Used Pro V1 Balls

[bm303]

For my birthday I was given 4 dozen Pro V1's that were bought at a local used golf ball warehouse. The ones that I recieved were $18 per dozen and were considered "A" quality balls. I can't go wrong paying this price for Pro V1's but I wanted to know if it would be smarter to be playing cheaper new golf balls or these used Pro V1's. From my understanding these balls come are removed from the water, and I always have wondered if that affects ball flight/quality. I could also consider purchasing new Pro V1's but at $45 a dozen that sounds absurd. I also did notice that on probably 70% of the balls there is a slight discoloration but the quality is perfect. I will probably use up these balls and then start purchasing a mid-quality ball. I should probably consider using my Maxfli Noodle's that I purchased about 6 months ago and have not opened yet.

[dave39]

The balls can take in water and can become discolored. For this reason I wouldn't buy balls that have been sitting in ponds. Maybe for a couple days but for a season or two.. meh.. would rather use something new and cheaper.
People might try to say "but the Pro V1 is designed to not absorb any water and it is the best there ever will be". But this is of course not true. I actually made a net and fished out a pond for balls at our course and sold them to the course for range balls. That was about all they were good for. I tried to play a couple of the Pro V1's but they felt heavier and it wasn't worth it.
There's my $.02

[Snake]

Most used ball sellers I have seen have a A (worst) - AAAA (best) condition scale. But who knows, the place that sold those balls may rate theirs A - D. I would say play the best of the bunch and use the rest to practice chipping in the back yard.

[BASHERBAKER69]

you can buy reconditioned pro vs that have been 'painted'-but im not sure about buying those. Theres something to be said of going out on the course when its quiet looking for balls..theres nothing better than finding a balata in a bush in good condition, taking it home and cleaning it..a good days work!

[mcgregja]

Used ball condition scales can vary greatly from seller to seller. Some that use the A-AAAA system even add random + signs to add to the confusion.

$18/dz does sound a little steep for the lowest quality ball though. I assume it's lowest quality because I don't think discoloration is considered 'best' quality. You can probably find mint pro v's for not too much more if you look hard enough.

[klaymon]

Maybe look here if you are wanting to buy used balls. I've heard good things about them.

http://www.lostgolfballs.com/Details...st&GroupPage;=1

[mcgregja]

I have also heard good things about lostgolfballs.com. I have never used them because knetgolf.com has yet to let me down. I started buying used balls there when they were offering free rounds with purchase on ebay. Now, I think they give free hats, but I've found their quality to be superb.

I would've included this in my previous post, but I am new and wasn't sure about any rules against referencing specific vendors and pricing.

[BASHERBAKER69]

lost golf balls are big business. Companies buy the rights to dive in lakes and the divers go deep in search of treasure... the rules of golf state that any ball on the course is the property of the golf club-thats why theres money in it!

[joseywales]

I just bought 36 pro v1's in AAA condition from lostgolfballs via ebay and they came in 2 days in course playable condition. I bought them for chipping thinking they wouldn't be that great but I would play these on the course any day of the week.