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Golf balls don’t have to be one-and-done. Two creative Protech Group clients are bringing new life to old golf balls with our advanced coating solution, giving them a fresh start without sacrificing performance. At the same time, our focus on liquid coating technology enables this transformation.
With permission from major golf brands, these companies specialize in refurbishing golf balls that would otherwise end up in landfills. But this isn’t just a story about recycling and reusing— it’s about advanced materials, precision customization, and impressive durability.
The process begins with dedicated suppliers—often individuals who recover golf balls from golf-course lakes—who provide the companies with hundreds of thousands of used balls. Once collected, technicians then strip each ball with a specialized medium to remove existing paint or coatings, thereby exposing the original surface. Then starts the recoating process.
Refurbishing a golf ball isn’t as simple as slapping on a new coat of paint. The balls must be recoated quickly and consistently, especially when they’re dropped into drying pools in bulk. If the coating takes too long to cure, the balls risk sticking together, damaging the finish and rendering them unsellable. Utilizing a liquid application process is essential for truly effective coating and product quality.
To meet this challenge, our team developed a custom liquid polyurethane coating system that dries almost instantly, while maintaining critical flexibility and durability. This two-coat system— a white base coat followed by a clear protective topcoat— adheres flawlessly to the surface and withstands rigorous testing.
How rigorous? Each ball is shot from a cannon at a brick wall to simulate extreme impact. The results? Our coating holds up with no chipping or cracking, proving the durability of a modern liquid coating process.
The two companies that work with Protech to recoat golf balls have very different needs. Each has its own unique equipment and processes, from hand mixing and small-batch application to high-speed automated systems. That’s why we’ve tailored a distinct formula for each client. Since client 1 uses a manual process, we created a formula that is optimized for slower, smaller batches and allows more working time. Client 2, on the other hand, operates a high-speed, automated line, and therefore their formula cures much faster, matching the pace of their industrial system by leveraging the properties of liquid coatings.
Both formulas are meticulously adjusted to account for different machinery, oven temperatures, and application environments. It’s not just about creating a coating— it’s about formulating a complete solution.
This is more than a manufacturing story— it’s a sustainability success. Millions of golf balls are lost each year, and many end up in landfills or polluting ecosystems. By recovering and refurbishing them, we’re reducing waste, conserving materials, and giving golf players access to affordable, high-quality golf balls. The widespread adoption of liquid-based coating helps support these environmental goals.
Innovation doesn’t always mean inventing something new. Sometimes, it’s about reimagining what’s already out there, and doing it better, cleaner, and smarter through advanced liquid coating.
