SV677 Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 I have bought used balls from LostGolfBalls.com for years. I have bought both Mint condition and Refinished. (They guarantee the refinished ball is what it says it is. If it's a Pro V1, it is a Pro V1, not a lesser ball). I had one instance with Mint balls that had 4 or 5 lesser balls, but usually that was not the case. The Refinished balls have been excellent and I can't tell the difference from new other than they are all numbered 1. The price of the refinished balls beat the DTC balls by a mile and the Mint balls are still a better price. Quote Link to comment
Everardo Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 8 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said: 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. What he said There's so many good and affordable choices of quality balls out there that I don't see the appeal of used golf balls anymore. Stuka44 and GolfSpy_APH 2 Quote Link to comment
ChuckZ Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 If you loose a lot of golf balls during a round or use them to practice. Could be the answer. Go for it. Where I play most of the guys find theirs's on the course. Play in a senior men's league. 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
Golfnut0226 Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 1 hour 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. copuldn't agree more and they seem to go in the woods just as good Ramon Rivera 1 Quote Link to comment
Jim OMarra Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Just do a simple Google search and you will find a number of tests using robots that show that used ball perform just as well as new ones. And of course, at a way lower cost, or free if you're a good ball hunter. PS. I'm not in the business of selling used balls. Quote Link to comment
garyt1957 Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 I personally buy used balls but only local from marketplace. I've found guys who live on a course and the balls were hit in their yard and surrounding areas, no water balls. Cheap, no shipping charges and haven't had any problems. Quote Link to comment
Msnarr84 Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Echoing some of what's been said above; I get pro v1s from LostGolfBalls.com for year round general play, also sticking with "Mint" condition. There's obviously some variability to be expected but on my normal weekend rounds I'm ok with that. If I get one that is scuffed up or feels/looks odd, I throw it in the shag bag. This basically gives me room to stock up on new ProV1s for less than full price whenever available, whether it's the rare deal or if I have a gift card or pro shop cash to use. If I'm playing in any kind of tournament or event where I need to ensure quality, I'll use the brand new ones then. Best of both worlds in my opinion... Quote Driver: Titleist TSi3 - Fujikura Pro 2.0 Tour Spec 6X Woods: Sub70 949x - Fujikura Pro 2.0 Tour Spec 7X Irons: Sub70 639 Black MB 4-P - TT DG X100 ; Sub 70 699 Pro 3i Wedges: Sub 70 286 52* & 56* ; Sub 70 JB 60* Putter: Scotty Cameron Newport Ball: Titleist Pro V1 Link to comment
warbirdlover Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 They're not that great of a savings. I quit buying them years ago. Stuka44 1 Quote What's In the Bag Callaway Rogue ST Max 10.5° driver w/stiff Xcaliber Avalon 5 shaft Tour Edge Exotics EXS 220 3-wood w/stiff Xcaliber Mystic 5 shaft Tour Edge Exotics EXS 220 3-hybrid w/stiff Xcaliber RT shafts shaft Malby KE4 Max irons with reg Xcaliber RT shafts Callaway Jaws full toe 60° wedge with Project X Catalyst 80 wedge graphite shaft Odyssey White Hot OG #7 CH stroke lab putter Callaway Org 14 bag I'm not over the hill. I'm on the back nine. Link to comment
