Disclosed are molded articles such as covers, mantles and cores for golf
balls, one-piece thermoplastic golf balls, and heel counters and toe
puffs for footwear, prepared from compositions comprising thermoplastic
elastomers, thermoplastic carboxylic acid-based ionomers, thermoplastic
polyurethanes and thermoset polyurethanes modified with micropulp
produced from organic fibers. The compositions are tougher, stronger, and
more scuff and abrasion resistant than typical ionomer compositions. Also
disclosed are methods for making golf balls comprising said compositions.