How we grade every ball

No ball goes on the site without being washed, inspected, and sorted by hand first — here's exactly how.

Our cleaning process

[DRAFT — expand on the exact steps/timings you use; this is scaffolded from what you've described so far.]

1

Sort

Every ball is sorted by brand and model before cleaning.

2

Soak

Balls are soaked using OxiClean to lift dirt, grass stains, and discolouration.

3

Scrub

A drill-mounted brush works into the dimples to get a clean a hand wash can't match.

4

Inspect & grade

Each ball is checked individually and sorted into Near Mint, B Grade, or C Grade.

What each grade means

GradeWhat to expectBest for
Near Mint [DRAFT — e.g. "Little to no visible marks, no scuffs affecting the cover. Looks close to a new ball."] Anyone who wants a new-ball look and feel without the new-ball price.
B Grade [DRAFT — e.g. "Visible scuffs, scratches, or minor blemishes from play. Fully round, no impact on flight."] Regular play where a few cosmetic marks don't matter.
C Grade [DRAFT — e.g. "Heavier wear and more noticeable marks, but still structurally sound and round."] The driving range or practice rounds where balls take a beating anyway.

We never ship a ball that's cracked, cut, waterlogged, or out of round — regardless of grade. If it doesn't meet that bar, it doesn't go out.

Still not sure which grade to pick?

Near Mint and B Grade cover most golfers' needs. If you're stocking up for the driving range or a practice bucket, C Grade or one of the bulk mixes will stretch your money furthest.

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