Beginner or Novice Golfers: Start with a "Pre-Owned"
set of Golf Clubs
by: Ernie Horning
As a beginner or novice golfer, you want to avoid the expense of
purchasing a "New" set of golf clubs, and concentrate
your efforts on finding a good set of "Used" golf clubs
(also know as "Pre-Owned".)
Major golf club manufacturers introduce new lines of clubs almost
every year. With the yearly advances in golf club technology, many
golfers regularly upgrade their existing golf sets in pursuit of
improving their game and lowering their handicap. This leaves the
golf club market flooded with high quality, bargain sets of golf
clubs. The trade-in market has become so huge, that a few major
golf club manufacturers have launched their own sites to meet the
demand, like "Callaway Golf" (www.callawaygolfpreowned.com.)
The question is where, and how, do you find the best set of clubs
for you?
Online is a great place to start. You want to get a feel for the
market by comparing the prices of the "Pre-Owned" clubs
offered by the thousands of sites advertising the sale of used clubs
(Searching "Google" alone will bring up about 700,000
sites.) Surf a few sites and compare the quality and prices of numerous
club sets. While you are on the internet, E-bay may also prove to
be beneficial in searching for your set of used golf clubs. The
selection and variety of clubs available changes daily, so you will
have to keep a close watch to find the best deal for your golf clubs.
Also, you may want to look for a "Beginner" golf set,
which usually consist of the #3, #5, #7, and #9 irons. Beginner
sets of clubs normally include a "Wood" or two, and a
"Putter" as well. At this point in your golf career, you
really don't need to purchase a "full" set of clubs. Mainly,
because you may not be playing golf very long or very often. The
best choice may even be a "Pre-Owned" beginner set of
clubs. Don't confuse a set of "Beginner" golf clubs with
"Kids" golf clubs, which come in smaller sizes and/or
lengths for kids. If you feel like you are bending over too far
to swing the clubs, they are probably too short. You should be able
to stand fairly straight, with your knees slightly bent, and your
arms should hang freely as you grasp the club.
Your local newspaper is also a great place to look for a set of
clubs. All year-round you will find bargains on some quality sets
of golf clubs. This also gives you the opportunity to see and swing
the clubs. It helps to get a feel for the clubs before you buy the
set. Check out the condition of the grips, shafts (steel or graphite),
and the club heads. Compare them to other clubs you have seen for
the same price. Many people are selling some very nice clubs because
they have either updated their own set of clubs, or have given up
the game of golf.
Local golf stores and sporting goods stores are a good place to
shop for a "Pre-Owned" set of golf clubs. Many are now
accepting trade-ins, toward the purchase of a new sets of clubs,
and re-sale the use golf clubs at good prices. Many have an in-store
practice tee or net for you to try the clubs before you buy them.
Your nearest driving range or pro shop may also carry "Pre-Owned"
sets. They might even give you a free bucket of balls while you
try the clubs. They can also advise you on how the clubs fit your
body type and swing.
Last, but not least, check with friends, relatives, co-workers,
or any contact of yours (and your spouse if you have one.) Golf
popularity is at an all time high, you might be surprised who you
know that plays golf. Odds are, if they have been playing for awhile,
they have an extra set or two in the garage that they might be willing
to sale. They might even let you try them out for free, to see if
you like the game. And wouldn't that be the best bargain of all!
(Copyright 2005-ehbvi-www.golfgodz.com)
About The Author
Ernie Horning is a business owner, and an avid golfer. He also writes
articles for www.golfgodz.com.
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