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Multi-piece solid golf ball

US5725442A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 1996
Grant dateMar 10, 1998
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B37/0076
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A multi-piece solid golf ball comprising a core including an inner sphere and a surrounding layer and a cover enclosing the core and consisting of inner and outer cover layers is provided. The inner sphere has a hardness A expressed by a distortion of 3.5-10.0 mm under a load of 100 kg which is lowest among the ball layers. The outer cover layer has a hardness of at least 58 degrees on Shore D which is highest among the ball layers. Provided that the ball has a hardness B expressed by a distortion under a load of 100 kg, the ratio A/B is between 1.1/1 and 4.0/1. The ball has adequate spin receptivity, good flying performance, durability and a pleasant feel. Less dependence on head speed allows the ball to offer a satisfactory carry to low head speed players.

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