When deciding to play the game of golf there are so many factors to consider when buying equipment. What brand will you buy? What type of clubs do you need? What optional equipment pieces will you buy? So many questions yet what is the answer? When you get out and look at it the price of it may be more than what you thought it would be or wanted to pay. This is where buying a used golf club or set of clubs may be a more economical decision. So why buy a used golf club?

Well if you’re just starting out in the game, you probably don’t want to go out and invest a bunch of money until you decide whether or not you are truly going to love the game enough to invest some money in a set of clubs that will fit you perfectly. Also if you don’t want to spend the money on a new club you can usually buy a new one at half the price. If buying a used golf club you will get it from two sources: a retailer or an individual. There are pros and cons to this. If buying a used golf club from an individual sure you’re going to be getting a cheap gold club but you also only have that person’s word that the club is in good condition and performs well. If you buy a used golf club from a retailer or dealer then usually they have a team of professionals that test the golf clubs to insure that they are meeting quality standards.

Remember, the reputation of the company is on the line when they sell something. This can save you from getting a defective piece of equipment. You wouldn’t want a head flying off your club during a game. That would be a very bad thing. Of course the financial reason seems to outweigh all others. You can save anywhere from 50% to 75% off the normal retail price when buying a used golf club over a new one.

Some dealers or retailers also offer warranties on used golf clubs just as you get with a new one. Granted it may be for a shorter term but it is still a warranty none the less. A great place to start if purchasing your equipment on line is to look at some reviews of used golf clubs. Yes, there are actual reviews on used equipment as well as new equipment. These reviews will help you weed out the garbage from the diamonds in the rough. It’s worth taking a little time and effort to get the most for your money. You’re looking at used equipment to save money. If you don’t take the time to do the research just as you would when buying new equipment it could end up costing you a lot more in the long run. So take your time and do the leg work. It will be worth the investment in the end.