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Every club in my bag with the exception of my driver (Christmas present from my parents 8 years ago) and 60* (birthday present to myself 2 years ago) were used. I've continually traded up gear as I've gotten better but the next purchases I make will be new on everything, hopefully within the next year or so. With all the options out there to find used gear that's in good condition and fit the type of game you're playing, I'd have a hard time telling a beginner to start on anything but used clubs.

Right Handed

Driver: Cobra Amp (circa ~2013)  8.5* X-Stiff

19* Hybrid: Cobra King F7 Stiff

Irons (4-PW): Titleist AP2 714 X-Stiff

52* Wedge: Vokey SM6

56* Wedge: TaylorMade Tour Preferred

60* Wedge: Vokey SM6

Putter: Nike Method MC-3i Blade

Ball: Vice Pro+

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I've bought a lot of clubs over the years used. I used to buy off eBay but I haven't in many years now. I typically look at the Classifieds here and WRX - I've purchased quite a bit that way. I know what works for me so I keep my eyes open. My driver head and shaft were both purchased that way - it took some time but I got exactly what I wanted for a fraction of the cost and you couldn't tell they had ever been hit. My putter I bought new and the most I've ever spent on a putter - including a slew of Scotty's (all of which were purchased used). My three wood was slightly used but you couldn't tell it. My irons I bought new but I traded in and sold some things to finance those. It's a good question - made me sit and think :)


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Ping G400 LST 8.5* Graphite Design DI 6 stiff 45"

Taylormade RBZ Proto 14.5* Oban Kiyoshi 85 04 42.5"

Adams 4555 19* Matrix Ozik Altus 80 S/X 42"

Ping G410 Crossover 2 Project X Even Flow Blue 85 6.0 40"

Ping i500 4-8 Modus 105 Stiff

Ping Blueprint 9-P Modus 105 Stiff

Fourteen RM-12 53* and 58* Tour Issue Black Onyx s400 

Odyssey Tour Black Series 9 35" Flatso 1.0 

Srixon Z Star XV

2018 Ping Hoofer 

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I buy a lot of clubs used. Occasionally i'll buy a new iron set, but that's generally the one thing in my bag that doesn't change for a few years. I tend to scour classifieds and facebook groups for a lot of my things, but i'll also look at sites like callawaypreowned or global golf. Tend to find some good deals, especially when they have sales. 

Bag: :1590477705_SunMountain: 4.5LS

Driver: :taylormade-small: Stealth 9* w/ Aldila Red 60

Fairway: :taylormade-small: SIM 15* w/ Diamana 70

Fairway: :callaway-small: GBB Heavenwood 19* w/ Fujikura Pro 72

Irons: :taylormade-small: p790 4-PW w/ C-Taper Lite 110s

Wedge: :taylormade-small: MG3 50 & 54

Wedge: :taylormade-small: Hi-Toe 60*

Putter: :taylormade-small: Spider X

Ball: :taylormade-small: TP5 PIX

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Well, I WANT to buy used clubs, but the new shiney stuff always entices me to buy them, lol...like the 919s are on my radar....as are some drivers, oh and some new wedges and a new putter.....I think I have a problem...😁😂😅

 

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TSssWhat's In This Lefty's Bag?

Driver: :titleist-small: TSR2 11° Project X HZRDUS Black 4G 60g 5.5 Flex

Fairway Woods: :cobra-small: F8 3W Project X Even Flow Blue 75g shaft

Fairway Woods: 

Hybrid: :titelist-small: TSR2  18° Graphite Design Tour AD DI-85 Shaft

Irons: :titelist-small: 2021 T200's 4-GW AMT RED shafts Regular Flex

Wedge: :cleveland-small: Tour Satin RTX 4 Wedges in 52° and 56° 2 Dot

Putter: :nevercompromise-small: Gray Matter TDP 2.2 32.75"

Bag: :1590477705_SunMountain: Three 5

Ball:  :titelist-small:  PRO V1 / :srixon-small: Z*Star

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I have purchased a number of putters used over the years as long as they look new.

