Collapsible air resistance training tool for improved swing

摘要

A collapsible golf swing training tool employs a plurality of elliptical blades, attached to a weighted shaft, to capitalize on air resistance, to aid in developing the muscle memory and strength required for a smooth and consistent golf swing. Cylindrical weights can be added or removed to meets the user's needs and may be positioned such that their linear axis is parallel or perpendicular to the linear axis of the tool. For convenience the blades are collapsible for easy storage within a golfer's golf bag.

主权项

1. An air resistance training tool collapsible into thin profile tool adapted for transport in a golf bag, for the development of a better golf club swing comprising:
a linear shaft having a linear axis and a distal and proximate end; a rib stop affixed at said proximate end of said linear shaft; a grip affixed at said distal end of said linear shaft; a slider residing about said linear shaft between said grip and said stop sheath, and capable of linear motion along said linear shaft; a releaseable slider lock affixed to said shaft between said shaft's distal and proximate ends; at least one flexible blade backbone having a first end and a second end and a longitudinal axis substantially parallel to said linear axis of said linear shaft when said backbone is in a non-compressed state; a stop sheath pivotally affixing said first end of said blade backbone to said rib stop; a slide sheath pivotally affixing said second end of said blade backbone to said slider; a slider lock affixed on said shaft between said proximate and distal ends; a flexible fabric blade canopy defining an open ended central cylinder with at least one generally semi elliptical fabric blade extending radially therefrom, said fabric blade having an open ended cylindrical pocket extending along a peripheral edge thereof; wherein said blade canopy central cylinder is fitted over said linear shaft and said fabric blade cylindrical pocket is fitted over said blade backbone; and wherein said blade backbone is affixed at said first end to said stop sheath and affixed at said second end to said slide sheath such that when said slider is moved to an open position along said shaft, said blade backbone deforms to form an arc between said slider and said stop sheath, drawing taut said fabric blades such that they reside perpendicular to said linear axis of said shaft.