Condition Guides
At Tour Performance Golf, pre-loved club grading is built on technical workshop experience. Each club is assessed component-by-component so you can buy with confidence.
Grade 1 - Mint Condition
Perfect condition with no signs of use.
- Head: Flawless finish, no impact marks, pristine paint and graphics.
- Shaft: Perfect condition, no bag wear, may retain original wrapping.
- Grip: Unworn, original tackiness, often with protective sleeve.
Grade 2 - Near Mint Condition
Only the faintest signs of use.
- Head: Near-perfect condition, possible microscopic face marks.
- Shaft: Excellent condition, minimal handling marks.
- Grip: Like-new feel and tackiness, no wear patterns visible.
Grade 3 - Excellent
Light, careful use with excellent overall condition.
- Head: Light ball marks and minor sole wear with good paint retention.
- Shaft: Minor cosmetic marks only, no structural concerns.
- Grip: Good condition with most original feel retained.
Grade 4 - Good
Honest signs of regular play but well maintained.
- Head: Clear wear and moderate sole marks, structurally sound.
- Shaft: Visible bag wear marks, full structural integrity.
- Grip: Useable condition with visible wear patterns.
Grade 5 - Fair
Significant use but fully functional.
- Head: Heavy face and sole wear, remains playable.
- Shaft: Functional with visible wear and surface marks.
- Grip: Worn and likely to need replacement soon.
Grade 6 - Project
Requires attention but with restoration potential.
- Head: Heavy wear, may include damage, assessed for rebuild viability.
- Shaft: May require work or replacement.
- Grip: Replacement required, reflected in value and recommendations.
