EP4653063A1 - Golf ball - Google Patents

Abstract

A golf ball (10, 20, 30, 40) 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.

Description

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
• The present application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/651,925, filed on May 24, 2024 , the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
• This disclosure generally relates to a golf ball, and is more particularly related to aerodynamic performance attributes of a golf ball.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
• It is generally known that aerodynamic characteristics of a golf ball have significant impact on the flight of the golf ball, and thus the overall performance of the golf ball. In one aspect, aerodynamic characteristics or properties of a golf ball are influenced by the dimple pattern of the golf ball.
• It would be desirable to provide improved aerodynamic performance attributes that generally provide greater control of the golf ball flight and distance.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
• In various aspects disclosed herein, a golf ball is provided that can have particular aerodynamic performance attributes or characteristics. In other aspects, certain aerodynamic performance or characteristics can be paired or matched with particular golf ball constructions, thereby resulting in a particular golf ball behavior. In certain aspects, a particular golf ball dimple pattern or dimple parameters are enumerated herein that result in a particular aerodynamic profile having at least one of the disclosed aerodynamic performance attributes or characteristics.
• In one aspect, a golf ball is disclosed that comprises at least a core and a cover. The golf ball can include at least one additional layer besides a core and a cover. In one aspect, the golf ball can include a multi-layered core, a multi-layered cover, and/or a multi-layered casing/ intermediate layer. Further details of the golf ball construction are provided herein.
• In one aspect, the golf ball can have a weight of 1.600 ounces - 1.620 ounces. In one aspect, the golf ball can have a weight of less than 1.600 ounces, or greater than 1.620 ounces. One of ordinary skill in the art would understand that the weight of the golf ball can vary.
• In one aspect, the golf ball has a diameter of 1.680 inches - 1.700 inches. In one aspect, the golf ball can have a diameter of greater than 1.700 inches, or less than 1.680 inches. One of ordinary skill in the art would understand that the size or diameter of the golf ball can vary.
• The cover can comprise a plurality of dimples arranged in a dimple pattern that has or exhibits a series of drag coefficients (C_D) and lift coefficients (C_L) across a variety of Reynolds numbers and spin ratios. In one aspect, the drag coefficient has the following range: 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070; the drag coefficient has the following range: 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095; and the drag coefficient has the following range: 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100.
• In one aspect, the drag coefficient has the following range: 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.240 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070; and the drag coefficient has the following range: 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.240 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095.
• In one aspect, the drag coefficient has the following range: 0.235 ≤ C_D < 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070; and the drag coefficient has the following range: 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095.
• In one aspect, the drag coefficient has the following range: 0.240 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070; and the drag coefficient has the following range: 0.240 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095.
• In one aspect, the drag coefficient has the following range: 0.230 ≤ C_D at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070; and the drag coefficient has the following range: 0.230 ≤ C_D at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095.
• In one aspect, the drag coefficient has the following range: 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070; and the drag coefficient has the following range: 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095.
• In one aspect, the drag coefficient has the following range: 0.240 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070; and the drag coefficient has the following range: 0.240 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095.
• In one aspect, the drag coefficient has the following range: 0.240 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070; and the drag coefficient has the following range: 0.240 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095.
• In one aspect, the drag coefficient has the following range: 0.245 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070; and the drag coefficient has the following range: 0.245 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095.
• Regarding the lift coefficient, the golf ball can have a lift coefficient such that: C_L ≥ 0.115 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060. In one aspect, the golf ball can have a lift coefficient such that: C_L ≤ 0.200 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105.
• In one aspect, the golf ball can have a lift coefficient such that: C_L ≥ 0.120 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060, and C_L ≤ 0.200 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105.
• In one aspect, the golf ball can have a lift coefficient such that: C_L ≥ 0.115 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060, and C_L ≤ 0.195 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105.
• In one aspect, the golf ball can have a lift coefficient such that: C_L ≥ 0.120 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060, and C_L ≤ 0.195 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105.
• In one aspect, the golf ball can have a lift coefficient such that: C_L ≥ 0.115 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060, and C_L ≤ 0.190 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105.
• In one aspect, the golf ball can have a lift coefficient such that: C_L ≥ 0.120 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060, and C_L ≤ 0.190 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105.
• In one aspect, the golf ball can have a lift coefficient such that: C_L ≥ 0.115 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060, and C_L ≤ 0.185 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105.
• In one aspect, the golf ball can have a lift coefficient such that: C_L ≥ 0.120 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060, and C_L ≤ 0.185 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105.
• In one aspect, the golf ball can have a lift coefficient such that: C_L ≥ 0.115 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060, and C_L ≤ 0.180 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105.
• In one aspect, the golf ball can have a lift coefficient such that: C_L ≥ 0.120 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060, and C_L ≤ 0.180 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105.
• In one aspect, the golf ball can have a lift coefficient such that: C_L ≥ 0.125 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060, and C_L ≤ 0.200 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105.
• In one aspect, the golf ball can have a lift coefficient such that: C_L ≥ 0.125 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060, and C_L ≤ 0.185 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105.
• In one aspect, the golf ball can have a lift coefficient such that: C_L ≥ 0.130 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060, and C_L ≤ 0.200 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105.
• In one aspect, the golf ball can have a lift coefficient such that: C_L ≥ 0.130 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060, and C_L ≤ 0.185 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105.
• In one particular aspect, the drag and lift coefficients can have a particular relationship. This particular relationship can be associated with or dictate the flight window of the golf ball. In one aspect, this particular relationship can be defined at a Reynolds number of 225,000, and a spin ratio of 0.070. In one aspect, the drag coefficient and the lift coefficient can have the following relationship: 1.600 ≤ C_D/C_L < 1.800. In another aspect, the drag coefficient and the lift coefficient can have the following relationship: 1.800 ≤ C_D/C_L. In yet another aspect, the drag coefficient and the lift coefficient can have the following relationship: C_D/C_L ≤ 2.000. In yet another aspect, the drag coefficient and the lift coefficient can have the following relationship: C_D/C_L ≤ 1.600. In a further aspect, the drag coefficient and the lift coefficient can have the following relationship: 1.400 ≤ C_D/C_L. In a further aspect, the drag coefficient and the lift coefficient can have the following relationship: 1.400 ≤ C_D/C_L < 1.600. In a further aspect, the drag coefficient and the lift coefficient can have the following relationship: 1.600 ≤ C_D/C_L < 1.800. In a further aspect, the drag coefficient and the lift coefficient can have the following relationship: 1.600 ≤ C_D/C_L ≤ 2.000. Various other details regarding the relationship between the drag and lift coefficients are provided herein.
• The present disclosure provides various exemplary patterns that exhibit the presently disclosed aerodynamic performance attributes or characteristics.
• In one aspect, the dimple pattern can be comprised of 250 - 270 dimples, with a surface coverage of 79.0% - 81.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0400 in³ - 0.0500 in³.
• In another aspect, the dimple pattern can be comprised of 340 - 360 dimples, with a surface coverage of 80.0% - 84.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0356 - 0.0435 in³.
• In another aspect, the dimple pattern can be comprised of 215 - 240 dimples, with a surface coverage of 77.0% - 80.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0400 in³ - 0.0500 in³.
• In another aspect, the dimple pattern is comprised of 240 - 260 dimples, with a surface coverage of 76.0% - 79.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0400 in³ - 0.0500 in³.
• In another aspect, the dimple pattern is comprised of 250 - 270 dimples, with a surface coverage of 79.0% - 81.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0500 in³ - 0.0600 in³.
• In another aspect, the dimple pattern is comprised of 235 - 255 dimples, with a surface coverage of 77.0% - 80.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0375 in³ - 0.0475 in³.
• In one aspect, the dimple pattern is comprised of 220 - 270 dimples, with a surface coverage of 77.0% - 83.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0425 in³ - 0.0575 in³.
• In another aspect, the dimple pattern is comprised of 340 - 390 dimples, with a surface coverage of 80.0% - 85.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0380 in³ - 0.0425 in³.
• In another aspect, the dimple pattern is comprised of 280 - 420 dimples, with a surface coverage of 70.0% - 81.0%, and has a maximum dimple diameter disparity that is at least 0.040 inches.
• In another aspect, the dimple pattern is comprised of 270 - 320 dimples, with a surface coverage of 76.0% - 85.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0350 in³ - 0.0440 in³.
• In another aspect, the dimple pattern is comprised of 490 - 620 dimples, with a surface coverage of 79.0% - 85.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0175 in³ - 0.0375 in³.
• In another aspect, the dimple pattern is comprised of 390 - 490 dimples, with a surface coverage of 77.0% - 86.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0225 in³ - 0.0450 in³.
• Various other exemplary dimple patterns and/or dimple parameters are provided herein.
• As disclosed herein, a golf ball that exhibits the presently disclosed aerodynamic performance attributes or characteristics can be associated with a golf ball having various golf ball construction parameters. The golf ball construction can be classified or characterized generally according to certain performance characteristics, such as compression, coefficient of restitution, initial velocity, etc. Each of these parameters is described in more detail herein.
• In one aspect, the golf ball can have a compression of at least 80. In one aspect, the golf ball can have a compression of at least 90. In another example, the golf ball can have a compression of at least 95. One of ordinary skill in the art would understand that the compression can vary.
• In one aspect, the golf ball has a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.800. In another aspect, the golf ball can have a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.805. The golf ball can have a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.810 in another aspect. One of ordinary skill in the art would understand that the coefficient of restitution can vary.
• In one aspect, the golf ball can have an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second. In another aspect, the initial velocity can be at least 252 feet/second. In another aspect, the initial velocity can be at least 245 feet/second. One of ordinary skill in the art would understand that the initial velocity can vary.
• In one aspect, the golf ball core can have a weight of at least 1.115 ounces. In one aspect, the golf ball core can have a weight of at least 1.220 ounces. In one aspect, the golf ball core can have a weight of at least 1.225 ounces. In one aspect, the golf ball core can have a weight of at least 1.320 ounces.
• In one aspect, the golf ball core can have a diameter of at least 1.500 inches. In one aspect, the golf ball core can have a diameter of at least 1.525 inches. In one aspect, the golf ball core can have a diameter of at least 1.545 inches. In one aspect, the golf ball core can have a diameter of at least 1.570 inches.
• In one aspect, the golf ball core can have a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.785. In one aspect, the golf ball core can have a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.790. In one aspect, the golf ball core can have a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.800.
• In one aspect, the golf ball can have a dimple pattern that has an integrated drag area (DA) defined by:
  $$\mathrm{DA}={\displaystyle {\int }_{160,000}^{225,000}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$
  where C_D(Re) is established at a launch condition of a golf ball speed of 182.0 mph, a launch angle of 10.0 degrees, and a spin rate of 2,700 rpm. In one aspect, the integrated drag area can be defined such that: 14,500 ≤ DA ≤ 15,500.
• In one aspect, the integrated drag area can be defined such that: 14,750 ≤ DA ≤ 15,250.
• In one aspect, the integrated drag area can be defined such that: 14,500 ≤ DA.
• In one aspect, the integrated drag area can be defined such that: 14,750 ≤ DA.
• In one aspect, the integrated drag area can be defined such that: 15,000 ≤ DA ≤ 15,500.
• In one aspect, the integrated drag area can be defined such that: 15,250 ≤ DA ≤ 15,500.
• In one aspect, the integrated drag area can be defined such that: 15,000 ≤ DA.
• In one aspect, the integrated drag area can be defined such that: 14,750 ≤ DA ≤ 15,500.
• In one aspect, the integrated drag area can be defined such that: 14,500 ≤ DA ≤ 15,250.
• In one aspect, the integrated drag area can be defined such that: 14,500 ≤ DA ≤ 15,000.
• In yet another aspect, a golf ball is disclosed herein that comprises at least a core and a cover. The golf ball can have a weight of 1.600 ounces - 1.620 ounces and a diameter of 1.680 inches - 1.700 inches. The golf ball can have a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.800 and an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second. The cover can comprise a plurality of dimples arranged in a dimple pattern having a drag coefficient (C_D) and a lift coefficient (C_L); wherein 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, wherein 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and wherein 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100; wherein C_L ≥ 0.115 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060; wherein C_L ≤ 0.200 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105; and wherein the dimple pattern has an integrated drag area (DA) defined by:
  $$\mathrm{DA}={\displaystyle {\int }_{160,000}^{225,000}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$
  where C_D(Re) is established at a launch condition of a golf ball speed of 182.0 mph, a launch angle of 10.0 degrees, and a spin rate of 2,700 rpm, and 14,500 ≤ DA ≤ 15,500.
• In yet another aspect, a golf ball is provided that has a weight of 1.600 ounces - 1.620 ounces and a diameter of 1.680 inches - 1.700 inches, and a cover for the golf ball comprises a plurality of dimples arranged in a dimple pattern having a drag coefficient (C_D), a lift coefficient (C_L), and an integrated drag area (DA) defined by:
  $$\mathrm{DA}={\displaystyle {\int }_{160,000}^{225,000}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$
  where C_D(Re) is established at a launch condition of a golf ball speed of 182.0 mph, a launch angle of 10.0 degrees, and a spin rate of 2,700 rpm, and wherein 14,500 ≤ DA ≤ 15,500; C_L ≥ 0.115 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060; and C_L ≤ 0.200 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105.
• A golf ball is disclosed herein that includes at least a core, a casing layer, and a cover formed from urethane. The golf ball has a weight of 1.600 ounces - 1.620 ounces, a diameter of 1.680 inches - 1.700 inches, a compression of at least 80, a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.800, and an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second. The core has a weight of at least 1.245 ounces, a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.785, and a diameter of at least 1.525 inches. The cover includes a plurality of dimples arranged in a dimple pattern having a drag coefficient (C_D) and a lift coefficient (C_L), such that 0.230 ≤ C_D < 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, 0.230 ≤ C_D < 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and 0.230 ≤ C_D < 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100. The dimple pattern has an integrated drag area (DA) defined by:
  $$\mathrm{DA}={\displaystyle {\int }_{160,000}^{225,000}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$
  where C_D(Re) is established at a launch condition of a golf ball speed of 182.0 mph, a launch angle of 10.0 degrees, and a spin rate of 2,700 rpm, such that 14,500 ≤ DA ≤ 15,500. The lift coefficient is greater than or equal to 0.115 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060. The drag coefficient and the lift coefficient at a Reynolds number of 225,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070 have the following relationship: 1.400 ≤ C_D/C_L ≤ 2.000.
• The dimple pattern can be comprised of 220 - 270 dimples, with a surface coverage of 77.0% - 83.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0425 in³ - 0.0575 in³. The dimple pattern can be comprised of 340 - 390 dimples, with a surface coverage of 80.0% - 85.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0380 in³ - 0.0425 in³. The dimple pattern can be comprised of 280 - 420 dimples, with a surface coverage of 70.0% - 81.0%, and has a maximum dimple diameter disparity that is at least 0.040. The dimple pattern can be comprised of 270 - 320 dimples, with a surface coverage of 76.0% - 85.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0350 in³ - 0.0440 in³. The dimple pattern can be comprised of 490 - 620 dimples, with a surface coverage of 79.0% - 85.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0175 in³ - 0.0375 in³. The dimple pattern can be comprised of 390 - 490 dimples, with a surface coverage of 77.0% - 86.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0225 in³ - 0.0450 in³. The golf ball can have a compression of at least 90. The golf ball can have a compression of at least 95. The golf ball can have a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.805. The golf ball can have a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.810. The core can have a weight of at least 1.260 ounces. The core can have a weight of at least 1.280 ounces. The core can have a diameter of at least 1.545 inches. The core can have a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.790. The core can have a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.795. The core can have a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.800. The lift coefficient can be less than or equal to 0.200 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105. The core can have a weight of at least 1.260 ounces, a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.790, and a diameter of at least 1.530 inches. The core can have a weight of at least 1.290 ounces, a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.795, and a diameter of at least 1.550 inches.
• In one aspect, 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100. In another aspect, 0.240 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, 0.240 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and 0.240 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100. In another aspect, 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100. In another aspect, 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100.
• In one aspect, the integrated drag area is defined such that 14,750 ≤ DA ≤ 15,500. In another aspect, the integrated drag area is defined such that 15,000 ≤ DA ≤ 15,500. In another aspect, the integrated drag area is defined such that 14,500 ≤ DA ≤ 15,250. In another aspect, the integrated drag area is defined such that 14,500 ≤ DA ≤ 15,000.
• Additional features and aspects of the present disclosure are described in further detail herein.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
• Further features and advantages of the present disclosure can be ascertained from the following detailed description that is provided in connection with the drawings described below:
• Figure 1A is an illustration of the air flow on a golf ball in flight.
• Figure 1B is an illustration of the forces acting on a golf ball in flight.
• Figure 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating a method for measuring the diameter of a dimple and other dimple properties.
• Figures 3A and 3B illustrate an exemplary drag coefficient profile according to one exemplary dimple pattern.
• Figures 4A and 4B illustrate an exemplary integrated drag area profile according to one exemplary dimple pattern.
• Figures 5A and 5B illustrate a first conventional dimple pattern according to an aspect of the present disclosure.
• Figures 6A and 6B illustrate a second conventional dimple pattern according to an aspect of the present disclosure.
• Figures 7A and 7B illustrate a third conventional dimple pattern according to an aspect of the present disclosure.
• Figures 8A and 8B illustrate a fourth conventional dimple pattern according to an aspect of the present disclosure.
• Figures 9A and 9B illustrate a fifth conventional dimple pattern according to an aspect of the present disclosure.
• Figures 10A and 10B illustrate a first exemplary dimple pattern according to an aspect of the present disclosure.
• Figures 11A and 11B illustrate a second exemplary dimple pattern according to an aspect of the present disclosure.
• Figures 12A and 12B illustrate a third exemplary dimple pattern according to an aspect of the present disclosure.
• Figures 13A and 13B illustrate a fourth exemplary dimple pattern according to an aspect of the present disclosure.
• Figures 14A and 14B illustrate a fifth exemplary dimple pattern according to an aspect of the present disclosure.
• Figures 15A and 15B illustrate a sixth exemplary dimple pattern according to an aspect of the present disclosure.
• Figures 16A and 16B illustrate a seventh exemplary dimple pattern according to an aspect of the present disclosure.
• Figures 17A and 17B illustrate an eighth exemplary dimple pattern according to an aspect of the present disclosure.
• Figures 18A and 18B illustrate a ninth exemplary dimple pattern according to an aspect of the present disclosure.
• Figures 19A and 19B illustrate a tenth exemplary dimple pattern according to an aspect of the present disclosure.
• Figure 20 illustrates representative golf ball flight patterns for a plurality of exemplary golf balls and a conventional golf ball.
• Figure 21 illustrates a plot of golf ball coefficient of restitution and golf ball compression for an exemplary golf ball construction.
• Figure 22A is a cross-sectional view of a two-piece golf ball in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
• Figure 22B is a cross-sectional view of a three-piece golf ball in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
• Figure 22C is a cross-sectional view of a four-piece golf ball in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
• Figure 22D is a cross-sectional view of a five-piece golf ball in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
• The dimples on a golf ball are used to adjust or modify the aerodynamic characteristics of a golf ball and, therefore, the dimple patterns, shape, volume, and various other dimple properties or characteristics can be designed in order to modify the overall flight of a golf ball. Determining specific dimple arrangements and dimple shapes that result in desired aerodynamic properties can involve the direct measurement of aerodynamic characteristics. These aerodynamic characteristics define the forces acting upon the golf ball throughout flight. The term "dimple" can include any texturizing on the surface of a golf ball, e.g., depressions and projections.
• Aerodynamic forces acting on a golf ball are typically resolved into orthogonal components of lift and drag. Lift is defined as the aerodynamic force component acting perpendicular to the flight path. It results from a difference in pressure that is created by a distortion in the air flow that results from the back spin of the golf ball. A boundary layer forms at the stagnation point of the ball, B, then grows and separates at points S1 and S2, as shown in Figure 1A. Due to the ball backspin, the top of the ball moves in the direction of the airflow, which delays the separation of the boundary layer. In contrast, the bottom of the ball moves against the direction of airflow, thus advancing the separation of the boundary layer at the bottom of the ball. Therefore, the position of separation of the boundary layer at the top of the ball, S1, is further back than the position of separation of the boundary layer at the bottom of the ball, S2. This asymmetrical separation creates a downward deflection in the flow pattern, requiring the air over the top of the ball to move faster and, thus, have lower pressure than the air underneath the ball.
• Drag is defined as the aerodynamic force component acting parallel to the golf ball's flight direction. As the ball travels through the air, the air surrounding the ball has different velocities and, accordingly, different pressures. The air exerts maximum pressure at the stagnation point, B, on the front of the ball, as shown in Figure 1A. The air then flows over the sides toward the back of the golf ball and separates from the surface of the golf ball at points S1 and S2, leaving a large turbulent flow area with low pressure, i.e., the wake. The difference between the high pressure in front of the golf ball and the low pressure in the wake behind the golf ball reduces the speed and acts as the primary source of drag for a golf ball.
• The aerodynamic forces acting on a golf ball in flight are disclosed in Equation 1 and illustrated in Figure 1B:
  $$\mathrm{F}={\mathrm{F}}_{\mathrm{L}}+{\mathrm{F}}_{\mathrm{D}}+{\mathrm{F}}_{\mathrm{G}}$$
  where F = total force acting on the ball; F_L = lift force; F_D = drag force; and F_G = gravity force.
• The lift force (F_L) is the component of the aerodynamic force acting in a direction dictated by the cross product of the spin vector and the velocity vector. The drag force (F_D) is the component of the aerodynamic force acting in a direction that is directly opposite the velocity vector. The lift and drag forces of Equation 1 are calculated in Equations 2 and 3, respectively:
  $${\mathrm{F}}_{\mathrm{L}}=0.5{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{L}}\mathrm{\rho }{\mathrm{AV}}^2$$
  $${\mathrm{F}}_{\mathrm{D}}=0.5{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\mathrm{\rho }{\mathrm{AV}}^2$$
  where ρ = density of air (slugs/ft³); A = projected area of the ball (ft²) ((π/4)D²); D = golf ball diameter (ft); V = ball velocity (ft/s); C_L = dimensionless lift coefficient; and C_D = dimensionless drag coefficient.
• Lift and drag coefficients are used to quantify the force imparted to a golf ball in flight and are dependent on air density, air viscosity, ball speed, and spin rate; the influence of all these parameters may be captured by two dimensionless parameters: spin ratio (SR) and Reynolds number (Re). Spin ratio is the rotational surface speed of the ball divided by ball velocity. Reynolds number quantifies the ratio of inertial to viscous forces acting on the golf ball moving through air. SR and Re are calculated in Equations 4 and 5 below:
  $$\mathrm{SR}=\mathrm{\omega }\left(\mathrm{D}/2\right)/\mathrm{V}$$
  $$\mathrm{Re}=\mathrm{DV\rho }/\mathrm{\mu }$$
  where ω = ball rotation rate (radians/s) (2π(RPS)); RPS = golf ball rotation rate (revolution/s); V = ball velocity (ft/s); D = ball diameter (ft); ρ = air density (slugs/ft³); and µ = absolute viscosity of air (lb/ft²-s).
• There are a number of suitable methods for determining the lift and drag coefficients for a given range of spin rate and Reynolds number, which include the use of indoor test ranges with ballistic screen technology. US Patent 5,682,230 , the entire disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein, teaches the use of a series of ballistic screens to acquire lift and drag coefficients. US Patents 6,186,002 , 6,285,445 , and 6,729,976 , also incorporated in their entirety by reference herein, disclose methods for determining lift and drag coefficients for a given range of velocities and spin rates using an indoor test range, wherein the values for C_L and C_D are related to spin rates and Reynolds numbers for each shot. One skilled in the art of golf ball aerodynamics testing could readily determine the lift and drag coefficients through the use of an indoor test range.
• One of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that the desired aerodynamic performance, characterized by the coefficients of lift and drag, may be achieved by combining various elements of dimple pattern characterization including but not limited to total dimple count, total surface coverage, total dimple volume, number of different dimple diameters, average dimple diameter, range of dimple diameters, dimple plan shape, dimple profile, and underlying pattern geometry to generate exemplary dimple pattern categories.
• According to one aspect, the aerodynamic performance parameters and features disclosed herein can provide a golf ball with a relatively increased drag profile as compared to modern, high-performance dimple patterns. In one aspect, the presently disclosed aerodynamic performance parameters and features can be considered relatively "high drag" as compared to modern, high-performance dimple patterns. As a result, a golf ball exhibiting the disclosed aerodynamic performance parameters and features disclosed herein can have a relatively shorter carry distance as compared to golf balls having modern, high-performance dimple patterns, assuming all other factors are maintained constant, such as golf ball construction parameters.
• One of ordinary skill in the art would understand that the presently disclosed aerodynamic performance parameters and features can be matched or paired with various types of golf ball constructions, including modern, high-performance golf ball constructions, as well as other golf ball constructions which may be considered relatively slower or faster constructions as compared to modern, high-performance golf ball constructions.
• In one aspect, the presently disclosed aerodynamic performance parameters and features can be matched or paired with relatively faster golf ball constructions, such as a golf ball having a relatively higher COR and/or initial velocity compared to modern, high-performance golf balls. In another aspect, the presently disclosed aerodynamic performance parameters and features can be matched or paired with modern, high-performance golf ball constructions, i.e., a golf ball exhibiting a COR and/or initial velocity that is typical of a majority of modern, high-performance golf balls. One of ordinary skill in the art would understand based on the present disclosure that the aerodynamic performance parameters and features disclosed herein can also be matched or paired with relatively slower golf ball constructions, as well.
Drag Coefficient
• Determination of the drag coefficient (C_D) is necessary to calculate the drag force acting on a golf ball at a given instant in flight, and for a golf ball of a given diameter traveling at a given speed through air with a given density, a higher drag coefficient indicates a greater drag force acting on that golf ball. One can therefore refer to a dimple configuration that induces an overall greater drag force magnitude by identifying higher values of C_D at given Reynolds numbers and spin ratios. It follows, then, that a pattern with overall higher values of C_D may have a shorter flight distance.
• There are a number of suitable methods for determining the lift and drag coefficients for a given range of spin rates and Reynolds numbers, including the use of indoor test ranges. US Patent Nos. 6,186,002 and 6,285,445 , the entireties of which are each incorporated by reference herein, disclose methods for determining lift and drag coefficients for a given range of velocities and spin rates using an indoor test range, wherein the values for C_L and C_D are related to spin rates and Reynolds numbers for each shot. One skilled in the art of golf ball aerodynamics testing could readily determine the lift and drag coefficients through the use of an indoor test range.
• In particular, a sub-set of golf balls, such as at least six golf balls, or at least twelve golf balls, are tested in an ITR in the pole-over-pole orientation and in the poles-horizontal orientation, yielding at least six sets of flight data per orientation, and the drag and lift coefficients in each orientation are determined at the following set of fifteen conditions shown in Table 1. Table 1

