The Factory Secret Behind Golf Balls That Cost $20 and $60 a Dozen

Why does a $60 golf ball exist when a $20 one passes the same USGA test? What really separates a $20 dozen from a $60 dozen? The physical dimensions are strictly capped by the USGA and The R&A, yet the prices are worlds apart. We dig into the hidden economics of the golf ball industry: offshore contract factories, overlapping supplier networks, the Costco vs. Acushnet lawsuit, patent wars between major brands, and the tariff and cost pressure on the premium market. Subscribe to The Clubroom Files for more forensic breakdowns of the hidden economics behind golf equipment — the numbers the brands never put on the label. Which ball is in your bag right now, the $20 dozen or the $60 one? Tell us in the comments.