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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 04, 2025
Filed:
Jun. 12, 2023
Acushnet Company, Fairhaven, MA (US);
Michael J. Sullivan, Old Lyme, CT (US);
Michael Michalewich, Norton, MA (US);
Mark L. Binette, Mattapoisett, MA (US);
Brian Comeau, Berkley, MA (US);
Acushnet Company, Fairhaven, MA (US);
Abstract
Golf balls having covers made of thermoplastic polyurethane compositions are provided. Multi-piece golf balls can be made. In one embodiment, the outer cover layer is formed from a composition comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane and polydimethylsiloxane compound. Functionalized polydimethylsiloxane compounds also can be used to treat thermoplastic polyurethane golf ball covers. The cover composition and surface coatings can further include catalysts, ultraviolet (UV)—light stabilizers, and other additives. The coating methods have many benefits and the finished balls with thermoplastic polyurethane covers have good physical properties.