  Condition	Nominal Speed (ft/s)	Nominal Spin (rev/s)
  1	278	35
  2	278	52
  3	220	30
  4	220	38
  5	220	49
  6	161	29
  7	161	47
  8	130	30
  9	130	39
  10	130	48
  11	108	29
  12	108	44
  13	96	30
  14	95	36
  15	93	42

• In each orientation, the median drag coefficient and the median lift coefficient at each condition is used in conjunction with the methodology set forth by the United States Golf Association's for Overall Distance and Symmetry conformance testing to predict the aerodynamic performance of the golf ball. Specifically, the lift and drag coefficients are calculated for each ball individually in each orientation at the fifteen conditions using the following equations, wherein a₁-a₃, b₁-b₃, c₁-c₄, and d₁-d₂ are determined using a least squares regression per the USGA's published documentation, including The Indoor Test Range (ITR) Technical Description and Operation Manual and associated addenda: $${\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{L}}=\left[{\mathrm{a}}_1+\frac{{\mathrm{a}}_2}{{\mathrm{Re}}^5}+\frac{{\mathrm{a}}_8}{{\mathrm{Re}}^7}\right]+\left[{\mathrm{b}}_1+{\mathrm{b}}_2\frac{\ln \left(\mathrm{Re}\right)}{{\mathrm{Re}}^2}+\frac{{\mathrm{b}}_3}{{\mathrm{Re}}^2}\right]\cdot \mathrm{SR}$$ $${\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}=\left[{\mathrm{c}}_1+\frac{{\mathrm{c}}_2}{{\mathrm{Re}}^3}+\frac{{\mathrm{c}}_3}{{\mathrm{Re}}^5}+\frac{{\mathrm{c}}_4}{{\mathrm{Re}}^7}\right]+\left[{\mathrm{d}}_1+{\mathrm{d}}_2\frac{\ln \left(\mathrm{Re}\right)}{{\mathrm{Re}}^2}\right]\cdot {\mathrm{SR}}^2$$ The individual ball results are then used to determine the median lift and drag coefficients at the fifteen test conditions, which are representative of a ball having the median aerodynamic performance, herein referred to as the median ball or median golf ball.
• As shown in Figures 3A and 3B, the drag coefficient at corresponding Reynolds numbers throughout the predicted flight is illustrated for an exemplary golf ball having a relatively higher drag coefficient profile according to the present disclosure. More specifically, Figure 3A illustrates the drag coefficient for the median golf ball tested using a pole-over-pole orientation, and Figure 3B illustrates the drag coefficient for the median golf ball tested using the poles-horizontal orientation. Although not specifically illustrated, one of ordinary skill in the art would understand that all of the Preferred Examples disclosed herein would have associated drag coefficient profiles similar to Figures 3A and 3B, and that the associated drag coefficient profiles may be higher or lower than those illustrated in Figures 3A and 3B. One of ordinary skill in the art would also understand that a drag coefficient profile similar to Figure 3A may be associated with the poles-horizontal orientation and that of Figure 3B may be associated with the pole-over-pole orientation. When presented herein as a single value, the drag coefficient is the average of the drag coefficient of the median ball in the pole-over-pole orientation and the drag coefficient of the median ball in the poles-horizontal orientation. Likewise, when presented herein as a single value, the lift coefficient is the average of the lift coefficient of the median ball in the pole-over-pole orientation and the lift coefficient of the median ball in the poles-horizontal orientation.
Integrated Drag Area
• The drag area characterizes the effectiveness of the aerodynamic performance of a dimple pattern throughout approximately the first second of flight, during which aerodynamic forces are most pronounced.
• A lower drag area can be indicative of a more efficient aerodynamic pattern, representing a longer predicted distance at the specified launch conditions and using the disclosed methodology. Likewise, a pattern with a higher drag area may have a shorter predicted flight distance under the discussed methodology.
• Once the median golf ball lift and drag coefficients are established for the golf ball dimple pattern under analysis, the predicted trajectory for the golf ball is then calculated by the USGA's computation procedure with initial launch inputs (i.e., initial or launch condition) of a golf ball speed of 182.0 mph, a launch angle 10.0 degrees, and a spin rate of 2,700 rpm for each orientation, pole-over-pole and poles-horizontal, and the Reynolds numbers and drag coefficients from the simulation for the median ball are retained and have a functional relationship C_D(Re). Whenever referenced herein, the integrated drag area is established using the golf ball speed, launch angle, and spin rate disclosed above.
• The drag area for the pole-over-pole (DA_PP) and the poles-horizontal (DA_PH) orientations is given by: $${\mathrm{DA}}_{\mathrm{PP}}={\displaystyle {\int }_{160,000}^{225,000}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$ $${\mathrm{DA}}_{\mathrm{PH}}={\displaystyle {\int }_{160,000}^{225,000}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$
  and the average drag area is given by: $$\mathrm{DA}=\frac{{\mathrm{DA}}_{\mathrm{PP}}+{\mathrm{DA}}_{\mathrm{PH}}}{2}$$ When presented herein as a single value, it is understood to refer to the average drag area DA.
• The integrals are calculated by a Reimann sum with at least eight trapezoidal partitions. One of ordinary skill in the art will understand that alternative partition shapes may be used in conjunction with a Reimann or other summation.
• As shown in Figures 4A and 4B, the integrated drag area is illustrated for an exemplary golf ball having a relatively higher drag coefficient profile according to the present disclosure. The integrated drag area shown in Figures 4A and 4B can be measured using a setup condition of 182.0 mph golf ball speed, 10.0 degree launch angle, and 2,700 rpm spin rate or rotational speed. More specifically, Figure 4A illustrates the integrated drag area for a golf ball tested using a pole-over-pole orientation, and Figure 4B illustrates the integrated drag area for a golf ball tested using the poles-horizontal orientation. Although not specifically illustrated, one of ordinary skill in the art would understand that all of the Preferred Examples disclosed herein would have associated integrated drag profiles similar to Figures 4A and 4B, and that the associated integrated drag profiles may be higher or lower than those illustrated in Figures 4A and 4B. One of ordinary skill in the art would also understand that an illustration of the integrated drag area similar to that in Figure 4A may be associated with the poles-horizontal orientation and one similar to that of Figure 4B may be associated with the pole-over-pole orientation.
Golf Ball Flight Window
• In one aspect, dimple patterns for golf balls can be configured to provide an associated flight window, which in some aspects can be related to or dependent on a drag coefficient and/or lift coefficient associated with said dimple patterns. For example, a dimple pattern that provides a relatively lower drag coefficient to lift coefficient ratio (C_D/C_L) can generally correspond to a higher flying golf ball while a relatively higher drag coefficient to lift coefficient ratio (C_D/C_L) can generally correspond to a lower flying golf ball. Table 2 below provides some exemplary ranges for drag coefficient to lift coefficient ratios (C_D/C_L).
• As used herein, the terms drag coefficient can correspond to a median drag coefficient and lift coefficient can correspond to a median lift coefficient as measured for a sample number of golf balls as detailed above.
• In one aspect, the listed drag coefficient to lift coefficient ratios (C_D/C_L) provide ranges for exemplary golf balls having a relatively fast golf ball construction or a modern, high-performance golf ball construction. For example, the values below can correspond to golf balls having a COR of at least 0.800, and/or an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second.
• When used herein, any recited values for C_D/C_L refer to the median drag and lift coefficients at a Reynolds number of 225,000, and spin ratio of 0.070. Table 2

  Flight Window	Drag Coefficient to Lift Coefficient Ratio (CD/CL)
  High	$$1.400\le \frac{{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}}{{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{L}}}<1.600$$
  Middle	$$1.600\le \frac{{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}}{{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{L}}}<1.800$$
  Low	$$1.800\le \frac{{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}}{{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{L}}}\le 2.000$$

• In one aspect, the objective range of a "high" flight window golf ball (i.e., 1.400 ≤ C_D/C_L < 1.600) can correspond to a relatively high peak height of a golf ball.
• In one aspect, the objective range of a "middle" flight window golf ball (i.e., 1.600 ≤ C_D/C_L < 1.800) can correspond to a relatively medium peak height of a golf ball.
• In one aspect, the objective range of a "low" flight window golf ball (i.e., 1.800 ≤ C_D/C_L ≤ 2.000) can correspond to a relatively low peak height of a golf ball.
• In one aspect, a golf ball can be provided that exhibits a drag coefficient and a lift coefficient having the following relationship: 1.600 ≤ C_D/C_L < 1.800. In another aspect, a golf ball can be provided that exhibits a drag coefficient and a lift coefficient having the following relationship: 1.800 ≤ C_D/C_L. In another aspect, a golf ball can be provided that exhibits a drag coefficient and a lift coefficient having the following relationship: C_D/C_L ≤ 2.000. In another aspect, a golf ball can be provided that exhibits a drag coefficient and a lift coefficient having the following relationship: C_D/C_L ≥ 2.000. In another aspect, a golf ball can be provided that exhibits a drag coefficient and a lift coefficient having the following relationship: C_D/C_L ≤ 1.600. In another aspect, a golf ball can be provided that exhibits a drag coefficient and a lift coefficient having the following relationship: 1.400 ≤ C_D/C_L. In another aspect, a golf ball can be provided that exhibits a drag coefficient and a lift coefficient having the following relationship: 1.400 ≥ C_D/C_L.
• In one aspect, a golf ball is disclosed that comprises at least a core and a cover. The golf ball can include at least one additional layer besides a core and a cover. In one aspect, the golf ball can include a multi-layered core, a multi-layered cover, and/or a multi-layered casing/ intermediate layer.
• In one aspect, the golf ball can have a weight of 1.600 ounces - 1.620 ounces. One of ordinary skill in the art would understand that the weight of the golf ball can vary. For example, in one aspect, the weight can be less than 1.600 ounces, or the weight can be greater than 1.620 ounces.
• In one aspect, the golf ball can have a diameter of 1.680 inches - 1.700 inches. One of ordinary skill in the art would understand that the size or diameter of the golf ball can vary. For example, the diameter can be less than 1.680 inches or the diameter can be greater than 1.700 inches.
• The cover can comprise a plurality of dimples arranged in a dimple pattern that has or exhibits a series of drag coefficients (C_L) and a lift coefficients (C_L) over a variety of Reynolds numbers and spin ratios. In one aspect, the drag coefficient has the following range: 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070; the drag coefficient has the following range: 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095; and the drag coefficient has the following range: 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100.
• In one aspect, the drag coefficient has the following range: 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.240 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070; the drag coefficient has the following range: 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.240 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095; and the drag coefficient has the following range: 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.240 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100.
• In one aspect, the drag coefficient has the following range: 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070; the drag coefficient has the following range: 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095; and the drag coefficient has the following range: 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100.
• In one aspect, the drag coefficient has the following range: 0.240 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070; the drag coefficient has the following range: 0.240 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095; and the drag coefficient has the following range: 0.240 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100.
• In one aspect, the drag coefficient has the following range: 0.230 ≤ C_D at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070; the drag coefficient has the following range: 0.230 ≤ C_D at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095; and the drag coefficient has the following range: 0.230 ≤ C_D at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100.
• In one aspect, the drag coefficient has the following range: 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070; the drag coefficient has the following range: 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095; and the drag coefficient has the following range: 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100.
• In one aspect, the drag coefficient has the following range: 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070; and the drag coefficient has the following range: 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095.
• In one aspect, the drag coefficient has the following range: 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070; and the drag coefficient has the following range: 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095.
• Regarding the lift coefficient, the golf ball can have a lift coefficient such that: C_L ≥ 0.115 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060, and C_L ≤ 0.200 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105.
• In one aspect, the golf ball can have a lift coefficient such that: C_L ≥ 0.120 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060, and C_L ≤ 0.200 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105.
• In one aspect, the golf ball can have a lift coefficient such that: C_L ≥ 0.115 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060, and C_L ≤ 0.195 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105.
• In one aspect, the golf ball can have a lift coefficient such that: C_L ≥ 0.120 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060, and C_L ≤ 0.195 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105.
• In one aspect, the golf ball can have a lift coefficient such that: C_L ≥ 0.115 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060, and C_L ≤ 0.190 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105.
• In one aspect, the golf ball can have a lift coefficient such that: C_L ≥ 0.120 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060, and C_L ≤ 0.190 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105.
• In one aspect, the golf ball can have a lift coefficient such that: C_L ≥ 0.115 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060, and C_L ≤ 0.185 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105.
• In one aspect, the golf ball can have a lift coefficient such that: C_L ≥ 0.120 .at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060, and C_L ≤ 0.185 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105.
• In one aspect, the golf ball can have a lift coefficient such that: C_L ≥ 0.115 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060, and C_L ≤ 0.180 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105.
• In one aspect, the golf ball can have a lift coefficient such that: C_L ≥ 0.120 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060, and C_L ≤ 0.180 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105.
• In one aspect, the golf ball can have a lift coefficient such that: C_L ≥ 0.125 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060, and C_L ≤ 0.200 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105.
• In one aspect, the golf ball can have a lift coefficient such that: C_L ≥ 0.125 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060, and C_L ≤ 0.185 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105.
• In one aspect, the golf ball can have a lift coefficient such that: C_L ≥ 0.130 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060, and C_L ≤ 0.200 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105.
• In one aspect, the golf ball can have a lift coefficient such that: C_L ≥ 0.130 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060, and C_L ≤ 0.185 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105.
• In one particular aspect, the drag and lift coefficients can have a particular relationship. This particular relationship can be associated with or dictate the flight window of the golf ball. In one aspect, the drag coefficient and the lift coefficient can have the following relationship: 1.600 ≤ C_D/C_L < 1.800. In another aspect, the drag coefficient and the lift coefficient can have the following relationship: 1.800 ≤ C_D/C_L. In yet another aspect, the drag coefficient and the lift coefficient can have the following relationship: C_D/C_L ≤ 2.000. In yet another aspect, the drag coefficient and the lift coefficient can have the following relationship: C_D/C_L ≤ 1.600. In a further aspect, the drag coefficient and the lift coefficient can have the following relationship: 1.400 ≤ C_D/C_L. In a further aspect, the drag coefficient and the lift coefficient can have the following relationship: 1.800 ≥ C_D/C_L.
• The present disclosure provides various exemplary patterns that exhibit the presently disclosed aerodynamic performance attributes or characteristics.
• In one aspect, the dimple pattern can be comprised of 250 - 270 dimples, with a surface coverage of 79.0% - 81.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0400 in³ - 0.0500 in³.
• In another aspect, the dimple pattern can be comprised of 340 - 360 dimples, with a surface coverage of 80.0% - 84.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0355 in³ - 0.0435 in³.
• In another aspect, the dimple pattern can be comprised of 215 - 240 dimples, with a surface coverage of 77.0% - 80.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0400 in³ - 0.0500 in³.
• In another aspect, the dimple pattern is comprised of 240 - 260 dimples, with a surface coverage of 76.0% - 79.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0400 in³ - 0.0500 in³.
• In another aspect, the dimple pattern is comprised of 250 - 270 dimples, with a surface coverage of 79.0% - 81.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0500 in³ - 0.0600 in³.
• In another aspect, the dimple pattern is comprised of 235 - 255 dimples, with a surface coverage of 77.0% - 80.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0375 in³ - 0.0475 in³.
• Various other exemplary dimple patterns and/or dimple parameters are provided herein.
• As disclosed herein, a golf ball that exhibits the presently disclosed aerodynamic performance attributes or characteristics can be associated with a golf ball having various golf ball construction parameters. The golf ball construction can be classified or characterized generally according to certain performance characteristics, such as compression, coefficient of restitution, initial velocity, etc. Each of these parameters is described in more detail herein.
• In one aspect, the golf ball can have a compression of at least 80. In one aspect, the golf ball can have a compression of at least 90. In another example, the golf ball can have a compression of at least 95. In another aspect, the golf ball can have a compression of less than 90. In another example, the golf ball can have a compression of not greater than 85. One of ordinary skill in the art would understand that the compression can vary.
• In one aspect, the golf ball has a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.800. In another aspect, the golf ball can have a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.805. The golf ball can have a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.810 in another aspect. One of ordinary skill in the art would understand that the coefficient of restitution can vary.
• In one aspect, the golf ball can have an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second. In another aspect, the initial velocity can be at least 252 feet/second. In another aspect, the initial velocity can be at least 245 feet/second. One of ordinary skill in the art would understand that the initial velocity can vary.
• In one aspect, the golf ball can have a dimple pattern that has an integrated drag area (DA) defined by:
  $$\mathrm{DA}={\displaystyle {\int }_{160,000}^{225,000}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$
  where C_D(Re) is established at a launch condition of a golf ball speed of 182.0 mph, a launch angle of 10.0 degrees, and a spin rate of 2,700 rpm. In one aspect, the integrated drag area can be defined such that: 14,500 ≤ DA ≤ 15,500.
• In one aspect, the integrated drag area can be defined such that: 14,750 ≤ DA ≤ 15,250.
• In one aspect, the integrated drag area can be defined such that: 14,500 ≤ DA.
• In one aspect, the integrated drag area can be defined such that: 14,750 ≤ DA.
• In one aspect, the integrated drag area can be defined such that: 15,000 ≤ DA ≤ 15,500.
• In one aspect, the integrated drag area can be defined such that: 15,250 ≤ DA ≤ 15,500.
• In one aspect, the integrated drag area can be defined such that: 15,000 ≤ DA.
• In one aspect, the integrated drag area can be defined such that: 14,750 ≤ DA ≤ 15,500.
• In one aspect, the integrated drag area can be defined such that: 14,500 ≤ DA ≤ 15,250.
• In one aspect, the integrated drag area can be defined such that: 14,500 ≤ DA ≤ 15,000.
• In yet another aspect, a golf ball is disclosed herein that comprises at least a core and a cover. The golf ball can have a weight of 1.600 ounces - 1.620 ounces and a diameter of 1.680 inches - 1.700 inches. The golf ball can have a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.800 and an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second. The cover can comprise a plurality of dimples arranged in a dimple pattern having a drag coefficient (C_D) and a lift coefficient (C_L); wherein 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100; wherein C_L ≥ 0.115 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060; wherein C_L ≤ 0.200 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105; and wherein the dimple pattern has an integrated drag area (DA) defined by:
  $$\mathrm{DA}={\displaystyle {\int }_{160,000}^{225,000}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$
  where C_D(Re) is established at a launch condition of a golf ball speed of 182.0 mph, a launch angle of 10.0 degrees, and a spin rate of 2,700 rpm, and 14,500 ≤ DA ≤ 15,500.
• In yet another aspect, a golf ball is provided that has a weight of 1.600 ounces - 1.620 ounces and a diameter of 1.680 inches - 1.700 inches, and a cover for the golf ball comprises a plurality of dimples arranged in a dimple pattern having a drag coefficient (C_D), a lift coefficient (C_L), and an integrated drag area (DA) defined by:
  $$\mathrm{DA}={\displaystyle {\int }_{160,000}^{225,000}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$
  where C_D(Re) is established at a launch condition of a golf ball speed of 182.0 mph, a launch angle of 10.0 degrees, and a spin rate of 2,700 rpm, and wherein 14,500 ≤ DA ≤ 15,500; C_L ≥ 0.115 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060; and C_L ≤ 0.200 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105.
Conventional Examples
• The following non-limiting examples demonstrate conventional examples. The conventional examples are provided for comparative purposes relative to the preferred examples.
Conventional Example 1
• In a first conventional example, a dimple pattern is provided that is generally referred to herein as a first conventional dimple pattern. More specifically, the first conventional example includes a dimple pattern comprising 336 dimples in an octahedron pattern split into eight concentric straight rows. In one aspect, the dimples of first conventional dimple pattern each have spherical cross-sectional profiles. In one aspect, the dimples of the first conventional dimple pattern each have circular plan shapes. Table 3 discloses the relevant parameters of the dimples associated with the first conventional dimple pattern, along with its associated aerodynamic characteristic. Figures 5A and 5B illustrate an exemplary pattern including the first conventional dimple pattern. Table 3 - Conventional Dimple Pattern 1

  Dimple Count	336
  Dimple Volume (in3)	0.0336
  Quantity of Dimple Diameters	1
  Dimple Diameter "A" (in)	0.139
  Surface Coverage	57.4%
  CD at Reynolds number = 220,000; spin ratio = 0.070	0.243
  CD at Reynolds number = 160,000; spin ratio = 0.095	0.244
  CD at Reynolds number = 120,000; spin ratio = 0.100	0.240
  CD/CL at Reynolds number = 225,000; spin ratio = 0.070	2.046
  CL at Reynolds number = 240,000; spin ratio = 0.060	0.111
  CL at Reynolds number = 185,000; spin ratio = 0.105	0.148
  $$\mathrm{DA}={\displaystyle \underset{160,000}{\overset{225,000}{\int }}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$	15,150

Conventional Example 2
• In a second conventional example, a dimple pattern is provided that is generally referred to herein as a second conventional dimple pattern. In one aspect, the dimples of second conventional dimple pattern each have spherical cross-sectional profiles. In one aspect, the dimples of the second conventional dimple pattern each have circular plan shapes. Table 4 discloses the relevant parameters of the dimples associated with the second conventional dimple pattern, along with its associated aerodynamic characteristic. Figures 6A and 6B illustrate an exemplary pattern including the second conventional dimple pattern. Table 4 - Conventional Dimple Pattern 2

  Dimple Count	388
  Dimple Volume (in3)	0.0342
  Quantity of Dimple Diameters	8
  Dimple Diameter "A" (in)	0.110
  Dimple Diameter "B" (in)	0.135
  Dimple Diameter "C" (in)	0.140
  Dimple Diameter "D" (in)	0.150
  Dimple Diameter "E" (in)	0.155
  Dimple Diameter "F" (in)	0.160
  Dimple Diameter "G" (in)	0.165
  Dimple Diameter "H" (in)	0.180
  Minimum Dimple Diameter (in)	0.110
  Maximum Dimple Diameter (in)	0.180
  Average Dimple Diameter (in)	0.156
  Minimum Dimple Diameter Disparity (in)	0.005
  Maximum Dimple Diameter Disparity (in)	0.025
  Surface Coverage	84.4%
  CD at Reynolds number = 220,000; spin ratio = 0.070	0.221
  CD at Reynolds number = 160,000; spin ratio = 0.095	0.223
  CD at Reynolds number = 120,000; spin ratio = 0.100	0.220
  CD/CL at Reynolds number = 225,000; spin ratio = 0.070	1.718
  CL at Reynolds number = 240,000; spin ratio = 0.060	0.120
  CL at Reynolds number = 185,000; spin ratio = 0.105	0.159
  $$\mathrm{DA}={\displaystyle \underset{160,000}{\overset{225,000}{\int }}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$	13,510

Conventional Example 3
• In a third conventional example, a dimple pattern is provided that is generally referred to herein as a third conventional dimple pattern. In one aspect, the dimples of third conventional dimple pattern each have spherical cross-sectional profiles. In one aspect, the dimples of the third conventional dimple pattern each have circular plan shapes. Table 5 discloses the relevant parameters of the dimples associated with the third conventional dimple pattern, along with its associated aerodynamic characteristic. Figures 7A and 7B illustrate an exemplary pattern including the third conventional dimple pattern. Table 5 - Conventional Dimple Pattern 3

