Golf Balls

A new dozen premium golf balls costs about the same as a round. Graded used golf balls cost a fraction of that and, at the top grades, play no differently.

Every used ball we sell is course-found, not a lake ball. They are collected from fairways, rough and tree lines rather than fished out of water hazards, then cleaned and hand-graded so you know exactly what you are getting.

Shop golf balls

• Premium golf balls — Titleist Pro V1, Pro V1x and Callaway Chrome Soft in A/Pearl grade.
• Used Titleist Pro V1 — A/Pearl grade, also available in B grade and C grade.
• Premium golf ball mixes — a spread of top-brand models for less.
• Value brand golf balls — good balls for golfers who lose a few a round.
• Sleeve of 3 — premium A-grade balls, £8.

How we grade golf balls

There is more detail on our golf ball grading page, and you can see real examples in our gallery of balls.

Lake balls vs course-found golf balls

"Lake balls" is often used to mean any second-hand golf ball, but they are not the same thing. A lake ball has been recovered from a water hazard, and a ball that sits underwater for a long time can take on moisture through the cover. A course-found ball has never been submerged. That is why we only sell course-found balls: the grade on the label reflects the ball, not how long it spent in a pond. Our guide to lake balls vs used golf balls explains the difference in full.

Does a used golf ball actually play differently?

Less than people assume. A urethane-covered ball like a Pro V1 loses performance when the cover is cut or badly scuffed, not because it has been hit before. An A-grade ball with light cosmetic marks performs within a rounding error of a new one.

Where it matters more is at the bottom of the range. C-grade balls with real cover damage will spin differently around the greens. That is why we grade them separately rather than selling everything as one mixed bag.

Premium brands or a value mix?

If you play a specific model and notice the difference, buy that model — we grade Titleist Pro V1, Pro V1x and Callaway Chrome Soft separately for exactly that reason. Not sure which? Read Pro V1 vs Pro V1x and Titleist vs Callaway vs TaylorMade.

If you lose four balls a round and mostly want good balls in the bag, a premium mix gives you more for the money. Newer to the game? See the best golf balls for beginners and high handicappers.

How many do you actually need?

A golfer playing weekly gets through more than they think. A dozen lasts a mid-handicapper a few rounds; the same golfer buying new tends to ration them, which is its own kind of daft. Buying graded means playing a premium ball without wincing when one finds the trees.

Buying these as a gift?

Balls are a safe golf gift — they suit any ability and every golfer runs out. If you want it to feel like a present rather than a top-up, our golf gift boxes build balls into a package with a glove, headwear and accessories. The Presidential Box includes twelve premium A-grade balls as standard.

Stocking up on the rest of the bag? See golf gloves, golf tees and golf accessories.

Used golf ball FAQs

Are your golf balls lake balls?

No. Every used ball we sell is course-found, collected from the course rather than recovered from water, then cleaned and hand-graded.

Are used golf balls any good?

At A/Pearl grade, yes. A ball with light cosmetic marks and an undamaged cover plays within a rounding error of a new one, at a fraction of the price.

What is the difference between A, B and C grade golf balls?

A/Pearl grade balls show only very light marks. B grade balls have moderate marks but are structurally sound. C/Practice grade balls are more scuffed but still playable, and suit the range or holes with water.

Can I use used golf balls in competitions?

A used ball that has not been altered is still the ball the manufacturer made, so it is fine provided the model itself conforms. We do not sell repainted or refurbished balls.