What are refurbished golf balls?
Refurbished or refinished golf balls are second-hand balls, generally taken from a water feature on a golf course or hazard past the rough of a course where golfers do not go.
They’re the lowest quality of golf balls that go through Used golf balls are ranked from “mint” to “value”, with mint being classed “AAAAA” and value: “AA”.
Is it worth buying used golf balls?
Yes. Used golf balls offer virtually the same performance as a new golf ball for sometimes more than 50% off from some retailers. At the same time, however, you should keep in mind that used golf balls come with their fair share of imperfections.
Because they’ve already been hit several times, you may hit a couple of inconsistent shots every now and then. That aside, rest assured that most used golf balls are extremely high performing and still have a lot of life in them even after usage.
Are used golf balls as good as new?
In terms of performance: Yes. Used golf balls can be as good as new. As always, looking at the retailer description will help answer your exact question. Our review team tested out new Callaway golf balls vs. used Callaway golf balls and the difference was not noticeable.
We highly recommend saving money and going with these used golf balls, as our review team states, why not save the money? It’s worth noting that you’ll be getting fairly usable golf balls for a significantly lower price range. As long as you’re mindful of the seller’s reputation, you’ll have nothing to worry about as far as ball quality goes.
How to tell if used golf balls are good?
Read the description of the refurbished ball retailer. If they market the performance as being the same as a new ball, then purchase that pack. The look of the golf balls doesn’t matter as much as the performance, and our tests of used golf balls show that performance doesn’t vary much from used to the new ball. An alternative way to check for a used golf ball’s quality is to drop it.
Give the ball a casual bounce on any solid surface such as a countertop or tile floor. Ensure you make it bounce as high as possible without destroying anything valuable. Compare the height with that of a new ball and ensure it performs slightly similarly to the new golf ball.
Do golf balls lose distance with age?
No. Our tests show that within a period of 2 years used golf balls have extremely similar distance yardage as a brand-new ball. Going further, average carry, spin rates, and ball speed all stayed relatively the same between used golf balls and brand-new golf balls.
You can, however, maintain your ball’s distance by storing it in temperatures of about 37 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit. Among the major causes of a broken-down ball structure is UV light. Knowing this, you’ll want to steer clear of balls that have a faded shade that signifies they’ve been left outside for too long.
It also helps to play golf with a dry club. Carry around a spare towel in your bag to dry the club in case it rains or if there’s moisture on the turf.
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