Pool cue grip

Abstract

A pool cue includes a butt that has a butt sleeve and a groove. A shaft extends from the butt and includes a tip. A grip is positioned within the groove. The grip is formed of a generally soft, elastomeric material. The grip is positioned in the groove such that a smooth continuous surface is defined with an outer surface of the butt. The grip is constructed of a material that is elastic enough to roll or slide over the butt sleeve and into the groove during assembly.

1 . A pool cue comprising:
 a butt having a butt sleeve and a groove;   a shaft extending from the butt and including a tip; and   a grip positioned within the groove, the grip formed of a generally soft, elastomeric material, the grip being positioned in the groove such that a smooth continuous surface is defined with an outer surface of the butt, the grip constructed of a material that is elastic enough to one of roll and slide over the butt sleeve and into the groove during assembly.   
   
   
       2 . The pool cue of  claim 1  wherein the shaft is removably mounted to the butt. 
   
   
       3 . The pool cue of  claim 1  wherein an outside surface of the grip is one of contoured and textured. 
   
   
       4 . The pool cue of  claim 1  wherein the grip includes a gel material positioned one of therein and between the grip and the groove to provide flexibility and pliability to the grip. 
   
   
       5 . A pool cue comprising:
 a butt having a forearm and a butt sleeve, a groove extending between the forearm and the butt sleeve;   a shaft extending from the butt and including a tip; and   a deformable grip positioned within the groove, the grip forming a continuous outer surface with the forearm and the butt sleeve.   
   
   
       6 . The pool cue of  claim 5  wherein the continuous outer surface of the butt tapers from the butt sleeve toward the forearm. 
   
   
       7 . The pool cue of  claim 5  wherein the groove forms a first recessed step and a second recessed step, the grip abutting against the first and second recessed steps. 
   
   
       8 . The pool cue of  claim 5  wherein the grip is formed of a pliant material. 
   
   
       9 . The pool cue of  claim 5  wherein the grip is formed of a molded elastomeric material. 
   
   
       10 . The pool cue of  claim 5  wherein the grip includes a gel material. 
   
   
       11 . The pool cue of  claim 5  wherein the grip is removably mounted within the groove. 
   
   
       12 . The pool cue of  claim 5  wherein the grip is a hollow sleeve. 
   
   
       13 . The pool cue of  claim 5  wherein the groove extends radially inwardly and is circumferentially continuous. 
   
   
       14 . The pool cue of  claim 5  wherein the shaft is removably mounted to the butt.