Our 12-Point Grading Scale

Looking to sell or trade in your own clubs instead? See our trade-in pricing guide.

Every pre-owned club we list is hand-inspected at our Surrey, BC bench against the same 12 checkpoints — by a trained tech, not the seller's optimism. Here's exactly what we check, how we grade, and what we refuse to sell.

The 12-Point Inspection

Head (1–4)

  1. Face & grooves — wear pattern and groove depth measured
  2. Sole — scratches graded under direct light
  3. Crown / topline — dings, sky marks, paint at address
  4. Hosel integrity — crack and separation check

Shaft (5–8)

  1. Straightness — rolled and sighted; bent shafts fail
  2. Wear — rust, chips, bag wear
  3. Authenticity — shaft band and specs verified
  4. Tip & ferrule — seating and epoxy integrity

Grip (9–10)

  1. Wear & tackiness — under ~70% life is called out in the listing
  2. Alignment — logo and reminder rib checked square

Verification (11–12)

  1. Spec conformity — loft, lie, length vs manufacturer spec
  2. Counterfeit screen — head weight verified against OEM spec; serials checked where applicable
Our Grades
Grade What it means What you'll see
Brand New Never hit. Unused stock. Original plastic or headcover; zero wear.
Grade A — Excellent Light use. The sweet spot of value vs condition. Minor face/sole wear only; clean at address; grip 90%+.
Grade B — Good Normal play wear. Plays like any gamer. Visible cosmetic marks on sole/crown; grooves within playable spec; grip 70%+.
Grade C — Value Heavy cosmetic wear, structurally sound. Scratches and paint chips you'll notice — priced so you won't mind.
What We Refuse to Sell
  • Bent or repaired shafts
  • Cracked faces or hosels, rattles, or loose heads
  • Anything that fails the counterfeit screen
  • Grooves worn beyond playable spec

Want the full inspection sheet for a specific club? Email community@regolfco.com with the SKU — condition notes are on file for every listing.

Returns & exchanges within 14 days (30% restocking fee — refund policy). Every club carries our 30-day defect warranty.