High compression multi-layer RIM golf balls
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1. A multi-layer golf ball comprising:
- a core;
an intermediate layer; and
, a reaction injection molded cover;
wherein the golf ball has an Instron compression of 0.0950 or less.
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Abstract
Disclosed herein, in various embodiments, are multi-layer golf balls. In particular, disclosed herein are high compression multi-layer golf balls covered with relatively thin and/or hard reaction injection molded (RIM) covers. The golf balls exhibit such characteristics as enhanced distance, low driver spin, high initial velocity, and good feel and playability characteristics.
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1. A multi-layer golf ball comprising:
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a core;
an intermediate layer; and
,a reaction injection molded cover;
wherein the golf ball has an Instron compression of 0.0950 or less. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A multilayer golf ball, comprising:
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a molded rubber core;
an intermediate layer between the cover and the core that has a Shore D hardness measurement of greater than 60;
and a thermoset polyurethane/polyurea reaction injection molded cover having a thickness of from about 0.010 inches to about 0.050 inches;
wherein the ball has an Instron compression of from about 0.0750 to 0.1000 and a resilience of greater than 0.790. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. A multi-layer golf ball comprising:
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a thermoplastic or thermoset core;
an intermediate layer; and
,a reaction injection molded cover;
wherein the golf ball has an Instron compression of 0.0950 or less. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38)
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