Golf swing trainer

Abstract

The present invention is a golf swing trainer that includes a handle and a weighted portion that are attached to each, whether permanently as a unitary device or temporarily, so that handle length may be adjusted. The handle comprises a neck, a first grip, and a second grip. The neck attaches to the weighted portion, while the two grips are attached to the neck. A first grip is located nearer the top end of the neck; that is, near the end of the neck away from the weighted portion. The second grip is located on the neck between the first grip and the weighted portion. Each grip protrudes from the neck at a defined angle. The weighted portion is a mass of material that is sized and shaped to provide a convenient mass that can be swung by the user.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A golf swing trainer comprising a handle having a first grip and a second grip protruding from a neck of the handle, wherein the handle is connected to a weighted portion, wherein the neck defines a center plane of the weighted portion, and the first grip is located on the neck relatively further away from the weighted portion compared to the second grip,
 wherein the first grip and the second grip are angled away the center plane and the first grip and second grip are also angled toward the weighted portion.   
     
     
         2 . The trainer of  claim 1  wherein the first grip and the second grips are angled away from the center plane at 45° and wherein the first grip and second grip are both angled toward the weighted portion at 30° relative to a horizontal plane. 
     
     
         3 . The trainer of  claim 1  wherein the connection between the handle and the weighted portion is adjustable to change the overall length of the trainer. 
     
     
         4 . The trainer of  claim 1  wherein the handle is temporarily and securely connected to the weighted portion. 
     
     
         5 . The trainer of  claim 1  wherein the weighted portion is generally shaped as a planar wedge. 
     
     
         6 . The trainer of  claim 1  wherein the weight of the weighted portion is adjustable. 
     
     
         7 . The trainer of  claim 1  wherein the weighted portion is a unitary construction. 
     
     
         8 . The trainer of  claim 1  wherein the first grip and second grip are temporarily and securely connected to the neck. 
     
     
         9 . The trainer of  claim 1  wherein each angle of each of the first grip and the second grip is adjustable prior to use. 
     
     
         10 . A method of practicing a golf swing comprising:
 holding a trainer by a first grip and a second grip protruding from a neck of a handle, which in turn is connected to a weighted portion; and   repeatedly swinging the trainer through an arc   wherein the first grip and the second grip are angled away from a center plane of the weighted portion defined by the neck of the handle, and wherein the first grip and second grip are also angled toward the weighted portion.