A multi-layer core golf ball uses a thermoplastic intermediate layer between thermoset rubber layers to control hardness and specific gravity.
Segmenting the core into foam, thermoplastic, and thermoset layers resolves low resiliency in foam cores by balancing impact absorption with high rebound speed.
Crosslinked polyamide compositions balance spin control and distance while simplifying manufacturing by replacing brittle ionomer resins.
Noncircular dimples on a golf ball use tangential curved reference lines to form smooth facets, eliminating ridge-like valleys that increase air resistance.
Optimized dimple curvature maintains lift coefficients across varying spin rates to extend flight distance.
A golf ball composition blends ionomers with ethylene propylene rubber and epoxy crosslinkers to create a moldable thermoplastic matrix.
Dividing the sphere with small circles reduces land surfaces and improves lift force compared to great circle divisions.
Segmenting the core, intermediate layer, and soft urethane cover resolves the trade-off between durability and spin controllability.
Segmented dimples with internal raised regions reduce drag in high-speed flight while maintaining lift for longer distance.
A plasticized thermoplastic ethylene acid copolymer core increases carry distance while maintaining durability.
Tessellating irregular polyhedral domains onto a golf ball surface resolves the trade-off between aerodynamic symmetry and optimal surface coverage.