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Multi-piece solid golf ball

US7938744B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 2009
Grant dateMay 10, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 8, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B37/0068
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The invention provides a multi-piece solid golf ball composed of a solid core encased by a cover of one or more layer, which solid core has an inner core layer and an outer core layer. The inner core layer is formed primarily of a thermoplastic resin, has a diameter of from 21 to 38 mm, has a JIS-C cross-sectional hardness of from 60 to 83 at any single point on a cross-section obtained by cutting the inner core layer in half, and has a cross-sectional hardness difference between any two points on the cross-section of within ±5. The outer core layer is formed of a rubber composition made primarily of polybutadiene rubber. The solid core has a diameter of from 35 to 42 mm. The ball has specific relationships between the hardness of the inner core layer 1 mm inside a boundary between the inner core layer and the outer core layer, the hardness of the outer core layer 1 mm outside the boundary, and the surface hardness of the outer core layer. Such a golf ball is able to achieve an increased distance.

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