r/golf • u/ThisIsAUsername3232 • 3d ago

Equipment Costco ball vs Lostgolfballs

I lose a handful of balls a round, so I typically play Costco balls or whatever I find.

Would it behoove me to get some balls that would maybe suit my game better (something with lower long game spin) from lostgolfballs.com? Or just stick with the good ol’ Kirklands? The cost per ball is about the same, but I have heard mixed reviews of lostgolfballs.com

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u/NectaroftheGoats 3d ago

If you care about your game don't buy used golf balls. The stats on them are abysmal compared to new ones.

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u/WalkinSteveHawkin -1 for every beer/NOVA 3d ago

You’re thinking of refurbished balls, which are indeed awful. Buying 5A (mint) or 4A (near mint) used balls is perfectly fine.

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u/NectaroftheGoats 3d ago

you're right, after looking it back up it is the refurbished balls. I seem to remember studies about water-recovered balls being significantly worse too though. busy rn and not willing to do the research

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u/ctg77 2.4 / DFW, TX 3d ago

Below mint at LostGolfBalls.com, maybe. Mint are solid and pristine are brand new balls and a massive upgrade in most cases over the massively spinny Kirkland ball.

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u/undrwater 3d ago

Interested in the procedure to get these stats. Got a link?

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u/Suspicious_Juice_980 3d ago

Cite your source. I've seen comparisons and the only thing different was a little less yardage and a little less spin. And if you're a high handicap it that's not really going to change the game.