Multi-layer golf ball
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1. A golf ball comprising:
- an inner core layer formed from a first thermoplastic composition and having a diameter of 0.500 inches or greater, a center hardness (Hcenter) of 85 Shore C or greater, and an outer surface hardness (Hcenter surface) of 90 Shore C or greater;
an intermediate core layer formed from a second thermoplastic composition and having an outer surface hardness (Hintermediate core surface) of 90 Shore C or less;
an outer core layer formed from a highly neutralized polymer composition and having an outer surface hardness (Houter core surface) of 85 Shore C or less;
an inner cover layer formed from a third thermoplastic composition and having an outer surface hardness (Hinner cover surface) of 80 Shore C or less;
an intermediate cover layer formed from a fourth thermoplastic composition and having an outer surface hardness (Hintermediate cover surface) of 75 Shore C or less;
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 70 Shore C or less;
whereinHcenter surface>
Hintermediate core 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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9 Claims
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1. A golf ball comprising:
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an inner core layer formed from a first thermoplastic composition and having a diameter of 0.500 inches or greater, a center hardness (Hcenter) of 85 Shore C or greater, and an outer surface hardness (Hcenter surface) of 90 Shore C or greater; an intermediate core layer formed from a second thermoplastic composition and having an outer surface hardness (Hintermediate core surface) of 90 Shore C or less; an outer core layer formed from a highly neutralized polymer composition and having an outer surface hardness (Houter core surface) of 85 Shore C or less; an inner cover layer formed from a third thermoplastic composition and having an outer surface hardness (Hinner cover surface) of 80 Shore C or less; an intermediate cover layer formed from a fourth thermoplastic composition and having an outer surface hardness (Hintermediate cover surface) of 75 Shore C or less; 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 70 Shore C or less;
whereinHcenter surface>
Hintermediate core surface>
Houter core surface>
Hinner cover surface>
Hintermediate cover surface>
Houter cover surface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A golf ball comprising:
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an inner core layer formed from a first thermoplastic composition and having a diameter of 0.750 inches or greater, a center hardness (Hcenter) of 85 Shore C or greater, and an outer surface hardness (Hcenter surface) of 90 Shore C or greater; an intermediate core layer formed from a second thermoplastic composition and having a thickness of from 0.015 inches to 0.070 inches and an outer surface hardness (Hintermediate core surface) of 87 Shore C or less; an outer core layer formed from a highly neutralized polymer composition and having an outer surface hardness (Houter core surface) of 85 Shore C or less; an inner cover layer formed from a third thermoplastic composition and having an outer surface hardness (Hinner cover surface) of 80 Shore C or less; an intermediate cover layer formed from a fourth thermoplastic composition and having a thickness of from 0.020 inches to 0.150 inches and an outer surface hardness (Hintermediate cover surface) of 75 Shore C or less; 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 72 Shore C or less;
whereinHcenter surface>
Hintermediate core surface>
Houter core surface>
Hinner cover surface>
Hintermediate cover surface>
Houter cover surface.
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