Used Golf Clubs

by Gregg A. Johnson ~ Last Updated:

Golf clubs can be very expensive; so many people are starting to buy used golf clubs instead of new ones. The cost is the main reason people give for buying used golf clubs. Plus, recycling anything is good for the environment! What should you know before you buy a set of used golf clubs?

First, you need to check the club heads for face wear. Clubs that have been used for a long time might have a shiny worn spot in the center. This is not good because the club face won't hold the ball as well as it should. Make sure the grooves still have well-defined edges and stay away from used golf clubs that show indentations in the club face as these can affect the ball flight.

Another important thing to look for in used golf clubs is the shafts. Make sure graphite shafts don't have worn areas or indentations that could cause weakness. Twist the grip and the head in opposite directions. If there isn't great resistance, it's a sign of weakness in the shaft. This test is for graphite shafts. With steel shafts, just look down the shaft to make sure it hasn't been bent back into shape.

You will also need to make sure the grips in used golf clubs are good. You will be looking for cracks, splits, and worn areas. You can re-grip used golf clubs, but this will run between $6 and $15 per club adding to your cost.

Does the set have consistency? Line them up and compare them. Make sure they all appear to have been in the original set. You don't want a set of used golf clubs with different shaft types or model from club to club. Mixing and matching can throw off the progression of lofts throughout the set.

Compare prices for new clubs versus what you will be paying for your used clubs. Sometimes you can get a new set for less than what the used set is selling for. You can also find some great discounts at golf stores, so don't jump in too quickly to buy your used golf club.

You can't really tell how well a set of used golf clubs will perform unless you are able to test drive them. Find a place to take a few test swings and see how they feel to you.

Buying a set of used golf clubs is a great way to save some money on one of the most expensive parts of the golf game. However, be careful and know what you are doing before you buy. It can make a world of difference!

Golf Clubs In The News


 Young golfer had too many clubs, disqualifies self - Eagle-Tribune

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Chris Wood, the club's head golf professional. "I was showing everybody my medal and then Chris and I went and we were ... But since he didn't notice his extra club during the tournament, a penalty wasn't added.


 Golf Clubs in the Rough as Memberships Drop - EDGE Boston

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:50:00 GMT

MAMARONECK, N.Y. (AP) - A few weeds have popped up on the fairways, and summer’s heat has scorched the grass here and there, but the golf course at the Hampshire Country Club is still tidy and scenic, its little ...


 US golf clubs in the rough as members drop away - Fresno Bee

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 16:14:00 GMT

Four of the biggest names in American golf history played a round together Tuesday to commemorate the opening of a new course in one of Michigan's most impoverished communities. Jack Nicklaus, Arnold ...


 Junior Golf Championships go to sudden death playoff - Haverhill Gazette

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:35:00 GMT

Eighteen holes weren't enough to decide the 14-15-year-old division of the Junior Golf Championships at Bradford ... Monday's tournament was open to junior members of Haverhill-area clubs and local residents between ...


 What's it like to play golf with Roger Clemens? Here's my experience - Golf.com

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:28:00 GMT

and he plays ready golf. We started on the 12th hole at TPC Myrtle Beach, and he was very decisive about what clubs to hit and how to play the shots. On the ninth hole, I hit an approach shot that buried under the ...