Our Grading Guide

At Ace, we keep our lake balls and used golf balls grading clear and simple with our straightforward 4-tier system. This ensures you always know exactly what quality of second hand golf balls you’re buying, making it easy to choose the right recycled golf balls for your game and budget.

Our used golf balls are carefully selected and professionally cleaned to deliver performance that rivals new balls at a fraction of the price. Backed by our 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee, our lake balls offer exceptional value, reliable performance, and complete peace of mind every time you play.


PEARL GRADE

Pearl Grade Golf Balls

Also known as: Mint

These Pearl Grade lake balls have both the appearance and feel of a golf ball that has been hit only once. They are our highest quality used golf balls and are extremely difficult to tell from new. Some balls may display a logo and/or a small player's ink mark. There are no refinished, X-Out or practice balls in the pack, ensuring premium second hand golf balls at outstanding value.


GRADE A

Grade A Golf Balls

Also known as: Grade 1 / Pearl 1 / Superb

These Grade A used golf balls are in excellent condition and just miss out on Pearl Grade status. They may contain minor marks, light scratches or slight discolouration but overall remain high-quality recycled golf balls. There are no refinished, X-Out or practice balls in the pack. These lake balls represent fantastic value for money and are our best-selling cheap golf balls in the UK.


GRADE B

Grade B Golf Balls

Also known as: Grade 2

These Grade B lake balls have failed Grade A classification due to heavier pen marks, larger scuffs or more noticeable discolouration. However, all used golf balls in this grade remain perfectly playable and are ideal for beginners, higher handicappers or golfers looking for cheap golf balls without sacrificing performance. No refinished balls are included, though the occasional X-Out or practice ball may be present.


PRACTICE GRADE

Practice Grade Golf Balls

Also known as: Shag / Hit-away

These practice lake balls offer unbeatable value and are best suited for driving range sessions and short game practice. Balls marked "Refurbished", "Refinished", "Practice" or "X-Out" are placed in this category regardless of cosmetic condition. All balls are heavily worn but remain usable recycled golf balls, with no split or out-of-round balls included in the pack.