Best Used Golf Drivers 2024

Looking for a premium driver that won't break the bank? Then these used models could be the answer

Best Used Golf Drivers
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Best Used Golf Drivers

A driver is arguably the most important golf club in your bag as it's the club that you use to get the ball in play from off the tee. Because it is so important, it is usually the most expensive, with some models costing more than $500, that's a huge amount of money to be spending on just one club!

You could opt for one of the best budget golf drivers but an alternative strategy is to consider the second hand market through websites like eBay. You may think that this isn't a good idea, but you can pick up some of the best golf drivers that money can buy from reliable dealers and sellers that have their own shops here.

Obviously, when it comes to purchasing a driver off eBay you need to do some research, but here at Golf Monthly we have done some digging ourselves to find some cracking deals on excellent drivers from years gone by.

If you still are unsure on whether used golf clubs are the way to go then it may be worth noting that golfers are turning to the second hand market for equipment. That's according to Golfclubs4cash, Europe's biggest second-hand golf equipment retailer, who has reported year-on-year growth that has exceeded that of the 2020 pandemic boom.

In this Best Drivers 2021 video, we review some of the models featured below

So, why not check out some of the fantastic deals we have found on eBay, which include some of the most forgiving drivers and some of the best drivers for distance that money can buy.

Best Used Drivers US

Cleveland Launcher XL Driver | $169.99 at Global Golf

<a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/364729645767?itmmeta=01HPH16RWWS89HXNKFEHCJC6GM&hash=item54eb94bac7%3Ag%3A9AQAAOSwSV1lyTeK&LH_BIN=1&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5337827784&customid=hawk-custom-tracking" data-link-merchant="ebay.com"" target="_blank">Cleveland Launcher XL Driver | $169.99 at Global Golf

One of the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/best-golf-deals/most-forgiving-drivers-205031" data-link-merchant="golfmonthly.com"" data-link-merchant="ebay.com"">most forgiving drivers on the market is now under $170. Listed in 'very good condition', it has a regular graphite shaft and shows minor cosmetic wear on the face, crown and sole. Providing a very generous head size, the Launcher XL will suit a wide range of players.

Read our full <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/reviews/drivers/cleveland-launcher-xl-driver-review" data-link-merchant="golfmonthly.com"" data-link-merchant="golfmonthly.com"" data-link-merchant="ebay.com"" target="_blank">Cleveland Launcher XL Driver Review

Mizuno ST-X 220 Driver | As low as $149.99 at Maple Hill Golf

<a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/394982805558?itmmeta=01HPH2EKMKKTHES1Q8C8XRB3FK&hash=item5bf6cf5036%3Ag%3AQA4AAOSwAoplSVLB&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5337827784&customid=hawk-custom-tracking" data-link-merchant="ebay.com"" target="_blank">Mizuno ST-X 220 Driver | As low as $149.99 at Maple Hill Golf

At Maple Hill Golf, you can grab the ST-X 220 for as low as $149.99, with the driver available in a number of different loft, shaft and degree options. This is an excellent draw-bias model that has an incredibly lively feel and impressive stability with the ball flight.

Read our full <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/reviews/drivers/mizuno-st-x-220-driver-review" data-link-merchant="golfmonthly.com"" data-link-merchant="ebay.com"" target="_blank">Mizuno ST-X 220 Driver Review

TaylorMade Stealth HD Driver | $214.99 at Global Golf

<a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/386629253626?epid=28063193828&itmmeta=01HPH16RWWX7B5AHT94ME0MS3W&hash=item5a04e639fa%3Ag%3AnFYAAOSwjmhloq1s&LH_BIN=1&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5337827784&customid=hawk-custom-tracking" data-link-merchant="ebay.com"" target="_blank">TaylorMade Stealth HD Driver | $214.99 at Global Golf

Released in 2022, we thought that the Stealth HD driver was one of the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/best-golf-deals/best-drivers-for-slicers-219139" data-link-merchant="golfmonthly.com"" data-link-merchant="ebay.com"">best drivers for slicers when it hit the market. This particular model is listed in 'very good condition' and is set at 12° to help get the ball airborne. Like the Launcher XL, it has a regular graphite shaft. 

Read our full <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/reviews/drivers/taylormade-stealth-hd-driver-review" data-link-merchant="golfmonthly.com"" data-link-merchant="golfmonthly.com"" data-link-merchant="ebay.com"" target="_blank">TaylorMade Stealth HD Driver Review

Tour Edge Exotics C722 Driver | $229.09 from Impacting The Game

<a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/266452469488?itmmeta=01HPH36T3XRPANKQWFBGDZ5W4Y&hash=item3e09ce06f0%3Ag%3A-roAAOSw5hJk4orp&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5337827784&customid=hawk-custom-tracking" data-link-merchant="ebay.com"" target="_blank">Tour Edge Exotics C722 Driver | $229.09 from Impacting The Game

Featuring a 10.5° head, as well as a Fujikura Ventus Red 6S 4T Core Stiff shaft, this C722 driver is preowned with the face and head showing wear from regular play. It is listed in 'good condition. Including a headcover, this driver is tailored towards the better player, as the C in the name stands for a compact 445cc clubhead.

