skyryder Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Curious what are the feelings about buying “used” golf balls from someplace like Used Golf Balls website. My understanding is these are NOT refurbished balls ( a NO-NO) but I am thinking that maybe they are balls used on the range at professional or higher end amateur events or something similar. Any input is appreciated. SliceBoss 1 Quote Link to comment
Popular Post GolfSpy_APH Posted January 6, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 6, 2023 I did it once and it was okay, but I don't intend on ever doing it again. With so many good DTC brands like Vice and more which have great deals on golf balls that perform really well there is little to no need to buy used golf balls where there is the uncertainty of the true quality or how old/long they have been lost and found for. TR1PTIK, Usmcgyrene, Eric Elliott and 7 others 10 Quote as of Oct 5, 2024 (Past WITB) Driver: GT2 with Graphite Design AD CQ - check out the Driver Shootout! Wood: GT2 with Graphite Design AD CQ shaft (still love my Cobra F7's) Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,57 or SM10 45,49,53,57 degree wedges Putter: LINK! Full putter shootout incoming Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Golf Bag: Ghost Anyday 5.0 Golf bag - Maverick colorway with MGS Logo Other: Vortex Anarch Rangefinder, searching for electric cart, Red Rooster The Root Glove and more Link to comment
EasyPutter Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 I think it has to do with the retailer with the used balls and what their business model is like. If it is just repackaged balls that were sorted for best quality then those would be no different than those stray, lost, neglected balls that every official and unofficial IGBRC member recovers and puts back into play. If anything more is done with the balls such as repainting rebranding or some other intentional conditioning then those are to be avoided. Eric Elliott, Yankees802, Jason Costain and 3 others 6 Quote Derek Verified Hack, ~25 handicap Golf for exercise and peace of mind. WITB ( That's Linked as is everything underlined ) |> Big Dogs: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max D (10.5), Tommy Armour TA1 3h (19), O'Donnell Triumph Maraging (15) (27), Ginty Trouble Club (29) |> Blades: First StrikeTM DeliveranceTM 4(23) 5(26) 6(29) 7(33) 8(37) 9(41) P(45) |> Chipper: Orlimar Escape (37) |> Wedges: Worx (55) Lovett (59) |> Flatstick: L.A.B. Golf DF2.1 C130 Supercharged 3.5+ Q6 Slope Premium MGS Logo Ball mark IGBRC International Golf Ball Rescue Commission / Founder Member Graduate/Mentor "The World's Greatest Golf Club Without The Course" Member #334 Tester It's all lies I tell you, everywhere the golf ball comes to rest! If it wasn't for inconsistency, I would have no consistency in my game! Link to comment
cardia10 Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 They may look great, but you or they have no clue how long they have been under water. Based on the prices of DTC balls, they just aren't worth the risk as you will always have that doubt in your head if there are those odd squirrelly shots. Yankees802, TR1PTIK, dbdors and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment
GolfSpy_APH Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Where would be the best or more reputable used website? Do any offer any performance guarantees or at the very least any assurances? Dweed and TR1PTIK 2 Quote as of Oct 5, 2024 (Past WITB) Driver: GT2 with Graphite Design AD CQ - check out the Driver Shootout! Wood: GT2 with Graphite Design AD CQ shaft (still love my Cobra F7's) Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,57 or SM10 45,49,53,57 degree wedges Putter: LINK! Full putter shootout incoming Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Golf Bag: Ghost Anyday 5.0 Golf bag - Maverick colorway with MGS Logo Other: Vortex Anarch Rangefinder, searching for electric cart, Red Rooster The Root Glove and more Link to comment
