Matt Saternus Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I thought the same thing NGage, but after reading up on it, I'm starting to reconsider. Not much difference between mint AAAAAA recycled and new - other than the price. Yup. I was really happy to see that MGS had actually tested them and shown that they're every bit as good as new balls. Follow me on Twitter: @MattSaternus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP GolfSpy Dave Posted March 26, 2010 SPY VIP Share Posted March 26, 2010 Shall we each pick a model and do independent testing and report back? Volvo Intorqueo All the cool kids follow me on twitter: @GolfspyDave If you are not a cool kid, following me on twitter will make you cool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Saternus Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Shall we each pick a model and do independent testing and report back? I didn't do it intentionally as a test, but I've played new and used ProV1X's and never found a bit of difference. Follow me on Twitter: @MattSaternus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted2Golf Posted March 26, 2010 Author Share Posted March 26, 2010 Shall we each pick a model and do independent testing and report back? I'm game. Hmmmm, now what model would you pick? I can't imagine... Callaway FT-9 Driver 10.5* Grafalloy Prolaunch Axis Blue Callaway FT-9 Driver 9.0* Grafalloy Prolaunch Platinum Cobra Baffler Rail F Fairway 15.5* Fujikura Motore Wilson FYbrid 19* UST Proforce AXIV Core Cobra Baffler Rail H Hybrid 22* Fujikura Motore Ping I15 Irons 5-UW AWT Ping Tour-W 56*,60* DG Spinner Ping Redwood ZB Putter, WRX Starshot, 35" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Saternus Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I'm game. Hmmmm, now what model would you pick? I can't imagine... I wonder if the used ball sites even mess with used Gamers. They'd probably be about a nickle a piece, so I'd get scientific and test them against new ones. Follow me on Twitter: @MattSaternus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP GolfSpy Dave Posted March 26, 2010 SPY VIP Share Posted March 26, 2010 lostgolfballs gamer AAAAA= 13.95 Volvo Intorqueo All the cool kids follow me on twitter: @GolfspyDave If you are not a cool kid, following me on twitter will make you cool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Saternus Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 lostgolfballs gamer AAAAA= 13.95 Compared to GG, I guess that's alright. I just saw them there for $18/dozen. Still haven't placed my GPP order, hopefully I'll do that today. Follow me on Twitter: @MattSaternus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo32 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Well after reading into this some I decided for AAAAA NXT Tours I'd try a dozen for $12.95. My good friend said his uncle has played AAAAA Pro V1's for years from lostgolfballs.com and my friend said he tried them and couldn't tell a difference between a used and new golf ball. Im excited to get my NXT Tours. Titleist 905R 9.5* w/ RIP Beta 60x Adams 4060 16* w/ Matrix F7M2s Maltby KE4 Tour 19* w/ AXE Xcaliber Tour Hybrid TS Adams CB1 3-PW w/ KBS Tour S Hardstepped 1x Scratch 8620 DS TNC grind 53* & DS EGG grind 58* w/ Dynamic Gold S300 Ping Redwood D66 w/ KBS Tour Black Nickel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Saternus Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Well after reading into this some I decided for AAAAA NXT Tours I'd try a dozen for $12.95. My good friend said his uncle has played AAAAA Pro V1's for years from lostgolfballs.com and my friend said he tried them and couldn't tell a difference between a used and new golf ball. Im excited to get my NXT Tours. Sounds good, be sure to report your findings. I'm a little concerned about all this good publicity for recycled golf balls. If everyone makes the switch, who will buy the new balls that I get secondhand? Follow me on Twitter: @MattSaternus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamo Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I have never bought, and don't think I ever will buy, recycled golf balls. Why? If you find some balls in great shape what is the downside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo32 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Sounds good, be sure to report your findings. I'm a little concerned about all this good publicity for recycled golf balls. If everyone