Read our full <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/reviews/drivers/tour-edge-exotics-c722-driver-review" data-link-merchant="golfmonthly.com"" data-link-merchant="ebay.com"" target="_blank">Tour Edge Exotics C722 Driver Review

Cobra LTDx Driver | $249.99 at Maple Hill Golf

<a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/395020515571?itmmeta=01HPH2VJ6K3QTECA8831B1S4YM&hash=item5bf90eb8f3%3Ag%3ALc8AAOSw3S1lYP6v&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5337827784&customid=hawk-custom-tracking" data-link-merchant="ebay.com"" target="_blank">Cobra LTDx Driver | $249.99 at Maple Hill Golf

The LTDx is still one of the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/best-golf-deals/best-cobra-drivers-206315" data-link-merchant="golfmonthly.com"" data-link-merchant="ebay.com"" target="_self">best Cobra drivers on the market and is still being used out on the professional circuit today. At under $250, you can pick up this model in near perfect condition with an Evenflow Riptide CB 50 5.5 (Regular+) shaft and 12° degrees of loft. 

Read our full <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/reviews/cobra-ltdx-driver-review" data-link-merchant="golfmonthly.com"" data-link-merchant="golfmonthly.com"" data-link-merchant="ebay.com"" target="_blank">Cobra LTDx Driver Review

PXG GEN5 0311 Driver | $244.99 at Global Golf

<a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/364729803407?itmmeta=01HPH3KR87MW0YQPD5TWQAQFX7&hash=item54eb97228f%3Ag%3Ac-EAAOSwzMplyVsl&LH_BIN=1&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5337827784&customid=hawk-custom-tracking" data-link-merchant="ebay.com"" target="_blank">PXG GEN5 0311 Driver | $244.99 at Global Golf

Listed in 'very good condition', this model from PXG is now under $245 and has a stiff, graphite shaft. The brand is known for producing good value clubs and, with the 0311, you will be picking up a model used by a number of PXG staffers.

Best Used Drivers UK

Callaway Epic Speed Driver | £169.99 from Golf Clubs 4 Cash

<a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186259790508?itmmeta=01HPH4VJDNCTWVT8PSSZTX0DRS&hash=item2b5df2daac%3Ag%3AC3sAAOSwgOFlqkLq&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5337827784&customid=hawk-custom-tracking" data-link-merchant="ebay.co.uk"" target="_blank">Callaway Epic Speed Driver | £169.99 from Golf Clubs 4 Cash

One of the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/best-golf-deals/best-callaway-drivers-165495" data-link-merchant="golfmonthly.com"" data-link-merchant="ebay.co.uk"">best Callaway drivers on the market, this Epic Speed driver is listed in 'good condition' and has a Stiff Flex Tensei AV Blue 55 shaft. Fast and forgiving from a wide area, it is now under £170 at Golf Clubs 4 Cash, with various Epic Speed models also available on the site.

Titleist TSR1 Driver | £329.99 from TV Golf Centre

<a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/276296255652?itmmeta=01HPH582GKVGMWKVFHC7R0RX9G&hash=item40548a48a4%3Ag%3A3GoAAOSwZctlrV-v&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5337827784&customid=hawk-custom-tracking" data-link-merchant="ebay.co.uk"" target="_blank">Titleist TSR1 Driver | £329.99 from TV Golf Centre

Visually appealing and effortless to swing, the TSR1 driver is now under £330 at TV Golf Centre. You may think this sounds a lot, but it's rare Titleist drivers are ever on offer and, with an MMT 40 Regular Flex and listed in 'good condition', it provides a great option at an appealing price point.

Read our full <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/reviews/titleist-tsr1-driver-review" data-link-merchant="golfmonthly.com"" data-link-merchant="ebay.co.uk"" target="_blank">Titleist TSR1 Driver Review

Wilson Staff D9 Driver | £153.99 from Affordable Golf

<a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/266566047680?itmmeta=01HPH5GX77WHAD39WEZE4S6ZJK&hash=item3e109317c0%3Ag%3AV0MAAOSw209lt3Yz&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5337827784&customid=hawk-custom-tracking" data-link-merchant="ebay.co.uk"" target="_blank">Wilson Staff D9 Driver | £153.99 from Affordable Golf

Listed in 'good condition', this D9 model has a graphite Tensei AV Blue 50 shaft in a regular flex, as well as a 10.5° head. We think this is one of the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/best-golf-deals/best-golf-drivers-for-seniors-206689" data-link-merchant="golfmonthly.com"" data-link-merchant="ebay.co.uk"">best drivers for seniors, thanks in part to its lightweight nature and its ease of launching the ball into the air.

