Patent ID: 6626774
Filing Date: 2003-09-30
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
A racquet comprising:(a) a handle and a head frame, said head frame having a proximal end portion connected to said handle and a distal end portion; (b) a flexible scoop provided on one side of said head frame, said flexible scoop defining a central pocket and comprises at least one pleat portion for forming said flexible scoop and holding it in shape; and (c) a flexible crosspiece extending across the distal end portion of said head frame for supporting a distal end portion of said flexible scoop on a back side thereof, (d) wherein said flexible scoop defines a first ramp portion along which a ball can be rolled outwardly from said central pocket and towards said head frame, and (e) wherein the distal end portion of said flexible scoop, being supported by said flexible crosspiece, defines a second ramp portion extending from said first ramp portion along which the ball can be rolled continuously from said first ramp portion, along said second ramp portion, and towards a target.