TR1PTIK Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 The biggest issue I see with used balls even when purchasing the highest grade/same model/same year ball is that they won't come from the same batch or lot. If you care much about your 2nd or 3rd ball performing like the 1st, this matters - even with Titleist. Used golf balls just create another layer of variability in a game with plenty of variables already and, as others have mentioned, there are plenty of affordable options in the tour urethane category to negate such a purchase. If you want some quality balls to practice with that's one thing, but I'd still prefer to just cycle in balls I've retired from my own bag and replenish those with new. Stuka44 and fozcycle 2 Quote Driver: ST190 9.5* Fujikura Atmos Blue 5S Fairway Wood: ST190 15* Fujikura Atmos Blue 6S Hybrid: CLK 17* Fujikura Speeder EVO HB Irons: J40 CB (3-PW) Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 Wedges: Milled Grind 2 54* & 58* Dynamic Gold S200 Putter: Tri-Hot 5k Two 34" Bag: Players 5 Stand Bag Ball: Maxfli Tour Link to comment
Stuka44 Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 10 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. Many here have brought up good points which directly bear on if used, new, cheap, premium, are right for you. I provide this only as an example to point out why I would not buy used premium balls, and will continue to purchase New Srixon Z-Star XV balls(which are 4 piece Urethane Balls. Z-Star XV's start every year at $45 a dozen, I bought 4 dozen in December 2022, they were $40( with $20 off a $100 or more purchase from Dicks, I got them for $35 a dozen). Now after the first of the year you can simply purchase "2021" versions for $35. I looked on Used Golf Balls, the 48 ball bucket (5A) Srixon Z Star XV's are listed at $112, or 28 dollars a dozen. I played 43 rounds in 2022 at a cost of $1281, and I lose right round 4 dozen a year. Here is the Math: Used: $1281 + $112(4dz lost balls)=$1393/43(rounds)= $32.39 per round. New : $1281 + $140(4dz lost balls)= $1421/43(rounds)= $33.04 per round. That is $0.65 a round. For $28 dollars a year I choose to eliminate some possible negative variables, which come with the used balls. I am not preaching, and I understand that each individual is different, and their circumstances are different(cost, # of rounds), and how they view the game of golf as a whole is different. Many, many things impact why one golfer chooses to use one ball over another. I present this just as a point of consideration. Depending on how many rounds you play in a year, the cost of those rounds, and how many balls you actually lose in a year the savings, of using used, or new middle of the road balls in the $25-$30 range may not save you as much as you think. TR1PTIK, ChiefMikeOfficer, fozcycle and 2 others 4 1 Quote Driver: Cobra King Speedzone Irons: Mavrik 4-GW Wedges: CG-14 56 & RTX 52 Hybrid: Callaway Apex Pro 2H Woods: Gigagolf 3W, Putter: Ping Scottsdale Wolverine Ball: Srixon Z-Star XV Link to comment
warbirdlover Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 33 minutes ago, stuka44 said: Many here have brought up good points which directly bear on if used, new, cheap, premium, are right for you. I provide this only as an example to point out why I would not buy used premium balls, and will continue to purchase New Srixon Z-Star XV balls (which are 4 piece Urethane Balls. Z-Star XV's start every year at $45 a dozen, I bought 4 dozen in December 2022, they were $40( with $20 off a $100 or more purchase from Dicks, I got them for $35 a dozen). Now after the first of the year you can simply purchase "2021" versions for $35. I looked on Used Golf Balls, the 48 ball bucket (5A) Srixon Z Star XV's are listed at $112, or 28 dollars a dozen. I played 43 rounds in 2022 at a cost of $1281, and I lose right round 4 dozen a year. Here is the Math: Used: $1281 + $112(4dz lost balls)=$1393/43(rounds)= $32.39 per round. New : $1281 + $140(4dz lost balls)= $1421/43(rounds)= $33.04 per round. That is $0.65 a round. For $28 dollars a year I choose to eliminate some possible negative variables, which come with the used balls. I am not preaching, and I understand that each individual is different, and their circumstances are different(cost, # of rounds), and how they view the game of golf as a whole is different. Many, many things impact why one golfer chooses to use one ball over another. I present this just as a point of consideration. Depending on how many rounds you play in a year, the cost of those rounds, and how many balls you actually lose in a year the savings, of using used, or new middle of the road balls in the $25-$30 range may not save you as much as you think. We agree on golf balls. These are the best balls going for the price. RollingGreens and Stuka44 2 Quote What's In the Bag Callaway Rogue ST Max 10.5° driver w/stiff Xcaliber Avalon 5 shaft Tour Edge Exotics EXS 220 3-wood w/stiff Xcaliber Mystic 5 shaft Tour Edge Exotics EXS 220 3-hybrid w/stiff Xcaliber RT shafts shaft Malby KE4 Max irons with reg Xcaliber RT shafts Callaway Jaws full toe 60° wedge with Project X Catalyst 80 wedge graphite shaft Odyssey White Hot OG #7 CH stroke lab putter Callaway Org 14 bag I'm not over the hill. I'm on the back nine. Link to comment
