Hoganman1 Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 Has anyone tried this new ball? I saw an ad for a free sleeve. I started the process, but pulled up when they asked for my credit card to pay for shipping. Although it was only $1.00, I'm skeptical of "free offers" that require one to pay for shipping. There are so many scams out there now. I never volunteer my credit card info unless I know the seller. Anyway the ad has all the usual claims that the Calcutta is the longest, greatest ball ever. While I doubt these claims I am curious. I tried the Snell ball and it was pretty good. Also, I've read great reviews of the Kirkland ball from Costco and the Vice ball. I've been a Pro-V-1 player for years, but I'm always open to change. GaDawg and MGoBlue100 1 1 Quote Drive for Show; Putt for Dough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rwenz Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Don’t do it. Take it from a sucker who ordered two sleeves. No feedback on the golf balls themselves, but the promo automatically signs you up for a $49.99 monthly subscription to swingbits. They then charge you $1.99 to cancel. Scam. MGoBlue100, DawgDaddy, silver & black and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian.gent Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 were did you call to cancel it ? bud82961 and ahammer051 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian.gent Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 they charges my card also and i can'f find a number to call to cancel it. any help ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlH Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Call your credit card company and report it GaDawg, vamosjackets, silver & black and 1 other 4 Quote Driver: Rogue ST Max (10.5* set at -1 and neutral) -- Mitsubishi Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Fairway: Rogue ST Max 3 wood (16.5*) and Heaven Wood (20*)-- Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Hybrids: Rogue ST Max 5H (23*)--Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Irons: Apex CF19 6-9, PW, AW -- KBS Tour Graphite TGI 70 shafts R +1/2 inch 3* upright Wedges: Edison 53* and 57* KBS PGI 80 Graphite +1/2 inch 2* upright Putter: L.A.B. DF 2.1 -- BGT Stability shaft Ball: Maxfli TourX...Golf Bag: Pioneer...Shoes: Hyperflex... Glove: Red Rooster Feather My Photography can be seen at Smugmug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomlinjr Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 I bought the sleeve, you get emailed with an account. you log in and cancel the subscription, the balls look very nice and have a good feel. I haven't played with them yet. hoping to this weekend. But it isn't a scam MGoBlue100 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Lear Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 What is the email? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Lear Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 I should what is the email address. They got me also with the $49.95 fee. I need to cancel. Went to the bank, they said I needed to call. They give me a phone number, but it was wrong. PeteD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogface Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 I thought it bit odd but thought what the hell so I started the process to sign up the dog (now a few years deceased) to get a sleeve. Then the $1 shipping fee AND the auto subscriptions popped up... The bottom line is the dog (still deceased) will not be getting any golf balls as she doesn't have a credit card. I think that golf ball company is run by a Nigerian prince. BTW my filter for this stuff is I sign up the dog for most freebie offers and requests for info. It's worked out well as it keeps us off many lists and it is also a great indicator for future junk mail. Regularly getting LTC flyers, annuity sales dinner requests and (unsolicited) dating mailers to her on a regular basis. Oddly no one from the dating service has ever responded to her interests of home cooked dinners, snuggling by the fire and long walks on the beach. your credit card company should help you take care of it but it may take a while to get the payment back. If you ever wondered who falls for this stuff, now you know. PeteD, silver & black and MGoBlue100 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martino Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Extremely unethical operation. I became a sucker last year when they were using MAJOR, not CALCUTTA as the brand of balls. The $1.00 shipping charge is merely to get your credit card number on file to charge you for the monthly videos. The disclaimer about the charging for the videos is buried so deep on one of the order pages, that only the most vigilant folks would ever see it. I sure missed it.....shame on me. However, there was certainly the impression given that they were selling golf balls, not overpriced golf instruction videos......shame on them. My advice is to run, not walk, away from this outfit. Oh, and the golf balls? They look to me as if someone bought a bulk quantity of the cheapest looking golf balls available and imprinted the brand name with one of those hand held golf ball personalization stamps. They were packaged in what I perceived to be a cheep looking clear plastic sleeve, with absolutely no graphics on the packaging. There are people in some other forums who have also said that there was at least one other name they were using as the brand for these golf balls.......which was the name of a, then existing, golf equipment company, whose lawyers had to get involved, so the story goes. In my opinion, even if you do end up paying only the $1.00 "shipping charge", you are not getting $1.00 worth of value. MGoBlue100 and PeteD 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Roche Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 I was given a sleeve and hit one off the first tee before a storm stopped me. I am 59 and losing distance for the most part. The only drive I hit went 289(which is not normal for me anymore) and felt like it. I