| If you're looking to save money on those | | | | - The surface marks will not affect the |
| expensive golf balls there is a way: buy used golf | | | | trajectory, distance or flight path of the ball. |
| balls for about a quarter of the price that you | | | | - The x- out's and practice balls are not included in |
| would pay for if they were new. Not all used golf | | | | this category |
| balls are created equal, some are near perfect | | | | - No cuts will be found in Triple A golf balls. |
| and some are horribly damaged. Now, of course | | | | Double A's: |
| near- perfect golf balls are going to fetch a higher | | | | - A playable ball. |
| price and really damaged golf balls are going to | | | | - Excellent for high handicap and for a beginner. |
| fetch a lower price. | | | | - It can be best used for the dreaded water |
| Most used golf balls are graded using the A | | | | hazards |
| system. Quadruple AAAA's (also known as near | | | | - They have minor imperfections |
| mint) used golf balls are the highest quality used | | | | - Have discoloration |
| ball you can buy. Single A used balls are the most | | | | - They have flaws like scuffing, player markings |
| damaged ball you can buy. These golf balls are | | | | and other club marks. |
| great for practice. In the list below you can see | | | | - X- out's and practice balls are included |
| how each grade of golf ball is determined. I should | | | | - They also include some of the Triple A balls and |
| mention that there is no official used golf ball | | | | lower grade balls |
| grading system this is just the most common | | | | - Noticeable flaws but still playable. |
| grading system out there. | | | | - It is most appropriate for green practices. |
| Quadruble A's: | | | | - This looks similar to a ball that was played for |
| - It is very close to a new ball | | | | 18 holes. |
| - Small pen markings are possible on the balls | | | | Single A's: |
| - They are very closer to a perfect condition and | | | | - They constitute the biggest percentage of golf |
| are high quality balls | | | | balls |
| - Almost flawless with minor imperfections | | | | - They are designated for personal practice |
| - They are consistent in color and shine | | | | - They have color damage, scuffing and club |
| - The x- out's and practice balls are not included in | | | | marks |
| this category. | | | | - They do not have any cuts |
| Triple A's: | | | | - They have moderate surface blemishes |
| - They may have a small scuff and small | | | | - They look similar to balls that are played after 9 |
| imperfections. | | | | or more holes. |
| - Buyers may find slight tanning on some of the | | | | - Not affected by trajectory, distance and have a |
| balls received. | | | | nice flight path of the ball |
| - They are on par with MINT balls in quality | | | | - X- outs and practice balls are not included in the |
| - The only exception found with the MINT balls is | | | | list. |
| that, Triple A balls are tanned or off in color | | | | B: |
| - A golfer can bargain to the maximum extent. | | | | - They have cuts and are great for river. |
| They are perfect for the golfer who prefers only | | | | - Meant for target practice |
| performance and not the cosmetics of the ball. | | | | - Have heavy surface blemishes and other marks. |
| - They are blemished. | | | | - They are known as SHAG ball. |
| - They look similar to the ones played after 3- 5 | | | | - Include x- out's and practice balls. |
| holes. | | | | |