HarveyDiamond Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 New balls or "used"? What does the MGS community think about purchasing used balls? I use a site and am very happy with service and product. Anyone else care to comment? Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 New balls or "used"? What does the MGS community think about purchasing used balls? I use a site and am very happy with service and product. Anyone else care to comment? Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy My "gamers" are all used. AAAA from a used site. If I play in a tournament I buy new. But for my casual rounds used. Plus, once you hit them once they're used anyways. Refurbs are a no way though, I got a whole box of eggs for Christmas from the mother in law. At least she tried. - Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 New, but I never pay more than $30 a dozen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullldog Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 New, dont want balls plucked out of ponds & been laying out in the weather who knows how long. Besides why skimp on balls when spending bookoo money on clubs, shoes & bag etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiro Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 New, but I never pay more than $30 a dozenThis is my approach as well. There are a lot of good options out there for under $30. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Launcher HB Driver 10.5* | Launcher HB 5W | Launcher HB 3H and 4H | Launcher CBX Irons 5-PW | CBX Wedges 50*, 54*, 58* | TFI 2135 Cero Putter | Q Star Balls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtisdale Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 it's tough, if you can find a good company to deal with and get good quality used balls than go for it. I've found in my experience that I've only ever gotten balls that are scratched or torn when buying in a bucket deal. So because of that I pretty much stick to new. Driver - Ping G5 10.5 3W & 5W - Taylormade aeroburner Irons - Cobra Amp cell 4-GW Wedge - Titleist Volky 60deg Putter - Odyssey V-7 tank superstoke long grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Been new for last couple years but have given up the "high priced" balls for more moderately priced. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Rick Left Hand, Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior 5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2 Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2 Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56* Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozcycle Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Buy new, with price wars going on, you have plenty of choices. No need for "OP" balls. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Driver: 0311 XF 10.5* w/Project X Cypher 40 gram Senior shaft or 0811 XF 12* w/Evenflo Riptide CB Senior shaft Fairways: 0211 5W & 7W w/ Evenflo Riptide CB regular shaft and Tour Edge E521 9W w/Fubuki HD50 regular shaft Hybrid: None in bag at the moment Irons: Titleist T300 5-PW w/Fubuki MV Senior graphite shafts w/Golf Pride Tour Wedges: Edison forged 49*, 53* and 57* wedges with KB PGI Senior shafts(80 grm). Putter: 33” Evnroll ER6R or ER2 or Bellum Winmore Model 707, or Nike Method Core Drone w/Evnroll Gravity Grip Bag: Vice cart bag(Black/Lime). Ball: Snell MTB Prime X, Maxfli Tour/S/X CG, Titleist Pro V1x or Titleist TruFeel Using Shot Scope X5 and Pinned Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 They are still charging $50 a box for last years Pro V's up here. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dang3rtown Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 I've found that the 5A grade balls from lostgolfballs.com are in really great shape. You pay more than for the 4As but it's still half price or less than you would pay for brand new. In a bucket of 48, I would say 40+ appear to be virtually brand new and the rest have minor scuffing/graphic imperfections. I am unable to tell any distance or performance discrepancies from new balls. Driver: G 10.5* W/Tour Stiff 65g Ping Shaft Fairway Woods: Cobra F6 13.5*, F6 Baffler 16* Irons: Split Set- i200 3i - 7i , Ft Worth 15s, 8 (36), 9 (40), PW (44) Wedges: TK, 52* & 56* Putter: Sigma G Kushin Bag: Hoofer 5way Balls: TP5/X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaidJacket Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 I've found that the 5A grade balls from lostgolfballs.com are in really great shape. You pay more than for the 4As but it's still half price or less than you would pay for brand new. In a bucket of 48, I would say 40+ appear to be virtually brand new and the rest have minor scuffing/graphic imperfections. I am unable to tell any distance or performance discrepancies from new balls. I'd buy and play some. Why not? I mean... how many times have you found a "like new" ball laying in the rough or even in the water and put it in your bag? I know I do all the time. My Sun Mountain bag currently includes: 771CSI 5i - PW and PFC Micro Tour-c 52°, 56°, 60 wedges EXS 10.5*, 929-HS FW4 16.5* Willimette w/GolfPride Contour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGolfHacker Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 I go on ebay and buy 6 dozen boxes at a time of new balls. But as PlaidJacket has said, there have been many times in the past