Multilayer golf ball with a thin thermoset outer layer
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1. A golf ball comprising a cover and a core, wherein said cover is disposed about the core and said cover comprises:
- (a) an inner cover layer of a flexural modulus of at least about 65,000 psi; and
(b) an outer cover layer having a Shore D hardness of greater than 30 to 60, having a thickness of less than 0.050 inches and comprising a thermoset material that includes at least one of a castable reactive liquid material and reaction products thereof.
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Abstract
The present invention is directed towards a multilayer golf ball which comprises a core, an inner cover layer and an outer cover layer, wherein the outer cover layer comprises a thermoset material formed from a castable, reactive liquid, said outer layer having a thickness of less than 0.05 inches and said inner cover layer comprises a high flexural modulus material. The golf balls of the present invention are believed to provide a "progressive performance" from driver to wedge.
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1. A golf ball comprising a cover and a core, wherein said cover is disposed about the core and said cover comprises:
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(a) an inner cover layer of a flexural modulus of at least about 65,000 psi; and (b) an outer cover layer having a Shore D hardness of greater than 30 to 60, having a thickness of less than 0.050 inches and comprising a thermoset material that includes at least one of a castable reactive liquid material and reaction products thereof. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A golf ball comprising a cover and a core, wherein:
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(a) the cover comprises an inner cover layer and an outer cover layer; (b) said inner cover layer comprises an ionomer resin having a flexural modulus of at least 65,000 psi; (c) said outer cover layer has a thickness of 0.02 inches to 0.045 inches and comprises a polyurethane formed from a castable, reactive liquid material. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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15. A golf ball comprising a cover and a core, wherein;
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(a) the cover comprises an inner cover layer and an outer cover layer; (b) said inner cover layer comprises an ionomer having a flexural modulus of at least 65,000 psi and a thickness of 0.035 inches; and (c) said outer cover layer has a thickness of 0.030 inches and comprises a polyurethane formed from a castable, reactive liquid. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18)
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