Welcome to the Golfbidder Rating guides. Here you will find all the information needed whether you're looking to buy or sell golf clubs with us. Each section has detail images of what the clubs in this category look like so you’ll have a good impression of either the club you’re looking to buy from us or the club you’re looking to sell to us. Clicking on any of the images of the clubs will open up a high resolution version so you can see the clubs in greater detail. Of course this is only a guide and clubs can vary. If you’re not happy with the condition of you purchase then simply take advantage of our 7-day money back guarantee.
Club Groups
Drivers
Fairway Woods
Hybrids
Irons
Putters
Wedges
Driver Head Ratings
10/10 - Brand New or Mint - Brand new, never been hit. In some cases still in the wrapper. (9/10 is still brand new just minus the wrapper.)
8/10 - Very Good Condition - This club may have only been hit a hand full of times. 2-3 Rounds of golf maximum. Any marks will be very light.
7/10 - Good Condition - This club will show evidence of play, but there will be no damage. This clubs will have been used and looked after with no dings or chips.
6/10 - Fair Condition - This club is in perfectly usable order but cosmetically not quite deserving of a 'good' rating. There may be minor stone chips on the sole and marks resulting from normal wear and tear.

Fairway Wood Head Ratings
10/10 - Brand New or Mint - Brand new, never been hit. In some cases still in the wrapper. (9/10 is still brand new just minus the wrapper.)
8/10 - Very Good Condition - This club may have only been hit a hand full of times. 2-3 Rounds of golf maximum. Any marks will be very light.
7/10 - Good Condition - This club will show evidence of play, but there will be no damage. This clubs will have been used and looked after with no dings or chips.
6/10 - Fair Condition - This club is in perfectly usable order but cosmetically not quite deserving of a 'good' rating. There may be minor stone chips on the sole and marks resulting from normal wear and tear.

Hybrid Head Ratings
10/10 - Brand New or Mint - Brand new, never been hit. In some cases still in the wrapper. (9/10 is still brand new just minus the wrapper.)
8/10 - Very Good Condition - This club may have only been hit a hand full of times. 2-3 Rounds of golf maximum. Any marks will be very light.
7/10 - Good Condition - This club will show evidence of play, but there will be no damage. This clubs will have been used and looked after with no dings or chips.
6/10 - Fair Condition - This club is in perfectly usable order but cosmetically not quite deserving of a 'good' rating. There may be minor stone chips on the sole and marks resulting from normal wear and tear.

Iron Head Ratings
 | 10/10 - Brand New or Mint - Brand new, never been hit. In some cases still in the wrapper. (9/10 is still brand new just minus the wrapper.) |
 | 8/10 - Very Good Condition - This club may have only been hit a hand full of times. 2-3 Rounds of golf maximum. Any marks will be very light. |
 | 7/10 - Good Condition - This club will show evidence of play, but there will be no damage. This clubs will have been used and looked after with no dings or chips. |
 | 6/10 - Fair Condition - This club is in perfectly usable order but cosmetically not quite deserving of a 'good' rating. There may be minor stone chips on the sole and marks resulting from normal wear and tear. |
Putter Head Ratings
 | 10/10 - Brand New or Mint - Brand new, never been hit. In some cases still in the wrapper. (9/10 is still brand new just minus the wrapper.) |
 | 8/10 - Very Good Condition - This club may have only been hit a hand full of times. 2-3 Rounds of golf maximum. Any marks will be very light. |
 | 7/10 - Good Condition - This club will show evidence of play, but there will be no damage. This clubs will have been used and looked after with no dings or chips. |
 | 6/10 - Fair Condition - This club is in perfectly usable order but cosmetically not quite deserving of a 'good' rating. There may be minor stone chips on the sole and marks resulting from normal wear and tear. |
Wedge Head Ratings
10/10 - Brand New or Mint - Brand new, never been hit. In some cases still in the wrapper. (9/10 is still brand new just minus the wrapper.)
8/10 - Very Good Condition - This club may have only been hit a hand full of times. 2-3 Rounds of golf maximum. Any marks will be very light.
7/10 - Good Condition - This club will show evidence of play, but there will be no damage. This clubs will have been used and looked after with no dings or chips.
6/10 - Fair Condition - This club is in perfectly usable order but cosmetically not quite deserving of a 'good' rating. There may be minor stone chips on the sole and marks resulting from normal wear and tear.

