Multi-piece solid golf ball
US8123628B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B37/0064
- 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 3 to 20 mm, and has a cross-sectional hardness difference of within ±5 between any two points on a cross-section obtained by cutting the inner core layer in half. 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 and has a good feel on impact.
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