Custom Brass Ball Marker - 40mm

One side of a 40mm solid brass marker is yours to design—upload a photo, pet, logo (with rights), or text. The other side features our Pin-Hi design with a bold alignment arrow, tiki mascot, and dimple texture.

We convert your image into a 3D depth map, then laser-engrave it into brass. This creates true tactile relief—not a flat 2D etch—so details pop and feel premium. Once the engraving is complete (which can take up to 2 hours), we complete a 4-part hand finish process. This hand finish includes a wire brush cleaning, application of Brass Black (for added depth and character), a sanding, and buffing. All so your new custom Pin-Hi Golf ball marker is absolutely immaculate.

High-resolution, high-contrast photos or clean vector logos. JPG/PNG for photos; SVG/PNG for logos/line art. Clear faces and pets look great. Avoid low-res or dark, low-contrast images.

Diameter: 40mm (largest USGA-legal size). Thickness ~3mm (varies slightly due to hand finishing).

Typical production is 3–5 business days, depending on current demand.

Engraving Photo Guidelines

• The quality of your engraving starts with the quality of your image. Clear, high-contrast photos produce the sharpest, most 3D results.

What works best

• High resolution: Aim for at least 1500 px on the shortest side (bigger is better). No screenshots or zoomed-in crops.
• High contrast: Strong lights and darks translate into taller “ridges” and deeper “valleys,” creating crisp, tactile detail.
• Good lighting: Natural, even light beats harsh shadows or blown-out highlights.
• Simple backgrounds: Clean or blurred backgrounds keep the focus on the subject.
• Front-facing subjects: Faces and pets look best when centered and facing the camera.
• Sharp focus: No motion blur. Look for defined edges (eyes, whiskers, text outlines).
• Original files: Upload the original photo (not a social-media compressed version).

Great subjects by type

• Faces: Front-facing, well-lit portraits with visible features. Avoid heavy sunglasses or hats that cast shadows.
• Pets: Clear shots with visible eyes and fur texture. Avoid backlighting that silhouettes the pet.
• Logos/line art: Vector or high-res PNG with solid black shapes on a white background works best. Thin lines should be at least 2–3 px at the final size.
• Text/initials: Bold, sans-serif or slab fonts engrave cleaner than thin scripts. Keep wording short for legibility.

Avoid these

• Preferred formats: PNG, JPG, SVG (for line art/logos), PDF (vector logos).
• For photos: JPG or PNG at the highest quality available.
• For logos/line art: SVG or high-res PNG with transparent or white background.
• Avoid tiny JPGs with compression artifacts.

Composition tips

• Tight crop: Frame the subject so it fills most of the marker area (we can assist with cropping).
• Single subject: One primary subject engraves cleaner than multiple small faces.
• Edge safety: Leave a bit of padding around the subject to avoid cropping during circular placement.

Engraving reality check

• Ultra-fine details smaller than ~0.3 mm may soften in engraving.
• Very thin strokes can fill in—thicken lines where possible.
• We may adjust brightness/contrast and convert to a depth map for best results.

Quick rule of thumb

• High-quality photo = High-quality engraving.
• Higher contrast = Deeper relief and more tactile detail.

By uploading artwork and placing your order, you agree to the following terms:

1. Your Rights & Ownership

You represent and warrant that you own the rights to the images, logos, text, and designs you submit—or that you have express written permission from the rights holder to use them for this purpose. You grant Pin-Hi Golf a non-exclusive license to reproduce and engrave your design to fulfill your order.

2. Prohibited Content

We cannot engrave protected content without proof of authorization, including:

• Trademarks & Logos: Brands, corporate logos, or marks you do not own.
• Copyrighted Works: Characters, professional photography, or artwork created by others.
• Sports & Events: Professional or collegiate team logos, league marks (e.g., NFL, PGA), or event insignia.
• Likenesses: Images of celebrities or identifiable individuals without their consent.
• Restricted Content: Government seals, hateful, harassing, or illegal material.

3. Review & Right to Refuse

We review all submissions for engravability and policy compliance. Pin-Hi Golf reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reject or cancel any order containing artwork that appears to infringe on third-party rights or violates our standards. If we cancel your order before production, you will receive a refund (minus any non-recoverable processing fees).

4. Your Responsibility & Indemnity

You are solely responsible for the content you submit. You agree to indemnify and hold Pin-Hi Golf harmless from any claims, damages, or legal expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising from your artwork or any alleged infringement of third-party rights. Our total liability for any order is limited to the amount you paid for that order.

Questions? If you are unsure about a design, please Contact Us before ordering.