Golf balls with kinetic projectiles

Abstract

Golf balls are disclosed that include a centerline axis; an aperture located within the centerline axis; and a kinetic projectile located within the aperture. The kinetic projectile may consist of a hammer actuated .22 caliber single shot load or .27 caliber single shot load. The aperture may, optionally, further include an amount of black powder disposed therein. The golf balls are configured to launch farther and/or produce a striking sound greater than conventional golf balls—when the balls are struck on the backside of the kinetic projectile disposed within the aperture of the golf balls.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A golf ball that comprises:
 (a) a centerline axis;   (b) an aperture centered over the centerline axis; and   (c) a kinetic projectile located within the aperture.   
     
     
         2 . The golf ball of  claim 1 , wherein the kinetic projectile is a hammer actuated .22 caliber single shot load or a hammer actuated .27 caliber single shot load. 
     
     
         3 . The golf ball of  claim 1 , which further comprises black powder within the aperture. 
     
     
         4 . The golf ball of  claim 1 , wherein the aperture has a depth of 0.800 inches to 1.650 inches. 
     
     
         5 . The golf ball of  claim 1 , wherein the aperture has a diameter of 0.203 to 0.220 inches. 
     
     
         6 . The golf ball of  claim 1 , wherein the aperture has a diameter of 0.250 to 0.265 inches. 
     
     
         7 . A golf ball that comprises:
 (a) a centerline axis;   (b) an aperture that is centered over, adjacent to, or offset from the centerline axis, wherein the aperture has a depth of 0.800 inches to 1.650 inches and (i) a diameter of 0.203 to 0.220 inches or (ii) a diameter of 0.250 to 0.265 inches; and   (c) a kinetic projectile located within the aperture, wherein the kinetic projectile is a hammer actuated .22 caliber single shot load or a hammer actuated .27 caliber single shot load.   
     
     
         8 . The golf ball of  claim 7 , which further comprises black powder within the aperture.