Pool cue gel grip

Abstract

A pool cue having a deformable grip for the handle that does not transmit vibration to the user, the grip having a hydrogel member incorporated therein.

1 . A pool cue comprising a handle and a grip mounted on said handle, said grip comprising a hydrogel member. 
   
   
       2 . The cue of  claim 1 , wherein said hydrogel member is in the form of a sheet. 
   
   
       3 . The cue of  claim 1 , wherein said hydrogel member is in the form of a sleeve. 
   
   
       4 . The cue of  claim 1 , said grip further comprising a retainer member, whereby said hydrogel member is retained on said handle by said retainer member. 
   
   
       5 . The cue of  claim 4 , wherein said retainer member is in the form of a sheet. 
   
   
       6 . The cue of  claim 4 , wherein said retainer member comprises an outer layer and a base layer, wherein said hydrogel member is positioned between said outer layer and said base layer. 
   
   
       7 . The cue of  claim 4 , wherein said retainer member comprises an envelope, wherein said hydrogel member is retained within said envelope. 
   
   
       8 . The cue of  claim 4 , wherein said hydrogel member is positioned within an annular recess formed in said handle. 
   
   
       9 . The cue of  claim 4 , wherein said retainer member is provided with a stabilizing surface matrix of interconnected lines. 
   
   
       10 . The cue of  claim 9 , wherein said surface matrix of interconnected lines is in the form of a hexagonal pattern.