Squash racquet grip and training aid

Abstract

The invention relates to a squash racquet handle grip comprising at least an external surface and an internal surface, wherein said external surface includes raised surface ridges, wherein said raised surfaces ridges define (a) a forefinger receiving recess for receiving an index finger of a user's hand, (b) a first position site for receiving a thumb of a user's hand, and (c) a second position site for receiving a middle finger of a user's hand; wherein said forefinger receiving recess is disposed on said external surface at an angle relative to both said first position site and said second position site; and wherein said grip is attachable to a squash racket handle.

1 . A squash racquet grip adapted to accommodate a squash racket handle comprising:
 a tubular sleeve, said sleeve having at least an external surface and an internal surface, wherein said external surface includes at least two raised surface ridges, wherein said at least two raised surfaces ridges define (a) a forefinger receiving recess for receiving a forefinger of a user's hand, (b) a first position site for receiving a thumb of a user's hand, and (c) a second position site for receiving a middle finger of a user's hand;   wherein said forefinger receiving recess is disposed on said external surface at an angle relative to both said first position site and said second position site; and   wherein said internal surface defines an opening adapted to accommodate said squash racquet handle.   
     
     
         2 . The squash racquet grip of  claim 1 , wherein said internal surface is shaped to approximate an exterior configuration of said squash racket handle. 
     
     
         3 . The squash racquet grip of  claim 1 , further comprising an elastomer compound. 
     
     
         4 . The squash racquet grip of  claim 1 , further comprising a molded plastic. 
     
     
         5 . The squash racquet grip of  claim 1 , wherein said grip has a unitary structure. 
     
     
         6 . The squash racquet grip of  claim 1 , wherein said grip is formed of one or more layers. 
     
     
         7 . The squash racquet grip of  claim 1 , wherein said external surface further comprises a texture. 
     
     
         8 . The squash racquet grip of  claim 7 , wherein said texture includes perforations. 
     
     
         9 . The squash racquet grip of  claim 7 , wherein said texture includes a honeycomb. 
     
     
         10 . A squash racquet including a racquet head and a racquet handle, said racquet handle featuring a handle grip disposed thereon, said handle grip comprising:
 an external surface, wherein said external surface includes at least two raised surface ridges, wherein said at least two raised surfaces ridges define (a) a forefinger receiving recess for receiving a forefinger of a user's hand, (b) a first position site for receiving a thumb of a user's hand, and (c) a second position site for receiving a middle finger of a user's hand; and   wherein said forefinger receiving recess is disposed on said external surface at an angle relative to both said first position site and said second position site.   
     
     
         11 . The squash racquet grip of  claim 10 , further comprising an elastomer compound. 
     
     
         12 . The squash racquet grip of  claim 10 , further comprising a molded plastic. 
     
     
         13 . The squash racquet grip of  claim 10 , wherein said grip has a unitary structure. 
     
     
         14 . The squash racquet grip of  claim 10 , wherein said grip is formed of one or more layers. 
     
     
         15 . The squash racquet grip of  claim 10 , wherein said external surface further comprises a texture. 
     
     
         16 . A squash racquet grip comprising:
 a first surface and a second surface, wherein said first surface includes at least two raised surface ridges, wherein said at least two raised surfaces ridges define (a) a forefinger receiving recess for receiving a forefinger of a user's hand, (b) a first position site for receiving a thumb of a user's hand, and (c) a second position site for receiving a middle finger of a user's hand;   wherein said forefinger receiving recess is disposed on said first surface at an angle relative to both said first position site and said second position site;   wherein said second surface is attachable to a squash racquet handle.   
     
     
         17 . A method for positioning a user's hand on a squash racquet comprising the steps of:
 providing a squash racquet including a racquet head and a racquet handle, said racquet handle featuring a handle grip disposed thereon, said handle grip including an external surface, wherein said external surface includes at least two raised surface ridges, wherein said at least two raised surfaces ridges define (a) a forefinger receiving recess for receiving a forefinger of a user's hand, (b) a first position site for receiving a thumb of a user's hand, and (c) a second position site for receiving a middle finger of a user's hand; wherein said forefinger receiving recess is disposed on said external surface at an angle relative to both said first position site and said second position site;   placing a forefinger of said user substantially upon said forefinger receiving recess;   placing a thumb of said user substantially upon said first position site;   placing a middle finger of a user substantially upon said second position site; and   wrapping remaining fingers of said user's hand around said handle.   
     
     
         18 . A method for training a squash racquet user to grip a squash racquet handle comprising the steps of:
 providing a squash racquet to said user including a racquet head and a racquet handle, said racquet handle featuring a handle grip disposed thereon, said handle grip including an external surface, wherein said external surface includes at least two raised surface ridges, wherein said at least two raised surfaces ridges define (a) a forefinger receiving recess for receiving a forefinger of a user's hand, (b) a first position site for receiving a thumb of a user's hand, and (c) a second position site for receiving a middle finger of a user's hand; wherein said forefinger receiving recess is disposed on said external surface at an angle relative to both said first position site and said second position site;   instructing said user to place a forefinger of said user substantially upon said forefinger receiving recess;   instructing said user to place a thumb of said user substantially upon said first position site;   instructing said user to place a middle finger of said user substantially upon said second position site; and   instructing said user to wrap remaining fingers around said handle.