Golf import
Golf import refers to dealers and brand names in the golf trade that focus on imported golf products — from clubs to accessories.
The golf market is international by nature. The big club and ball brands come mostly from the USA and Japan, and many specialty products are not manufactured in Germany at all. Importers and dealers with corresponding names bring these goods into the domestic market — via specialist retail, via online shops or via mail order. For you as a buyer this means: the full range of the global market brands is available, but delivery routes and availability can vary depending on the product.
In practice you notice this especially with special requests. An example: you are left-handed and are looking for a specific iron set that the pro shop around the corner does not carry. Or you need a replacement shaft in a specific flex. Such items almost always come via import routes, and delivery can take a few days to a few weeks. Order in good time and clarify in advance whether warranty and exchange are handled through the German dealer.
The widespread misconception: imported is neither automatically better nor automatically cheaper. The clubheads of almost all global brands are made in the same manufacturing regions anyway. What matters is whether the club suits you — and the best way to clarify that is a club fitting locally, no matter where the goods come from.
FAQ
How long does delivery of imported golf products take?
For stock items from German dealers it is usually a few days; for special orders from abroad it can take several weeks. This applies especially to special shafts, spare parts or left-handed versions, which hardly any dealer has in stock. Order such items in good time before the season, not two days before the tournament.
Are imported clubs better than goods from your local dealer?
No, the country of origin says nothing about quality. The clubheads of almost all global brands are made in the same manufacturing regions anyway, no matter which trade route they take to reach you. What matters is whether length, shaft and grip suit your swing, and the best way to clarify that is locally.
What do you need to watch out for when ordering via import routes?
Clarify before buying who your point of contact is in case of warranty or exchange. With a German dealer the usual statutory warranty rights apply; with direct orders from abroad, exchanging is often cumbersome and expensive. Also ask whether the dealer can adjust the shaft or length before shipping.