The present invention is directed to golf balls having a layer formed from
a low modulus HNP composition and a layer formed from a high modulus HNP
composition. Golf balls of the present invention have at least three
layers, including an inner core layer, an outer core layer, a cover, and
optionally an intermediate core layer. The present invention is not
limited by which golf ball layers are formed from an HNP composition, so
long as at least one layer is formed from a low modulus HNP composition
and at least one layer is formed from a high modulus HNP composition. Low
modulus HNP compositions of the present invention comprise a highly
neutralized acid copolymer having a modulus of from 1,000 psi to 50,000
psi. High modulus HNP compositions of the present invention comprise a
highly neutralized acid copolymer having a modulus of from 25,000 psi to
150,000 psi.