In a golf ball including a core, an intermediate layer, and a cover, the relationship of the surface hardness between an intermediate layer-encased sphere and the ball satisfies a predetermined relational expression, and with an initial velocity of the ball and a deflection under a predetermined load applied to the ball optimized, and letting a value of (initial velocity of coreweight of core) be Ciw, a value of [(initial velocity of intermediate layer-encased sphereinitial velocity of core)(weight of intermediate layer-encased sphereweight of core)] be Miw, and a value of [(initial velocity of ballinitial velocity of intermediate layer-encased sphere)(weight of ballweight of intermediate layer-encased sphere)] be CViw, the expression of Ciw+Miw+CViw is optimized, and a volume occupancy ratio VR of the dimples is set within a predetermined range.

A golf ball includes a core and a cover, in which the core is formed of a rubber composition in a single layer, the cover is formed of a resin composition, a hardness profile of the core has a specific cross-sectional hardness profile, and letting a deflection (mm) when the core is compressed under a final load of 1,275 N (130 kgf) from an initial load of 98 N (10 kgf) be C (mm), a Shore C hardness at a core center be H.sub.0, and a Shore C hardness at a core surface be H.sub.100, the following condition is satisfied:

[00001]$C\left(H_{100}-H_0\right)125.0.$

Golf balls disclosed herein have a combination of aerodynamic properties and construction parameters providing a desired set of performance characteristics.

Golf balls disclosed herein have a combination of aerodynamic properties and construction parameters providing a desired set of performance characteristics.

A golf ball is disclosed herein that has at least one modified aerodynamic characteristic or performance trait. More specifically, the golf ball disclosed herein can include a dimple pattern having a specific drag coefficient and/or specific integrated drag area.

Golf balls disclosed herein have a combination of aerodynamic properties and construction parameters providing a desired set of performance characteristics.

A golf ball is disclosed herein that has at least one modified aerodynamic characteristic or performance trait. More specifically, the golf ball disclosed herein can include a dimple pattern having a specific drag coefficient and/or specific integrated drag area.

A golf ball is disclosed herein that has at least one modified aerodynamic characteristic or performance trait. More specifically, the golf ball disclosed herein can include a dimple pattern having a specific drag coefficient and/or specific integrated drag area.

Golf balls disclosed herein have a combination of aerodynamic properties and construction parameters providing a desired set of performance characteristics.

A golf ball is disclosed herein that has at least one modified aerodynamic characteristic or performance trait. More specifically, the golf ball disclosed herein can include a dimple pattern having a specific drag coefficient and/or specific integrated drag area.