Buying Used Golf Clubs
Golf Central offers a selection of golf clubs for sale. We have a wide range of products both new and used. We aim to have the best & largest selection of golf clubs in South Africa and we’ll make sure you are well-equipped for your next round.
Checking the clubs may seem like an obvious piece of advice, but knowing what to look out for when buying used clubs is very important.
Tips when buying on Golf Central
Club heads
- Club heads should be undamaged since dents and wear may affect the distance and trajectory of the ball when hit. Check for major dents and nicks.
- All Steel-headed clubs must be checked for wear and tear on the club face. Worn clubs normally show a shiny spot right on the face. Grooves should have well-defined edges.
Shafts
- Shafts should be checked for rust, dents, and nicks as this will affect their performance and may cause the shaft to break during normal usage.
- Graphite shafts should not have any worn areas that could cause weaknesses.
Do the clubs match?
- Having different clubs could lead to loft progression which will lead to inconsistency between shots.
- Club lengths should progress naturally, with no major differences between one club and the next.
Ensuring that you know the golf club set basics
- A standard set is generally made up of 3 woods, 9 irons, and a putter.
- This includes a mix of irons, drivers, and wedges, as well as a putter.
Is the club a correct fit for you?
Most golf clubs come with a standard length and flex shaft. People who are taller than 1.98m or shorter than 1.52m should consider getting customised golf clubs. Getting a club fitted to your height will mean clubs will be easier to use.
Confused what a golf club is used for?
Driver – this is used when the golfer is standing on the tee and is able tee the ball up.
Fairway Woods – used for hitting off the fairway, they are also easier to hit off the tee box
Hybrids – normally replace long irons as they are easier to hit
Iron – normally used when the golfer is within 200 metres or less from the green.
Pitching wedge (PW) – used to play the ball from the fairway to the green.
Sand wedge (SW) – used to play the ball out of a bunker.
Lob wedge (LW) – used for shorter distances and hitting the ball high quickly.
Gap wedge (52 degrees) – between the PW and SW.
