US 11,986,703 B2
Buoyant high coefficient of restitution (CoR) golf ball incorporating aerodynamics targeting flight trajectory
Michael R. Madson, Easton, MA (US); Courtney N. Engle, Fall River, MA (US); Derek A. Ladd, Acushnet, MA (US); Michael J. Sullivan, Old Lyme, CT (US); Mark L. Binette, Mattapoisett, MA (US); and William E. Morgan, Rehoboth, MA (US)
Assigned to Acushnet Company, Fairhaven, MA (US)
Filed by Acushnet Company, Fairhaven, MA (US)
Filed on Jun. 22, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/212,843.
Application 18/212,843 is a division of application No. 17/352,607, filed on Jun. 21, 2021, granted, now 11,684,824.
Application 16/658,357 is a division of application No. 15/712,267, filed on Sep. 22, 2017, granted, now 10,549,157, issued on Feb. 4, 2020.
Application 15/197,988 is a division of application No. 14/467,089, filed on Aug. 25, 2014, granted, now 9,381,403, issued on Jul. 5, 2016.
Application 17/352,607 is a continuation in part of application No. 16/658,357, filed on Oct. 21, 2019, granted, now 11,040,253, issued on Jun. 22, 2021.
Application 15/712,267 is a continuation in part of application No. 15/197,988, filed on Jun. 30, 2016, abandoned.
Application 15/712,267 is a continuation in part of application No. 14/467,086, filed on Aug. 25, 2014, abandoned.
Application 14/467,086 is a continuation in part of application No. 14/467,083, filed on Aug. 25, 2014, granted, now 10,188,912, issued on Jan. 29, 2019.
Application 14/467,083 is a continuation in part of application No. 14/145,593, filed on Dec. 31, 2013, granted, now 9,427,630, issued on Aug. 30, 2016.
Application 14/467,086 is a continuation in part of application No. 14/145,633, filed on Dec. 31, 2013, granted, now 10,668,328, issued on Jun. 2, 2020.
Application 14/467,089 is a continuation in part of application No. 14/145,648, filed on Dec. 31, 2013, granted, now 9,486,674, issued on Nov. 8, 2016.
Application 14/145,648 is a continuation in part of application No. 14/017,979, filed on Sep. 4, 2013, granted, now 9,327,166, issued on May 3, 2016.
Application 14/017,979 is a continuation in part of application No. 13/913,670, filed on Jun. 10, 2013, granted, now 9,126,083, issued on Sep. 8, 2015.
Application 14/017,979 is a continuation in part of application No. 13/872,354, filed on Apr. 29, 2013, granted, now 9,302,156, issued on Apr. 5, 2016.
Application 14/145,593 is a continuation in part of application No. 13/758,041, filed on Feb. 4, 2013, granted, now 8,740,724, issued on Jun. 3, 2014.
Application 14/145,633 is a continuation in part of application No. 13/736,997, filed on Jan. 9, 2013, abandoned.
Application 13/736,997 is a continuation in part of application No. 13/736,993, filed on Jan. 9, 2013, abandoned.
Application 13/736,993 is a continuation in part of application No. 13/737,026, filed on Jan. 9, 2013, abandoned.
Application 13/737,026 is a continuation in part of application No. 13/737,041, filed on Jan. 9, 2013, abandoned.
Application 14/145,593 is a continuation in part of application No. 13/692,583, filed on Dec. 3, 2012, granted, now 8,740,726, issued on Jun. 3, 2014.
Application 14/145,648 is a continuation in part of application No. 13/611,376, filed on Sep. 12, 2012, abandoned.
Application 14/145,593 is a continuation in part of application No. 13/584,167, filed on Aug. 13, 2012, granted, now 8,702,536, issued on Apr. 22, 2014.
Application 13/758,041 is a continuation of application No. 13/329,398, filed on Dec. 19, 2011, granted, now 8,382,611, issued on Feb. 26, 2013.
Application 13/692,583 is a continuation of application No. 13/169,753, filed on Jun. 27, 2011, granted, now 8,323,123, issued on Dec. 4, 2012.
Application 13/584,167 is a continuation of application No. 13/164,233, filed on Jun. 20, 2011, granted, now 8,241,147, issued on Aug. 14, 2012.
