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Golf balls comprising blends of polyamides and ionomers

  • US 6,187,864 B1
  • Filed: 03/13/1997
  • Issued: 02/13/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/13/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A golf ball comprising a cover and a core, said cover comprising at least one layer, wherein an outermost layer of said cover is formed of a composition of a substantially compatibilizer-free blend, said blend consisting of polymeric components comprising from about 10 wt. % to about 50 wt. % of at least one ionomer and about 90 wt. % to about 50 wt. % of at least one polyamide polymer and, optionally, further consisting of at least one additive selected from dyes, whitening agents, UV absorbers, antioxidants, stabilizers, softening agents, plasticizers, impact modifiers, toughening agents, reinforcing materials, nucleating agents and combinations of these additives, wherein the polyamide polymer is selected from the group consisting of polyamide homopolymers, polyamide copolymers and mixtures thereof.

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