Abstract: A thermoplastic polyurethane composition includes a first elastomer, a second elastomer, and a third elastomer. The first elastomer includes a first material and a plurality of fiber elements. The second elastomer includes a second material. The third elastomer includes a third material and an additive. Each of the first, second, and third materials is one of polyester-based thermoplastic polyurethane, polyether-based thermoplastic polyurethane, polycarbonate-based thermoplastic polyurethane, or combinations thereof. A golf ball and a method for making the golf ball are also provided herein.

Abstract: A method for making a golf ball includes: wrapping a sensing module with a polymeric band to produce a spherical core in which the sensing module is entirely enclosed by the polymeric band; molding a molding material to form an intermediate layer that surrounds the spherical core, wherein the polymeric band acts as a barrier to prevent the molding material from intruding into the sensing module through the polymeric band; and molding a shell to surround the intermediate layer. A golf ball is also provided, and includes a spherical core, an intermediate layer surrounding the spherical core, and a shell surrounding the intermediate layer. The spherical core includes a sensing module, and a polymeric band wrapped around and entirely enclosing the sensing module.

Abstract: A process for making a golf ball includes steps of: a) providing a spherical hollow core which is made from a deformable resilient material, which defines a central chamber, and which includes left and right hemispherical bodies with contiguous circular surfaces having separated upper segments movable away from each other to permit placement of a sensing assembly into the central chamber, b) molding an intermediate shell layer at an elevated temperature that is lower than a softening point of the deformable resilient material to enclose the spherical hollow core, and c) molding a cover to enclose the intermediate shell layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nanoparticle carrier and the method for manufacturing the same. The nanoparticle carrier comprises hydrophobic molecules grafted with nanogold clusters and hydrophobic molecules grafted with hydrophilic molecules. The hydrophilic molecules are located on the outer layer of the nanoparticle and the nanogold clusters are wrapped inside the nanoparticle.