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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 28, 2015
Filed:
Apr. 26, 2012
Allen Holland, Sheffield, GB;
Allen Holland, Sheffield, GB;
Pro Performance Sports, L.L.C., Carlsbad, CA (US);
Abstract
A golf mat includes a frame having a central channel between left and right side shoulders. A hitting pad, such as an artificial turf pad, is slidable within or on the central channel. At least one elastic element, such as a rubber cord, extends laterally across the channel, and with the elastic element attached directly or indirectly to the artificial turf pad. Impact of the golf club head on the pad causes the pad to slide forward, absorbing impact forces and providing a feel to the golfer closer to hitting off of real grass. The elastic element decelerates the pad, and returns to the pad to its original position after the impact. The elastic element may be an elastic cord having plugged or knotted ends secured between inner and outer walls of the side shoulders of the frame.