Patent application number | Description | Published |
20110009215 | Method and System for Golf Ball Fitting Analysis - The present invention provides three golf ball recommendations correlating to ball fit values calculated using subject criteria, objective criteria and a composite fit value employing both subjective and objective criteria. The concept of the invention is to attempt to quantify even the subjective parameters of golfer's game and answers to survey questions in order to provide an avenue for quantitative analysis for golf ball fitting. The ball fit values are a construct based on a scale devised for this method to quantify how difficult or easy a golf ball is to play. | 01-13-2011 |
20110053707 | Multilayer Solid Golf Ball - A multilayer solid golf ball maintains performance characteristics after exposure to high ambient temperatures. A core includes a thermoplastic material. The core is surrounded by an intermediate layer comprising a peroxide cross-linked polybutadiene. A single layer or double layer cover with dimples is also provided. | 03-03-2011 |
20110130220 | Solid Golf Ball With Thin Mantle Layer - A solid multi-layer golf ball includes a core, a mantle layer, and a cover layer. The cover layer and the mantle layer are both made of a thermoplastic polyurethane material. The cover layer is softer than the mantle layer and provided with an optimal thickness for spin and durability. The mantle layer is relatively thin compared to the cover layer and the volume of the ball as a whole. The mantle layer is also harder than the cover layer. | 06-02-2011 |
20110177884 | Golf Ball With Cover Having Varying Hardness - Generally disclosed is a golf ball having a core and a cover layer. The cover layer includes areas that are hard corresponding to the dimples, and areas that are soft corresponding to the land between the dimples. The cover layer may be selectively treated, such as by heating, to achieve a difference in hardness using a single cover layer material. Alternatively, the cover layer may be selectively coated with a coating material having a different hardness. As a result of the arrangement of the hard dimples and the soft land, the golf ball achieves reduced spin, and greater distances, when struck with a larger force (such as during a dive) while also achieving increased spin, and better control, when struck with a smaller force (such as during a chip). | 07-21-2011 |
20110177885 | GOLF BALL HAVING INCREASED MOMENT OF INERTIA - Generally disclosed is a golf ball having a core and a cover layer. The cover layer includes a coating material thereon that increases the golf ball's moment of inertia. The coating material is coated on the cover layer in a pattern corresponding to one of the dimple pattern and the pattern of land areas separating the dimples. The golf ball's moment of inertia is increased while utilizing only a small amount of the coating material as a result of the pattern of coating material, which locates the coating material at an outermost radial distance from the golf ball's center of rotation (i.e., the golf ball's center of gravity). The increased moment of inertia causes the golf ball to have a lower rate of spin when hit by a golf club, thereby displaying different play characteristics. | 07-21-2011 |
20110177887 | Golf Ball With Cover Having Varying Hardness - Generally disclosed is a golf ball having a core and a cover layer. The cover layer includes areas that are hard corresponding to the dimples, and areas that are soft corresponding to the land between the dimples. The cover layer may be selectively treated, such as by heating, to achieve a difference in hardness using a single cover layer material. Alternatively, the cover layer may be selectively coated with a coating material having a different hardness. As a result of the arrangement of the hard dimples and the soft land, the golf ball achieves reduced spin, and greater distances, when struck with a larger force (such as during a dive) while also achieving increased spin, and better control, when struck with a smaller force (such as during a chip). | 07-21-2011 |
20110183780 | Golf Swing Data Gathering Method And System - A method and system for capturing, transmitting, and displaying golf swing data uses data capture elements in golf balls or golf clubs to capture data and transmission elements to transmit the golf swing data to a mobile computing auxiliary device. The mobile computing auxiliary device relays the captured and transmitted golf swing data to a mobile computing device. The mobile computing device transmits the golf swing data to a database. A server associated with the database generates web pages to make the golf swing data available over the internet. | 07-28-2011 |