EasyPutter Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 (edited) The only golf ball resale site I know of where their business model of repackaging original best quality balls is Two Guys With Balls at https://twoguyswithballs.com/ They have a partnership with The Stick & Hack Club at http://stickandhack.com/ another high degree of integrity organization that has earned my ongoing support by being focused on providing best value. Edit: The balls for the first Stick & Hack Club Challenge weekend in May 2022 at French Lick Resort, Indiana were courtesy of TwoGuysWithBalls.com and they played well. Edited January 6, 2023 by EasyPutter missed information PJVicary, Albert, GolfSpy_APH and 2 others 5 Quote Derek Verified Hack, ~25 handicap Golf for exercise and peace of mind. WITB ( That's Linked as is everything underlined ) |> Big Dogs: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max D (10.5), Tommy Armour TA1 3h (19), O'Donnell Triumph Maraging (15) (27), Ginty Trouble Club (29) |> Blades: First StrikeTM DeliveranceTM 4(23) 5(26) 6(29) 7(33) 8(37) 9(41) P(45) |> Chipper: Orlimar Escape (37) |> Wedges: Worx (55) Lovett (59) |> Flatstick: L.A.B. Golf DF2.1 C130 Supercharged 3.5+ Q6 Slope Premium MGS Logo Ball mark IGBRC International Golf Ball Rescue Commission / Founder Member Graduate/Mentor "The World's Greatest Golf Club Without The Course" Member #334 Tester It's all lies I tell you, everywhere the golf ball comes to rest! If it wasn't for inconsistency, I would have no consistency in my game! Link to comment
oyamtr Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 I have had a lot of expertence with used golf balls. I rarely buy new balls anymore, unless there is an exceptional deal. Whether the few roadblocks are surmountable is up to you. The 5A balls mean pristine (usually), no marks, no water balls, played less that a round, etc. The cost of those is not far of the new cost. It also depends on whether you insist upon tour-type balls- Pro Vs, TP 5s, etc. Cost for those is considerably higher. I usually buy 4A balls that will have player marks and logos, neither of which I care about. The problem with below 5A ratings is they become subjective, so you have to be careful of the quality. I have had greatest success with Jerry's Goll Balls on eBay. (No, I am not Jerry, I don't know Jerry, I am not being paid by Jerry, etc.). He normally displays the golf balls in a 3-D pyramid (like on some ranges.) I have bever had a bad batch from him and the prices are lower than many. What I do in shopping for them on eBay is figure the price per ball and compare the ones I like. Look out for exorbitent shipping costs, especially when buying in bulk. Price of shipping everything has gone up. Usually, the good sellers on eBay will have multiple photos of the balls you are buying. There ared good and bad sellers on eBay, like anywhere. Give it a try. Old Bob, Yankees802, Dweed and 3 others 6 Quote Cobra R9 Driver, Titleist TS 2 5W, Mizuno 7 wood, PXG 3 hyb. Cobra One Length 5-PW, New Level 50 and 56 wedges, SeeMore Putter Link to comment
MrHogan Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 I have occasionally purchased used, recycled (not refurbished - avoid) from a couple of sites and have had very good luck with all purchases. I recommend halfpricegolfballs.com or golfballplanet.com. Both sites offer a great selection of brands and condition ratings at very reasonable prices. EasyPutter 1 Quote Taylormade M1 440 10.5 Diamana S+ 60 Callaway XR 3W 15* 565 Speeder Ping G30 5W 18* Diamana F55 Limited Hogan Apex 99 4-E, KBS Tour CT Limited PING G425 22* Hybrid Vokey 54-10, 58-08 200 series wedges (old school) Sik Flo C Vice Pro Link to comment
plano-jae Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 There are "ratings" for used golf balls (Mint-5A, Near Mint-4A, etc) but they only speak to the cosmetics. What one cannot determine is where those golf balls were harvested from. Most "high volume" used golf ball merchants get them from water hazards and one cannot be sure how long they have been in the water. They also use commercial grade machines and chemicals to clean golf balls they harvest. There are some research reports that suggest that golf balls lose their performance characteristics after being in the water for a period of time (especially if the outer coating has been compromised). To minimize purchasing water golf balls with compromised performance, I would recommend that you only purchase the most recent models (they could not have been in the water or in the elements for long) or from small entrepreneurs (e.g., someone who has a large backyard on the right side of a long par 4/5 fairway OR someone who walks the course looking for golf balls). Of course, if you do not game premium/tour-level golf balls (e.g., Pro V/VX, TP5/5X, ChromeSoft/X) or not that picky about golf balls in general, there are several affordable options other than used golf balls. Franc38, 70445, Yankees802 and 3 others 4 1 1 Quote Malchance 5 .mp4 Link to comment
