Buy Used Clubs – 3 Tips To Getting A Good Deal

July 18th, 2011 |

Would you like to buy used clubs but fear that you may not get a good deal ? This post provides you with some good tips on what to look for and what to look out for when you are in the market for used golf clubs.

Buy Used Clubs

There are main parts to any golf club. You have the grip, the shaft and the clubhead. Each part has its specific features to look at when considering buying used.

1. Grip. You can tell a lot about the club by simply looking at the amount of wear on the grip. Is it cracking or showing worn areas? Then this used club might need a new grip fairly soon. Though getting a new grip is not hard , it can add about $10 to the price of the club and could make buying used less advantageous then buying new.

2. Shaft. Your club shafts will likely be steel or graphite, both are quality materials but here are some considerations:

a. Graphite shafts. Clubs with graphite shafts are lighter than their steel counterparts. What this means to a golfer is a faster swing speed which could add an additional 5 to 15 yards from the club . Graphite shafts are more expensive than steel shafts yet will send less vibration into the hands of the golfer, which make graphite shafts more appealing for new golfers .

b. Steel shafts. Clubs that have steel shafts may be the desired material for scratch golfers because the rigid steel gives subtle feedback to the golfer's hands and a feeling of more control throughout the swing. Steel shafts do cost less yet
however are better suited to golfers with a low handicap.

3. Clubhead. The clubheads are good at revealing how much the club has been played . If you notice a worn or shiny spot on the face of the club you may be better off not buying that club. This worn area can cause a misdirection when hitting the ball . Look to make sure the grooves on the clubhead are still well defined.

Buying used clubs can be a good way to save cash but keep in mind that new clubs that come on the market are priced high to start and then typically to lower in price. Therefore, before you click the "Buy Now" button on that used golf club, be certain to look for the price tag on the new club...you might be surprised.

Spring is soon upon us and golfers all over the world are reaching into the back of their garage organizer systems and pulling out last year's clubs. It's time to add a fun new or used club to your golf bag . It could be just what you need to move into a new golf season.

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Buy Used Clubs – 3 Tips To Getting A Good Deal