BMDubya Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 11 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said: 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. Really agree here! Two of our local clubs used to have found balls at the counter, usually .25/ea, $1.00/ea for premium balls. Those bins stayed pretty full the entire year. Even the older generations have caught onto the DTC companies, imo. GolfSpy_APH 1 Quote Cally Epic Flash 3 / HZRDUS 1100- 6.5/tipped 1.5” TM M3 3wd HL/ Rogue 80x Srixon 785/ DGTI x100s Bridgestone Tour B/ 52°&58°- DGTI s400 Scotty TEI3 Long Neck Link to comment
LebanonOz Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 My wife and I play yellow balls and were using Snell before 2020. Over the last couple of years yellow has been hard to come by so we looked for alternatives and settled on MaxFli Tours. We looked for used ProV1 and find those available from golfballsdirect.com to be very good. We've also ordered other brands and models from there and never had a problem. If you want to give used balls a shot there is good information in this thread: Forum Topic 54842: lostgolfballscom-mint-condition-aint-what-it-used-to-be tony@CIC and GolfSpy_APH 2 Quote G425 LST 10.5* - Aldila Rogue White 130 MSI 70 Regular G425 3Hybrid 19* - Fujikura Pro 2.0 Hybrid 7 - Regular G425 4Hybrid 22* - Ping Tour 2.0 85/R Mizuno 5i-GW - JPX 923 Hot Metal Pro - KBS Tour 120 Stiff (soft stepped) RTX ZipCore 56* - Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 Black White Hot OG 7S, Garsen Quad Tour non-tapered grip Titleist ProV1x Left Dash; ProV1; Testing 2024 Snell Prime 3.0 and 4.0 Shot Scope X5 watch; Bushnell Pro X2 Range Finder Link to comment
Donn lost in San Diego Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Really? I mean, really???? New are so cheap, so many, choices, colors, etc. How much money is in your clubs, your greens fees, beer or cigar??? But I scoop up found balls when I play, and in the late evenning dusk, with no one behind me, I go to a wide fairway and hit a bunch of tee shots and leave them. tony@CIC, GaDawg, Stuka44 and 2 others 2 2 1 Quote Drv: PXG 0211 10.5 deg, Evnflo Riptide CB 40 gram A flex; and 2004 Callaway 454 Ti 10 deg on RCH 65 regular flex. 3W: Callaway Steelhead Xr Tensei Blue CK 55 gram A flex. 5W : Titleist TSi 1 on Aldila Ascent 40 regular flex. Driving Iron: Mizuno MP 18 MMC Fli-Hi 3i 18 degree, Recoil 95 reg flex. 4 iron: GFF Mizuno Fly-Hi, 24 degree hollow body. 5 Hybrid: Mizuno 2017 version JPX Fli-Hi wave tech, Recoil ESX 460 reg flex. 6 - PW: Ping I 500, on Recoil Smacwrap ES 760, reg flex. Wedges: 52/9 GFF Mizuno S5; Lob: 60/6 GFF Mizuno T7; Sand: old 56/12 Hogan Sure Out, heavy sole, Apex shaft. Chipper: Ancien Regime Don Martin "Up n In" brass/bronze. Putter: Odyssey Stroke Lab "R" Ball, face balanced, 2 piece, Stroke Lab multi material shaft. Link to comment
Stuka44 Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 2 minutes ago, Donn lost in San Diego said: Really? I mean, really???? New are so cheap, so many, choices, colors, etc. How much money is in your clubs, your greens fees, beer or cigar??? Agree 100%. I've tried to point this out. That new $500 driver is actually adding $8.33 to the next 60 rounds played. But I'm going to save $1.49 per round buying used 5A Pro V1's, or $.65 cents a round for Srixon Z-Star XV's. Golf balls are 'Too Expensive"! It is just one of those things in golf that just won't end! By the time you calculate as you said, greens fees, equipment, clothing, food and beverages purchased at the course, All of that when calculated as adding to the cost of a round are all more than the cost of a couple new, EVEN premium golf balls, lost per round. Dweed and tony@CIC 2 Quote Driver: Cobra King Speedzone Irons: Mavrik 4-GW Wedges: CG-14 56 & RTX 52 Hybrid: Callaway Apex Pro 2H Woods: Gigagolf 3W, Putter: Ping Scottsdale Wolverine Ball: Srixon Z-Star XV Link to comment
