What is a AAAA golf ball?

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".

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.

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 grades of golf balls?

What are C grade golf balls?

C GRADE. C Grade golf balls offer the best value for money and ideal for practice rounds. Moderate cosmetic blemishes and surface marks as well as discolourations are often present. The integrity and flight characteristics are not compromised.

AAAA golf balls.

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 is a Grade B golf ball?

Grade B: Superb value balls which will show signs of play, ideal for high handicappers. Some will have just missed out on Grade A due to a small scuff, while others will show other minor marks or discolouration. All playable, and does not include any x-outs or balls marked “practice”.

What is the best grade for golf balls?

What is the number one golf ball on tour?

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.

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.

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.

Do new golf balls go further than old ones?

Lab tests, including our own, show little or no loss in yardage compared to new balls, and most golfers report no appreciable difference in play. But most of this research is based on tests of mint-quality used golf balls pulled from water hazards with no understanding of how much time each ball spent underwater.

Is it worth buying recycled golf balls?

There's not too much wrong with recycled balls. If you buy them from a reputable seller, you'll get a decent collection with five out of every fifty being a bit scruffy but still playable. The only real issue with recycled balls are the ones that have been burned by fire or have their cover chipping and peeling away.

Does using new golf balls make a difference?

The conclusion was clear. None of these “myths” was in fact a myth. Whatever club in the bag was used by testers, and with any of the grades of used ball tested, there was no significant impact on performance.

Do soft golf balls go further?

Do Softer Golf Balls Go Further? As a general rule, soft low compression golf balls will travel further when you hit your driver and irons. With your wedges, soft and firm golf balls should travel the same distance.

What is the easiest golf ball to see?

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 is the best inexpensive golf ball?

What are the numbers on a golf ball for?

Nothing, really. These single-digit numbers are simply there for identification purposes. Say you and your buddy both play the same golf ball—a Titleist Pro V1, for example. You want to make sure you can tell them apart during the round, and using balls with different numbers can help you do that.

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.

Are 20 year old golf balls still good?

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."

How often should you change a golf ball?

The most simple answer to the question of how often should you change your golf ball is that there are no set rules. Some Tour players change their ball after a certain number of holes, but the truth is, this is more based on superstition than the diminishing quality of the ball itself.

Do golf balls lose performance with age?

While golf balls do get old, the overall performance will generally be maintained with proper storage and care.

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.

Does water damage golf balls?

It depends on how long a golf ball has immersed underwater. Even waterlogged golf balls can last a long time, but their playing effectiveness will decrease. When a more significant fracture appears on the ball's cover, and the water invades the inner part on a bigger scale, the water can ruin the golf ball.

When should you stop using a golf ball?

When To Change Your Ball. Without visible damage, a golf ball can last up to seven 18-hole rounds without any loss of performance. In fact, you are more likely to lose a golf ball on the course before it just wears out. But as soon as the ball feels rough, you should replace it.