  Dimple Count	348
  Dimple Volume (in3)	0.0348
  Quantity of Dimple Diameters	6
  Dimple Diameter "A" (in)	0.128
  Dimple Diameter "B" (in)	0.143
  Dimple Diameter "C" (in)	0.153
  Dimple Diameter "D" (in)	0.168
  Dimple Diameter "E" (in)	0.182
  Dimple Diameter "F" (in)	0.195
  Minimum Dimple Diameter (in)	0.128
  Maximum Dimple Diameter (in)	0.195
  Average Dimple Diameter (in)	0.162
  Minimum Dimple Diameter Disparity (in)	0.010
  Maximum Dimple Diameter Disparity (in)	0.015
  Surface Coverage	82.2%
  CD at Reynolds number = 220,000; spin ratio = 0.070	0.220
  CD at Reynolds number = 160,000; spin ratio = 0.095	0.223
  CD at Reynolds number = 120,000; spin ratio = 0.100	0.220
  CD/CL at Reynolds number = 225,000; spin ratio = 0.070	1.634
  CL at Reynolds number = 240,000; spin ratio = 0.060	0.125
  CL at Reynolds number = 185,000; spin ratio = 0.105	0.168
  $$\mathrm{DA}={\displaystyle \underset{160,000}{\overset{225,000}{\int }}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$	13,620

Conventional Example 4
• In a fourth conventional example, a dimple pattern is provided that is generally referred to herein as a fourth conventional dimple pattern. In one aspect, the dimples of fourth conventional dimple pattern each have catenary cross-sectional profiles. In one aspect, the dimples of the fourth conventional dimple pattern each have circular plan shapes. Table 6 discloses the relevant parameters of the dimples associated with the fourth conventional dimple pattern, along with its associated aerodynamic characteristic. Figures 8A and 8B illustrate an exemplary pattern including the fourth conventional dimple pattern. Table 6 - Conventional Dimple Pattern 4

  Dimple Count	346
  Dimple Volume (in3)	0.0374
  Quantity of Dimple Diameters	5
  Dimple Diameter "A" (in)	0.128
  Dimple Diameter "B" (in)	0.150
  Dimple Diameter "C" (in)	0.160
  Dimple Diameter "D" (in)	0.170
  Dimple Diameter "E" (in)	0.180
  Minimum Dimple Diameter (in)	0.128
  Maximum Dimple Diameter (in)	0.180
  Average Dimple Diameter (in)	0.163
  Minimum Dimple Diameter Disparity (in)	0.010
  Maximum Dimple Diameter Disparity (in)	0.032
  Surface Coverage	81.7%
  CD at Reynolds number = 220,000; spin ratio = 0.070	0.231
  CD at Reynolds number = 160,000; spin ratio = 0.095	0.231
  CD at Reynolds number = 120,000; spin ratio = 0.100	0.226
  CD/CL at Reynolds number = 225,000; spin ratio = 0.070	1.738
  CL at Reynolds number = 240,000; spin ratio = 0.060	0.124
  CL at Reynolds number = 185,000; spin ratio = 0.105	0.164
  $$\mathrm{DA}={\displaystyle \underset{160,000}{\overset{225,000}{\int }}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$	14,460

Conventional Example 5
• In a fifth conventional example, a dimple pattern is provided that is generally referred to herein as a fifth conventional Dimple Pattern. In one aspect, the dimples of fifth conventional dimple pattern each have spherical cross-sectional profiles. In one aspect, the dimples of the fifth conventional dimple pattern each have circular plan shapes. Table 7 discloses the relevant parameters of the dimples associated with the fourth conventional dimple pattern, along with its associated aerodynamic characteristic. Figures 9A and 9B illustrate an exemplary pattern including the fifth conventional dimple pattern. Table 7 - Conventional Dimple Pattern 5

  Dimple Count	376
  Dimple Volume (in3)	0.03506
  Quantity of Dimple Diameters	5
  Dimple Diameter "A" (in)	0.125
  Dimple Diameter "B" (in)	0.145
  Dimple Diameter "C" (in)	0.155
  Dimple Diameter "D" (in)	0.165
  Dimple Diameter "E" (in)	0.170
  Minimum Dimple Diameter (in)	0.125
  Maximum Dimple Diameter (in)	0.170
  Average Dimple Diameter (in)	0.152
  Minimum Dimple Diameter Disparity (in)	0.005
  Maximum Dimple Diameter Disparity (in)	0.020
  Surface Coverage	77.4%
  CD at Reynolds number = 220,000; spin ratio = 0.070	0.225
  CD at Reynolds number = 160,000; spin ratio = 0.095	0.227
  CD at Reynolds number = 120,000; spin ratio = 0.100	0.223
  CD/CL at Reynolds number = 225,000; spin ratio = 0.070	1.725
  CL at Reynolds number = 240,000; spin ratio = 0.060	0.122
  CL at Reynolds number = 185,000; spin ratio = 0.105	0.161
  $$\mathrm{DA}={\displaystyle \underset{160,000}{\overset{225,000}{\int }}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$	13,930

Preferred Examples
• The following enumerated preferred examples provide specific aerodynamic performance features or characteristics associated with a particular set of dimple pattern parameters. One of ordinary skill in the art would understand that various other dimple patterns can be provided that would also have specific aerodynamic performance features or characteristics. Unless otherwise specified, the dimple profile is spherical and the dimple plan shape is circular for each of the dimple patterns disclosed below. One of ordinary skill in the art would understand that dimple profiles that are non-spherical and/or dimple plan shapes that are non-circular could be used.
Preferred Example 1
• In one aspect, a golf ball according to Preferred Example 1 has a first dimple pattern. Table 8 discloses the relevant parameters of the dimples associated with the first dimple pattern, along with the associated aerodynamic characteristics of the first dimple pattern. Figures 10A and 10B illustrate an exemplary pattern including the first dimple pattern. In one aspect, the dimples of first dimple pattern each have spherical cross-sectional profiles. In one aspect, the dimples of the first dimple pattern each have circular plan shapes. Table 8 - Dimple Pattern 1

  Dimple Count	388
  Dimple Volume (in3)	0.0388
  Quantity of Dimple Diameters	8
  Dimple Diameter "A" (in)	0.110
  Dimple Diameter "B" (in)	0.135
  Dimple Diameter "C" (in)	0.140
  Dimple Diameter "D" (in)	0.150
  Dimple Diameter "E" (in)	0.155
  Dimple Diameter "F" (in)	0.160
  Dimple Diameter "G" (in)	0.165
  Dimple Diameter "H" (in)	0.180
  Minimum Dimple Diameter (in)	0.110
  Maximum Dimple Diameter (in)	0.180
  Average Dimple Diameter (in)	0.156
  Minimum Dimple Diameter Disparity (in)	0.005
  Maximum Dimple Diameter Disparity (in)	0.025
  Surface Coverage	84.4%
  CD at Reynolds number = 220,000; spin ratio = 0.070	0.237
  CD at Reynolds number = 160,000; spin ratio = 0.095	0.238
  CD at Reynolds number = 120,000; spin ratio = 0.100	0.235
  CD/CL at Reynolds number = 225,000; spin ratio = 0.070	1.825
  CL at Reynolds number = 240,000; spin ratio = 0.060	0.122
  CL at Reynolds number = 185,000; spin ratio = 0.105	0.158
  $$\mathrm{DA}={\displaystyle \underset{160,000}{\overset{225,000}{\int }}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$	15,140

Preferred Example 2
• In one aspect, a golf ball according to Preferred Example 2 has a second dimple pattern. Table 9 discloses the relevant parameters of the dimples associated with the second dimple pattern, along with the associated aerodynamic characteristics of the second dimple pattern. Figures 11A and 11B illustrate an exemplary pattern including the second dimple pattern. In one aspect, the dimples of second dimple pattern each have spherical cross-sectional profiles. In one aspect, the dimples of the second dimple pattern each have circular plan shapes. Table 9 - Dimple Pattern 2

  Dimple Count	348
  Dimple Volume (in3)	0.0395
  Quantity of Dimple Diameters	6
  Dimple Diameter "A" (in)	0.128
  Dimple Diameter "B" (in)	0.143
  Dimple Diameter "C" (in)	0.153
  Dimple Diameter "D" (in)	0.168
  Dimple Diameter "E" (in)	0.182
  Dimple Diameter "F" (in)	0.195
  Minimum Dimple Diameter (in)	0.128
  Maximum Dimple Diameter (in)	0.195
  Average Dimple Diameter (in)	0.162
  Minimum Dimple Diameter Disparity (in)	0.010
  Maximum Dimple Diameter Disparity (in)	0.015
  Surface Coverage	82.2%
  CD at Reynolds number = 220,000; spin ratio = 0.070	0.234
  CD at Reynolds number = 160,000; spin ratio = 0.095	0.236
  CD at Reynolds number = 120,000; spin ratio = 0.100	0.233
  CD/CL at Reynolds number = 225,000; spin ratio = 0.070	1.740
  CL at Reynolds number = 240,000; spin ratio = 0.060	0.126
  CL at Reynolds number = 185,000; spin ratio = 0.105	0.164
  $$\mathrm{DA}={\displaystyle \underset{160,000}{\overset{225,000}{\int }}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$	14,930

Preferred Example 3
• In one aspect, a golf ball according to Preferred Example 3 has a third dimple pattern. Table 10 discloses the relevant parameters of the dimples associated with the third dimple pattern, along with the associated aerodynamic characteristics of the third dimple pattern. Figures 12A and 12B illustrate an exemplary pattern including the third dimple pattern. In one aspect, the dimples of third dimple pattern each have spherical cross-sectional profiles. In one aspect, the dimples of the third dimple pattern each have circular plan shapes. Table 10 - Dimple Pattern 3

  Dimple Count	260
  Dimple Volume (in3)	0.0445
  Quantity of Dimple Diameters	5
  Dimple Diameter "A" (in)	0.140
  Dimple Diameter "B" (in)	0.180
  Dimple Diameter "C" (in)	0.190
  Dimple Diameter "D" (in)	0.200
  Dimple Diameter "E" (in)	0.210
  Minimum Dimple Diameter (in)	0.140
  Maximum Dimple Diameter (in)	0.210
  Average Dimple Diameter (in)	0.185
  Minimum Dimple Diameter Disparity (in)	0.010
  Maximum Dimple Diameter Disparity (in)	0.040
  Surface Coverage	79.8%
  CD at Reynolds number = 220,000; spin ratio = 0.070	0.238
  CD at Reynolds number = 160,000; spin ratio = 0.095	0.242
  CD at Reynolds number = 120,000; spin ratio = 0.100	0.240
  CD/CL at Reynolds number = 225,000; spin ratio = 0.070	1.663
  CL at Reynolds number = 240,000; spin ratio = 0.060	0.135
  CL at Reynolds number = 185,000; spin ratio = 0.105	0.175
  $$\mathrm{DA}={\displaystyle \underset{160,000}{\overset{225,000}{\int }}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$	14,890

Preferred Example 4
• In one aspect, a golf ball according to Preferred Example 4 has a fourth dimple pattern. Table 11 discloses the relevant parameters of the dimples associated with the fourth dimple pattern, along with the associated aerodynamic characteristics of the fourth dimple pattern. Figures 13A and 13B illustrate an exemplary pattern including the fourth dimple pattern. In one aspect, the dimples of fourth dimple pattern each have spherical cross-sectional profiles. In one aspect, the dimples of the fourth dimple pattern each have circular plan shapes. Table 11 - Dimple Pattern 4

  Dimple Count	244
  Dimple Volume (in3)	0.0460
  Quantity of Dimple Diameters	8
  Dimple Diameter "A" (in)	0.140
  Dimple Diameter "B" (in)	0.150
  Dimple Diameter "C" (in)	0.170
  Dimple Diameter "D" (in)	0.190
  Dimple Diameter "E" (in)	0.200
  Dimple Diameter "F" (in)	0.215
  Dimple Diameter "G" (in)	0.230
  Dimple Diameter "H" (in)	0.250
  Minimum Dimple Diameter (in)	0.140
  Maximum Dimple Diameter (in)	0.250
  Average Dimple Diameter (in)	0.187
  Minimum Dimple Diameter Disparity (in)	0.010
  Maximum Dimple Diameter Disparity (in)	0.020
  Surface Coverage	77.6%
  CD at Reynolds number = 220,000; spin ratio = 0.070	0.246
  CD at Reynolds number = 160,000; spin ratio = 0.095	0.249
  CD at Reynolds number = 120,000; spin ratio = 0.100	0.246
  CD/CL at Reynolds number = 225,000; spin ratio = 0.070	1.665
  CL at Reynolds number = 240,000; spin ratio = 0.060	0.139
  CL at Reynolds number = 185,000; spin ratio = 0.105	0.179
  $$\mathrm{DA}={\displaystyle \underset{160,000}{\overset{225,000}{\int }}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$	15,070

Preferred Example 5
• In one aspect, a golf ball according to Preferred Example 5 has a fifth dimple pattern. Table 12 discloses the relevant parameters of the dimples associated with the fifth dimple pattern, along with the associated aerodynamic characteristics of the fifth dimple pattern. Figures 14A and 14B illustrates an exemplary pattern including the fifth dimple pattern. In one aspect, the dimples of fifth dimple pattern each have spherical cross-sectional profiles. In one aspect, the dimples of the fifth dimple pattern each have circular plan shapes. Table 12 - Dimple Pattern 5

  Dimple Count	224
  Dimple Volume (in3)	0.0461
  Quantity of Dimple Diameters	7
  Dimple Diameter "A" (in)	0.177
  Dimple Diameter "B" (in)	0.185
  Dimple Diameter "C" (in)	0.190
  Dimple Diameter "D" (in)	0.200
  Dimple Diameter "E" (in)	0.210
  Dimple Diameter "F" (in)	0.230
  Dimple Diameter "G" (in)	0.255
  Minimum Dimple Diameter (in)	0.177
  Maximum Dimple Diameter (in)	0.255
  Average Dimple Diameter (in)	0.198
  Minimum Dimple Diameter Disparity (in)	0.005
  Maximum Dimple Diameter Disparity (in)	0.025
  Surface Coverage	78.7%
  CD at Reynolds number = 220,000; spin ratio = 0.070	0.243
  CD at Reynolds number = 160,000; spin ratio = 0.095	0.246
  CD at Reynolds number = 120,000; spin ratio = 0.100	0.242
  CD/CL at Reynolds number = 225,000; spin ratio = 0.070	1.602
  CL at Reynolds number = 240,000; spin ratio = 0.060	0.142
  CL at Reynolds number = 185,000; spin ratio = 0.105	0.184
  $$\mathrm{DA}={\displaystyle \underset{160,000}{\overset{225,000}{\int }}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$	14,750

Preferred Example 6
• In one aspect, a golf ball according to Preferred Example 6 has a sixth dimple pattern. Table 13 discloses the relevant parameters of the dimples associated with the sixth dimple pattern, along with the associated aerodynamic characteristics of the sixth dimple pattern. Figures 15A and 15B illustrates an exemplary pattern including the sixth dimple pattern. In one aspect, the dimples of sixth dimple pattern each have spherical cross-sectional profiles. In one aspect, the dimples of the sixth dimple pattern each have circular plan shapes. Table 13 - Dimple Pattern 6

  Dimple Count	388
  Dimple Volume (in3)	0.0388
  Quantity of Dimple Diameters	2
  Dimple Diameter "A" (in)	0.100
  Dimple Diameter "B" (in)	0.210
  Minimum Dimple Diameter (in)	0.100
  Maximum Dimple Diameter (in)	0.210
  Average Dimple Diameter (in)	0.136
  Minimum Dimple Diameter Disparity (in)	0.110
  Maximum Dimple Diameter Disparity (in)	0.110
  Surface Coverage	71.3%
  CD at Reynolds number = 220,000; spin ratio = 0.070	0.240
  CD at Reynolds number = 160,000; spin ratio = 0.095	0.242
  CD at Reynolds number = _120,000; spin ratio = 0.100	0.239
  CD/CL at Reynolds number = 225,000; spin ratio = 0.070	1.645
  CL at Reynolds number = 240,000; spin ratio = 0.060	0.137
  CL at Reynolds number = 185,000; spin ratio = 0.105	0.177
  $$\mathrm{DA}={\displaystyle \underset{160,000}{\overset{225,000}{\int }}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$	15,140

Preferred Example 7
• In one aspect, a golf ball according to Preferred Example 7 has a seventh dimple pattern. Table 14 discloses the relevant parameters of the dimples associated with the seventh dimple pattern, along with the associated aerodynamic characteristics of the seventh dimple pattern. Figures 16A and 16B illustrate an exemplary pattern including the seventh dimple pattern. In one aspect, the dimples of seventh dimple pattern each have spherical cross-sectional profiles. In one aspect, the dimples of the seventh dimple pattern each have circular plan shapes. Table 14 - Dimple Pattern 7

  Dimple Count	260
  Dimple Volume (in3)	0.0415
  Quantity of Dimple Diameters	5
  Dimple Diameter "A" (in)	0.140
  Dimple Diameter "B" (in)	0.180
  Dimple Diameter "C" (in)	0.190
  Dimple Diameter "D" (in)	0.200
  Dimple Diameter "E" (in)	0.210
  Minimum Dimple Diameter (in)	0.140
  Maximum Dimple Diameter (in)	0.210
  Average Dimple Diameter (in)	0.185
  Minimum Dimple Diameter Disparity (in)	0.010
  Maximum Dimple Diameter Disparity (in)	0.040
  Surface Coverage	79.8%
  CD at Reynolds number = 220,000; spin ratio = 0.070	0.233
  CD at Reynolds number = 160,000; spin ratio = 0.095	0.238
  CD at Reynolds number = 120,000; spin ratio = 0.100	0.236
  CD/CL at Reynolds number = 225,000; spin ratio = 0.070	1.608
  CL at Reynolds number = 240,000; spin ratio = 0.060	0.135
  CL at Reynolds number = 185,000; spin ratio = 0.105	0.178
  $$\mathrm{DA}={\displaystyle \underset{160,000}{\overset{225,000}{\int }}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$	15,010

Preferred Example 8
• In one aspect, a golf ball according to Preferred Example 8 has an eighth dimple pattern. Table 15 discloses the relevant parameters of the dimples associated with the eighth dimple pattern, along with the associated aerodynamic characteristics of the eighth dimple pattern. Figures 17A and 17B illustrate an exemplary pattern including the eighth dimple pattern. In one aspect, the dimples of eighth dimple pattern each have spherical cross-sectional profiles. In one aspect, the dimples of the eighth dimple pattern each have circular plan shapes. Table 15 - Dimple Pattern 8

  Dimple Count	376
  Dimple Volume (in3)	0.0365
  Quantity of Dimple Diameters	7
  Dimple Diameter "A" (in)	0.100
  Dimple Diameter "B" (in)	0.120
  Dimple Diameter "C" (in)	0.140
  Dimple Diameter "D" (in)	0.150
  Dimple Diameter "E" (in)	0.160
  Dimple Diameter "F" (in)	0.180
  Dimple Diameter "G" (in)	0.200
  Minimum Dimple Diameter (in)	0.100
  Maximum Dimple Diameter (in)	0.200
  Average Dimple Diameter (in)	0.142
  Minimum Dimple Diameter Disparity (in)	0.010
  Maximum Dimple Diameter Disparity (in)	0.020
  Surface Coverage	70.4%
  CD at Reynolds number = 220,000; spin ratio = 0.070	0.240
  CD at Reynolds number = 160,000; spin ratio = 0.095	0.242
  CD at Reynolds number = 120,000; spin ratio = 0.100	0.240
  CD/CL at Reynolds number = 225,000; spin ratio = 0.070	1.699
  CL at Reynolds number = 240,000; spin ratio = 0.060	0.133
  CL at Reynolds number = 185,000; spin ratio = 0.105	0.171
  $$\mathrm{DA}={\displaystyle \underset{160,000}{\overset{225,000}{\int }}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$	14,910

Preferred Example 9
• In one aspect, a golf ball according to Preferred Example 9 has a ninth dimple pattern. Table 16 discloses the relevant parameters of the dimples associated with the ninth dimple pattern, along with the associated aerodynamic characteristics of the ninth dimple pattern. Figures 18A and 18B illustrate an exemplary pattern including the ninth dimple pattern. In one aspect, the dimples of ninth dimple pattern each have spherical cross-sectional profiles. In one aspect, the dimples of the ninth dimple pattern each have circular plan shapes. Table 16 - Dimple Pattern 9

  Dimple Count	224
  Dimple Volume (in3)	0.0430
  Quantity of Dimple Diameters	7
  Dimple Diameter "A" (in)	0.177
  Dimple Diameter "B" (in)	0.185
  Dimple Diameter "C" (in)	0.190
  Dimple Diameter "D" (in)	0.200
  Dimple Diameter "E" (in)	0.210
  Dimple Diameter "F" (in)	0.230
  Dimple Diameter "G" (in)	0.255
  Minimum Dimple Diameter (in)	0.177
  Maximum Dimple Diameter (in)	0.255
  Average Dimple Diameter (in)	0.198
  Minimum Dimple Diameter Disparity (in)	0.005
  Maximum Dimple Diameter Disparity (in)	0.025
  Surface Coverage	78.7%
  CD at Reynolds number = 220,000; spin ratio = 0.070	0.241
  CD at Reynolds number = 160,000; spin ratio = 0.095	0.247
  CD at Reynolds number = 120,000; spin ratio = 0.100	0.243
  CD/CL at Reynolds number = 225,000; spin ratio = 0.070	1.483
  CL at Reynolds number = 240,000; spin ratio = 0.060	0.152
  CL at Reynolds number = 185,000; spin ratio = 0.105	0.199
  $$\mathrm{DA}={\displaystyle \underset{160,000}{\overset{225,000}{\int }}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$	14,770

Preferred Example 10
• In one aspect, a golf ball according to Preferred Example 10 has a tenth dimple pattern. Table 17 discloses the relevant parameters of the dimples associated with the tenth dimple pattern, along with the associated aerodynamic characteristics of the tenth dimple pattern. Figures 19A and 19B illustrate an exemplary pattern including the tenth dimple pattern. In one aspect, the dimples of tenth dimple pattern each have spherical cross-sectional profiles. In one aspect, the dimples of the tenth dimple pattern each have circular plan shapes. Table 17 - Dimple Pattern 10

  Dimple Count	324
  Dimple Volume (in3)	0.0393
  Quantity of Dimple Diameters	8
  Dimple Diameter "A" (in)	0.120
  Dimple Diameter "B" (in)	0.130
  Dimple Diameter "C" (in)	0.140
  Dimple Diameter "D" (in)	0.160
  Dimple Diameter "E" (in)	0.170
  Dimple Diameter "F" (in)	0.180
  Dimple Diameter "G" (in)	0.200
  Dimple Diameter "H" (in)	0.210
  Minimum Dimple Diameter (in)	0.120
  Maximum Dimple Diameter (in)	0.210
  Average Dimple Diameter (in)	0.168
  Minimum Dimple Diameter Disparity (in)	0.010
  Maximum Dimple Diameter Disparity (in)	0.020
  Surface Coverage	82.4%
  CD at Reynolds number = 220,000; spin ratio = 0.070	0.235
  CD at Reynolds number = 160,000; spin ratio = 0.095	0.237
  CD at Reynolds number = 120,000; spin ratio = 0.100	0.233
  CD/CL at Reynolds number = 225,000; spin ratio = 0.070	1.621
  CL at Reynolds number = 240,000; spin ratio = 0.060	0.136
  CL at Reynolds number = 185,000; spin ratio = 0.105	0.175
  $$\mathrm{DA}={\displaystyle \underset{160,000}{\overset{225,000}{\int }}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$	15,040