Duxman130 Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Maxfli Tour. Buy them for $30 dozen new. Read the MGS review. Titleist Pro V1 $35 dozen used mint condition on LostBalls. LebanonOz and fozcycle 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Bill Hendry Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 (edited) I have purchased Pro-Vs, Bridgestone B series, TaylorMade mint balls averaging around $2.00 per ball including shipping when the new versions are now a bit over $4 per ball. I can't tell the difference between a new ball and the mint used ball except sometimes you might get a logo ball and I don't care. I carry around a 8 handicap and my Scotch Irish heritage prevents me from paying more than twice as much for something when it seems like i can get the same thing for less. I do purchase the Maxfli balls when I buy new as they are fantastic even with the recent bump in price - I generally get two dozen for $60. The only real pain is that to get free shipping you generally have to spend $80 - $90 but I don't mind stocking up for the season. I like the amount of spin I can get around the green with the premium balls, but I am never going to spend $50 a dozen for balls. I have ordered from both LostGolfBalls and FoundGolfBalls with success at both. Edited January 6, 2023 by Bill Hendry silver & black, fixyurdivot, Dweed and 3 others 5 1 Quote Titleist TSR3 Driver - 9.75 degrees Taylor Made Mini-Driver 13.5 degrees Ping G30 5 Wood Ping G30 4 hybrid Mizuno MP20 - MMC irons 4-PW - Nippon Stiff shaft, Z-grip grips Titleist SM7 Wedges 50, 54 Ping Cadence TR B65 Putter Link to comment
tony@CIC Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 1 hour ago, LebanonOz said: If you want to give used balls a shot there is good information in this thread: Forum Topic 54842: lostgolfballscom-mint-condition-aint-what-it-used-to-be Yup - I use to be a proponent of lostgolfball.com but then DTC came into the picture. Snell, Vice, etc. and have never been back to lost balls. Brand new Vice Pro Plus for 29/doz. and you know they haven't been in the water or shanked into the woods. fozcycle, Stuka44 and fixyurdivot 3 Quote Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment
CarlH Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 When I was a higher handicap player and frequently lost balls in the woods or dumped them in the ponds or cut them (balata era), I had no issues buying used golf balls (even getting X-outs). As I got better, my preferences for golf balls evolved and I became more conscious of what ball I played. Now, I just prefer fresh, new golf balls. Last time I bought used golf balls was maybe 5 or 6 years ago when a kid was selling them from just off one of the tee boxes. He wanted $1 per ball so picked out 5 balls, gave him $5, returned those 5 balls and gave him 5 more used ones from my bag and gat a big "thank you, sir" from his smiling face. GaDawg, Rickp and SlowNLow 3 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
tbirds16 Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 I use LostGolfBalls.com and GolfBallsDirect.com. I normally get the 5A Pro V1's. I got 4 dozen at Christmas from GolfBallsDirect.com for about $23 a dozen. I've never had an issue of playability and losing one in the woods or water is not as painful. I've also tried Bridgestone Tour B RX and at much cheaper prices gives me the opportunity to try new brands. I had an issue once with LostGolfBalls.com order. The balls didn't seem to be the 5A that I paid for. I contacted customer service and they sent me replacements of the ones that were not what they should have been. LebanonOz, fixyurdivot, EasyPutter and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment
RATOUR7 Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 Not a fan of playing used balls, although when practicing I will use them sometimes trying tricky shots !!! If They fly out into the boonies , no big deal... Quote Link to comment
