摘要:
The present invention is directed to a golf ball exhibiting improved heat resistance features while maintaining desired playability features. Particularly, the present invention is directed to a golf ball having a core and a cover disposed about the core, the cover being less than 20 parts by weight of at least one hard ionomer copolymer having a Vicat softening temperature of at least about 74null C. and at least 80 parts by weight of at least one soft ionomer. Preferably, the soft ionomer exhibits a Vicat softening temperature of less than about 50null C. Preferably, the at least one soft ionomer is a terpolymer.
摘要:
The present invention is directed to an improved multi-layer golf ball comprising a core, an inner cover layer and an outer cover layer. The inner cover layer is comprised of a high acid ionomer or ionomer blend which may or may not include a filler such as zinc-stearate. The outer cover layer is comprised of a soft, very low modulus ionomer or ionomer blend, or a non-ionomeric thermoplastic elastomer such as polyurethane, polyester or polyesteramide. The resulting multi-layered golf ball of the present invention provides for enhanced distance without sacrificing playability or durability when compared to known multi-layer golf balls.
摘要:
A golf ball is described having a core with a multi-layer cover that includes one or more polyurethane materials and which exhibits a Shore D hardness of at least 60. The one or more polyurethane materials may be utilized in one, all, or in only some of the individual cover layers that form the multi-layer cover.
摘要:
The present invention is directed to improved multi-layer golf ball compositions and the resulting regulation balls produced using these compositions. In this regard, a smaller and lighter core is produced and metal particles, or other heavy weight filler materials, are included in the cover compositions. This results in a molded golf ball exhibiting enhanced interior perimeter weighting. Preferably, the particles are included in a relatively thick inner cover layer (or mantle) of a solid, three-piece multi-layered golf ball. The size and weight of the core is reduced in order to produce an overall golf ball which meets, or is less than, the 1.62 ounce maximum weight limitation specified by the United States Golf Association. In one aspect, a golf ball having a particular moment of inertia is provided, ranging from 0.390 to 0.480 oz. in.2 The balls utilize components having particular dimensions and weights such as a core having a diameter of 1.28 to 1.57 inches and a weight of 18 to 38.7 grams; an inner cover layer having a thickness of 0.01 to 0.20 inches and a weight with the core of 32.2 to 44.5 grams; and an outer cover layer having a thickness of 0.01 to 0.11 inches and a weight with the core and inner cover layer of 45.0 to 45.93 grams. It has been found that the combination of the present invention produces a golf ball with an increased moment of inertia and/or a greater radius of gyration and thus generates lower spin. This results in a golf ball exhibiting enhanced distance without substantially effecting the feel and durability characteristics of the ball.
摘要:
A cushioning system for golf shoe includes a footbed and a lasting board, each having a sole region, an arch region, and a heel region. The footbed includes an upper layer which is engaged by the foot of a golfer and a cushion layer composed of compressible material disposed below the upper layer which extend the length of the footbed. A rigid bottom layer is disposed below the cushion layer in the heel region. A first cushioning element is disposed within a receptacle formed in the heel region of the lasting board. A second cushioning element is disposed within a receptacle formed in the upper and cushion layers in the heel region of the footbed.
摘要:
The present invention is directed to an improved golf ball comprising at least one interior layer and/or a core comprising a silicone material. It is preferred to also utilize a multi-layer cover in conjunction with the silicone materia(s). The resulting multi-layered golf ball of the present invention provides for enhanced distance without sacrificing playability or durability when compared to known multi-layer golf balls.
摘要:
Disclosed herein is a golf ball with a cover or mantle, or both, formed from an isophthalic acid polyamide composition and a method of making the same. In one embodiment, the golf ball has a cover which contains a combination of an isophthalic acid polyamide component and an ionomeric component or a non-ionomeric terpolymer component. The cover composition has excellent durability and resistance to cracking, even at cold temperatures. The nylon-ionomer blend is a useful substitute for an ionomer golf ball cover, particularly when a low spin golf ball is desired.
摘要:
Disclosed herein is a multi-layer golf ball having a soft outer cover. The golf ball has an inner cover layer with a Shore D hardness of 60 or more, and an outer cover with a Shore D hardness of 55 or less, and more preferably 50 or less. In a particularly preferred form of the invention, the outer cover comprises at least 75% of a soft copolymer formed from a polyolefin, an unsaturated carboxylic acid, and a monomer of the acrylate ester class. The golf ball of the invention has exceptionally soft feel and high spin rates on short shots of 80 yards or less and, particularly, 40 yards or less, while maintaining good distance and average spin on full shots.
摘要:
An apparatus for making a golf ball is disclosed. The apparatus is a molding assembly for making a golf ball which includes a mold body that defines a molding cavity. The molding cavity is adapted to accommodate and preferably retain a golf ball core during a molding operation of one or more layers about the core. The molding assembly includes at least one material flow inlet, at least one material flow channel extending between and providing fluid communication with a material flow inlet and the molding cavity. At least one portion of the material flow channel has a plurality of bends and at least one branching intersection adapted to promote turbulence in a liquid flowing therethrough. A method of making a golf ball is also disclosed. A golf ball made from the disclosed molding apparatus and/or process is also disclosed.
摘要:
An iron type golf club head includes a forged body having a striking face area containing a recess and a high strength insert secured within the recess with an outer surface of the recess being flush with a non-recessed portion of the striking face area. The bottom of the body portion extends rearwardly and upwardly to define an undercut area in the bottom portion behind the insert. Owing to the recess and the undercut area, the weight of the body is distributed around the perimeter and toward the bottom to increase the moment of inertia and decrease rotation of the club head.