Buying Used Golf Clubs

New golf clubs can cost a bundle these days. For a new golfer or someone who only gets the chance to play occasionally, buying used golf clubs makes great economic sense. Used clubs can be bought at a fraction of what new clubs sale for and many times the clubs are in near perfect condition.

Take a look at the club head for signs of wear before you buy it. A worn spot on the club head where the ball strikes will prevent the ball from making good contact and affect the performance. Grooves that have defined edges on the face of the club show that the club still has some life left in it and has not been completely worn out.

If the shaft of the clubs have worn areas or indentations, this could weaken the club and cause it to break. Look down the shaft length wise and see if it has been bent or twisted. You also want to test the torque of the shaft by twisting the grip and the head in opposite directions. If the torque is solid, you should not be able to twist it far. If you can easily twist it, then it's a sign of weakness in the shaft and you should avoid that club.

When you select a used club, you need to decide between steel or graphite. Graphite clubs tend to be lighter than steel and it really depends on your style of play. You also might want to re-grip the used clubs. You can re-grip them yourself for 10 to 15 bucks per club.

Alloy clubs such as aluminum are great clubs but for buying used they might not be such a good choice. Alloys are more susceptible to wear than those made from metal. Alloys can be a bit cheaper to buy but since your buying them used, try and stick with metal clubs.

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