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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 15, 2005
Filed:
May. 02, 2002
Applicants:
Yasushi Ichikawa, Chichibu, JP;
Toshimi Yamanaka, Tokyo, JP;
Inventors:
Yasushi Ichikawa, Chichibu, JP;
Toshimi Yamanaka, Tokyo, JP;
Assignee:
Bridgestone Sports Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A63B037/14 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A composition comprising an ionomer resin, a thermoplastic urethane material, and a rubbery elastomer-containing rubbery elastomer composition and having a Shore D hardness of 45 to 63 when molded, is easy to mold and can provide a golf ball cover endowed with excellent resilience, durability and feel upon impact. Golf balls having a cover made of such a composition exhibit excellent rebound characteristics, durability and feel, and are able to achieve a greater distance.