Used left-handed golf clubs: where to find them

Left-handed golfers have fewer used clubs to choose from, and matching a single iron is harder still. Here's why, and how to find what you need.

Why left-handed clubs are harder to find

There are far fewer left-handed golfers than right-handed ones, so stores stock fewer left-handed clubs new, and fewer come back as trade-ins. Makers also often offer fewer models, lofts and shaft options for left-handed players. The result is a thinner used market, where the club you want may appear only occasionally, and sell quickly when it does.

Where to look

• Specialist used-club stores with a left-handed filter. The large graded stores list handedness on every club, so you can see only left-handed stock.
• Makers' pre-owned programs, for their own brand's left-handed clubs.
• Marketplaces, for the widest range. Check listings carefully, because handedness is sometimes missing or wrong.
• Local golf shops and trade-in counters. Left-handed trade-ins are rare enough that shops sometimes hold them aside if you ask.
• See where to buy used clubs for the full list.

What to check on a left-handed listing

• That it really is left-handed. Look for "LH" or "left-handed" in the listing and check the photos, not just the title.
• The shaft and flex, since left-handed stock comes in fewer shaft options. See shaft flex explained.
• The model generation, if you're replacing one iron in a set. See how to identify your iron set.

Tips that save time

• Be flexible on generation for a single iron: a neighboring generation of the same model is often the practical choice.
• Consider a whole used set if single irons in your model are scarce. It can cost less than hunting for one club.
• Check often, because good left-handed listings go fast.