Application 13/169,753 is a continuation of application No. 12/795,295, filed on Jun. 7, 2010, granted, now 7,967,701, issued on Jun. 28, 2011.
Application 13/329,398 is a continuation of application No. 12/697,368, filed on Feb. 1, 2010, granted, now 8,079,920, issued on Dec. 20, 2011.
Application 12/795,295 is a continuation of application No. 12/125,306, filed on May 22, 2008, granted, now 7,731,607, issued on Jun. 8, 2010.
Application 12/697,368 is a continuation of application No. 12/125,260, filed on May 22, 2008, granted, now 7,654,916, issued on Feb. 2, 2010.
Application 13/164,233 is a continuation of application No. 12/125,320, filed on May 22, 2008, granted, now 7,963,862, issued on Jun. 21, 2011.
Application 12/125,260 is a continuation in part of application No. 12/048,021, filed on Mar. 13, 2008, granted, now 8,357,059, issued on Jan. 22, 2013.
Application 12/048,021 is a continuation in part of application No. 12/048,003, filed on Mar. 13, 2008, abandoned.
Application 12/125,306 is a continuation in part of application No. 11/972,240, filed on Jan. 10, 2008, granted, now 7,722,482, issued on May 25, 2010.
Application 12/125,320 is a continuation in part of application No. 11/972,259, filed on Jan. 10, 2008, granted, now 7,753,810, issued on Jul. 13, 2010.
Application 12/125,306 is a continuation in part of application No. 11/738,759, filed on Apr. 23, 2007, granted, now 7,517,289, issued on Apr. 14, 2009.
Application 12/125,320 is a continuation in part of application No. 11/738,759, filed on Apr. 23, 2007, granted, now 7,517,289, issued on Apr. 14, 2009.
Application 12/125,260 is a continuation in part of application No. 11/694,007, filed on Mar. 30, 2007, granted, now 7,452,290, issued on Nov. 18, 2008.
Prior Publication US 2023/0405408 A1, Dec. 21, 2023
Int. Cl. A63B 37/06 (2006.01); A63B 37/00 (2006.01); A63B 37/02 (2006.01); C08F 279/02 (2006.01); C08K 5/098 (2006.01); C08L 23/06 (2006.01); C08L 23/08 (2006.01); C08L 33/04 (2006.01); C08L 51/06 (2006.01); C08L 75/04 (2006.01)
CPC A63B 37/0063 (2013.01) [A63B 37/0003 (2013.01); A63B 37/0039 (2013.01); A63B 37/0043 (2013.01); A63B 37/0045 (2013.01); A63B 37/0049 (2013.01); A63B 37/0051 (2013.01); A63B 37/0062 (2013.01); A63B 37/0064 (2013.01); A63B 37/0072 (2013.01); A63B 37/0074 (2013.01); A63B 37/0075 (2013.01); A63B 37/0076 (2013.01); A63B 37/0078 (2013.01); A63B 37/008 (2013.01); A63B 37/0082 (2013.01); A63B 37/0083 (2013.01); A63B 37/0084 (2013.01); A63B 37/0092 (2013.01); A63B 37/02 (2013.01); C08F 279/02 (2013.01); C08K 5/098 (2013.01); C08L 23/06 (2013.01); C08L 23/0869 (2013.01); C08L 23/0876 (2013.01); C08L 33/04 (2013.01); C08L 51/06 (2013.01); C08L 75/04 (2013.01); A63B 2209/00 (2013.01); A63B 2225/605 (2013.01)] 14 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A golf ball having an outer surface with a plurality of dimples disposed thereon, wherein the golf ball has:
a coefficient of restitution (CoR) of at least 0.810,
a specific gravity of less than 1.00 g/cc,
an initial velocity of at least 250 ft/s,
a first aerodynamic coefficient magnitude between about 0.25 and about 0.30 and a first aerodynamic force angle between about 29 degrees and 34 degrees at a Reynolds Number of 230000 and a spin ratio of 0.085, and
wherein the golf ball comprises three layers L1, L2, and L3;
wherein layer L1 is formed of at least one rubber and has a first specific gravity SG1;
wherein layer L2 surrounds L1 and is formed of at least one highly neutralized polymer and has a second specific gravity SG2; and
wherein layer L3 surrounds L2 and has a third specific gravity SG3;
wherein at least two of SG1, SG2, and SG3 are less than 1.13 g/cc.