ChiefMikeOfficer Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Specifically focusing on 3+ piece urethane / "tour" balls - other models might be different: Lots of people have already said this, but there might be some duds in there even if they look good or are rated high on the condition scale. If you're looking for a bit of a discount, look for logo overruns instead of used, which you can usually find at a $5-10/dozen discount over the stock balls. For example, "Mint" ProV1x are likely going to run you $30-35/dozen, maybe more, but golfballs.com has ProV1x overruns for $34.99, with the stock model being $44.99 -- I'd rather pay the extra few dollars rather than take the risk of some bad balls. You just have no idea what logo you're gonna get (some can be fun!), and it might be the prior gen ball (also true of used). Or, other discount options: if you're not using them in tournaments, pick "Practice" over used -- the "Practice" balls perform well, just aren't legal in tournament play. Or, Vice, Snell, and OnCore all put out some really good, tournament-legal balls at lower prices than the mainstream brands (the first two offer bigger discounts than OnCore, but I've had success with all three). GolfSpy_APH, EasyPutter and GPS111 3 Quote Driver: Qi10 LS 8* w/Graphite Design Tour AD-DI 6X or Terra Forza Yellow+ (MGS Test in Progress!) Fairway: Stealth2 Plus, 15* (adjusted to 14.25*) w/ Graphite Design Tour AD-IZ 7X Irons: U505 1 Iron (16*), T200 "Utility Build" 3 and 4 irons, all with Graphite Design Tour AD-IZ 95 X Flex, T100S 5-9 with Nippon Pro Modus 120 X Flex (2021 MGS Test). These things are monsters. Wedges: SM9 46.10, 54.12, and 58.08, all with custom etchings & KBS Tour Masters-themed shafts, X-flex (CHA Post) Putter: Total headcase and Putter Ho. Down to two main options in the rotation (one mallet, one blade), but have 4-5 by the basement putting green that might make it in the bag at some point this year... Mallet: Mezz XL 36" Orange; Blade: Link.1 w/Accra White shaft & grip Link to comment
TylorJudd Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 https://youtu.be/ELNAxzTCQGA Matsubaum 1 Quote I like golf. You should like golf. If life is tough, play more golf! Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond 10.5, Graphite Design Tour AD-MJ 6x Titleist TSr3 18 Degree, Graphite Design Tour Ad-DI 7x Takomo 301CB's, KBS Tours 120S Vokey SM8 48 10F, 52 08F, 56 08M, 60 08M Odyssey O-Works Jailbird Mini, Versa Scheme, 17" Fatso 3.0 Grip, 40" Jazz Tacoma Cart Bag Titleist Pro V1x Link to comment
ChuckZ Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Never been in to buying used golf balls. Kinda like buying a car, sight unseen. You get what you pay for. No guarantee. With respect. GPS111 1 Quote Driver - TSi3 10.75* - Fujikura Speeder 661 TR Fairway - TSi2 14.25* - Fujikura Motore Speeder VC 6.1 Fairway - TSR1 17.0* - Fujikura Vista Pro 65S Hybrid - TSR1 19.0* - Fujikura Atmos Red Tour 75 Hybrid - TSR1 23.0* - Fujikura Atmos Red Tour 75 Irons - T350 (2023) - 5-48W - True Temper AMT Red 95g-107g Wedges - Vokey SM9 - 52.08F, 56.10S, 58.08M ** GolfPride MCC +4 Midsize Grips (all woods/irons/wedges) Putter - 2023 Scotty Cameron Super Select Squareback 2 35" ** Superstroke 1.0 Pistol Grip Golf Ball - TITLEIST - Prov1 (2023) Golf Bags - TITLEIST - Cart 14 (black), Mid Size Tour (black/white) Golf Glove - FootJoy (StaSof), Shoes, Apparel and Outerwear Rangefinder - Bushnell Pro XE Link to comment
Mikedb26 Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 If verifiable from a tournament range then ok in my book. But otherwise who knows where they came from, honesty in advertising... should I say anymore?! If they are like new looking, who knows if they were hit once, ended up in the drink, cleaned and resold. And we that follow MGS religiously, know that's a NO NO!! Years ago when MIZUNO finally released their golf balls in the US, the PGA Show had them for the indoor hitting area. On the last day of the show, the range attendant scooped about 5 dozen into our bags, less they had to take back. Had zero issues, and have used them a few times since. So generally speaking, thumbs down. Like as been said otherwise in this thread, the DTC brands are pretty damn good. Quote SRIXON ZX5 LS Mkll HZRDUS Smoke Blue RDX 6.0 SRIXON Z F85 13.5° 3W & SRIXON Z F85 PING G425 3 hybrid TAKOMO 101 4-pw (custom- Steelfiber 95s 4i-6i, 110s 7i-pw BB&F ferrules) PING Glide 2.0 50° & Cleveland RTX 4.0 Tour Raw 56° EVNROLL ER5 HATCHBACK SRIXON Z STAR Diamond & MaxFli TourX NEVR LOOZ Pro Clip cart bag Link to comment
