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US 11,311,780 B2Granted
Golf ball comprising a lightweight core
OwnerKelley Peregoyinventor
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Abstract
The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a golf ball providing improve play characteristics. The disclosed golf ball includes an outer cover comprising a plurality of divots. The disclosed golf ball further includes a central core comprising one or more lightweight materials, such as aerogel. The combination of the lightweight core and the unique divots enable the golf ball to go farther and straighter when hit by the golfer, thereby providing increased performance.
Claims17
A golf ball comprising:
- an inner core comprising about 100 weight % of ultralightweight material selected from aerogel or silica aerogel;
- and
- a substantially spherical outer cover comprising a plurality of divots.
A method of making a golf ball, the method comprising:
- forming a spherical inner core comprising about 100 weight % of one or more ultralightweight materials selected from aerogel or silica aerogel;
- optionally forming one or more intermediate layers around the inner core layer using a molding or lamination process;
- inserting the structure into a mold comprising a desired divot pattern;
- injecting the mold with an outer cover material;
- cooling the cover material;
- and
- ejecting the golf ball from the mold.
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