where I've found OB new looking obviously lost balls that I've put in the bag. A few years ago I would have played them. Now I'm trying to redevelope a consistent game so I play the the same ball throughout the round so no variance on distance and spin and any found balls get put in a shagbag for my kids... MDGolfHacker What's In This Lefty's Bag? Driver: TSR2 11° Project X HZRDUS Black 4G 60g 5.5 Flex Fairway Woods: F8 3W Project X Even Flow Blue 75g shaft Fairway Woods: Hybrid: TSR2 18° Graphite Design Tour AD DI-85 Shaft Irons: 2021 T200's 4-GW AMT RED shafts Regular Flex Wedge: Tour Satin RTX 4 Wedges in 52° and 56° 2 Dot Putter: Gray Matter TDP 2.2 32.75" Bag: Three 5 Ball: PRO V1 / Z*Star RangeFinder: In search of new range finder Social Media: Facebook: MD Golfhacker Twitter: @mdgolfhacker Instagram: mdgolfhacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSauer Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 +1 for LostGolfBalls. You can get their best quality ball and they're like new. And if you want to get some shag balls, you can get a slightly worst quality and they're still a great price. Driver: Aerojet 9* | Hzrdus Black Gen 4 Fairway: G410 3W 13* | Alta CB 65 Hybrid: TS2 18* | Tensei AV Blue 70 S Hybrid: iCrossover 20* | Kai'li White 80 Irons: P790 5-PW | DG S300 Wedges: Vokey SM9 | 52, 56, 60 | DG S200 Putter: Link.1 | Accra x LAB --- LAB Golf Link.1 Review --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver & black Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 I'm on the Lost Golf Balls train. I purchase from them a couple times a year. The AAAA balls are like new, or damn near. Like Shankster said.... once you hit em', they're used anyway. I will NEVER pay the price for new tour balls..... even if I win the lottery. It's just ridiculous that they cost so much money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 I've found that golf balls direct has better quality than lost golf balls. But their stock runs out quicker. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarveyDiamond Posted May 9, 2017 Author Share Posted May 9, 2017 I use and recommend a site called Golf Ball Nut. They have several grades from mint to practice. I was once unconcerned with golf balls. I was not a good enough player to really appreciate much less take advantage of "good" balls. That has changed. I have learned, or more accurately discovered, the ideal golf ball for me. I now use the Titleist NXT tour version. I realize everyone has an opinion, but my decision is based on a great balance of cost and performance. I get the predictable performance I am looking for at a price I like. The mint grade balls from the golf ball nut people look and feel new. I take advantage of their specials, and buy 6 to 8 dozen at a time. Pay premium prices for golf balls? Not me. Take dead aim. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verojoe Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 I generally play used balls. Got sporting gods store near my house that sells used balls loose. Can go in and dig through the crates and pick what I want. If you have the patience, you can come up with AAA class balls, good enough for me. They charge $8.00 for 2 dozen. I also keep a new box on hand for more serious rounds. 4-P Hogan Edge (2018 version) 52 degree Hogan Equalier wedge Arnold Palmer The Original putter Founder Club hybrid 18 degrees Taylor Made Burner 3 & 5 wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josmi15 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 I buy 4 dozen around February and that'll typically last the year. I am a ball snob, if I find a ball on course it won't go in my bag unless it's a Srixon. I don't like paying over 30$ either, my coworkers say I'm cheap with everything except my golf, I disagree with that. I WON'T pay more than 30$ for balls. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Titleist 917D2 10.5 Ben Hogan GS53 3 Wood PING G425 MAX 5 Wood Cleveland UHX Launcher 3 Iron PING G30 5-PW Cleveland RTX 3.0 50/10 V-MG Cleveland RTX 3.0 54/14 V-FG Cleveland RTX 3.0 58/12 V -FG EVNROLL ER-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opsimpson Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I always play new. Just feel there are to many variables when players no used. I just can't bring myself to do it. There are always deals to be had on urethane balls to bring myself to do it. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I almost never play new and usually play balls I have found on the course. I don't keep every ball I find; just those that have similar performance metrics. Balls all seem to perform pretty consistently for me, but maybe I should try something that is new and see if it does make a difference. Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe Backup Putters: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I used to play new all the time and just stick to the lessor priced models. Then a few years ago I took a chance on some used balls and was very pleased. Since then I buy used balls for all of my casual rounds and keep some new balls for important tournaments and such to make sure I get the performance I want. It has allowed me to step up the class of ball I use as my game has improved, but not break the bank. As a general rule I don't lose many balls, but every once in a while I have a round where the wheels fall off and I donate a lot of balls to the course. It hurts a lot less when I am not losing $2+ at a time. Honestly I find the performance to be right on par with the new balls. More than a couple times I have done a comparison for a round when the course is slow. Throughout the round I hit just as many quality shots with both and saw no discernible difference in distance, flight, or short game characteristics. Obviously there are a lot of factors to this and it isn't a perfect test, but it is good enough for me. As at least one other user stated, I will not play refurbished balls, my experience with them is that they are junk. ST180 w/Tensei CK Series Blue 60 Stiff Epic Flash 3w w/Project X HZRDUS Smoke 70 Stiff Epic Flash 5w w/Project X HZRDUS Smoke 70 Stiff 818 h2 w/Tensei Pro Series White 90 Stiff z545 (5-PW) w/ KBS C taper 120 RTX-3 CB 50/54/58 degrees FGP Original Project a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shifty Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 I wait for sales on ebay for the AAAAA quality used (never refurbished). Can usually get the bridgestone e6's for $100 Canadian for 100 balls and free shipping. Just have to wait until they are on sale. Paradym 9 degree Driver DYNAPWR 3 wood Apex 21 PW-4 Iron CBX 50 degree CBX 54 degree CBX2 58 degree SM6 62 Degree ER2 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarveyDiamond Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 I almost never play new and usually play balls I have found on the course. I don't keep every ball I find; just those that have similar performance metrics. Balls all seem to perform pretty consistently for me, but maybe I should try something that is new and see if it does make a difference. Just give golf ball nut a chance. You will not be sorry. I agree with the others ,, stay away from referbs. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarveyDiamond Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 The good people at golfballnut.com are where I purchase golf balls. They have recently made changes to their website, but they are still easy and good to do business with. The sales are when I make my golf ball purchases. I usually can get E6's for my league partner and NXT tours for myself. I have never paid more than $10 per dozen, often less. I always get mint grade balls, they are usually current year models, and at worst last years model. New balls? Naaa, worry or fret if I loose some during a round? ,, naa, am I happy and satisfied with used balls? ,, you bet your putter I am. Take dead aim Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throl Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 I prefer new. If I am having an off day, I will throw down a found ball. And in scrambles, used balls until the green then chip/putt with my Chrome softs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfred480 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 When I first started about 3 years ago I used all recycled balls. As my dispersion got better I went to new balls. Now I only buy new balls, but only when they are one sale. I found a bunch of RBZ Urethane $20CAD a dozen unreal find. I'll never run out of those now. lol Alfred WITB: Driver: Nike Vapor Flex, 9.5 Degrees FW: Cobra F7, 14.5 Degrees Hybrid: Callaway X2Hot 19 Degrees UT Iron: Callaway Apex UT 18 Degrees Irons: 4-6i King Cobra LTD Pro CB Irons: 7-PW King Cobra LTD Pro MB Wedges: Cleveland RTX 3 50 MG, 58 FG Putter: Nike Method Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poprocksncoke Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 I have purchased used balls, they work just fine for just playing around but always get new balls for tournament play. SLDR 10.5 Oban HB R11s Rip Phenom Ft. Worth Black Irons 588 RTX Rotex 2.0 54 CG10 58 EV 5.3 Duo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kardboard.kid Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 I find used balls are great to practice at home with, but as I play more I can feel and see the performance of new vs old. I'll buy last year balls beginning of next year. planet earth F7+ w/Fujikura Pro XLR8 Graphite Shaft 3-I MPF H-Series3B2M graphite Shaft w/Winn Dri-Tac grip mid STi Irons 5-SW KURO KAGE 70IR Flex-R Lamkin Grips King F6 Hybrid Matrix Red Tie HQ4 Graphite Shaft Forged FGT 60* wedge KURO KAGE 70R SS cross Comfort grip O-Putter 1W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griecot313 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 I walk when I play (see I tied two subjects together) and usually walk along the edge of the course when play is slow. I find at least 2 new ProV1's per round and only loose one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBT Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 I play both, usually used balls for practice or casual rounds and new for tournaments. I tend to shop eBay for good deals because I can usually get free shipping as well. I too stay away from the refurbished balls. XR Driver Matrix Ozik 8m3 Black Tie Shaft King F7 3W UST Mamiya Chrome Elements 7F4 Shaft King F7 5W UST Mamiya Chrome Elements 7F4 Shaft King F7 4 Hybrid Graphite Designs Tour AD-HY 95 Shaft PXG 0211 DC 5-PW Mitsubishi MMT 80 Shafts RTX ZIPCORE 50*,54*,58* UST Mamiya Recoil 95 Shafts Metal X Milled #7 with SuperStroke 2.0 grip MTB Twitter: @timldotson Instagram: timldotson Facebook: TimDotson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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