Golf Ball Grading

Quality Ratings

Golfballs.net sells reclaimed golf balls at the best prices on the world wide web. Our golf balls are ranked in 5 different grades, according to their condition,and have a 100% guarantee! The golf balls we sell have been washed with bleach and soapy water only. We don't re-coat or refinish our golf balls as some of our competitors do. Appearance and performance have not been altered!

 

Our Grading Scale

Pearls: Compares to other's Mint and AAAAA Grades
  • The very finest balls from our hand-selected sorting process. Excellent/superb condition!
  • No scuffs or club marks
  • Balls may contain team or corporate logos and/or standard player pen markings

 

Grade #1: Compares to other's Near Mint and AAAA Grades

  • Very good condition balls at a reasonable price
  • Balls may have vary slight abrasions or minor discoloration 
  • Balls may have small blemishes or cosmetic imperfections
  • Balls may have larger player pen markings
  • Balls may contain team or corporate logos

Grade #2: Compares to other's Good and AAA Grades

  • Good condition
  • Playable balls for the golfer that doesn't mind some small abrasions or scuff marks
  • Balls may have varied discoloration/tint
  • Balls may contain team or corporate logos and/or larger player pen markings
  • Balls may include imprints of X-Outs or Practice on them
  • Parents you may want to buy these for the kids' golf bags, to keep them out of yours!

Grade #3: Compares to other's Practice and AA Grades

  • Average condition that is playable for the inexperienced or budget golfer
  • No representation is made for coloration, scuffs or tint
  • Balls may contain team or corporate logos and/or larger player pen markings
  • Great to hit as "water balls" or when play is under adverse condtions

Grade #4: Hit-A-Ways/Shag and Practice Grades

  • Low cost and lower quality balls that are ideal for practice
  • Hit once and forget, or pick them up for repeated play
  • These balls may have scuffed and discolored covers
  • May have a small cut or peeling clear coat