IP Library Granted Patent US 10,029,153
Granted Patent B1
US 10,029,153 · App. 15/677,229 · Granted Jul 24, 2018

Multiple layer golf ball

Inventors: Steven S. Ogg (Carlsbad, CA); David M. Bartels (Carlsbad, CA)
Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
A63B37/0092A63B37/008A63B37/0031A63B37/0033A63B37/0039A63B37/0043A63B37/0064A63B37/0065A63B37/0067A63B37/0076A63B37/0078
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Patent No.
US 10,029,153
App. No.
15/677,229
Granted
Jul 24, 2018
Kind
B1
Abstract

A golf ball comprising a core comprising an inner core center and an outer core layer disposed over the inner core center. The inner core center has a deflection of greater than 0.210 inch under a load of 100 kilograms, and the entire the core has a deflection ranging from 0.130 inch to 0.105 inch under a load of 100 kilograms. A mantle layer is disposed over the core and a cover is disposed over the mantle.

Claims (14)

1. A golf ball comprising:

a core comprising an inner core center and an outer core layer disposed over the inner core center, the inner core center comprising a polybutadiene material and having a deflection of greater than 0.210 inch under a load of 100 kilograms, wherein the core has a deflection ranging from 0.130 inch to 0.105 inch under a load of 100 kilograms, wherein the core has a mass ranging from 25 grams to 40 grams, wherein the core has a diameter ranging from 1.40 inches to 1.64 inches;

a mantle layer disposed over the core, the mantle layer having a thickness ranging from 0.030 inch to 0.075 inch; and

a cover disposed over the mantle, the cover composed of thermoplastic polyurethane material having a plaque Shore D hardness ranging from 50 to 62, wherein the cover has a thickness ranging from 0.015 inch to 0.030;

wherein the golf ball has a diameter ranging from 1.65 inches to 1.685 inches.

2. The golf ball according to claim 1 wherein the mantle layer is composed of a material having a plaque Shore D hardness ranging from 44 to 50.

3. The golf ball according to claim 1 wherein the golf ball has a coefficient of restitution greater than 0.79.

4. A golf ball comprising:

a core comprising an inner core center and an outer core layer disposed over the inner core center, the inner core center comprising a polybutadiene material and having a deflection of greater than 0.210 inch under a load of 100 kilograms, the outer core comprising a polybutadiene material, wherein the core has a deflection ranging from 0.130 inch to 0.105 inch under a load of 100 kilograms, wherein the core has a mass ranging from 25 grams to 40 grams, wherein the core has a diameter ranging from 1.40 inches to 1.64 inches;

a mantle layer disposed over the core, the mantle layer having a thickness ranging from 0.030 inch to 0.075 inch; and

a cover disposed over the mantle, the cover composed of a cover material comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane, the cover having a thickness ranging from 0.015 inch to 0.030;

wherein the golf ball has a diameter ranging from 1.65 inches to 1.685 inches.

5. The golf ball according to claim 4 wherein the inner core has PGA compression less 50.

6. The golf ball according to claim 4 wherein the mantle has a plaque Shore D hardness ranging from 44 to 50.

Assignments (7)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 17, 2023
From: TOPGOLF CALLAWAY BRANDS CORP.; OGIO INTERNATIONAL, INC.; TOPGOLF INTERNATIONAL, INC.; TRAVISMATHEW, LLC; WORLD GOLF TOUR, LLC
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
Reel/Frame 063692/0009 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded May 16, 2023
From: TOPGOLF CALLAWAY BRANDS CORP. (FORMERLY CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY); OGIO INTERNATIONAL, INC.; TOPGOLF INTERNATIONAL, INC.; TRAVISMATHEW, LLC; WORLD GOLF TOUR, LLC
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 063665/0176 →
RELEASE (REEL 048172 / FRAME 0001) Recorded Mar 17, 2023
From: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
To: TOPGOLF CALLAWAY BRANDS CORP. (F/K/A CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY); OGIO INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Reel/Frame 063622/0187 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jan 23, 2019
From: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY; CALLAWAY GOLF SALES COMPANY; CALLAWAY GOLF BALL OPERATIONS, INC.; OGIO INTERNATIONAL, INC.; CALLAWAY GOLF INTERACTIVE, INC.; CALLAWAY GOLF INTERNATIONAL SALES COMPANY; TRAVISMATHEW, LLC
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
Reel/Frame 048110/0352 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jan 4, 2019
From: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY; OGIO INTERNATIONAL, INC.
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 048172/0001 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Feb 16, 2018
From: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY; CALLAWAY GOLF SALES COMPANY; CALLAWAY GOLF BALL OPERATIONS, INC.; OGIO INTERNATIONAL, INC.; CALLAWAY GOLF INTERACTIVE, INC.; CALLAWAY GOLF INTERNATIONAL SALES COMPANY
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
Reel/Frame 045350/0741 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Aug 15, 2017
From: OGG, STEVEN S.; BARTELS, DAVID M.
To: CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY
Reel/Frame 043294/0634 →
Continuity (4)
Continuation 15044821 · Feb 16, 2016
Continuation 14180615 · Feb 14, 2014
Continuation 13253281 · Oct 5, 2011
Provisional Application 61390550 · Oct 6, 2010