Mint, near-mint, AAAA, 4A, refinished—the labels can sound more standardized than they really are. Test what you know about recycled golf-ball grades in 8 questions.
Think about labels such as Mint, 5A, 4A or AAAA.
Focus on condition rather than a promised performance number.
Think about what may have been done to the surface.
Think about reducing variation inside the order.
Consider use case and budget without assuming one answer fits everyone.
Think about who defines the grade.
Think about both condition and your own consistency expectations.
Choose the habit that reduces surprises.
Your answers show a strong grasp of the core concepts. Use that understanding as a foundation for comparing real golf-ball profiles.
You understand several important ideas, but a few distinctions are still worth reviewing before using them to choose a golf ball.
A few core concepts are blending together. Review the key distinctions in this topic before relying on them for a buying decision.