How do you know if a golf club is valuable?
Many rare or hard-to-find golf clubs will have the following features:Unusual head shapes and wood heads.Unmarked faces or unusual markings.Unusual patented features for players' improvements.Thick-necked wood clubs covered with several inches of string whipping.More items...
What kind of golf clubs are worth money?
Here's a look at 11 classic golf clubs or sets of clubs from the past and what they're worth today.Cleveland VAS 792 Irons.TaylorMade Burner Bubble driver. ... Titleist 975D driver. ... Callaway Steelhead fairway woods. ... Callaway Big Bertha War Bird driver. ... Ben Hogan Apex PC Forged Blade irons. ... Tommy Armour Silver Scot 845 irons. ... More items...•
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.
How much can I get for old golf clubs?
A pawn shop will pay you between 20-40% of the Golf club's used eBay value, which is anywhere between $200-$2000 depending on the Golf club's brand and quality. Unless the pawnshop specializes in sports it could be hard selling used inexpensive clubs.
Are 60 year old golf clubs worth anything?
Golf equipment is no different from furniture, rare wine and Chinese porcelain: old is often better then new—and a lot more valuable. 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.
Are old golf irons worth anything?
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.
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.
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.
Do people collect old golf clubs?
Having a collection of classic or antique golf clubs is not an unusual hobby. Developing a valuable collection, on the other hand, is a very different commitment. Like wine or antiques, classic and vintage golf clubs can appreciate in value over time. Not every club appreciates or appreciates in the same way, however.
What are old golf clubs called?
The Old Names of (Old) Golf ClubsPlay 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.More items...•
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.