Golf Ball Dimple Pattern Properties
• The following provides exemplary dimple pattern properties, such as total dimples or quantity of dimples, total surface coverage percentage by dimples, quantity of different dimple diameters, average dimple diameters, dimple volume, chord depths, edge angles, dimple diameter disparities, etc.
Quantity of Dimples
• One of ordinary skill in the art would understand that the quantity of dimples on a golf ball having the aerodynamic properties disclosed herein can vary, along with other dimple parameters. In one aspect, an exemplary golf ball having the aerodynamic properties disclosed herein can include at least 100 dimples, or at least 200 dimples, or at least 300 dimples, or at least 400 dimples, or at least 500 dimples, or at least 600 dimples, or at least 700 dimples. In one aspect, total number of dimples on a golf ball having the aerodynamic properties disclosed herein can be 200 - 350 dimples, or 125 - 300 dimples, or 250 - 450 dimples, or 350 - 450 dimples, or 375 dimples - 500 dimples. In one aspect, total number of dimples on a golf ball having the aerodynamic properties disclosed herein can be at least 300 dimples, or at least 350 dimples, or at least 400 dimples, or at least 450 dimples. In one aspect, total number of dimples on a golf ball having the aerodynamic properties disclosed herein can be no greater than 400 dimples, or no greater than 350 dimples, or no greater than 300 dimples, or no greater than 250 dimples.
Total Surface Coverage
• One of ordinary skill in the art would understand that the total surface coverage of dimples on a golf ball having the aerodynamic properties disclosed herein can vary, along with other specific dimple parameters. In one aspect, the dimples can cover at least 60% of a total surface area of the golf ball. In another aspect, the dimples can cover at least 65% of a total surface area of the golf ball. In another aspect, the dimples can cover at least 70% of a total surface area of the golf ball. In another aspect, the dimples can cover at least 75% of a total surface area of the golf ball. In another aspect, the dimples can cover at least 80% of a total surface area of the golf ball. In another aspect, the dimples can cover less than 70% of a total surface area of the golf ball. In another aspect, the dimples can cover less than 75% of a total surface area of the golf ball. In another aspect, the dimples can cover less than 80% of a total surface area of the golf ball. In another aspect, the dimples can cover less than 65% of a total surface area of the golf ball. In particular, total surface area is calculated using the surface cap coverage of the dimples.
Dimple Diameters
• A golf ball having the aerodynamic properties disclosed herein can include dimples of various dimple diameters, as one of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate. In one aspect, the dimple diameters for a golf ball having the aerodynamic properties disclosed herein. In one aspect, the golf ball can include dimples having one dimple diameter, two dimple diameters, three dimple diameter, four dimple diameters, five dimple diameters, six dimple diameters, seven dimple diameters, eight dimple diameters, nine dimple diameters, ten dimple diameters, or more than ten dimple diameters.
• The diameter of a dimple having a non-circular plan shape is defined by its equivalent diameter, d_e, which is calculated as: $$d_e=2\sqrt{\frac{A}{\pi }}$$ where A is the plan shape area of the dimple. By the term, "plan shape area," it is meant the area based on a planar view of the dimple plan shape, such that the viewing plane is normal to an axis connecting the center of the golf ball to the centroid of the dimple. Diameter measurements are determined on finished golf balls according to Figure 2. Generally, it may be difficult to measure a dimple's diameter due to the indistinct nature of the boundary dividing the dimple from the ball's undisturbed land surface. Due to the effect of paint and/or the dimple design itself, the junction between the land surface and dimple may not be a sharp corner and is therefore indistinct. This can make the measurement of a dimple's diameter somewhat ambiguous. To resolve this problem, dimple diameter on a finished golf ball is measured according to the method shown in Figure 2. Figure 2 shows a dimple halfprofile 4, extending from the dimple centerline 1 to the land surface outside of the dimple 3. A ball phantom surface 2 is constructed above the dimple as a continuation of the land surface 3. A first tangent line T1 is then constructed at a point on the dimple sidewall that is spaced 0.003 inches radially inward from the phantom surface 2. T1 intersects phantom surface 2 at a point P1, which defines a nominal dimple edge position. A second tangent line T2 is then constructed, tangent to the phantom surface 2, at P1. The edge angle is the angle between T1 and T2. The dimple diameter is the distance between P1 and its equivalent point diametrically opposite along the dimple perimeter. Alternatively, it is twice the distance between P1 and the dimple centerline 1, measured in a direction perpendicular to centerline 1. The dimple depth is the distance measured along a ball radius from the phantom surface of the ball to the deepest point on the dimple. The dimple volume is the space enclosed between the phantom surface 2 and the dimple surface 4 (extended along T1 until it intersects the phantom surface). For purposes of the present disclosure, dimples having substantially the same diameter, also referred to herein as "same diameter" dimples, includes dimples on a finished ball having respective diameters that differ by less than 0.005 inches due to manufacturing variances. Similarly, one of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate that other dimple properties, such as dimple volume, may differ among finished balls due to manufacturing variances.
• In one aspect, an average dimple diameter of dimples for a golf ball having the aerodynamic properties disclosed herein can be 0.100 inches - 0.200 inches. In one aspect, the average dimple diameter can be 0.050 inches - 0.300 inches. In one aspect, the average dimple diameter can be 0.120 inches - 0.250 inches. In one aspect, the average dimple diameter is no greater than 0.175 inches. In one aspect, the average dimple diameter is no greater than 0.200 inches. In one aspect, the average dimple diameter is no greater than 0.250 inches. In one aspect, the average dimple diameter is at least 0.125. In one aspect, the average dimple diameter is at least 0.150 inches. In one aspect, the average dimple diameter is at least 0.175 inches. In one aspect, the average dimple diameter is at least 0.200 inches.
• In one aspect, a minimum dimple diameter can be 0.115 inches and a maximum dimple diameter can be 0.185 inches. In another aspect, a minimum dimple diameter can be 0.100 inches and a maximum dimple diameter can be 0.185 inches. In another aspect, a minimum dimple diameter can be 0.110 inches and a maximum dimple diameter can be 0.185 inches. In another aspect, a minimum dimple diameter can be 0.100 inches and a maximum dimple diameter can be 0.200 inches. In another aspect, a minimum dimple diameter can be 0.110 inches and a maximum dimple diameter can be 0.180 inches. In another aspect, a minimum dimple diameter can be 0.128 inches and a maximum dimple diameter can be 0.195 inches. In another aspect, a minimum dimple diameter can be 0.140 inches and a maximum dimple diameter can be 0.210 inches. In another aspect, a minimum dimple diameter can be 0.110 inches and a maximum dimple diameter can be 0.180 inches. In another aspect, a minimum dimple diameter can be 0.125 inches and a maximum dimple diameter can be 0.198 inches. In another aspect, a minimum dimple diameter can be 0.110 inches and a maximum dimple diameter can be 0.195 inches. In another aspect, a minimum dimple diameter can be 0.140 inches and a maximum dimple diameter can be 0.250 inches. In another aspect, a minimum dimple diameter can be 0.177 inches and a maximum dimple diameter can be 0.255 inches. In another aspect, a minimum dimple diameter can be 0.128 inches and a maximum dimple diameter can be 0.180 inches. In another aspect, a minimum dimple diameter can be 0.125 inches and a maximum dimple diameter can be 0.170 inches. In another aspect, a minimum dimple diameter can be 0.120 inches and a maximum dimple diameter can be 0.170 inches. In another aspect, a minimum dimple diameter can be 0.100 inches and a maximum dimple diameter can be 0.200 inches. In another aspect, a minimum dimple diameter can be 0.100 inches and a maximum dimple diameter can be 0.210 inches. In another aspect, a minimum dimple diameter can be 0.140 inches and a maximum dimple diameter can be 0.210 inches. In one aspect, a minimum dimple diameter can be at least 0.115 inches and a maximum dimple diameter can be no greater than 0.185 inches. In one aspect, a minimum dimple diameter can be at least 0.115 inches and a maximum dimple diameter can be no greater than 0.210 inches.
Dimple Diameter Disparity
• For a dimple pattern having two or more different dimple diameters, the dimple diameter disparity describes the difference between (i) a dimple diameter and (ii) a dimple diameter or dimple diameters of the nearest size or sizes. For example, for a dimple pattern comprised of A dimples having a dimple diameter of 0.125 inches, B dimples having a dimple diameter of 0.145 inches, C dimples having a dimple diameter of 0.150 inches, and D dimples having a dimple diameter of 0.160 inches, the minimum dimple diameter disparity would be 0.005 inches (i.e., the difference between the B dimple diameter and the C dimple diameter), and the maximum dimple diameter disparity would be 0.020 inches (i.e., the difference between the A dimple diameter and the B dimple diameter). In particular, the minimum dimple diameter disparity and the maximum dimple diameter disparity can be used to describe the relative differences between dimple diameters comprising a given pattern. In one aspect, the minimum dimple diameter disparity is at least 0.025 inches. In another aspect, the minimum dimple diameter disparity is at least 0.035 inches. In another aspect, the minimum dimple diameter disparity is at least 0.045 inches. In yet another aspect, the maximum dimple diameter disparity is not greater than 0.120 inches. In another aspect, the maximum dimple diameter disparity is not greater than 0.090 inches. In another aspect, the maximum dimple diameter disparity is not greater than 0.060 inches.
Chord Depth
• The dimples for a golf ball having the aerodynamic properties disclosed herein can each have a specified chord depth. In one aspect, an average chord depth can be measured amongst all of the dimples in a specified dimple pattern. In one aspect, the average chord depth can be at least 0.0040 inches. In one aspect, the average chord depth can be at least 0.0050 inches. In one aspect, the average chord depth can be less than 0.0050 inches. In one aspect, the average chord depth can be less than 0.0042 inches. In other aspects, the average chord depth can be 0.0030 inches - 0.0060 inches, or 0.0045 inches - 0.0055 inches, or 0.0045 inches - 0.0055 inches, or 0.0050 inches - 0.0070 inches.
Edge Angle
• The dimples for a golf ball having the aerodynamic properties disclosed herein can have various edge angles. In one aspect, an average edge angle can be measured amongst all of the dimples in a specified dimple pattern. In one aspect, the average edge angle can be 10.0 degrees - 16.0 degrees. In another aspect, the average edge angle can be 12.0 degrees - 14.0 degrees. In another aspect, the average edge angle can be at least 14.0 degrees. In another aspect, the average edge angle can be at least 15.0 degrees. In another aspect, the average edge angle can be less than 13.0 degrees. In another aspect, the average edge angle can be less than 12.0 degrees.
Dimple Volume
• The golf balls having the aerodynamic properties disclosed herein can have various dimple volumes, i.e., total volume of all of the dimples. In one aspect, the dimple volume can be 0.0365 in³ - 0.0565 in³. In one aspect, the dimple volume can be 0.0395 in³ - 0.0535 in³. In one aspect, the dimple volume can be 0.0400 in³ - 0.0550 in³. In one aspect, the dimple volume can be 0.0325 in³ - 0.0600 in³. In one aspect, the dimple volume can be at least 0.0400 in³. In one aspect, the dimple volume can be at least 0.0450 in³. In one aspect, the dimple volume can be at least 0.0500 in³. In one aspect, the dimple volume can be at least 0.0550 in³. In one aspect, the dimple volume can be no greater than 0.0550 in³. In one aspect, the dimple volume can be no greater than 0.0600 in³. In one aspect, the dimple volume can be no greater than 0.0650 in³. In one aspect, the dimple volume can be no greater than 0.0700 in³.
Dimple Plan Shapes and Profiles
• The golf ball plan shapes and/or profiles of the present disclosure can be part of an overall dimple pattern selected to achieve various desired aerodynamic characteristics. Dimple patterns that provide a high percentage of surface coverage are well known in the art. For example, U.S. Patents 5,562,552 , 5,575,477 , 5,249,804 , and 4,925,193 , which are each hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety as if fully set forth herein, disclose geometric patterns for positioning dimples on a golf ball.
• In one aspect, the dimples can have a cross-sectional profile that is spherical, catenary, or any other shape. The cross-sectional profile of the dimples can vary, as one of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate. Dimple plan shapes may include but are not limited to circular, elliptical, triangular, square, pentagonal, hexagonal, polygonal, circular periodic, irregular, or any other plan shape known to those skilled in the art. The plan shape of the dimples can vary, as one of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate.
• Dimple cross-sectional profiles may include but are not limited to spherical, catenary, conical, cylindrical, elliptical, sinusoidal, functional polynomic, superposed functions, or any other profile known to those skilled in the art. They may also have straight, curved, or sloped edges or sides and may concave or convex. In summation, any type of dimple or protrusion (bramble) known to those skilled in the art may be used with the present invention.
• Underlying pattern geometries may include but are not limited to regular, semi-regular, and irregular polyhedrons, including tetrahedrons, cubes, octahedrons, dodecahedrons, icosahedrons, cuboctahedrons, icosidodecahedrons, snub cubes, triangular dipyramids, quadrilateral dipyramids, pentagonal dipyramids, hexagonal dipyramids, heptagonal dipyramids, and other dipyramids.
Exemplary Dimple Pattern Categories
• The following non-limiting exemplary dimple pattern categories can be matched or paired with any one or more of the golf ball constructions or non-limiting exemplary golf ball construction categories disclosed herein.
• A first non-limiting exemplary dimple pattern category may comprise a total dimple count of less than 280 dimples, a total surface coverage of at least 75.0% but not greater than 85.0%, a total dimple volume of at least 0.0425 in³ but not greater than 0.0500 in³, a majority of dimples having a circular plan shape, and a regular polyhedron underlying base geometry.
• A second non-limiting exemplary dimple pattern category may comprise a total dimple count of at least 300 but not more than 420 dimples, not more than three dimple diameters, a dimple diameter range of at least 0.100 inches, and a total surface coverage of at least 70.0% but no greater than 82.0%.
• A third non-limiting exemplary dimple pattern category may comprise a total dimple count of at least 430 dimples, a dimple diameter range of at least 0.035 inches but not more than 0.075 inches, and a total surface coverage of at least 76.0% but not more than 83.0%.
• A fourth non-limiting exemplary dimple pattern category may comprise a plurality of dimples having non-circular plan shapes, a total surface coverage of at least 73.0%, a total dimple volume of at least 0.0300 in³ but not greater than 0.0450 in³, and a maximum equivalent dimple diameter of not more than 0.225 inches.
• A fifth non-limiting exemplary dimple pattern category may comprise a total surface coverage of at least 85.0%, a total dimple volume of at least 0.0380 in³ but not greater than 0.0530 in³, and the majority of dimple having a spherical cross-sectional profile.
• A sixth non-limiting exemplary dimple pattern category may comprise a total surface coverage of at least 77.0% but not more than 85.0%, a total dimple volume of at least 0.0365 in³ but not greater than 0.0445 in³, a maximum dimple diameter disparity of no greater than 0.025 inches, and a total dimple count of at least 280 but not greater than 420.
• A seventh non-limiting exemplary dimple pattern category may comprise a total surface coverage of not greater than 75.0%, a maximum dimple diameter of not greater than 0.200 inches, a total dimple count greater than 280 dimples but not greater than 410 dimples, and a total dimple volume of at least 0.0325 in³.
• An eighth non-limiting exemplary dimple pattern category may comprise a total dimple count of at least 300 but not more than 390 dimples, a surface coverage of less than 75.0%, and a majority of dimples having a polygonal plan shape.
• A ninth non-limiting exemplary dimple pattern category may comprise a total dimple count of at least 300 but not more than 400 dimples, a surface coverage of at least 75.0%, a majority of dimples having a circular plan shape, a dipyramid underlying base geometry, and a total dimple volume of at least 0.0370 in³.
• A tenth non-limiting exemplary dimple pattern category may comprise a total dimple count of at least 270 but not more than 440 dimples, a surface coverage of not greater than 75.0%, a majority of dimples having a circular plan shape, and a plurality of dimples having a non-spherical cross-sectional profile.
• An eleventh non-limiting exemplary dimple pattern category may comprise a total dimple count of at least 270 but not more than 440 dimples, a surface coverage of not greater than 86%, a majority of dimples having a circular plan shape, a plurality of dimples having a non-spherical cross-sectional profile, and a total dimple volume of at least 0.0370 in³.
• A twelfth non-limiting exemplary dimple pattern category may comprise a total dimple count of at least 300 but not more than 450 dimples, a surface coverage of not more than 73.0%, a majority of dimples having a circular plan shape, and a majority of dimples having a spherical cross-sectional profile.
• A thirteenth non-limiting exemplary dimple pattern category may comprise a total dimple count of at least 300 but not more than 450 dimples, a surface coverage of at least 75.0%, a majority of dimples having a circular plan shape, a majority of dimples having a spherical cross-sectional profile, and a total dimple volume of at least 0.0370 in³.
• A fourteenth non-limiting exemplary dimple pattern category may comprise a total dimple count of at least 280 but not more than 420 dimples, a total surface coverage of at least 75.0%, a majority of dimples having a circular plan shape, and a total dimple volume that is not greater than 0.0300 in³.
• A fifteenth non-limiting exemplary dimple pattern category may comprise a total dimple count of at least 260 but not more than 310 dimples, a total surface coverage of at least 70.0% but not greater than 80.0%, and a total dimple volume that is at least 0.0300 in³ but not greater than 0.0380 in³.
• A sixteenth non-limiting exemplary dimple pattern category may comprise a total dimple count of at least 300 but not more than 390 dimples, a total surface coverage of at least 80.0%, a majority of dimples having a polygonal plan shape, and a majority of the polygonal dimples having a chord depth that is at least 0.0050 in.
• A seventeenth non-limiting exemplary dimple pattern category may have a total dimple count of not more than 370 dimples, an icosahedron underlying base geometry, a majority of dimples having a circular dimple plan shape, and a total dimple volume of at least 0.0400 in³.
• An eighteenth non-limiting exemplary dimple pattern category may have a plurality of dimples having a spherical cross-sectional profile, a dipyramid underlying base geometry, a total dimple count of at least 300 dimples but not more than 350 dimples, a plurality of dimples having a chord depth that is at least 0.070 inches, and a total surface coverage of at least 80.0%.
• A nineteenth non-limiting exemplary dimple pattern category may have a total dimple volume of at least 0.0390 in³, a total surface coverage of at least 79.0% but not greater than 85.0%, and has an average dimple diameter of at least 0.145 inches but not greater than 0.190 inches.
• A twentieth non-limiting exemplary dimple pattern category may have a total dimple count of at least 320 but not greater than 400, a majority of dimples having a spherical cross-sectional profile, and a plurality of dimples comprised of at least 20% of the total number of dimples has an edge angle that is at least 1.5 degrees different from the edge angle of the remaining dimples.
Golf Ball Construction
• The present disclosure may be used with any type of golf ball construction. For instance, the golf ball may have a two-piece construction, a double cover or veneer cover construction or other multi-layer constructions depending on the type of performance desired of the ball. In one aspect, the core of the golf ball can be a single core, dual core, triple core, or a core with more than three layers. In one aspect, the cover can include more than one layer, and/or the casing can include more than one layer. The cover can include one, two, three, or more than three layers. The golf ball can include a casing layer or intermediate layer that can include one, two, three, or more than three layers.
• In one aspect, a golf ball is disclosed that has at least a core and a cover. In one aspect the golf ball can include at least one or more intermediate layers. In one aspect, the core and/or the cover can consist of a single layer or multiple layers. The golf ball can be a two-piece golf ball, a three-piece golf ball, a four-piece golf ball, a five-piece golf ball, a six-piece golf ball, or a more than six-piece golf ball.
• In one embodiment, a golf ball of the present disclosure is a one-piece ball where the core and cover form a single integral layer. In another embodiment, shown in Figure 22A, a golf ball of the present disclosure is a two-piece ball 10 comprising a core 12 and a single cover layer 14. As shown in Figure 22B, in one embodiment, the golf ball 20 includes a core 22, an intermediate layer 24, and a cover layer 26. In Figure 22B, the intermediate layer 24 can be considered an outer core layer, an inner cover layer, a mantle or casing layer, or any other layer disposed between the core 22 and the cover layer 26. Referring to Figure 22C, in another embodiment, a four-piece golf ball 30 includes an inner core layer 32, an outer core layer 34, an intermediate layer 36, and an outer cover layer 38. In Figure 22C, the intermediate layer 36 may be considered a casing or mantle layer, or inner cover layer, or any other layer disposed between the outer core layer 34 and the outer cover of the ball 38. One of ordinary skill in the art would understand that the four-piece golf ball can include any combination of layers, such as: (i) a core layer, two intermediate layers, and a cover layer; or (ii) a core layer, an intermediate layer, and two cover layers, etc. Referring to Figure 22D, in another version, a five-piece golf ball 40 includes a three-layered core having a center 42, an intermediate core layer 44, an outer core layer 46, an inner cover layer 48, and an outer cover layer 50. One of ordinary skill in the art would understand that the five-piece golf ball can include any combination of layers, such as: (i) two core layers, two intermediate layers, and a cover layer; or (ii) a core layer, two intermediate layers, and two cover layers; or (iii) a core layer, three intermediate layers, and a cover layer, etc. As exemplified herein, a golf ball in accordance with the present disclosure can include any combination of any number of core layers, intermediate layers, and cover layers.
• The present disclosure may be used with any type of golf ball construction. Examples of golf ball constructions that may be used with the present disclosure include those described in U.S. Patents 5,713,801 , 5,885,172 , 5,919,100 , 5,965,669 , 5,981,654 , 5,981,658 , and 6,149,535 , which are each incorporated in their entirety as if fully set forth herein. Further exemplary golf ball constructions, including further details on the various layers, materials, dimensions, and other characteristics of golf balls are disclosed in U.S. Patents 7,361,102 , 7,927,233 , 8,834,300 , 8,845,456 , 9,205,308 , and 9,795,836 , which are each incorporated in their entirety as if fully set forth herein.
• Examples of these and other types of ball constructions that may be used with the present disclosure include those described in U.S. Patents 5,713,801 , 5,885,172 , 5,919,100 , 5,965,669 , 5,981,654 , 5,981,658 , and 6,149,535 , which are each incorporated in their entirety as if fully set forth herein. In one aspect, the golf ball can be a two-piece, three-piece, four-piece, five-piece, six-piece, or more than six-piece golf ball.
• Different materials also may be used in the construction of the golf balls made with the present disclosure. For example, the cover of the golf ball may be made of a polyurea material, a polyurethane-urea hybrid material, a polyurea-urethane hybrid material, ionomer material, or any other suitable cover material known to those skilled in the art. Different materials also may be used for forming core and intermediate layers of the golf ball.
• The present invention is not meant to be limited by the material used to form each layer of the golf ball. Particularly suitable materials include, but are not limited to, thermosetting materials, such as polybutadiene, styrene butadiene, isoprene, polyisoprene, and trans-isoprene; thermoplastics, such as ionomer resins, polyamides and polyesters; and thermoplastic and thermosetting polyurethane and polyureas.
• Particularly suitable thermosetting materials, include, but are not limited to, thermosetting rubber compositions comprising a base polymer, an initiator agent, a coagent and/or a curing agent, and optionally one or more of a metal oxide, metal fatty acid or fatty acid, antioxidant, soft and fast agent, fillers, and additives. Suitable base polymers include natural and synthetic rubbers including, but not limited to, polybutadiene, polyisoprene, ethylene propylene rubber ("EPR"), styrene-butadiene rubber, styrenic block copolymer rubbers (such as SI, SIS, SB, SBS, SIBS, and the like, where "S" is styrene, "I" is isobutylene, and "B" is butadiene), butyl rubber, halobutyl rubber, polystyrene elastomers, polyethylene elastomers, polyurethane elastomers, polyurea elastomers, metallocene-catalyzed elastomers and plastomers, copolymers of isobutylene and para-alkyl styrene, halogenated copolymers of isobutylene and para-alkyl styrene, acrylonitrile butadiene rubber, polychloroprene, alkyl acrylate rubber, chlorinated isoprene rubber, acrylonitrile chlorinated isoprene rubber, polyalkenamers, and combinations of two or more thereof. Suitable initiator agents include organic peroxides, high energy radiation sources capable of generating free radicals, C-C initiators, and combinations thereof. Suitable coagents include, but are not limited to, metal salts of unsaturated carboxylic acids; unsaturated vinyl compounds and polyfunctional monomers (e.g., trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate); phenylene bismaleimide; and combinations thereof. Suitable curing agents include, but are not limited to, sulfur; N-oxydiethylene 2-benzothiazole sulfenamide; N,N-di-ortho-tolylguanidine; bismuth dimethyldithiocarbamate; N-cyclohexyl 2-benzothiazole sulfenamide; N,N-diphenylguanidine; 4-morpholinyl-2-benzothiazole disulfide; dipentamethylenethiuram hexasulfide; thiuram disulfides; mercaptobenzothiazoles; sulfenamides; dithiocarbamates; thiuram sulfides; guanidines; thioureas; xanthates; dithiophosphates; aldehyde-amines; dibenzothiazyl disulfide; tetraethylthiuram disulfide; tetrabutylthiuram disulfide; and combinations thereof. Suitable types and amounts of base polymer, initiator agent, coagent, filler, and additives are more fully described in, for example, U.S. Patent Nos. 6,566,483 , 6,695,718 , 6,939,907 , 7,041,721 and 7,138,460 , the entire disclosures of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference. Particularly suitable diene rubber compositions are further disclosed, for example, in U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2007/0093318 , the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference.
• Particularly suitable materials also include, but are not limited to: a) thermosetting polyurethanes, polyureas, and hybrids of polyurethane and polyurea; b) thermoplastic polyurethanes, polyureas, and hybrids of polyurethane and polyurea, including, for example, Estane^® TPU, commercially available from the Lubrizol Corporation; c) E/X- and E/X/Y-type ionomers, wherein E is an olefin (e.g., ethylene), X is a carboxylic acid (e.g., acrylic, methacrylic, crotonic, maleic, fumaric, or itaconic acid), and Y is a softening comonomer (e.g., vinyl esters of aliphatic carboxylic acids wherein the acid has from 2 to 10 carbons, alkyl ethers wherein the alkyl group has from 1 to 10 carbons, and alkyl alkylacrylates such as alkyl methacrylates wherein the alkyl group has from 1 to 10 carbons), such as Surlyn^® ionomer resins and HPF 1000 and HPF 2000, commercially available from the Dow Chemical Company, Iotek^® ionomers, commercially available from ExxonMobil Chemical Company, Amplify^® IO ionomers of ethylene acrylic acid copolymers, commercially available from the Dow Chemical Company, and Clarix^® ionomer resins, commercially available from A. Schulman Inc.; d) polyisoprene; e) polyoctenamer, such as Vestenamer^® polyoctenamer, commercially available from Evonik Industries; f) polyethylene, including, for example, low density polyethylene, linear low density polyethylene, and high density polyethylene; polypropylene; g) rubber-toughened olefin polymers; non-ionomeric acid copolymers, e.g., (meth)acrylic acid, which do not become part of an ionomeric copolymer; h) plastomers; i) flexomers; j) styrene/butadiene/styrene block copolymers; k) styrene/ethylene-butylene/styrene block copolymers; l) polybutadiene; m) styrene butadiene rubber; n) ethylene propylene rubber; o) ethylene propylene diene rubber; p) dynamically vulcanized elastomers; q) ethylene vinyl acetates; r) ethylene (meth) acrylates; s) polyvinyl chloride resins; t) polyamides, amide-ester elastomers, and copolymers of ionomer and polyamide, including, for example, Pebax^® thermoplastic polyether and polyester amides, commercially available from Arkema Inc; u) crosslinked trans-polyisoprene; v) polyester-based thermoplastic elastomers, such as Hytrel^® polyester elastomers, commercially available from E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, and Riteflex^® polyester elastomers, commercially available from Ticona; w) polyurethane-based thermoplastic elastomers, such as Elastollan^® polyurethanes, commercially available from BASF; x) synthetic or natural vulcanized rubber; y) and combinations thereof.
• Compositions comprising an ionomer or a blend of two or more E/X- and E/X/Y-type ionomers are particularly suitable intermediate and cover layer materials. Preferred E/X- and E/X/Y-type ionomeric cover compositions include:(a) a composition comprising a "high acid ionomer" (i.e., having an acid content of greater than 16 wt%), such as Surlyn^® 8150; (b) a composition comprising a high acid ionomer and a maleic anhydride-grafted non-ionomeric polymer (e.g., Fusabond^® functionalized polymers). A particularly preferred blend of high acid ionomer and maleic anhydride-grafted polymer is a 84 wt%/16 wt% blend of Surlyn^® 8150 and Fusabond^®. Blends of high acid ionomers with maleic anhydride-grafted polymers are further disclosed, for example, in U.S. Patent Nos. 6,992,135 and 6,677,401 , the entire disclosures of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference; (c) a composition comprising a 50/45/5 blend of Surlyn^® 8940/Surlyn^® 9650/Nucrel^® 960, preferably having a material hardness of from 80 to 85 Shore C; (d) a composition comprising a 50/25/25 blend of Surlyn^® 8940/Surlyn^® 9650/Surlyn^® 9910, preferably having a material hardness of about 90 Shore C; (e) a composition comprising a 50/50 blend of Surlyn^® 8940/Surlyn^® 9650, preferably having a material hardness of about 86 Shore C; (f) a composition comprising a blend of Surlyn^® 7940/Surlyn^® 8940, optionally including a melt flow modifier; (g) a composition comprising a blend of a first high acid ionomer and a second high acid ionomer, wherein the first high acid ionomer is neutralized with a different cation than the second high acid ionomer (e.g., 50/50 blend of Surlyn^® 8150 and Surlyn^® 9120), optionally including one or more melt flow modifiers such as an ionomer, ethylene-acid copolymer or ester terpolymer; and (h) a composition comprising a blend of a first high acid ionomer and a second high acid ionomer, wherein the first high acid ionomer is neutralized with a different cation than the second high acid ionomer, and from 0 to 10 wt% of an ethylene/acid/ester ionomer wherein the ethylene/acid/ester ionomer is neutralized with the same cation as either the first high acid ionomer or the second high acid ionomer or a different cation than the first and second high acid ionomers (e.g., a blend of 40-50 wt% Surlyn^® 8140 or 8150, 40-50 wt% Surlyn^® 9120, and 0-10 wt% Surlyn^® 6320).
• Surlyn^® 8150, Surlyn^® 8940, and Surlyn^® 8140 are different grades of E/MAA copolymer in which the acid groups have been partially neutralized with sodium ions. Surlyn^® 9650, Surlyn^® 9910, and Surlyn^® 9120 are different grades of E/MAA copolymer in which the acid groups have been partially neutralized with zinc ions. Surlyn^® 7940 is an E/MAA copolymer in which the acid groups have been partially neutralized with lithium ions. Surlyn^® 6320 is a very low modulus magnesium ionomer with a medium acid content. Nucrel^® 960 is an E/MAA copolymer resin nominally made with 15 wt% methacrylic acid. Surlyn^® ionomers, Fusabond^® polymers, and Nucrel^® copolymers are commercially available from The Dow Chemical Company.
• Suitable E/X- and E/X/Y-type ionomeric cover materials are further disclosed, for example, in U.S. Patent Nos. 6,653,382 , 6,756,436 , 6,894,098 , 6,919,393 , and 6,953,820 , the entire disclosures of which are hereby incorporated by reference.
• Suitable polyurethanes, polyureas, and blends and hybrids of polyurethane/polyurea are further disclosed, for example, in U.S. Patent Nos. 5,334,673 , 5,484,870 , 6,506,851 , 6,756,436 , 6,835,794 , 6,867,279 , 6,960,630 , and 7,105,623 ; U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2009/0011868 ; U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2021/0093929 ; U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2007/0117923 ; and U.S. Patent Nos. 8,865,052 , 6,734,273 , 8,026,334 , and 8,034,873 ; the entire disclosures of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference.
• Suitable UV absorbers that are optionally included in cover layer compositions are further disclosed, for example, in U.S. Patent Nos. 5,156,405 , 5,840,788 , and 7,722,483 ; the entire disclosures of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference.
• Dimensions of each golf ball layer, i.e., thickness/diameter, may vary depending on the desired properties.
Coefficient of Restitution
• The "Coefficient of Restitution" or "COR" of a golf ball refers to the ratio of a ball's rebound velocity to its initial incoming velocity when the ball is fired out of an air cannon into a rigid vertical plate. The COR is determined according to a known procedure, wherein a golf ball or golf ball subassembly (for example, a golf ball core) is fired from an air cannon at two given velocities and a velocity of 125 ft/s is used for the calculations. Ballistic light screens are located between the air cannon and steel plate at a fixed distance to measure ball velocity. As the ball travels toward the steel plate, it activates each light screen and the ball's time period at each light screen is measured. This provides an incoming transit time period which is inversely proportional to the ball's incoming velocity. The ball makes impact with the steel plate and rebounds so it passes again through the light screens. As the rebounding ball activates each light screen, the ball's time period at each screen is measured. This provides an outgoing transit time period which is inversely proportional to the ball's outgoing velocity. The COR is then calculated as the ratio of the ball's outgoing transit time period to the ball's incoming transit time period (COR = V_out/V_in = T_in/T_out).
• In one aspect, a golf ball having any one or more of the aerodynamic characteristics disclosed herein can have a COR of at least 0.770, or more preferably at least 0.790, or most preferably at least 0.800. In another aspect, a golf ball having any one or more of the aerodynamic characteristics disclosed herein can have a COR of 0.800 - 0.815, or 0.805 - 0.825, or 0.810 - 0.820. In one aspect, a golf ball having any one or more of the aerodynamic characteristics disclosed herein can have a COR of at least 0.805. In one aspect, a golf ball having any one or more of the aerodynamic characteristics disclosed herein can have a COR of at least 0.810. In one aspect, a golf ball having any one or more of the aerodynamic characteristics disclosed herein can have a COR of at least 0.815.
Compression
• As disclosed in Jeff Dalton's Compression by Any Other Name, Science and Golf IV, Proceedings of the World Scientific Congress of Golf (Eric Thain ed., Routledge, 2002) ("J. Dalton"), several different methods can be used to measure compression, including Atti compression, Riehle compression, load/deflection measurements at a variety of fixed loads and offsets, and effective modulus. For purposes of the present invention, compression refers to Soft Center Deflection Index ("SCDI"). The SCDI is a program change for the Dynamic Compression Machine ("DCM") that allows determination of the pounds required to deflect a core 10% of its diameter. The DCM is an apparatus that applies a load to a core or ball and measures the number of inches the core or ball is deflected at measured loads. A crude load/deflection curve is generated that is fit to the Atti compression scale that results in a number being generated that represents an Atti compression. The DCM does this via a load cell attached to the bottom of a hydraulic cylinder that is triggered pneumatically at a fixed rate towards a stationary core. Attached to the cylinder is an LVDT that measures the distance the cylinder travels during the testing timeframe. A software-based logarithmic algorithm ensures that measurements are not taken until at least five successive increases in load are detected during the initial phase of the test. The SCDI is a slight variation of this set up. The hardware is the same, but the software and output has changed. With the SCDI, the interest is in the pounds of force required to deflect a core x amount of inches. That amount of deflection is 10% percent of the core diameter. The DCM is triggered, the cylinder deflects the core by 10% of its diameter, and the DCM reports back the pounds of force required (as measured from the attached load cell) to deflect the core by that amount. The value displayed is a single number in units of pounds. As used herein the term compression refers to DCM compression.
• In one aspect, a golf ball having any one or more of the aerodynamic characteristics disclosed herein can have a compression of at least 50, or more preferably at least 75, or most preferably at least 80. In another aspect, a golf ball having any one or more of the aerodynamic characteristics disclosed herein can have a compression of 70 - 110, or 80 - 110, or 90 - 105. In one aspect, a golf ball having any one or more of the aerodynamic characteristics disclosed herein can have a compression of at least 75. In one aspect, a golf ball having any one or more of the aerodynamic characteristics disclosed herein can have a compression of at least 85. In one aspect, a golf ball having any one or more of the aerodynamic characteristics disclosed herein can have a compression of at least 95. In one aspect, a golf ball having any one or more of the aerodynamic characteristics disclosed herein can have a compression of at least 100. In one aspect, a golf ball having any one or more of the aerodynamic characteristics disclosed herein can have a compression of at least 105.
Initial Velocity
• In one aspect, a golf ball having any one or more of the aerodynamic characteristics disclosed herein can have an initial velocity (as measured according to the USGA initial velocity testing methods or calculated using a COR to USGA IV correlation) of at least 240 feet/second, or at least 245 feet/second, or at least 250 feet/second, or no greater than 255 feet/second. In another aspect, a golf ball having any one or more of the aerodynamic characteristics disclosed herein can have an initial velocity of 248 feet/second - 254 feet/second. In another aspect, a golf ball having any one or more of the aerodynamic characteristics disclosed herein can have an initial velocity of 250 feet/second - 255 feet/second. In another aspect, a golf ball having any one or more of the aerodynamic characteristics disclosed herein can have an initial velocity of 240 feet/second - 255 feet/second. In another aspect, a golf ball having any one or more of the aerodynamic characteristics disclosed herein can have an initial velocity of at least 255 feet/second.
Exemplary Golf Balls
• In one aspect, any one of the dimple patterns, aerodynamic performance parameters (i.e., the presently disclosed C_D, C_L, and/or DA values), and/or dimple parameter features can be applied to a golf ball having various golf ball constructions. Exemplary golf ball constructions can include relatively fast constructions, such as golf balls having a COR of at least 0.800, a compression of at least 80, and/or an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second. In one aspect, the golf ball can have a COR that is greater than 0.810. In another aspect, the golf ball can have a COR that is greater than 0.800 and an initial velocity ranging from 250 - 255 feet/second. Various other COR, initial velocity, and other golf ball parameters are disclosed herein.
• Exemplary golf ball constructions can include a core (such as a single layer core or dual layer core), a casing or intermediate layer, and a cover layer. In one aspect, the core can have a diameter of at least 1.500 inches, or at least 1.525 inches, or at least 1.545 inches. In another aspect, the core can have a diameter of at least 1.510 inches, or at least 1.530 inches, or at least 1.550 inches. In another aspect, the core can have a diameter of at least 1.560 inches, or 1.570 inches, or 1.580 inches or 1.600 inches. One of ordinary skill in the art would understand that the size of the core can vary.
• The core can have a coefficient of restitution (COR) of at least 0.800, in one aspect. In another aspect, the core can have a COR of at least 0.805. In another aspect, the core can have a COR of at least 0.795. In another aspect, the core can have a COR of at least 0.785. In another aspect, the core can have a COR of at least 0.780. In another aspect, the core can have a COR of at least 0.775. In another aspect, the core can have a COR of at least 0.770. One of ordinary skill in the art would understand that the COR can vary.
• In one aspect, the core can have a positive hardness gradient, as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art and as disclosed or defined in US Patent Pub. 2024/0173595 , which is commonly assigned to Acushnet Company and is incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein. For example, the core for the golf ball disclosed herein can have a hardness gradient of at least 5 Shore C, or at least 10 Shore C, or at least 15 Shore C, or at least 20 Shore C, or at least 25 Shore C, or at least 30 Shore C.
• In one aspect, the casing layer can have a thickness of 0.025 inches - 0.035 inches. In one aspect, the casing layer can have a thickness of less than 0.025 inches. In one aspect, the casing layer can have a thickness of greater than 0.035 inches. In one aspect, the casing layer can have a thickness of at least 0.035 inches, or 0.040 inches, or 0.045 inches, or 0.050 inches, or 0.055 inches. In one aspect, the casing layer can be formed from a material having a high flexural modulus (as measured by ASTM D790), such as at least 60,000 psi, or at least 65,000 psi, or at least 70,000 psi, or at least 75,000 psi. In one aspect, the cased core can have a COR of at least 0.780, or at least 0.790, or at least 0.800, or at least 0.810, or at least 0.820.
• In one aspect, the golf ball can include a cased core having a compression of at least 70, or at least 75, or at least 80, or at least 85, or at least 90, or at least 95, or at least 100, or at least 105. In one aspect, the cased core can have a compression of 70 - 105. In one aspect, the cased core can have a compression of 50 - 85. In one aspect, the cased core can have a compression of 90 - 115.
• In one aspect, the cover layer can have a thickness of 0.025 inches - 0.035 inches. In one aspect, the cover layer can have a thickness that is less than 0.025 inches. In one aspect, the cover layer can have a thickness of greater than 0.035 inches. In one aspect, the cover layer can have a thickness of at least 0.025 inches, or 0.030 inches, or 0.035 inches, or 0.050 inches, or 0.060 inches. In one aspect, the cover layer has a thickness of 0.020 inches - 0.070 inches.
• In one embodiment exemplary golf balls disclosed herein have a relationship between golf ball compression and golf ball COR such that:
• if the golf ball compression is less than 60, then the golf ball COR is greater than 0.825;
• if the golf ball compression is between 60 and 80, then the golf ball COR is greater than 0.820;
• if the golf ball compression is between 80 and 100, then the golf ball COR is greater than 0.805; and
• if the golf ball compression is greater than 100, then the golf ball COR is greater than 0.790.
• In another aspect, the golf balls disclosed herein can have a relationship between compression and COR such that if the golf ball compression is less than 40, then the golf ball COR is greater than 0.825.
• If the golf ball compression is greater than 40, for a golf ball compression C₀, the COR is defined by the curve in Figure 21 and defined by Equation 11:
  $$\mathrm{COR}>-8.14\times {10}^{-6}{\mathrm{C}}_0^2+7.24\times {10}^{-4}{\mathrm{C}}_0+0.809$$
• Figure 21 is a representative plot showing the golf ball compression and golf ball COR for some exemplary golf balls according to the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 21, an exemplary target "COR Area" is illustrated above the plot line.
Exemplary Golf Ball Construction Categories
• The following non-limiting exemplary golf ball construction categories can be matched or paired with any one or more of the dimple pattern categories, examples, or other aspects disclosed herein.
• A first non-limiting exemplary golf ball construction category may comprise a two layer golf ball, including a core and a cover, having a COR of at least 0.800, a compression of at least 80, and an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second.
• A second non-limiting exemplary golf ball construction category may comprise a two layer golf ball having a compression of at least 80, a COR of at least 0.800, and an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second, wherein the golf ball comprises a core and a cover, and the core has a diameter of at least 1.500 inches, a COR of at least 0.770, and a weight of at least 1.115 ounces.
• A third non-limiting exemplary golf ball construction category may comprise a two layer golf ball having a compression of at least 80, a COR of at least 0.800, and an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second, wherein the golf ball comprises a core and a cover, and the core has a diameter of at least 1.545 inches, a COR of at least 0.780, and a weight of at least 1.225 ounces.
• A fourth non-limiting exemplary golf ball construction category may comprise a two layer golf ball having a compression of at least 80, a COR of at least 0.800, and an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second, wherein the golf ball comprises a core and a cover, and the core has a diameter of at least 1.570 inches, a COR of at least 0.790, and a weight of at least 1.320 ounces.
• A fifth non-limiting exemplary golf ball construction category may comprise a three layer golf ball having a compression of at least 80, a COR of at least 0.800, and an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second, wherein the golf ball comprises a core, a casing, and a cover, and the core has a diameter of at least 1.500 inches, a COR of at least 0.780, and a weight of at least 1.115 ounces.
• A sixth non-limiting exemplary golf ball construction category may comprise a three layer golf ball having a compression of at least 80, a COR of at least 0.800, and an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second, wherein the golf ball comprises a core, a casing, and a cover, and the core has a diameter of at least 1.525 inches, a COR of at least 0.785, and a weight of at least 1.220 ounces.
• A seventh non-limiting exemplary golf ball construction category may comprise a three layer golf ball having a compression of at least 80, a COR of at least 0.800, and an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second, wherein the golf ball comprises a core, a casing, and a cover, and the core has a diameter of at least 1.545 inches, a COR of at least 0.790, and a weight of at least 1.225 ounces.
• An eighth non-limiting exemplary golf ball construction category may comprise a three layer golf ball having a compression of at least 80, a COR of at least 0.800, and an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second, wherein the golf ball comprises a core, a casing, and a cover, and the core has a diameter of at least 1.570 inches, a COR of at least 0.790, and a weight of at least 1.320 ounces.
• A ninth non-limiting exemplary golf ball construction category may comprise a four layer golf ball having a compression of at least 80, a COR of at least 0.800, and an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second, wherein the golf ball comprises a dual layer core, a casing, and a cover, and the core has a diameter of at least 1.525 inches, a COR of at least 0.800, and a weight of at least 1.220 ounces.
• A tenth non-limiting exemplary golf ball construction category may comprise a four layer golf ball having a compression of at least 80, a COR of at least 0.800, and an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second, wherein the golf ball comprises a dual layer core, a casing, and a cover, and the core has a diameter of at least 1.545 inches, a COR of at least 0.805, and a weight of at least 1.290 ounces.
• An eleventh non-limiting exemplary golf ball construction category may comprise a four layer golf ball having a compression of at least 80, a COR of at least 0.800, and an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second, wherein the golf ball comprises a dual layer core, a casing, and a cover, and the core has a diameter of at least 1.545 inches, a COR of at least 0.810, and a weight of at least 1.290 ounces.
• A twelfth non-limiting exemplary golf ball construction category may comprise a three layer golf ball having a compression of at least 80, a COR of at least 0.800, and an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second, wherein the golf ball comprises a core, a casing, and a cover, and the core has a diameter of at least 1.525 inches, a COR of at least 0.810, and a weight of at least 1.220 ounces.
• A thirteenth non-limiting exemplary golf ball construction category may comprise a four layer golf ball having a compression of at least 80, a COR of at least 0.800, and an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second, wherein the golf ball comprises a dual layer core, a casing, and a cover, and the core has a diameter of at least 1.560 inches, a COR of at least 0.790, and a weight of at least 1.305 ounces.
• A fourteenth non-limiting exemplary golf ball construction category may comprise a three layer golf ball having a compression of 90 - 100, a COR of 0.807 - 0.815, and an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second, wherein the golf ball comprises a core, a casing, and a cover, and the core has a diameter of 1.520 - 1.540 inches, a COR of 0.790 - 0.800, and a weight 1.215 - 1.280 ounces.
• A fifteenth non-limiting exemplary golf ball construction category may comprise a four layer golf ball having a compression of 100 - 110, a COR of 0.815 - 0.820, and an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second, wherein the golf ball comprises a dual layer core, a casing, and a cover, and the core has a diameter of 1.545 - 1.560 inches, a COR of 0.795 - 0.805, and a weight of 1.280 - 1.305 ounces.
• A sixteenth non-limiting exemplary golf ball construction category may comprise a four layer golf ball having a compression of 100 - 110, a COR of 0.790 - 0.800, and an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second, wherein the golf ball comprises a dual layer core, a casing, and a cover, and the core has a diameter of 1.545 - 1.555 inches, a COR of 0.795 - 0.805, and a weight 1.280 - 1.305 ounces.
• A seventeenth non-limiting exemplary golf ball construction category may comprise a three layer golf ball having a compression of 90 - 100, a COR of 0.790 - 0.800, and an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second, wherein the golf ball comprises a core, a casing, and a cover, and the core has a diameter of 1.525 - 1.535 inches, a COR of 0.790 - 0.800, and a weight 1.220 - 1.255 ounces.
• One of ordinary skill in the art would understand that golf balls having five or more layers can also be provided having similar characteristics as disclosed herein to the golf balls having two, three, or four layers.
• In one aspect, a golf ball is provided that has any one or more of Dimple Patterns 1 - 10, and has a COR of at least 0.780, and/or an initial velocity of at least 245 feet/second.
• In one aspect, a golf ball is provided that has any one or more of Dimple Patterns 1 - 10, and has a COR of at least 0.800, and/or an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second.
• In one aspect, a golf ball is provided that has any one or more of Dimple Patterns 1 - 10, and has a COR of at least 0.805, and/or an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second.
• In one aspect, a golf ball is provided that has any one or more of Dimple Patterns 1 - 10, and has a COR of at least 0.810, and/or an initial velocity of at least 252 feet/second.
• In one aspect, a golf ball is provided that has any one or more of Dimple Patterns 1 - 10, and has a COR of at least 0.815, and/or an initial velocity of at least 253 feet/second.
• In one aspect, a golf ball is provided that has any one or more of Dimple Patterns 1 - 10, and has a COR of at least 0.825, and a compression of no greater than 60.
• In one aspect, a golf ball is provided that has any one or more of Dimple Patterns 1 - 10, and has a COR of at least 0.820, and a compression of 60 - 80.
• In one aspect, a golf ball is provided that has any one or more of Dimple Patterns 1 - 10, and has a COR of at least 0.805, and a compression of 80 - 100.
• In one aspect, a golf ball is provided that has any one or more of Dimple Patterns 1 - 10, and has a COR of at least 0.790, and a compression of at least 100.
• In one aspect, a golf ball is provided that has any one or more of Dimple Patterns 1 - 10, and has a COR of 0.800 - 0.815, and a compression of 90-100.
• In one aspect, a golf ball is provided that has any one or more of Dimple Patterns 1 - 10, and has a COR of 0.800 - 0.815, and a compression of 100 - 110.
• In one aspect, a golf ball is provided that has any one or more of Dimple Patterns 1 - 10, the golf ball has a COR of at least 0.800, the golf ball has an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second, the golf ball has a compression of at least 80, the golf ball core has a COR of at least 0.785, the golf ball core has a diameter of at least 1.500 inches, and the golf ball core has a weight of at least 1.115 ounces.
• In one aspect, a golf ball is provided that has any one or more of Dimple Patterns 1 - 10, the golf ball has a COR of at least 0.800, the golf ball has an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second, the golf ball has a compression of at least 80, the golf ball core has a COR of at least 0.785, the golf ball core has a diameter of at least 1.525 inches, and the golf ball core has a weight of at least 1.220 ounces.
• In one aspect, a golf ball is provided that has any one or more of Dimple Patterns 1 - 10, the golf ball has a COR of at least 0.800, the golf ball has an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second, the golf ball has a compression of at least 80, the golf ball core has a COR of at least 0.790, the golf ball core has a diameter of at least 1.525 inches, and the golf ball core has a weight of at least 1.220 ounces.
• In one aspect, a golf ball is provided that has any one or more of Dimple Patterns 1 - 10, the golf ball has a COR of at least 0.800, the golf ball has an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second, the golf ball has a compression of at least 80, the golf ball core has a COR of at least 0.800, the golf ball core has a diameter of at least 1.545 inches, and the golf ball core has a weight of at least 1.225 ounces.
• In one aspect, a golf ball is provided that has any one or more of Dimple Patterns 1 - 10, the golf ball has a COR of at least 0.805, the golf ball has an initial velocity of at least 252 feet/second, the golf ball has a compression of at least 90, the golf ball core has a COR of at least 0.805, the golf ball core has a diameter of at least 1.525 inches, and the golf ball core has a weight of at least 1.220 ounces.
• In one aspect, a golf ball is provided that has a cover comprising a plurality of dimples arranged in a dimple pattern having a drag coefficient (C_D) and a lift coefficient (C_L), where 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100.
• In one aspect, the core has a weight of at least 1.220 ounces and a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.790. In one aspect, the core has a weight of at least 1.245 ounces and a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.785, or at least 0.790, or at least 0.795, or at least 0.800. In one aspect, the core has a weight of at least 1.250 ounces and a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.785, or at least 0.790, or at least 0.795, or at least 0.800. In one aspect, the core has a weight of at least 1.275 ounces and a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.785, or at least 0.790, or at least 0.795, or at least 0.800. In one aspect, the core has a weight of at least 1.290 ounces and a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.785, or at least 0.790, or at least 0.795, or at least 0.800.
• In one aspect, the core can have a diameter of at least 1.525 inches. In one aspect, the core can have a diameter of at least 1.530 inches. In one aspect, the core can have a diameter of at least 1.535 inches. In one aspect, the core can have a diameter of at least 1.540 inches. In one aspect, the core can have a diameter of at least 1.545 inches. In one aspect, the core can have a diameter of at least 1.550 inches.
• The golf ball also has a lift coefficient such that C_L ≥ 0.115 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060, and C_L ≤ 0.200 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105. In one aspect, this particular golf ball can have a COR of at least 0.780, and/or an initial velocity of at least 240 feet/second. In one aspect, this particular golf ball can have a COR of at least 0.790, and/or an initial velocity of at least 248 feet/second. In one aspect, this particular golf ball can have a COR of at least 0.800, and/or an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second. In another aspect, this particular golf ball can have a COR of at least 0.805, and/or an initial velocity of at least 252 feet/second. One of ordinary skill in the art would understand that the COR, initial velocity, and other golf ball construction related parameters or values can vary.
• In another aspect, a golf ball is provided that has a cover comprising a plurality of dimples arranged in a dimple pattern having a drag coefficient (C_D), a lift coefficient (C_L), and an integrated drag area (DA) defined by: $$\mathrm{DA}={\displaystyle \underset{160,000}{\overset{225,000}{\int }}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$
  where C_D(Re) is established at a launch condition of a golf ball speed of 182.0 mph, a launch angle of 10.0 degrees, and a spin rate of 2,700 rpm, such that 14,500 ≤ DA ≤ 15,500. The golf ball further has a lift coefficient such that C_L ≥ 0.115 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060, and C_L ≤ 0.200 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105. In one aspect, this particular golf ball can have a COR of at least 0.780, and/or an initial velocity of at least 240 feet/second. In one aspect, this particular golf ball can have a COR of at least 0.790, and/or an initial velocity of at least 248 feet/second. In one aspect, this particular golf ball can have a COR of at least 0.800, and/or an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second. In another aspect, this particular golf ball can have a COR of at least 0.805, and/or an initial velocity of at least 252 feet/second. In another aspect, this particular golf ball can have a core with a COR of at least 0.785, and/or a weight of at least 1.220 ounces, and/or a diameter of at least 1.525 inches. In another aspect, this particular golf ball can have a core with a COR of at least 0.795, and/or a weight of at least 1.290 ounces, and/or a diameter of at least 1.545 inches. One of ordinary skill in the art would understand that the COR, initial velocity, compression, and other golf ball construction related parameters or values can vary.
Exemplary Golf Ball Construction Packages
• In one aspect, a plurality of golf ball construction characteristics or packages can be provided herein. These exemplary golf ball constructions are described in detail herein.
• In any one of the golf balls described below, the golf ball core (whether single or multi-layer), casing layer, and cover layer can be formed from any one or more of the exemplary materials disclosed herein.
• Construction Package 1
• Table 18 discloses the relevant parameters of a golf ball associated with a first construction package. The exemplary parameters below can be provided for a golf ball having three layers, including a core, casing layer, and cover layer. Table 18 - Construction Package 1

