Abstract:
A golf ball of a first color is dyed to a second color with an anionic or nonionic disperse dye. Either or both of a pigmented coating layer or an optional clear coating layer on the pigmented coating layer comprises a member selected from the group consisting of polyurethanes, polyureas, polyamides, and combinations thereof, which can be dyed by the anionic or nonionic disperse dye.
Abstract:
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 2B or less, (b) a Sward hardness of about 40 or less, or (c) a Hit (Young's Modulus) 0.55 micrometer
Abstract:
A golf ball of a first color is dyed to a second color with an anionic or nonionic disperse dye. Either or both of the cover or an optional clear coating layer on the cover comprises a member selected from the group consisting of polyurethanes, polyureas, polyamides, and combinations thereof, which can be dyed by the anionic or nonionic disperse dye.
Abstract:
A golf ball has protective coating comprising hydrophobic thermoplastic polyurethane. The protective coating may be applied over a cover layer of a golf ball body, for example.
Abstract:
A golf ball has an adhesive layer comprising hydrophobic thermoplastic polyurethane. The adhesive layer provides a moisture barrier. The adhesive layer may be between layers of the core or cover, or between intermediate layers, or between the core and cover, the core and intermediate layers, and the cover layer and intermediate layer.
Abstract:
A golf ball has moisture resistant layer comprising a blend of at least one ionomer and hydrophobic thermoplastic polyurethane. The moisture resistant layer may be part of the cover layer, for example an inner layer of a two-layer cover layer. The moisture resistant layer may be an intermediate layer between the core and the cover.
Abstract:
A golf ball has moisture resistant layer comprising a blend of thermoplastic polyurethane and hydrophobic thermoplastic polyurethane. The moisture resistant layer may be part of the cover layer, for example an inner layer of a two-layer cover layer. The moisture resistant layer may be an intermediate layer between the core and the cover.
Abstract:
A golf ball has a layer comprising a compatibilized blend of thermoplastic polyurethane, polyolefin, and hydrophobic thermoplastic polyurethane. The layer may be part of the cover, for example an inner layer of a two-layer cover layer. The layer may be an intermediate layer between the core and the cover.
Abstract:
Components for articles of footwear and athletic equipment including a foam are provided. The foam portion of the components and articles include a composition which includes a thermoplastic copolyester, the composition having a foam structure. A polymer layer is provided on at least on surface of the foam portion. The polymer layer can control or reduce the water uptake of the foam portion. Methods of making the compositions, foams, and components are provided, as well as methods of making an article of footwear including one of the foam components. In some aspects, the foams and foam components can be made by injection molding, or injection molding followed by compression molding.
Abstract:
Components for articles of footwear and athletic equipment including a foam are provided. The foam portion of the components and articles include a composition which includes a thermoplastic copolyester, the composition having a foam structure. A polymer layer is provided on at least on surface of the foam portion. The polymer layer can control or reduce the water uptake of the foam portion. Methods of making the compositions, foams, and components are provided, as well as methods of making an article of footwear including one of the foam components. In some aspects, the foams and foam components can be made by injection molding, or injection molding followed by compression molding.