Head Ratings
10 - New or Mint |
Brand new, never been hit. |
Brand new, never been hit. |
9 - Excellent |
The head is only shop-soiled and could almost be
passed 'As New'. The club has never hit a golf ball. |
The head is only shop-soiled and could almost be
passed 'As New'. The club has never hit a golf ball. |
8 - Very Good |
The club may have only been hit at the driving range
or played 2-3 rounds
of golf maximum. If there are any marks at all on the head they
will be very light. |
The club may have only been hit at the driving range
or played 2-3 rounds
of golf maximum. If there are any marks at all on the head they
will be very light. |
7 - Good |
There will be evidence of play, but no damage. These
clubs will have been used and looked after with no dings or chips. |
No scratches, sky marks or chips to the paintwork
and the face will be in good condition with no heavy wear marks
around the sweet spot area. |
6 - Fair |
In perfectly usable order but
cosmetically not quite deserving of a 'good' rating. There may be
minor stone chips on the sole and marks resulting from normal wear
and tear. |
In perfectly usable order but
cosmetically not quite deserving of a 'good' rating. There may be
light sky marks and small scratches resulting from normal wear and
tear. |
Below 6 - Unacceptable |
We do not buy clubs that are rated less than 6. Clubs with the following flaws
will not be accepted:
- large chips
- excessive wear to the face – especially on forged clubs
- irons sets with non-matching shafts
- missing ferrules
- incomplete sets e.g. missing 7 iron
- missing brand badges
|
We do not buy that are rated less than 6. Clubs with the following flaws
will not be accepted:
- dents / depressions
- large sky marks
- excessive wear to the face
- missing ferrules
- chipped paintwork
- discolouration
- re-sprayed crown
- through bore not sitting flush with the sole
- rattles
- cracks or splits
|
Shaft Ratings
10 - New or Mint |
It may or may not still have the wrapping on, but
the club has never been used. |
It may or may not still have the wrapping on, but
the club has never been used. |
9 - Excellent |
The shaft is only really shop-soiled and could almost
be passed 'As New'. |
The shaft is only really shop-soiled and could almost
be passed 'As New'. |
8 - Very Good |
The club may have only been hit at the driving range
or played 2-3 rounds
of golf maximum. Either way, if there are any marks at all on the
shaft they will be very light. |
The club may have only been hit at the driving range
or played 2-3 rounds
of golf maximum. Either way, if there are any marks at all on the
shaft they will be very light. |
7 - Good |
On steel shafts, one or two of the stickers may
have begun to fray slightly but the shafts themselves will be
in good order with just a minor scratch here and there. |
On graphite shafts there may be a few light scratches,
but no wear on the paintwork. |
6 - Fair |
In perfectly usable order but
cosmetically not quite deserving of a 'good'
rating. On steel shafts, some of the stickers will probably be fraying,
but there is nothing which will affect playability. Chrome protective
layer will still be in tact,
with no pitting. |
In perfectly usable order but
cosmetically not quite deserving of a 'good' rating. There may be
one or two minor wear marks on graphite shafts where they have rubbed
against the bag. This will be cosmetic and will not have gone through
any graphite layers. |
Below 6 - Unacceptable |
We do not buy that are rated less than 6. Clubs with the following
flaws will not be accepted:
- dents
- rusting / pitting in steel shafts
- rattles
- poor reshafts
- incorrect fitting ferrules
ALL SHAFTS IN A SET MUST MATCH (type, flex, progressive length etc) |
We do not buy that are rated less than 6. Clubs with the following
flaws will not be accepted:
- wear over area greater than one inch
- splits in shafts
- rattles
- poor reshafts
- incorrect fitting ferrules
ALL SHAFTS IN A SET MUST MATCH (type, flex, progressive length etc) |
Grip Ratings
10 - New or Mint |
Although we do rate grips separately, we trust that
a detailed explanation of the rating system is not necessary. Suffice
to say that, as with heads or shafts, if grips are in a very poor
state this will be reflected in the cost. |
Contact Details
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Telephone: 0208 401 6901
Email: info@golfbidder.co.uk