Performance Golf Ball

Abstract

A golf ball having improved yardage performance for slow swing speed players without the same benefit of improved yardage for fast swing speed players. The golf ball preferably has a mass not exceeding 1.62 ounces and, more preferably is in the range of about 1.198 ounces to about 1.620 ounces; a diameter of preferably no more than about 1.680 inches and more preferably in the range of about 1.519 inches to 1.680 inches; and a density not to exceed about 0.653 ounces per cubic inches. The golf ball can have a diameter within the range of about 1.570 to 1.685 inches, a total ball weight in the range of about 1.30 ounces to 1.61 ounces and a density, for all balls, of about 0.642 ounces per cubic inch.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A golf ball having a mass not exceeding 1.62 ounces and in the range of about 1.198 ounces to about 1.620 ounces; a diameter of no more than about 1.680 inches and in the range of about 1.519 inches to 1.680 inches; and a density not to exceed about 0.653 ounces per cubic inches. 
     
     
         2 . A golf ball with a diameter within the range of about 1.570 to 1.685 inches, a total ball weight in the range of about 1.30 ounces to 1.61 ounces and a density of about 0.642 ounces per cubic inch.