was shocked. I did make a good swing with good contact so maybe my ProV1 would have gone that far, maybe. However, I hit it with my wedge on the next shot, thought I hit it good and it was about 5 yards shorter than normal. The test will be continued on Saturday. vamosjackets and MGoBlue100 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buford Boss Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 On 6/17/2019 at 4:12 PM, brian.gent said: they charges my card also and i can'f find a number to call to cancel it. any help ? Got hit with it as well. Call - 877-877-1990 BE aware, the CSR ion the call is VERY RUDE and talks quickly. I cancelled but then demanded the first 49.99 charge back, because of the deception on how it was stated in the first place. Look online under "swingbits.com" and you'll see a BBB complaint. Use that when you call, tell them you are referring this to BBB and see what happens. Good luck Bill MGoBlue100 and PeteD 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRA588 Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Hey guys thanks so much for the information. Was looking at my free sleeve of balls and wondering why there was no graphics or information on it which is what led me to your forum. Anyways I called the number that was provided by someone below and got through very quickly to find out that I was three days away from being charged $49.99. They found my account quickly and let me cancel subscription without any problem only asking why. I told them that I wasn’t aware promo came with subscription and that was that. Everything I say above is true except for the fact that I had my wife do it while I sat on the couch drinking a beer, cheers!!! MGoBlue100, vamosjackets and silver & black 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bones Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 I signed up and ordered the golf balls. Then I was reading about the membership so I went into the website and canceled my membership with no problem vamosjackets and fozcycle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopDawg Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 I was a sucker, and ordered the free sleeve. First of all, the Calcutta golf balls are crap. Hated the feel and look of the ball. Second, due to my oversight, I was unaware of the monthly charge of $49.99, I know, my fault. I called the customer service number listed in a previous post. After a long, drawn out "discussion" with Margarite, the CSR, I did get most of my money refunded to my credit card. DO NOT order these golf balls, and if you do, be persistent, and DEMAND they refund your money if charged the $49.99. They will crack, and refund if you stay persistent. Do not let them off the hook!!!! PeteD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeR Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 After I ordered the free sleeve of balls and then reading all of these reviews I called the number for customer service and cancelled my subscription. They did not ask why. And they did not charge me any cancellation fee. The balls are as good as the Bridgestone 330RX that I play. Also I cannot find anywhere to buy these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeR Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 It seems that this is a bait and switch operation. The golf balls perform, but as some have stated they are generic and not of high quality. They cannot be found for purchase anywhere. I have goggled Calcutta golf balls and have not located them anywhere. It is a gimmick just to get you to subscribe to the service which you don"t know you are doing. Buy your golf balls from a reputable source. PeteD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
287marine Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 On 6/8/2019 at 8:33 AM, Hoganman1 said: Has anyone tried this new ball? I saw an ad for a free sleeve. I started the process, but pulled up when they asked for my credit card to pay for shipping. Although it was only $1.00, I'm skeptical of "free offers" that require one to pay for shipping. There are so many scams out there now. I never volunteer my credit card info unless I know the seller. Anyway the ad has all the usual claims that the Calcutta is the longest, greatest ball ever. While I doubt these claims I am curious. I tried the Snell ball and it was pretty good. Also, I've read great reviews of the Kirkland ball from Costco and the Vice ball. I've been a Pro-V-1 player for years, but I'm always open to change. I responded with my $1.00 for the trial sleeve and received withing 3 days for day of ordering. I also enjoy trying the claims made by new products. I only have had one opportunity to try the ball and was pleasantly surprised. I am currently using the Srixon Z series and this ball consistently outdrove by a minimun of 5 yds and a max or 10yds. Surprisingly it is difficult to find a site with ordering capabilities Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgdsgolf Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 (edited) You guys, it's not a big deal! Pay the $1, then when you get your email you go in and cancel the subscription...Nothing shady happened to me. I saw where it said you’ll pay $49.99/mo before I ever checked out. I got the sleeve of balls and that's that...NOW has anyone actually hit the ball? The OP was about feedback on the ball, not the "Nigerian Prince" who runs the company lol. Edited October 17, 2019 by bgdsgolf vamosjackets and fozcycle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteD Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 I have been bitten by the free Calcutta golf ball $1.00 delivery scam. I had to go to the bank to dispute the charges, file a BBB report and file a with the FBI (https://complaint.ic3.gov/default.aspx?