  Golf Ball Weight (ounces)	1.61
  Golf Ball Diameter (inches)	1.68
  Golf Ball Compression	93
  Golf Ball COR	0.808
  Initial Velocity (feet/second)	≥ 250
  Core COR	0.790
  Core Weight (ounces)	1.26
  Core Diameter (inches)	1.53
  Casing Thickness (inches)	0.050
  Cased Core Compression	89
  Cover Thickness (inches)	0.025

Construction Package 2
• Table 19 discloses the relevant parameters of a golf ball associated with a second construction package. The exemplary parameters below can be provided for a golf ball having four layers, including an inner core layer, outer core layer, casing layer, and cover layer. Table 19 - Construction Package 2

  Golf Ball Weight (ounces)	1.61
  Golf Ball Diameter (inches)	1.68
  Golf Ball Compression	103
  Golf Ball COR	0.810
  Initial Velocity (feet/second)	≥ 250
  Core COR	0.800
  Core Weight (ounces)	1.30
  Core Diameter (inches)	1.55
  Casing Thickness (inches)	0.040
  Cased Core Compression	101
  Cover Thickness (inches)	0.025

Construction Package 3
• Table 20 discloses the relevant parameters of a golf ball associated with a third construction package. The exemplary parameters below can be provided for a golf ball having two layers, including a core, and cover layer. Table 20 - Construction Package 3

  Golf Ball Weight (ounces)	1.61
  Golf Ball Diameter (inches)	1.68
  Golf Ball Compression	88
  Golf Ball COR	0.810
  Initial Velocity (feet/second)	≥ 250
  Core COR	0.779
  Core Weight (ounces)	1.32
  Core Diameter (inches)	1.55
  Cover Thickness (inches)	0.066

Construction Package 4
• Table 21 discloses the relevant parameters of a golf ball associated with a fourth construction package. The exemplary parameters below can be provided for a golf ball having two layers, including a core and cover layer. Table 21 - Construction Package 4

  Golf Ball Weight (ounces)	1.61
  Golf Ball Diameter (inches)	1.68
  Golf Ball Compression	88
  Golf Ball COR	0.813
  Initial Velocity (feet/second)	≥ 250
  Core COR	0.804
  Core Weight (ounces)	1.45
  Core Diameter (inches)	1.61
  Cover Thickness (inches)	0.037

Construction Package 5
• Table 22 discloses the relevant parameters of a golf ball associated with a fifth construction package. The exemplary parameters below can be provided for a golf ball having two layers, including a core and a cover. Table 22 - Construction Package 5

  Golf Ball Weight (ounces)	1.61
  Golf Ball Diameter (inches)	1.68
  Golf Ball Compression	68
  Golf Ball COR	0.809
  Initial Velocity (feet/second)	≥ 250
  Core COR	0.795
  Core Weight (ounces)	1.38
  Core Diameter (inches)	1.58
  Cover Thickness (inches)	0.054

Construction Package 6
• Table 23 discloses the relevant parameters of a golf ball associated with a sixth construction package. The exemplary parameters below can be provided for a golf ball having three layers, including a core layer, casing layer, and cover layer. Table 23 - Construction Package 6

  Golf Ball Weight (ounces)	1.62
  Golf Ball Diameter (inches)	1.68
  Golf Ball Compression	82
  Golf Ball COR	0.810
  Initial Velocity (feet/second)	≥ 250
  Core COR	0.815
  Core Weight (ounces)	1.29
  Core Diameter (inches)	1.55
  Casing Thickness (inches)	0.033
  Cased Core Compression	75
  Cover Thickness (inches)	0.034

Construction Package 7
• Table 24 discloses the relevant parameters of a golf ball associated with a seventh construction package. The exemplary parameters below can be provided for a golf ball having four layers, including a dual layer core, casing layer, and cover layer. Table 24 - Construction Package 7

  Golf Ball Weight (ounces)	1.61
  Golf Ball Diameter (inches)	1.68
  Golf Ball Compression	103
  Golf Ball COR	0.808
  Initial Velocity (feet/second)	≥ 250
  Core COR	0.802
  Core Weight (ounces)	1.30
  Core Diameter (inches)	1.55
  Casing Thickness (inches)	0.035
  Cased Core Compression	102
  Cover Thickness (inches)	0.031

Construction Package 8
• Table 25 discloses the relevant parameters of a golf ball associated with an eighth construction package. The exemplary parameters below can be provided for a golf ball having four layers, including a dual layer core, casing layer, and cover layer. Table 25 - Construction Package 8

  Golf Ball Weight (ounces)	1.61
  Golf Ball Diameter (inches)	1.68
  Golf Ball Compression	106
  Golf Ball COR	0.811
  Initial Velocity (feet/second)	≥ 250
  Core COR	0.803
  Core Weight (ounces)	1.26
  Core Diameter (inches)	1.53
  Casing Thickness (inches)	0.045
  Cased Core Compression	102
  Cover Thickness (inches)	0.031

Construction Package 9
• Table 26 discloses the relevant parameters of a golf ball associated with a ninth construction package. The exemplary parameters below can be provided for a golf ball having three layers, including a core, casing layer, and cover layer. Table 26 - Construction Package 9

  Golf Ball Weight (ounces)	1.61
  Golf Ball Diameter (inches)	1.68
  Golf Ball Compression	95
  Golf Ball COR	0.795
  Initial Velocity (feet/second)	≥ 250
  Core COR	0.790
  Core Weight (ounces)	1.26
  Core Diameter (inches)	1.53
  Casing Thickness (inches)	0.050
  Cased Core Compression	89
  Cover Thickness (inches)	0.025

Construction Package 10
• Table 27 discloses the relevant parameters of a golf ball associated with a tenth construction package. The exemplary parameters below can be provided for a golf ball having four layers, including a dual layer core, casing layer, and cover layer. Table 27 - Construction Package 10

  Golf Ball Weight (ounces)	1.61
  Golf Ball Diameter (inches)	1.68
  Golf Ball Compression	105
  Golf Ball COR	0.795
  Initial Velocity (feet/second)	≥ 250
  Core COR	0.800
  Core Weight (ounces)	1.30
  Core Diameter (inches)	1.55
  Casing Thickness (inches)	0.040
  Cased Core Compression	101
  Cover Thickness (inches)	0.025

