A device including a center core, an outer layer that is configured to encase the center core, an artificial grass implement that is into engagement with the outer layer and that is configured to simulate a grass turf, and wherein the device is configured to be operable for practicing golf putting strategies or techniques.

The present invention provides the rubber composition for a golf ball comprising (a) a base rubber, (b) a co-crosslinking agent which is an α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid or a metal salt thereof or both, (c) a crosslinking initiator, and (d) an alcohol, wherein the amount of component (d) is from 0.1 to 10 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the base rubber (a) and the compounding ratio between component (b) and component (c) is set to at least 60 of E value that is represented by “E=the molar amount of component (b)/the molar amount of the active oxygen of component (c), and a golf ball using the rubber composition, in order to achieve the object that good durability of the golf ball to impact is maintained.

Golf ball molds and methods for molding golf balls, particularly golf balls having thermoplastic polyurethane covers, are provided. The molds and methods are particularly suitable for manufacturing covers for golf balls. Multi-piece golf balls having inner cores, outer cores, inner covers, and intermediate layers can be made. Retractable pins are used for holding the golf ball within the mold, wherein each retractable pin has a primary vent section, secondary vent section, and tertiary vent section for removing air and other gasses from the interior spherical cavity of the mold.

Golf balls having covers made of thermoplastic polyurethane compositions are provided. Multi-piece golf balls can be made. Polyurethane primer coatings and polyurethane top-coatings are applied to the thermoplastic polyurethane cover. Different coating methods can be used. Isocyanate-rich and polyol-rich polyurethane coatings can be applied. In one embodiment, the golf ball can be treated with a multi-functional isocyanate prior to applying the coatings. The polyurethane cover composition and surface coatings can further include catalysts, ultraviolet (UV)-light stabilizers, and other additives. Heat is used to cure the coatings. The coating methods have many benefits and the finished balls have good physical properties.

The present disclosure provides a resin composition for a golf ball cover. The resin composition includes a thermoplastic polyurethane resin including 55 to 70 parts by weight of a polyol, 30 to 40 parts by weight of an isocyanate, and 0.2 to 0.4 parts by weight of a polysiloxane. The polysiloxane includes at least one hydroxyl group or a carboxyl group in the terminal alkyl group. The polyol and the isocyanate constitute a silicone-free thermoplastic polyurethane resin, and the polysiloxane and the isocyanate constitute a thermoplastic polyurethane resin that includes silicone in the main chain, thereby improving the scuff resistance and slip property required for a golf ball cover.

Golf balls having covers made of thermoplastic polyurethane compositions are provided. Multi-piece golf balls can be made. Polyurethane primer coatings and polyurethane top-coatings are applied to the thermoplastic polyurethane cover. Different coating methods can be used. Isocyanate-rich and polyol-rich polyurethane coatings can be applied. In one embodiment, the golf ball can be treated with a multi-functional isocyanate prior to applying the coatings. The polyurethane cover composition and surface coatings can further include catalysts, ultraviolet (UV)—light stabilizers, and other additives. Heat is used to cure the coatings. The coating methods have many benefits and the finished balls have good physical properties.

The present invention relates generally to a novelty golf ball that has a plurality of internal electrical components capable of storing and playing a sound recording when motion of the novelty golf ball is detected. The body of the novelty golf ball may be of unitary construction or comprised of two separate halves that may be removably attached to one another to allow a user to access the electrical components stored on the interior of the novelty golf ball.

A method of manufacturing golf balls having a core and a cover of at least one layer encasing the core includes the steps of producing a core by molding and vulcanizing a rubber composition containing (A) a base rubber, (B) an α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or a metal salt thereof, and (C) an organic peroxide; and heat-treating the core for 1 to 24 hours at between 175 and 300° C. Golf balls which undergo little energy loss and have a high initial velocity can be obtained by this method.

An object of the present invention is to provide a golf ball having excellent abrasion resistance and spin performance on driver shots. The present invention provides a golf ball having a spherical core and a cover covering the spherical core, wherein the cover contains a polyurethane, wherein the polyurethane comprises, as a constituent component, (A) a polyisocyanate component and (B) a polyol component containing (b1) a polyrotaxane, and wherein (b1) the polyrotaxane has a cyclodextrin, a linear molecule piercing through the cyclic structure of the cyclodextrin, and a blocking group located at both terminals of the linear molecule to prevent disassociation of the cyclodextrin, and at least a part of hydroxyl groups of the cyclodextrin is modified with a caprolactone chain via —O—C.sub.3H.sub.6—O— group.

The present disclosure provides a resin composition for a golf ball cover. The resin composition includes a thermoplastic polyurethane resin including 55 to 70 parts by weight of a polyol, 30 to 40 parts by weight of an isocyanate, and 0.2 to 0.4 parts by weight of a polysiloxane. The polysiloxane includes at least one hydroxyl group or a carboxyl group in the terminal alkyl group. The polyol and the isocyanate constitute a silicone-free thermoplastic polyurethane resin, and the polysiloxane and the isocyanate constitute a thermoplastic polyurethane resin that includes silicone in the main chain, thereby improving the scuff resistance and slip property required for a golf ball cover.