Golf ball with large center core

Abstract

A golf ball is disclosed that provides a softer feel, resilient core for decreased spin rate. The golf ball has a dual-layered core surrounded by a dual-layered cover. The volume of the inner layer of the dual layer core is at least about 70% of the total volume of the inner core layer and the outer core layer. The inner core has a diameter from about 1.25 inches up to about 1.55 inches. The outer core has a diameter from about 1.55 inches up to about 1.62 inches. The compression of the dual core is from about 60 to about 100. The outer core layer is constructed from materials that provide for a Shore C hardness of at least about 80. The dual-layer cover includes an inner layer having a Shore D hardness of at least about 60 and a thickness of about 0.015 inches to about 0.055 inches. The outer core layer has a Shore D hardness of about 62 or less and a thickness less than about 0.035 inches.

1 . A golf ball comprising:
 a core comprising:
 an inner core having an outer diameter of from about 1.25 inches to about 1.55 inches and a compression of less than about 55, wherein the inner core comprises at least about 70% of the total volume of the core; and 
 an outer core encasing the inner core, the outer core having a Shore C hardness of at least 80, a compression of from 60 to 100, and formed from a rubber-based composition; and 
   a cover layer.   
   
   
       2 . The golf ball of  claim 1 , wherein the inner core comprises at least about 75% of the total volume of the core. 
   
   
       3 . The golf ball of  claim 1 , wherein the inner core comprises at least about 80% of the total volume of the core. 
   
   
       4 . The golf ball of  claim 1 , wherein the inner core is formed from a composition comprising a rubber material, a cross-linking agent, at least one filler, and an organic peroxide. 
   
   
       5 . The golf ball of  claim 4 , wherein the inner core composition is substantially free of organo-sulfur compounds. 
   
   
       6 . The golf ball of  claim 1 , wherein the outer core has a diameter of from about 1.55 inches to about 1.62 inches. 
   
   
       7 . The golf ball of  claim 1 , wherein the hardness of the outer core is at least about 85 Shore C.