Used
Maybe the only time anyone won’t be forgiven for using used golf balls is during golf tours. Because by that time, used golf balls would then be inappropriate.
Apart from that, there’s really no reason not to. It’s obviously economical. You won’t have to flinch every time you hit a water hazard. And from the savings you get from buying cheaper discount used golf balls, you can buy yourself something nice at the 19th hole if you win; or something comforting in the event you lose. The economic of using used golf balls allow you to have more money to spend more on other things.
About those references that state used golf balls are sub-par is misleading. Though there are others that REALLY sell sub-par overly worn out materials, there are also those used golf balls dealers that have strict business ethics and would only sell balls that have slight wears in them. These balls are either scavenged from ponds and other hazards or resold as used golf balls. And certainly they aren’t sup-par quality golf balls that affect trajectory and such. Used golf ball dealers also practice strict and selective routines in choosing which used golf balls are fit to be resold.
Just a comparative example: a set of 12 used Titleist golf balls against a brand new pack of 12 Titleist golf balls. The price of the former is $24.95 and the latter sells for $44.95, giving the wise shopper a savings of $20 a pop. And ask yourself, how often do you consume 12 packs of golf ball every round? If the answer is 2 dozen per game round then proceed doing the mathcraft and estimated how much you can save. That would be especially sweet if you win that round using used golf balls.
Quality isn’t sacrificed too. In order to be competitive, most sites that have used golf balls for sale offers return policy. If ever the quality is sub-par than what the site is advertising, return it or ask for reimbursement. But though used golf ball dealers do make it certain that the used golf balls they sell are of AAA quality, do not expect however that it should also be wear free. Take note that your buying second hand stuff, albeit of still exceptional quality. There are other used golf balls for sale that may have markings on them, like logos and prints. If you are using them on golf rounds and would not want them to have any markings, options for that are available also.
It seems that everyone wants Titleist golf balls. Who wouldn’t, these golf balls are engineered for heavy duty performance. For example we take the Titleist Planet Pro V1x. It is currently the most favorite golf ball among PGA Tour golfers. It features a dual core, a mantle layer and a durable urethane cover. The dual layer provides two purposes rare in golf ball technology: an explosive pressurized core for longer drives even with weaker force and a soft shell for low spin off maneuverability on the green. The only problem is that the one dozen box of these Titleist Planet Pro V1x costs $58. Not especially healthy if you keep losing balls on the stated average. That’s the beauty of buying used Titleist golf balls. You can get your Titleist Planet Pro V1x on prices below $30 or $25. And the tradeoff would only be slight proofs of wear and usage. And sometimes, these even aren’t readily apparent.
By the way, besides Titleist golf balls there are other options as well. Any brand or manufacturer should have several used golf balls available, whether be it used Pinnacle golf balls, used Callaways, or used Srixons.