makes the switch, who will buy the new balls that I get secondhand? I'll report back and let you know how they look and work compared to a new NXT. I have to agree with you about wondering who will still buy new balls but I can say that when it comes to my annual tournaments I only play brand new Pro V1s. To me there is just something about stepping up to the tee with a brand new Pro V1 at the start of a tournament. Titleist 905R 9.5* w/ RIP Beta 60x Adams 4060 16* w/ Matrix F7M2s Maltby KE4 Tour 19* w/ AXE Xcaliber Tour Hybrid TS Adams CB1 3-PW w/ KBS Tour S Hardstepped 1x Scratch 8620 DS TNC grind 53* & DS EGG grind 58* w/ Dynamic Gold S300 Ping Redwood D66 w/ KBS Tour Black Nickel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Saternus Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I'll report back and let you know how they look and work compared to a new NXT. I have to agree with you about wondering who will still buy new balls but I can say that when it comes to my annual tournaments I only play brand new Pro V1s. To me there is just something about stepping up to the tee with a brand new Pro V1 at the start of a tournament. No argument whatsoever. Cracking open a fresh sleeve of balls is like opening a new box of crayons - millions of possibilities. Off the cartpath, into the drink, off a tree... Follow me on Twitter: @MattSaternus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted2Golf Posted March 26, 2010 Author Share Posted March 26, 2010 No argument whatsoever. Cracking open a fresh sleeve of balls is like opening a new box of crayons - millions of possibilities. Off the cartpath, into the drink, off a tree... In the bush, in the sandtrap, off a rock, in a cactus (yes, done that one), and off a cliff (done that one too). Callaway FT-9 Driver 10.5* Grafalloy Prolaunch Axis Blue Callaway FT-9 Driver 9.0* Grafalloy Prolaunch Platinum Cobra Baffler Rail F Fairway 15.5* Fujikura Motore Wilson FYbrid 19* UST Proforce AXIV Core Cobra Baffler Rail H Hybrid 22* Fujikura Motore Ping I15 Irons 5-UW AWT Ping Tour-W 56*,60* DG Spinner Ping Redwood ZB Putter, WRX Starshot, 35" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo32 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 No argument whatsoever. Cracking open a fresh sleeve of balls is like opening a new box of crayons - millions of possibilities. Off the cartpath, into the drink, off a tree... Who knows maybe a few pars and a birdie if I am lucky. I am really anxious to play these used NXTs though because aside from my 2 major tournaments in the year I just play for fun so no reason to spend a lot of moeny on brand new balls when I can get them almost brand new for half the price. Titleist 905R 9.5* w/ RIP Beta 60x Adams 4060 16* w/ Matrix F7M2s Maltby KE4 Tour 19* w/ AXE Xcaliber Tour Hybrid TS Adams CB1 3-PW w/ KBS Tour S Hardstepped 1x Scratch 8620 DS TNC grind 53* & DS EGG grind 58* w/ Dynamic Gold S300 Ping Redwood D66 w/ KBS Tour Black Nickel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWShoot67 Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 I personally would never play them but I'm real picky. I play a NEW ball every round and after that ball makes it through one round it goes in my shag bag. I've got like two 5 gallon buckets of Prov's and Prov1 x's. After seeing what people are paying for these balls I should start selling them for 1/2 price as they almost look new maybe a couple abrasions from a crisp wedge shot but all in all they're flawless. heck when you buy these reconditioned balls you just don't know how long they've been sitting at the bottom of a pond or how long they've been sitting in the elements. JMO! The Bag: Right handed Cobra King FLYZ+ 10.5* w/ Aldila Rogue 125 R 44.5" Tour Issued TM M2 10.5 w/ Mitsubishi Tensi CK Pro Blue 60S Tour Issued TM M2 15* w/ GD Tour AD 7S 43" TM R7 17.5 HFS w/ Tour AD 7S Stiff 42" Cobra S3 Pro's 4-pw w/ Aldila RIP Tours SLT 115 Reg. 5i 38.5" Titleist Vokey Proto's 52*,54*,58* all TTDG S-400 TM TP5 X Scotty Cameron SSS Tiffany 009 350 34.5" or Bettinardi BB1 DASS Proto GHIN # 5144472 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP GolfSpy Dave Posted March 27, 2010 SPY VIP Share Posted March 27, 2010 I personally would never play them but I'm real picky. I play a NEW ball every round and after that ball makes it through one round it goes in my shag bag. I've got like two 5 gallon buckets of Prov's and Prov1 x's. After seeing what people are paying for these balls I should start selling