GolfSpy_KFT Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 At risk of going against the grain, I bought some used ProV1s from an older gentleman off of the Facebook marketplace this year (cue collective head shake of disapproval). I typically don't buy used golf balls, but I offered the guy $50 for 5 dozen and he agreed, so I really didn't feel like I was losing out on anything if they weren't totally up to snuff. He lives on a golf course in a larger city near my hometown, and all of the balls he pulled and none were from water. Being the trusting (to a fault, sometimes) person that I am, I took his word for it. I examined each ball, and 90% of them were in what I would consider 5A condition or better. At least a dozen had been hit once at most, and then there were some that were more along the lines of a 4A category. A good amount had corporate logos and some had player markings, but I don't care about things like that. I picked them up with just a few weeks of the season left this last fall in WI, and put some in play as soon as I got them. They performed just as well as the 2 pack demo ProVs I had gotten from a friend who is a long time fitter at Golf Galaxy. So for me, at least this time around, going the used route did not have a negative impact on my game. Also, to be sure, I am a high handicapper that loses at least a couple golf balls each round. I really like the performance aspect of the ProV1, but cannot justify the price tag. Playing these at less than $1 per ball, I feel like I won the deal far and away. fozcycle, GolfSpy_APH, EasyPutter and 2 others 5 Quote Driver: GT3 9|Tour AD-UB 6S (testing in progress) Fairways: GT2 15 & 18|Tour AD-UB 7S (testing in progress) | Aerojet Max 7|Kai'Li White 70X Hybrid: King TEC 3H|MCA MMT 85g Stiff Irons: Aerojet 6-GW|KBS $-taper Lite Stiff Wedges: Vokey SM10 52.12F|56.12D|True Temper Vokey Wedge Flex Putter: Super Select Newport 2.0 Ball: Tour & ProV1 #LeftyGang Titleist GT Long Game Test (Link Here) Cobra 50th Anniversary Member Special Challenge (link here) Link to comment
Golfnut0226 Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 9 hours ago, skyryder said: Curious what are the feelings about buying “used” golf balls from someplace like Used Golf Balls website. My understanding is these are NOT refurbished balls ( a NO-NO) but I am thinking that maybe they are balls used on the range at professional or higher end amateur events or something similar. Any input is appreciated. I have bought from GolfBallPlanet.com and have had no issues what so ever. The ratings they give the quality of the balls has been dead on. EasyPutter and GolfSpy_APH 2 Quote Link to comment
Jim Shaw Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 I use found balls in the winter, only pro V's, but never ever in tournaments. GolfSpy_APH, EasyPutter and B_R_A_D_Y 3 Quote committed to performance excellence Link to comment
Rickp Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 2 hours ago, EasyPutter said: The only golf ball resale site I know of where their business model of repackaging original best quality balls is Two Guys With Balls at https://twoguyswithballs.com/ They have a partnership with The Stick & Hack Club at http://stickandhack.com/ another high degree of integrity organization that has earned my ongoing support by being focused on providing best value. And “LostGolfballs.com” only ones I would trust. On one of the MGS UTube the Lost Golf balls got a thumbs up. I bought from them and was happy with them. ParFore74x, EasyPutter, GolfSpy_APH and 1 other 4 Quote 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