My current set I was fit for and purchased new.  Prior clubs were all purchased in heavily discounted sales or clearance on old models.  I hate the thought of buying new at full price if I am not 100% sure they will work for me.

Driver - Ping G410

Woods - Callaway Rogue 5 wood

Hybrid - Titleist TS2 21 degree

Irons - Taylormade P790 5-PW

Wedges - Taylormade MG3 50, 54, 58, SM9 60

Putter - Mizuno Black Carbon BC3

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From a store, or from Callaway Preowned, I’m good, but not so much on eBay, or random folks online.


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Driver: Ping G430 Max 9*, Ping Tour 70X

Fairway: Ping G425 15*, Ping Tour 70X

Hybrid: Ping G425 22*, Ping Tour 80X

Irons:  Ping i230 4-GW, TT DG X100

Wedges: :edel-golf-1: SMS 50D/54V/58D:Nippon:Modus 130 stiff, +1”

Putter:  :edel-golf-1: EAS 1.0

Ball: Titleist 2023 AVX

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Used is new to me lol.
Have no issue with getting a used club if it's something I'm looking to try or one I've been waiting on the price to be in my area.
Online or in person doesn't matter.
If online I usually buy those with a lot of pictures and seller has good feedback.
I've passed on clubs from sellers with little to no feedback. Figuring it's likely one of those to good to be true deals.


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In my :callaway-small: staff bag

:cobra-small: King F7+ Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 60 - Graphite Tour X-Stiff

:755178188_TourEdge:  CBX 13.5 3 Wood

:1332069271_TommyArmour:  Atomic Irons 4-AW (reviewing)

:cleveland-small: CG16 Satin 52*

:cleveland-small: 588 RTX 2.0 56* and 60*

Sentio Sierra 101-M Putter

 

Proud tester of the Tommy Armour ATOMIC Irons 

 

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Well, I WANT to buy used clubs, but the new shiney stuff always entices me to buy them, lol...like the 919s are on my radar....as are some drivers, oh and some new wedges and a new putter.....I think I have a problem...
 
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You know....if you were right handed....you, me and CG2 could have a nice swap system going on....


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Bag: :1590477705_SunMountain: 4.5LS

Driver: :taylormade-small: Stealth 9* w/ Aldila Red 60

Fairway: :taylormade-small: SIM 15* w/ Diamana 70

Fairway: :callaway-small: GBB Heavenwood 19* w/ Fujikura Pro 72

Irons: :taylormade-small: p790 4-PW w/ C-Taper Lite 110s

Wedge: :taylormade-small: MG3 50 & 54

Wedge: :taylormade-small: Hi-Toe 60*

Putter: :taylormade-small: Spider X

Ball: :taylormade-small: TP5 PIX

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7 minutes ago, PAgolfer2017 said:

 


You know....if you were LEFT handed....you, me and CG2 could have a nice swap system going on....


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There, I fixed it for you...😁😂😅

 

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TSssWhat's In This Lefty's Bag?

Driver: :titleist-small: TSR2 11° Project X HZRDUS Black 4G 60g 5.5 Flex

Fairway Woods: :cobra-small: F8 3W Project X Even Flow Blue 75g shaft

Fairway Woods: 

Hybrid: :titelist-small: TSR2  18° Graphite Design Tour AD DI-85 Shaft

Irons: :titelist-small: 2021 T200's 4-GW AMT RED shafts Regular Flex

Wedge: :cleveland-small: Tour Satin RTX 4 Wedges in 52° and 56° 2 Dot

Putter: :nevercompromise-small: Gray Matter TDP 2.2 32.75"

Bag: :1590477705_SunMountain: Three 5

Ball:  :titelist-small:  PRO V1 / :srixon-small: Z*Star

RangeFinder:918457628_PrecisionPro: In search of new range finder

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On 5/8/2019 at 4:41 PM, rhazlett said:

How do you feel about purchasing used clubs? Do you always purchase new or often look for last year's model?

