| The term "certified" is starting to appear more and | | | | They also add a 12 month warranty to all their |
| more when searching for used or pre-owned golf | | | | certified preowned golf clubs |
| clubs. Callaway, Taylor Made, Nike, Cleveland, and | | | | Next main question, are they really worth it? It |
| MacGregor, are all starting to promote certified golf | | | | comes down to price and peace of mind. If you can |
| clubs. A few sites I visited did not describe what | | | | find a pre-owned club you like and the certified club is |
| separated these clubs from other clubs on their site. | | | | only 10% to 20% more, in my opinion, it is well |
| They did not answer why are these clubs certified | | | | worth it. For a $200 pre-owned club you are looking |
| and why should I buy them over other clubs. | | | | at around $20 more and it comes with a new grip, a |
| Most sites did explain what made the certified clubs | | | | new head cover, and the peace of mind that you are |
| better than their regular used or pre-owned clubs. | | | | getting the club you want in great condition. |
| Below is a list on what factors they use to certify a | | | | However, if the certified pre-owned golf club you are |
| pre-owned club: | | | | looking at is 40%+ more than the non-certified, that |
| 6 Point Inspection- | | | | is a much tougher decision. |
| 1. Detailed Cleaning of the Entire Club | | | | The decision to buy a $200 club for $80 more will be |
| 2. Cosmetic Evaluation | | | | entirely based on peace of mind. Is it worth that |
| 3. Structural Integrity of the Club Head | | | | amount to you to make sure the club is certified? |
| 4. Structural Integrity of the Shaft | | | | That answer is based on personal preference and |
| 5. Grip Replacement | | | | can only be answered by the golfer purchasing the |
| 6. New Manufacturer Head-Cover | | | | club. |