Every ball is graded by hand. Here is what the grades mean.
Every ball we sell is washed and graded by hand against the same four standards. Grades describe wear, not markings: corporate logos, course stamps and player pen marks show up at every grade, because that is how balls arrive at a course. What changes from Pristine down to Good is the condition of the cover.
Pick by how much the look matters to you and how many you expect to lose. Tap any photo to enlarge it.
| Pristine | Mint 5A | Near mint 4A | Good 3A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What it looks like | ||||
| Cover | Looks new. No scuffs, no fading. | No visible wear from arm's length. | Light scuffs or a touch of discoloration. | Scuffs, fading or yellowed patches. |
| Logos, stamps, pen marks | Possible, but rare. | Normal. | Likely. | Expect them. |
| How it got here | Lost on the first hole or two. | A few holes, then lost. Recovered quickly. | A few more rounds, sat a bit longer. | Played a lot, sat a while. |
| Plays like | New. | New. | New. Cosmetic only. | New for most golfers. Cosmetic only. |
| Best for | Gifts, tournaments, anyone who wants the box feel. | Your regular Saturday round. | Practice rounds and the water hole. | The range, the pond, your buddy who loses six a round. |
| Pro V1 2025, a dozen | $44.99 | $34.99 | $24.99 | $18.99 |
Shipping and returns
- Orders ship within one business day from San Antonio, Texas. Free shipping on orders over $89 and on every 96 bag.
- If a dozen does not match the grade on the label, email us within 30 days and we will refund it. Keep the balls.
- We never mix grades in a dozen unless the product says so.