Why is there a raised "N" on my Titleist balls?

[shamus]

Bought some AAAA Titleist NXT Tour balls from lostgolfballs.com and some of them have a small raised "N" in one of the dimples.

I've never noticed this on new balls so I'm wondering if I've just never noticed it or what? Why is it there?

[DarkPrince]

I've seen raised numbers or letters on most balls. The thing is they aren't THAT noticeable on new ones because you have to be looking at the right angle to the light or feel them with your fingers. Recycled balls are cleaned/polished and the cover gets ground down just a little bit until it looks new again leaving those numbers/letters far more noticeable. Or at least that's my take. I see a 2,4, & another 4 in dimples next to the swoosh on my Nike One Tour D I'm looking at atm. I would assume it has something to do with the molds when they put the covers on the balls since its two halves put together.

[shamus]

Interesting, guess I've just never noticed it before. Thanks

[Double Bogey]

I have noticed this on the NXT Tour as well.  Never on any other ball though.  I would assume it was a batch or mold number.