Buying used golf clubs

[Slammin' Sam]

I have bought a lot of stuff from 3balls Golf on ebay and have never been disappointed. They even tell you the value of the club before you bid.

+1. I've purchased three putters and a driver from 3balls.com and without exception they were in better than advertised condition.

[Taylormade]

there are good reviews site for used golf clubs, one of them is Taylormade Preowned , it also have special deals section.

[andycook]

Check out GoodWill.  I've seen good clubs there.

[Paradox]

I buy used clubs from globalgolf.com and I have bought two sets of used irons from friends.

I don't trust ebay or craigslist so I'd never buy from there but legit sites, there used stuff will be fine and usually a little BETTER condition than you think they'd be in.

[neophytea]

When I started golfing I bought a complete Wilson starter set for $200 and played them till I had broke the #7 iron.

Then I was correctly fitted for my titliest 762 irons around ten years ago.  I paid around $700 for them new.  Thats works out to $70 a year or arount $6 a month.  I have thought I wanted to buy new irons but I have not been able to find anything that works any better than what I have.  In summary, If you get correctly fitted you can play them cheaper than buying cheap, unless you know exactly what you need and can get it.

Cheap isn't cheap unless it fits you.

[Topper]

Buying used clubs is a great way to upgrade.  I bought my Ping Pal2 putter through Craigslist and my drivers and hybrids from ebay.  All these were used and in great shape.  I have nice equipment for a relatively modest price which is also more in-tune with my golfing ability and tendencies.  I say go for it. You can minimize your risk by buying from vendors with good reputations and decent return policies if you are not satisfied.

[glock35ipsc]

Craigslist is a great place, at least you can go see the club before you decide to buy it to be sure it's in the stated condition.  3balls.com is a good site, and callawaypreowned.com is fantastic too.

And don't forget, you can build a set of clubs for far less than a new set, and sometime even less than a used set!

[Steel]

Ebay is great, just make sure you know exactly what you want.  Picked up a back up set of Bridegstone Irons exactly the same as the ones I am currently using, bought my original set brand new for $1200.00.  bought the back up set for $60.00.  Had to change the shafts but no big deal, picked up a new set of NS Pros on Ebay for under $100.00.  Just bought a Callaway FT Tour with Diamana Redboard shaft for $140.00.  The shaft is worth $250.00 new, can't go too far wrong.

[Cabrisses]

Buying used clubs is great. However, if you love golf, and play all the time. It might be best to get a set of new clubs. Something up to date, real (if you get from a proshop), no wear, plus you can even get them custom fitted! Getting your new clubs custom fitted is crucial in my opinion... It can save you several strokes.

[SamW]

I bought a used driver from ebay and never regretted it, I payed 1/3 what I would have paid retail for a driver that was literally 1 round old. I don't feel at all bad towards the Nevada Bobs store that let me demo 10 different drivers for over an hour so I could go ahead and buy the one I wanted on Ebay... Another day I could have bought the driver from them but honestly I don't like the price of drivers it just doesn't stack up to me. Once I got the driver I got it custom fitted which brought the cost up to about 50% what I would have paid new.

Another good way to save cash is to buy the previous model of everything, particularly now when technology is moving very slowly in golf.

Regarding custom fitting, not everyone needs it for every club. I had my driver custom fitted because I specifically wanted it shortened and stiffened. However I was custom fitted by mizuno for irons and their "prescription" was a 100% standard off the rack fit... I was also custom fitted for titleist irons at a demo day and I turned out 1/4" short and 0.5* flat and the guy said that's about as close to off the rack as you get with titleist fitting. Despite being a very standard fit, I'd have significant worries about buying any used irons because you don't know what's already been done to them before they come to you, the only time I'd do it is either if I was buying a classic set like Hogan Apex where I'd get the lofts and lies checked anyway, or if the seller was 100% sure that the clubs were direct from the rack with very little use.

[sbanks06]

I definitely recommend purchasing used clubs. I am a scratch golfer and still purchase used clubs often. A couple things to watch out for buying used clubs are:

- Fake brand name clubs

- Wear on the club- make sure they are worn towards the center of the club. Lots of wear on the heel or toe wears down the club more and will increase the chance of it breaking.

In addition to used clubs you can also consider purchasing a model that is a year or two old at a steep discount.

Good luck with the game.

[baseballfrk8998]

Originally Posted by Paradox

I buy used clubs from globalgolf.com and I have bought two sets of used irons from friends.

+1 for globalgolf. They're terrific and clubs I have gotten from there have been in great shape. Actually have a gap wedge coming on Thursday. Can't go wrong with them.

[jmanbooyaa]

Bump to old thread. Anyone else a used club shopper? I have sworn off new clubs. I enjoy trading in and getting a newer version or something that I like better. From putter to driver it is always great for me to trade in my current clubs for something else. I find I do this predominantly during the winter. Irons not very frequently. Putter and driver are almost a constant for me. Just picked up a Mizuno jpx sw and traded my R1 for a Jetspeed.

[Hammer 4]

Another vote for Global Golf...great place to buy used. If you do buy there, be sure to sign up for their rewards thing.

[Riah325]

Does anyone know what kind of clubs these are? They say Wilson and xz7 but that's all I can find. Can somebody help? I want to figure out the age of these.

[Vinsk]

They look early 1970's.

[Riah325]

Have u ever seen one that looks like this before? Do you know n where I can find more out about this? Who could I ask?

[MarvChamp]

3 hours ago, Riah325 said:

Have u ever seen one that looks like this before? Do you know n where I can find more out about this? Who could I ask?

Yes, it is a Wilson 5-wood, probably laminated maple instead of persimmon. Google vintage fairway woods and you are bound to find more info. Also check eBay vintage clubs. In addition, there are groups who play old clubs such as hickory shafts and later clubs like yours. You might search for them. Good luck, -Marv (PS It isn't valuable; just fun.)