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Condition Guide


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Accurate Ratings

From Seasoned Experts

At 2nd Swing Golf, we work very hard to accurately rate our clubs according to our condition guide. We understand that condition is subjective, and each person has their own opinion. We have set forth a condition guide that we follow and use to rate our clubs, but the best judge of all is the photos. If you are unsure of the condition as we have rated it, you can see for yourself the condition of the item prior to purchasing.


Golf Club

Condition Guide

10 - Brand New

The club is brand new condition, and has never been used on a golf course.

Grip: Excellent condition, may or may not be in the plastic.
Shaft: No signs of bag wear, no paint chips or scratches.
Face: May have been hit indoors.
Sole: Impossible to determine if club has been hit.
Crown: Impossible to determine if club has been hit.

9.5 - Mint

Shows virtually no traces of wear and has been hit 1-3 times total. It will be difficult to determine if clubs have been used.

Grip: Excellent condition, may or may not be in the plastic.
Shaft: No signs of bag wear, no paint chips or scratches.
Face: Hit 1-3 times, could show very small traces of wear, near perfect
Sole: Potentially has slight surface scratches.
Crown: No paint chips or skymarks.

9 - Above Average

Clubs have been played less than 10 rounds and are in top of the line used condition.

Grip: Very good condition, may show small signs of use.
Shaft: May show small signs of use, no bag wear.
Face: Shows small amounts of wear common of being used 5-10 rounds.
Sole: Small amounts of surface scratches.
Crown: No skymarks or paint chips.

8 - Average

Shows signs of use, may have small imperfections.

Grip: Still in useable condition, may need to be replaced in near future.
Shaft: Shows signs of use, may have small markings or paint scratches.
Face: Shows ball markings and some surface scratches, no major marks.
Sole: Will have some surface scratches and possibly paint missing from thedecals.
Crown: May have a small skymark or a few small paint chips, still in nicely used condition.

7 - Below Average

These clubs have been well used, but not abused. These clubs offer a great value for someone who isn't as interested in cosmetics, but cares about performance.

Grip: Still in useable condition, may need to be replaced in near future.
Shaft: Shows wear and may have paint scratches or graphics worn off.
Face: A fair amount of ball marks and scratches present, nothing to affect performance.
Sole: Large amount of surface scratching and paint missing from decals.
Crown: Skymarks and/or paint chips clearly visible.

6 - Poor

These clubs show considerable wear, but are useable.

Grip: Still in useable condition, may need to be replaced in near future.
Shaft: Shows wear and may have paint scratches or graphics worn off.
Face: Large amounts of ball marks and scratches.
Sole: Heavy scratching and paint missing from decals.
Crown: Many skymarks and/or paint chips, may have dents.

10 - Brand New

The club is brand new condition, and has never been used on a golf course.

Grip: Excellent condition, may or may not be in the plastic.
Shaft: No signs of bag wear, no paint chips or scratches.
Face: May have been hit indoors.
Sole: Impossible to determine if club has been hit.
Topline: Perfect, no bag wear.

9.5 - Mint

Shows virtually no traces of wear and has been hit 1-3 times total. It will be difficult to determine if clubs have been used.

Grip: Excellent condition, may or may not be in the plastic.
Shaft: No signs of bag wear, no paint chips or scratches.
Face: Hit 1-3 times, could show very small traces of wear, near perfect.
Sole: Potentially has slight sole scratches.
Topline: Near perfect, minimal bag wear.

9 - Above Average

Clubs have been played less than 10 rounds and are in top of the line used condition.

Grip: Very good condition, may show small signs of use.
Shaft: May show small signs of use, no bag wear.
Face: Shows small amounts of wear, grooves are still in excellent condition.
Sole: Small amounts of surface scratches.
Topline: May have small amounts of bag wear, no major dings.

8 - Average

Shows signs of use, may have small imperfections.

Grip: Still in useable condition, may need to be replaced in near future.
Shaft: Shows signs of use, may have small markings or paint scratches.
Face: Shows wear and ball marks, small amount of browning possible, grooves still sharp.
Sole: Will have some surface scratches and possibly paint missing from the decals.
Topline: Will have some bag wear, no major dings to affect playability.

7 - Below Average

These clubs have been well used, but not abused. These clubs offer a great value for someone who isn't as interested in cosmetics, but cares about performance.

Grip: Still in useable condition, may need to be replaced in near future.
Shaft: Shows wear and may have paint scratches or graphics worn off.
Face: Browning is evident as well as ball marks, grooves still will perform well.
Sole: Large amounts of surface scratching and paint missing from decals, may have a rock ding.
Topline: Major bag wear and visible dings.

6 - Poor

These clubs show considerable wear, but are useable.

Grip: Still in useable condition, may need to be replaced in near future.
Shaft: Shows wear and may have paint scratches or graphics worn off.
Face: Browning is clearly visible, grooves have worn and may be ineffective.
Sole: Surface scratching and rock dings clearly visible.
Topline: Large amounts of bag wear and dings.

10 - Brand New

The club is brand new condition, and has never been used on a golf course.

Grip: Excellent condition, may or may not be in the plastic.
Shaft: No signs of bag wear, no paint chips or scratches.
Face: May have been hit indoors.
Sole: Impossible to determine if club has been hit.
Topline: Perfect, no bag wear.

9.5 - Mint

Shows virtually no traces of wear and has been hit 1-3 times total. It will be difficult to determine if clubs have been used.

Grip: Excellent condition, may or may not be in the plastic.
Shaft: No signs of bag wear, no paint chips or scratches.
Face: Hit 1-3 times, could show very small traces of wear, near perfect.
Sole: Potentially has slight sole scratches.
Topline: Near perfect, minimal bag wear.

9 - Above Average

Clubs have been played less than 10 rounds and are in top of the line used condition.

