Patent ID: 6685583
Filing Date: 2004-02-03
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
A handle assembly for a sports racquet having a head portion, the handle assembly comprising:an elongate handle coupled to the head portion; a pallet coupled to and longitudinally extending along the handle, the pallet having a proximal portion, a distal portion and a gripping portion disposed between the proximal and distal portions, the gripping portion having a polygonal-shaped transverse cross-sectional area and an outer surface, the outer surface of the gripping portion being stepped down with respect to the proximal and distal portions to form a recess about the substantially the entire periphery of the outer surface; a pad having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface of the pad coupled to the gripping portion of the pallet; a cover layer extending over and substantially covering the pad and generally covering the proximal and distal portions of the pallet; and a grip is disposed over the cover layer.