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what are my old golf clubs worth

by Mrs. Lexi Reinger Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Individual clubs in good condition will bring around $30 for each club, unless rare or unusual which will bring more. Individual clubs in poor condition may be worth as little as $5 each with warped shafts and missing grips. Smooth face clubs are older and should be worth $60 or more per club, even substantially more!

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What are the most expensive vintage golf clubs?

Are your old golf clubs worth cash? It’s time to clean out the garage, empty the crawl space and collect the clubs taking up space in your office – your old golf equipment could be worth some $$$. In partnership with 2nd Swing, Club Champion offers a trade-in program that pays golfers for unwanted equipment.

What golf clubs are illegal?

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Are expensive golf clubs worth the money?

An average club in average condition might be worth $30 + -, whereas a rare club set like the Spalding Bobby Jones Hickory-Shafted Golf Clubs, ca. 1933 have an appraised value of $5,000 - $7,000. Some of the features that indicate your club is a more valuable, scarce or rare find include:

How much would brand new set of golf clubs cost?

Like all collectibles, a golf club is only worth what one is willing to pay, and more often than not the cost of refinishing will exceed its value. "Old" is a relative term, of course. Using wooden shafted clubs as antique criteria, the rarest and Spalding1.JPG (69742 bytes)most sought-after clubs are from the 18th and 19th centuries, made in England or Scotland.

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Are old golf clubs worth any money?

According to GolfWeek, the most valuable antique golf clubs can sell for as much as $80,000 at auction. However, it's not at all common to see this type of value. Most individual clubs sell for between $15 and $100 at auction or in resale shops.

Are 60 year old golf clubs worth anything?

Many clubs produced as recently as the 1950s and '60s are considered "classics." Some are worth $1,000 a set, and the right kind of sand wedge can bring $500 or more all by itself.Oct 6, 1980

Are used golf clubs worth anything?

Yes, they are definitely worth money and each club in golf will earn you a lot more than sitting in your garage just taking up space. Like anything else, the total money you get from used clubs depends on the condition and viability to use today.

What are the most valuable vintage golf clubs?

What Are The Most Valuable Vintage Golf Clubs?
  • Long Nosed Scraped Golf Club: this vintage club was sold at a Sotheby's auction in 2007 for $91,000.
  • Square Toe Light Iron Golf Club: this club was auctioned at the Sotheby's 2007 auction for $151,000.

What is the rarest golf club?

One of the oldest and rarest golf clubs in the world is the Square Toe Lined Iron Golf Club. This treasured and highly desired collectible was sold at a Sotheby's auction for $151,000 in 2007.

Are 30 year old golf clubs still good?

There is no evidence that golf clubs deteriorate over time. Well maintained clubs will last a lifetime. 10+ year old clubs should be checked for better options but clubs less than 5 years old do not need replacing except for wear and tear issues to which wedges and forged irons are most vulnerable.

What should I do with old golf clubs?

The easiest way to donate your old golf clubs is to take them to your local thrift store donation drop-off. The benefits of donating your clubs at a thrift store, in addition to ease, are that they will be sold at an affordable price, most likely to a beginner or somebody just dipping their toes into the sport.

Should I buy 10 year old golf clubs?

Golf clubs of a recent vintage are always an excellent value provided they're in good condition and fit you reasonably well. If you do a little research and get guidance from a knowledgeable friend or good sales person, used clubs can definitely be the way to go.Oct 18, 2018

What were old golf clubs?

The Old Names of (Old) Golf Clubs
  • Play Club (grass club, long club): The historical equivalent of the driver. ...
  • Brassie: The closest equivalent in use to modern 2- or 3-woods. ...
  • Wooden Cleek: Used in the manner of a modern 4-wood.
  • Spoon: Used as one would use a modern 5-wood.
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How old are wooden clubs?

Believe it or not, hickory golf clubs are not that rare. Literally, millions of golf clubs were made from the late 1800's until early 1930's. (That is 40 years of hickory golf club production) In the mid/late 30's, hickory shafted clubs halted production due to the new technology – steel shafted clubs.Apr 16, 2019

When did they stop making wooden golf clubs?

In the mid-20th century, both the USGA and the R&A ruled that golf clubs with steel shafts could be used in tournaments. While steel was used for club shafts, wooden heads were the norm for drivers and fairway woods until the 1970s.

How much is a set of golf clubs worth?

A complete set of golf clubs can cost as much as $1,000. The good news is, your average beginner to intermediate player will still play a good game at a much lower price point, in the $250 to $350 range.
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How many wedges do pro golfers use?

Gap and lob wedges are a new addition to the typical sand and pitching wedges. Pro golfers will usually add 3, 4, or 5 wedges to their regular clubs depending on factors like the course design. With plenty of choices to pick from, there’s no denying that there will be simultaneous changes in price as well.

How many degrees are wedges?

The marketplace is now full of different types of wedge, ranging from 46 degrees to 64 degrees. Gap and lob wedges are a new addition to the typical sand and pitching wedges. Pro golfers will usually add 3, 4, or 5 wedges to their regular clubs depending on factors like the course design.