20120004050 | Golf Ball Incorporating Thermoplastic Polyurethane - A rebound resilient golf ball having an core layer or layers with one or more cores, a scuff resistant cover of thermoplastic polyurethane surrounding the core layer or layers, and optionally a mantle layer positioned between the cover and the core layer or layers. The cover is made from a dendritic thermoplastic polyurethane that includes an isocyanate monomer and a hyper branched polyol, optional additional polyols, and one or more chain extenders. An optional mantle layer may also be made of thermoplastic polyurethane, particularly a dendritic thermoplastic polyurethane. | 01-05-2012 |
20120004052 | Golf Balls Including Crosslinked Thermoplastic Polyurethane - This disclosure relates to golf balls made from a crosslinked thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer. The crosslinked thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer includes crosslinks located in the hard segments, where the crosslinks being the reaction product of unsaturated bonds located in the hard segments as catalyzed by a free radical initiator. The crosslinks may be formed from an unsaturated diol as a chain extender. The unsaturated diol may be trimethylolpropane monoallylether (TMPME). The golf ball may include the crosslinked thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer in the cover layer, in which case the cover layer may exhibit a high degree of scuff resistance. | 01-05-2012 |
20120010025 | Golf Ball with Cover Having Zones of Hardness - Generally disclosed is a golf ball having a core and a cover layer. The cover layer includes areas that are hard, and areas that are soft. The hard areas make up 20% to 60% of the total surface area of the cover layer, preferably 30% to 50%. The hard areas may correspond to the dimples, while the soft areas may correspond to the land between the dimples. The hard areas may be at least about 3 units on the Shore D scale harder than the soft areas, preferably at least about 5 units. The hard areas may be formed in various geometric shapes, or in the shape of a graphic or logo, and be visibly colored. As a result of the arrangement of the hard areas and the soft areas, the golf ball simultaneously achieves good flight distance and good feel. | 01-12-2012 |
20120040775 | Systems and Methods for Manufacturing a Golf Ball - Embodiments provide systems and methods for manufacturing a multilayer golf ball having strong inter-layer bonding and desired structural characteristics, provided by including temporary, removable particles in a golf ball substrate and then removing the particles to form voids in the substrate, including the outer surface and interior of the substrate. Golf balls having the resulting strong inter-layer bonding and structural characteristics are also disclosed. | 02-16-2012 |
20120043686 | Golf Balls including Multiple Dimple Types and/or Multiple Layers of Different Hardnesses - Golf balls may include a first pole, a second pole, and a seam located between the first and second poles. Dimples are formed on a surface of the ball in a pattern that includes a plurality of repeating sectors around each pole of the ball. The sectors on one ball half are rotationally offset across the seam line from the sectors on the other ball half. Additionally, each individual sector includes a line of symmetry over which the dimple pattern on one half of the sector is mirrored on the other half. A variety of different dimple types also may be arranged on a golf ball surface, e.g., within the sectors described above. Additional aspects of this invention relate to the features of various layers of a multi-piece golf ball and to methods of making golf balls having at least some of the features mentioned above. | 02-23-2012 |
20120046127 | Golf Balls including Multiple Dimple Types and/or Multiple Layers of Different Hardnesses - Golf balls may include a first pole, a second pole, and a seam located between the first and second poles. Dimples are formed on a surface of the ball in a pattern that includes a plurality of repeating sectors around each pole of the ball. The sectors on one ball half are rotationally offset across the seam line from the sectors on the other ball half Additionally, each individual sector includes a line of symmetry over which the dimple pattern on one half of the sector is mirrored on the other half. A variety of different dimple types also may be arranged on a golf ball surface, e.g., within the sectors described above. Additional aspects of this invention relate to the features of various layers of a multi-piece golf ball and to methods of making golf balls having at least some of the features mentioned above. | 02-23-2012 |
