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how are used golf balls graded

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GOLF BALL GRADING GUIDE

PEARL Pearl Grade golf balls are the best avai ...
A GRADE A Grade golf balls are clean, perfe ... A Grade golf balls are clean, perfe ...
B GRADE B Grade recycled golf balls may be cosme ... B Grade recycled golf balls may be ...
C GRADE C Grade golf balls offer the best value ... C Grade golf balls offer the best value ...
May 24 2022

Full Answer

What determines the grade of a golf ball?

The condition of each golf ball determines its grade and allows us to systematically separate the good golf balls from the excellent golf balls. Learn more about our retrieval and sorting process by watching this video.

How many grades of golf balls do we sell?

Based on customer Feedback and our own staff experience with over 30 years of experience in the golf ball industry, we sell golf balls online in 4 grades for the top lines of golf balls. Pristine quality is the Best of the Best recycled balls available.

What does a used golf ball look like?

These golf balls will include player (sharpie or felt pen) markings, team, and corporate logo. How a new ball would look after 9 holes of golf. Very playable, good condition golf balls. These golf balls are cosmetically challenged, the AA grade used golf ball may look worn, discolored, blemished and scuffed.

What is an AA grade used golf ball?

These golf balls are cosmetically challenged, the AA grade used golf ball may look worn, discolored, blemished and scuffed. These are great for beginners, first timers or they can be used as practice balls for the avid golfer. These balls will include player (sharpie or felt pen) markings, team and corporate logo.

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What does AAA mean in used golf balls?

AAA. Triple AAA grade golf balls are like new. These high quality recycled balls look, feel, and play like new. They have a consistent brand label, color, and shine. Very minor surface scratches and imperfections are possible.

What does 4A and 5A mean for golf balls?

Based on the golf ball's overall condition, we determine whether the ball will be graded as Prime/5A (Mint) or Near Prime/4A (Near Mint). We only source the highest grade golf balls & maintain rigorous standards.

What are the ratings of used golf balls?

Our Three Grades of Used Golf BallsMint Condition (AAAAA) Performs like new. ... Near-Mint Condition (AAAA) Minor cosmetic blemishes and imperfections like gloss-loss, abrasion and minor discoloration. ... Value Condition (AAA) Great for beginners, or as practice balls for avid golfers.

What does 5A mean for a golf ball?

5A / AAAAA / 1st Quality / Mint These balls have the appearance of a new golf ball with absolutely minimal marks if any at all and will be shiny in appearance. Please note that some balls may have a small logo or minor ink spot. This grade is ideal for the serious golfer.

What are C grade golf balls?

GRADE C. These golf balls are cosmetically challenged, the AA grade used golf ball may look worn, discolored, blemished and scuffed. These are great for beginners, first timers or they can be used as practice balls for the avid golfer.

Which Pro V1 should I play?

If you're looking for a softer feel, especially in the short game department – select the Pro V1. If you normally hit a high ball off the tee and don't mind launching a little lower, the Pro V1 is again the answer. However, the low-ball hitter will definitely benefit from the Pro V1x.

What's the difference between a grade and B grade golf balls?

Grade A: These are of excellent quality, having only missed out on Pearl grade due to a pen mark or tiny blemish. Likely only ever to have been used for one or two holes. Grade B: Superb value balls which will show signs of play, ideal for high handicappers.

Are Grade B golf balls good?

Grade B or AAA+ (Good Quality) Very playable, good condition, may include moderate surface blemishes, slight scuffs, minor discoloration which will not affect the trajectory, distance or flight path of the ball. Ball will not have cuts. Higher grade Practice and X-OUT models may be included.

Are Grade A golf balls good?

A Grade golf balls are clean, perfectly playable that may have minor scuffs or marks but nothing that would affect distance, trajectory or feel of the ball. Condition is similar to a golf ball that was played for a few holes.

What is the number one golf ball on tour?

Pro V1Titleist likes to remind us that that the Pro V1 is the No 1 ball used by professionals on worldwide golf tours, but that it's a great ball for non-superstars as well. The ball is manufactured to perfectly balance short game control without sacrificing good yardage from the tee.

What should I look for when buying a golf ball?

A key consideration when choosing a golf ball is the number of pieces in its construction. There are two main options: two-piece golf balls and multi-layer golf balls. Two-piece golf balls are simply made up of the core and cover. These balls are a great choice for beginners and golfers with a high handicap.

What is a Grade 4A golf ball?

Near Mint (4A) Recycled Golf Balls. Condition similar to a ball that has been played for a few holes. Player pen markings or logos of all shapes and sizes can be present. Slight cosmetic blemishes, discoloration or loss of luster are possible on few balls.

Refinished

Refinished balls are subject to performance variations from new ones. These refinished golf balls were processed by one or more of the following steps: stripping, painting, stamping, and/or clear coating in a golf ball factory.

Overruns

Overrun balls are factory brand new balls that have never been played. They do not have any construction or performance deficiencies. This classification can include some prior generations. Some will have factory logos.

Quality Ratings

Golfballs.net sells reclaimed golf balls at the best prices on the world wide web. Our golf balls are ranked in 5 different grades, according to their condition,and have a 100% guarantee! The golf balls we sell have been washed with bleach and soapy water only. We don't re-coat or refinish our golf balls as some of our competitors do.

Our Grading Scale

The very finest balls from our hand-selected sorting process. Excellent/superb condition!

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