Golf exercise apparatus

Abstract

An apparatus for use as an exercise tool for at least one of golfers, tennis players, racket ball players and baseball players for increasing flexibility, balance and strength. The apparatus comprises an elongated tubular member having a predetermined length, a predetermined weight, and is formed of a first predetermined material, such predetermined weight being at least twice as heavy as a conventional standard golf club. A grip member is disposed on each end of the elongated tubular member.

1 . An apparatus for use as an exercise tool for at least one of golfers, tennis players, racket ball players and baseball players for increasing flexibility, balance and strength, said apparatus comprising:
 (a) an elongated tubular member having a predetermined length, a predetermined weight, and a formed of a first predetermined material, said predetermined weight being at least twice as heavy as a conventional standard golf club; and   (b) a grip member disposed on each end of said elongated tubular member.   
   
   
       2 . The apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said predetermined material is selected from one of metal and plastic. 
   
   
       3 . The apparatus, according to  claim 2 , wherein said predetermined material is metal. 
   
   
       4 . The apparatus, according to  claim 3 , wherein said metal is stainless steel. 
   
   
       5 . The apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said elongated tubular member has substantially a same diameter along an entire length of said elongated tubular member. 
   
   
       6 . The apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said elongated tubular member is one of solid and hollow. 
   
   
       7 . The apparatus, according to  claim 6 , wherein said hollow tubular member is filled with a second predetermined material. 
   
   
       8 . The apparatus, according to  claim 6 , wherein said second predetermined material is sand. 
   
   
       9 . The apparatus, according to  claim 7 , wherein said second predetermined material used to fill said tubular member does not shift inside said tubular member as said apparatus is used. 
   
   
       10 . The apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said predetermined weight is determined by said first predetermined material used to form said elongated tubular member and said predetermined length of said elongated tubular member. 
   
   
       11 . The apparatus, according to  claim 10 , wherein any additional weight for said apparatus is added as a clamp on attachment to an exterior surface of said elongated tubular member substantially at a midpoint thereof. 
   
   
       12 . The apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said predetermined length is between about 22 inches and about 50 inches, depending on an end user of such apparatus. 
   
   
       13 . The apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said predetermined weight is between about two and about five times a weight of a conventional golf club. 
   
   
       14 . The apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said grip members are conventional grips used on golf clubs.