20120077621 | Four-Piece Golf Balls Including A Crosslinked Thermoplastic Polyurethane Cover Layer - This disclosure relates to four-piece golf balls having an outer cover layer made from a crosslinked thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer. The crosslinked thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer includes crosslinks located in the hard segments, where the crosslinks being the reaction product of unsaturated bonds located in the hard segments catalyzed by a free radical initiator. The crosslinks may be formed from an unsaturated diol as a chain extender. The unsaturated diol may be trimethylolpropane monoallylether (TMPME). The four-piece golf ball may include an inner core layer formed from a highly neutralized acid polymer composition. The four-piece golf ball may also include an outer core layer formed from a polybutadiene rubber. The golf ball may exhibit a high degree of scuff resistance. | 03-29-2012 |
20120115637 | Golf Balls Including A Crosslinked Thermoplastic Polyurethane Cover Layer Having Improved Scuff Resistance - This disclosure relates to golf balls having a cover layer made from a crosslinked thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer. The crosslinked thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer includes crosslinks located in the hard segments, where the crosslinks being the reaction product of unsaturated bonds located in the hard segments catalyzed by a free radical initiator. The crosslinks may be formed from an unsaturated diol as a chain extender. The unsaturated diol may be trimethylolpropane monoallylether (TMPME). The cover layer may have certain properties, such as a desirable flexural modulus value and a desirable Shore D hardness value, that further contribute to the golf ball having a high degree of scuff resistance. | 05-10-2012 |
20120165129 | Golf Ball With Cover Layer Having Zones Of Differing Materials - Generally disclosed is a golf ball having a core and a cover layer. The cover layer includes areas that are hard corresponding to the dimples, and areas that are soft corresponding to the land between the dimples. The cover layer may comprise two different materials, such as polyurethane and ionomer, that are laterally adjacent to each other in the cover layer. Alternatively, the cover layer may be selectively coated with a coating material having a different hardness, such as polyurethane or ionomer. As a result of the arrangement of the hard dimples and the soft land, the golf ball achieves reduced spin, and greater distances, when struck with a larger force (such as during a dive) while also achieving increased spin, and better control, when struck with a smaller force (such as during a chip). | 06-28-2012 |
20120197812 | System And Method For Collecting, Recycling, And Tracking Products Such As Golf Balls - A system and method for incentivizing recycling of collected products by providing both an incentive award and information about the post-recycling stream designation of the collected products to a user. The collected products are assigned a trace element which is machine readable data input, with scanners or detectors disposed along the recycling stream. Once a decision is made regarding the recycle designation for a collected product, that information is provided to the user. A computer program that stores and calculates the award could be used to calculate analogous or ancillary calculations regarding post-recycling designations to enable comparisons with other users and online competition. | 08-02-2012 |
20120225738 | Golf Balls Including Crosslinked Thermoplastic Polyurethane - This disclosure relates to golf balls made from a crosslinked thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer. The crosslinked thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer includes crosslinks located in the hard segments, where the crosslinks being the reaction product of unsaturated bonds located in the hard segments as catalyzed by a free radical initiator. The crosslinks may be formed from an unsaturated diol as a chain extender. The unsaturated diol may be trimethylolpropane monoallylether (TMPME). The golf ball may include the crosslinked thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer in the cover layer, in which case the cover layer may exhibit a high degree of scuff resistance. | 09-06-2012 |
20130029053 | Method Of Manufacturing A Golf Ball Including A Blend Of Highly Neutralized Acid Polymers - Method of making a golf ball. A blend of a first highly neutralized acid polymer, a second highly neutralized acid polymer, and an ionomer-based masterbatch comprising an ionomer resin and an additive is used to form a layer of a golf ball. A second layer that essentially encloses the blend-containing layer then is formed. | 01-31-2013 |
