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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 12, 2002
Filed:
Apr. 11, 2000
David Meyer, Clayton, MO (US);
Other;
Abstract
A vibration damper for use with a golf club having a shaft having a grip at a first end for gripping the club and a head at a second end for striking a golf ball. The grip is constructed of an elastomeric material and includes a tubular shell having a hollow interior and a cap at one end. The cap has an opening therethrough extending into the hollow interior. The vibration damper comprises an elongate element and a tuned mass. The elongate element is sized and shaped for insertion through the opening of the grip such that a first end of the element is disposed inside the hollow interior of the grip. A second end of the element opposite the first end is adjacent to and mounted on the cap of the grip. The tuned mass mounts on the first end of the element such that the mass is freely suspended within the hollow interior of the grip when the elongate element is inserted through the opening of the grip. When the golf club strikes a golf ball, the resulting vibration of the club is transferred, via engagement of the damper and the grip, to the elongate element and tuned mass. The vibration of the damper reduces the vibration of the club, decreasing uncomfortable vibrations felt by the golfer.