Rate the Condition of Your Used Golf Clubs
Need some help determining the condition of your used golf clubs for your ad? Below is a handy guide wtih pictures to help you.
Excellent Condition
Irons: If chrome plated, there should be no pitting or chipping present. No base coatings should show through the chrome. Finish should still have a definite shine to it or slightly dulled at worse. Nicks, if present, should be few and small. Heads should be free of gouges and deep scratches.
Woods: The finish must be of factory quality and appearance and intack on the entire surface. There should be very few worn spots and no flaking or chipping. Any stamps, engravings or decals must be intact and in excellent condition.
Good Condition
Irons: If chrome plated, the should be no pitting or flaking. No base coating should show through. The look of the finish may be definitely dull in appearance, but not worn through except on sole, and then only from use. A moderate amount of nicks may be present, but gouges and deep scratched should be few.
Woods: Most of the finish is intact with only a slight amount of wear on the sole. The overall color of the head should be intact, but may be dull in appearance. Any engravings or decals must be present and fully legible.
Fair Condition
Irons: If chrome plated only slight pitting and flaking is acceptable. Base coatings may show through, but only in small areas. The finish may be completely dull in appearance. Heads have a "beat up" look about them indicating heavy use.
Woods: The finish is definitely wearing off the sole of the club. The face of the club may be dull in appearance showing signs of heavy use. Marks on the top or crown of the club are acceptable but must be few. Engravings may be thin but must be legible.
Poor Condition
Irons: Heads may be pitted and/or have areas of peeling chrome. At this point the head may need refinished or rechromed. All edges of club may be nicked and have deep gouges. If original shafts in clubs, it may be necessary to reshaft the club.
Woods: Very little, if any, finish remains of the sole of club head. The top or crown of club may have several bare patches and scratches, as well as subtle dents or impressions caused by contact with golf balls. Engravings and stamps may be very worn or obliterated.
