摘要:
The present invention is directed to golf balls having a resilient inner core and outer core made of a material substantially free of fillers. The invention also encompasses golf balls wherein the inner and outer cores are not made of a thermoplastic material. The invention encompasses golf balls having an inner core, an outer core, an inner cover, and an outer cover wherein the inner core is encased by an outer core wherein the outer core has a volume greater than the inner core, inner cover, or outer cover and the inner core is made of a material substantially free of fillers. The volume relationship of the inner core (V12), outer core (V14), inner cover (V16), and outer cover (V18) is represented by the mathematical relationship: V14>⅗(V12+V16+V18), wherein V12≧V18≧V16. Also, the inner core has a specific gravity ρ12, the outer core has a specific gravity ρ14, the inner cover has a specific gravity ρ16, and the outer cover has a specific gravity ρ18, wherein the relationship between the specific gravities is expressed by the mathematical expression: ρ16≧ρ18≧ρ12≧ρ14.
摘要:
A golf ball with a controlled moment of inertia and controlled spin rate is disclosed. The increase in moment of inertia is preferably accomplished by a reduction in the specific gravity or weight of the core, e.g., by foaming. Preferably, this reduction is less than about 15% in specific gravity or less than about 25% in weight to minimize the reduction in the coefficient of restitution of the core.
摘要:
The present invention is directed to golf balls having a layer formed from a relatively soft HNP composition and a layer formed from a relatively hard HNP composition. Golf balls of the present invention have at least three layers, including an inner core layer, an outer core layer, a cover, and optionally an intermediate core layer. The present invention is not limited by which golf ball layers are formed from an HNP composition, so long as at least one layer is formed from a relatively soft HNP composition and at least one layer is formed from a relatively hard HNP composition. Relatively soft HNP compositions of the present invention comprise a highly neutralized acid copolymer preferably having a modulus of from 1,000 psi to 50,000 psi. Relatively hard HNP compositions of the present invention comprise a highly neutralized acid copolymer preferably having a modulus of from 25,000 psi to 150,000 psi.
摘要:
A golf ball comprising a core comprising a highly-neutralized thermoplastic polymer formed from a copolymer of ethylene and an α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid, a salt of an organic acid, and sufficient cation source to filly-neutralize the acid groups of the copolymer; an outer cover layer; and an inner cover layer disposed between the center and the outer cover layer, the inner cover layer having a specific gravity of 2.5 g/cc or greater; wherein the core has an outer diameter of 1.58 inches or greater and a coefficient of restitution of 0.805 or greater when measured at an incoming velocity of 125 ft/s.
摘要:
This invention is directed to a golf ball having a foamed layer and the method for creating the foamed layer by the heating of blowing agents with infrared radiation. Either physical blowing agents can be de-volatized, or chemical blowing agents (both organic and inorganic) may be decomposed wherein the blowing agents are generated within the layer. The resultant layer is less dense than the core layer beneath it.
摘要:
A high CoR golf ball having predetermined moment of inertia is provided. A portion of the golf ball preferably contains substantially no filler, which contributes to the increased resilience of the ball. In accordance to one aspect of the invention, the portion with substantially no filler is an intermediate layer of the ball, and preferably is the outer core layer of the ball. The remaining portions of the ball preferably contribute to the moment of inertia of the ball. To craft a low moment of inertia ball, the innermost core should have a high specific gravity. Additionally, the outermost layers of the ball may have a low specific gravity. Conversely, to craft a high moment of inertia ball, the ball should have a thin dense layer positioned radially outward from its centroid radius. Additionally, the innermost core may have a low specific gravity. To craft a mid range moment of inertia ball, the ball may comprise a high specific gravity inner core and a thin dense layer. Preferably, the portion with substantially no filler is relatively larger than other portions of the ball.
摘要:
The present invention is directed to an improved multi-layer golf ball displaying enhanced playing characteristics, including high speed, high launch, and low spin. In general the golf ball displays improved performance in areas such as distance and feel for lower swing speed players. The ball has a relatively large solid inner core, with at least one solid outer core layer surrounding the inner core, and a thin cover layer surrounding the outermost core layer. The inner core is softer than the outer core, which in turn is softer than the cover. The ball may be designed such that the coefficient of restitution (COR) gradient is from slow to fast; that is, the inner core has a lower COR than the total core, which has a lower COR than the entire golf ball.
摘要:
A golf ball comprising a core comprising a center and an outer core layer surrounding the center, the center having a compression of less than about 65 and a first specific gravity; the outer core layer having a hardness of at least 80 Shore C and a second specific gravity greater than or equal to the first; and a cover disposed about the outer core layer; wherein at least one of the center or the outer core layer is formed from a fully-neutralized thermoplastic copolymer of ethylene and an α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid, the acid being 100% neutralized by a salt of an organic acid, a cation source, or a suitable base of the organic acid; and wherein the center has a hardness less than a hardness of the outer core layer.
摘要:
A golf ball containing a layer, which comprises nanosheets of exfoliated graphite dispersed in a polymeric matrix, is provided. Intercalated graphite is exfoliated by brief exposure to high heat to expand the thickness of the graphite. The expanded or exfoliated graphite is then mixed with monomers and polymerized in situ to form a polymer with a network of nanosheets of the exfoliated graphite dispersed therein. The exfoliated graphite advantageously retains its nanostructure during the polymerization process.
摘要:
A golf ball with relatively rigid inner core and soft intermediate layer is disclosed. The rigid inner core maintains the balls' high coefficient of restitution at high impact speeds, while the soft intermediate layer provides better feel for greenside play. The intermediate layer can be made from a highly neutralized polymer, which can be thermoset or thermoplastic. The highly neutralized polymer is foamed or otherwise has its specific gravity reduced. The intermediate layer can also be made from a castable reactive liquid polymer.