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The BallVault Standard

Grading Guide

Every ball is hand-inspected and sorted by a real person against a consistent, honest standard. No marketing speak — just four clear grades so you know exactly what you're getting.

Three Grades

Choose Your Grade

01

Pearl

Excellent Condition

Excellent condition.

Our best condition golf balls. Excellent condition with only the occasional tiny pen mark.

  • Best for: Competitive rounds, matches, gifting.
  • Performance: Performs like a premium golf ball with virtually no noticeable difference from new.
From83p/ball

Save up to 40%

02

A Grade + Pearl Mix

Lightly Used

The grade immediately below Pearl.

Lightly used and excellent value. May have minor surface marks, discolouration or ink marks. No cuts or creases, and some balls may carry logos.

  • Best for: Weekend rounds, weekly players.
  • Performance: 100% playable and suitable for every shot.
From67p/ball

Save up to 55%

03

B Grade

Good

Play more, spend less.

Good playing condition and our best-value option. May show more noticeable cosmetic marks, but remain fully playable.

  • Best for: Everyday play, water carries, learners.
  • Performance: Reliable everyday performance. Cosmetic marks do not significantly affect play.
From50p/ball

Save up to 70%

Side by Side

Grade Comparison

Comparison of Pearl, A Grade and B Grade golf balls
Attribute
Pearl
A Grade + Pearl Mix
B Grade
Cosmetic condition
Excellent; tiny pen marks possibleLightly used; minor surface marks, discolouration, ink marks or logos possibleVisible marks
Cover integrity
PerfectPerfectPerfect
Play performance
Virtually no noticeable difference from new100% playable and suitable for every shotReliable everyday performance
Water damage
NoneNoneNone
Suitable for
CompetitionWeekend roundsEveryday play
Typical saving
Up to 40%Up to 55%Up to 70%
Starting price83p/ball67p/ball50p/ball

Hand-inspected

Every ball checked by a real person under bright, colour-true light.

Honest sorting

Balls only make a grade if they meet its full spec — no rounding up.

No water damage

Waterlogged or cracked balls are rejected before grading begins.

Satisfaction promise

If a ball doesn't match its grade, we'll refund or replace it.

How We Grade

The Process

01

Collect

Balls arrive from clubs, ranges and collectors across the UK.

02

Wash

Deep clean and dry — no chemicals that dull the cover.

03

Inspect

Each ball is hand-checked under bright, colour-true light.

04

Grade

Sorted into Pearl, A or B against a strict spec.

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