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Golf ball with very low compression and high COR

US7918748B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 2009
Grant dateApr 5, 2011
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08K5/375
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A golf ball having a very low compression and a high COR is disclosed herein. The core preferably comprises a single neodymium-catalyzed polybutadiene, and has a diameter ranging from 1.575 inch to 1.62 inch with a PGA compression ranging from 20 to 45. The cover preferably has a thickness ranging from 0.038 inch to 0.045 inch, and a Shore D hardness ranging from 50 to 58. The golf ball preferably has a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.780, and a PGA compression ranging from 35 to 50.

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