What do you do with old golf balls?
What to Do With Old Golf BallsSelling Old Golf Balls. Many people don't know that used golf balls can also be sold. ... Give Away Old Balls. ... Clean & Reuse Golf Balls. ... Turn Old Golf Balls Into Decorations. ... Use an Old Golf Ball as a Massage Tool. ... Use an Old Golf Ball as a Meat Tenderizer.
Is there a market for old golf balls?
Such balls, in good condition, regularly fetch enormous sums at auction. Collecting such balls requires knowledge and expertise to determine worth and authenticity. Discovered by chance as a useful substance for golf balls, gutta percha balls in their early years are highly desired by collectors.
Do golf balls deteriorate with age?
There have been no definitive scientific studies on exactly how long they will be fine for however golf ball researchers at Titleist state that as long as you keep your golf balls away from excessive heat or cold they can safely be stored for five years and most likely up to a decade.
Do unused golf balls have a shelf life?
You can usually get about 10 years out of an unused golf ball, again, provided that it is stored properly. The best temperature for golf ball storage is around 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Are used golf balls worth anything?
When recovered and cleaned up, these used balls sell for as little as six cents wholesale and up to $1 or more retail. It's a $200 million industry, and a golf ball diver can make $100,000 per year, according to Golf.com.
How do you make money selling used golf balls?
Go to the local golf course or country club and make a deal with management. Tell them you sell "after market" golf balls and that you would like to use their club as a resource. A deal like this should yield around 20 to 25 percent of your revenue to the golf club.
When should you throw away a golf ball?
Now, see if your ball is going to float. Drop it in, and walk away for a minute or two. If the cover is intact, then there should be absolutely no leakage to the internal area of your golf ball. If it starts to sink or you see any air bubbles coming up at all, it's a sign that the cover has a microfracture.
How long should a dozen golf balls last?
So keep your balls in a cool, dry place and they will last for awhile. The golf ball researchers at Titleist state, "Today's Titleist golf balls can be safely stored for five years or even more, as long as they are kept away from excessive heat. ... Normal indoor conditions should be fine for storage."
Can golf balls go in dishwasher?
According to Golf Week, golf balls can be cleaned in the dishwasher on the top rack. Just don't wash dishes at the same time! 17.
Do golf balls lose distance with use?
Its results confirmed that in the absence of visible damage, repeated use had no effect on a ball's performance. However, it also found that even small scuffs led to a measurable loss in distance, reducing driver distance as much as 6 yards.
Does water hurt golf balls?
Does Water Affect Golf Ball Performance? Theoretically, and anecdotally, yes. A layer of water inside the ball does it no favors. Since the ball isn't able to compress as much, it will surely not be able to fly as far – especially if it's been lying in water for months, or even years.
Does it hurt golf balls to freeze?
It is certainly not a good idea to hit a ball when it is at freezing temperatures, because this will not only cause damage to the ball but probably the club as well, never mind the potential damage to your body if you are not warmed up properly.
Smish21
Hey guys I was reading the topics about the Callaway Supersoft and it got me wondering, is there a disadvantage to using a low compression golf balls in 70 plus weather?
Geaux Gators
If you hit the ball harder than its designed then I think it makes it counter productive.
Smish21
I could see that. My swing speed is only around 89-92. So I can understand how a harder swing would compress the ball to much and hurt distance. I heard from a guy at the dome. That his fitter had him hit both the SS and SR1 and he had better numbers with the SS. So I figured I would give it a try.
Fourmyle of Ceres
Just for information, I'll point out that not one iota of physical evidence has ever been published (to my knowledge) demonstrating any loss of ball speed from high clubhead speed players using "too low compression" golf balls and "overcompressing" them. Everyone around here seems to assume that is true but it's just an assumption that appears to "make sense" or something like that, to some people at least.
dcmidnight
I have been playing the Duo for the last 16 months straight and have compared it on course against the ProV1x, the Bridgestone B330 and am currently testing it against the Callaway SR3.
Smish21
Thanks for the input guys! I'm still figuring out how to be a better golfer lol. (I only have one full season under my belt) and I am really looking into all aspects of my game.
Fourmyle of Ceres
NJpatbee, I know that's a plausible idea but in my own experience it just doesn't happen. I've hit balls side-by-side on exactly the same shots comaparing a 100, 110, even nearly 120 compression rating ball to some other ball in the 70's or 80's. I can not find one bit of difference in distance. Even on mishits.
Feedback
Sounds about right to me. Not sure what exactly happens during the refurb process, but its gotta decrease performance. All the ones ive found around my course have the paint peeling off or bubbling. Id rather use an ugly, beat up, and sliced non-refurb anyday. Thanks for the comparison.
Feedback
Did you put a ProV1 against a ProV1x? Not making excuses for the recycled balls, and definitely not a scientist or an expert when it comes to the golf ball, but could some of the distance loss be due to the different type of ball? Maybe the lower spinning X works better for your game than the regular ProV? Granted I don't think the distances should be that far off, but just another factor to consider.
Feedback
Thanks for the write up. Well done. The 10 holes you mention, were they the only holes you hit both new and old balls? Any noticeable difference with irons or spin? That's a surprising difference if they just clean the balls and don't re-paint or re-surface them.
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bpark1210
The course I work at uses "simple green" we can go through about 150,000 balls a day at full capacity. They balls run through a washer for less than 5 min and they come out brand spankin new everytime.
baseballfrk8998
I've cleaned 1000's of balls that I've found in the woods or in ditches.. This is the easiest way: Put the balls into a pillow case with 3-4 rags, zip tie the pillow case shut and wash them in the washing machine with a cup of bleach.. Works perfectly and is simple.
jabrch
I have put them in the washing machine--seriously! No problems ever and they come out cleaner than they`ll ever be! If you don`t believe me, take them to a laundermat! You`ll be amazed!
wntbtw
I have put them in the washing machine--seriously! No problems ever and they come out cleaner than they`ll ever be! If you don`t believe me, take them to a [b]laundermat [/b]! You`ll be amazed!
wundej
The course I work at uses "simple green" we can go through about 150,000 balls a day at full capacity. They balls run through a washer for less than 5 min and they come out brand spankin new everytime.
greglarson2
I have put them in the washing machine--seriously! No problems ever and they come out cleaner than they`ll ever be! If you don`t believe me, take them to a laundermat! You`ll be amazed!
Marengo
I give mine to the guard, sit down and pop a tinny and watch some golf. An hour latter they are all clean, like magic
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mickeyward
I buy alot of "recylced" balls locally off craigslist and at my golf clubs pro shop (nothing like buying your own lost balls back!), I dont mind playing these balls as long as they dont have obvious defects (scuffs/etc) but one thing that bothers me is that most of the used prov1's and nicer brand balls are usually heavily "marked" with permanent markers..
Augie
Much dep [ends on how long the ink has been on the ball. I have had good luck using the same item I use for my grips.....Low Odor Mineral Spirits.
onetime19
I just tried rubbing alcohol and a microfiber cloth and got these results. At the same time this mark is only a few months old.
dpark
I use Lysol Basin, Tub and Toilet cleaner (Aerosol can). One squirt on the ball, wait 5 secs, rub firmly with a towel, clean as a whistle
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