Golf ball with soft core
US6315684A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 11, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08L2205/02
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a golf ball utilizing a core that comprises at least two particular types of polybutadiene. In one aspect, a combination of a polybutadiene obtained from a cobalt catalyst is used in conjunction with a polybutadiene obtained from a neodymium catalyst. Also disclosed are golf balls comprising particular cover compositions. In one aspect, a cover composition is disclosed that includes a sodium ionomer, a magnesium ionomer, and a zinc ionomer. The golf balls exhibit improved distance while providing a soft sound and feel.
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