This is one patented golf ball that I hope makes it to the market because it just sounds cool. USPN 7,211,007 titled “Golf Ball Having Visible Non-Spherical Insert” issued this week to Acushnet. The patent describes the invention as:

A golf ball comprising a pre-formed selectively-weighted inner core insert including a hub having a specific gravity of greater than 1.2 and a plurality of outer elements connected to the hub and having a specific gravity of less than 0.9; an outer core molded about the insert to form a sphere having an outer surface; and a cover disposed around the outer core, the cover having an outer dimpled surface; wherein the outer core and cover are optically transparent or translucent.

Translation: a ball with a clear, or nearly see through, cover so that you can see a uniquely shaped insert. The figures below explain it better than any words.

I encourage you to check out this patent because it includes some fascinating design variations.

Congratulations Acushnet.

David Dawsey – The IP Golf Guy