What Golf Clubs Should I Buy?

11th September 2026

Choosing golf clubs can get complicated quickly.

Regular or stiff? Steel or graphite? Irons or hybrids? And will that £500 driver actually improve your game?

The simple answer is: the best golf clubs are the ones that suit your game, not necessarily the newest or most expensive.

Here’s what to consider.

Start with your ability

Forget the brand for a moment.

If you’re a beginner,

or higher-handicap golfer, look for forgiving clubs that make your bad shots less punishing. Cavity-back irons, hybrids and higher-lofted drivers are often a great place to start.

More confident ball-strikers,

may prefer clubs that offer greater feel and control.

Buy clubs for the golfer you are today — not the golfer you hope to be next year. 

How much should I spend?

There’s no reason you need an entirely brand-new set.

Buying used means your budget can often get you better-quality equipment for considerably less. But if New is what you fancy, we can do that too. We provide a free fitting service that will fit you to the exact spec that’s right for you.

Still don’t know what clubs you need?

That’s exactly what we’re here for.

Book a 30-minute Build-a-Bag consultation with Cash Fore Clubs.

Tell us about your game, what you’re struggling with and your budget. We’ll help you find the right clubs from our used stock — without you having to guess.

Know what you want already?

Browse Our huge Online selection of Used and Nearly New.

Got clubs you’re ready to replace?

Head over to the sell section of the website and we will come back to you with an offer for Cash or Store Credit!

It’s That Easy.

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Ross

CFC Condition Guide

HEADS

5  – BRAND NEW – never been hit.
4 – VERY GOOD – This club has been hit a handful of times, may have a few very minimal marks.
3 – GOOD – This club has been used for a few rounds, shows signs of use but no major dings or chips.
2 – FAIR – Well used, still in completely playable condition but will show signs of wear and tear. Minor stone chips may be visible on the sole.
1 – POOR – This club will have heavy play marks, paint missing, with visible dents and chips.

NOT SELLABLE – major dents or stone chips on playing surface of club.

SHAFTS

5  – BRAND NEW – still in wrapper – never been used.
4 – VERY GOOD – Have been hit a few times, but could still pass as new.
3 – GOOD – No major marks, but may show light signs of use, for example light scratching.
2 – FAIR – Signs of wear and tare, but no major bag rub and no rust marks. stickers may be starting to peel.
1 – POOR – Very visibly used with various age-related marks. Shaft sticker may be peeled or missing.

NOT SELLABLE – major bag rub or major pitting and rusting of shaft.

GRIPS

5 – BRAND NEW – As it says on the tin, this grip is brand new, with protective wrapper still in place.
4 – VERY GOOD – As new and completely clean, would only have been played a handful of times.
3 – GOOD – Played with, showing some minor imperfections, but have plenty of golf left in them.
2 – USED – Well used, with some more obvious imperfections. Still playable, but will likely need replacing fairly soon.
1 – POOR – Needs replacing with rubber shiny and splitting.

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