Some good deals on used balls

[GolfSpy WD]

I'm a big fan of buying 5A used balls. A lot of the time you can barely tell the difference between these and new balls. A lot of the time you can tell the difference, but usually it's a minor scuff. Don't buy 4A and below, those definitely look used.

 

2014 ProV1X ($2 a ball): 

http://www.lostgolfballs.com/50-Titleist-ProV1X-2014-Used-Golf-Balls-p/ti-prov1x13-50pack-0001.htm

 

Nike 20XI-X: for anyone who missed the sale Nike just had ($1 a ball): 

http://www.lostgolfballs.com/Nike-20XI-X-Used-p/ni-20xix-50bkt-0001.htm

 

Srixon Z Star: I've never used them, but have heard good things ($1 a ball): 

http://www.lostgolfballs.com/Srixon-Z-Star-Used-p/sr-zstar-50bkt-0001.htm

 

TM Penta TP: old, but one of my favorites ($1 a ball):

http://www.lostgolfballs.com/Taylormade-Penta-TP-Used-p/ta-pentatp-50bkt-0001.htm

 

 

[wbealsd]

I love lostgolfballs!  Best place I've found for quality/price.

[MarcKilgore]

I've never bought used balls. Perhaps it's unfounded, but I remain skeptical of used balls. Of course, I suppose if I lost golf balls all the time I might feel differently. I usually end up emptying my bag of all the balls I find several times each season.

[SPY ZINGER]

I've never bought used balls. Perhaps it's unfounded, but I remain skeptical of used balls. Of course, I suppose if I lost golf balls all the time I might feel differently. I usually end up emptying my bag of all the balls I find several times each season.

The problem is in the painting or finishing process.  It's effects cover performance.

[Rickles]

Lost golf balls 5A balls are not "refinished". They are used. There is a huge difference. These are like new balls that are hit and lost. They have not been painted or recovered, just cleaned. They are the same balls and with the 5A you would never know the difference between a new ball other than logos and the occasional pen mark. For years my parents would get me a hundred ball box of ProV1X's for Christmas. They'd last me all year. I do agree with WD, never buy anything less than 5A. 

[RookieBlue7]

The problem is in the painting or finishing process. It's effects cover performance.

You're talking about refurbished balls, these are unrefurbished. They're just lost balls

[SPY ZINGER]

You're talking about refurbished balls, these are unrefurbished. They're just lost balls

Yes, I was just adding to Marc's comment specifically is where the problem arises in this market. It's in those that are refinished.

 

For the losty's, any issue with balls that spend a considerable amount if time in ponds?

[RookieBlue7]

Yes, I was just adding to Marc's comment specifically is where the problem arises in this market. It's in those that are refinished.

 

For the losty's, any issue with balls that spend a considerable amount if time in ponds?

The last research I found says it takes, on average, something like 4 years for a ball submerged in a pond (at least the more modern versions) to see any real damage other than discoloration.  Urethane or any of the other compounds in the modern ball do not absorb water, so they don't get "water logged" as some like to say. 

[Rickles]

The last research I found says it takes, on average, something like 4 years for a ball submerged in a pond (at least the more modern versions) to see any real damage other than discoloration. Urethane or any of the other compounds in the modern ball do not absorb water, so they don't get "water logged" as some like to say.

Thanks for this info. Even though I've never had any issues I always wondered about this.

[MarcKilgore]

The last research I found says it takes, on average, something like 4 years for a ball submerged in a pond (at least the more modern versions) to see any real damage other than discoloration.  Urethane or any of the other compounds in the modern ball do not absorb water, so they don't get "water logged" as some like to say.

 

Interesting! I would have thought the water soaked in them or something.

[SeeRed]

Used to buy from LGB all the time. If they sorted logos from non-logos I might still buy from them. I know, I know, get over it, right? I just don't care for the logo balls. Also, with balls like the Lethal and FG Tour X available now for about $1.60/ball new...well. Not knocking the 5A balls from LGB, though. They are a great deal and aside from the logos I could rarely tell that they were used.

[Golfhogs]

I would suggest one good resource for used golf balls, visit at Golfballhogs. There are many good deals for used balls.