Golf tee with low energy absorption

摘要

A golf tee may be constructed with a body formed from a polymer tolerant of exposure to a temperature at least as high as 480° F. without incurring diminishment of its structural integrity. A low-friction coating may be applied to a ball support of the tee.

主权项

1. A golf tee, comprising:
a tee body having a lower end and an upper end, wherein said upper end is comprised of a ball support; wherein said ball support is comprised of at least six cusps positioned on an outer periphery of said ball support and extending upwardly, wherein said at least six cusps have a median width of about 0.025 inch to about 0.050 inch and a height of about 0.04 inch; wherein said tee body is comprised of a polymer-fiber composition having a polymer mixed with glass fibers, wherein said polymer-fiber composition is tolerant of exposure to a temperature of at least 480° F. without melting or incurring diminishment of its structural integrity; and a fluorine/polymer coating applied to said ball support, said fluorine/polymer coating further comprised of polytetrafluoroethylene, wherein said coating is fused to said ball support at a temperature of at least 480° F. and wherein said coating has a thickness of between 0.005 inch to 0.010 inch.