Blending and neutralization method for preparing polyamide-ionomer materials for golf ball covers or mantles

摘要

A technique for preparing polyamide-ionomer graft copolymers is disclosed which involves first preparing a copolymer from a polyamide and an ionomer precursor, and then neutralizing the ionomer precursor. Also disclosed is a technique for preparing a polyamide and ionomer blend by first blending a polyamide and an ionomer precursor together, and then neutralizing the ionomer precursor. Golf balls utilizing these compositions and related methods of forming are also described herein.