EP1186323B1 - Multi-piece solid golf ball - Google Patents

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EP1186323B1
EP1186323B1 EP01306181A EP01306181A EP1186323B1 EP 1186323 B1 EP1186323 B1 EP 1186323B1 EP 01306181 A EP01306181 A EP 01306181A EP 01306181 A EP01306181 A EP 01306181A EP 1186323 B1 EP1186323 B1 EP 1186323B1
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golf ball
solid golf
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Hiroshi c/o Bridgestone Sports Co. Ltd. Higuchi
Hirotaka Bridgestone Sports Co. Ltd. Shimosaka
Yasushi c/o Bridgestone Sports Co. Ltd Ichikawa
Rinya c/o Bridgestone Sports Co. Ltd. Takesue
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