Enlarged write-on golf ball for autographs

Abstract

An autograph golf ball is a large diameter simulated golf ball with broad shallow dimples creating a smooth surface for writing on the exterior. A writable paint coating covers the exterior surface.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . An autograph golf ball for collecting autographs on the outer surface, the autograph golf ball comprising: 
 a sphere simulating a golf ball, the sphere having a diameter and circumference sufficiently large to make the surface capable of receiving a smoothly written autograph signed by hand on the outer surface of the sphere, the sphere having spaced dimples over its surface simulating the dimples of a conventional golf ball, each of the dimples having a depth sufficiently shallow to enable a writer to write a smooth autograph with a writing implement moving over the surface of the sphere into and out of the dimples smoothly without interrupting the autograph signing, the sphere having an outer surface capable of receiving a writing media applied thereto for the purpose of creating a legible autograph on the outer surface.    
     
     
         2 . The autograph golf ball of  claim 1  wherein the diameter of the autograph golf ball is at least four inches.  
     
     
         3 . The autograph golf ball of  claim 1  wherein the depth of each of the dimples is not more than ⅛ inch.  
     
     
         4 . The autograph golf ball of  claim 1  wherein the diameter of each of the dimples is greater than ¼ inch.  
     
     
         5 . The autograph golf ball of  claim 1  wherein the surface is coated with a calcium carbonate based coating.  
     
     
         6 . The autograph golf ball of  claim 1  wherein the surface is coated with an oil based paint.  
     
     
         7 . The autograph golf ball of  claim 1  wherein the sphere is molded of a polyresin.