摘要 |
<p>The present invention relates to a shock absorbing device for a racquet. The device comprises a strip (3) of resilient material, a central spine (4) on the strip (3) for location within a grommet recess in the racquet head, a plurality of apertures (6a) through the spine (4) for alignment with string holes in the racquet head, longitudinally extending integral beading (7) to either side of the spine (4) for at least partial covering of the outer edges of the racquet head adjacent the grommet recess, and one or more protuberances (8) formed along the inner surface of the beading for engagement with the racquet head to cushion impact forces delivered thereto.</p> |