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.

What is the best grade for golf balls?

Also known as "Good", "3rd Grade" or simply "Used" performance-wise these balls are no different to Grade A or Pearl just not as nearly as clean looking. C Grade golf balls offer the best value for money and ideal for practice rounds.

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 AAAA golf balls good?

The AAAA golf balls are budget-friendly because they balance a great price per ball with great quality. At the end of the scale, but still in the top category in terms of quality, is the AAA/3rd quality.

How good are Grade A golf balls?

A Grade. Our A grade golf balls are in lightly used condition and represent excellent value for money. Grade A balls may have minor surface marks, discolouration and ink marks. They will have no cuts or creases.

What are Grade B golf balls?

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. The ball will not have cuts. Higher grade Practice and X-OUT models may be included.

What are the numbers on a golf ball for?

Golf balls have numbers on them, quite simply, as a way of making it easier for golfers to identify their golf ball when they play. Back when there were fewer types of golf balls, and their markings weren't as differentiated, it was difficult for golfers to figure out which ball was theirs.

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.

What does AAA golf ball mean?

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 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 is the number one golf ball on tour?

Titleist Pro V1

Titleist 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 is a pearl golf ball?

PEARL GRADE

These balls have both the appearance and feel of a ball that has been hit only once! They are our best quality balls and as such are very hard to tell from new. Some balls may display a logo and/or a small player's ink mark. There are no Refinished, X-Out or Practice balls in the pack.

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.

What is AC grade golf ball?

Condition: C Grade

These used golf balls will be free of cuts, but may have slight scuffs, blemishes, minor discoloration and smudged print. Higher-grade x-outs and practice models may be included.

Are orange golf balls easier?

This ball is made for all-around performance, feel and value. Simply put, yellow golf balls are a lot easier to see. This is especially true with the fluorescent or neon yellow hue found on many balls, including the Srixon Q-Star and Q-Star Tour.

What are the different types of golf balls?

There are five types of golf ball construction and they are each based on the number of pieces used to create the golf ball.

• One-piece golf balls.
• Two-piece golf balls.
• Three-piece golf balls.
• Four-piece golf balls.
• Five-piece golf balls.
• Low Spin.
• Medium Spin.
• High Spin.

What is the difference between high and low number golf balls?

Your golf ball may also have a three digit number of around 300-400. This is most likely going to indicate the number of dimples on the ball. A three digit number of around 100 will likely indicate the compression rating and not the number of dimples. Golf ball numbers indicate a number of useful tools to the user.

What is the rarest golf ball?

Divers have begun a search in Donegal for what they believe could be some of the world's rarest golf balls. The gutta percha balls once belonged to golfing legend Old Tom Morris, who won the Open four times in the 1860s.

What do you do with old golf balls?

What Can You Do With Old Golf Balls?

1. Christmas Ornaments. You can make Christmas wonders with your old golf balls. ...
2. Garden Critters. This is another project you can choose to do yourself by using used golf balls at your disposal. ...
3. Vase Filler. ...
4. Table Cloth Weight. ...
5. Massage. ...
6. Tool For Tenderizing Meat.

How do you clean golf balls?

Removing them is easy as rinsing the golf ball under running water and using an acetone-based nail remover.

1. Rinse the golf balls to remove dirt and debris. ...
2. Dab acetone on a piece of cotton and wipe off until the pen marks disappear. ...
3. Use dishwashing soap to clean the golf balls before drying them with a towel.

What is the longest golf ball for seniors?

The Callaway Super Soft is the longest golf ball for seniors. It's a 2-piece, low compression golf ball that offers excellent distance. This golf ball has a soft feel, but it flies far.

What ball does Phil Mickelson use?

A close-up image of Phil Mickelson's Callaway Chrome Soft X golf ball has emerged on social media this week and it's interesting to note that he does not have a number on his dimples, but instead his own logo.

What ball do most pros use?

Titleist. Without a doubt, Titleist is the most widely played ball on the PGA Tour and they have more Top 50 players on their books than any other manufacturer. The latest stats show that 69% play a Titleist golf ball.

Can pros use colored golf balls?

The PGA Tour has no rule preventing pro golfers from using a coloured golf ball. Pros are allowed to use any golf ball in any of the major professional golf tours provided it is on the 'List of Conforming Golf Balls' issued by golf's governing bodies, the USGA and R&A. Over 750 of the balls on the list are coloured.

What are soft golf balls good for?

A low compression ball helps to reduce the amount of ball speed lost on mis-hits and provides performance through the bag to help golfers get the most out of every shot they encounter on the course. Softer golf balls also allow the golfers to hit the ball higher which is beneficial to most golfers.