Recycled balls, best place to buy

[mjs16]

First off I am "thrifty", always looking to save a buck. I've never been a buyer of recycled or used balls, because of lack of quality (real or perceived), but seeing as how expensive new balls are getting, I'm rethinking that position. What are your experiences with recycled balls, if you get the highest graded ones? Performance close to new? If so, where's the best place to get them still in good shape? I know Wal-Mart has them but they're all different brands, I'm looking for Bridgestones specifically. Thoughts?

[Slowcelica]

I just got 50 Nike balls from lostgolfballs.com for $28 shipped. They are all in good shape I would recommend them.

[Grndslmhttr3]

Lostgolfballs is what I use as well. Their buckets can be a real bitch to open, though, if you choose to go that route.

[Grumpter]

I also use lostgolfballs and opt for the AAAAA (top quality). Are they just like new? No, but they are in good shape and I have seen no noticeable difference in performance.

[JazzFatCat]

I got a couple dozen "Grade A" Bridgestone B330-RXS balls from knetgolf.com for $14 a dozen (I also got some "mint" Srixon Q-Stars at the same time).

Cosmetically the B330-RXS balls look good. None of them have scratches, 2 or 3 have corporate logos, and maybe half have small spots of discoloring. Of the 24 there were 6 that don't have the "dimple in a dimple" pattern so I think that means they are pre-2014 balls - which is fine because I can't see any performance difference.

All of the mint Q-Stars looked like new balls.

[quackhead]

Craigslist.  I've bought balls on there all the time, and you can see what your buying before you hand your money over.

[randyfitz]

i have used lostballs.com a few times with good results

[RussUK]

First off I am "thrifty", always looking to save a buck. I've never been a buyer of recycled or used balls, because of lack of quality (real or perceived), but seeing as how expensive new balls are getting, I'm rethinking that position.

What are your experiences with recycled balls, if you get the highest graded ones? Performance close to new?

If so, where's the best place to get them still in good shape? I know Wal-Mart has them but they're all different brands, I'm looking for Bridgestones specifically. Thoughts?

Nothing wrong with being thrifty!

I use Mailorder golf here in the uk. Last thing i got was a dozen Nike one Vapor Speed and a dozen Callaway HX Hot Bite. Quality was excellent and being a 23 hansicapper i could tell the difference between used and new. Find a good supplier and stick with them, also stay clear of refurbished.

[mjs16]

Thanks everyone! Been a while since I have logged on, thanks for the feedback!

[Hardspoon]

Another vote for lostgolfballs.  I get all my balls there - the AAAAA are basically new, if you don't mind some corporate logos (I always sort those out and use them for practice).

[WUTiger]

If you attend a spring golf expo, chances are a couple of ball-recycling companies will set up shop there. You can go through the balls yourself and pick your mix.

Sometimes, the recyclers will have a bin of cosmetic rejects (smeared paint, incomplete logo). These balls are in good shape, never been hit.