SlowNLow Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 Few years back I bought some used/refurbished Z-Stars and ProV1s. I don't remember hitting any great shots with them or hitting any bad shots either, that I would say, "hey if that wasn't a used ball, it would have been in the hole...." or "damn if that ball wasn't used, I wouldn't have sniped it into that's lady's patio.." Well I guess I did hit some bad shots with them because they are long gone but since then I got informed by others, maybe even by some on this website, that used golf balls may not perform as well for various reasons and I now will not use them even to the point if there is a bark mark/cart path bruise etc I will not use it anymore. Actually I never hit a great shot and say, "good thing that was a new ball..". I do hit some (maybe more than some) awful shots and the last thing I would think of is that the golf ball is the problem. If we use that "Archer/Arrow" analogy, did the archer get away with blaming the miss on the arrow? Or give the arrow credit for a hit? Or was he too busy ducking? silver & black 1 Quote Link to comment
Tallwood88 Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 I've been buying used balls, mostly Pro V's for a few years now. I have zero complaints. I always buy the mint quality balls and usually when they are having a great sale such as Black Friday. I'll pick up 5 dozen at around $25 or less a dozen and free shipping. Nothing wrong with that. Plus, it's a few less pieces of plastic littering the planet. Dweed, silver & black and Ramon Rivera 3 Quote Link to comment
chisag Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 22 hours ago, Donn lost in San Diego said: New are so cheap, so many, choices, colors, etc. How much money is in your clubs, your greens fees, beer or cigar??? But I scoop up found balls when I play, and in the late evenning dusk, with no one behind me, I go to a wide fairway and hit a bunch of tee shots and leave them. ... I never smoked and don't drink alcohol so I have even more money for golf balls. As you and others have stated, new balls are inexpensive compared to most of golfs expenses. If I were a high index player, I would be using Kirkland balls at $15 a dozen or Maxfli Tours at $30 a dozen or some of the older ball deals like Trispeed and Trispeed Tours for a price somewhere in-between. There are always bargains on new balls if you look for them. ... If I am a good player, I don't want that one ball that curves into a hazard because that "mint used ball" was defective. Even if that is one ball out of a dozen or two. If I am a high index player I really don't want a ball curving into a hazard when it wasn't my fault. Hard enough to hit good shots with good swings and when you do if the ball doesn't cooperate it could be very confusing instead of rewarding. ... In the end it is your money and your golf game and while many of us may give our strong opinions as to why used isn't the best idea, if you are happy with used or just want to believe "mint" means it wasn't a new ball that was hit in the water with the first swing and then sat there for a year but looks great to your eye, that is certainly your prerogative. fozcycle, GaDawg, Stuka44 and 3 others 6 Quote Driver: Qi10 10.5* ... AutoFlex Dream 7 SF405 Fairway: Qi10 5 wood ... Kai'li Blue 60R Hybrids: G430 Hybrid 22*... Diamana LTD 65r Irons: '23 T200 4-9i ... Steelfiber i95r Wedges: MG3 46*/50*/54* MG4 58* ... Steelfiber i95r Putter: Sport-60 33" Ball: '24 TP5x/Maxfli Tour X Link to comment
MacTourney Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 22 hours ago, CarlH said: When I was a higher handicap player and frequently lost balls in the woods or dumped them in the ponds or cut them (balata era), I had no issues buying used golf balls (even getting X-outs). Ah, I remember those days, having about 35 balls in the leather bag wondering if you had enough balls to complete the round. Hilarious looking back... CarlH, EasyPutter and Dweed 3 Quote Good hand action comes from good body action. Link to comment