20130029784 | Golf Ball Having A Resilient Material - A rebound resilient golf ball having one or more core layers, a cover surrounding the core layer or layers, and optionally a mantle layer positioned between the cover and the core layer or layers. At least one of the layers of the golf ball includes a material whose resilience increases as the hardness of the material increases. | 01-31-2013 |
20130029788 | Golf Ball Including a Blend Of Highly Neutralized Acid Polymers And Method of Manufacture - A golf ball having an inner core layer, an outer core layer essentially enclosing the inner core layer, an inner cover layer essentially enclosing the outer core layer, and an outer cover layer essentially enclosing the inner cover layer. The golf ball includes a blend of at least first and second highly neutralized acid polymers, each having a Vicat softening temperature and a specific gravity. The absolute value of the difference between the Vicat softening temperatures is no more than about 15° C. and the absolute value of the difference between the specific gravities is no more than about 0.015. Also, the method of making the blend and the golf ball is disclosed. | 01-31-2013 |
20130085015 | Golf Ball Having Relationships Among The Densities Of Various Layers - A four piece golf ball includes several relationships among the values of the densities of its layers. Namely, the sum of the density of the inner core and the outer core is at least 2 g/cm | 04-04-2013 |
20130172105 | Golf Ball Having Temperature Controllable Compression Deformation - A golf ball having a cover layer, an outer core layer, and an inner core layer. The inner core layer has a first compression deformation at 24° C. and a second compression deformation at 70° C. The ratio between the second compression deformation and the first compression deformation is between approximately 1.5 and approximately 2.5. | 07-04-2013 |
20130172117 | Golf Ball Having An Over-Indexed Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer Cover And Having A Soft Feeling When Hit - A golf ball having an over-indexed thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer cover and having a soft feeling when hit. The golf ball cover also may be cross-linked. | 07-04-2013 |
20130172118 | Golf Ball Having An Over-Indexed Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer Cover And Having A Soft Feeling When Hit - A golf ball having an over-indexed thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer cover that may be cross-linked. The golf ball may have an outer cover layer and an inner cover layer. The 100% modulus of the outer cover layer is less than that of the inner cover layer providing a soft feeling when hit. | 07-04-2013 |
20130172122 | Over-Indexed Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer, Method Of Making, And Articles Comprising The Elastomer - An over-indexed, optionally cross-linked thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer. Also, the method of making the elastomer, and articles, including golf balls, comprising the elastomer. | 07-04-2013 |
20130184102 | Golf Ball Including A Blend Of Highly Neutralized Acid Polymers And Method Of Manufacture - A golf ball having a core layer, a mantle layer enclosing the core layer, and a cover layer enclosing the mantle layer. At least one of the layers includes a blend of at least two highly neutralized acid polymers having low flexural moduli. The relative proportion of one highly neutralized acid polymer to the other highly neutralized acid polymer is between about 10:90 and about 90:10. | 07-18-2013 |
20130190106 | GOLF BALL HAVING LAYERS WITH SPECIFIED MODULI - A golf ball or other layered article may include three thermoplastic layers and one thermoset layer. The flexural moduli of the thermoplastic materials may be selected to have specified ratios. The ratio of the first flexural modulus to the third flexural modulus may be between about 6 and about 30. The ratio of the second flexural modulus to the first flexural modulus may be between about 2 and about 8. The ratio of the second flexural modulus to the third flexural modulus may be between about 50 and about 180. | 07-25-2013 |
20130196786 | GOLF BALL WITH SPECIFIED RATIO OF BALL SPIN RATE TO LAUNCH ANGLE - A golf ball that, when hit with an iron, has a higher spin rate and launch angle than existing golf balls currently available on the market is disclosed. The same golf ball may have a compatible driver spin rate and launch angle against existing golf balls currently available on the market. When the golf ball is hit with a driver, the golf ball may have a spin rate to launch angle ratio ranging from about 190 to about 360. When the golf ball is hit with an iron other than a pitching wedge, the golf ball may have a spin rate to launch angle ratio ranging from about 500 to about 600. | 08-01-2013 |
