How to photograph your golf clubs for a quote
In short
Send photos that show the make, the model and the condition: the whole set laid out, the sole and face of each club, the top of any woods, the shaft label and the grips. Good light and a plain background make the writing on the club readable.
To give you a quote without seeing your clubs, we need photos that show the make, the model and the condition. A phone camera is fine. These are the shots that help most.
The photos we need
- The whole set. Lay the clubs out side by side in order, in one photo.
- The sole of each club. Turn the club over: most makers print the model and the number or loft on the bottom.
- The face. Shows wear on the grooves and any marks.
- The top of drivers and woods. Chips and marks on the crown show up best from above.
- The back of irons and wedges. The model name is usually on the back or in the cavity.
- The shaft label. Near the grip; it shows the shaft maker and the flex.
- The grips. One photo of all the grips together is enough.
Tips for clear photos
- Use daylight or a bright room, and turn off the flash if it causes glare.
- Use a plain background, such as a towel or a sheet.
- Get close enough that the writing on the club can be read.
- Don’t use filters or edit the colours.
What to tell us with the photos
Tell us what you know: the make and model if you have them, whether the clubs are left- or right-handed, and any changes, such as clubs that are longer or shorter than standard. If clubs are modified and we are not told, the seller has to collect them or pay for their return (see selling by post). Can’t find the model? Our guide to finding the make and model shows where to look.
Questions about photos
Yes. A phone camera is fine, in daylight or a bright room.
We need to see the make, the model and the condition to price your clubs, and the photos show us all three.
Send the photos anyway and tell us what you can see. Our guide to finding the make and model shows where the markings usually are.