RollingGreens Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 I’ll stay away from refurbished. I will shell out the lineup if needed for pro v1s. If things get tight or I’m loosing balls left and right I didn’t have a huge issue with the vice pro plus. Recently I have the best deal in town with my in laws living on a course, part of the house sits on the last shot of a par 5 and then the other part is in a par 3 with a lake. I never thought I’d find so many premium errant balls. Plus they have an 18 foot ball retriever for the lake! GaDawg and Rickp 2 Quote Stealth 2 Plus 9deg Kai' li Red Stealth 2 13deg Aldilla Rogue Silver Stealth 2 15deg Aldilla Rogue Silver JPX 921 Hot Metal 4-PW Nippon Modus 120s SM8 54 and 58deg Dynamic Gold Wedge Flex Scotty Cameron Newport 2 Titleist ProV1 Hoofer Stand Bag Stewart Q Follow Electric Caddie 300 PRO Rangefinder Official Nippon Regio B+ Driver Shaft Review Official Stewart Q Follow Review Link to comment
fixyurdivot Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 On 1/6/2023 at 5:09 AM, EasyPutter said: 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. ^^^This^^^. Some reputable sources are worth the savings and involve low risk on performance. Generally, so long as balls haven't been submerged for extended time, they're fine... or at least from the standpoint that 99% of the forum wouldn't notice a difference on the course. So "thumbs up" for me if acquired from well known/trusted sources. EasyPutter, silver & black, RollingGreens and 1 other 4 Quote G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w ZX5 Irons 4-AW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) ER5v Putter (Official Review) AI-One Milled Seven T CH (Official Review) Link to comment
silver & black Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 On 1/6/2023 at 2:52 PM, Donn lost in San Diego said: Really? I mean, really???? New are so cheap, so many, choices, colors, etc. How much money is in your clubs, your greens fees, beer or cigar??? But I scoop up found balls when I play, and in the late evenning dusk, with no one behind me, I go to a wide fairway and hit a bunch of tee shots and leave them. I'm guessing you make six figures a year...lol. Some of us don't. Some of us find ourselves having to be financially frugal and creative to get by and still be able to play the game we love. Just sayin'............................... RollingGreens, Dweed, Another Steve and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment
Donn lost in San Diego Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 2 hours ago, silver & black said: I'm guessing you make six figures a year...lol. Some of us don't. Some of us find ourselves having to be financially frugal and creative to get by and still be able to play the game we love. Just sayin'............................... Nope. I am a grocery store checker, in California, in the Food & Comml Workers Union, make $51 thou. In California. where everything costs a bit more and . . . . . . . . . At least, I live and work near Callaway, Titleist, Evnroll, Torrey Pines, etc. etc. Dweed, silver & black and GaDawg 3 Quote Drv: PXG 0211 10.5 deg, Evnflo Riptide CB 40 gram A flex; and 2004 Callaway 454 Ti 10 deg on RCH 65 regular flex. 3W: Callaway Steelhead Xr Tensei Blue CK 55 gram A flex. 5W : Titleist TSi 1 on Aldila Ascent 40 regular flex. Driving Iron: Mizuno MP 18 MMC Fli-Hi 3i 18 degree, Recoil 95 reg flex. 4 iron: GFF Mizuno Fly-Hi, 24 degree hollow body. 5 Hybrid: Mizuno 2017 version JPX Fli-Hi wave tech, Recoil ESX 460 reg flex. 6 - PW: Ping I 500, on Recoil Smacwrap ES 760, reg flex. Wedges: 52/9 GFF Mizuno S5; Lob: 60/6 GFF Mizuno T7; Sand: old 56/12 Hogan Sure Out, heavy sole, Apex shaft. Chipper: Ancien Regime Don Martin "Up n In" brass/bronze. Putter: Odyssey Stroke Lab "R" Ball, face balanced, 2 piece, Stroke Lab multi material shaft. Link to comment
hankf47 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 My background is in the manufacturing and testing of golf balls. Golf ball initial-velocity does degrade with time (about 1 yard for every feet/second loss). The environment the golf balls are exposed to will have a direct impact on, what I call, "performance loss factor". For instance, a hot and/or wet environment will have the highest "performance loss factor" on golf balls. Having said that, most high handicappers will not be able to discern performance loss on "refurbished/old golf balls" due to their lack of distance/dispersion control of their shots. Dweed and fozcycle 2 Quote Link to comment
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