Condition Guide

Head

Condition	You Would Say...	Details
N - Brand New	Yes! I got a brand new club!	No scratch marks, even upon extremely close inspection in the sunlight Never been used, still covered in shrink wrap
A - Like New	Oh, it doesn’t look like “used”!	Cannot see any scratch marks unless you look very closely under sunlight Looks almost brand new with traces of limited previous use 1 or 2 marks upon close inspection Shines like brand new
B - Very Good	All right, I don’t care about just a few scratches.	Normal ball marks, none very deep, large, or noticeable when addressing the ball Some small marks and light streaks, but none that would affect performance of the club Looks good overall with a nice shine
C - Good	It’s a little bit dirty, but that’s what a used golf club is!	Many light scratches you can see and feel Ball marks noticeable on its face Paint slightly peeled off in places but not to a large degree Logo may be fading slightly Has lost some of its shine
D - Average	I just wanted to try a different club at a low price.	Many deep, noticeable scratches, including ones that could catch your nail Significant paint loss Engraving significantly faded Loss of shine Iron Surface material is fading, can see the undercoat in parts Engraving is fading Beginning to rust
F - Fair Rating	I am fine with the club if there are dents and scratches as long as there are no issues with usability.	There are dents or scratches, but there are no issues with usability. Significant paint loss It is available at an even lower price than a used club.
Open Box	Oh, it's new without the packaging!	An unused item that has had shrink packaging removed during transit. The condition of the product has not been effected.

Shaft

Condition	Keyword	Details
N - Brand New	Brand New.	Carbon or Steel Never been used, or looks as if it's never been used.
A - Like New	Signs of previous use only visible upon close inspection.	Carbon Almost spotless. Some light marks on the surface only visible upon close inspection. Some scratches from rubbing against inside of caddy bag. Steel Many small scratches. Some signs of rust, but easily removable.
B - Very Good	Signs of previous use fairly visible.	Carbon Some light scratches, but still looks good. Looks as though it may have been hit with a club. Steel Many small scratches. Rusty, but removable with something abrasive or your nail.
C - Good	Signs of previous use extremely visible.	Carbon or Steel Shaft has been extended or shortened. Carbon Many clearly visible scratches. Some paint loss, but not enough to see the carbon inside. Steel Most of the rust can be removed by using a cutter blade or abrasive.

Grip

Condition	Keyword	Details
No Marks	Brand New.	Covered in shrink wrap. Never been used, or looks as if it's never been used.
Excellent Condition	No problems that would affect performance. Nice tight grip.	Overall good condition. Cord may be starting to fray slightly or be slightly dirty. May have slight indentation from fingers.
Fair Condition	Some problems that might affect performance. Some grip loss.	Cord significantly frayed. Distinct indentation from fingers. Grip beginning to harden.

Our golf clubs are thoroughly checked and graded to ensure you know exactly what you are getting. We have a particularly vigorous grading system for head condition.

Head

Condition	You Would Say...	Details
N - Brand New	Yes! I got a brand new club!	No scratch marks, even upon extremely close inspection in the sunlight Never been used, still covered in shrink wrap
A - Like New	Oh, it doesn’t look like “used”!	Cannot see any scratch marks unless you look very closely under sunlight Looks almost brand new with traces of limited previous use 1 or 2 marks upon close inspection Shines like brand new
B - Very Good	All right, I don’t care about just a few scratches.	Normal ball marks, none very deep, large, or noticeable when addressing the ball Some small marks and light streaks, but none that would affect performance of the club Looks good overall with a nice shine
C - Good	It’s a little bit dirty, but that’s what a used golf club is!	Many light scratches you can see and feel Ball marks noticeable on its face Paint slightly peeled off in places but not to a large degree Logo may be fading slightly Has lost some of its shine
D - Average	I just wanted to try a different club at a low price.	Many deep, noticeable scratches, including ones that could catch your nail Significant paint loss Engraving significantly faded Loss of shine Iron Surface material is fading, can see the undercoat in parts Engraving is fading Beginning to rust

Shaft

Condition	Keyword	Details
N - Brand New	Brand New.	Carbon or Steel Never been used, or looks as if it's never been used.
A - Like New	Signs of previous use only visible upon close inspection.	Carbon Almost spotless. Some light marks on the surface only visible upon close inspection. Some scratches from rubbing against inside of caddy bag. Steel Many small scratches. Some signs of rust, but easily removable.
B - Very Good	Signs of previous use fairly visible.	Carbon Some light scratches, but still looks good. Looks as though it may have been hit with a club. Steel Many small scratches. Rusty, but removable with something abrasive or your nail.
C - Good	Signs of previous use extremely visible.	Carbon or Steel Shaft has been extended or shortened. Carbon Many clearly visible scratches. Some paint loss, but not enough to see the carbon inside. Steel Most of the rust can be removed by using a cutter blade or abrasive.

Grip

Condition	Keyword	Details
No Marks	Brand New.	Covered in shrink wrap. Never been used, or looks as if it's never been used.
Excellent Condition	No problems that would affect performance. Nice tight grip.	Overall good condition. Cord may be starting to fray slightly or be slightly dirty. May have slight indentation from fingers.
Fair Condition	Some problems that might affect performance. Some grip loss.	Cord significantly frayed. Distinct indentation from fingers. Grip beginning to harden.