How to Buy Used Golf Clubs

One of the misconceptions about golf equipment is beginners can use any kind of equipment because they won't hit anything well. The truth is that beginning golfers will get more out of the right equipment than golfers who have played for years. Beginning golfers and people with handicaps of 15 and higher will benefit from buying modern clubs with big heads and perimeter weighting. When you buy used golf clubs, you can get great technology in your clubs without the high prices of new clubs.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Go to a local golf store and ask to hit a few drivers, using a machine to test your swing speed. Your swing speed is an important part of choosing the proper clubs.

2. Remember your swing speed and the appropriate shaft flex that goes with it. Follow these swing speeds (measured in mph), 105+ for extra stiff shaft, 90 to 105 for stiff shaft, 80 to 95 for regular shaft, 70 to 85 for senior flex (flexible or A shaft) and under 70 for ladies flex. Don't buy clubs too stiff for your swing speed. There is no shame in using a regular flex, senior flex or even ladies flex if it helps you hit the ball as far as possible.

3. Think about aspects of the game you want to improve. Purchase large club heads and perimeter weighting for more forgiveness. Buy smaller club heads and muscle-back clubs for more control. Look for extra weight on the bottom of the club to help get the ball airborne.

4. Hit demo golf clubs at a driving range so you can see the ball flight of each club. Remember which clubs you liked the best and try to find a used set. Look online for used clubs at sites like Clubfinders.com (see Resources below).

Tips & Warnings

• A good set of golf clubs should be able to last at least 10 years. Buying clubs 3 to 5 years old gives you good club technology and years of use.
• Look for slightly scratched clubs to get a good discount on newer clubs. You are going to put a few scratches on new clubs during the first couple of rounds you play anyway.
• Look for a club fitter to help you get into a new set of irons. You may be able to get a custom-made set for the price of a name brand used set. Plus, custom-made clubs should work with your current swing.
• Hitting golf balls into a net will give you limited feedback on your shot, even using a shot monitor. Try to use the clubs for an actual round of golf before you buy them or at least use them on the range.

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Resources

• Used clubs as Clubfinders.com