18439160. GOLF BALL simplified abstract (Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.)
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GOLF BALL
Organization Name
Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.
Inventor(s)
Takumi Kaneko of Kobe-shi (JP)
Hikaru Nagakura 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 18439160 titled 'GOLF BALL
The abstract of the patent application describes a golf ball with a significant change in initial velocity based on swing speed, made of a rubber composition including specific ingredients.
- Simplified Explanation: The patent application is for a golf ball that can change its initial velocity based on the swing speed of the player, achieved through a unique rubber composition.
- Key Features and Innovation:
- Golf ball with variable initial velocity - Rubber composition with specific ingredients for performance enhancement - Ability to optimize swing speed and ball flight
- Potential Applications:
- Professional golf tournaments - Amateur golf games - Golf training facilities
- Problems Solved:
- Inconsistency in golf ball performance - Limited control over initial velocity - Difficulty in optimizing swing speed
- Benefits:
- Improved accuracy in golf shots - Enhanced distance coverage - Better control over ball flight
- Commercial Applications:
- Title: "Advanced Golf Ball Technology for Enhanced Performance" - Potential commercial uses in golf equipment industry - Market implications for golf ball manufacturers and retailers
- Prior Art:
- Prior research on golf ball design and materials - Studies on the relationship between swing speed and ball velocity
- Frequently Updated Research:
- Ongoing studies on golf ball aerodynamics - Research on new rubber compositions for sports equipment
Questions about Golf Ball Technology: 1. How does the rubber composition affect the performance of the golf ball? - The rubber composition influences the elasticity and rebound properties of the ball, impacting its initial velocity and flight characteristics.
2. What are the potential implications of this technology for professional golfers? - Professional golfers can benefit from improved consistency and control in their shots, leading to better overall performance on the course.
Original Abstract Submitted
An object of the present disclosure is to provide a golf ball having a great change in an initial velocity associated with a change in a swing speed. The present disclosure provides a golf ball comprising a constituent member, wherein at least a part of the constituent member is formed of a cured product of a rubber composition comprising (a) a base rubber containing a natural rubber, (b) a co-crosslinking agent containing methacrylic acid and/or a metal salt thereof and (c) a crosslinking initiator.
