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Golf club grip

Golf club grip description/claims

This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/758,998, filed Jun. 6, 2007, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

The present invention relates to grips and shafts for sports implements, and more preferably to indicia that are etched on the shafts of golf clubs, and viewed through translucent or transparent grips.

Grips of golf clubs are typically formed from strips of synthetic resin or rubber. Such grips are wrapped spirally around golf club shafts. To commemorate sports meetings or special events from time to time, stickers with graphics or characters are attached on the external surface of golf club grips. However, sweat tends to loosen the stickers, and the adhesive from the stickers soils golfers' hands.

Accordingly, there is a need in the art for a means for displaying desired information or decorative designs on sports equipment such as golf clubs. The means for displaying information should protect the displayed information or designs from damage and from wear and tear, while not interfering with the primary function of providing a secure gripping area for the golfer.

A method of displaying indicia on the gripping end of a golf club shaft, wherein the indicia is formed into an outer surface of the shaft, by chemical etching, engraving, bead blasting, or stamping. The use of a translucent or transparent grip allows the indicia to be viewed. The grip may be attached to the shaft by a translucent or transparent glue or liquid adhesive, so as not to interfere with the display of the indicia. The grips may be made from a rubber or synthetic material.

In the accompanying drawings, which form a part of the specification and are to be read in conjunction therewith and in which like reference numerals are used to indicate like parts in the various views:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of golf club grip according to the invention, shown mounted on a golf club shaft;

FIG. 2 is an axial sectional view of the golf club grip; and

FIG. 3 is a flow chart depicting a method for displaying indicia on a golf club shaft.

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