Patent ID: 7556574
Filing Date: 2009-07-07
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. An elongated hollow handle for attachment to a lacrosse head, comprising: a first handle sidewall oriented generally parallel to a first sidewall of the attached lacrosse head; a second handle sidewall oriented generally parallel to a second sidewall to the attached lacrosse head; a first handle end wall extending between said first handle sidewall and said second handle sidewall; a second handle end wall extending between said first handle sidewall and said second handle sidewall; a texture applied to an exterior surface of at least one of the first handle sidewall, and said first handle end wall, with at least one of said second handle sidewall and said second handle end wall remaining substantially texture-free so that the handle includes different textured and texture-free zones that a player perceives to provide tactile feedback to the player regarding the relative orientation of the attached lacrosse head, wherein said first sidewall exteriorly defines a first channel that opens outwardly and includes a curvilinear bottom, wherein said second sidewall defines a second channel that opens outwardly and includes a curvilinear bottom, wherein said first channel and second channel are disposed inwardly in an opposing manner with respect to the first and second sidewalls so that the handle is allowed to flex, which provides the handle with whip when a player passes or shoots with the handle.