Comments on: How Do Recycled Golf Balls Really Perform?

By: Putmedownforasix

Putmedownforasix — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:50:56 +0000

OK, so if I was to believe that refurb’ed balls were as good as new 1’s…would anyone buy a dozen new pro v1’s and then let them soak in water for 30 or more days before using them? Because that is basically what you are buying correct? Aren’t most if not all refurb’ed balls retrieved from water hazards?

By: Tim Flaherty

Tim Flaherty — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:44:43 +0000

Hi Chris, I know that Arnold Palmer gets a piece of the profit from all the balls that find their way into any of his golf course water hazards. They retrieve them and sell them in the pro shops and to other vendors. I know Arnold is a great business man and this has not gone past him. I find it really funny but obviously true–it’s lucrative.

By: mygolfspy

mygolfspy — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:07:18 +0000

By: Chris

Chris — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:32:13 +0000

The PM balls were a great find Tim ebay or mantlepiece? I remember Mickelson saying a new golfball was too beautiful he didn’t wan’t to mark it I guess personalised logos don’t count.
I’ve often wondered do the clubs get any cash? Or do the companies just need permission to dive for balls? I’d imagine some clubs like Sawgrass (although you’re a brave man or woman to go in with the crocs/gators) must have thousands and thousands of balls around 17 at least.

By: Tim Flaherty

Tim Flaherty — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:09:35 +0000

My Joint Venture Business Partner was at Greyhawk in Scotsdale on a day when Phil Michelson was practicing in a private practice area. After Phil left, my friend went over to the same practice area and found a whole bunch of brand new PRO V1’s with “P.M.” initials on the balls. Seems Phil was practicing from the edge of the desert near the cactus hitting trick shots onto the nearby green. Now that is a cool ball find.

By: 9handicapper

9handicapper — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:25:52 +0000

Personally, I like the Callaway Hot Bites and the Bridgestone 6+…

What I don’t like is paying $27/$30 for golfballs – so a friend of mine turned me onto KnetGolf about 3 years ago, which was quite a savings and I’ve found the quality to be 30 seconds from new.

Believe it or not, the biggest savings comes from Walmart … they also have a “pre-owned” deal called “Hit Me Again” where you can purchase 24 recycled balls for $9/$10 and the quality has been very good, you just need to spend the extra 4/5 minutes and look at the contents and make sure you’re not getting balls you don’t usually play.

The big savings also comes on the new side .. you just need to keep an eye open on their emails, and take a look at the golf aisle when you’re there because every Walmart store is different (for any products).

Last month they had a email flash for the Callaway CX3 HOT .. $10 for a box of 12, so I bought 5 boxes – that should keep me happy til’ April..l.o.l….

;^)

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:24:58 +0000

No but I never forget a ball! LOL. Speaking of names I once bought a lake ball with Jane Geddes’ name on it it’s amazing to think how far these things travel from one water hazard to another. I wonder if any other MGS readers have had any unusual finds?

By: Peter Ciambrone

Peter Ciambrone — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:35:13 +0000

I Have tried re-furb balls before, both mint and grade A, they are OK for a scruff round of golf but there is nothing like a new set of balls!!

By: mygolfspy

mygolfspy — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:12:39 +0000

You have your name on your balls? LOL. If so we will ask them to do a search.

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:01:21 +0000

I wonder if KnetGolf.com offers a lost and found service?