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Mr Eagle Dedicated Member

Mr Eagle

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Was on another thread talking balls and diddnt want to hijack it


Are referbished balls any good ?
Are they what they say they are ?

There was some referbished Pro v 1 going about last year that turned out to be some cheap make with a paint job ,can you trust your supplier?

In The Bag
Mizuno MX 560 Driver
Taylor made 3 wood
Mizuno HIFLI 21*
Mizuno MX 25's 4-pwMizuno MX series wedges 50, 56*/11 & 60*Bettinardi C02 putter4 bottles of pilsner,2 packs cigars


GaijinGolfer Super Member

GaijinGolfer

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From what I understand, refurbished balls and nothing more than balls that are lost at a golf tournament, which are then cleaned and resold.
Personally, I wouldnt be the least bit hesitant to give them a shot. At $30 a dozen, they are not more expensive than any of the mid-grade balls.
As far as, "you get what you pay for" goes, they are USED balls. You should pay less for them. If they cost the same as new Pro V1s, no one would buy them!

Whats in my :sunmountain: C-130 cart bag?

Woods: :mizuno: JPX 850 9.5*, :mizuno: JPX 850 15*, :mizuno: JPX-850 19*, :mizuno: JPX Fli-Hi #4, :mizuno: JPX 800 Pro 5-PW, :mizuno: MP T-4 50-06, 54-09 58-10, :cleveland: Smart Square Blade and :bridgestone: B330-S


B.T. Member

B.T.

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I personally would never use used golf balls. Most of them are all taken out of lakes. It can take as little as 48 hours for a golf ball to sit in water before it starts to lessen its use as a premium golf ball. Most used balls you will find are yellow (other then top flights and very hard 2 piece balls) because of two reasons, 1. They sit in water and take the color of the mud and surrounding waters and 2. They are bleached and other chemicals react with the covers.

I will continue to "waste" money on new balls. I will always know what I am getting, especially when that last hole is worth alot of money!!!

mellojoe Well Established Member

mellojoe

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For non-tournaments, why not look at X-outs?

10.5* Driver (don't really ever use it)
3w, 5w
23* hybrid
5i through PW, SW
60* Wedge.....................................................................mellojoe


B.T. Member

B.T.

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For non-tournaments, why not look at X-outs?

X-Outs usually ARE NOT what they say they are. XOuts are around a whole lot anymore, but with Titleist, the old XOUTS were HVC's and you thought they were DT90's... Alot of "referbished balls" that are repainted, are this way, They take the cheaper ball, and paint it pretty white and label it the more expensive ball.


cwcaesar Well Established Member

cwcaesar

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X-Outs usually ARE NOT what they say they are. XOuts are around a whole lot anymore, but with Titleist, the old XOUTS were HVC's and you thought they were DT90's... Alot of "referbished balls" that are repainted, are this way, They take the cheaper ball, and paint it pretty white and label it the more expensive ball.

I really doubt that as it is illegal. There is a little word for it: fraud. And you can go to prison for it.

Driver: MP-600 9.5 w/ Fujikura E360 Stiff Shaft
4 Wood: F-60 16.5 w/ Exsar FS3 Stiff Shaft
Irons:MP-57 3-PW w/ Dynamic Gold S300 Shafts
Wedges: MP-R Black-Ni 52, 56, & 60
Putter: Studio Select Newport 2Ball: ProV1/ProV1xGrips: Winn Xi7


FlopShotArtist Great Member

FlopShotArtist

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Buy recycled from tgw.com
What I Play:

Driver: Sasquatch SUMO² 9.5º Stiff
Hybrid: HiBore 16º (3W replacement)
Irons: Staff Ci6 3-PW StiffWedges: Vokey Spin Milled 54.10 60.04Putter: Newport Studio Style 35"Ball: Pro V1xAge: 15

B.T. Member

B.T.

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I really doubt that as it is illegal. There is a little word for it: fraud. And you can go to prison for it.