Read our full <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/reviews/drivers/wilson-staff-d9-driver-review" data-link-merchant="golfmonthly.com"" data-link-merchant="golfmonthly.com"" data-link-merchant="ebay.co.uk"" target="_blank">Wilson Staff D9 Driver Review

Srixon ZX-7 Driver&nbsp;| £160.99 from Golf Clubs 4 Cash

<a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166244096230?itmmeta=01HPH4JZN49HYZN897Q9DYGJYN&hash=item26b4eb98e6%3Ag%3AQbMAAOSwQZlkvlb3&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5337827784&customid=hawk-custom-tracking" data-link-merchant="ebay.co.uk"" target="_blank">Srixon ZX-7 Driver | £160.99 from Golf Clubs 4 Cash

Both the head, shaft and grip of this Srixon ZX-7 Driver are listed in 'good condition', with a Tensei Ck Blue 60 shaft helping users maximise their distance off the tee. For £160, there is a lot of club for the money.

Read our full <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/reviews/drivers/srixon-zx7-driver-review" data-link-merchant="golfmonthly.com"" data-link-merchant="ebay.co.uk"" target="_blank">Srixon ZX-7 Driver Review

TaylorMade SIM Driver | £213.99 at Golf Clubs 4 Cash

<a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186291074319?itmmeta=01HPH5V1QP23JWNY9PNZNT3WXC&hash=item2b5fd0350f%3Ag%3AF1EAAOSwBUdlxJGq&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5337827784&customid=hawk-custom-tracking" data-link-merchant="ebay.co.uk"" target="_blank">TaylorMade SIM Driver | £213.99 at Golf Clubs 4 Cash

Despite being an older model, the SIM still ranks as one of the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/best-golf-deals/best-taylormade-drivers-159303" data-link-merchant="golfmonthly.com"" data-link-merchant="ebay.co.uk"">best TaylorMade drivers on the market, with it still being played on Tour today. Now under £215, this driver has a Regular Diamana S+60 shaft, with it listed in 'good condition'.

What to consider when buying used models

When it comes to purchasing used models there are a number of factors that need to be considered:

Seller
Firstly, is the seller reputable? You don't want to purchase a golf club that may be cheap, but sold by someone who has a low approval rating on the sites and therefore may not deliver promptly, if at all. In the case of some sellers on eBay there have been examples of counterfeit clubs being sold, so always buy through well-known retail shops on second hand channels that have very high feedback ratings. 

One last point is to make sure you do your research. As noted earlier, there may be a specific type of shaft or weight that you are looking for in your driver, so it's crucial that you check that what you are purchasing matches your requirements. You don't want the debacle of buying one of the best Ping drivers or one of the best Callaway drivers to find out the loft or shaft is different to what you are used to. 

Condition
We've all been there. You spot a club that is hundreds of dollars cheaper than the original price and, when it's delivered, it is damaged beyond belief. That is why it's crucial you read up on the condition beforehand. Most sellers will list the condition of the club on the page, but you can always message them if you do have any problems or queries.

Specs
This may sound like an obvious one but, when researching, it's important you find out whether the specs of the driver or club are correct. Again, these should be listed on the sites, but be wary of the flex of the club, as well as the weight. You don't want the club to arrive to find out that the shaft is incorrect, or the head is a different model.

FAQs

Why would you purchase used clubs?

Used golf clubs are usually far cheaper than new models and offer a potentially huge saving. What's more, a company may have stopped producing a certain model, so used sites can be a great place to pick up these models that no longer exist. 

Where are the best places to buy used golf equipment?

Sites that are great for used equipment are eBay, as well as 2nd Swing Golf in the US and Golfclubs4cash in the UK. These retailers also have their own shops on eBay too, so you buy this way with confidence. They are reliable sources for picking up used equipment that is still in good condition.

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Joel Tadman
Technical Editor

Joel has worked in the golf industry for over 12 years covering both instruction and more recently equipment. He now oversees all product content here at Golf Monthly, managing a team of talented and passionate writers and presenters in delivering the most thorough and accurate reviews, buying advice, comparisons and deals to help the reader find exactly what they are looking for. So whether it's the latest driver, irons, putter or laser rangefinder, Joel has his finger on the pulse keeping up to date with the latest releases in golf. He is also responsible for all content on irons and golf tech, including distance measuring devices and launch monitors.


One of his career highlights came when covering the 2012 Masters he got to play the sacred Augusta National course on the Monday after the tournament concluded, shooting a respectable 86 with just one par and four birdies. To date, his best ever round of golf is a 5-under 67 back in 2011. He currently plays his golf at Burghley Park Golf Club in Stamford, Lincs, with a handicap index of 3.2.


Joel's current What's In The Bag? 

Driver: Titleist TSR3, 9° 

Fairway wood: Titleist TSR3, 15° 

Hybrid: Titleist TSi2, 18° 

Irons: Ping i230 4-UW

Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM8, 54°. Titleist Vokey SM9 60° lob wedge, K Grind

Putter: Evnroll ER2V 

Ball: 2023 Titleist Pro V1x

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