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    • Golf Club Condition Ratings Guide
    From Our Experienced GlobalGolf Pros
    Welcome to our GlobalGolf gear condition ratings guide. Where we are going to explain our six categories of ratings for golf clubs; New, Mint, Certified Preowned, Excellent, Very Good, and Value conditions.
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    New5star
    Our new clubs have never been used, owned or sold. These clubs are in perfect condition and will come with all accessories
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    Certified Preowned4.5star
    Our Certified Preowned selection is thoroughly inspected, reconditioned and approved by a GlobalGolf inspection team of trained technicians.

    The certification process includes:

    • Complete 6 - Point Inspection Process

    • Generic Headcover Included *

    • Twelve - Month Limited Warranty

    • Thorough Cleaning

    • Visual Inspection

    GlobalGolf Certified Preowned 6 - Point Inspection Process covers the clubs from grip to sole, ensuring that the club(s) you purchase have been properly maintained and are in the best possible condition before making their way into your bag.
    The Twelve-Month Limited Warranty protects your club against all manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. If your club is found to have a factory defect, our commitment is to promptly replace it or issue a credit for the full amount. No questions asked.
    * headcover included with Drivers, Fairways, Putters, and Hybrids
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    Mint4star
    The clubs in our mint condition have no previous use. Any markings would be from minimal shop wear.
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    Excellent3.5star
    Golf clubs in excellent condition have had very limited use and will show minimal marks. These clubs have been played less than 10 rounds and are in top of the line used condition.

    What to expect:

    Woods & Hybrids: Normal ball marks minimally visible on the face; very light scratching on the sole; no abnormal crown or shaft wear.

    Irons: Normal ball marks minimally visible on the faces; light scratching on the soles; no abnormal markings in the cavities or top lines; no shaft wear.

    Wedges: Normal ball marks minimally visible on the face; light scratching on the sole; no abnormal markings in the cavity or top line; no shaft wear.

    Putters: Normal ball marks minimally visible on the face; light scratching on the sole; no abnormal markings in the cavity or top line; no shaft wear.

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    Very Good3star
    Our golf clubs in very good condition have been played with and cared for in an appropriate fashion. The markings that you will likely find on Very Good Condition products will show typical wear of models of its age. All of the wear is purely cosmetic, and will not in any way affect the performance of the club.

    What to expect:

    Woods & Hybrids: Normal ball marks and scratching on the face; normal scratching on the sole; minor dings and nicks on the crown and/or around the edges of the head; very light scratches, paint chips, paint blemishes on or around the crown.Normal ball marks minimally visible on the face; very light scratching on the sole; no abnormal crown or shaft wear.

    Irons: Normal ball marks on the faces; minor scratching on the soles; no significant dings on the heads; no significant wear on the shafts.

    Wedges: Normal ball marks on the face with minimal groove wear; minor scratching on the sole and in the cavities; no significant wear on the shaft..

    Putters: Normal ball marks and scratching visible on the face and sole; light scratching and marks on the top line minimally visible from address.

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    Value2star
    Clubs in Value Condition have been played frequently. All clubs in Value Condition are in 100% playable condition, as all of the markings will be purely cosmetic blemishes, and in no way will affect performance. This is the perfect option for the player looking for a great value.

    What to expect:

    Woods & Hybrids: Moderate face and sole wear; sky-marks, paint chips, paint blemishes, and scratches on the crown; dings and nicks on the crown and/or around the edges of the head; shaft wear.

    Irons: Moderate face and sole wear; minor groove wear and/or chrome wear; rock dings on the leading edge and/or sole; light rusting; shaft wear. The ferrules may or may not be seated to the hosel on each iron in the set. The ferrule is purely cosmetic, and will not affect the playability of the club.

    Wedges: Moderate face and sole wear; minor groove wear and/or chrome wear; rock dings on the leading edge and/or sole; light rusting; shaft wear.

    Putters: Normal ball marks and scratching visible on the face and sole; light scratching and marks on the top line minimally visible from address.

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    Poor1star
    Golf Clubs in Poor Condition show significant wear to the point of not being playable. We do not offer these products to our customers.
    At GlobalGolf, we want you to be comfortable when you hit add to cart, in knowing the exact product condition you are going to get because at GlobalGolf, we are all about you.
    Whether it’s top value or the latest and greatest products from the best brands in golf;
    GlobalGolf has the right option to fit your game.
    Condition Rating Guide