When you have been in the business as long as I have and my family name has, yes, it DOES happen. THIS does happen, rather often too by most of those companies.

Sadly, money makes this world go round. Get used to it.

scooterguitar Well Established Member

scooterguitar

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I hate the refinised balls. Tried 36 of the REload Prov's, seemed almost harder and I just didn't enjoy them.
I did buy a doz of the $30 Prov xouts and those play and "feel" just fine.

907 D2 9.5 Adila
MP57
Various hybrids
Too many putters
Exodus


cwcaesar Well Established Member

cwcaesar

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When you have been in the business as long as I have and my family name has, yes, it DOES happen. THIS does happen, rather often too by most of those companies.

I agree that money (greed) is a driving factor in a capitalistic society such as ours. However, that doesn't make these actions any less illegal, and eventually someone will have to pay for it. Shady accounting practices can only be covered up for so long.

Driver: MP-600 9.5 w/ Fujikura E360 Stiff Shaft
4 Wood: F-60 16.5 w/ Exsar FS3 Stiff Shaft
Irons:MP-57 3-PW w/ Dynamic Gold S300 Shafts
Wedges: MP-R Black-Ni 52, 56, & 60
Putter: Studio Select Newport 2Ball: ProV1/ProV1xGrips: Winn Xi7


GaijinGolfer Super Member

GaijinGolfer

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I hate the refinised balls. Tried 36 of the REload Prov's, seemed almost harder and I just didn't enjoy them.

Ive heard good things about NXTs too. I wonder how the DT Carrys are. Youd think that with the higher trajectory that they are designed for, that they would land pretty soft and hold the green.

Whats in my :sunmountain: C-130 cart bag?

Woods: :mizuno: JPX 850 9.5*, :mizuno: JPX 850 15*, :mizuno: JPX-850 19*, :mizuno: JPX Fli-Hi #4, :mizuno: JPX 800 Pro 5-PW, :mizuno: MP T-4 50-06, 54-09 58-10, :cleveland: Smart Square Blade and :bridgestone: B330-S


m11 Well Established Member

m11

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just to mention

golfsmith.com offers refurbished nike one blacks/platinums and titleist prov1's for 9.99 a dozen. Some might be discolored slightly or have course logo's printed on them...but overall they are great. In a dozen, you might have 2 or 3 balls that look like they've never been played...6-8 balls that look like they've played a few rounds...but are still in very good condition...and maybe 1 ball that is an x-out or labeled 'practice'. However, i've only seen a practice or x-out in 1 of about 6 dozen boxes.

TMX Carry Bag
Tour Burner 9.5*
Burner 3W 15*
Burner Rescue Hybrid 19*
r7 TP 4i-SW Dynamic Gold S300s 60* CG-14 Circa 62 #2 & Studio Stainless Newport 2 Pro V1x


B.T. Member

B.T.

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Be aware of the NXT's however! This years NXT is by far better then the 05 version. All those reloads or repainted ones are most likely the OLD ones!

FlopShotArtist Great Member

FlopShotArtist

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just to mention

Thanks. I'll check that out after I receive my recycled Pro V1's from tgw.com for 14.99/dz.

What I Play:

Driver: Sasquatch SUMO² 9.5º Stiff
Hybrid: HiBore 16º (3W replacement)
Irons: Staff Ci6 3-PW StiffWedges: Vokey Spin Milled 54.10 60.04Putter: Newport Studio Style 35"Ball: Pro V1xAge: 15

Mr Eagle Dedicated Member

Mr Eagle

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The consensus of opinion seems to be to stay well clear,I think I agree

In The Bag
Mizuno MX 560 Driver
Taylor made 3 wood
Mizuno HIFLI 21*
Mizuno MX 25's 4-pwMizuno MX series wedges 50, 56*/11 & 60*Bettinardi C02 putter4 bottles of pilsner,2 packs cigars


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Where would one go to purchase new premium practice balls, not X outs?
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