Golf club

Abstract

A golf club of the “driver” type comprising a handle with a rounded end piece. The end piece forms a fulcrum during tee-off.

1 . A golf club of the “driver” type for use by a user comprising: 
 a shaft having two ends;    a striking surface at one end of said shaft, said striking surface comprising a striking head for long-distance drives; and    a handle at the other end of said shaft for controlling the golf club, wherein    the handle comprises a single-sided opening and an end piece, said end piece having a configuration selected from the group consisting of round and rounded sections, and forms a fulcrum for the user's hand during swinging of the golf club and during tee-off.    
   
   
       2 . The golf club according to  claim 1 , wherein 
 the end piece comprises an insert having a fastening section, said insert being insertable in said single-sided opening of the handle and being lockable into position by a screw.    
   
   
       3 . The golf club according to  claim 2 , wherein 
 the fastening section is split.    
   
   
       4 . The golf club according to  claim 2 , wherein 
 the end piece is adjustable in length in relation to the handle.    
   
   
       5 . The golf club according to  claim 1 , wherein 
 the end piece is rounded only on one side.    
   
   
       6 . The golf club according to  claim 1 , wherein 
 the end piece is a sphere.    
   
   
       7 . The golf club according to  claim 1 , wherein 
 the end piece has a rippled outer surface.    
   
   
       8 . The golf club according to  claim 1 , wherein 
 the end piece comprises a mass for influencing weight of the golf club, and for influencing the swinging mass.