What is a vintage putter?

OK. So, vintage putters are where you can start to see some serious value. This putter is a remake of the model Bobby Jones used in the 1930s and features a head made from nickel plating over copper plating over forged carbon steel.

When did the Foregiveness irons come out?

Foregiveness? These irons were designed for elite players. This particular set came out in 1984.

When were Tommy Armour Silver Scot 845 irons released?

Tommy Armour Silver Scot 845 irons. These beauties were released to the public in 1988. According to a piece from our friends at Hacker's Paradise from 2010 in a Q&A with clubmaker John Hoeflich, "The original forecast was 7,500 sets and I think we shipped over 30,000 in 1988. ". Imagine that.

2nd Swing Value Guide

2nd Swing Value Guide is the industry's newest & easiest way to find golf club values online, providing golfers with the unique ability to trade in their old clubs and receive credit on 2ndSwing.com or to sell them outright. Follow the simple steps below to see what your clubs are worth & choose which payment option best suits your needs.

Highest pricing when you trade or sell. Guaranteed

We are currently making changes to our website to improve the customer experience. As part of these changes, we will temporarily be requiring a call to our Service team in order to use 2ndSwing.com Credit. This is only temporarily and we will soon be issuing e-Gift cards as a trade payment option again.

How to Redeem Your 2ndSwing.com Credit

Complete trade-in process and select 2ndSwing.com Credit as your preferred payment method.

WHY TRADE WITH 2ND SWING?

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

It’s simple, follow the trade-in steps and once your clubs arrive you can expect payment within 7-10 business days. When completing the trade-in process you have an option to receive your funds via check, PayPal or receive a 2ndSwing.com Credit. Simply chose the payment option that works best for you.

What to look for in the condition of your hickory golf clubs for value and pricing purposes

Clubs that show lots of use, rust, pitting, have a warped or cracked shaft or hosel, bad or missing grips, are not of 'high quality" or that have been cleaned, restored or refinished are the "least desired" and bring lower prices. Cleaning and restoring is generally a big no-no and will only harm the clubs value.

Putting a value on your golf clubs

The approach for valuing antique wood golf clubs can vary quite a bit, but It really depends on your ability to identify what it is, it's age and condition, the manufacturer and how rare it may be.

Originality: Are the shafts and grips original?

Grips: If the grips are all the same on a matching set, it's likely they are original.

How can I find out if an old set of clubs has any value?

We see a lot of dusty relics from the 1930's and 40's, and there are more of them out there than you would think. A common belief is because the clubs are old, then they must have value. Like all collectibles, a golf club is only worth what one is willing to pay, and more often than not the cost of refinishing will exceed its value.

COMMON SENSE GOLF CLUB FITTING: WHAT REALLY MATTERS

Are you confused about the significance of the many terms and measurements thrown at you by the golf club manufacturers and salespeople? Join the club! We finally begin to grasp a rudimentary understanding of "shaft spining" and suddenly "COR" becomes critical. No sooner does that term become part of our lexicon when "MOI" makes an appearance.

Is it the arrow or the Indian?

Most likely the arrow. Tom King 2.JPG (125121 bytes) If it was the Indian, Tiger could compete using a motley assortment of rental clubs, right? Practically speaking, if your handicap is 20 or better, then using properly fitted equipment is vital to your performance. Above a 20, then the rental clubs are "same difference."

As a dealer, can you explain the benefits of the KZG line?

KZ Golf has found a niche with the custom pro line , a hallmark of component golf club heads. KZG Forging.jpg (24395 bytes)From the casual golfer to the accomplished player, there is a KZG model made to suit your game.

What does it mean to "soft step" or "hard step" a set of irons?

Stepping shafts is a method of reshafting that focuses on a flex between the specific designations, say, between a regular and a stiff flex. "Hard stepping" would make a shaft stiffer, "soft stepping," more flexible.

What is your opinion of spinning or PUREing a golf shaft?

This falls under the category of: "If you think it helps you, it will." The principle is sound, but whether it is practical for most golfers is a different story.

Which hybrid is right for me?

One of the few innovations in golf equipment in recent years that has real merit is the "hybrid" golf club. Hybrids KZG Hybrids.jpg (17882 bytes)combine features of both woods (cambered sole, larger head, roll and bulge) and irons (heavier weight and shorter shaft).

Focusing On The Age of a Club is Not the Answer

The question of whether your golf clubs are too old is a very reasonable one to ask.

Will New Clubs Make a Difference? 3 Tests to Help

When it comes to the interlinking questions of whether your clubs are too old or when is the right time to replace your existing set or whether new clubs will make a difference the answer depends on two things:

Look Out for Different Things In Different Clubs

A recent survey in the UK asked over 1,000 golfers how often they replaced their golf clubs.

Changing Your Golf Clubs Too Much is Also Bad

The conventional advice when it comes to answering the question of whether you are clubs are too old and need replaced is to go and get your clubs checked by a professional fitter.

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