Buying balls off ebay.

[rlonergan]

Any one had any luck with lostgolfballs?  Seems like some good deals to be had just want to make sure everything is legit with the seller.

[GJBenn85]

Have you checked out knetgolf.com?  I have purchased 20+ dozen balls from them and they have all been above my expectations.  Their Grade A balls are brand new with the exception of some having logos, I have yet to find one that had any marring or small fault.  Typically the Grade A and Mint balls are ones that were hit off a tee box once and immediately lost.

Amazed more people do not buy these balls.  They're as good as new and a hell of a lot cheaper.  I think it is just ego and a snob factor for those that refuse to buy retrieved balls.

[rlonergan]

i haven't, i will check them out.  I have just come to the realization that I'm not buying another new sleeve of balls.

[Nole77]

I've bought balls from lostgolfballs for the last two years.  Haven't been disappointed yet.  I typically purchase ProVs at AAAAA.

[canadianpro]

Golf Ball Planet is a great one too!

[GJBenn85]

Originally Posted by rlonergan

i haven't, i will check them out.  I have just come to the realization that I'm not buying another new sleeve of balls.

Yeah, the only time I buy new balls is if I come across a killer deal (such as Dick's having a special of 4 dozen Slazengers for $35).  I lose so many right now that it doesn't matter at all which ball I play, and I certainly do not have the skill or feel to know the difference between types of balls, let alone one that is brand new vs. 99% new.

[rustyredcab]

Originally Posted by GJBenn85

... and I certainly do not have the skill or feel to know the difference between types of balls, let alone one that is brand new vs. 99% new.

You may be right that you can not feel the difference between balls when you hit them. On the other hand, you very likely CAN feel the difference between balls on the green -- at least in the extremes. You most likely can see the difference around the green as you hit one brand short and one long more often than you should. Of course your swing has a lot to do with it. But would you change brands of clubs throughout a round and expect to hit chip shots consistently? For this reason, I suggest that even struggling players stick with one ball for long periods of time. As a beginner, it may not matter which ball you play. But I'd say play the same ball.

Heck, if you are buying used balls anyway, get 72 "near mint" Bridgestone E6's off eBay for $60 delivered. Pick any middle-of-pack-priced ball and stick with them for 10 or more rounds at a time. And if you lose more than 10 balls every round, you need to play an easier course, easier tees, and/or take a lesson.

I like playing new balls and I buy in bulk each season off eBay. I will admit that if I'm going to take the high risk/ high return option off the first tee, I'll pull a good found ball regardless of brand instead of one of my nice new balls. On the second tee, it is back to my regular ball.

[stealthduffer]

I've been using Pro V's from either lostgolfballs or Target.  Seem fine to me - and I do think it is important to use a consistent type of ball.  Occasionally I'll get some new Pro V's at a tournament or other event.  Suddenly feel like Gollum in Lord of the Rings.  My Precious!

[rustyredcab]

Originally Posted by stealthduffer

... Occasionally I'll get some new Pro V's at a tournament or other event.  Suddenly feel like Gollum in Lord of the Rings.  My Precious!

Literally chuckled out loud (LCOL?) visualizing Gollum holding a sleeve of ProV's. Thanks for planting the image. I'll be looking for the Gollums at the next event I attend that gives away good balls.

[Jmdmbike]

haven't used them specifically, but golf ball planet several times and others I play with have used knetgolf with great results.  If you stick to their mint condition balls, great quality and great value. There are lots of decent places to buy high quality used balls.

[BrianJ]

Wow I'm glad I clicked this thread.  All of this somehow is new information to me.  I'm going to order some from lostgolfballs right now.  their prices seem a bit better than knet.  Thanks for the info!

[nickel_aTm]

I'm another that's used www.lostgolfballs.com several times over the last couple years.  I've only purchased the top condition balls, so can't speak to the lesser values.  But they've always been good to me.  I ordered from them online Saturday night and received e-mail confirmation first this this morning (Monday morning) that my order had shipped.

[rlonergan]

So i got my order from LGB and i'm so pleased with the order.  I got a dozen penta 4A's which were on the ok side and 5 dozen pro v1's 5A  the pro v's are mint 1 or 2 with some scuffs.  About half were logos but that is fine with me easier to pick my ball out.  I will be ordering from them again in the future.