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Multilayer golf ball

US7591742B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims
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Filing dateNov 21, 2008
Grant dateSep 22, 2009
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/545
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention encompasses a golf ball having a diameter and being comprised of a core and a cover, wherein the core is further comprised of a fluid mass at the center of the ball, and a first, solid, non-wound mantle layer surrounding the fluid mass, wherein the first mantle layer comprises a copolymer or terpolymer of ethylene and an α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid, the acid being neutralized at least 80% by a salt of an organic acid, a cation source, or a suitable base of the organic acid, and wherein the cover comprises polyurethane, polyurea, or a polyurea/polyurethane hybrid. Preferably, the rate of spin decay is at least 10% of an initial spin rate of the golf ball over the entire ball flight.

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