| Golf s sometimes a frustrating game. Many have | | | | blemish or mark. |
| been known to lose their cool after hitting a ball | | | | Slightly less perfect balls are Grade B or Grade 2. |
| into the rough, a sand trap or the water. | | | | These have more than one mark, but play like |
| Sometimes, the ball just seems to disappear. | | | | new. Accordingly, the price is a bit less than the |
| Tired of wasting all that money on golf balls that | | | | near perfect ones. |
| don't seem to ever come back? Try investing in | | | | Finally, there is a third grade called Grade C or 3. |
| some of the used golf balls available online. | | | | Occasionally the site will go ahead and call them |
| If you golf, chances are you've gone through | | | | range balls. These balls are more used, with |
| your share of balls. They seem to get lost all the | | | | several marks and blemishes, but would be |
| time, and the costs mount quickly. Even the best | | | | suitable for range play or practice rounds. These |
| golfers routinely lose balls, and for the average | | | | are even less expensive than the others. |
| duffer, these "misplaced" golf balls can quickly | | | | Make sure that your site specifies that there are |
| become an expensive addition to the golf outing. | | | | no "X out" or manufacturer rejects. You should |
| Used golf balls that are in great condition and | | | | be receiving slightly used, but good balls. Also, you |
| ready to play can be purchased in bulk over the | | | | may want to inquire if the site you have chosen |
| internet. There are many companies that sell used | | | | allows water balls. I'd avoid these if possible. |
| balls, usually in dozens. Different companies have | | | | Check with your local golf club as well. Sometimes |
| different grading systems but they are all | | | | local clubs hold sales of used balls to clear their |
| relatively similar. | | | | inventories as well. You may be able to buy back |
| Most sites describe some sort of quality | | | | some of the balls you lost last season! |
| assurance sorting, so that the balls are graded. | | | | Finally, compare price and shipping costs on your |
| Balls are sorted into various categories and sold | | | | used golf balls. Most shipping charges seem to run |
| by the dozen. | | | | between $5.95 per dozen and $7.95 per dozen, |
| Top grade used golf balls are often called Grade | | | | but verify in advance. You should also be able to |
| A or Grade 1, one or two sites listed them as | | | | get a significant shipping discount for orders of |
| Grade AAA. They are usually described as like | | | | more than one dozen. |
| new. Many customers have commented that | | | | Shopping for used golf balls can be a great way |
| these balls are often indistinguishable from the | | | | to cut the expenses of your golfing habit. Before |
| new ones, and can be subsequently lost just as | | | | you hit the links, try purchasing some practice |
| quickly as those right out of the sleeve. These | | | | balls you won't mind losing! |
| are usually described as near perfect with a slight | | | | |