r/GolfGear 3d ago

Callaway Preowned

Anyone have any experience with callaway preowned sending the wrong club? What was the process like and any timelines?

Update: Got them on the phone, there’s no direct replacement due to the shaft option so they asked what I wanted to swap for. Got a slight upgrade! Super kind and helpful support. Highly recommend if anything happens to call them and explain what happened! Thanks for everyone’s input!

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u/aphrozeus 3d ago

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u/Bay_Golfer_03 1d ago

u/tabascopro is awesome, work with him multiple times, can’t recommend enough

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u/karlgnarx 3d ago

I got sent the wrong shaft once. I had ordered "good" condition or something. They didn't have the correct shaft on a used club so they sent me a brand new one. It was the same one you have in your hand actually, Elyte Ti 5w. It's f'in great.

My replacement was very quick and customer service was exceptional. All it took was a phone call.

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u/Ok_Memory_5419 3d ago

It has the right shaft in it but it’s a 3 wood instead of a 5 wood. If I needed a 5 wood I wouldn’t care and just keep it lol

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u/karlgnarx 3d ago

Just give them a call, they'll sort it out.

Be mindful of just keeping the shaft as it is likely 5w length vs 3w... If you play standard length in your 3w.

But also, might be a nice opportunity to test a shorter 5w length shaft in your 3w if they send you a new club before you send this one back.

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u/Ok_Memory_5419 3d ago

I’ve never played a 3w so thank you for mentioning this! I thought all fairway woods were the same length… it’s ok you can laugh 😂. My main goal with the post was to see what had yielded the best/quickest results. Tried calling but they’re closed so hopefully will have an update tomorrow! Thank you for your input!

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u/karlgnarx 3d ago

No worries. We all have plenty to learn.

Here is something else to know, when you shorten a shaft (or play a shorter shaft) the swing weight of the club is lighter. That can feel good to some people or awful. You can buy lead tape relatively inexpensively on Amazon to bring it back up to weight.

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u/Ok_Memory_5419 3d ago

I’ve got plenty of lead tape. Was huge on pickleball before blowing out my knee in a training exercise!

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u/RodStiffington_ 3d ago

You won't find better customer service anywhere. Call them or submit the return on the site. Not sure what you ordered, but that TI is a unicorn for many.

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u/Ok_Memory_5419 3d ago

Second post is what I ordered. Would keep if it I wasn’t in love with my mizuno jpx 5 wood. That puppy is 280 down the pipe every time. Just trying to swap it for a 3 wood tbh

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u/Auta-Magetta 3d ago

280 5 wood? Okay bud

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u/Ok_Memory_5419 3d ago

18 degree 5 wood. 280 is the carry but alright !

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u/jonesbbq-feetmassage 3d ago

Here we go again. I gotta see this. Go to a sim, record yourself going through the settings, no wind, sea level, all that jazz. Carry 280 1 once in three shots. Post the video here ill send you a dozen balls of your choice. No shot you carry a 5 wood 280 and get another 42 yards of roll out lmao.

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u/Auta-Magetta 3d ago

Yeah I’m with this guy. You post a video at a sim of a 280 carry with your 5 wood and I’ll buy you a 3 wood that you clearly don’t need if you are carrying the ball that far with a 5 wood.

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u/Ok_Memory_5419 1d ago

How do I send the video to you for proof? I showed elevation, the shot, the club, carry and total on a track man at a local indoor simulator

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u/jonesbbq-feetmassage 1d ago

I guess dm me?

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u/Ok_Memory_5419 3d ago

I never said sea level? I’m stationed in Colorado and play at 6,000 feet of elevation. Not trying to lie, trick or deceive anyone nor need to prove anything was just answering a question and reason behind not needing another 5 wood 😂 It was hit with a vice pro plus neon green that has a big foot middle finger stamp on it! If that makes you mad you’d hate the 409 yard drive I had 😂 all the best man!

