Multi-layer core golf ball
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1. A golf ball comprising a core and a cover, wherein the core has an overall diameter of from 1.40 inches to 1.60 inches and comprises:
- a thermoset center having a diameter of from 0.25 inches to 1.58 inches, a center Shore C hardness (Hcenter) of 85 or less, an outer surface Shore C hardness (Hcenter surface) of 30 or greater, wherein Hcenter surface <
Hcenter, and a specific gravity of 1.15 g/cc or less;
a thermoplastic intermediate core layer having an outer surface Shore C hardness (Hintermediate) of 40 or greater, and a specific gravity of 1.15 g/cc or less; and
a thermoset outer core layer having an outer surface Shore C hardness (Houter core) of 25 or greater, and a specific gravity of 1.5 g/cc or greater;
wherein Hcenter <
Hintermediate, Houter core <
Hintermediate, and Houter core −
Hcenter is from 1 to 40.
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Abstract
Golf balls comprising a multi-layer core and a cover are disclosed. The multi-layer core comprises a center, an intermediate core layer, and an outer core layer. At least one layer of the multi-layer core is a high specific gravity layer.
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1. A golf ball comprising a core and a cover, wherein the core has an overall diameter of from 1.40 inches to 1.60 inches and comprises:
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a thermoset center having a diameter of from 0.25 inches to 1.58 inches, a center Shore C hardness (Hcenter) of 85 or less, an outer surface Shore C hardness (Hcenter surface) of 30 or greater, wherein Hcenter surface <
Hcenter, and a specific gravity of 1.15 g/cc or less;a thermoplastic intermediate core layer having an outer surface Shore C hardness (Hintermediate) of 40 or greater, and a specific gravity of 1.15 g/cc or less; and a thermoset outer core layer having an outer surface Shore C hardness (Houter core) of 25 or greater, and a specific gravity of 1.5 g/cc or greater; wherein Hcenter <
Hintermediate, Houter core <
Hintermediate, and Houter core −
Hcenter is from 1 to 40. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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