Field notes
Buying guides
Hand-written walk-throughs for the buyer-decision moments most used-club listings don't cover. Read before you bid.
8 min read
How to Read a Used Golf Club Listing
Decode used golf club titles: RH/LH, flex letters, length and lie notes, set makeup, head only, demo and tour issue claims, and what to ask.
7 min read
Spotting counterfeit golf clubs on eBay: Scotty Cameron, TaylorMade, Callaway
Concrete tells for fake Scotty Camerons, TaylorMade drivers and Callaway irons, how serial checks really work, and what eBay will do if you get a fake.
7 min read
Shaft Flex, Length, Lie and Loft for Used Clubs
How flex, length, lie, loft, tipping and swingweight affect a used club, what adjustable sleeves can change, and when to get fitted before you buy.
8 min read
Choosing a used driver: generations, head types and what to inspect
How driver generations differ, what Max, LS, SFT and HD mean, and how to check a used driver's crown, face, sleeve and shaft.
6 min read
Blade vs cavity-back irons explained: buying the right used set
Blades, players cavities, hollow-body players-distance and game-improvement irons: who should buy which used, forged vs cast, and what to check on a set.
7 min read
Used wedges: when they're a good deal and when they're not
Grooves wear faster on wedges than anywhere else. How to judge groove life from photos, read Vokey stamps like 56.10S, and pick bounce and grind.
6 min read
Putter fitting on eBay: length, lie and loft before you buy
Length, lie and loft decide whether a used putter fits. How to measure from a listing, toe hang vs face-balanced, grips, and which putters can be bent.
7 min read
Grips, Regripping and Wear on Used Clubs
How to judge grip, face, groove, shaft and ferrule wear from listing photos, what grip sizes mean, how long grips last, and how regripping works.
6 min read
Headcovers, Adjustable Hosels and Wrenches
Why missing headcovers matter, how TaylorMade, Callaway, Titleist, Ping and Cobra adjustable hosels work, and what to check when a listing says no wrench.