Our Grading Scale

5A: Mint
The best available grade. These balls are like new, will show little to no wear, and will maintain the original color and sheen. These balls may include small player markings as well as team or corporate logos.

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4A: Near Mint
These balls will have slightly noticeable imperfections - generally how a new ball would look after 1-3 holes of play. There may be slight discoloration and minor cosmetic blemishes, which do not compromise the flight characteristics of the ball. These balls will include small player markings as well as team or corporate logos.

A pile of white TaylorMade golf balls with numbers and symbols on them, mixed with a few yellow golf balls.

3A: Good
These balls may include moderate surface blemishes, slight scuffs, and minor discoloration. The ball will not have cuts. Higher grade Practice and X-OUT models may be included. These golf balls will include player markings as well as team or corporate logos.

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2A: Used
These golf balls are cosmetically challenged and may look worn, discolored, blemished and scuffed. These are great as practice balls.

A pile of white golf balls from various brands, including Top Flite, Pinnacle, Pro Staff, and Noodle, with visible dimples and branding.

Hit Away
These balls will have major surface blemishes, major discoloration, and may even be cut or out-of-round. These balls are perfect for practice or hitting where you do not need to get them back!

Collection of assorted golf balls