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 ... |
Full Answer
What are the different grades of golf balls?
The grade of the ball is judged by the cover condition, with the best balls being placed into our top grades and worst condition balls being placed into our lowest grades. Refinished Golf Balls - Refinished golf balls are the pinnacle in the used ball market.
What should a golf ball look like in good condition?
Great condition for all types of play. These balls are in very good condition and in many cases will look like they should be in the AAAAA/Mint grade. The balls will have slight wear marks and be very similar to a ball you have played for three to four holes.
How do I know if my ball is graded?
Grading scale. Appear and feel similar to a new ball. Will show no or very little wear. Player pen markings or logos of all shapes and sizes can be present. Appear and feel similar to a new ball. Processed via one or more of the following steps: stripping, painting, stamping, and/or clear coating.
What is a premium grade golf ball?
The premium grade consists of AAAAA grade balls. Overall these balls are in excellent shape and do not exhibit any scuffs, fading, or wear. These balls may have a logo and/or pen marking.
What is the best grade for golf balls?
MINT. Mint quality is the best available grade. ... GRADE A. Near mint recycled golf ball will have slightly noticeable imperfections, generally how a new ball would look after 1-3 holes of golf and will include scuff marks. ... GRADE B. ... GRADE C. ... GRADE D.
What are the grades of 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 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 does AAAA mean for golf balls?
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. This grade is also known as "Mint", "Perfect" "Pearl" or "AAAAA".
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.
Are AAAA golf balls good?
5A / AAAAA / 1st Quality / Mint Golf Balls This grade is ideal for the serious golfer and is also known as "Mint", "Perfect" "Pearl" or "AAAAA". This grade will mainly contain balls with Logos unless item is marked NO LOGO or Pristine .
Which Pro V1 should I play?
If you hit it higher, usually as a result of faster swing speeds and higher spin rates, then the ProV1 would probably be the better ball for you. If you typically hit the ball lower, due to slower swing speeds or lower spin rates, then the ProV1x will be better for you out on the course.
Are Grade A golf balls good?
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.
What does it mean when a golfer's swing is slower?
The slower a golfer's swing, generally speaking, the more flex he or she requires in the shafts that are in their golf clubs. And the faster the swing, the more stiffness. Tempo also matters: A jerkier swing requires more stiffness, a smoother swing less stiffness, generally speaking.
Why do golf shafts bend?
Shaft makers vary the amount of stiffness because golfers have different types of swings—different swing speeds, different tempos—and different amounts of stiffness in a shaft better match up to those different swings.
What happens if you mismatch your golf shaft?
If your swing is mismatched to your golf shaft flex—if you are using an X flex shaft, for example, when you should be using an R flex shaft—you will have a harder time squaring the clubface at impact. The way your shots are flying can clue you into the possibility you might be using the wrong flex.
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.
Condition: B Grade
The condition of this golf ball will be similar to a ball that has been played for a few holes.
Condition: C Grade
These used golf balls will be free of cuts, but may have slight scuffs, blemishes, minor discoloration and smudged print.