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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 28, 1995
Filed:
Dec. 12, 1994
Bradley J Denny, San Marcos, CA (US);
Richard H Hannon, Oceanside, CA (US);
Plop Golf Company, Carlsbad, CA (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for fitting golf club length and head-to-shaft angle to an individual person. The fitting club shaft is in two telescoping portions. A conventional grip is provided at the end of the first portion and the end of the second portion is pivotally connected to a conventional club head. A generally 'L'shaped electrically insulating panel has one leg extending into the second shaft portion and the other leg extending into a cavity in the head. A first series of longitudinally spaced electrical contacts on the first end are adapted to be contacted by a connection contact on the movable first shaft portion to send an electrical signal indicating club length. A second series of spaced electrical contacts are radially arranged on the second leg about the shaft pivot point. The second series of contacts is adapted to be contacted by a second connection contact to send an electrical signal indicating head-to-shaft angle. A person grasps the fitting club grip and assumes a normal golf stance. A digital display provides a visible readout on an adjacent tower of the club length and head-to-shaft angle selected by the person. A rack attached to the tower carries a number of normal clubs having different lengths and angles, so that the person can select a club having dimensions corresponding to the display.