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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 13, 2004
Filed:
Dec. 18, 2000
Michael J. Sullivan, Chicopee, MA (US);
R. Dennis Nesbitt, Westfield, MA (US);
Mark L. Binette, Ludlow, MA (US);
The Top-Flite Golf Company, Chicopee, MA (US);
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a golf ball comprising a soft core and a hard cover to produce a golf ball having a reduced spin rate. The present invention is also directed to an improved golf ball comprising at least one interior layer and/or a core comprising a silicone material. It is preferred to also utilize a multi-layer cover in conjunction with the silicone materials. The golf ball of the present invention may also utilize an enlarged diameter which serves to further reduce spin rate. The resulting golf ball exhibits properties of reduced spin without sacrificing durability, playability and resilience.