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.