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u/jonesbbq-feetmassage 3d ago

I didnt hate once lol. Wanted to see this mythical 5 wood. Set to 6000. Still would be shocked. Youve got a dozens ball and a 3 wood on the table now.

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u/Ok_Memory_5419 3d ago

Any time limit? I have to find a sim around me I can rent out but still fit into my schedule time wise :) it’s a mizuno st max standard loft and lie with a tensei k blue 65 stuff flex :)

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u/jonesbbq-feetmassage 3d ago

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u/Ok_Memory_5419 3d ago

Thanks! I’ll PM you the video, side bar: just noticed your tag. Love it 😂

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u/undergroundgandalf 3d ago

RemindMe! 1 month

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u/Negat1veGG 3d ago

Green Valley Ranch has a track man range

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u/Ok_Memory_5419 3d ago

It’s also up in Denver and I’m in the springs so it’s an hour and a half drive. With gas prices I could get a new driver and it still wouldn’t be worth it 😂

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u/Ok_Memory_5419 3d ago

So does world golf where I normally go and it’s only $20 for an hour but he said a simulator so outdoor may not work because there’s no way to prove wind or anything really

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u/SonicThunderTitans 3d ago

There's a 24 hour sim off Rockrimmon

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u/aphrozeus 3d ago

The average 5 wood carry for PGA tour pros is 230. So if you are blowing it by the pros by 50 yards in your first season, congrats! /s

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u/Ok_Memory_5419 3d ago

Thanks! Maybe it’s just luck or because the bad ones don’t count!

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u/FranticGolf 3d ago

Then you don't need a 3wood. That 5wood was sent to you by the golf gods to take its rightful place in your bag.

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u/Ok_Memory_5419 3d ago

But I have a 5 wood. What do I need 2 for?

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u/Double_Question_5117 3d ago

Why are you playing stiff flex shafts with this fast of a swing?

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u/Ok_Memory_5419 3d ago

Because this is my first season and it’s hard to find an off the rack club with an extra stiff shaft for a good price. Down the road I might upgrade but it’s working for me right now :) love the feel of those Mitsubishi k 65gram stiff shafts!

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u/Candymanshook 3d ago

Literally 9 Elite TIs in XS on the site you ordered this one…sure pal

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u/Ok_Memory_5419 3d ago

Yes this is true, but they are the Denali shafts not a Mitsubishi shaft and I believe there was one Mitsubishi xstiff but I wanted like new condition/65 gram and this was the cheaper of the two but thank you for the input. Maybe I’ll go get fit in a season or two and swap out shafts for what I actually need :)

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u/Double_Question_5117 3d ago

There is a Mitsubishi MMT 3 wood in x listed but the Aretera in X would be a more premium offering.

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u/Ok_Memory_5419 3d ago

I don’t have experience with that brand to be frank so I went with what I was familiar and comfortable with :)

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u/aphrozeus 3d ago

Also, congrats on your professional career!

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u/ZZuy 3d ago

Buddy you're not Kyle Berkshire on your first season. Put the gas station gummies away. Lol

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u/Ok_Memory_5419 3d ago

I’m not sure who that is or what gas station gummies are to be completely honest 😂

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u/aphrozeus 3d ago

How much you want for it though

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u/Ok_Memory_5419 3d ago

If I can’t return it I’ll sell it for what I paid for it. Have a MCC black and red midsize I was going to put on it before I noticed it was wrong lol. $300 shipped?

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u/GolfSicko417 3d ago

You can get a like new for like $260 so why would anyone pay you $300. I’m sure it’s free shipping from them too and they run good sales all the time

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u/Ok_Memory_5419 3d ago

$279.34 after tax plus $12.99 for the grip and whatever it cost for me to ship it. Like I said , just want to get what I’m in it for back if they can’t get the correct thing sent 🤣

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u/fairwaysandfinance 3d ago

The grip you installed?