20130210544 | Multi-Core Golf Ball Having Increased Initial Velocity At High Swing Speeds Relative To Low Swing Speeds - A golf ball having certain relationships and values of its initial velocities at various club head speeds is provided. The golf ball has a typical initial velocity at a low club head speed, but an increased initial velocity at a high club head speed. Therefore, the golf ball may be advantageously used by both amateur golfers having lower swing speeds and professional golfers having high swing speeds. The golf ball may also achieve an initial velocity of at least about 173 mph at a club head speed of about 125 mph, therefore achieving an increased total shot distance. | 08-15-2013 |
20130210545 | Multi-Core Golf Ball Having Increased Initial Velocity - A golf ball having certain relationships and values of its initial velocities at various club head speeds is provided. The golf ball may achieve an initial velocity of at least about 173 mph at a club head speed of about 125 mph, therefore achieving an increased total shot distance. The golf ball has multiple layers making up its core, and the golf ball may be a four piece golf ball. | 08-15-2013 |
20130210546 | Golf Ball With Specified Core Coefficient Of Restitution - A high performance golf ball includes a resin inner core, a rubber outer core, and a cover. The resin inner core is made of highly neutralized polymer, and may include a blend of different highly neutralized polymers. The cover is a two layer cover, with a hard inner cover and a thermoplastic polyurethane outer cover. The ball as a whole has properties to maximize performance and aesthetic properties, such as feel and sound. | 08-15-2013 |
20130210547 | Golf Ball With An Outer Core Having A High Coefficient Of Restitution - A high performance golf ball includes a resin inner core, a rubber outer core, and a cover. The resin inner core is made of highly neutralized polymer, and may include a blend of different highly neutralized polymers. The cover is a two layer cover, with a hard inner cover and a thermoplastic polyurethane outer cover. The ball as a whole has properties to maximize performance and aesthetic properties, such as feel and sound. | 08-15-2013 |
20130210548 | Golf Ball With Specified Inner Core And Outer Core Compression - A high performance golf ball includes a resin inner core, a rubber outer core, and a cover. The resin inner core is made of highly neutralized polymer, and may include a blend of different highly neutralized polymers. The cover is a two layer cover, with a hard inner cover and a thermoplastic polyurethane outer cover. The ball as a whole has properties to maximize performance and aesthetic properties, such as feel and sound. | 08-15-2013 |
20130210549 | Golf Ball With Specified Core Compression Ratio - A high performance golf ball includes a resin inner core, a rubber outer core, and a cover. The resin inner core is made of highly neutralized polymer, and may include a blend of different highly neutralized polymers. The cover is a two layer cover, with a hard inner cover and a thermoplastic polyurethane outer cover. The ball as a whole has properties to maximize performance and aesthetic properties, such as feel and sound. | 08-15-2013 |
20130210550 | Golf Ball With High Density And High Hardness Mantle - A high performance golf ball includes a resin inner core, a rubber outer core, and a cover. The resin inner core is made of highly neutralized polymer, and may include a blend of different highly neutralized polymers. The cover is a two layer cover, with a relatively hard and dense inner cover and a thermoplastic polyurethane outer cover. The ball as a whole has properties to maximize performance and aesthetic properties, such as feel and sound. | 08-15-2013 |
20130210551 | Golf Ball With Specified Density Inner Cover Layer - A high performance golf ball includes a resin inner core, a rubber outer core, and a cover. The resin inner core is made of highly neutralized polymer, and may include a blend of different highly neutralized polymers. The cover is a two layer cover, with a hard inner cover and a thermoplastic polyurethane outer cover. The ball as a whole has properties to maximize performance and aesthetic properties, such as feel and sound. | 08-15-2013 |
