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Golf Club Condition Ratings

New Club Condition Ratings

New
Never previously owned or sold.

Open Box
Clubs that are new, have never been played, but simply were returned unwanted to the manufacturer. They can’t be sold at new price, so the savings to you is incredible if you are looking for a new club for less.

Used Golf Club Condition Ratings

Mint Condition

Clubs in Mint Condition have no previous use. Any markings would be minimal shop wear. Among the wear that you may see on clubs in Mint Condition:

Woods & Hybrids

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No previous use. Any markings would be minimal shop wear.

Irons

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No previous use. Any markings would be minimal shop wear.

Wedges

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No previous use. Any markings would be minimal shop wear.

Putters

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No previous use. Any markings would be minimal shop wear.

Excellent Condition

Clubs in Excellent Condition have had very limited use. Among the wear that you may see on clubs in Excellent Condition:

Woods & Hybrids

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Normal ball marks minimally visible on the face; very light scratching on the sole; no abnormal crown or shaft wear.

Irons

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Normal ball marks minimally visible on the faces; light scratching on the soles; no abnormal markings in the cavities or top lines; no shaft wear.

Wedges

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Normal ball marks minimally visible on the face; light scratching on the sole; no abnormal markings in the cavity or top line; no shaft wear.

Putters

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Normal ball marks minimally visible on the face; light scratching on the sole; no abnormal markings in the cavity or top line; no shaft wear.

Very Good Condition

Clubs in Very Good Condition have been played with and cared for in an appropriate fashion. The markings that you will likely find on Very Good Condition products will show typical wear of models of its age. All of the wear is purely cosmetic, and will not in any way affect the performance of the club. NOTE: Some irons and wedges are designed to rust over time. This is not considered adverse wear. Among the wear that you may see on clubs in Very Good Condition:

Woods & Hybrids

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Normal ball marks and scratching on the face; normal scratching on the sole; very light scratches or paint chips on/around the crown.

Irons

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Normal ball marks on the faces; minor scratching on the soles; no significant dings on the heads; no significant wear on the shafts.

Wedges

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Normal ball marks on the face with minimal groove wear; minor scratching on the sole and in the cavities; no significant wear on the shaft.

Putters

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Normal ball marks and scratching visible on the face and sole; light scratching and marks on the top line minimally visible from address.

Good Condition

Clubs in Good Condition have been played frequently. All clubs in Good Condition are in 100% playable condition, as all of the markings will be purely cosmetic blemishes, and in no way will affect performance. This is the perfect option for the player looking for more bang for the buck. NOTE: Some irons and wedges are designed to rust over time, and is not considered adverse wear. Among the wear that you may see on clubs in Good Condition:

Woods & Hybrids

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Moderate face and sole wear; sky-marks, paint chips, and scratches on the crown; minor dinging around the edges of the head; shaft wear.

Irons

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Moderate face and sole wear; minor groove wear and/or chrome wear; rock dings on the leading edge and/or sole; light rusting; shaft wear. The ferrules may or may not be seated to the hosel on each iron in the set. The ferrule is purely cosmetic, and will not affect the playability of the club.

Wedges

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Moderate face and sole wear; minor groove wear and/or chrome wear; rock dings on the leading edge and/or sole; light rusting; shaft wear.

Putters

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Moderate scratching on the face and sole; scratching and natural dinging on the top line; light rusting; shaft wear.

Poor Condition

Clubs in Poor Condition show significant wear to the point of not being playable. We do not offer these products to our customers.