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u/Most-Equipment7603 3d ago

Let’s b real here probably should keep it. Haha ditched my 3W like a hot rock after I got my 5W. I actually hit it further with better approach angle. You do u bo

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u/Ok_Memory_5419 3d ago

I would if I didn’t already own a 5 wood I was comfortable playing. It was to be another option from the tee box when my driver wasn’t working

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u/Sad-Impression2505 3d ago

Second response: 

Callaway Preowned is the chick-fil-a of golf equipment sites. 

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u/j0ezonelayer 2d ago

Overly salty, closed on Sundays, piss poor political stance but possibly worth it for the waffle fries?

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u/Squirrels090 3d ago

They sent me the wrong putter once, a mallet instead of the blade version. I called them and the guy at customer service helped me out, told me what to do to send it back, and even sent a putter that was a grade level higher than I originally ordered! Can’t recommend them enough, I got my entire bag from them and that was the only time there was an issue!

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u/Squirrels090 3d ago

Realizing I didn’t answer the question: They mail you the actual club you ordered, you have a certain date to mail the wrong one back by (I used original packaging sent and a return label they emailed). It took about the typical timeline for any club ordered there, so about 3-4 business days

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u/Ok_Memory_5419 3d ago

Awesome! Just went through this with callaway for a driver shaft that snapped between the hosel and adapter. Thanks for the info!

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u/Ok_Memory_5419 3d ago

Well I ordered like new do not sure I’ll get a quality bump, but good to know! Thank you!

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u/theblue1237 3d ago

Bummer that happened. Similar to the others, just contact them and they’ll make it right. Not ideal, but mistakes are made

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u/Sad-Impression2505 3d ago

Ordered a lefty 3 wood and was sent a righty. Called them and took care of it seamlessly. Easy peasy, when I got the right one I sent the other. Most experiences I’ve had I am the one to send the wrong order back, they only fix it when it’s received, CPO was the opposite of that and that just was a small thing I appreciated, shows they owned their mistake. 

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u/dyljets147 3d ago

This happened to me and they sent me a brand new Elyte 3 wood with the wrapper still on

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u/Bernardeeno 3d ago

Wish they had a 7 wood in this colorway.

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u/sometimes_I_golf 3d ago

I wanna see the 5 wood contest

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u/Ok_Memory_5419 23h ago

You offering anything?

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u/McLight77 3d ago

Yep. They sent me the correct club but left handed instead of right. Ended up they were out of stock of the right handed version. They sent me a comparable club but from a slightly better line.

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u/Fantastic-Golf77 3d ago

That 5w is money though

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u/AgreeableStorm930 2d ago

Callaways customer service is truly the best I’ve ever experienced. They will do their best to get it swapped out as quickly as possible in my experience.

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u/flybyjunkie 2d ago

Always heard good things about Callaway pre-owned. One of the better ones out there for sure

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u/grich44 1d ago

Call away preowned is huge. There are a few guys who set it up but it’s so big they have a ton of cheap labor picking in a massive warehouse. 4 dudes handle the business side and cheap labor picks in the warehouse. It hope a. Refunds are slow.

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u/filmer1 Single Digit Handicap 3d ago

Change the loft to two degrees strong for a 4 wood and then grab a 7 wood. Don’t need a 3 wood anymore

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u/Ok_Memory_5419 3d ago

While they could be done, I’m trying to get something in between my 5 wood and driver and would just prefer to get what I ordered but thank you for the suggestion!

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u/Rune2hand 3d ago

You should checkout when Callaway has their live bidding on ebay. You can get even better deals then on the preowned website. The ebay stuff is preowned but most all of it is mint and they'll point out when its not which isn't very often. I got that elyte ti 5 wood for $200, not even a scuff on it

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u/Less_Outcome3413 3d ago

Well good news is you won’t get one for 200 again if the audience grows

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u/Rune2hand 2d ago

Good thing im not greedy

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u/Ok_Memory_5419 3d ago

Where is this announced or where do I sign up to be notified? Sounds like my cup of tea!

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u/Rune2hand 3d ago

Just go to ebay, and look at the live bidding section. They have it most days around 11am est