Multi-layer golf ball
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1. A golf ball consisting essentially of:
- an inner core layer formed from a thermoset composition and having a diameter of 1.2 inches or greater, a center hardness (Hcenter) of from 45 Shore C to 80 Shore C, and an outer surface hardness (Hcenter surface) of from 55 Shore C to 90 Shore C;
an intermediate core layer formed from a thermoplastic composition having a material hardness (Hintermediate core material) of 98 Shore C or less;
an outer core layer formed from an ionomer composition having a material hardness (Houter core material) of 35 Shore D or greater;
an inner cover layer formed from a thermoplastic composition having a material hardness (Hinner cover material) of 95 Shore C or less;
an intermediate cover layer formed from a thermoplastic composition having a material hardness (Hintermediate cover material) of 80 Shore C or greater;
and an outer cover layer formed from a composition selected from the group consisting of polyurethanes, polyureas, and copolymers and blends thereof, and having an outer surface hardness (Houter cover surface) of from 58 Shore D to 75 Shore D;
wherein Hintermediate cover material is greater than Houter core material.
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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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5 Claims
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1. A golf ball consisting essentially of:
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an inner core layer formed from a thermoset composition and having a diameter of 1.2 inches or greater, a center hardness (Hcenter) of from 45 Shore C to 80 Shore C, and an outer surface hardness (Hcenter surface) of from 55 Shore C to 90 Shore C; an intermediate core layer formed from a thermoplastic composition having a material hardness (Hintermediate core material) of 98 Shore C or less; an outer core layer formed from an ionomer composition having a material hardness (Houter core material) of 35 Shore D or greater; an inner cover layer formed from a thermoplastic composition having a material hardness (Hinner cover material) of 95 Shore C or less; an intermediate cover layer formed from a thermoplastic composition having a material hardness (Hintermediate cover material) of 80 Shore C or greater; and an outer cover layer formed from a composition selected from the group consisting of polyurethanes, polyureas, and copolymers and blends thereof, and having an outer surface hardness (Houter cover surface) of from 58 Shore D to 75 Shore D; wherein Hintermediate cover material is greater than Houter core material. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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