What condition actually means
Grading your own club is a judgement call, this is the judgement GolfFlip asks you to make. Buyers see the same five tiers, so grading consistently is what keeps disputes rare.
Never used. Some sellers still have the original packaging, headcover, or shaft wrapping in place. If it's second-hand but genuinely unused, it belongs here, not "Like new".
Played a few rounds, no more. You'd need a close look to spot any usage marks. Face and sole show no real wear, and the shaft and grip still feel close to factory-fresh.
No damage, just light cosmetic wear from normal use, small marks on the face and sole from ball contact, maybe faint scuffing on the crown. Steel shafts show no rust, graphite shafts at most a little wear to the graphics. The grip still has its tack.
Wear you can see: marks on the topline and crown, maybe light rust on a steel shaft or some bag wear on graphite. The grip's lost some tack and might need replacing soon, but everything still plays fine. Good tier for a bargain if you're not fussed about looks.
Heavier signs of use, noticeable marks or dings on the face and head, more rust or wear on the shaft, a grip that's likely due for replacing. Still functional, but buyers should expect real mileage, not a "Good" club at a lower price.
Always mention these, whatever tier you pick
None of these rule out a club being listed, they just need saying upfront in the description so there's no surprise on arrival.
- A missing or already-replaced grip
- Any rust on the shaft
- Cracks, splits, or dents anywhere on the club
- A respray or repaint
- A rattle from the head
- A missing headcover, if one would normally come with it
- Mismatched or replaced shafts within an iron set
- Any clubs missing from what's listed as a complete set
Photos matter more than the tier you pick, a couple of close-ups of the face, sole, and grip tell a buyer more than any label can.