18438957. GOLF BALL simplified abstract (Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.)
Contents
GOLF BALL
Organization Name
Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.
Inventor(s)
Hikaru Nagakura of Kobe-shi (JP)
Takumi Kaneko of Kobe-shi (JP)
Takehiko Hyodo of Kobe-shi (JP)
Kazuyoshi Shiga of Kobe-shi (JP)
GOLF BALL - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18438957 titled 'GOLF BALL
The patent application describes a novel golf ball designed to have a low spin rate on driver shots, aiming at contributing to a sustainable and better society.
- The golf ball is made of a spherical constituent member formed from a rubber composition containing natural rubber, a co-crosslinking agent, a crosslinking initiator, and an organic sulfur compound.
- The surface hardness of the spherical constituent member is 75 or more in Shore C hardness.
- The hardness difference between the surface hardness and the hardness at a 75% point of the radius from the center of the spherical constituent member is between 3 and 10 in Shore C hardness.
- The hardness difference between the surface hardness and the center hardness of the spherical constituent member is 16 or more in Shore C hardness.
Potential Applications: - Golf ball manufacturing industry - Sports equipment industry
Problems Solved: - High spin rate on driver shots - Lack of sustainable materials in golf ball production
Benefits: - Improved performance on driver shots - Contribution to sustainability in sports equipment manufacturing
Commercial Applications: Title: Sustainable Golf Balls with Low Spin Rate for Enhanced Performance This technology can be used in the production of golf balls for professional and amateur players looking to improve their performance on the course while using sustainable materials.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the use of natural rubber in the composition impact the performance of the golf ball? - The natural rubber provides a unique feel and responsiveness to the golf ball, contributing to better control and distance on shots. 2. What sets this golf ball apart from traditional ones in terms of spin rate and durability? - The innovative composition and design of this golf ball result in a lower spin rate on driver shots and increased durability compared to traditional golf balls.
Original Abstract Submitted
An object of the present disclosure is to provide a novel golf ball aiming at realization of a sustainable and better society and having a low spin rate on driver shots. The present disclosure provides a golf ball comprising a spherical constituent member, wherein the spherical constituent member is formed from a rubber composition containing (a) a rubber component containing a natural rubber, (b) a co-crosslinking agent, (c) a crosslinking initiator, and (d) an organic sulfur compound, a surface hardness (Hs) of the spherical constituent member is 75 or more in Shore C hardness, a hardness difference (Hs−H75) between the surface hardness (Hs) of the spherical constituent member and a hardness (H75) at a 75% point of a radius of the spherical constituent member from a center of the spherical constituent member is 3 or more and 10 or less in Shore C hardness, and a hardness difference (Hs−Ho) between the surface hardness (Hs) and a center hardness (Ho) of the spherical constituent member is 16 or more in Shore C hardness.