NoRebound Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 I've been using Lost Golf Balls for the last couple of years and as long as you stay in the 5A Mint catagory you get a solid ball. I'm picky since I play the 2021 Pro V1 in yellow so not all sites work well for me. I gave up on most of the DTC market during the pandemic since finding higher compression yellow balls became too much of a challenge. I have played around with Maxfli Tour balls but I still find that the used Pro V1 is a better performer. Rickp 1 Quote Driver: Callaway Ai Smoke Max-D 9 degree Fairway and hybrids: Callaway X2 Pro Irons: Mizuno JPX 825 Wedges: Mizuno JPX 825 Pro Putter: Scotty Cameron Newport 2 Link to comment
Yankees802 Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 I would and do from time to time. I use them in the backyard for practice. Occasionally use them on the course. Save money!!! EasyPutter, GolfSpy_APH and Paul Hedrick 3 Quote Adams Hybrid Irons, Cleveland wedges 50,53,56,60, Nike Method Putter, Callaway 3 wood, Ping g25 Driver. Link to comment
Ramon Rivera Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 I’ve bought used balls and have so far had a good experience. Especially when I purchase balls listed as in “mint” condition. I’ve purchased premium make golf balls at up to $20 dollars less than what these are listed for in the commercial market. I agree that Vice and others make excellent golf balls, but so far I give a thumbs up to purchasing off the used market. Paul Hedrick, GolfSpy_APH, Rickp and 1 other 4 Quote Ramón Rivera Link to comment
Ramon Rivera Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 1 minute ago, Ramon Rivera said: I’ve bought used balls and have so far had a good experience. Especially when I purchase balls listed as in “mint” condition. I’ve purchased premium make golf balls at up to $20 dollars less than what these are listed for in the commercial market. I agree that Vice and others make excellent golf balls, but so far I give a thumbs up to purchasing off the used market. BTW, I only buy used balls listed as being in “mint” condition from Lost Balls. GolfSpy_APH, tdroma98 and Rickp 3 Quote Ramón Rivera Link to comment
tdroma98 Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 9 hours ago, skyryder said: Curious what are the feelings about buying “used” golf balls from someplace like Used Golf Balls website. My understanding is these are NOT refurbished balls ( a NO-NO) but I am thinking that maybe they are balls used on the range at professional or higher end amateur events or something similar. Any input is appreciated. I've purchased used golf balls from a local store who's been selling used golf balls for over 20 yrs. Whenever I'm interested in trying a new ball, I'll go and buy a dozen balls. Did that a couple of months ago wanting to try Taylormade Tour Response and Bridgestone B RXS balls. Going back to try the new Maxfli Tour balls. I will never buy "Refurbished" balls! I believe MyGolfSpy did a good analysis on Refurbished golf balls this past year and were spot on. Haven't tried any online retailers. GolfSpy_APH and GPS111 2 Quote Titleist T200 Irons - 5i thru Gap Wedge - Stiff AMT Black Callaway PARADYM X 9.0 with Hazrdous X Black 6.0 Stiff Shaft Fairway Woods: Callaway Maverick 3W & RazrX Black 5W - Stiff Flex Rescue: Apex 4 (22 degree )- Recoil 75H stiff flex Wedges: Titleist SM8 - 54 (D Grind) wedge flex; SM8 58(M grind) wedge flex Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom X5.5 Ball: Titleist ProV1 Handicap: 0 Link to comment
gingerbeast87 Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 I guess it depends on how often you lose them. I'm still fairly new so buy cheaper golf balls, used ones could probably work if they were cheap enough GolfSpy_APH 1 Quote Ryan Gardiner Driver: Wilson Deep Red Maxx Woods: 3W Cobra speedzone Hybrid: 4H Cobra Speedzone Irons: Cobra King F8 5-9, PW, GW Wedges: Rife RX7 60:8 & 56:12 Putter: Odyssey White Hot Pro Hammer Link to comment
tortise Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 I rather hit a new cheap than a used premium one Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Stuka44, GolfSpy_APH and GPS111 2 1 Quote Link to comment
doodlegolf Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 I have a coworker who lives on a local course and works for them on the weekends. His high-school-aged son works at the course too and walks the course evenings and picks balls. I have an agreement with the son that I'll buy Pro V1's for $20.00 per dozen. They cannot have been in the water (he doesn't waste his time fishing them out anyway), and I get to pick and choose. Knowing what generation the ball is from the alignment arrows, I only pick the newest and best condition. We're on the 3rd son now, so I haven't bought a new ball in 10+ years. And my golf buddies are buying from him too. GolfSpy_APH, GaDawg and ParFore74x 3 Quote It's not about how well you're playing, but who you're playing with. Link to comment
