Non-conforming golf balls made from plasticized thermoplastic materials

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11344771
APP PUB NO 20200215394A1
SERIAL NO

16812467

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Golf balls having a single or dual-layered solid core are provided. In one embodiment, the golf ball has dimensions and properties that do not conform to the rules of the United States Golf Association (USGA). For example, the ball weight; ball size; ball spherical symmetry; ball initial velocity; and/or ball overall distance may fall outside of the USGA standards. The dual-layered core can have an inner core comprising a thermoplastic composition and surrounding outer core comprising a thermoset composition. In another embodiment, the dual-layered core has an inner core comprising a thermoplastic composition and outer core comprising a thermoset composition. The thermoplastic composition preferably comprises an ethylene acid copolymer ionomer and plasticizer. The thermoset composition preferably comprises polybutadiene rubber. The ball further includes a cover of at least one layer.

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  • ACUSHNET COMPANY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Binette, Mark L Mattapoisett, US 491 3262
Ladd, Derek A Acushnet, US 406 7423
Sullivan, Michael J Old Lyme, US 1260 24369

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