摘要 |
<p>The hitting distance performance of a golf ball is improved by heating the ball to an average temperature of between 30 DEG C. and 55 DEG C. during an active heating period of 30 minutes or less followed by a temperature equilibration period of 20 minutes or less. A golf ball heating appliance for carrying out the process has an upper and lower receptacle for receiving a plurality of golf balls and includes an electrical heating element capable of delivering at least 2 watts, and preferably, 4 watts of power per ball during the active heating period.</p> |