GPS111 Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 I once read that approximately 3 million golf balls are lost every year so as long as there are buyers, found balls and refurb sales are not going to go away. I have golf buddies that save found balls for over water tee shots but play their normal ball the rest of the round. Fait to a handicap? We all sometimes save them as shag balls for the backyard practice sessions but I'm not a big fan of this either. There is a feel and feedback (remember Top Rock?) a ball gives so any found ball needs to be the same ball I hit to be of benefit to me. And since I have no idea what that balls history is (under water, frozen in winter, etc.) what guarantee and expectation do I have about it's performance? I'm not a tournament player but I do want to play the best I can do for me, new balls only. Why spend a few thou on clubs just to hit a cheap ball? Let the tee be the cheap part of the game. GolfSpy_APH, GaDawg and Stuka44 3 Quote GPS111 Link to comment
HDTVMAN Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Absolutely NOT! ProV1 practice are fine, as they are shipped by Titleist, but used balls could have been underwater for a long period of time. Better to buy a new dozen of inexpensive balls, or hit what you find in the woods. GaDawg 1 Quote Certified Club Fitter. Ping G425 Max Driver 10.5° w/Fujikura Ventus TR Ping G425 Max 5-7-9 Fairway Woods w/Ping Alta CB Ping G425 Irons 5-U w/Ping Alta CB (Power-Spec Lofts) Ping 4.0 Eye2 Glide Wedges 54°-58° w/Recoil SmacWrap Ping Redwood ZB Putter w/PP58 PING Pioneer Cart Bag Lamkin Sonar+ Wrap Mid-Size Grips Link to comment
G56788 Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 I have a friend who swears by used golf balls and buys them by the boxload. The ones I’ve seen are generally in good shape, but whether they perform like new is up for debate. My friend generally only cares that they are yellow and say “ProV1;” he’s not going to spend time analyzing performance. I agree with the others saying that affordable DTC balls are a better option given the uncertainty used balls present with one, very rare exception. Several years and two states ago, I volunteered for an organization I’ll call “Second Fairway”. In late April that year, someone from Augusta National called the director and offered to donate range balls from that year’s Masters. They sent 80 boxes containing every premium ball then in existence. They were all stamped “Practice,” contained no markings, and likely had been hit only once. If this situation happens to you, and you are permitted to take some of them, I’d go with used balls. Quote Link to comment
dlm Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 I use them when I find them in good condition. Rarely need to purchase them. I would want to inspect them, many small golf shops carry recycled balls. Personally, I would be wary of web orders tho, and opt for new Maxfli's or Vice, Wilson Duo, or Encore if I wanted new. Quote Dave Mueller Link to comment
bosasaty Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 I refuse to buy new golf balls. In Canada, you can't even get a dozen new decent 2-piece distance balls for <$30 - Titleist Trufeel are $29.99 Cdn. plus 13% tax. I'm not good enough to notice much difference in golf balls, (+/- 15 handicap) but I still like to play good 3-piece urethane balls. Besides, I usually lose at least one sleeve per round! My go-to site is lostgolfballs.com. They have great variety and various qualities, prices are reasonable, and I have never had a quality issue. I buy 5A (mint) or 4A (near-mint), but NOT refurbished - had issues with those. Most of the 4A's are almost new, 1 or 2 in a dozen might have a small scuff. My problem is I keep seeing "deals" from other sites and end up buying some to try them! No issues with quality (foundgolfballs.com, halfpricegolfballs.com) but now I have about 25 dozen various brands in my basement! Quote Link to comment
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