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Selectively weighted golf ball

US6595874B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims
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Filing dateMar 29, 2001
Grant dateJul 22, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B37/02
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A golf ball comprising an inner core, an outer core, and a cover is disclosed. The outer core surrounds the inner core, and the cover encases the cores. The inner core is preferably a pre-formed selectively weighted symmetrical, but non-spherical insert, which may be made from either a high or low specific gravity material to control the moment of inertia and spin rate of the ball. The outer core is over-molded around the pre-formed insert to form a spherical core. Alternatively, the inner core insert has outer pockets defined thereon. These pockets are adapted to receive the outer core materials, which may have either a high specific gravity or a low specific gravity.

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