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 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 0.27 inches; and   (c) a kinetic projectile located within the aperture, wherein the kinetic projectile is a .22 caliber single shot load when the diameter of the aperture is 0.203 to 0.220 inches or a .27 caliber single shot load when the diameter of the aperture is 0.250 to 0.27 inches, wherein a back end of the kinetic projectile is exposed and is flush with an exterior surface of the golf ball, wherein the back end of the kinetic projectile is positioned to make direct contact with a face of a driver, fairway wood, or hybrid golf club, wherein such direct contact between the face of the driver, fairway wood, or hybrid golf club and the back end of the kinetic projectile (i) detonates the kinetic projectile and (ii) produces a sound that is significantly louder and more intense than a sound that is produced when the driver, fairway wood, or hybrid golf club strikes a traditional golf ball.   
     
     
         2 . The golf ball of  claim 1 , which further comprises black powder within the aperture.