Used Golf Clubs On Craigslist (2024)

FAQs

How do I know if my golf clubs are valuable? ›

Irons clubs with smooth faces (no lines, dots, or other patterns) went out of style before 1910. These are older and generally more valuable. Old wooden clubs with long, narrow heads are good. Clubs marked “patent” attract collectors, because they are rarer than non-patent clubs.

The most important golf clubs to have are the driver, 7 iron, pitching wedge, and putter. To round things out to a total of five golf clubs, we also throw in the hybrid. Each of these clubs serves a unique role, and because of that, it makes sense to have all of them in the golf bag.

2nd Swing has almost 150,000 used clubs in its inventory, ranging from drivers with just a couple of hits to decades old iron sets . . . and more. Their trade-in program is excellent and you can put the value of your old clubs toward a new set, too.

Rare. With collectible antique golf clubs, it's estimated that fewer than 5% of all old clubs with wooden shafts have collectible value beyond being decorative or looking cool on the course. Most vintage or antique clubs you find at yard sales or online are common golf clubs with very little value.

But unless you're a professional golfer or really serious about dialing in your golf game, the difference in performance is usually negligible. Scuffs, scratches, and cover wear are the most common surface-level imperfections found in used golf balls.

A good set of irons can last you around 300 rounds of golf, which means about ten years of play based on 30 rounds a year. You may even get more play out of longer irons as they're used less frequently than other clubs in a set. The key indicator that you need a new iron is the state of the grooves in the club head.

Understandably, golf clubs do wear out over time and at different rates, because some clubs are used much more than others. Generally speaking, wedges and your golf driver will be the first to go from a set of golf clubs.

Are golf clubs good for scrap metal? The answer to this question depends on the type of golf clubs. If the clubs are made of steel, then they can possibly be recycled as scrap metal. However, if the clubs are made from graphite or titanium, they may not be suitable for recycling as scrap metal due to their composition.

The 1-wood, or driver, is the lowest-lofted, longest, and often lightest club in a player's bag, and is meant to launch the ball the longest distance of any club.

When deciding what to do with old golf clubs, you can sell them on platforms like eBay, donate to charities, recycle at local centers, or repurpose them into household items and artistic decor. Each option supports sustainable practices and serves different community needs.

How to get free golf clubs? ›

Search your local Buy Nothing group. The Buy Nothing Project, where people post anything they'd like to give away to their neighbors, has local groups worldwide, including all over the United States. Find and join your local group on Facebook and see if anybody has posted their golf clubs to give away for free.

Another thing to look for in a custom golf club fitting facility is experience. The walls of a fitter's shop should be impressive and contain drawers full of fitting heads. If you are unsure of which type of head you need, ask if they carry a wide range of brands and models.

Soap and Water

This can be a good place to start for most clubs. With a simple mixture of soap and water, you do not need to worry about damaging the club. After a brief soak, use a small brush like a toothbrush to try and remove any rust. This works best if the rust buildup is not extreme.

Beginner sets typically include a driver, 3-wood, 5-iron, 7-iron, 9-iron, pitching wedge, and putter. These clubs are designed to be forgiving and easy to hit, which is ideal for beginners.