What is the difference between MINT and GOOD grade used golf balls?

MINT (5A) grade golf balls are cosmetically comparable to new with little to no visible wear. GOOD (4A) grade may show slight discoloration or light scuffs. Both grades contain no refurbished or X-out balls.

Will I get refurbished balls in my order?

MINT (5A) and GOOD (4A) grades contain no refurbished or X-out balls. FAIR (3A) grade may include refurbished and practice balls.

What are X-out golf balls?

X-out balls are new balls that failed quality control at the factory. The manufacturer marks them with X's or crosses out the brand name. They are cosmetically imperfect but fully playable. We only include X-outs in FAIR (3A) grade.

What are refurbished golf balls?

Refurbished balls are used balls that have been repainted or recoated to look new. We only include refurbished balls in FAIR (3A) grade.

Will I get colored or matte balls in my order?

Yes, roughly 15-20% of any mix may include colored or matte finish balls. Same ball underneath — just a different look.

What year models will I get?

MINT (5A) and GOOD (4A) grades generally tend to be more recent year models. FAIR (3A) is a mix of all years.

Grading Scale

Golf Ball Grading Scale — How We Grade Every Ball

🤿 Every ball we sell is retrieved by us directly from golf course ponds
✋ Every ball is hand-cleaned, inspected, and graded before it ships
🎯 No middlemen, no mystery — we know exactly what's in every bag
✅ All grades are fully playable — the grade reflects cosmetics and condition only

MINT (5A) — Best Available Quality

✅ Little to no wear — minor imperfections at most
✅ Cosmetically comparable to a brand new golf ball
✅ No refurbished or X-out balls
✅ Generally more recent year models
✅ Best choice if cosmetics matter to you

GOOD (4A) — Very Good Condition

✅ May show slight discoloration or light scuffs
✅ No refurbished or X-out balls
✅ Generally more recent year models

FAIR (3A) — Playable Condition

✅ Discolored with moderate scuffs — fully playable
✅ A mix of all years
✅ Best price per ball — maximum quantity for your money
⚠️ May include refurbished and practice balls

What Grade Should I Choose?

✅ Choose MINT (5A) if you want the closest look to a new ball
✅ Choose GOOD (4A) if you want great condition at a better price
✅ Choose FAIR (3A) if you want the most balls for your money

About Our Grading Process

🤿 Retrieved directly from golf course ponds by us — we know exactly what we're pulling
✋ Every ball is hand-cleaned and individually inspected before grading
✅ We grade conservatively — if a ball is borderline we grade it down, not up
✅ Roughly 15-20% of any mix may include colored or matte finish balls — same ball, different look
✅ 3.4 million balls sold since 2015 — we know what we're doing

FAQs

What is the difference between MINT and GOOD?
- ✅ MINT (5A) — cosmetically comparable to new, little to no visible wear
- ✅ GOOD (4A) — may show slight discoloration or light scuffs
- ✅ Both grades contain no refurbished or X-out balls
Will I get refurbished balls?
- ✅ MINT (5A) and GOOD (4A) — no refurbished or X-out balls
- ⚠️ FAIR (3A) — may include refurbished and practice balls
What are X-out balls?
- ✅ X-out balls are new balls that failed quality control at the factory — the manufacturer marks them with X's or crosses out the brand name
- ✅ Cosmetically imperfect but fully playable
- ✅ We only include X-outs in FAIR (3A) grade
What are refurbished balls?
- ✅ Refurbished balls are used balls that have been repainted or recoated to look new
- ✅ We only include refurbished balls in FAIR (3A) grade
Will I get colored or matte balls in my order?
- ✅ Yes — roughly 15-20% of any mix may include colored or matte finish balls
- ✅ Same ball underneath — just a different look
What year models will I get?
- ✅ MINT (5A) and GOOD (4A) — generally more recent year models
- ✅ FAIR (3A) — a mix of all years