Golf ball with polysulfide rubber layer
OwnerMichael Sullivaninventor
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Abstract
A golf ball with at least one moisture vapor barrier layer is disclosed. In accordance to one aspect of the invention, the moisture vapor barrier layer may comprise a polysulfide rubber Polysulfide rubber may be applied to the golf ball in a liquid form curable at an elevated temperature or at room temperature. The liquid form may be mixed from two or more components prior to being applied to the ball. The liquid form may have water mixed therein before being applied to the ball. Alternatively, the liquid form may be applied to the ball without any additional mixing.
Claims28
A golf ball comprising a core, a moisture vapor barrier layer and a cover, wherein the moisture barrier layer has a moisture vapor transmission of less than 0.6 grams*mm/m2*day and a thickness of 0.001 to 0.05 inch and comprises a curable material formed from a polysulfide rubber and flakes that substantially cures in less than 1 hour at 70° F. to 75° F.
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