Abstract

A barrel of a baseball or softball bat is coupled to an end of a handle of the bat by means of a vibration absorber affixed to the end of the handle. Projections of a first locking section of the vibration absorber engage with depressions formed on an inner surface of the barrel. Adhesive disposed within gaps and channels of the vibration absorber adhere the vibration absorber to the barrel. A second locking section of the vibration absorber is attachable to a sleeve disposed over the handle. The sleeve may be of a material having shock absorbing or dissipating characteristics.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63B 60/54 - Details or accessories of golf clubs, bats, rackets or the like with means for damping vibrations
• A63B 59/51 - Substantially rod-shaped bats for hitting a ball in the air, e.g. for baseball made of metal
• A63B 60/08 - Handles characterised by the material
• A63B 60/14 - Coverings specially adapted for handles, e.g. sleeves or ribbons