Golf24
Golf24 is the brand name of a German online shop for golf equipment.
The term is not a technical word from the rules or technology but a trade brand. Golf24 belongs in Germany to the well-known online addresses around the sport of golf, with a range from clubs and balls through clothing to accessories. The name thus exemplifies a bigger change: a considerable part of golf equipment is today bought from mail-order retailers instead of in the pro shop at the clubhouse. For you as a golfer this means above all more choice and transparent prices.
In practice you use such shops for what can be compared well. An example: you play a particular ball and need a restock, or you are looking for gloves, tees and umbrellas. You order such standard products conveniently online; prices and availability are visible at a glance. Test seals and reviews also help with the selection, for example when you want to inform yourself about club models before going deeper into the golf club test.
A common mistake is the unchecked online purchase of clubs. The cheapest price is no help if shaft length, flex or grip size do not suit your swing. Beginners and those wanting to switch are better off getting a Club Fitting first and then ordering purposefully. This way online retail combines its strengths with what only works on site: measuring, trying, comparing.
FAQ
What should I look out for when ordering golf equipment online?
Check the technical data first: shaft length, flex and grip size must suit your swing, otherwise even the best price is a bad purchase. For standard products such as balls, gloves and tees, on the other hand, buying online is uncomplicated because you do not have to adjust anything there. Legal notice, right of cancellation and payment methods belong to the must-check with every retailer.
Can I buy clubs online without having tried them beforehand?
It is possible, sensible only with prior knowledge: anyone who knows their figures from a club fitting orders purposefully instead of on a gamble. Without this information you are better off with a trial play at a local retailer. The cheapest price is no help if the club does not suit you.
How do I recognise whether an online offer is really inexpensive?
Compare the specific model at several retailers and pay attention to the model year: previous series often drop significantly in price as soon as the new series appears. Reviews and test reports help with the classification, for example a golf club test. The bare price alone says little if shipping costs or availability speak against it.