Buying Used Golf Clubs – 3 Quick Tips
Posted By Debra Demore on August 15, 2011
Are you in the market to buy used clubs but fear that you might not get what you need? This article gives you some quick 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
A golf club has three main parts . You have the grip, the shaft and the clubhead. Each has its own unique features to focus on when considering buying used.
1. Grip. You can tell a lot about the golf club by quickly looking at the amount of wear on the grip. Is it cracking or showing worn areas? Then this specific club might require a new grip pretty soon. Though getting a new grip is not hard , it will add approximately ten bucks to the cost of the club and could make buying used less advantageous then buying new.
2. Shaft. Your clubs will likely be steel or graphite, both are quality materials but here are some thoughts you want to consider :
a. Graphite shafts. Clubs with graphite shafts are lighter than their steel counterparts. What this means to a golfer is a faster swing speed and that could mean an additional 5 to 15 yards from the club . Graphite shafts are more costly than steel shafts but will send fewer vibrations into the hands of the golfer, which make graphite shafts more appropriate for beginners.
b. Steel shafts. Clubs that have steel shafts can be the desired material for scratch golfers because the solid steel gives subtle feedback to the golfer’s hands and a feeling of more control throughout the swing. Steel shafts will cost less but are better suited to experienced golfers .
3. Clubhead. The clubheads are good at revealing how much the club has been played . If you detect a worn or shiny spot on the head of the club you are better off not buying that club. This shiny or worn area can cause a misdirection when hitting the ball . Look to make sure the grooves on the clubhead are deep and well defined.
Buying used clubs can be a good way to save money but keep in mind that new clubs that come on the market are priced high to start and then tend to lower in price. Therefore, before you click the “Buy Now” button on that used golf club, be sure to look for the price tag on the new club…you may be in for a nice surprise .
Spring is on the horizon and golfers everywhere are reaching into the back of their garage organizer systems and pulling out last year’s clubs. It’s time to add a quality new or used club to your bag. It may be just what you need to walk into a new golf year .
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