DIRECT CONTACT RACQUET

摘要

The present invention relates to a direct contact racquet or “DCR.” In order to enhance the feel experienced by the player, the DCR is designed to maximize the contact between the player's hand and the ball, while still making use of a string-bed or other form of contact to provide a strike surface for the ball. In one embodiment, the strike surface is positioned on one side of the player's hand, such as the palm side or the back of the hand. In particular, a gripping surface for a player's hand is provided behind the string bed. The gripping surface may be shaped in various ways so that a player can comfortably grip it. In addition, the gripping surface may provide a clearance from the string bed when striking a ball. Therefore, the DCR places a user's hand directly behind the string bed surface used to strike the ball. In another embodiment, the player's hand is placed between two strike surfaces to allow striking of a ball using either side of the player's hand.

主权项

1. A racquet for use with a ball, said racquet comprising:
a first frame comprising a string bed for striking a ball; a gripping member comprising a convex arch spanning across the first frame, the gripping member configured to accommodate a hand of a user, wherein the gripping member further comprises a set of adjustable holes or slots, each of said holes or slots for receiving a finger of the hand of the user; and a strap attached to the first frame for securing the racquet to the user's hand or wrist.