Correlating ball speed with putter speed

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of Golf. The present invention provides new and improved solution to play golf in a more efficient manner. This invention is capable of measuring the green speed in most appropriate unit i.e. “inches per second”, which will give the golfer a better understanding to determine the “intensity of hit”. This device can be used for right and as well as left handed players. It can be used for both indoor as well as outdoor practices. This device enables a putting surface or “Green” to be mapped to assist golf courses and players to depict dynamic motion of the ball in terms of direction and velocity specific to variable distances.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A device and method for measuring the speed of golf ball and putter speed, and to differentiate the ratio between the two amongst different putters, for the purposes of calibration and mapping of a putting surface or green in terms of ball speed specific to variable lengths of distance, wherein said ball speed is being measured in terms of ball speed on a green, said device being capable of gauging speed in terms of inches per second within 1 foot of the ball from resting position, so as to differentiate one putt from another effectively, wherein the said device represents 3-dimensional effect, wherein said device comprising of two main components ‘A’ and ‘B’ as defined herein, wherein each of these two components comprises a battery, a housing and two sensors along with a computing device P.C.B. with individual programming, and also having means for display, switches, diffuse scan technology sensors (infrared, red light, laser etc.), individual display panels, battery, display lights, casing and charging adaptor, such that all of these components are inter-connected and are functioning together as one to achieve the desired results. 
     
     
         2 . The device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said component ‘A’ is used to measure real time speed for golf ball on a putting surface or green within the first 1 foot of movement from ball at rest with the intent to correlate friction offered by the surface, to conclude distance travelled. 
     
     
         3 . The device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the Component ‘A’ data collection is represented in 3 dimensional effect of variable slope and contours of the green on the behavior of a ball rolling, in terms of speed, deceleration and direction. 
     
     
         4 . The device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the said Component ‘A’ represents the data collection in 3 dimensional effect of variable types of turf or grass, and relative textures and length of each on the behavior of a ball rolling, in terms of speed, deceleration and direction. 
     
     
         5 . The device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said component ‘A’ has readings displayed in unit of inches per second (in/sec). 
     
     
         6 . The device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said component ‘A’ comprises dual direction capability for left and right handed players. 
     
     
         7 . The device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said component ‘A’ is calibrated with the range of ball speed imparted by the stimp-meter within the first 1 foot of ball roll on the putting surface or green. 
     
     
         8 . The device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said component ‘A’ has an option to display an average speed for up to last 5 putts through average button, if required. 
     
     
         9 . The device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said component ‘A’ has a feature of auto display reset after 10 seconds with option of manual reset button. 
     
     
         10 . The device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said component ‘A’ an adjustable sensor sensitivity for up to 2 feet but pre-set at 8 inches from ball, which means the intended path of ball roll may be up to 8 inches away. 
     
     
         11 . The device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said component ‘A’ is able to provide a reading up to one decimal point. 
     
     
         12 . The device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said component ‘B’ is used to measure real time speed detection of putter head 2 inches prior to ball impact on a green. 
     
     
         13 . The device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said component ‘B’ provides readings displayed in unit of inches per second (inches/sec). 
     
     
         14 . The device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said component ‘B’ has dual direction capability for left or right handed players. 
     
     
         15 . The device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said components ‘A’ and ‘B’ can exchange positions as per the requirement of the player, however, the purpose of measurements will always remain same. 
     
     
         16 . The device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said device is able to measure Ball speed in inches per second. 
     
     
         17 . The device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said device is able to measure Putter speed at impact in inches per second. 
     
     
         18 . The device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said device is able to measure Ratio between putter and ball which is defined herein as Hit Ratio. 
     
     
         19 . The device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said device is able to take measure of a specific putter when its specifications, including but not limited to weight, shaft, flex, loft, grip and face material; are altered, which is defined herein as Hit intensity. 
     
     
         20 . The device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said device is able to establish readings up to one decimal point. 
     
     
         21 . The device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said device is able to establish real time speed detection of putter head two inches prior to ball impact. 
     
     
         22 . The device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said device is able to establish readings displayed in unit of inches per second (inches/sec). 
     
     
         23 . The device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said device is capable of establishing the initial ball speed within the first one foot of the ball contacting the surface of green. 
     
     
         24 . The device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said device is also calibrated to the other such well-established and already known devices in the game of golf. 
     
     
         25 . The device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said device is able to establish true speed of the green even on patches due to slope, grain etc., where other devices known till date do not work always. 
     
     
         26 . The device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said device is able to establish real time speed of golf ball on a putting surface or green within the first one foot of movement from ball at rest. 
     
     
         27 . The device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said device is able to establish dual direction capability for left and right handed players. 
     
     
         28 . The device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said device is portable so as to enable actual golf course as well as indoor speed detection and practice. 
     
     
         29 . The device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said device is calibrated with the range of ball speed imparted by the other commonly used devices already in practice, within the first 1 foot of ball roll on the putting surface or green. 
     
     
         30 . The device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said device is able to establish optional display of average speed for up to last five putts through average button. 
     
     
         31 . The device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said device is able to establish auto display reset after ten seconds with an option of manual reset button. 
     
     
         32 . The device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said device is battery operated. 
     
     
         33 . The method as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein under the said method, the relationship to the initial speed of the ball as a ratio represented by “ball speed: putter speed” or “putter speed: ball speed” is also known as Hit Ratio, Contact Ratio or Impact Ratio. 
     
     
         34 . The method as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the said method differentiates the average ratio between ball speed and putter speed amongst different putters with respect to putter design, material, size, texture, density, weight, shaft flex, grip pressure, grip size, hardness, vibration, length, lie angle and loft etc. with respect to the same ball. 
     
     
         35 . The method as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the said method differentiates the average ratio between ball speed and putter speed amongst different brands and compression of balls with respect to the same putter. 
     
     
         36 . The method as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the said method alters a putter design, material, size, texture, density, weight, shaft flex, grip size, grip pressure, hardness, vibration, length, lie angle and loft etc. to change Hit Ratio favorably to suit a certain green or surface. 
     
     
         37 . A device and method for measuring the speed of golf ball and putter speed, substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings and specification.