• In one aspect, a golf ball comprising one of the predefined Construction Packages and one of the predefined Dimple Patterns can be provided. Various exemplary golf ball profiles are provided below. One of ordinary skill in the art would understand that other combinations of Construction Packages and Dimple Pattern are possible, and any one of the Construction Packages can be matched with any one of the Dimple Patterns.
• In a first exemplary golf ball profile, Construction Package 1 is paired with any one of Dimple Patterns 1-10.
• In a second exemplary golf ball profile, Construction Package 2 is paired with any one of Dimple Patterns 1-10.
• In a third exemplary golf ball profile, Construction Package 3 is paired with any one of Dimple Patterns 1-10.
• In a fourth exemplary golf ball profile, Construction Package 4 is paired with any one of Dimple Patterns 1-10.
• In a fifth exemplary golf ball profile, Construction Package 5 is paired with any one of Dimple Patterns 1-10.
• In a sixth exemplary golf ball profile, Construction Package 6 is paired with any one of Dimple Patterns 1-10.
• In a seventh exemplary golf ball profile, Construction Package 7 is paired with any one of Dimple Patterns 1-10.
• In an eighth exemplary golf ball profile, Construction Package 8 is paired with any one of Dimple Patterns 1-10.
• In a ninth exemplary golf ball profile, Construction Package 9 is paired with any one of Dimple Patterns 1-10.
• In a tenth exemplary golf ball profile, Construction Package 10 is paired with any one of Dimple Patterns 1-10.
• In one aspect, a golf ball is provided that includes:
• (i) the first non-limiting exemplary dimple pattern category paired with (ii) any one of the first to seventeenth non-limiting exemplary golf ball construction categories;
• (i) the second non-limiting exemplary dimple pattern category paired with (ii) any one of the first to seventeenth non-limiting exemplary golf ball construction categories;
• (i) the third non-limiting exemplary dimple pattern category paired with (ii) any one of the first to seventeenth non-limiting exemplary golf ball construction categories;
• (i) the fourth non-limiting exemplary dimple pattern category paired with (ii) any one of the first to seventeenth non-limiting exemplary golf ball construction categories;
• (i) the fifth non-limiting exemplary dimple pattern category paired with (ii) any one of the first to seventeenth non-limiting exemplary golf ball construction categories;
• (i) the sixth non-limiting exemplary dimple pattern category paired with (ii) any one of the first to seventeenth non-limiting exemplary golf ball construction categories;
• (i) the seventh non-limiting exemplary dimple pattern category paired with (ii) any one of the first to seventeenth non-limiting exemplary golf ball construction categories;
• (i) the eighth non-limiting exemplary dimple pattern category paired with (ii) any one of the first to seventeenth non-limiting exemplary golf ball construction categories;
• (i) the ninth non-limiting exemplary dimple pattern category paired with (ii) any one of the first to seventeenth non-limiting exemplary golf ball construction categories;
• (i) the tenth non-limiting exemplary dimple pattern category paired with (ii) any one of the first to seventeenth non-limiting exemplary golf ball construction categories;
• (i) the eleventh non-limiting exemplary dimple pattern category paired with (ii) any one of the first to seventeenth non-limiting exemplary golf ball construction categories;
• (i) the twelfth non-limiting exemplary dimple pattern category paired with (ii) any one of the first to seventeenth non-limiting exemplary golf ball construction categories;
• (i) the thirteenth non-limiting exemplary dimple pattern category paired with (ii) any one of the first to seventeenth non-limiting exemplary golf ball construction categories;
• (i) the fourteenth non-limiting exemplary dimple pattern category paired with (ii) any one of the first to seventeenth non-limiting exemplary golf ball construction categories;
• (i) the fifteenth non-limiting exemplary dimple pattern category paired with (ii) any one of the first to seventeenth non-limiting exemplary golf ball construction categories;
• (i) the sixteenth non-limiting exemplary dimple pattern category paired with (ii) any one of the first to seventeenth non-limiting exemplary golf ball construction categories;
• (i) the seventeenth non-limiting exemplary dimple pattern category paired with (ii) any one of the first to seventeenth non-limiting exemplary golf ball construction categories;
• (i) the eighteenth non-limiting exemplary dimple pattern category paired with (ii) any one of the first to seventeenth non-limiting exemplary golf ball construction categories;
• (i) the nineteenth non-limiting exemplary dimple pattern category paired with (ii) any one of the first to seventeenth non-limiting exemplary golf ball construction categories; and
• (i) the twentieth non-limiting exemplary dimple pattern category paired with (ii) any one of the first to seventeenth non-limiting exemplary golf ball construction categories.
• In one aspect, a golf ball having (i) any one of the non-limiting exemplary golf ball construction categories disclosed herein, and/or (ii) any one of the Construction Packages disclosed herein, can include a cover comprising a plurality of dimples arranged in a dimple pattern having a drag coefficient (C_D) and a lift coefficient (C_L), such that 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100; wherein C_L ≥ 0.115 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060; and wherein C_L ≤ 0.200 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105.
• In one aspect, a golf ball having (i) any one of the non-limiting exemplary golf ball construction categories disclosed herein, and/or (ii) any one of the Construction Packages disclosed herein, can include a cover comprising a plurality of dimples arranged in a dimple pattern having a drag coefficient (C_D), a lift coefficient (C_L), and an integrated drag area (DA) defined by: $$\mathrm{DA}={\displaystyle \underset{160,000}{\overset{225,000}{\int }}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$ where C_D(Re) is established at a launch condition of a golf ball speed of 182.0 mph, a launch angle of 10.0 degrees, and a spin rate of 2,700 rpm, such that 14,500 ≤ DA ≤ 15,500; C_L ≥ 0.115 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060; and C_L ≤ 0.200 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105.
• At least some of the golf balls disclosed herein can exhibit flight patterns having a relatively shorter distance on longer shots based at least in part to due to higher drag characteristics as compared to modern, high-performance golf balls. At least some of the golf balls disclosed herein can exhibit reduced total distance on driver shots relative to modern, high-performance golf balls. At least some of the golf balls disclosed herein can exhibit the same or nearly the same total distance on iron or wedge shots relative to modern, high-performance golf balls.
• Exemplary dimple patterns disclosed herein paired with modern high-performance golf ball constructions can exhibit relatively shorter golf ball total distances from launch conditions resulting in higher ball speed-such as those generated by a driver, other metal wood, and long iron-relative to those of modern, high-performance dimple patterns paired with modern, high-performance golf ball constructions, but can exhibit highly similar golf ball total distances from launch conditions resulting in lower ball speed-such as those generated by a mid-iron, short iron, and wedge. This is due to a reduction in aerodynamic forces with decreasing golf ball velocity, such that the ball flight is increasingly ballistic in nature. Accordingly, an exemplary golf ball comprised of a dimple pattern exhibiting the aerodynamic characteristics of the present disclosure paired with a modern, high-performance golf ball construction can result in flight performances in the regime wherein aerodynamic forces are influential that are different from the flight performance of a golf ball comprised of a modern, high-performance dimple pattern paired with a modern, high-performance golf ball construction in that same regime but can display the same or very similar flight performance in the increasingly ballistic flight regime. In one aspect, the golf balls disclosed herein can achieve these properties via the combination of a relatively higher drag dimple pattern that is matched or paired with a relatively fast or high speed golf ball construction.
• For relative comparison purposes, Figure 20 illustrates flight patterns (A), (B), and (C) for driver shots of a plurality of exemplary golf balls having dimple patterns including the aerodynamic characteristics disclosed herein and paired with exemplary construction packages disclosed herein, as compared to the flight pattern (D) of a conventional golf ball.
• In one aspect, flight pattern (A) corresponds to a golf ball having a relatively high flight window, i.e., 1.400 ≤ C_D/C_L < 1.600. Flight pattern (A) reaches a relatively higher peak height as compared to the conventional golf ball.
• In one aspect, flight pattern (B) corresponds to a golf ball having a relatively middle or medium flight window, i.e., 1.600 ≤ C_D/C_L < 1.800. Flight pattern (B) reaches a relatively similar peak height as compared to the conventional golf ball.
• In one aspect, flight pattern (C) corresponds to a golf ball having a relatively low flight window, i.e., 1.800 ≤ C_D/C_L ≤ 2.000. Flight pattern (C) reaches a relatively lower peak height as compared to the conventional golf ball.
• The dimple patterns responsible for flight patterns (A), (B), and (C) have similar high drag aerodynamic characteristics (i.e., relatively high values of C_D) but have different aerodynamic lift characteristics, wherein high drag-high lift patterns (i.e., patterns having relatively high values of C_L) have smaller C_D/C_L ratios than those of high drag-low lift patterns. This variation in the lift-drag balance provides a variety of peak heights for golfers to select in accordance with their preference.
• As shown in Figure 20, the flight patterns (A), (B), (C) for the exemplary golf balls each reach their respective peak height at a relatively shorter distance downrange as compared to the flight pattern (D) for the conventional golf ball. The flight differences shown in Figure 20 are an illustrative depiction of the three trajectories (A), (B), and (C) having increased drag relative to the fourth trajectory (D) while also having distinct lift characteristics between (A), (B), and (C). One of ordinary skill in the art will understand that as the flights become increasingly ballistic, the flight patterns (A), (B), (C), and (D) will become increasingly similar.
• While it is apparent that the illustrative embodiments disclosed herein fulfill the objectives stated above, it is appreciated that numerous modifications and other embodiments may be devised by those skilled in the art. Therefore, it will be understood that the appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications and embodiments, which would come within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.
• The terms "first," "second," and the like are used to describe various features or elements, but these features or elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one feature or element from another feature or element. Thus, a first feature or element discussed below could be termed a second feature or element, and similarly, a second feature or element discussed below could be termed a first feature or element without departing from the teachings of the disclosure.
• The golf balls described and claimed herein are not to be limited in scope by the specific embodiments herein disclosed, since these embodiments are intended as illustrations of several aspects of the disclosure. Any equivalent embodiments are intended to be within the scope of this disclosure. Indeed, various modifications of the device in addition to those shown and described herein will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the foregoing description. Such modifications are also intended to fall within the scope of the appended claims. All patents and patent applications cited in the foregoing text are expressly incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
• The golf ball is now described with reference to the following non-limiting embodiments in the form of the following clauses A through L and it will be understood that any appropriate combinations of any of clauses A through L could be made by the person skilled in the art:
• A-1. A golf ball comprising at least a core and a cover,
  • the golf ball having a weight of 1.600 ounces - 1.620 ounces and a diameter of 1.680 inches - 1.700 inches,
  • the core having a weight of at least 1.245 ounces and a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.785,
  • the cover comprising a plurality of dimples arranged in a dimple pattern having a drag coefficient (C_D) and a lift coefficient (C_L), such that 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100; and
  • wherein C_L ≥ 0.115 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060.
• A-2. The golf ball according to clause A-1, wherein the drag coefficient and the lift coefficient at a Reynolds number of 225,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070 have the following relationship: 1.400 ≤ C_D/C_L.
• A-3. The golf ball according to any of clauses A-1 or A-2, wherein the drag coefficient and the lift coefficient at a Reynolds number of 225,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070 have the following relationship: C_D/C_L < 2.000.
• A-4. The golf ball according to any of clauses A-1 to A-3, wherein the dimple pattern is comprised of 220 - 270 dimples, with a surface coverage of 77.0% - 83.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0425 in³ - 0.0575 in³.
• A-5. The golf ball according to any of clauses A-1 to A-3, wherein the dimple pattern is comprised of 340 - 390 dimples, with a surface coverage of 80.0% - 85.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0380 in³ - 0.0425 in³.
• A-6. The golf ball according to any of clauses A-1 to A-3, wherein the dimple pattern is comprised of 280 - 420 dimples, with a surface coverage of 70.0% - 81.0%, and has a maximum dimple diameter disparity that is at least 0.040 inches.
• A-7. The golf ball according to any of clauses A-1 to A-3, wherein the dimple pattern is comprised of 270 - 320 dimples, with a surface coverage of 76.0% - 85.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0350 in³ - 0.0440 in³.
• A-8. The golf ball according to any of clauses A-1 to A-3, wherein the dimple pattern is comprised of 490 - 620 dimples, with a surface coverage of 79.0% - 85.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0175 in³ - 0.0375 in³.
• A-9. The golf ball according to any of clauses A-1 to A-3, wherein the dimple pattern is comprised of 390 - 490 dimples, with a surface coverage of 77.0% - 86.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0225 in³ - 0.0450 in³.
• A-10. The golf ball according to any of clauses A-1 to A-9, wherein the golf ball has a compression of at least 80.
• A-11. The golf ball according to any of clauses A-1 to A-10, wherein the golf ball has a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.800.
• A-12. The golf ball according to any of clauses A-1 to A-11, wherein the golf ball has an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second.
• A-13. The golf ball according to any of clauses A-1 to A-12, wherein the golf ball is comprised of at least three layers including a core, a casing layer, and a cover, and wherein the cover is comprised of urethane.
• A-14. The golf ball according to any of clauses A-1 to A-13, wherein the golf ball is comprised of four layers including a dual layer core, a casing layer, and a cover, and wherein the cover is comprised of urethane.
• A-15. The golf ball according to any of clauses A-1 to A-14, wherein C_L ≤ 0.200 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105.
• A-16. The golf ball according to any of clauses A-1 to A-15, wherein the core has a weight of at least 1.260 ounces, and the core has a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.790.
• A-17. The golf ball according to any of clauses A-1 to A-15, wherein the core has a weight of at least 1.280 ounces, and the core has a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.795.
• A-18. The golf ball according to any of clauses A-1 to A-17, wherein the core has a diameter of at least 1.530 inches.
• A-19. The golf ball according to any of clauses A-1 to A-17, wherein the core has a diameter of at least 1.550 inches.
• A-20. The golf ball according to any of clauses A-1 to A-19, wherein 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, wherein 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and wherein 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100.
• A-21. The golf ball according to any of clauses A-1 to A-19, wherein 0.240 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, wherein 0.240 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and wherein 0.240 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100.
• A-22. The golf ball according to any of clauses A-1 to A-19, wherein 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, wherein 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and wherein 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100.
• A-23. The golf ball according to any of clauses A-1 to A-19, wherein 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, wherein 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and wherein 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100.
• A-24. A golf ball comprising at least a core and a cover,
  • the golf ball having a weight of 1.600 ounces - 1.620 ounces, a diameter of 1.680 inches - 1.700 inches, a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.800, an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second, and a compression of at least 80;
  • wherein the core has a weight of at least 1.245 ounces, a diameter of at least 1.525 inches, and a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.790,
  • the cover comprising a plurality of dimples arranged in a dimple pattern having a drag coefficient (C_D) and a lift coefficient (C_L), such that 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100;
  • wherein C_L ≥ 0.115 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060, and
  • wherein C_L ≤ 0.200 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105, and
  • the drag coefficient and the lift coefficient at a Reynolds number of 225,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070 have the following relationship: 1.400 ≤ C_D/C_L < 2.000.
• B-1. A golf ball comprising at least a core and a cover,
  • the golf ball having a weight of 1.600 ounces - 1.620 ounces and a diameter of 1.680 inches - 1.700 inches, the core having a weight of at least 1.245 ounces and a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.785, and
  • the cover comprising a plurality of dimples arranged in a dimple pattern having a drag coefficient (C_D), a lift coefficient (C_L), and an integrated drag area (DA) defined by: $$\mathrm{DA}={\displaystyle \underset{160,000}{\overset{225,000}{\int }}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$
  • where C_D(Re) is established at a launch condition of a golf ball speed of 182.0 mph, a launch angle of 10.0 degrees, and a spin rate of 2,700 rpm, such that 14,500 ≤ DA ≤ 15,500; and
  • wherein C_L ≥ 0.115 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060.
• B-2. The golf ball according to clause B-1, wherein the drag coefficient and the lift coefficient at a Reynolds number of 225,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070 have the following relationship: 1.400 ≤ C_D/C_L.
• B-3. The golf ball according to clause B-1, wherein the drag coefficient and the lift coefficient at a Reynolds number of 225,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070 have the following relationship: C_D/C_L < 2.000.
• B-4. The golf ball according to any of clauses B-1 to B-3, wherein the dimple pattern is comprised of 220 - 270 dimples, with a surface coverage of 77.0% - 83.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0425 in³ - 0.0575 in³.
• B-5. The golf ball according to any of clauses B-1 to B-3, wherein the dimple pattern is comprised of 340 - 390 dimples, with a surface coverage of 80.0% - 85.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0380 in³ - 0.0425 in³.
• B-6. The golf ball according to any of clauses B-1 to B-3, wherein the dimple pattern is comprised of 280 - 420 dimples, with a surface coverage of 70.0% - 81.0%, and has a maximum dimple diameter disparity that is at least 0.040 inches.
• B-7. The golf ball according to any of clauses B-1 to B-3, wherein the dimple pattern is comprised of 270 - 320 dimples, with a surface coverage of 76.0% - 85.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0350 in³ - 0.0440 in³.
• B-8. The golf ball according to any of clauses B-1 to B-3, wherein the dimple pattern is comprised of 490 - 620 dimples, with a surface coverage of 79.0% - 85.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0175 in³ - 0.0375 in³.
• B-9. The golf ball according to any of clauses B-1 to B-3, wherein the dimple pattern is comprised of 390 - 490 dimples, with a surface coverage of 77.0% - 86.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0225 in³ - 0.0450 in³.
• B-10. The golf ball according to any of clauses B-1 to B-9, wherein the golf ball has a compression of at least 80.
• B-11. The golf ball according to any of clauses B-1 to B-10, wherein the golf ball has a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.800.
• B-12. The golf ball according to any of clauses B-1 to B-11, wherein the golf ball has an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second.
• B-13. The golf ball according to any of clauses B-1 to B-12, wherein the golf ball is comprised of at least three layers including a core, a casing layer, and a cover, and wherein the cover is comprised of urethane.
• B-14. The golf ball according to any of clauses B-1 to B-13, wherein the golf ball is comprised of four layers including a dual layer core, a casing layer, and a cover, and wherein the cover is comprised of urethane.
• B-15. The golf ball according to any of clauses B-1 to B-14, wherein C_L ≤ 0.200 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105.
• B-16. The golf ball according to any of clauses B-1 to B-15, wherein the core has a weight of at least 1.260 ounces, and the core has a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.790.
• B-17. The golf ball according to any of clauses B-1 to B-15, wherein the core has a weight of at least 1.280 ounces, and the core has a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.795.
• B-18. The golf ball according to any of clauses B-1 to B-17, wherein the core has a diameter of at least 1.525 inches.
• B-19. The golf ball according to any of clauses B-1 to B-17, wherein the core has a diameter of at least 1.545 inches.
• B-20. The golf ball according to any of clauses B-1 to B-19, wherein 14,750 ≤ DA ≤ 15,500.
• B-21. The golf ball according to any of clauses B-1 to B-19, wherein 15,000 ≤ DA ≤ 15,500.
• B-22. The golf ball according to any of clauses B-1 to B-19, wherein 14,500 ≤ DA ≤ 15,250.
• B-23. The golf ball according to any of clauses B-1 to B-19, wherein 14,500 ≤ DA ≤ 15,000.
• B-24. A golf ball comprising at least a core and a cover,
  • the golf ball having a weight of 1.600 ounces - 1.620 ounces, a diameter of 1.680 inches - 1.700 inches, a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.800, an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second, and a compression of at least 80;
  • the core has a weight of at least 1.245 ounces, a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.790, and a diameter of at least 1.525 inches;
  • the cover comprising a plurality of dimples arranged in a dimple pattern having a drag coefficient (C_D), a lift coefficient (C_L), and an integrated drag area (DA) defined by: $$\mathrm{DA}={\displaystyle \underset{160,000}{\overset{225,000}{\int }}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$
  • where C_D(Re) is established at a launch condition of a golf ball speed of 182.0 mph, a launch angle of 10.0 degrees, and a spin rate of 2,700 rpm, such that 14,500 ≤ DA ≤ 15,500;
  • C_L ≥ 0.115 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060; and
  • C_L ≤ 0.200 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105; and the drag coefficient and the lift coefficient at a Reynolds number of 225,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070 have the following relationship: 1.400 ≤ C_D/C_L < 2.000.
• C-1. A golf ball comprising at least a core, a casing layer, and a cover formed from urethane,
  • the golf ball having a weight of 1.600 ounces - 1.620 ounces, a diameter of 1.680 inches - 1.700 inches, a compression of at least 80, a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.800, and an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second;
  • the core has a weight of at least 1.245 ounces, a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.785, and a diameter of at least 1.525 inches;
  • the cover comprising a plurality of dimples arranged in a dimple pattern having a drag coefficient (C_D) and a lift coefficient (C_L), such that 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100;
  • wherein the dimple pattern has an integrated drag area (DA) defined by: $$\mathrm{DA}={\displaystyle \underset{160,000}{\overset{225,000}{\int }}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$
  • where C_D(Re) is established at a launch condition of a golf ball speed of 182.0 mph, a launch angle of 10.0 degrees, and a spin rate of 2,700 rpm, such that 14,500 ≤ DA ≤ 15,500;
  • wherein C_L ≥ 0.115 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060, and
  • wherein the drag coefficient and the lift coefficient at a Reynolds number of 225,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070 have the following relationship: 1.400 ≤ C_D/C_L < 2.000.
• C-2. The golf ball according to clause C-1, wherein the dimple pattern is comprised of 220 - 270 dimples, with a surface coverage of 77.0% - 83.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0425 in³ - 0.0575 in³.
• C-3. The golf ball according to clause C-1, wherein the dimple pattern is comprised of 340 - 390 dimples, with a surface coverage of 80.0% - 85.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0380 in³ - 0.0425 in³.
• C-4. The golf ball according to clause C-1, wherein the dimple pattern is comprised of 280 - 420 dimples, with a surface coverage of 70.0% - 81.0%, and has a maximum dimple diameter disparity that is at least 0.040.
• C-5. The golf ball according to clause C-1, wherein the dimple pattern is comprised of 270 - 320 dimples, with a surface coverage of 76.0% - 85.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0350 in³ - 0.0440 in³.
• C-6. The golf ball according to clause C-1, wherein the dimple pattern is comprised of 490 - 620 dimples, with a surface coverage of 79.0% - 85.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0175 in³ - 0.0375 in³.
• C-7. The golf ball according to clause C-1, wherein the dimple pattern is comprised of 390 - 490 dimples, with a surface coverage of 77.0% - 86.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0225 in³ - 0.0450 in³.
• C-8. The golf ball according to any of clauses C-1 to C-7, wherein the golf ball has a compression of at least 90.
• C-9. The golf ball according to any of clauses C-1 to C-8, wherein the golf ball has a compression of at least 95.
• C-10. The golf ball according to any of clauses C-1 to C-9, wherein the golf ball has a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.805.
• C-11. The golf ball according to any of clauses C-1 to C-10, wherein the golf ball has a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.810.
• C-12. The golf ball according to any of clauses C-1 to C-11, wherein the core has a weight of at least 1.260 ounces.
• C-13. The golf ball according to any of clauses C-1 to C-12, wherein the core has a weight of at least 1.280 ounces.
• C-14. The golf ball according to any of clauses C-1 to C-13, wherein the core has a diameter of at least 1.545 inches.
• C-15. The golf ball according to any of clauses C-1 to C-14, wherein the core has a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.790.
• C-16. The golf ball according to any of clauses C-1 to C-15, wherein the core has a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.795.
• C-17. The golf ball according to any of clauses C-1 to C-16, wherein the core has a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.800.
• C-18. The golf ball according to any of clauses C-1 to C-17, wherein C_L ≤ 0.200 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105.
• C-19. The golf ball according to any of clauses C-1 to C-11 or clause C-18, wherein the core has a weight of at least 1.260 ounces, a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.790, and a diameter of at least 1.530 inches.
• C-20. The golf ball according to any of clauses C-1 to C-11 or clauses C-18 to C-19, wherein the core has a weight of at least 1.290 ounces, a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.795, and a diameter of at least 1.550 inches.
• C-21. The golf ball according to any of clauses C-1 to C-20, wherein 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, wherein 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and wherein 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100.
• C-22. The golf ball according to any of clauses C-1 to C-20, wherein 0.240 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, wherein 0.240 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and wherein 0.240 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100.
• C-23. The golf ball according to any of clauses C-1 to C-20, wherein 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, wherein 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and wherein 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100.
• C-24. The golf ball according to any of clauses C-1 to C-20, wherein 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, wherein 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and wherein 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100.
• C-25. The golf ball according to any of clauses C-1 to C-24, wherein 14,750 ≤ DA ≤ 15,500.
• C-26. The golf ball according to any of clauses C-1 to C-24, wherein 15,000 ≤ DA ≤ 15,500.
• C-27. The golf ball according to any of clauses C-1 to C-24, wherein 14,500 ≤ DA ≤ 15,250.
• C-28. The golf ball according to any of clauses C-1 to C-24, wherein 14,500 ≤ DA ≤ 15,000.
• D-1. A golf ball comprising at least a core and a cover,
  • the golf ball having a compression of at least 80, a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.800, and an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second,
  • the core having a weight of at least 1.245 ounces, a diameter of at least 1.525 inches, and a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.785;
  • the cover comprising a plurality of dimples arranged in a dimple pattern having a drag coefficient (C_D) and a lift coefficient (C_L), such that 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100;
  • wherein the dimple pattern has an integrated drag area (DA) defined by: $$\mathrm{DA}={\displaystyle \underset{160,000}{\overset{225,000}{\int }}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$
  • where C_D(Re) is established at a launch condition of a golf ball speed of 182.0 mph, a launch angle of 10.0 degrees, and a spin rate of 2,700 rpm, such that 14,500 ≤ DA ≤ 15,500;
  • wherein C_L ≥ 0.115 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060; and
  • wherein the drag coefficient and the lift coefficient at a Reynolds number of 225,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070 have the following relationship: 1.400 ≤ C_D/C_L < 1.600.
• D-2. The golf ball according to clause D-1, wherein the golf ball has a compression of at least 90.
• D-3. The golf ball according to clause D-1, wherein the golf ball has a compression of at least 95.
• D-4. The golf ball according to clause D-1, wherein the golf ball has a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.805.
• D-5. The golf ball according to clause D-1, wherein the golf ball has a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.810.
• D-6. The golf ball according to any of clauses D-1 to D-5, wherein the core has a weight of at least 1.260 ounces.
• D-7. The golf ball according to any of clauses D-1 to D-5, wherein the core has a weight of at least 1.280 ounces.
• D-8. The golf ball according to any of clauses D-1 to D-7, wherein the core has a diameter of at least 1.530 inches.
• D-9. The golf ball according to any of clauses D-1 to D-7, wherein the core has a diameter of at least 1.550 inches.
• D-10. The golf ball according to any of clauses D-1 to D-9, wherein the core has a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.795.
• D-11. The golf ball according to any of clauses D-1 to D-9, wherein the core has a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.800.
• D-12. The golf ball according to any of clauses D-1 to D-11, wherein the golf ball is a four layer golf ball including a dual layer core, casing layer, and the cover.
• D-13. The golf ball according to any of clauses D-1 to D-11, wherein the golf ball is a three layer golf ball including a core, a casing layer, and the cover.
• D-14. The golf ball according to any of clauses D-1 to D-13, wherein 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, wherein 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and wherein 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100.
• D-15. The golf ball according to any of clauses D-1 to D-13, wherein 0.240 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, wherein 0.240 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and wherein 0.240 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100.
• D-16. The golf ball according to any of clauses D-1 to D-13, wherein 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, wherein 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and wherein 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100.
• D-17. The golf ball according to any of clauses D-1 to D-13, wherein 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, wherein 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and wherein 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100.
• D-18. The golf ball according to any of clauses D-1 to D-17, wherein 14,750 ≤ DA ≤ 15,500.
• D-19. The golf ball according to any of clauses D-1 to D-17to clause 1, wherein 15,000 ≤ DA ≤ 15,500.
• D-20. The golf ball according to any of clauses D-1 to D-17, wherein 14,500 ≤ DA ≤ 15,250.
• E-1. A golf ball comprising at least a core and a cover,
  • the golf ball having a compression of at least 80, a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.800, and an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second,
  • the core having a weight of at least 1.245 ounces, a diameter of at least 1.525 inches, and a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.785;
  • the cover comprising a plurality of dimples arranged in a dimple pattern having a drag coefficient (C_D) and a lift coefficient (C_L), such that 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100;
  • wherein the dimple pattern has an integrated drag area (DA) defined by: $$\mathrm{DA}={\displaystyle \underset{160,000}{\overset{225,000}{\int }}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$
  • where C_D(Re) is established at a launch condition of a golf ball speed of 182.0 mph, a launch angle of 10.0 degrees, and a spin rate of 2,700 rpm, such that 14,500 ≤ DA ≤ 15,500;
  • wherein C_L ≥ 0.115 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060; and
  • wherein the drag coefficient and the lift coefficient at a Reynolds number of 225,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070 have the following relationship: 1.800 ≤ C_D/C_L ≤ 2.000.
• E-2. The golf ball according to clause E-1, wherein the golf ball has a compression of at least 90.
• E-3. The golf ball according to clause E-1, wherein the golf ball has a compression of at least 95.
• E-4. The golf ball according to any of clauses E-1 to E-3, wherein the golf ball has a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.805.
• E-5. The golf ball according to any of clauses E-1 to E-3, wherein the golf ball has a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.810.
• E-6. The golf ball according to any of clauses E-1 to E-5, wherein the core has a weight of at least 1.260 ounces.
• E-7. The golf ball according to any of clauses E-1 to E-5, wherein the core has a weight of at least 1.280 ounces.
• E-8. The golf ball according to any of clauses E-1 to E-7, wherein the core has a diameter of at least 1.530 inches.
• E-9. The golf ball according to any of clauses E-1 to E-7, wherein the core has a diameter of at least 1.550 inches.
• E-10. The golf ball according to any of clauses E-1 to E-9, wherein the core has a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.795.
• E-11. The golf ball according to any of clauses E-1 to E-9, wherein the core has a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.800.
• E-12. The golf ball according to any of clauses E-1 to E-11, wherein the golf ball is a four layer golf ball including a dual layer core, casing layer, and the cover.
• E-13. The golf ball according to any of clauses E-1 to E-11, wherein the golf ball is a three layer golf ball including a core, a casing layer, and the cover.