20130210552 | GOLF BALL HAVING HIGH INITIAL VELOCITY - A golf ball having a variable initial velocity associated with striking the golf ball with a driver having different head speeds is disclosed. The structure of the disclosed golf ball may cause the golf ball to experience an initial velocity comparable to premium golf balls currently on the market when hit with a driver head speed less than 100 mph. However, the same golf ball may experience an initial velocity higher than premium golf balls currently on the market when hit with a driver head speed higher than 125 mph. As a result, the disclosed golf ball may have different initial velocities associated with different head speeds. | 08-15-2013 |
20130211034 | Method For Making Over-Indexed Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer Precursor And Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer Made From The Precursor - A method for making over-indexed thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer precursor. The precursor may be cross-linked. | 08-15-2013 |
20130213153 | Methods For Providing A Selection Of A Recommended Golf Ball - Methods for evaluating and providing selections of recommended golf balls, golf ball constructions, and configurations of golf ball construction components are provided. Such methods may involve obtaining or measuring spin measurements against a plurality of golf clubs for each of a plurality of golf balls. A linear relationship may be used to determine a spin slope for each golf ball on the basis of the set of spin measurements associated with that golf ball. In turn, a selection of a recommended golf ball, golf ball construction, or configuration of a ball construction component may be made based upon which golf ball has the larger spin slope. | 08-22-2013 |
20130217517 | Golf Ball Having Outer Cover With Low Flexural Modulus - A golf ball having an outer cover layer with a lower flexural modulus than that of an inner core layer and/or an inner cover layer is disclosed. The lower flexural modulus of the outer cover layer may give the golf ball a good feel during short shots and putting. The inner cover layer may have a first flexural modulus and the outer cover layer may have a second flexural modulus. The first flexural modulus may be at least about 10 times greater than the second flexural modulus. The inner core layer may have a third flexural modulus. The third flexural modulus may be at least about 5 times greater than the second flexural modulus. | 08-22-2013 |
20130244811 | Golf Ball Having Relationships Among The Densities Of Various Layers - A four piece golf ball includes several relationships among the values of the densities of its layers. Namely, the sum of the density of the inner core and the outer core is at least 2 g/cm | 09-19-2013 |
20130244812 | Golf Ball with a Large and Soft Polymer Core - A golf ball includes a relatively large polymer core and has a soft ball compression. The polymer is, in the illustrated embodiments, a highly neutralized acid polymer. The golf ball may, optionally, include an outer core made of a different material, such as a thermoset polybutadiene rubber. The golf ball may, optionally, include a mantle layer made of an ionomer material. The inner core having a diameter of between 24 mm and 40 mm, and in some designs, between 28 mm and 32 mm, yields increased iron initial velocity and lower iron spin while maintaining driver performance. | 09-19-2013 |
20130244813 | Golf Ball With Resin Inner Core - A high performance golf ball includes a resin inner core, a rubber outer core, and a cover. The resin inner core is made of highly neutralized polymer, and may include a blend of different highly neutralized polymers. The cover is a two layer cover, with a hard inner cover and a thermoplastic polyurethane outer cover. The ball as a whole has properties to maximize performance and aesthetic properties, such as feel and sound. | 09-19-2013 |
20130260915 | Golf Balls Including Dense High Acid Ionomers - Golf balls having one or more structural components that include a highly neutralized acid polymer with a high acid content and a uniformly increased density. The core of the golf ball may be made up of the highly neutralized acid polymer. The highly neutralized acid polymer may have desired hardness and flexural modulus values. The highly neutralized acid polymer enables the golf ball to provide consistent play characteristics. | 10-03-2013 |
20130260917 | Golf Ball Having Multi-Layer Core With Filler In Outer Core - A golf ball includes an inner core and an outer core, both made of highly neutralized acid polymers. The inner core does not substantially include any fillers, while the outer core does include fillers. The outer core may include fillers in an amount of from about 17.% to about 30.7% by weight. The filler may be barium sulfate. The core made from the inner core and the outer core may have an unexpectedly higher coefficient of restitution. | 10-03-2013 |
