Thermoplastic

Once formed, materials that are thermoplastic can be melted and reshaped/reused. In golf ball manufacturing, this term applies to Urethane Elastomer, a soft yet tough, synthetic polymeric material that is used to form the covers on premium, tour-played golf balls. There are two different types of urethane covers –Thermoplastic urethane (TPU) and cast Thermoset urethane.

TPU utilizes pelletized urethane that is injection-molded or compression-molded to form the outer cover. This process, which is utilized on Titleist AVX^®, is less expensive and can provide golfers a more affordable option in a urethane-covered golf ball.