Do you remember when the extent of the used golf ball business consisted of a guy with a bucket of balls he recovered from the weeds surrounding your local golf course?  Now, selling used golf balls is a thriving business on the internet.  Lady golfers can select the brand, style and even the grade (condition) of golf balls they would like to purchase.  Selecting a lower grade ball can save you money. 

After reviewing some of the sites, I wasn’t sure if used golf balls were for me (maybe because I am such a creature of habit and this would force me to try a new way to purchase golf balls).  However, my husband and I decided to give them a chance and purchased a dozen TaylorMade Penta golf balls as well as a couple dozen of the women’s golf ball I usually play.   The balls arrived and I was relieved to discover the quality was as described.  I have been playing with the “experienced” golf balls all summer and have been pleased with the performance—especially since I saved a few dollars.  Buying used golf balls is, in my opinion, a more economical way to try a new brand or model of golf ball without paying full price.  Beware of shipping costs, though; this is key to maximizing your savings.  My experience purchasing used golf balls is limited, but so far I am happy with my golf balls and will be making more purchases in the future.

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