• E-14. The golf ball according to any of clauses E-1 to E-13, wherein 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, wherein 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and wherein 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100.
• E-15. The golf ball according to any of clauses E-1 to E-13, wherein 0.240 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, wherein 0.240 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and wherein 0.240 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100.
• E-16. The golf ball according to any of clauses E-1 to E-13, wherein 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, wherein 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and wherein 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100.
• E-17. The golf ball according to any of clauses E-1 to E-13, wherein 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, wherein 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and wherein 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100.
• E-18. The golf ball according to any of clauses E-1 to E-17, wherein 14,750 ≤ DA ≤ 15,500.
• E-19. The golf ball according to any of clauses E-1 to E-17, wherein 15,000 ≤ DA ≤ 15,500.
• E-20. The golf ball according to any of clauses E-1 to E-17, wherein 14,500 ≤ DA ≤ 15,250.
• F-1. A golf ball comprising at least a core and a cover,
  • the golf ball having a compression of at least 80, a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.800, and an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second,
  • the core having a weight of at least 1.245 ounces, a diameter of at least 1.525 inches, and a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.785;
  • the cover comprising a plurality of dimples arranged in a dimple pattern having a drag coefficient (C_D) and a lift coefficient (C_L), such that 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100;
  • wherein the dimple pattern has an integrated drag area (DA) defined by: $$\mathrm{DA}={\displaystyle \underset{160,000}{\overset{225,000}{\int }}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$
  • where C_D(Re) is established at a launch condition of a golf ball speed of 182.0 mph, a launch angle of 10.0 degrees, and a spin rate of 2,700 rpm, such that 14,500 ≤ DA ≤ 15,500;
  • wherein C_L ≥ 0.115 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060; and
  • wherein the drag coefficient and the lift coefficient at a Reynolds number of 225,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070 have the following relationship: 1.600 ≤ C_D/C_L < 1.800.
• F-2. The golf ball according to clause F-1, wherein the golf ball has a compression of at least 90.
• F-3. The golf ball according to clause F-1, wherein the golf ball has a compression of at least 95.
• F-4. The golf ball according to any of clauses F-1 to F-3, wherein the golf ball has a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.805.
• F-5. The golf ball according to any of clauses F-1 to F-3, wherein the golf ball has a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.810.
• F-6. The golf ball according to any of clauses F-1 to F-5, wherein the core has a weight of at least 1.260 ounces.
• F-7. The golf ball according to any of clauses F-1 to F-5, wherein the core has a weight of at least 1.280 ounces.
• F-8. The golf ball according to any of clauses F-1 to F-7, wherein the core has a diameter of at least 1.530 inches.
• F-9. The golf ball according to any of clauses F-1 to F-7, wherein the core has a diameter of at least 1.550 inches.
• F-10. The golf ball according to any of clauses F-1 to F-9, wherein the core has a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.795.
• F-11. The golf ball according to any of clauses F-1 to F-9, wherein the core has a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.800.
• F-12. The golf ball according to any of clauses F-1 to F-11, wherein the golf ball is a four layer golf ball including a dual layer core, casing layer, and the cover.
• F-13. The golf ball according to any of clauses F-1 to F-11, wherein the golf ball is a three layer golf ball including a core, a casing layer, and the cover.
• F-14. The golf ball according to any of clauses F-1 to F-13, wherein 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, wherein 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and wherein 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100.
• F-15. The golf ball according to any of clauses F-1 to F-13, wherein 0.240 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, wherein 0.240 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and wherein 0.240 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100.
• F-16. The golf ball according to any of clauses F-1 to F-13, wherein 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, wherein 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and wherein 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100.
• F-17. The golf ball according to any of clauses F-1 to F-13, wherein 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, wherein 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and wherein 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100.
• F-18. The golf ball according to any of clauses F-1 to F-17, wherein 14,750 ≤ DA ≤ 15,500.
• F-19. The golf ball according to any of clauses F-1 to F-17, wherein 15,000 ≤ DA ≤ 15,500.
• F-20. The golf ball according to any of clauses F-1 to F-17, wherein 14,500 ≤ DA ≤ 15,250.
• G-1. A golf ball comprising at least a core, a casing layer, and a cover formed from urethane,
  • the golf ball having a weight of 1.600 ounces - 1.620 ounces, a diameter of 1.680 inches - 1.700 inches, a compression of at least 90, a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.805, and an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second;
  • the core having a weight of at least 1.245 ounces, a diameter of at least 1.525 inches, and a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.785;
  • the cover comprising a plurality of dimples comprised of 300 - 360 dimples arranged in a dimple pattern having a drag coefficient (C_D) and a lift coefficient (C_L), such that 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.240 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.240 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.240 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100;
  • wherein the dimple pattern has an integrated drag area (DA) defined by: $$\mathrm{DA}={\displaystyle \underset{160,000}{\overset{225,000}{\int }}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$
  • where C_D(Re) is established at a launch condition of a golf ball speed of 182.0 mph, a launch angle of 10.0 degrees, and a spin rate of 2,700 rpm, such that 14,700 ≤ DA ≤ 15,250;
  • wherein C_L ≥ 0.120 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060; and
  • wherein the drag coefficient and the lift coefficient at a Reynolds number of 225,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070 have the following relationship: 1.670 ≤ C_D/C_L ≤ 1.800.
• G-2. The golf ball according to clause G-1, wherein the golf ball compression is at least 92.
• G-3. The golf ball according to either of clause G-1 or G-2, wherein the golf ball coefficient of restitution is 0.805 - 0.812.
• G-4. The golf ball according to any of clauses G-1 to G-3, wherein the casing has a thickness of 0.045 inches - 0.055 inches.
• G-5. The golf ball according to any of clauses G-1 to G-4, wherein the cover has a thickness of 0.020 inches - 0.030 inches.
• G-6. The golf ball according to any of clauses G-1 to G-5, wherein the core has a weight of at least 1.250 ounces.
• G-7. The golf ball according to any of clauses G-1 to G-6, wherein the core has a diameter of at least 1.530 inches.
• G-8. The golf ball according to any of clauses G-1 to G-7, wherein the core has a coefficient of restitution of 0.790 - 0.805.
• G-9. The golf ball according to any of clauses G-1 to G-8, wherein the golf ball is a three-layer golf ball.
• G-10. The golf ball according to any of clauses G-1 to G-9, wherein the dimple pattern has 330 - 360 dimples.
• G-11. The golf ball according to any of clauses G-1 to G-10, wherein a dimple volume is 0.0385 in³ - 0.0405 in³.
• G-12. The golf ball according to any of clauses G-1 to G-11, wherein the dimple pattern has a surface coverage of 81.0% - 83.0%.
• G-13. The golf ball according to any of clauses G-1 to G-12, wherein the dimple pattern comprises at least four different dimple diameters.
• G-14. The golf ball according to any of clauses G-1 to G-13, wherein an average dimple diameter is 0.155 inches - 0.165 inches.
• G-15. The golf ball according to any of clauses G-1 to G-14, wherein a minimum dimple diameter disparity is 0.005 inches - 0.015 inches.
• G-16. The golf ball according to any of clauses G-1 to G-15, wherein a maximum dimple diameter disparity is 0.010 inches - 0.020 inches.
• G-17. The golf ball according to any of clauses G-1 to G-16, wherein a minimum dimple diameter is 0.125 inches - 0.135 inches.
• G-18. The golf ball according to any of clauses G-1 to G-17, wherein a maximum dimple diameter is 0.185 inches - 0.200 inches.
• G-19. The golf ball according to any of clauses G-1 to G-18, wherein C_L ≤ 0.170 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105.
• H-1. A golf ball comprising at least a core, a casing layer, and a cover formed from urethane,
  • the golf ball having a weight of 1.600 ounces - 1.620 ounces, a diameter of 1.680 inches - 1.700 inches, a compression of at least 100, a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.807, and an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second;
  • the core having a weight of at least 1.290 ounces, a diameter of at least 1.545 inches, and a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.790;
  • the cover comprising a plurality of dimples comprised of 300 - 360 dimples arranged in a dimple pattern having a drag coefficient (C_D) and a lift coefficient (C_L), such that 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.240 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.240 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.240 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100;
  • wherein the dimple pattern has an integrated drag area (DA) defined by: $$\mathrm{DA}={\displaystyle \underset{160,000}{\overset{225,000}{\int }}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$
  • where C_D(Re) is established at a launch condition of a golf ball speed of 182.0 mph, a launch angle of 10.0 degrees, and a spin rate of 2,700 rpm, such that 14,700 ≤ DA ≤ 15,250;
  • wherein C_L ≥ 0.120 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060; and
  • wherein the drag coefficient and the lift coefficient at a Reynolds number of 225,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070 have the following relationship: 1.670 ≤ C_D/C_L ≤ 1.800.
• H-2. The golf ball according to clause H-1, wherein the golf ball compression is 102 - 110.
• H-3. The golf ball according to either clause H-1 or clause H-2, wherein the golf ball coefficient of restitution is 0.807 - 0.815.
• H-4. The golf ball according to any of clauses H-1 to H-3, wherein the golf ball coefficient of restitution is at least 0.810.
• H-5. The golf ball according to any of clauses H-1 to H-4, wherein the casing has a thickness of 0.035 inches - 0.045 inches.
• H-6. The golf ball according to any of clauses H-1 to H-4, wherein the casing has a thickness of 0.030 inches - 0.040 inches.
• H-7. The golf ball according to any of clauses H-1 to H-4, wherein the casing has a thickness of 0.032 inches - 0.038 inches.
• H-8. The golf ball according to any of clauses H-1 to H-7, wherein the cover has a thickness of 0.020 inches - 0.030 inches.
• H-9. The golf ball according to any of clauses H-1 to H-7, wherein the cover has a thickness of 0.025 inches - 0.035 inches.
• H-10. The golf ball according to any of clauses H-1 to H-7, wherein the cover has a thickness of 0.028 inches - 0.032 inches.
• H-11. The golf ball according to any of clauses H-1 to H-10, wherein the core has a weight of at least 1.295 ounces.
• H-12. The golf ball according to any of clauses H-1 to H-11, wherein the core has a diameter of at least 1.550 inches.
• H-13. The golf ball according to any of clauses H-1 to H-12, wherein the core has a coefficient of restitution of 0.795 - 0.805.
• H-14. The golf ball according to any of clauses H-1 to H-13, wherein the golf ball is a four-layer golf ball.
• H-15. The golf ball according to any of clauses H-1 to H-14, wherein the core is a dual layer core.
• H-16. The golf ball according to any of clauses H-1 to H-15, wherein the dimple pattern has 330 - 360 dimples.
• H-17. The golf ball according to any of clauses H-1 to H-16, wherein a dimple volume is 0.0385 in³ - 0.0405 in³.
• H-18. The golf ball according to any of clauses H-1 to H-17, wherein the dimple pattern has a surface coverage of 81.0% - 83.0%.
• H-19. The golf ball according to any of clauses H-1 to H-18, wherein the dimple pattern comprises at least four different dimple diameters.
• H-20. The golf ball according to any of clauses H-1 to H-19, wherein an average dimple diameter is 0.155 inches - 0.165 inches.
• H-21. The golf ball according to any of clauses H-1 to H-20, wherein a minimum dimple diameter disparity is 0.005 inches - 0.015 inches.
• H-22. The golf ball according to any of clauses H-1 to H-21, wherein a maximum dimple diameter disparity is 0.010 inches - 0.020 inches.
• H-23. The golf ball according to any of clauses H-1 to H-22, wherein a minimum dimple diameter is 0.125 inches - 0.135 inches.
• H-24. The golf ball according to any of clauses H-1 to H-23, wherein a maximum dimple diameter is 0.185 inches - 0.200 inches.
• H-25. The golf ball according to any of clauses H-1 to H-24, wherein C_L ≤ 0.170 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105.
• I-1. A golf ball comprising at least a core, a casing layer, and a cover formed from urethane,
  • the golf ball having a weight of 1.600 ounces - 1.620 ounces, a diameter of 1.680 inches - 1.700 inches, a compression of at least 90, a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.805, and an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second;
  • the core having a weight of at least 1.245 ounces, a diameter of at least 1.525 inches, and a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.785;
  • the cover comprising a plurality of dimples comprised of 360 - 420 dimples arranged in a dimple pattern having a drag coefficient (C_D) and a lift coefficient (C_L), such that 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.240 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.240 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.240 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100;
  • wherein the dimple pattern has an integrated drag area (DA) defined by: $$\mathrm{DA}={\displaystyle \underset{160,000}{\overset{225,000}{\int }}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$
  • where C_D(Re) is established at a launch condition of a golf ball speed of 182.0 mph, a launch angle of 10.0 degrees, and a spin rate of 2,700 rpm, such that 14,750 ≤ DA ≤ 15,500;
  • wherein C_L ≥ 0.115 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060; and
  • wherein the drag coefficient and the lift coefficient at a Reynolds number of 225,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070 have the following relationship: 1.700 ≤ C_D/C_L ≤ 1.900.
• I-2. The golf ball according to clause I-1, wherein the golf ball compression is at least 92.
• I-3. The golf ball according to either of clause I-1 or clause I-2, wherein the golf ball coefficient of restitution is 0.805 - 0.815.
• I-4. The golf ball according to either of clause I-1 or clause I-2, wherein the golf ball coefficient of restitution is at least 0.810.
• I-5. The golf ball according to any of clauses I-1 to I-4, wherein the casing has a thickness of 0.045 inches - 0.055 inches.
• I-6. The golf ball according to any of clauses I-1 to I-4, wherein the casing has a thickness of 0.035 inches - 0.045 inches.
• I-7. The golf ball according to any of clauses I-1 to I-6, wherein the cover has a thickness of 0.020 inches - 0.030 inches.
• I-8. The golf ball according to any of clauses I-1 to I-7, wherein the core has a weight of at least 1.255 ounces.
• I-9. The golf ball according to any of clauses I-1 to I-7, wherein the core has a weight of at least 1.280 ounces.
• I-10. The golf ball according to any of clauses I-1 to I-9, wherein the core has a diameter of at least 1.530 inches.
• I-11. The golf ball according to any of clauses I-1 to I-9, wherein the core has a diameter of at least 1.545 inches.
• I-12. The golf ball according to any of clauses I-1 to I-11, wherein the core has a coefficient of restitution of 0.790 - 0.805.
• I-13. The golf ball according to any of clauses I-1 to I-12, wherein the golf ball is a three-layer golf ball.
• I-14. The golf ball according to any of clauses I-1 to I-13, wherein the dimple pattern has 370 - 400 dimples.
• I-15. The golf ball according to any of clauses I-1 to I-14, wherein a dimple volume is 0.0380 in³ - 0.0400 in³.
• I-16. The golf ball according to any of clauses I-1 to I-15, wherein the dimple pattern has a surface coverage of 83.5% - 85.5%.
• I-17. The golf ball according to any of clauses I-1 to I-16, wherein the dimple pattern comprises at least seven different dimple diameters.
• I-18. The golf ball according to any of clauses I-1 to I-17, wherein an average dimple diameter is 0.150 inches - 0.165 inches.
• I-19. The golf ball according to any of clauses I-1 to I-18, wherein a minimum dimple diameter disparity is 0.005 inches - 0.015 inches.
• I-20. The golf ball according to any of clauses I-1 to I-19, wherein a maximum dimple diameter disparity is 0.020 inches - 0.030 inches.
• I-21. The golf ball according to any of clauses I-1 to I-20, wherein a minimum dimple diameter is 0.105 inches - 0.115 inches.
• I-22. The golf ball according to any of clauses I-1 to I-21, wherein a maximum dimple diameter is 0.175 inches - 0.185 inches.
• I-23. The golf ball according to any of clauses I-1 to I-22, wherein C_L ≤ 0.170 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105.
• I-24. A three layer golf ball comprising a core, a casing layer, and a cover formed from urethane,
  • the golf ball having a weight of 1.600 ounces - 1.620 ounces, a diameter of 1.680 inches - 1.700 inches, a compression of at least 92, a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.808, and an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second;
  • the core having a weight of at least 1.275 ounces, a diameter of at least 1.545 inches, and a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.792;
  • the cover comprising a plurality of dimples comprised of 360 - 420 dimples arranged in a dimple pattern having a drag coefficient (C_D) and a lift coefficient (C_L), such that 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.240 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.240 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.240 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100;
  • wherein the dimple pattern has an integrated drag area (DA) defined by: $$\mathrm{DA}={\displaystyle \underset{160,000}{\overset{225,000}{\int }}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$
  • where C_D(Re) is established at a launch condition of a golf ball speed of 182.0 mph, a launch angle of 10.0 degrees, and a spin rate of 2,700 rpm, such that 14,750 ≤ DA ≤ 15,500;
  • wherein C_L ≥ 0.115 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060; and
  • wherein the drag coefficient and the lift coefficient at a Reynolds number of 225,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070 have the following relationship: 1.700 ≤ C_D/C_L ≤ 1.900.
• I-25. A three layer golf ball comprising a core, a casing layer, and a cover formed from urethane,
  • the golf ball having a weight of 1.600 ounces - 1.620 ounces, a diameter of 1.680 inches - 1.700 inches, a compression of at least 92, a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.805, and an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second;
  • the core having a weight of at least 1.245 ounces, a diameter of at least 1.530 inches, and a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.792;
  • the cover comprising a plurality of dimples comprised of 360 - 420 dimples arranged in a dimple pattern having a drag coefficient (C_D) and a lift coefficient (C_L), such that 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.240 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.240 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.240 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100;
  • wherein the dimple pattern has an integrated drag area (DA) defined by: $$\mathrm{DA}={\displaystyle \underset{160,000}{\overset{225,000}{\int }}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$
  • where C_D(Re) is established at a launch condition of a golf ball speed of 182.0 mph, a launch angle of 10.0 degrees, and a spin rate of 2,700 rpm, such that 14,750 ≤ DA ≤ 15,500;
  • wherein C_L ≥ 0.115 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060; and
  • wherein the drag coefficient and the lift coefficient at a Reynolds number of 225,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070 have the following relationship: 1.700 ≤ C_D/C_L ≤ 1.900.
• J-1. A golf ball comprising at least a core, a casing layer, and a cover formed from urethane,
  • the golf ball having a weight of 1.600 ounces - 1.620 ounces, a diameter of 1.680 inches - 1.700 inches, a compression of at least 100, a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.808, and an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second;
  • the core having a weight of at least 1.290 ounces, a diameter of at least 1.540 inches, and a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.795;
  • the cover comprising a plurality of dimples arranged in a dimple pattern having a drag coefficient (C_D) and a lift coefficient (C_L), such that 0.240 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, 0.240 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and 0.240 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100;
  • wherein the dimple pattern has an integrated drag area (DA) defined by: $$\mathrm{DA}={\displaystyle \underset{160,000}{\overset{225,000}{\int }}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$
  • where C_D(Re) is established at a launch condition of a golf ball speed of 182.0 mph, a launch angle of 10.0 degrees, and a spin rate of 2,700 rpm, such that 14,500 ≤ DA ≤ 15,200;
  • wherein C_L ≥ 0.135 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060; and
  • wherein the drag coefficient and the lift coefficient at a Reynolds number of 225,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070 have the following relationship: 1.550 ≤ C_D/C_L ≤ 1.650.
• J-2. The golf ball according to clause J-1, wherein the golf ball compression is at least 105.
• J-3. The golf ball according to either clause J-1 or clause J-2, wherein the golf ball coefficient of restitution is at least 0.810.
• J-4. The golf ball according to any of clauses J-1 to J-3, wherein the casing has a thickness of 0.035 inches - 0.045 inches.
• J-5. The golf ball according to any of clauses J-1 to J-4, wherein the cover has a thickness of 0.020 inches - 0.030 inches.
• J-6. The golf ball according to any of clauses J-1 to J-5, wherein the core has a weight of at least 1.295 ounces.
• J-7. The golf ball according to any of clauses J-1 to J-6, wherein the core has a diameter of at least 1.545 inches.
• J-8. The golf ball according to any of clauses J-1 to J-7, wherein the core has a coefficient of restitution of 0.795 - 0.805.
• J-9. The golf ball according to any of clauses J-1 to J-8, wherein the golf ball is a four-layer golf ball.
• J-10. The golf ball according to any of clauses J-1 to J-9, wherein the core is a dual layer core.
• J-11. The golf ball according to any of clauses J-1 to J-10, wherein the dimple pattern has 220 - 250 dimples.
• J-12. The golf ball according to any of clauses J-1 to J-11, wherein a dimple volume is 0.450 in³ - 0.470 in³.
• J-13. The golf ball according to any of clauses J-1 to J-12, wherein the dimple pattern has a surface coverage of 77.5% - 79.5%.
• J-14. The golf ball according to any of clauses J-1 to J-13, wherein the dimple pattern comprises at least five different dimple diameters.
• J-15. The golf ball according to any of clauses J-1 to J-14, wherein an average dimple diameter is 0.190 inches - 0.210 inches.
• J-16. The golf ball according to any of clauses J-1 to J-15, wherein a minimum dimple diameter disparity is 0.005 inches - 0.015 inches.
• J-17. The golf ball according to any of clauses J-1 to J-16, wherein a maximum dimple diameter disparity is 0.015 inches - 0.030 inches.
• J-18. The golf ball according to any of clauses J-1 to J-17, wherein a minimum dimple diameter is 0.165 inches - 0.185 inches.
• J-19. The golf ball according to any of clauses J-1 to J-18, wherein a maximum dimple diameter is 0.240 inches - 0.260 inches.
• J-20. The golf ball according to any of clauses J-1 to J-19, wherein C_L ≤ 0.195 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105.
• K-1. A golf ball comprising at least a core, a casing layer, and a cover formed from urethane,
  • the golf ball having a weight of 1.600 ounces - 1.620 ounces, a diameter of 1.680 inches - 1.700 inches, a compression of at least 90, a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.805, and an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second;
  • the core having a weight of at least 1.245 ounces, a diameter of at least 1.525 inches, and a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.785;
  • the cover comprising a plurality of dimples arranged in a dimple pattern having a drag coefficient (C_D) and a lift coefficient (C_L), such that 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100;
  • wherein the dimple pattern has an integrated drag area (DA) defined by: $$\mathrm{DA}={\displaystyle \underset{160,000}{\overset{225,000}{\int }}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$
  • where C_D(Re) is established at a launch condition of a golf ball speed of 182.0 mph, a launch angle of 10.0 degrees, and a spin rate of 2,700 rpm, such that 14,500 ≤ DA ≤ 15,150;
  • wherein C_L ≥ 0.130 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060; and
  • wherein the drag coefficient and the lift coefficient at a Reynolds number of 225,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070 have the following relationship: 1.625 ≤ C_D/C_L ≤ 1.700.
• K-2. The golf ball according to clause K-1, wherein the golf ball compression is at least 92.
• K-3. The golf ball according to clause K-1, wherein the golf ball compression is at least 100.
• K-4. The golf ball according to any of clauses K-1 to K-3, wherein the golf ball coefficient of restitution is at least 0.807.
• K-5. The golf ball according to any of clauses K-1 to K-4, wherein the casing has a thickness of 0.045 inches - 0.055 inches.
• K-6. The golf ball according to any of clauses K-1 to K-4, wherein the casing has a thickness of 0.030 inches - 0.040 inches.
• K-7. The golf ball according to any of clauses K-1 to K-4, wherein the casing has a thickness of 0.032 inches - 0.038 inches.
• K-8. The golf ball according to any of clauses K-1 to K-7, wherein the cover has a thickness of 0.020 inches - 0.030 inches.
• K-9. The golf ball according to any of clauses K-1 to K-7, wherein the cover has a thickness of 0.025 inches - 0.035 inches.
• K-10. The golf ball according to any of clauses K-1 to K-7, wherein the cover has a thickness of 0.028 inches - 0.032 inches.
• K-11. The golf ball according to any of clauses K-1 to K-10, wherein the core has a weight of at least 1.250 ounces.
• K-12. The golf ball according to any of clauses K-1 to K-10, wherein the core has a weight of at least 1.290 ounces.
• K-13. The golf ball according to any of clauses K-1 to K-12, wherein the core has a diameter of at least 1.530 inches.
• K-14. The golf ball according to any of clauses K-1 to K-12, wherein the core has a diameter of at least 1.545 inches.
• K-15. The golf ball according to any of clauses K-1 to K-14, wherein the core has a coefficient of restitution of 0.790 - 0.805.
• K-16. The golf ball according to any of clauses K-1 to K-14, wherein the core has a coefficient of restitution of 0.795 - 0.805.
• K-17. The golf ball according to any of clauses K-1 to K-16, wherein the golf ball is a three-layer golf ball.
• K-18. The golf ball according to any of clauses K-1 to K-16, wherein the golf ball is a four-layer golf ball.
• K-19. The golf ball according to any of clauses K-1 to K-18, wherein the core is a dual layer core.
• K-20. The golf ball according to any of clauses K-1 to K-19, wherein the dimple pattern has 250 - 290 dimples.
• K-21. The golf ball according to any of clauses K-1 to K-20, wherein a dimple volume is 0.0435 in³ - 0.0455 in³.
• K-22. The golf ball according to any of clauses K-1 to K-21, wherein the dimple pattern has a surface coverage of 79.0% - 81.5%.
• K-23. The golf ball according to any of clauses K-1 to K-22, wherein the dimple pattern comprises at least four different dimple diameters.
• K-24. The golf ball according to any of clauses K-1 to K-23, wherein an average dimple diameter is 0.180 inches - 0.190 inches.
• K-25. The golf ball according to any of clauses K-1 to K-24, wherein a minimum dimple diameter disparity is 0.005 inches - 0.015 inches.
• K-26. The golf ball according to any of clauses K-1 to K-25, wherein a maximum dimple diameter disparity is 0.030 inches - 0.045 inches.
• K-27. The golf ball according to any of clauses K-1 to K-26, wherein a minimum dimple diameter is 0.130 inches - 0.145 inches.
• K-28. The golf ball according to any of clauses K-1 to K-27, wherein a maximum dimple diameter is 0.195 inches - 0.215 inches.
• K-29. The golf ball according to any of clauses K-1 to K-28, wherein C_L ≤ 0.185 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105.
• K-30. A three layer golf ball comprising a core, a casing layer, and a cover formed from urethane,
  • the golf ball having a weight of 1.600 ounces - 1.620 ounces, a diameter of 1.680 inches - 1.700 inches, a compression of at least 92, a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.805, and an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second;
  • the core having a weight of at least 1.245 ounces, a diameter of at least 1.525 inches, and a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.790, and the casing having a thickness of 0.045 inches - 0.055 inches;
  • the cover having a thickness of 0.020 inches - 0.030 inches and comprising a plurality of dimples arranged in a dimple pattern having a drag coefficient (C_D) and a lift coefficient (C_L), such that 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100;
  • wherein the dimple pattern has an integrated drag area (DA) defined by: $$\mathrm{DA}={\displaystyle \underset{160,000}{\overset{225,000}{\int }}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$
  • where C_D(Re) is established at a launch condition of a golf ball speed of 182.0 mph, a launch angle of 10.0 degrees, and a spin rate of 2,700 rpm, such that 14,500 ≤ DA ≤ 15,150;
  • wherein C_L ≥ 0.130 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060; and
  • wherein the drag coefficient and the lift coefficient at a Reynolds number of 225,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070 have the following relationship: 1.625 ≤ C_D/C_L ≤ 1.700.
• K-31. A four layer golf ball comprising a dual layer core, a casing layer, and a cover formed from urethane,
  • the golf ball having a weight of 1.600 ounces - 1.620 ounces, a diameter of 1.680 inches - 1.700 inches, a compression of at least 100, a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.807, and an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second;
  • the core having a weight of at least 1.290 ounces, a diameter of at least 1.545 inches, and a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.790, and the casing having a thickness of 0.030 inches - 0.040 inches;
  • the cover having a thickness of 0.025 inches - 0.035 inches and comprising a plurality of dimples arranged in a dimple pattern having a drag coefficient (C_D) and a lift coefficient (C_L), such that 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100;
  • wherein the dimple pattern has an integrated drag area (DA) defined by: $$\mathrm{DA}={\displaystyle \underset{160,000}{\overset{225,000}{\int }}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$
  • where C_D(Re) is established at a launch condition of a golf ball speed of 182.0 mph, a launch angle of 10.0 degrees, and a spin rate of 2,700 rpm, such that 14,500 ≤ DA ≤ 15,150;
  • wherein C_L ≥ 0.130 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060; and
  • wherein the drag coefficient and the lift coefficient at a Reynolds number of 225,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070 have the following relationship: 1.625 ≤ C_D/C_L ≤ 1.700.
• L-1. A golf ball comprising at least a core and a cover,
  • the golf ball having a weight of 1.600 ounces - 1.620 ounces and a diameter of 1.680 inches - 1.700 inches,
  • the golf ball having a compression (C₀) of greater than 40, and the golf ball having a coefficient of restitution (COR), such that the golf ball compression (C₀) and golf ball coefficient of restitution (COR) have the following relationship: $$\mathrm{COR}>-8.14\times {10}^{-6}{\mathrm{C}}_0^2+7.24\times {10}^{-4}{\mathrm{C}}_0+0.809,$$
  • the cover comprises a plurality of dimples arranged in a dimple pattern having a drag coefficient (C_D) and a lift coefficient (C_L), such that 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100;
  • wherein the dimple pattern has an integrated drag area (DA) defined by: $$\mathrm{DA}={\displaystyle \underset{160,000}{\overset{225,000}{\int }}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$
  • where C_D(Re) is established at a launch condition of a golf ball speed of 182.0 mph, a launch angle of 10.0 degrees, and a spin rate of 2,700 rpm, such that 14,500 ≤ DA ≤ 15,500;
  • wherein C_L ≥ 0.115 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060, and
  • wherein the drag coefficient and the lift coefficient at a Reynolds number of 225,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070 have the following relationship: 1.400 ≤ C_D/C_L < 2.000.
• L-2. The golf ball according to clause L-1, wherein the golf ball compression is at least 80.
• L-3. The golf ball according to either of clause L-1 or L-2, wherein the golf ball coefficient of restitution is at least 0.800.
• L-4. The golf ball according to any of clauses L-1 to L-3, wherein the core has a weight of at least 1.245 ounces.
• L-5. The golf ball according to any of clauses L-1 to L-3, wherein the core has a weight of at least 1.280 ounces.
• L-6. The golf ball according to any of clauses L-1 to L-5, wherein the core has a diameter of at least 1.525 inches.
• L-7. The golf ball according to any of clauses L-1 to L-5, wherein the core has a diameter of at least 1.545 inches.
• L-8. The golf ball according to any of clauses L-1 to L-7, wherein the core has a coefficient of restitution of 0.785 - 0.805.
• L-9. The golf ball according to any of clauses L-1 to L-8, wherein the golf ball is a three-layer golf ball.
• L-10. The golf ball according to any of clauses L-1 to L-8, wherein the golf ball is a four-layer golf ball.
• L-11. The golf ball according to any of clauses L-1 to L-10, wherein the dimple pattern is comprised of 220 - 270 dimples, with a surface coverage of 77.0% - 83.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0425 in³ - 0.0575 in³.
• L-12. The golf ball according to any of clauses L-1 to L-10, wherein the dimple pattern is comprised of 340 - 390 dimples, with a surface coverage of 80.0% - 85.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0380 in³ - 0.0425 in³.
• L-13. The golf ball according to any of clauses L-1 to L-10, wherein the dimple pattern is comprised of 280 - 420 dimples, with a surface coverage of 70.0% - 81.0%, and has a maximum dimple diameter disparity that is at least 0.040.
• L-14. The golf ball according to any of clauses L-1 to L-10, wherein the dimple pattern is comprised of 270 - 320 dimples, with a surface coverage of 76.0% - 85.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0350 in³ - 0.0440 in³.
• L-15. The golf ball according to any of clauses L-1 to L-10, wherein the dimple pattern is comprised of 490 - 620 dimples, with a surface coverage of 79.0% - 85.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0175 in³ - 0.0375 in³.
• L-16. The golf ball according to any of clauses L-1 to L-10, wherein the dimple pattern is comprised of 390 - 490 dimples, with a surface coverage of 77.0% - 86.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0225 in³ - 0.0450 in³.
• L-17. The golf ball according to any of clauses L-1 to L-16, wherein 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, wherein 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and wherein 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100.
• L-18. The golf ball according to any of clauses L-1 to L-16, wherein 0.240 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, wherein 0.240 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and wherein 0.240 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100.
• L-19. The golf ball according to any of clauses L-1 to L-16, wherein 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, wherein 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and wherein 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100.
• L-20. The golf ball according to any of clauses L-1 to L-19, wherein 14,750 ≤ DA ≤ 15,500.
• L-21. The golf ball according to any of clauses L-1 to L-19, wherein 15,000 ≤ DA ≤ 15,500.
• L-22. The golf ball according to any of clauses L-1 to L-19, wherein 14,500 ≤ DA ≤ 15,250.

