. The balls 2 and 3 are each mounted one on each end of a connecting rod 4 which is approximately 1/2inch in diameter and about 2.32 inches long. The balls 2 and 3 are each drilled to equally receive the rod 4 and this rod is rigidly attached to the balls 2 and 3 by means of a suitable adhesive. The rod 4 is inserted into a hold .48 inches deep, approximately, and is positioned on dead center. Thus it will be evident that when one of the balls 2 or 3 is struck, that the second ball also moves; however, not necessarily in a true line as will be subsequently described.
The blade 5 of the putter will strike the training ball structure as shown in FIG. 3, 4 or 5. If the putter head strikes one ball 2 or 3 in advance of the other ball, then a true path will not be achieved as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4. One ball will advance ahead of the other attached ball indicating that the player has made an error. If the balls 2 and 3 are struck simultaneously as shown in FIG. 5, then the training assembly will move in a straight line presumably in a direction approaching the cup. It will thus be evident that the player will plan to swing the club head correctly in order to drive the golf ball in a direction toward the cup.
Another object of my invention is to provide a novel putting trainer which has approximately the feel of a standard golf ball so that the same reaction is imparted to the player as if he were putting on a standard golf putting green.
Still another object of my invention is to provide a novel putting trainer in the approximate shape of a spool or two-headed structure connected by a rigid rod.
Other objects, advantages, and features of my invention may appear from the accompanying drawings, the sub-joined detailed description and the appended claims.
In The Drawing:
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of my putting trainer.
FIG. 2 is a transverse sectional view taken on line 2--2 of FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 illustrates one possible position of the putting trainer when struck by a putter.
FIG. 4 is a plan view illustrating another possible position of the putting trainer when struck by a putter.
FIG. 5 is a plan view of still another possible position of the putting trainer when struck by a putter.
Referring more particularly to the drawing: The putting trainer 1 includes two simulated balls 2 and 3 which are approximately the same size, weight and exterior appearance as is a standard golf ball. These balls are unually solid rubber and are approximately the same diameter as is a standard golf ball. The balls 2 and 3 are each mounted one on each end of a connecting rod 4 which is approximately 1/2inch in diameter and about 2.32 inches long. The balls 2 and 3 are each drilled to equally receive the rod 4 and this rod is rigidly attached to the balls 2 and 3 by means of a suitable adhesive. The rod 4 is inserted into a hold .48 inches deep, approximately, and is positioned on dead center. Thus it will be evident that when one of the balls 2 or 3 is struck, that the second ball also moves; however, not necessarily in a true line as will be subsequently described.
The blade 5 of the putter will strike the training ball structure as shown in FIG. 3, 4 or 5. If the putter head strikes one ball 2 or 3 in advance of the other ball, then a true path will not be achieved as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4. One ball will advance ahead of the other attached ball indicating that the player has made an error. If the balls 2 and 3 are struck simultaneously as shown in FIG. 5, then the training assembly will move in a straight line presumably in a direction approaching the cup. It will thus be evident that the player will plan to swing the club head correctly in order to drive the golf ball in a direction toward the cup.