A sporting equipment cover consisting of a custom three-dimensional printed figurehead attached to a cover portion. The printed figurehead is fabricated from a three-dimensional scanned image of an individual using a three-dimensional ink jet printing process. The printed figurehead can be coated with one or more layers of a clear protective coating to increase the longevity of the printed figurehead. A mounting flange is formed about a mounting edge of the three-dimensional printed figurehead. The mounting flange is attached to the cover portion using a mounting bracket, a mechanical fastener, or other fastening interface. The cover portion can be designed to cover any sporting equipment, including golf clubs, racquets, etc. Alternatively, the printed figurehead can be a complete head and attached using a bobble head styled interface.

A sporting equipment cover consisting of a custom three-dimensional printed figurehead attached to a cover portion. The printed figurehead is fabricated from a three-dimensional scanned image of an individual using a three-dimensional ink jet printing process. The printed figurehead can be coated with one or more layers of a clear protective coating to increase the longevity of the printed figurehead. A mounting flange is formed about a mounting edge of the three-dimensional printed figurehead. The mounting flange is attached to the cover portion using a mounting bracket, a mechanical fastener, or other fastening interface. The cover portion can be designed to cover any sporting equipment, including golf clubs, racquets, etc. Alternatively, the printed figurehead can be a complete head and attached using a bobble head styled interface.

A sporting equipment cover consisting of a custom three-dimensional printed figurehead attached to a cover portion. The printed figurehead is fabricated from a three-dimensional scanned image of an individual using a three-dimensional ink jet printing process. The printed figurehead can be coated with one or more layers of a clear protective coating to increase the longevity of the printed figurehead. A mounting flange is formed about a mounting edge of the three-dimensional printed figurehead. The mounting flange is attached to the cover portion using a mounting bracket, a mechanical fastener, or other fastening interface. The cover portion can be designed to cover any sporting equipment, including golf clubs, racquets, etc. Alternatively, the printed figurehead can be a complete head and attached using a bobble head styled interface.

A sporting equipment cover consisting of a custom three-dimensional printed figurehead attached to a cover portion. The printed figurehead is fabricated from a three-dimensional scanned image of an individual using a three-dimensional ink jet printing process. The printed figurehead can be coated with one or more layers of a clear protective coating to increase the longevity of the printed figurehead. A mounting flange is formed about a mounting edge of the three-dimensional printed figurehead. The mounting flange is attached to the cover portion using a mounting bracket, a mechanical fastener, or other fastening interface. The cover portion can be designed to cover any sporting equipment, including golf clubs, racquets, etc. Alternatively, the printed figurehead can be a complete head and attached using a bobble head styled interface.

A unique approach and novel structure were combined to create the Pickleball Paddle Distribution System, which is on its way to becoming a vital element and rising star in the social sport of Pickleball. The proposed assembly works well regardless of the number of players and provides seamless management and proper randomized player participation between the courts by distributing paddles to the proper people that are next in rotation to play. The assembly is developed from high-quality material, provides sustainable performance, is collapsible and portable, and enhances the life of paddles by providing a safe stand for them in contrary to the traditional approach of placing and dragging them across cement floors or uneven surfaces.

A unique approach and novel structure were combined to create the Pickleball Paddle Distribution System, which is on its way to becoming a vital element and rising star in the social sport of Pickleball. The proposed assembly works well regardless of the number of players and provides seamless management and proper randomized player participation between the courts by distributing paddles to the proper people that are next in rotation to play. The assembly is developed from high-quality material, provides sustainable performance, is collapsible and portable, and enhances the life of paddles by providing a safe stand for them in contrary to the traditional approach of placing and dragging them across cement floors or uneven surfaces.

A bag, such as a backpack, is provided having first and second closure mechanisms. The backpack includes an opening at the top end of the bag, with the first and the second closure mechanisms configured to selectively secure and close the opening. The first closure mechanism is configured to couple a front side and a back side of the backpack at the top end to partially close the opening and form a first slot and a second slot. The second closure mechanism is configured to partially or completely secure the opening by securing a first edge of the opening to a second edge of the opening to close each slot. The second closure mechanism includes a first and a second releasable fastener which may be zippers. The first and second slots are alignable with one or more interior sections to form first and second equipment storage compartments within the backpack.

A bag, such as a backpack, is provided having first and second closure mechanisms. The backpack includes an opening at the top end of the bag, with the first and the second closure mechanisms configured to selectively secure and close the opening. The first closure mechanism is configured to couple a front side and a back side of the backpack at the top end to partially close the opening and form a first slot and a second slot. The second closure mechanism is configured to partially or completely secure the opening by securing a first edge of the opening to a second edge of the opening to close each slot. The second closure mechanism includes a first and a second releasable fastener which may be zippers. The first and second slots are alignable with one or more interior sections to form first and second equipment storage compartments within the backpack.

A carrier assembly for holding golf clubs (not shown), has a substantially trapezoidal elongate central housing (shown in cross-section) with seven exterior storage areas 54 for holding a golf club, on the outside of each side wall of the carrier assembly allowing 14 golf clubs to be readily accessible. Each of the exterior storage areas has an outwardly facing slit to allow insertion or removal of a golf club, and at least one anti-rotation member 96, 96a, 96b within each exterior storage area.

A carrier assembly for holding golf clubs (not shown), has a substantially trapezoidal elongate central housing (shown in cross-section) with seven exterior storage areas 54 for holding a golf club, on the outside of each side wall of the carrier assembly allowing 14 golf clubs to be readily accessible. Each of the exterior storage areas has an outwardly facing slit to allow insertion or removal of a golf club, and at least one anti-rotation member 96, 96a, 96b within each exterior storage area.