Patent ID: 6852039
Filing Date: 2005-02-08
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. An instructional golf ball, comprising: a spherical body having an outer surface with a plurality of dimples formed thereon; instructional indicia situated on the outer surface of the body, the instructional indicia including the text to indicate that the putt target marking is the point on the golf ball to be struck when putting; and positioning indicia situated on the outer surface of the body in specific relation to the instructional indicia for facilitating the placement of the body prior to being played such that the instructional indicia is easily read; wherein the specific relation of the positioning of the instructional indicia and the positioning indicia ensures that the instructional indicia is capable of being read from left to right by a user addressing the golf ball when the positioning indicia is positioned at an apex of the golf ball and directed in a direction of a target, thereby providing an instructional reminder while the user addresses the golf ball; wherein a pair of spaced bands flank an equator of the body of the golf ball, and a putt target marking is situated on the equator of the body between the bands, wherein the putt target marking is adapted for indicating a point on the golf ball to be struck when putting, and the bands indicate any spin associated with the golf ball when putting, wherein the text indicates that the putt target marking is the point on the golf ball to be struck when putting.