Segmented core and polyurethane cover resolve spin versus scuff resistance trade-offs in multi-piece golf balls.
Segmented layers with specific Shore D profiles resolve the trade-off between driver distance and approach shot spin, enhancing feel.
Carbon black in polybutadiene cores improves durability and impact resistance.
Rotating repeating geometric elements in golf ball dimple patterns increases coverage and interdigitation.
Segmenting the core into layers with local quality balances spin rate control and initial velocity for consistent performance.
Ink jet printing deposits solid indicia on subsurface golf ball layers, protecting markings from abrasion while eliminating volatile organic compounds.
Modified dimples restore flight symmetry by counterbalancing equatorial asymmetry from straight parting lines.
An asymmetric mold configuration eliminates flat equatorial zones, resolving manufacturing precision trade-offs while enhancing aerodynamic performance.
A golf ball dimple profile uses a conical sidewall to define independent edge angle control.
Hybrid polyurethane-polyurea cover compositions resolve durability versus spin trade-offs by optimizing coefficient of restitution for higher distance.