Abstract: A two piece golf ball has a core compression in the range of 77 PGA to 87 PGA, a core diameter in the range of about 1.535 inches to 1.545 inches, a cover hardness in the range of 53 to 59 Shore D, and a dimple pattern based on the geometry of a rhombicosadodecahedron. An uninterrupted equatorial great circle path, corresponding to a mold parting line, is provided in the design for forming a cover of the golf ball in two parts. A ball having such characteristics exhibits superior distance performance without compromising shot-making feel.

Abstract: The disclosed invention comprises a novel golf club head and method of manufacturing the golf club head. The golf club head comprises a multilayer construction having a soft nickel alloy core and a hard chrome coating. The process used to produce the golf club heads involves an investment casting process in which the soft nickel alloy core is cast and the hard chrome coating is plated to the core. This multilayer design produces a golf club iron that is durable and consistent from iron to iron with feel characteristics which are generally equal to or better than traditional clubs formed from forged mild carbon steel.