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1. A golf ball comprising at least a core, a casing layer, and a cover formed from urethane,

   the golf ball having a weight of 1.600 ounces - 1.620 ounces, a diameter of 1.680 inches - 1.700 inches, a compression of at least 80, a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.800, and an initial velocity of at least 250 feet/second;

   the core has a weight of at least 1.245 ounces, a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.785, and a diameter of at least 1.525 inches;

   the cover comprising a plurality of dimples arranged in a dimple pattern having a drag coefficient (C_D) and a lift coefficient (C_L), such that 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100;

   wherein the dimple pattern has an integrated drag area (DA) defined by: $$\mathrm{DA}={\displaystyle \underset{160,000}{\overset{225,000}{\int }}{\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{D}}\left(\mathrm{Re}\right)\mathrm{dRe}}$$

   where C_D(Re) is established at a launch condition of a golf ball speed of 182.0 mph, a launch angle of 10.0 degrees, and a spin rate of 2,700 rpm, such that 14,500 ≤ DA ≤ 15,500;

   wherein C_L ≥ 0.115 at a Reynolds number of 240,000 and a spin ratio of 0.060, and

   wherein the drag coefficient and the lift coefficient at a Reynolds number of 225,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070 have the following relationship: 1.400 ≤ C_D/C_L < 2.000.
2. The golf ball according to claim 1, wherein the dimple pattern is comprised of 220 - 270 dimples, with a surface coverage of 77.0% - 83.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0425 in³ - 0.0575 in³.
3. The golf ball according to claim 1, wherein the dimple pattern is comprised of 340 - 390 dimples, with a surface coverage of 80.0% - 85.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0380 in³ - 0.0425 in³.
4. The golf ball according to claim 1, wherein the dimple pattern is comprised of 280 - 420 dimples, with a surface coverage of 70.0% - 81.0%, and has a maximum dimple diameter disparity that is at least 0.040.
5. The golf ball according to claim 1, wherein the dimple pattern is comprised of 270 - 320 dimples, with a surface coverage of 76.0% - 85.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0350 in³ - 0.0440 in³.
6. The golf ball according to claim 1, wherein the dimple pattern is comprised of 490 - 620 dimples, with a surface coverage of 79.0% - 85.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0175 in³ - 0.0375 in³.
7. The golf ball according to claim 1, wherein the dimple pattern is comprised of 390 - 490 dimples, with a surface coverage of 77.0% - 86.0%, and a dimple volume of 0.0225 in³ - 0.0450 in³.
8. The golf ball according to any preceding claim, wherein the golf ball has a compression of at least 90, or wherein the golf ball has a compression of at least 95.
9. The golf ball according to any preceding claim, wherein the golf ball has a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.805, or wherein the golf ball has a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.810.
10. The golf ball according to any preceding claim, wherein the core has a weight of at least 1.260 ounces, or wherein the core has a weight of at least 1.280 ounces.
11. The golf ball according to any preceding claim, wherein the core has a diameter of at least 1.545 inches.
12. The golf ball according to any preceding claim, wherein the core has a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.790, wherein the core has a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.795, or wherein the core has a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.800.
13. The golf ball according to any preceding claim, wherein C_L ≤ 0.200 at a Reynolds number of 185,000 and a spin ratio of 0.105.
14. The golf ball according to any of claims 1 to 9 or claim 38,

    wherein the core has a weight of at least 1.260 ounces, a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.790, and a diameter of at least 1.530 inches; or

    wherein the core has a weight of at least 1.290 ounces, a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.795, and a diameter of at least 1.550 inches.
15. The golf ball according to any preceding claim,

    wherein 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, wherein 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and wherein 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100;

    wherein 0.240 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, wherein 0.240 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and wherein 0.240 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.250 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100;

    wherein 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, wherein 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and wherein 0.235 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100; or

    wherein 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 220,000 and a spin ratio of 0.070, wherein 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 160,000 and a spin ratio of 0.095, and wherein 0.230 ≤ C_D ≤ 0.245 at a Reynolds number of 120,000 and a spin ratio of 0.100.
16. The golf ball according to any preceding claim, wherein 14,750 ≤ DA ≤ 15,500, wherein 15,000 ≤ DA ≤ 15,500, wherein 14,500 ≤ DA ≤ 15,250, or wherein 14,500 ≤ DA ≤ 15,000.