GB2439245A - High compression multi-layer golf balls - Google Patents

High compression multi-layer golf balls

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GB2439245A
GB2439245A GB0718969A GB0718969A GB2439245A GB 2439245 A GB2439245 A GB 2439245A GB 0718969 A GB0718969 A GB 0718969A GB 0718969 A GB0718969 A GB 0718969A GB 2439245 A GB2439245 A GB 2439245A
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golf balls
layer golf
high compression
compression multi
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Thomas J Kennedy
Michael John Tzivanis
David M Melanson
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Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp
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Callaway Golf Co
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  • Injection Moulding Of Plastics Or The Like (AREA)

Abstract

Disclosed herein, in various embodiments, are multi-layer golf balls (10). In particular, disclosed herein are high compression multi-layer golf balls (10) covered with relatively thin and/or hard re ction injection molded (RIM) covers (16). The golf balls (10) exhibit such characteristics as enhanced distance, low driver spin, high initial velocity, and good feel and playability characteristics.
GB0718969A 2005-08-04 2006-08-03 High compression multi-layer golf balls Withdrawn GB2439245A (en)

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US11/198,589 US20050282659A1 (en) 1998-03-18 2005-08-04 High compression multi-layer RIM golf balls
PCT/US2006/030652 WO2007019413A2 (en) 2005-08-04 2006-08-03 High compression multi-layer rim golf balls

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GB0718969D0 GB0718969D0 (en) 2007-11-07
GB2439245A true GB2439245A (en) 2007-12-19

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CN (1) CN101128241A (en)
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