them for 1/2 price as they almost look new maybe a couple abrasions from a crisp wedge shot but all in all they're flawless. heck when you buy these reconditioned balls you just don't know how long they've been sitting at the bottom of a pond or how long they've been sitting in the elements. JMO! You can probably sell dozens in zip lock bags all day long on craigslist for $20 each. Set up 10 bags and see if there are any takers. The beauty of craigslist is it's free. Volvo Intorqueo All the cool kids follow me on twitter: @GolfspyDave If you are not a cool kid, following me on twitter will make you cool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamo Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 No argument whatsoever. Cracking open a fresh sleeve of balls is like opening a new box of crayons - millions of possibilities. Off the cartpath, into the drink, off a tree... And eventually in the hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWShoot67 Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 You can probably sell dozens in zip lock bags all day long on craigslist for $20 each. Set up 10 bags and see if there are any takers. The beauty of craigslist is it's free. Or empty egg crates? what do you think? Heh heh LOL The Bag: Right handed Cobra King FLYZ+ 10.5* w/ Aldila Rogue 125 R 44.5" Tour Issued TM M2 10.5 w/ Mitsubishi Tensi CK Pro Blue 60S Tour Issued TM M2 15* w/ GD Tour AD 7S 43" TM R7 17.5 HFS w/ Tour AD 7S Stiff 42" Cobra S3 Pro's 4-pw w/ Aldila RIP Tours SLT 115 Reg. 5i 38.5" Titleist Vokey Proto's 52*,54*,58* all TTDG S-400 TM TP5 X Scotty Cameron SSS Tiffany 009 350 34.5" or Bettinardi BB1 DASS Proto GHIN # 5144472 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Saternus Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 You can probably sell dozens in zip lock bags all day long on craigslist for $20 each. Set up 10 bags and see if there are any takers. The beauty of craigslist is it's free. Better yet, send your kids out to the course with those bags and have them sell them to golfers. I used to see kids doing that with the balls they found in their backyards and I always liked to pick out a couple and throw them a few bucks, I appreciated their hustle. Follow me on Twitter: @MattSaternus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP GolfSpy Dave Posted March 27, 2010 SPY VIP Share Posted March 27, 2010 Better yet, send your kids out to the course with those bags and have them sell them to golfers. I used to see kids doing that with the balls they found in their backyards and I always liked to pick out a couple and throw them a few bucks, I appreciated their hustle. Look at you offering a kid a few bucks for a dozen slightly used prov1's I just envision the kid saying "That's $20 sir" as you are giving him a good rub on the head... Volvo Intorqueo All the cool kids follow me on twitter: @GolfspyDave If you are not a cool kid, following me on twitter will make you cool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted2Golf Posted March 27, 2010 Author Share Posted March 27, 2010 Better yet, send your kids out to the course with those bags and have them sell them to golfers. I used to see kids doing that with the balls they found in their backyards and I always liked to pick out a couple and throw them a few bucks, I appreciated their hustle. Same here. One of the courses I play on regularly has a couple of holes that have houses bordering one side of the fairway. The kids are often out doing that very thing. I try REALLY hard not to add to their ball collection on those days. Its a little embarrassing to have to buy your own balls back... Callaway FT-9 Driver 10.5* Grafalloy Prolaunch Axis Blue Callaway FT-9 Driver 9.0* Grafalloy Prolaunch Platinum Cobra Baffler Rail F Fairway 15.5* Fujikura Motore Wilson FYbrid 19* UST Proforce AXIV Core Cobra Baffler Rail H Hybrid 22* Fujikura Motore Ping I15 Irons 5-UW AWT Ping Tour-W 56*,60* DG Spinner Ping Redwood ZB Putter, WRX Starshot, 35" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP GolfSpy Dave Posted March 27, 2010 SPY VIP Share Posted March 27, 2010 Only $2 from this kid. