Pre-Owned Golf Clubs At Rock Bottom Golf: What You Should Know!
Every club in Rock Bottom Golf’s lineup of used clubs is inspected and graded by RBG’s golf professionals into one of four conditions: Like New, Excellent, Very Good, or Value. RBG Certified Pre-Owned clubs also come with a 30-day playability and condition guarantee and a 12-month limited warranty, which takes most of the guesswork out of buying a club someone else has already played.
Below, you’ll find what each condition grade actually means, what the guarantee and warranty cover (and what they don’t), and which grade makes the most sense for each club in your bag.
Key Points
- RBG’s golf professionals grade pre-owned clubs as Like New, Excellent, Very Good, or Value. All four are playable; the difference is cosmetic wear and shaft wear.
- Clubs showing the 30 Day Playability and Condition Guarantee icon can be returned within 30 days of purchase for store credit if you’re unhappy with their performance or condition rating.
- RBG Certified Pre-Owned clubs also include a 12-month limited warranty against manufacturer defects.
- Match the grade to the club. Condition matters least on putters and most on wedges, where face wear can affect spin.
Rock Bottom Golf’s Pre-Owned Condition Grades
RBG’s golf professionals assign every condition rating. Each grade describes cosmetic wear and shaft wear, not a difference in design or specs, so think of it as a trade-off between looks and price. Click any grade to shop that condition.
| Grade | What to Expect | A Good Fit For |
|---|---|---|
| Like New | Virtually no wear. May have been hit in controlled conditions and can show very minor shop wear, like a single cosmetic blemish. | Golfers who want the look and feel of new for less |
| Excellent | Minimal use. Light ball marks on the face and faint scratches on the crown, sole, or edges. No noticeable shaft wear. | Drivers, irons, and wedges where you want minimal wear at a real discount |
| Very Good | At least a season of normal play. Purely cosmetic wear, such as face scratches, faint dings, or paint chips. Minimal shaft wear. | Golfers who want a solid discount and don’t mind visible wear |
| Value | Frequent to heavy use, but no signs of abuse. 100% playable, with moderate to heavy cosmetic wear and noticeable shaft wear. | Performance-first golfers, beginners, backup clubs, and budget builds |
RBG rates Very Good wear as purely cosmetic and every Value club as 100% playable, which is why those two grades are often where the biggest savings are. The one place to be pickier is face wear on wedges, covered below.
The 30-Day Guarantee and 12-Month Warranty
RBG Certified Pre-Owned clubs come with two layers of protection. The 30-day playability and condition guarantee lets you return a club for store credit within 30 days of purchase if you’re unhappy with how it performs or with its condition rating. To see which clubs qualify, look for the 30 Day Playability and Condition Guarantee icon on the product page.
The 12-month limited warranty covers something different, protecting you against failures caused by manufacturer defects during normal play. In short, the guarantee covers how a club plays and whether it matches its rating, while the warranty covers how it holds up.
Both come with terms and conditions, so before you return a club or file a warranty claim, check the full details on our pre-owned golf clubs page.
Which Condition Should You Buy for Each Club?
Not every club needs the same grade. Here’s where condition matters most and least:
- Putters: Very Good or Value. Putters take the least abuse of any club, so cosmetic wear rarely affects performance. Look closely at the face or insert, since that’s the part that actually touches the ball. Our guide to pre-owned putters covers what else to look for.
- Drivers and fairway woods: Excellent or Very Good. Crown and sole scuffs are cosmetic. Pay closer attention to the face and the shaft, and confirm the loft and flex match what you play now.
- Hybrids: Very Good or Value. Hybrid soles see plenty of turf contact, but that wear is almost always cosmetic.
- Iron sets: Very Good. Light bag chatter and sole wear are normal on irons. Confirm the set makeup (for example, 5-PW versus 6-PW) and the shaft flex before you check out.
- Wedges: Excellent or Very Good. The face and grooves are what create spin, so wedges are the one club where face wear deserves a close look. RBG rates Very Good wear as purely cosmetic, while Value wedges can show moderate to heavy face wear, so step up from Value if spin around the greens matters to you.
For a broader checklist on fit, shaft flex, and choosing a seller, read how to buy used golf clubs without getting burned.
How to Shop Pre-Owned Clubs at Rock Bottom Golf
Start in the full used golf clubs department, then narrow it down:
- By club type: used drivers, fairway woods, hybrids, iron sets, wedges, and putters.
- By condition: use the grade links in the table above to shop a single condition.
- By hand: lefties can go straight to left-handed used clubs.
- By spec: check each listing for loft, shaft flex, shaft material, and length before you add a club to your cart.
- By guarantee: look for the 30 Day Playability and Condition Guarantee icon on the product page.
Unlike new gear, pre-owned inventory turns over all year, so there’s no single best month to shop it. If you’re weighing a new club instead, our month-by-month discount calendar shows when prior-generation clubs typically drop in price.
Pre-Owned Golf Clubs FAQ
What do Rock Bottom Golf’s pre-owned condition grades mean?
Rock Bottom Golf grades used clubs in four conditions. Like New shows virtually no wear, Excellent shows minimal use with no noticeable shaft wear, Very Good shows at least a season of normal play with purely cosmetic wear, and Value shows frequent to heavy use but is 100% playable. RBG’s golf professionals assign each rating.
What is the difference between Excellent and Very Good condition?
Excellent clubs have seen minimal use, with light ball marks, faint scratches, and no noticeable shaft wear. Very Good clubs have seen at least a season of normal play, with more visible cosmetic wear such as faint dings, nicks, or paint chips, and minimal shaft wear. RBG rates Very Good wear as purely cosmetic, so with the same model and specs, the choice mostly comes down to looks versus price.
How do I know if a used club has the 30-day guarantee?
Check the product page for the 30 Day Playability and Condition Guarantee icon. Clubs with the icon can be returned within 30 days of purchase for store credit if you’re unhappy with their performance or condition rating. The full guarantee terms are on Rock Bottom Golf’s pre-owned golf clubs page.
Does Rock Bottom Golf offer a warranty on used clubs?
Yes, on RBG Certified Pre-Owned clubs. They include a 12-month limited warranty that protects against manufacturer defects during normal play. The full warranty terms are on Rock Bottom Golf’s pre-owned golf clubs page.
Are Value condition golf clubs worth buying?
Often, yes. Value clubs show frequent to heavy use but no signs of abuse, and RBG rates them 100% playable. That makes them a smart pick for golfers who care more about performance than looks, along with beginners, backup clubs, and practice sets. Wedges are the one place to be pickier, since Value clubs can show moderate to heavy face wear and a wedge’s face and grooves are what generate spin.
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Danny Kapp — Golf Writer & Editor
Danny Kapp has spent 11 years writing about golf for Rock Bottom Golf, covering equipment, club selection, buying advice, and golf technology. His articles focus on helping everyday golfers understand their options and make more informed equipment decisions.
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