Golf ball having very thin outermost cover layer for improved scuff resistance

摘要

A golf ball (1) having a core (2) and cover (3), the cover (3) including an outermost cover layer (3), is disclosed. The outermost cover layer (3) is relatively thin and provides resistance to scratching and scuffing of the ball's cover layer, while maintaining desirable playability characteristics. The outermost cover layer (3) is formed from a thermoplastic material, has a Shore D hardness of at least 56, and a Shore D hardness at least as hard as a layer disposed between the outermost layer (3) and the core (2).