20130320576 | Method of Recycling a Golf Ball - A method of making and recycling a golf ball is disclosed. The method may include processing a used golf ball to make the materials of the used golf ball reusable in a new golf ball. As a result, the disclosed method may decrease the waste of disposing of used golf balls and the costs associated with acquiring and/or processing new materials. The method may include melting a golf ball made of layers each having a different melting point. The materials may be separated by melting the different layers one by one. The method of recycling a golf ball may generally include pulverizing used golf balls made of materials having differing amounts of magnetic additive into particles. The particles may be separated by a magnetic field. At least a portion of the particles may be reused to make a new golf ball. | 12-05-2013 |
20130320577 | METHOD OF MAKING AND RECYCLING A GOLF BALL - A method of making and recycling a golf ball is disclosed. The method may include processing a used golf ball to make the materials of the used golf ball reusable in a new golf ball. As a result, the disclosed method may decrease the waste of disposing of used golf balls and the costs associated with acquiring and/or processing new materials. The method of recycling a golf ball may generally include pulverizing used golf balls into particles. The used golf balls may be made of materials having different densities. The particles may be placed in a liquid that causes the particles of different materials to float to different levels based on the densities of the materials. At least a portion of the particles may be melted and injected into a sandwich mold to create a new golf ball. | 12-05-2013 |
20130323512 | Method Of Toughening Thermoplastic Polyurethane And Articles Comprising Toughened Thermoplastic Polyurethane - A method of toughening thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). The TPU is dipped into a urethane solution having a penetrating agent, then heated and dried for a period sufficient to toughen the surface. Also, articles such as golf balls having a toughened thermoplastic polyurethane surface. The toughened thermoplastic polyurethane surface is more scuff-resistant and has a greater strain-rate shear resistance than the TPU. | 12-05-2013 |
20130324324 | RECYCLABLE GOLF BALL - A recyclable golf ball is disclosed. The structure of the disclosed golf ball and/or the materials used to make the golf ball may enhance the ability to recycle the golf ball. As a result, the disclosed golf ball may decrease waste and the costs associated with acquiring and/or processing new materials. The golf ball may be made of materials that make it easier to separate the materials in a used golf ball for recycling. The golf ball may be made of materials having different densities. The golf ball may be made of materials having different melting points. The golf ball may be made of materials mixed with a magnetic additive. | 12-05-2013 |
20130344995 | Golf Ball Having An Over-Indexed Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer Cover And Having A Soft Feeling When Hit - A golf ball having an over-indexed thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer cover and having a soft feeling when hit. The golf ball cover also may be cross-linked. | 12-26-2013 |
20140045614 | Golf Ball With Resin Inner Core And Specified Inner Core And Ball Compression - A high performance golf ball includes a resin inner core, a rubber outer core, and a cover. The resin inner core is made of a blend of highly neutralized polymers and a low flexural modulus ionomer, and may include a blend of different highly neutralized polymers. The layers of the ball have specified compression values and relationships. The cover is a single layer ionomer cover, and may be made from a blend of different grades of the ionomer. The ball as a whole has properties to maximize performance and aesthetic properties, such as backspin off the irons, feel, and sound. | 02-13-2014 |
20140045615 | GOLF BALL WITH RESIN INNER CORE HAVING SPECIFIED COEFFICIENT OF RESTITUTION OF THE INNER CORE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS - A high performance golf ball includes a resin inner core, a rubber outer core, and a cover. The resin inner core is made of a blend of highly neutralized polymers and a low flexural modulus ionomer, and may include a blend of different highly neutralized polymers. The inner core has a specified range of coefficients of restitution when measured at different velocities. The cover is a single layer ionomer cover, and may be made from a blend of different grades of the ionomer. The ball as a whole has properties to maximize performance and aesthetic properties, such as backspin off the irons, feel, and sound. | 02-13-2014 |
