Golf ball

The golf ball design with tailored dimple patterns and configurations addresses aerodynamic inefficiencies by optimizing drag and lift coefficients, resulting in improved flight control and distance.

US20250360366A1Pending Publication Date: 2025-11-27ACUSHNET CO
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Patent Information

Application Number
US18/915741
Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-05-24
Filing Date
2024-10-15
Publication Date
2025-11-27

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing golf balls do not effectively optimize aerodynamic performance for improved flight control and distance.

Method used

A golf ball design with specific dimple patterns and configurations that provide targeted drag and lift coefficients across various Reynolds numbers and spin ratios, along with integrated drag areas, to enhance aerodynamic characteristics.

Benefits of technology

The design achieves improved flight control and distance by optimizing aerodynamic performance, balancing drag and lift forces for enhanced golf ball behavior.

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Abstract

A golf ball is disclosed herein that has at least one modified aerodynamic characteristic or performance trait. More specifically, the golf ball disclosed herein can include a dimple pattern having a specific drag coefficient and / or specific integrated drag area.
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