Patent ID: 8758168
Filing Date: 2014-06-24
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A golf ball comprising a core, a cover and at least one intermediate layer provided between the core and the cover, wherein the core is a single layer formed from a polybutadiene rubber composition, wherein the intermediate layer comprises two different colored pigments which each contributes to the color of the ball, the intermediate layer being formed from an ionomer material containing a first colored pigment and an ionomier material containing a second colored pigment so that the intermediate layer has an opaque surface, the intermediate layer further comprising pearlescent pigment, and wherein the cover is formed of a polyurethane or polyurea composition and the cover is at least partially transparent and the cover comprises a pearlescent pigment in an amount of less than 0.05% by weight, whereby the pearlescent pigment comprises reflective particulate having faces that have an individual reflectance of over 75%.