What a fair price looks like
Condition on WishThrift is described by the seller against five grades, and nobody inspects them on your behalf — so the description and the photographs are what you are buying on.
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £400 (~$533) | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £340 (~$453) | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £260 (~$346) | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £180 (~$240) | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £100 (~$133) | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
Sterling guide ranges with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). Sellers set their own asking price; these are a starting point for judging an offer. All five grades explained.
The checklist before you pay
Getting it home — large gym equipment is a collection sale and usually needs two people and a van. On boards and hulls, water ingress that has already softened the core.
Run through these before money changes hands — they are the things that decide whether golf clubs is worth what is being asked:
- Worn grips, which every buyer notices immediately
- Rust or dents on club faces
- Mismatched sets assembled from different models
- Older models superseded several generations ago
And the things worth paying more for, because they hold their value:
- Complete matched sets with consistent shafts
- Recent models still in the maker’s current lineup
- Clean grooves with no rust on the faces
- Original headcovers, particularly on woods and putters
Common faults and fakes
Counterfeit premium racquets and golf clubs exist and typically show in the serial markings and the finish quality on the head.
Ask for the weight and dimensions before agreeing collection. On boards, ask the seller to tap along the deck and say whether the tone changes.
WishThrift does not authenticate, inspect or grade anything, and no marketplace check replaces your own. If a seller will not answer a direct question about condition or origin, that is the answer.
Questions to ask the seller
These are the three that get asked most often about golf clubs, and the answers tell you most of what you need:
Read the shaft band and say. Flex is as important as size in clothing — a golfer with the wrong flex simply cannot use the club.
Answer immediately and put it in the title. Left-handed sets are scarcer and often sell for more, so it works in your favour.
Photograph them. Regripping is cheap and routine, so honest wear rarely loses the sale, but a surprise on collection will.
Also worth establishing before you commit:
- Identify the exact model and shaft flex from the shaft band
- Photograph every face and the grips honestly
- Price the set and the individual clubs separately before deciding
Photographs to ask for
If the listing does not already show these, ask — a seller who has the item will send them in minutes:
- The full set laid out in order, heads visible
- The clubface of an iron and the driver, showing groove wear
- The shaft bands showing flex and model
- The grips close up, plus the bag and headcovers included
Details to confirm before you commit
- Exact clubs included, by number and type
- Right or left handed
- Shaft material and flex: regular, stiff, senior or ladies
- Grip condition, and whether a bag and headcovers are included
Live golf clubs listings
Nothing matching is listed at the moment. Browse sports & outdoors for what is live now, or everything on the site — stock changes daily and new listings are free to post, so it is worth checking back.
When to buy
Strongly seasonal: March through August is the window, with spring the peak. Selling a set in December usually means accepting substantially less.
Prices move against that cycle for a buyer: the cheapest time to buy is when sellers are listing most, not when demand peaks.
Paying and collecting safely
WishThrift does not process payments, hold funds or offer buyer protection — you agree the price and the method with the seller directly, which is what keeps the platform free on both sides. Meet somewhere public where you can, inspect before you pay, and keep the conversation on the site so there is a record of what was agreed. Be wary of any seller who wants to move the conversation elsewhere before you have agreed anything.
Selling one instead?
If you already have golf clubs sitting unused, it is free to list and there is no commission — the price you agree is the amount you keep. Read how to sell golf clubs for what to photograph and how to price, or what golf clubs are worth at each condition grade.
Frequently asked questions
What should I pay for used golf clubs?
Around £32 to £260 in good condition, more for barely-used examples and less for anything with a described fault. Compare against the seller’s photographs rather than the grade alone.
How do I check golf clubs before buying?
Ask for the weight and dimensions before agreeing collection. On boards, ask the seller to tap along the deck and say whether the tone changes.
Is buying golf clubs second hand safe?
Yes, with the ordinary care any private sale needs. WishThrift does not authenticate, inspect or hold funds, so inspect before you pay where you can, meet somewhere public, and keep the conversation on the site. Getting it home — large gym equipment is a collection sale and usually needs two people and a van. On boards and hulls, water ingress that has already softened the core.
See also: all buying guides · golf clubs value guide · selling golf clubs · Sports & Outdoors · condition grades.