#). Waiting to see the outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nellie Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 Thank you people ! I just ordered the golf balls and received them in a generic package that was open and the golf balls were in the bag .They are definitely cheap balls for sure.I called the 877-877-1997 number and they canceled any charges that would have been charged monthly for video services which you dont know about. Dont buy these balls and spread the word on these scammers. ! tony@CIC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfMaster14 Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 So glad y’all have this thread... HERE IS HOW TO CANCEL SUBSCRIPTION...if you go into your original confirmation email they give you a username and password... go to the website, type that username and password in, click account info and then click cancel subscription. Y’all saved me big time, thank you so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve C Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 I fell for it and was immediately contacted by PNC with a Fraud Alert. While on phone with PNC I opened confirmation email for purchase. Scroll down and you will see that you have a 7 day free offer to Swingbits and then will be charged 49.99 monthly. "Terms and Conditions: You will have full-access to Swingbits's content and website for a trial period of 7 days for free. If you'd like to stay, your membership will $49.99 / month for full access to Swingbits associate site. Cancel Any Time. You may cancel your Swingbits Associate membership at any time by simply logging into the associate dashboard at www.swingbits.com/login/ and click cancel membership." You put your email in user and password box. Go to "account". Scroll down and you will see where to cancel. Click that and you will receive email confirming cancellation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cj Ford Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Well glad you stopped, I wish I had, because they will charge your credit card a $49.99 fee for monthly marketing fee after the $1.00 fee for shipping. And most likely continue to charge without a call to cancel. At first I thought to dispute the charge and still might. But when I called, while Customer Service was nice, they never said they could remove the $49.99, but give me 30% back! Customer Service did warn me that If I disputed the charge, they could charge me additional fees and most likely, I would loose the dispute, because I agreed to the fine print (uggh!!) I will call my credit card company and see if it can really be disputed. Needless to say I have not tried the golf balls yet. Who know, I might hit the h@#$ out of them! I wish I had investigated further before. Sincerely, Cj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hckymeyer Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Obviously this ball thing is a scam and we get that. The part I can't figure out is how come so many people are joining just to put one post in this thread on how to cancel the subscription. I feel like it should be some sort of scam or bot, but it generally reads like people trying to help other people cancel and get out of the scam. Just kind of weird JohnSmalls 1 Quote Driver: SLDR w/ Fujikura Ventus Black 3w: '16 M2 hl w/ Diamana D+ 82 5w: Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Yellow Hybrid: 22 deg. Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Black Irons: 5i - gap Launcher CBX w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Wedges: 54 CBX & 58 Zipcore w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Putter: Red 7s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BtothaY Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 it is a hoax and the customer service is terrible. They hang up on you and say "due to policy, we can't refund...total bullshit...DON'T DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!! MikeF 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk In Training Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 I called 877-877-1990 and spoke to Mel. I cancelled quickly and when I asked for refund he said in his experience I would not get my money back because I had agreed to terms. I hate losing $50 but lesson learned. I have not played the Calcutta golf balls but needless to say, do not get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhartmann34 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 I called 877-877-1990 and spoke to Mel. I cancelled quickly and when I asked for refund he said in his experience I would not get my money back because I had agreed to terms. I hate losing $50 but lesson learned. I have not played the Calcutta golf balls but needless to say, do not get them. Dispute it with your credit card company. You should easily get your $$$ back. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk bens197 1 Quote Driver: G400 (8*) with Diamana Kai'li X-stiff Fairway: G400 (14.5*) with Diamana Kai'li X-stiff Irons: Crossover 3 iron (19*) with TT Dynamic Gold 120 S400 shaft AP3 (4/5) and AP2 (6-PW) with TT Dynamic Gold 120 S400 shafts Wedges: Scor 50*, 54*, and 58* with TT Dynamic Gold 120 S400 shafts Putter: Pro Platinum Newport 2 Midslant Handicap: 3 Location: Illinois...until i can get my wife to move to a warmer climate Right Handed: Although sometimes I wonder if left handed would suit me better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Waller Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 I'm a nine handicap and I love this ball. The calcutta golf ball performs as good, if not better than the Titleist ProV1's. Terry W. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelz0023 Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 On 6/17/2019 at 4:12 PM, brian.gent said: they charges my card also and i can'f find a number to call to cancel it. any help ? Terms and Conditions: You will have full-access to Swingbits's content and website for a trial period of 7 days for free. If you'd like to stay, your membership will $49.99 / month for full access to Swingbits associate site. Cancel Any Time. You may cancel your Swingbits Associate membership at any time by simply logging into the associate dashboard at www.swingbits.com/login/ and click cancel membership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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