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivNptwIrQkI "Didn't ask for a dime!" Volvo Intorqueo All the cool kids follow me on twitter: @GolfspyDave If you are not a cool kid, following me on twitter will make you cool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Saternus Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Very young John Cusack? Love it. The kids I bought from were selling mixed dozens of garbage balls in egg crates, a few bucks was a total gift. I do like the image you painted though, it made me laugh. Follow me on Twitter: @MattSaternus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrlandoGolfBlogger Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 I've made some refurb golf ball purchases before and I've been satisfied for the most part. I'm actually in the market now for some ProV1x's and found this company out of Arizona called fore-used-golfballs.com and they've got a dozen mint ProV1x's for $21.95, which was by far the best price I've seen, only problem is, they don't specify whether or not they are the 2009 series. Presently In my Bargain Bin Golf Bag Driver: Cleveland Launcher DST Driver 3 Wood: Cleveland Launcher DST Fairway Wood Hybrids: Wilson 3h & 4h Fybrid Irons: 2009 TaylorMade Burner Irons Wedges: Eidolon 60 Degree Cleveland CG 15 52 & 56 Putter: Bettinardi BB1 Balls: Top-Flite Gamer & TaylorMade Penta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP GolfSpy Dave Posted March 29, 2010 SPY VIP Share Posted March 29, 2010 Has anyone ever bought used from Amazon.com? See them listed here and there under the new ball page. Volvo Intorqueo All the cool kids follow me on twitter: @GolfspyDave If you are not a cool kid, following me on twitter will make you cool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSchindler Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Has anyone ever bought used from Amazon.com? See them listed here and there under the new ball page. It seems like Amazon is a middle man for some smaller companies with certain speciality products. It might be the same situation here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP GolfSpy Dave Posted March 29, 2010 SPY VIP Share Posted March 29, 2010 Gator bait golf balls, lost golf balls, and golfball planet show up when you click the used button for this listing, but the listing itself is filled by amazon. just seemed like a strange market area that should be filled by another vendor http://www.amazon.com/Nike-Recycled-B-Grade-Experienced-Professional/dp/B000RKIRXU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1269875507&sr=8-1 Volvo Intorqueo All the cool kids follow me on twitter: @GolfspyDave If you are not a cool kid, following me on twitter will make you cool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo32 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Well I recieved my order of 2 dozen grade AAAAA Titliest NXT Tour golf balls from lostgolfballs.com last night. First off 13 didn't have logos on them and 11 did have logos. I examined the balls closely and I had 4 were the red on the number was yellow so in the sun I am assuming and 3 were scuffed up a little like they barely hit a tree or something. Overall 17 of the 24 golf balls looked really good. I will play with them compared to a brand new NXT on thursday and see how they compare. Titleist 905R 9.5* w/ RIP Beta 60x Adams 4060 16* w/ Matrix F7M2s Maltby KE4 Tour 19* w/ AXE Xcaliber Tour Hybrid TS Adams CB1 3-PW w/ KBS Tour S Hardstepped 1x Scratch 8620 DS TNC grind 53* & DS EGG grind 58* w/ Dynamic Gold S300 Ping Redwood D66 w/ KBS Tour Black Nickel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBarry Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I've made some refurb golf ball purchases before and I've been satisfied for the most part. I'm actually in the market now for some ProV1x's and found this company out of Arizona called fore-used-golfballs.com and they've got a dozen mint ProV1x's for $21.95, which was by far the best price I've seen, only problem is, they don't specify whether or not they are the 2009 series. Try here: www.rockbottomgolf.com John Barry Bring the Funk, Back to Golf The Golfer's Trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkatshoots69 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I just bought Callaway XTour AAAA from lostgolfballs.com and they are great. I haven't noticed any performance differences in these balls. I will def. buy more! Driver: Ping G410 10.5* w/Hazrdus Blk 6.0 (S) Fairway W: Ping G400 3 Wood w/stock (S) Hybrid: Taylormade Gapr Lo 3 w/stock (S) Irons: Ping i210 4-PW w/Dynamic Gold 120 (S) Wedges: Callaway Jaws 48, 52, 56 w/Dynamic Gold 120 (S) Putter: Odyssey 3T Ball: Taylormade TP5 X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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