20140045616 | Golf Ball With Resin Inner Core And Specified Inner Core And Cover Layer Hardness - A high performance golf ball includes a resin inner core, a rubber outer core, and a cover. The resin inner core is made of a blend of highly neutralized polymers and a low flexural modulus ionomer, and may include a blend of different highly neutralized polymers. The inner core and cover layer each has a specified hardness with a hardness relationship. The cover is a single layer ionomer cover, and may be made from a blend of different grades of the ionomer. The ball as a whole has properties to maximize performance and aesthetic properties, such as backspin off the irons, feel, and sound. | 02-13-2014 |
20140045617 | Golf Ball With Resin Inner Core With a Designated Specific Gravity - A high performance golf ball includes a resin inner core, a rubber outer core, and a cover. The resin inner core is made of a blend of highly neutralized polymers and a low flexural modulus ionomer, and may include a blend of different highly neutralized polymers. The inner core has a specified specific gravity. The cover is a single layer ionomer cover, and may be made from a blend of different grades of the ionomer. The ball as a whole has properties to maximize performance and aesthetic properties, such as backspin off the irons, feel, and sound. | 02-13-2014 |
20140045618 | MULTILAYER GOLF BALL WITH RESIN INNER CORE AND SPECIFIED HARDNESS RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE VARIOUS LAYERS - A high performance golf ball includes a resin inner core, a rubber outer core, and a cover. The resin inner core is made of a blend of highly neutralized polymers and a low flexural modulus ionomer, and may include a blend of different highly neutralized polymers. A hardness relationship between the layers of the ball is specified to achieve particular performance characteristics. The cover is a single layer ionomer cover, and may be made from a blend of different grades of the ionomer. The ball as a whole has properties to maximize performance and aesthetic properties, such as backspin off the irons, feel, and sound. | 02-13-2014 |
20140045619 | MULTILAYER GOLF BALL WITH RESIN INNER CORE AND SPECIFIC COEFFICIENT OF RESTITUTION RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE LAYERS - A high performance golf ball includes a resin inner core, a rubber outer core, and a cover. The resin inner core is made of a blend of highly neutralized polymers and a low flexural modulus ionomer, and may include a blend of different highly neutralized polymers. The inner core has a specified relationship of coefficients of restitution of the various layers of the ball. The cover is a single layer ionomer cover, and may be made from a blend of different grades of the ionomer. The ball as a whole has properties to maximize performance and aesthetic properties, such as backspin off the irons, feel, and sound. | 02-13-2014 |
20140103573 | GOLF BALLS INCLUDING A CROSSLINKED THERMOPLASTIC POLYURETHANE COVER LAYER HAVING IMPROVED SCUFF RESISTANCE - This disclosure relates to golf balls having a cover layer made from a crosslinked thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer. The crosslinked thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer includes crosslinks located in the hard segments, where the crosslinks being the reaction product of unsaturated bonds located in the hard segments catalyzed by a free radical initiator. The crosslinks may be formed from an unsaturated diol as a chain extender. The unsaturated diol may be trimethylolpropane monoallylether (TMPME). The cover layer may have certain properties, such as a desirable flexural modulus value and a desirable Shore D hardness value, that further contribute to the golf ball having a high degree of scuff resistance. | 04-17-2014 |
20140274473 | GOLF BALL WITH SOFT COATING AND HARD COVER - A golf ball has a cover with a Shore D hardness of at least about 59 and a coating on the cover that has at least one of (a) a pencil hardness of 2 B or less, (b) a Sward hardness of about 40 or less, or (c) a Hit (Young's Modulus)<20 N/mm | 09-18-2014 |
20150087442 | GOLF BALL WITH CORE MATERIAL CONTAINING RUBBER AND POLYURETHANE - A golf ball has a core, core center, or core layer containing a thermoset elastomer and a polyurethane prepared by combining a thermosetting elastomer and an isocyanate-functional polyurethane, which may be an elastomeric polyurethane, then curing the thermosetting elastomer. | 03-26-2015 |
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