Grip: Very good condition, may show small signs of use.
Shaft: May show small signs of use, no bag wear.
Face: Shows small amounts of wear, grooves are still in excellent condition.
Sole: Small amounts of surface scratches.
Topline: May have small amounts of bag wear, no major dings.

8 - Average

Shows signs of use, may have small imperfections.

Grip: Still in useable condition, may need to be replaced in near future.
Shaft: Shows signs of use, may have small markings or paint scratches.
Face: Shows wear and ball marks, small amount of browning possible, grooves still sharp.
Sole: Will have some surface scratches and possibly paint missing from the decals.
Topline: Will have some bag wear, no major dings to affect playability.

7 - Below Average

These clubs have been well used, but not abused. These clubs offer a great value for someone who isn't as interested in cosmetics, but cares about performance.

Grip: Still in useable condition, may need to be replaced in near future.
Shaft: Shows wear and may have paint scratches or graphics worn off.
Face: Browning is evident as well as ball marks, grooves still will perform well.
Sole: Large amounts of surface scratching and paint missing from decals, may have a rock ding.
Topline: Major bag wear and visible dings.

6 - Poor

These clubs show considerable wear, but are useable.

Grip: Still in useable condition, may need to be replaced in near future.
Shaft: Shows wear and may have paint scratches or graphics worn off.
Face: Browning is clearly visible, grooves have worn and may be ineffective.
Sole: Surface scratching and rock dings clearly visible.
Topline: Large amounts of bag wear and dings.

10 - Brand New

The club is brand new condition, and has never been used on a golf course.

Grip: Excellent condition, may or may not be in the plastic.
Shaft: No signs of bag wear, no paint chips or scratches.
Face: May have been used on an indoor putting green.
Sole: Impossible to determine if putter has been used.
Topline: Perfect, no bag wear.

9.5 - Mint

Shows virtually no traces of wear and has been hit 1-3 times total. It will be difficult to determine if clubs have been used.

Grip: Excellent condition, may or may not be in the plastic.
Shaft: No signs of bag wear, no paint chips or scratches.
Face: Potential for slight marks, maybe used for a few rounds with headcover.
Sole: Slight surface scratches.
Topline: Headcover was used, no marks.

9 - Above Average

Clubs have been played less than 10 rounds and are in top of the line used condition.

Grip: Very good condition, may show small signs of use.
Shaft: May show small signs of use, no bag wear.
Face: In great shape, no dings.
Sole: Small amounts of surface scratches.
Topline: May have small dings.

8 - Average

Shows signs of use, may have small imperfections.

Grip: Still in useable condition, may need to be replaced in near future.
Shaft: Shows signs of use, may have small markings or paint scratches.
Face: May have some scratches and/or small dings.
Sole: Will have some surface scratches and possibly paint missing from decals.
Topline: Bag wear has caused some small dings.

7 - Below Average

These clubs have been well used, but not abused. These clubs offer a great value for someone who isn't as interested in cosmetics, but cares about performance.

Grip: Still in useable condition, may need to be replaced in near future.
Shaft: Shows wear and may have paint scratches or graphics worn off.
Face: Dings and/or scratches visible, club finish may be wearing off.
Sole: Dings visible, paint missing from decals.
Topline: Putter was used without a headcover, major topline wear.

6 - Poor

These clubs show considerable wear, but are useable.

Grip: Still in useable condition, may need to be replaced in near future.
Shaft: Shows wear and may have paint scratches or graphics worn off.
Face: Finish worn off, several dings and/or scratches.
Sole: Finish worn off, several dings and/or scratches.
Topline: Putter was used without a headcover, major topline wear.

Other

Condition Guides

10 - Brand New

The GPS unit is in brand new condition and comes sealed in original manufacturer box along with all matching accessories and instructions. The unit comes complete with full original manufacturer warranty.

9.5 - Mint

The GPS unit was only used a handful of times and is near new in condition. The GPS unit has completed a 10-point diagnostics test and is a certified pre-owned unit. This unit may or may not come with original packaging, but does include all necessary accessories and instructions. A 30-day limited warranty from the date you register the unit is included.

9 - Above Average

The GPS unit has seen very limited use and it is in excellent condition. The GPS unit has completed a 10-point diagnostics test and is a certified pre-owned unit. The unit may show slight indications of use, but nothing that affects functionality whatsoever. This unit may or may not come with original packaging, but does include all necessary accessories and instructions. A 30-day limited warranty from the date you register the unit is included.

8 - Average

The GPS unit is in used condition, but is still fully functional and in fine working condition. The GPS unit has completed a 10-point diagnostics test and is a certified pre-owned unit. The unit may show some scratches or other signs of regular use, but nothing major. Original packaging is not included with the unit, but all necessary accessories and instructions are included. A 30-day limited warranty from the date you register the unit is included.

7 - Below Average

The GPS unit has been used many times, but is still functional. The unit may show signs of substantial use including large scratches or some cracking. Original packaging is not included with the unit, but all necessary accessories and instructions are included. This unit is sold with no warranty.

6 - Poor

The GPS unit is in non-functioning, broken condition. The unit may or may not include matching accessories (see photos of item). Original packaging and instructions are not included. These units are sold in "as is" salvage condition and do not include a warranty.

10 - Brand New

Brand New - Still in the plastic.

9.5 - Mint

Headcover is in excellent condition and difficult to distinguish from brand new.

9 - Above Average

Headcover has very little wear or marks.

8 - Average

Headcover is in the condition of normal use for a season or two - may have slight fraying, discoloration, or small tear.

7 - Below Average

Headcover has major discoloration, rips, and fraying.

All shoes sold on 2ndSwing.com will be in brand new condition. Some may not have the original box, but all will be unworn shoes.