PICKLEBALL PADDLE

Abstract

A pickleball paddle includes a paddle body and a handle connected to the paddle body. The paddle body has at least one hollow cylindrical space therein. An angle is formed between an axis of the hollow cylindrical space and front and back face plates of the paddle body. The hollow cylindrical space has an axial length and a radial length. The axial length is greater than the radial length. At least one rolling member that can roll back and forth along an axial direction of the hollow cylindrical space is disposed in the hollow cylindrical space. The pickleball paddle can enhance an explosive force for hitting a ball and absorb vibrations.

Claims

1. A pickleball paddle, comprising a paddle body and a handle connected to the paddle body; the paddle body having at least one hollow cylindrical space therein, an angle being formed between an axis of the hollow cylindrical space and front and back face plates of the paddle body, the hollow cylindrical space having an axial length and a radial length, the axial length being greater than the radial length, at least one rolling member that can roll back and forth along an axial direction of the hollow cylindrical space being disposed in the hollow cylindrical space.

2. The pickleball paddle as claimed in claim 1, wherein a right angle is formed between the axis of the hollow cylindrical space and the front and back face plates of the paddle body.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] FIG. 1 is a front view in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0015] FIG. 2 is a front view in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional schematic view taken along line A-A of FIG. 1,

[0017] FIG. 4 is a schematic view of FIG. 3 in another state;

[0018] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional schematic view taken along line B-B of FIG. 2; and

[0019] FIG. 6 is a schematic view of FIG. 5 in another state.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0020] Referring to FIG. 1, FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, a pickleball paddle according to a first embodiment of the present invention comprises a paddle body 10 and a handle 20 connected to the paddle body 10.

[0021] The paddle body 10 has at least one hollow cylindrical space 30 therein. An angle is formed between the axis of the hollow cylindrical space 30 and front and back face plates 12 of the paddle body 10. In this embodiment, the hollow cylindrical space 30 is arranged obliquely relative to the front and back face plates 12 of the paddle body 10. The axial length of the hollow cylindrical space 30 is greater than the radial length of the hollow cylindrical space 30. As shown in the lower portions of FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, at least one rolling member 40 that can roll back and forth along the axial direction of the hollow cylindrical space 30 is disposed in the hollow cylindrical space 30. Alternatively, as shown in the upper portions of FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, a plurality of rolling members 40 that can roll back and forth along the axial direction of the hollow cylindrical space 30 is disposed in the hollow cylindrical space 30.

[0022] Referring to FIG. 2, FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, a pickleball paddle according to a second embodiment of the present invention comprises a paddle body 10 and a handle 20 connected to the paddle body 10.

[0023] The paddle body 10 has at least one hollow cylindrical space 30 therein. In this embodiment, the hollow cylindrical space 30 is perpendicular to the front and back face plates 12 of the paddle body 10. The axial length of the hollow cylindrical space 30 is greater than the radial length of the hollow cylindrical space 30. As shown in the lower portions of FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, at least one rolling member 40 that can roll back and forth along the axial direction of the hollow cylindrical space 30 is disposed in the hollow cylindrical space 30. Alternatively, as shown in the upper portions of FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, a plurality of rolling members 40 that can roll back and forth along the axial direction of the hollow cylindrical space 30 is disposed in the hollow cylindrical space 30.

[0024] Specifically, the paddle body 10 includes a substrate 11, front and back face plates 12, and a frame 13. The front and back face plates 12 are attached to two sides of the substrate 11, respectively. The frame 13 is fixedly or detachably connected to the circumferential side of the substrate 11.

[0025] The hollow cylindrical space 30 may be a circular cylindrical or a square cylindrical space, and it may be other shapes, not limited thereto. The number of hollow cylindrical spaces 30 is not limited. The rolling members 40 are made of various materials, such as metal. The rolling members 40 may be spherical or in various shapes. The number of the rolling members 40 is not limited, and can be arranged at any position of the paddle body 10 as required.

[0026] The use of this embodiment is described as follows:

[0027] When the user grabs the handle 20 and swings the paddle body 10, the paddle is speeded with certain acceleration by the user, and the rolling members 40 in the hollow cylindrical space 30 are in close contact with the bottom wall 321 of the hollow cylindrical space 30 due to inertia, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 5. When the paddle body 10 hits a ball, the speed of the paddle instantaneously drops. At this time, as shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 6, the rolling members 40 hit the top wall 322 of the hollow cylindrical space 30 from the bottom wall 321 of the hollow cylindrical space 30 at a certain speed due to inertia, and the rolling members 40 apply an impact force to the hollow cylindrical space 30. Therefore, the hollow cylindrical space 30 brings the paddle a secondary explosive force, which can enhance the explosive force for hitting the ball greatly. Besides, because the interior of the hollow cylindrical space 30 is not solid, the rolling members 40 rolling in the hollow cylindrical space 30 can absorb part of the vibration of the paddle when the paddle hits the ball, providing a shock-absorption function.

[0028] Although particular embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail for purposes of illustration, various modifications and enhancements may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Accordingly, the present invention is not to be limited except as by the appended claims.