Abstract:
The invention includes a golf ball having a substantially spherical inner core (100), a first wound layer (105) of high tensile elastic modulus fibers wound about the inner core (100), and a second molded layer (110) of a polymeric material surrounding the wound layer (105), as well as a method of making a golf ball, including providing an inner core (100) winding a high elastic modulus fiber on the inner core (100) to create a first wound layer (105), and molding an outer layer (110) of polymeric material about the first wound layer (105). The inner core (100) in the above method and apparatus may be made of solid resilient materials or a center (115) wound with a low modulus fiber (120) and provided with an initial tension.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to golf balls which have a lift to weight ratio greater than 1 to enhance the lofting time of the ball and thereby provide the golfer with a slow swing speed increased distance and improved trajectory. The golf ball has a core and a cover. The cover has dimples on its exterior surface. The golf ball weight ranges from about 1.35 ounces to about 1.62 ounces.
Abstract:
The subject invention relates to a golf ball (1) having the beneficial characteristics of both a wound and solid construction ball. The invention is directed to a non-wound golf ball (1) incorporating a compressible material, such as a gas, as part of its core (2). The compressible material can be dispersed throughout the entire core (2) or only in a part (5) of the core (2). The golf balls of this invention combine the feel and playing characteristics of a wound construction ball with the shelf life, manufacturing simplicity, and durability of solid construction golf balls.