Grading Criteria for Lost Golf Balls
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CATEGORY
A+ (Mint)
A (Premium)
A- (Good)
B (Practice)
SCRATCHES
No scratchesLike new condition
1-2 minor scratchesNo nail-catching
Noticeable scratchesSome nail-catching
Deep scratches/dentsClear nail-catching
GLOSS
Glossy like newMint level
High glossSlight usage wear
High glossSlight usage wear
Low glossAlmost dull surface
PEN MARKS
None
Almost unnoticeable1 pen mark maximum
1-2 pen marksIdentifiable marks
Multiple pen marksDark and widespread
DISCOLORATION
None
Almost unnoticeable1 pen mark maximum
1-2 pen marksPartial discoloration
ObviousYellowish and stained
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