Most fit exercise sledge hammer

Abstract

A sledge hammer with an elongate handle having a longitudinal axis and a flexible generally geometrically uniform removable mass affixed to the handle at a distal end thereof. The mass is secured to the handle with a bolt adapted to extend through the mass and into the distal end of the handle. The bolt is threaded and engages mating threads in the handle. A cone is disposed on the distal end of the handle between the handle and the mass to secure the mass to the handle In the best mode, the mass is a ball which may be perfectly round or have one or more flat surfaces. The ball should have some dampening properties.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A sledge hammer comprising:
 an elongate handle having a longitudinal axis and   a flexible generally geometrically uniform removable mass affixed to said handle at a distal end thereof.   
     
     
         2 . The invention of  claim 1  wherein said mass is secured to said handle with a bolt adapted to extend through said mass and into the distal end of said handle. 
     
     
         3 . The invention of  claim 2  wherein said bolt is threaded and engages mating threads in said handle. 
     
     
         4 . The invention of  claim 1  further including a cone disposed on said distal end of said handle between said handle and said mass to secure said mass to said handle. 
     
     
         5 . The invention of  claim 1  wherein said mass is secured to said handle with a Velcro strap. 
     
     
         6 . The invention of  claim 1  wherein said mass is a ball. 
     
     
         7 . The invention of  claim 6  wherein said ball is round. 
     
     
         8 . The invention of  claim 6  wherein said ball is generally round with numerous flat surfaces. 
     
     
         9 . The invention of  claim 6  wherein said ball is elastic. 
     
     
         10 . The invention of  claim 9  wherein said all is rubber. 
     
     
         11 . The invention of  claim 9  wherein said ball is made of at least partially translucent material. 
     
     
         12 . The invention of  claim 11  further including a light inside said ball. 
     
     
         13 . The invention of  claim 6  further including a striking target. 
     
     
         14 . The invention of  claim 13  wherein said target includes a mechanism for registering the number and/or impact of each strike by said hammer. 
     
     
         15 . The invention of  claim 14  further including a digital readout. 
     
     
         16 . The invention of  claim 6  further including means for sensing the position of said hammer and/or said user and providing a display on a monitor. 
     
     
         17 . The invention of  claim 16  wherein said display is provided in a virtual or gaming environment. 
     
     
         18 . The invention of  claim 16  wherein said means includes a gaming platform. 
     
     
         19 . The invention of  claim 16  wherein said display includes virtual goggles. 
     
     
         20 . An exercise sledge hammer comprising:
 an elongate handle having a longitudinal axis;   a flexible generally geometrically uniform removable rubber ball affixed to said handle at a distal end thereof, said ball being generally round with numerous flat surfaces and secured to said handle with a bolt adapted to extend through said ball and into the distal end of said handle, said bolt being threaded and adapted to engage mating threads in said handle; and   a cone disposed on said distal end of said handle between said handle and said mass to secure said mass to said handle.