Multi-layer golf ball
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1. A golf ball consisting essentially of:
- an inner core layer formed from a first thermoplastic composition and having a diameter of 0.25 inches or greater, a center hardness of 25 Shore C or greater, and an outer surface hardness (Hcenter surface) of 30 Shore C or greater;
an outer core layer formed from a second thermoplastic composition and having an outer surface hardness (Houter core surface) of 35 Shore C or greater;
an inner cover layer formed from a third thermoplastic composition and having an outer surface hardness (Hinner cover surface) of 40 Shore C or greater;
an intermediate cover layer formed from a fourth thermoplastic composition and having an outer surface hardness (Hintermediate cover surface) of 50 Shore C or greater; and
an outer cover layer formed from a composition selected from the group consisting of ionomers, polyurethanes, polyureas, and copolymers and blends of polyurethanes and polyureas, and having an outer surface hardness (Houter cover surface) of 55 Shore C or greater;
wherein
Hcenter surface<
Houter core surface<
Hinner cover surface<
Hintermediate cover surface<
Houter cover surface.
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Abstract
Multi-piece golf balls having a multi-layered solid core and multi-layered cover are provided.
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1. A golf ball consisting essentially of:
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an inner core layer formed from a first thermoplastic composition and having a diameter of 0.25 inches or greater, a center hardness of 25 Shore C or greater, and an outer surface hardness (Hcenter surface) of 30 Shore C or greater; an outer core layer formed from a second thermoplastic composition and having an outer surface hardness (Houter core surface) of 35 Shore C or greater; an inner cover layer formed from a third thermoplastic composition and having an outer surface hardness (Hinner cover surface) of 40 Shore C or greater; an intermediate cover layer formed from a fourth thermoplastic composition and having an outer surface hardness (Hintermediate cover surface) of 50 Shore C or greater; and an outer cover layer formed from a composition selected from the group consisting of ionomers, polyurethanes, polyureas, and copolymers and blends of polyurethanes and polyureas, and having an outer surface hardness (Houter cover surface) of 55 Shore C or greater; wherein
Hcenter surface<
Houter core surface<
Hinner cover surface<
Hintermediate cover surface<
Houter cover surface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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