Patent ID: 7455595
Filing Date: 2008-11-25
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A golf training aid adapted to be worn on the leading forearm of a golfer to limit a flipping action of the golfer's hands during the golfer's swing, the golf training aid comprising: a. a forearm support; b. one or more fasteners for securing the forearm support to the leading forearm of the golfer; c. a dual hinge pivot assembly secured to the forearm support; d. an elongated arm secured to the dual hinge pivot assembly and extending therefrom; e. a golf club shaft retainer secured to an end portion of the arm opposite the dual hinge pivot assembly for receiving and holding the shaft of a golf club; f. the dual hinge pivot assembly including two axes of rotation, a first axis that permits the arm to rotate about the first axis, and a second axis that enables relatively limited rotation of the arm with respect to the dual hinge pivot assembly; and g. wherein the dual hinge pivot assembly and the second axis are oriented in the golf training aid to limit the flipping action of the golfer's hand during the course of the golfer's swing.