ALL BRANDS
The history of golf balls spans from early wooden balls to the modern, multi-layer synthetic ball. Key developments include the Feathery (17th century), a leather ball packed with goose feathers, followed by the more affordable and durable Gutty (mid-19th century), made from tree sap. The introduction of the Haskell rubber-core ball in 1898, coupled with the development of dimples around 1905, led to the modern golf ball design that minimizes drag and increases distance.
Early golf balls
Wooden balls: The earliest balls were likely simple wooden spheres, though definitive evidence is scarce.
Feathery balls (17th century): Handcrafted leather pouches were stuffed with wet goose or chicken feathers. As the feathers dried and expanded, they created a hard, resilient ball that could be hit up to 200 yards, but was ruined by water.
The Gutty and Haskell eras
Gutta-percha balls (1848): Also called "guttie" balls, these were made from the dried sap of a tropical tree. They were more affordable and durable than the feathery balls.
Haskell ball (1898): Inventor Coburn Haskell created the first rubber-core ball by winding rubber threads around a solid rubber center.
Dimples: Players discovered that scuffed and worn "guttie" balls flew farther. This led to the realization that an uneven surface, like the dimples first
introduced in 1905, created a layer of turbulence that reduced drag and increased flight distance.
Modern golf balls
Two-piece balls (1972): Spalding introduced the two-piece ball with a rubber core and plastic casing, a design that became standard for many amateur players due to its durability and distance.
Layered construction: Today's balls typically have a multi-layer construction with a solid core and a cover made of materials like urethane, which offer a balance of performance for all levels of play.
We offer different models of used ALL BRANDS golf balls in three different grades – mint-condition golf balls (AAAAA/5A), near-mint condition (AAAA/4A) and value-condition (AAA/3A). Golf ball performance tests show no appreciable difference in game performance between new and mint-quality ALL BRANDS golf balls. Read more.
CALLAWAY ERC SOFT TRIPLE TRACK YELLOW
ERC Soft is our longest golf ball with soft feel, and it's built for increased control around the green. This complete performance ball suits a wide range of player types and swing speeds, especially low-to-mid handicap golfers, with a Hyper...
CALLAWAY ERC SOFT TRIPLE TRACK
ERC Soft is our longest golf ball with soft feel, and it's built for increased control around the green. This complete performance ball suits a wide range of player types and swing speeds, especially low-to-mid handicap golfers, with a Hyper...
CALLAWAY CHROME SOFT X LS TRIPLE TRACK YELLOW
The Callaway Chrome Soft X LS Triple Track is a high performance golf ball designed for players with high swing speeds who want low spin off the driver to maximize distance. This model has been largely replaced by the newer...
CALLAWAY CHROME SOFT TRIPLE TRACK
Chrome Soft provides outstanding performance with faster ball speeds, a new seamless Tour Aero to optimize your ball flight, increased greenside control, soft feel, and alignment-enhancing Triple Track Technology. KEY FEATURES: Exceptionally Fast Ball SpeedsFrom a new Hyper Fast Soft...
CALLAWAY CHROME SOFT X TRIPLE TRACK
Callaway Chrome Soft X features Triple Track lines on the ball for improved putting accuracy. This ball has low spin off the driver for long distance and has a SoftFast Core with a Tour Urethane Cover. If you are looking...
CALLAWAY CHROME SOFT TRIPLE TRACK YELLOW
From cover to core, Chrome Soft is the new gold standard for aspirational players who are looking for a Tour quality ball. Every detail has been enhanced including the core, mantle, and cover formulation. Chrome Soft provides outstanding performance with...
CALLAWAY CHROME SOFT X LS TRIPLE TRACK
The Callaway Chrome Soft X LS Triple Track is a high performance golf ball designed for players with high swing speeds who want low spin off the driver to maximize distance. This model has been largely replaced by the newer...