Pickleball Racquet with Customizable Butt Cap

Abstract

An example personalizing-capable pickleball racquet comprises a striking blade, a handle connected to the striking blade, and a butt cap that includes a transparent surface. The butt cap is configured to be attached to the butt end of the handle and to have a customizable nametag inserted behind the transparent surface. An example butt cap comprises a transparent surface and is configured to be attached to a butt end of a handle of a racquet and has a customizable nametag inserted behind the transparent surface.

1 . A personalizing-capable pickleball racquet, comprising:
 a striking blade;   a handle connected to the striking blade; and   a butt cap comprising a transparent surface and configured to be attached to the butt end of the handle and to have a customizable nametag inserted behind the transparent surface.   
     
     
         2 . The pickleball racquet according to  claim 1 , wherein the butt cap comprises:
 a frame;   a connector configured to be inserted into the handle and attach to one or more points of attachment in the handle; and   a backplate removably attached to the frame, wherein the nametag is insertable between the transparent surface and the backplate.   
     
     
         3 . The pickleball racquet according to  claim 2 , wherein the transparent surface is integrated with the frame. 
     
     
         4 . The pickleball racquet according to  claim 2 , wherein the transparent surface is removably attached to the frame. 
     
     
         5 . The pickleball racquet according to  claim 2 , wherein, when attached to the handle, perimeter of the frame is flush with the perimeter of the butt end of the handle. 
     
     
         6 . The pickleball racquet according to  claim 5 , wherein, when attached to the handle, the frame extends the handle. 
     
     
         7 . The pickleball racquet according to  claim 2 , wherein, when attached to the handle, the frame is embedded in the handle. 
     
     
         8 . The pickleball racquet according to  claim 7 , wherein the frame is fully embedded in the handle. 
     
     
         9 . The pickleball racquet according to  claim 8 , wherein the transparent surface is flush with the bottom edge of the handle. 
     
     
         10 . The pickleball racquet according to  claim 7 , wherein the butt cap is configured to be removable from the handle by exerting a force on a portion of the frame. 
     
     
         11 . The pickleball racquet according to  claim 2 , wherein a shape of the frame is same as a shape of a perimeter of the bottom end of the handle. 
     
     
         12 . The pickleball racquet according to  claim 2 , wherein the connector is configured to, when being attached to the handle, snap into a groove in an internal sidewall of the handle. 
     
     
         13 . The pickleball racquet according to  claim 12 , wherein the connector is configured to, when attached to the handle, release the connector from the groove when one or more areas of the frame are pressed. 
     
     
         14 . The pickleball racquet according to  claim 2 , wherein the points of attachment are formed on an internal sidewall of the handle. 
     
     
         15 . The pickleball racquet according to  claim 1 , wherein the butt cap comprises:
 the transparent surface;   a backplate; and   an opening for inserting the nametag, wherein the nametag is insertable between the transparent surface and the backplate.   
     
     
         16 . The pickleball racquet according to  claim 1 , wherein the butt cap comprises:
 the transparent surface; and   a backplate,   wherein the nametag is insertable between the transparent surface and the backplate.   
     
     
         17 . The pickleball racquet according to  claim 1 , wherein the butt cap comprises:
 the transparent surface; and   a frame.   
     
     
         18 . The pickleball racquet according to  claim 1 , wherein the butt cap comprises:
 the transparent surface;   a connector configured to be inserted into the handle and attach to one or more points of attachment in the handle; and   a backplate partially removably attached to the frame, wherein the nametag is insertable between the transparent surface and the backplate.   
     
     
         19 . The pickleball racquet according to  claim 1 , wherein the customizable nametag can be removed or changed without damaging butt cap. 
     
     
         20 . A butt cap comprising a transparent surface and configured to be attached to a butt end of a handle of a racquet and to have a customizable nametag inserted behind the transparent surface.