How to Get Top-Notch Golf Gear at a Discount
September 7, 2010
For anyone who loves to play golf, getting a new set of clubs is an exciting prospect. There are many new technological advancements that have made modern golf clubs superior to golf clubs manufactured just a few years ago. The biggest problem for most golfers is that these new clubs are very expensive.
There are several ways to save money when you are buying golf clubs. One of the most obvious ways is to buy used golf clubs. Even though it sounds pretty simple, many golfers are scared off by the idea. But if you approach it to the way you buy a used car, you can save yourself a lot of frustration as well as a lot of money. Whether you are looking to buy used golf irons, or an individual golf club, you can save a lot of money buying prewoned.
The first thing to remember is that new brand name golf clubs are really expensive for a variety of reasons. But once they are bought, they immediately lose about 20% of their value, even before they are used much. Buying used clubs in mint condition can save you 20% off of new golf clubs and will play exactly the same. For example, if you buy a used golf driver you can save almost $100 just buying a used one, even if it is in mint condition.
But you can save even more money when you wait a year or two after the newest golf club models have come out. Golf clubs that are one year old typically drop another 10-20% of their initial value. Used golf clubs that are 2 years old will be reduced another 10% off the price.
And then there is the the wear and tear of the clubs. If you want maximum savings, you can buy used clubs that are a little more worn. The wear on such clubs is often superficial (scratches and nicks) and doesn’t affect the performance of the club.
But that’s the area where most golfers get scared. How can you tell if a set of used irons is in good shape or poor shape? Well, on your own you wouldn’t be able to tell, but that’s where certified preowned golf clubs come in. When you buy your used clubs from reputable resellers, you have the assurance that trained golf club experts have examined the used clubs and rated them according to the true condition they are in. This takes all the guess work out and will save you a lot of second-guessing about whether or not to get a particular used golf club.
Buying refurbished golf clubs is a smart choice for budget-conscious golfers. You can still get a nice set of quality brand-name golf clubs at discount prices when you check out the prowned after-market golf club market. Online sites that specialize in used golf gear can make it super easy to find the hard-to-find set of irons you are looking for.