Patent ID: 7374498
Filing Date: 2008-05-20
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A method of making a golf club grip, comprising the steps of: providing an underlisting sleeve comprising resilient material and having a cap, a nipple and a main portion extending therebetween; providing a first fabric layer; providing a second fabric layer having a first set of substantially parallel fibers extending in a first direction and second set of substantially parallel fibers extending in a second direction substantially perpendicular to said first direction; overlapping said first and second fabric layers; providing a liquid polyurethane; applying said liquid polyurethane to said first and second fabric layers such that said polyurethane impregnates said second fabric layer; coagulating said liquid polyurethane into a coagulated polyurethane layer to form a grip material wherein said coagulated polyurethane layer bonds said first fabric layer to said second fabric layer; buffing at least a portion of said coagulated polyurethane layer such that a least a portion of said second fabric layer is exposed; and adhering said grip material to said main portion.