No ball goes on the site without being washed, inspected, and sorted by hand first. Here's exactly how — and what each grade actually means for your game.
Nothing gets listed straight out of the bag. Every ball that comes through the door goes through the same four-step process before it's clean, checked, and ready to sell — no shortcuts, no exceptions.
Every ball is sorted by brand and model before cleaning starts, so nothing gets mixed up along the way.
Balls are soaked in a specialised cleaning solution to lift dirt, grass stains, and discolouration out of the cover before scrubbing.
A drill-mounted brush works into every dimple to get a clean a hand wash simply can't match.
Every ball is checked individually by hand and sorted into Near Mint, B Grade, or C Grade before it's listed.
Note: Paddock (D Grade) is described below for completeness, but isn't currently in stock — only Near Mint, B Grade, and C Grade are available to buy right now.
The pinnacle of our grading system — virtually pristine, having only been hit a few times. May have minor cosmetic marks like pen marks, but overall condition is next to perfect.
Shop Near Mint →A high standard of performance at a more budget-friendly price. Slightly more forgiving on cosmetic defects, but performs as if new — a reliable, consistent choice.
Shop B Grade →Built for function over looks. Noticeable scratches and cosmetic defects, a cost-effective option for honing your game on the range. Performance may be slightly compromised versus higher grades.
Shop C Grade →The economical choice for bulk buyers. Significant cosmetic defects and may not have undergone thorough cleaning, but affordability and bulk availability make it practical for certain uses.
Not currently in stockWe 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.
A lot of sellers lump everything into one bin and hope for the best. We don't. Sorting and grading by hand takes longer, but it means the ball that turns up is the ball you actually ordered — every time.
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.