Anymore, I often look at the used club section before seeing what's new. To me, the upgrades that many club companies introduce every year seem so minimal. I can't justify the extra cost just to say the club is new. 

If you do buy used, who do you trust or what do you look for in an used club?

I purchased club's from eBay, received really nice taylormade woods,brand new for cheap. Also received some cobra irons brand new,that's where I would find my next set.

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Not my thing but you can get some good stuff, a friend of mine will straight trade gear to different people every couple of years and always seems to get some gems. I suppose it comes down to having a discerning eye.


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Right Handed

4.5 handicap

Driver: Nike Vapor Flex with Mitsubishi Rayon Fubuki ZT60x5ct S-flex shaft and stock grip.

3-Metal: Nike VRS 15 degree with Mitsubishi Rayon tour issue Diamana S73x5ct X-flex shaft and GolfPride MCC midsize Black/White grip.

Irons: Ben Hogan PTx 22, 26, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46 degrees standard length and lie with KBS Tour-V stiff shafts and GolfPride MCC midsize Black/White grips.

Wedges: Ben Hogan TK15 54, 58 degrees with KBS Tour-V X-flex shafts and GolfPride MCC midsize Black/White grips.

Putter: Nike Method Converge B1|01 with Superstroke Flatso 2.0 grip.

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9 hours ago, Archie67 said:

I purchased club's from eBay, received really nice taylormade woods,brand new for cheap. Also received some cobra irons brand new,that's where I would find my next set.

Definitely some great deals on the bay...

 

MDGolfHacker

TSssWhat's In This Lefty's Bag?

Driver: :titleist-small: TSR2 11° Project X HZRDUS Black 4G 60g 5.5 Flex

Fairway Woods: :cobra-small: F8 3W Project X Even Flow Blue 75g shaft

Fairway Woods: 

Hybrid: :titelist-small: TSR2  18° Graphite Design Tour AD DI-85 Shaft

Irons: :titelist-small: 2021 T200's 4-GW AMT RED shafts Regular Flex

Wedge: :cleveland-small: Tour Satin RTX 4 Wedges in 52° and 56° 2 Dot

Putter: :nevercompromise-small: Gray Matter TDP 2.2 32.75"

Bag: :1590477705_SunMountain: Three 5

Ball:  :titelist-small:  PRO V1 / :srixon-small: Z*Star

RangeFinder:918457628_PrecisionPro: In search of new range finder

Social Media:

Facebook:   MD Golfhacker
Twitter:        @mdgolfhacker
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If cost is an issue it’s buy a used set and get the loft and lie adjusted at a local fitter. They typically don’t charge as much as full iron fittings and it will help. Won’t be ideal but helps a lot


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Some good finds can be had off eBay, and retail stores . A few of mine have come this way and not my bag


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Driver: Taylormade M2 - Fujikura Pro 60

3 Wood: Taylormade M1 - Graphite Design BB-6X

Irons: Srixon Z745  5-PW - UST Recoils 110

Wedges: Cleveland RTX 3  54,60* - UST Recoils 125

Putter: Cleveland Elevado CB

Ball: Vice Pro

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I have a tendency to buy last years model at a reduced price. You get newer, unused equipment with the manufacturers warranty.

I do buy my putters used. I can’t see any reason to buy a new one when most are gently used anyway.

:titelist-small: Pro V1
Srixon Z565 9* Miyazaki Mizore Stiff
:titelist-small: 915Fd  15* Diamana D+ 80g Stiff
:titelist-small:  718 T-MB 2 iron Kuro Kage 85g Stiff
:ping-small: i E1 4-9 Iron Dynamic Gold S300
:vokey-small:   SM7 46*,54* & 58*
:scotty-small: Select Newport 2, Matador Grip 
 
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