The present invention is directed to a solid, non-wound, golf ball comprising
two or more core components, and a cover component. The core components comprise
i) a small, inner, high density, spherical center component comprising a blend
of powdered metal and a first matrix material; and, ii) an outer core layer disposed
about the spherical center component, formed from a second matrix material. The
golf ball may further comprise a second or additional outer core layer(s) that
surround the first outer core layer. The cover may be single or multi-layered.
For a multi-layered cover, the inner cover layer is comprised of a hard, high modulus
material and the outer cover layer is comprised of a soft, very low modulus material
and/or a non-ionomeric thermoplastic elastomer such as polyurethane, polyester
or polyetheramide. Separately, the inner and/or outer cover layers are very thin
in construction. The resulting golf ball of the present invention provides for
enhanced playability characteristics (i.e., spin and feel) without sacrificing
distance or durability properties.
