grading scale

EAGLE - The epitome of exceptional quality that we offer. Exhibiting little to no signs of wear, thus maintaining their original color, along with a lustrous sheen. While they may bear subtle markings from players and company logos, Only those free from scuffs, stains, and cuts make the cut for our Eagle grade.

BIRDIE - The perfect choice for golfers seeking a top-notch golfing experience without breaking the bank. As our second best option, these balls offer exceptional performance while boasting a few minor imperfections that don't compromise their overall performance. With slight scuffs and light staining, our Birdie Golf Balls have a distinct charm that sets them apart from the rest.

PAR - Our Par grade golf balls offer a practical solution for golfers seeking affordability above all else. As the lowest playable grade within our selection, these golf balls bear moderate discoloration and scuffs, evidence of their prior use. While they may not look new, they still have plenty of play left in them, proving to be a reliable option for casual players. Higher grade refurbished, practice, and X-OUT models may be included. If your favorite part of golfing is drinking beer, these are the option for you.

“ONE-HIT-WONDERS” - Though worn out, beaten up, stained and damaged, these special balls can still be used for one final shot. Just like stars that shine briefly before fading away, our "One-Hit-Wonders" give players the chance to enjoy these golf balls last opportunity for greatness. Take your position on the tee, let these worn-out balls fly through the air one last time, leaving a lasting impression and memories that will stay with you forever. This is their final performance, their last show.

EAGLE

BIRDIE

Par

collecting & Grading

At Afford-A-Ball Golf, we take great care in collecting, cleaning, and sorting the recovered golf balls we find in golf course water traps and roughs. We subject them to our rigorous multi-step cleaning process, which effectively eliminates dirt and debris, restoring them to their original shine. Afterwards, our skilled workers meticulously sort the golf balls by brand, categorizing them according to their quality and condition. Through our meticulous hand grading, we guarantee that each golf ball meets our high standards before being offered to our customers.

What about water logged balls!?

It's no secret that we at Afford-A-Ball Golf have mastered the art of collecting golf balls from water traps. Just take a glance at our unmistakable scuba diver mascot, and you know we mean business. Read our blog article discussing this very topic here.  Consider this: most studies claiming golf balls become water-logged are conducted by golf ball manufacturers who conveniently want customers to splurge on their new models. Something seems fishy, doesn't it?

We understand that some of you may still be skeptical and that’s OK. Please purchase expensive brand new golf balls. We need more to find anyways. ;)